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Amersfoort Can Bid Farewell to Former Alderman Kraanen on Friday

RTV Utrecht23 September · 10:2619 hours ago

Former Amersfoort alderman Kees Kraanen died last week following a bicycle accident while already suffering from incurable metastatic bowel cancer. His family announced that an open condolence ceremony will be held on Friday evening at Begraafplaats Rusthof in Leusden, with a private burial taking place on Saturday. Forensic investigations confirmed that Kraanen was found shortly after the incident and died quickly without suffering. Kraanen served as a council member for twenty years and as an alderman between 2018 and 2022.

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