Holland City News, August 27, 1892

Died in this city, Tuesday evening, of consumption, Marinus De Feyter, age nearly 69 years. The deceased was an old resident in this city, having settled here in 1854. In the fall of 1864, he enlisted in the Union army and served until the close of the war. For 14 successive years he held the position of Street Commissioner, and served the municipality faithfully. He leaves three daughters and two sons, all married, residing in this city. He was buried on Thursday afternoon, from the Holland Christian Reformed Church on Ninth Street, the Rev. E. Bos officiating. The pallbearers were selected from among his former army comrades.

(Mr. De Feyter served in the 25^th Michigan Infantry, Co. I. He is buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery)