Schoonveld Family

Royal medal for police officer

Our uncle Willem received an honorary medal, when he retired from the Groningen police force. My brother Alex discovered this newspaper article from 1974 in the Nieuwsblad van het Noorden. Mayor Honors Retired Groningen Officer Yesterday afternoon, Mayor H. G.…

Eulogy Aukje Schoonveld 1944-2025

On Monday we had a Memorial Service for Aukje Schoonveld. You can watch te service at https://kerkdienstgemist.nl/stations/2524/events/recording/174281400002524 Her husband, Gerrit Borst, held the following eulogy for his dear Aukje

Earthquakes in Groningen

The earthquakes in Groningen have also affected our family. Johan and Frannie Schoonveld have been living in a beautiful craftsman's house in Slochteren since 1977, which was built in 1902. However, since 2014, they have been experiencing not only minor tremors; the damage to their home is significant. From sinking floors to cracks in the walls, the consequences are evident. Discover how they have addressed the damage, their plans for the future, and their hope for a sustainable restoration of their beloved home. Read on to learn more about their story and the impact of the earthquakes on their lives.