Emma was born the daughter of Conrad & Grace VanMaanen Hulstein. She grew up on farms in Sioux County, IA. On April 10, 1949 she and John Vogel were married at her parent's home near Sioux Center, IA. Following their marriage they lived in Sanborn for one year. In 1950 they moved to a farm near Iona, MN and later to farms near Worthington, MN and Norcross, MN. In 1962 they moved to Currie, MN before semi retiring and moving to an acreage between Currie and Slayton.
In October 2010 Emma became a resident of the Golden Living Center-Slayton. She was a member of the First Reformed Church in Slayton and was active in the ladies circle, taught Sunday school and Bible school. Emma delivered meal on wheels for many years and loved visiting with the many people she was delivering to. Emma enjoyed gardening, reading and doing crafts.
John & Emma were the parents of Peter, and Grace.
Emma's siblings include Carolyn Dekam, Gertrude Vonk, Minerva Vanderstreek, Winerva Hulstein, Myna Nyhof, Myna Hulstein, twin sister, Etta Baker, Viola Langfeldt, Gerrit (Fred), and Albertus Hulstein.
Funeral services were held from First Reformed Church in Slayton, Rev. Mark Ellens officiating.
John Vogel was born on March 19, 1922 in Obrien County, Iowa to Peter and Minnie Kross Vogel. He grew up on the family farm and attended country school. Being raised on a farm John learned the value of hard work that was a lesson he would carry with him throughout his life.
On March 22, 1944 John enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed in Europe during World War II and received three Bronze Stars.
Following his discharge on April 23, 1946 John attended mechanic school in Chicago, IL where he learned skills that served him well in his farming career.
On April 10, 1949 John and Emma Hulstein were married at her parents home near Sioux Center, IA.
Following their marriage they lived in Sanborn, IA. Then in 1950 they moved to a farm near Iona, MN, and later to farms near Worthington, MN and Norcross, MN. In 1962 they moved to Currie and in 1985 they moved to an acreage between Currie and Slayton.
Emma passed away on December 1, 2010 John remained on the acreage until October 2013 when he moved to Lindenwood Assisted Living in Slayton.
John passed away there on Friday, January 8, 2016 at the age of 93.
He was a member of the First Reformed Church in Slayton. John enjoyed attending farm auctions and working in his shop. He especially enjoyed family get-togethers and spending time with his great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his two children and their spouses, Peter and Jeanne Vogel of Currie, MN, Grace and David Talsma of Chandler, MN; five grandchildren, Eric and Amanda Vogel, Daniel and Alison Vogel, Brian Vogel, Michael Vogel and fiancée Samantha Seys, and Jesse and Paige Talsma, seven great-grandchildren, Abigail Vogel, Brenna Vogel, Corbin Vogel, Delaynie Vogel, Jameson Talsma, Daphnie Talsma, and Thatcher Talsma; and one sister, Minnie Schwartz of Tracy, MN. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Emma, brothers, Pete and Bill Vogel, three sisters, Margaret Hielkema, Pearl VanderNaald and Mina Kleinwolterink.
Funeral Services First Reformed Church in Slayton, MN on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Aaron Punt officiating. The organist is Viola Hoekman. The pallbearers are Eric Vogel, Jesse Talsma, Daniel Vogel, Brian Vogel, Michael Vogel and Larry Vogel. Interment is at Slayton Memorial Gardens Slayton, MN.
Obituary & photo published by Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton