14 November 1901 - Grand Haven Daily Tribune, p.4

Death of Mrs. John Vyn

Very sad, and very sudden was the death of Mrs. John Vyn which occurred at 4:15 yesterday afternoon. Not until a day or two before her death did those near and dear to her realize that she was on her death bed. She had been sick for two weeks, but her illness was not thought serious until almost the last, when she passed into a state of unconsciousness. The end came while she was in that condition, and those who loved her were denied a final farewell.

The deceased before her marriage to Mr. Vyn was Miss Etta Dykema, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dykema, old residents of this city. Etta was born in this city on September 13, 1873, two days before the loss of the steamer Ironside off this harbor. She always lived here and attended the public schools of the city.

She was married to John Vyn a number of years ago and three children blessed the union, Clarise, Helen and John Alvin, a baby son.

Upon the children and the husband the loss will fall heavily for Mrs. Vyn was a kind and loving wife and mother. The parents, brothers and sisters will suffer the great bereavement, and a host of friends of the deceased will join in the mourning.

Death was caused by blood poisoning, following other troubled, and the end was painless.

The funeral will take place at two o’clock tomorrow afternoon from the home on Second street. Rev. Muilenberg and Rev. VanderMeulen will officiate.