The facts behind the funeral of Yurike Sanger, Soekarno’s seventh wife

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The seventh wife of the first president of the Republic of Indonesia, Soekarno, named Yurike Sanger, has returned to public attention after the sad news came last month from the United States. The woman of German-Manadonese origin reportedly died at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital on Wednesday (17/9), local time.

Yurike died at the age of 81 after battling breast cancer.

Yurike’s departure marked the end of a long journey in her life and her love story with the Proclaimer. The public also questioned the burial place of Sukarno’s seventh wife.

The following is an explanation of the facts of his burial, based on information gathered from various sources.

The body of Sukarno’s seventh wife, Yurike Sanger, arrives in Indonesia

After returning home to the United States, the body of Yurike Sanger, the seventh wife of the first president of the Indonesian Republic, Soekarno, finally arrived in Indonesia on Sunday (10/5) around 3.30pm WIB. Upon arrival in Indonesia, the body was immediately taken to the Sentosa Funeral Home, Gatot Soebroto RSPAD, in central Jakarta, to be buried and undergo a consolation prayer procession with family and next of kin.

Coffin closing procession and consolation service

On Monday morning (10/6), the family held a coffin closing service at Gatot Soebroto RSPAD Funeral Home. The event was solemn and full of emotion. Relatives and close friends were also present to pay their last respects to the deceased, known for his friendliness and simplicity in daily life.

Buried in Tanah Kusir Cemetery, South Jakarta

After the coffin closing service, the body was sent to Tanah Kusir Public Cemetery (TPU), South Jakarta, to be buried on the same day, Monday (10/6). The funeral takes place with a Christian religious procession, led by the clergy and accompanied by prayers and spiritual songs.

I remain in the area of national figures

An atmosphere of emotion surrounded the funeral of Yurike Sanger in the neighborhood of pioneers and freedom fighters, Blad 5, TPU Tanah Kusir. His final resting place is near the graves of numerous national figures. The procession was simple but full of respect, in the presence of family members, relatives and various figures who remembered the journey of the deceased as part of the long life story of Bung Karno.

The passing of Yurike Sanger has left deep pain in the family and community who remember her figure as part of the nation’s historical journey. Although her life with Soekarno was relatively short, their love story remains an important part of the Proclaimer’s personal narrative.

During his lifetime, Yurike was known as a humble and loving figure and rarely appeared in public after his separation from Bung Karno. He prefers to live a simple life and stay away from the media spotlight, especially after settling in the United States with his family.

Now, with Yurike’s burial in Tanah Kusir Cemetery in South Jakarta, the story of Soekarno’s seventh wife seems to once again remind the public of the president’s long journey in matters of love and personal life.

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