Holland City News, December 26, 1902

The remains of Peter Veneklaasen were brought from Muskegon Wednesday. The members of the A. C. Van Raalte Post were at the depot and the funeral took place under their auspices. Mr. Veneklaasen came to this country with the pioneers of 1847 and lived in this city for a number of years. His age was 58 years. Besides his wife, he is survived by ten children.

(During the Civil War, Mr. Veneklaasen served in the 25^th Michigan Infantry, Co I. He is buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.)