THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY

Worcester, Massachusetts

Thursday, January 5, 1893

DEATH OF MRS. SARAH B. VROOMAN.

Mrs. Sarah B. Vrooman, mother of Rev. Frank B. Vrooman of Salem Street Church, died at the residence of her son, 40 Summer street, yesterday afternoon.

Mrs. Vrooman was born at Camden, N.J., in 1839. She came to this city Nov. 19, with her husband, Judge H.P. Vrooman, from their late home in Kansas City. Mrs. Vrooman had been ill for some time previous to their removal here, but had improved so much that complete recovery had been hoped for.

The deceased is survived by her husband, Judge H.P. Vrooman, and six sons, Rev. Frank B. Vrooman of this city, Rev. Harry C. Vrooman, Rev. Hiram Vrooman, Rev. Walter Vrooman, Carl Vrooman of Harvard College and Master Roy Vrooman, a lad of 10 years.

The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Rev. Frank B. Vrooman's residence.

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THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY

Worcester, Massachusetts

Sunday, January 8, 1893

FUNERAL OF MRS. VROOMAN.

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah B. Vrooman was held yesterday at 2 P.M. from the residence of her son, Rev. Frank B. Vrooman, on Summer street. Rev. Dr. Daniel Merriman conducted the services. "We shall meet beyond the river," a favorite hymn of Mrs. Vrooman's, was sung by the Salem Street Church choir. The pall-bearers were the four sons of the deceased, Rev. Frank B. Vrooman, Rev. Hiram Vrooman, Rev, Harry C. Vrooman and Carl Vrooman.

H.C. Buffington of Minneapolis, Minn., was present at the funeral. The remains were placed in the vault at Rural cemetery.

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THE COUNCIL GROVE REPUBLICAN

Council Grove, Kansas

Friday, January 13, 1893

Death of Mrs. Vrooman.

Mrs. Sarah B. Vrooman, wife of Judge H.P. Vrooman, of this city, died of a dyspeptic trouble at 5 o'clock last Wednesday evening at Worcester, Mass., after a long illness. She was born at Camden, N.J., September 15, 1839, and married Judge Vrooman at Kalamazoo, Mich., February 20, 1862. Her husband and six sons survive her.

A few months ago, the majority of the sons removed to the New England states, the oldest being called to the pastorate of Salem street church at Worcester.

Mrs. Vrooman had a strong desire to go east in order to be near her children, and accordingly left her home in this city on a bed, on the 19th of November, and in this way was conveyed to her new home. It was thought the change of air would be beneficial, and for a time she seemed to improve, but after a while she became unable to take nourishing food and gradually failed until her death occurred.

About a year and a half ago, Mrs. Vrooman began to complain of stomach trouble, and since that time she has hardly known what it is to enjoy good healt.

The sons are Rev. F.B, Harry C., Walter, Hiram, Carl and Roy.

The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon. - [Kansas City Gazette.

Judge Vrooman and family were residents of Council Grove for several years. While living here Mrs. Vrooman made many friends, all of whom will deeply regret to learn of her death. Mr. J.K. Owens, of this city, is her niece. We extend to the family, with whom we are well acquainted, our heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement.

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53 years, 3 months and 19 days.

Married - Hiram P. Vrooman.

Daughter of Henry C. and Elizabeth McDowell Buffington.

-[Information from Massachusetts death records.

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