All Obituaries
Ronald Jay Vander Linden was born November 5, 1946, to Henry and Irene (De Jong) Vander Linden, in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Ron lived in the Peoria area his entire life and attended Peoria Christian Grade School, and Pella Christian High School.
Ron served in the U.S. Army in Germany, where he was an auto mechanic. When he returned home, he continued working as an auto mechanic as well as many other jobs in the industry. In 1972, he was united in marriage to Midge Buchanan. To this union they were...
Ronald Jay Vander Linden was born November 5, 1946, to Henry and Irene (De Jong) Vander Linden, in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Ron lived in the Peoria area his entire life and attended Peoria Christian...
Esther Marie Thompson, the daughter of Lester and Opal (Sanders) Thompson, was born March 24, 1949. She graduated from Montezuma High School in 1967. Esther then attended Thompson Beauty School in Des Moines.
On June 19, 1970, Esther was united in marriage to Chuck Van Zante, at the Third Reformed Church. To this union, a daughter Holly Marie and a son Joel Lee were born. Esther first worked at Tulip City Beauty Shop. She then stayed home after having her children. Later, she worked at a...
Esther Marie Thompson, the daughter of Lester and Opal (Sanders) Thompson, was born March 24, 1949. She graduated from Montezuma High School in 1967. Esther then attended Thompson Beauty School in...
Ernest J. Eysink was born at home January 9, 1931, to John and Johanna (De Jong) Eysink, in Sully, Iowa.
Ernest was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1952, served as a gunner in the Korean conflict in Japan, earned the rank of Corporal, and was honorably discharged in 1954.
On June 14, 1957, he was united in marriage to Joan Van Manen in Lynnville, Iowa. To this union they were blessed with three daughters: Faye, Louise and Bernice.
Ernest farmed his entire life, both livestock...
Ernest J. Eysink was born at home January 9, 1931, to John and Johanna (De Jong) Eysink, in Sully, Iowa.
Ernest was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1952, served as a gunner in the Korean conflict...
Donald Francis “Guy” Blair, Jr. was born December 1, 1946, to Donald F. and Marjorie A. (Height) Blair in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He loved growing up on the family farm and being an older brother to his three younger siblings- Neil, Kelly, and Jane.
Guy met Jane Sandell his sophomore year of high school on the Ferris wheel of the Dayton Rodeo. On June 16, 1969, they were united in marriage in Burnside, Iowa, and to this union they were blessed with two daughters: Brenna...
Donald Francis “Guy” Blair, Jr. was born December 1, 1946, to Donald F. and Marjorie A. (Height) Blair in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He loved growing up on the family farm and being an older...
Donald Lee Van Wyk was born to Dick and Martha (DeKraai) Van Wyk on January 13, 1945, in rural Poweshiek County. He started kindergarten there, but later his family moved to a farm by Monroe. He finished kindergarten through fifth grade at Enterprise Country School. At age 15 he was involved in a farm accident which caused him to lose most of his index finger. During this time he came down with lockjaw but survived this very serious illness. He graduated from Monroe High School with...
Donald Lee Van Wyk was born to Dick and Martha (DeKraai) Van Wyk on January 13, 1945, in rural Poweshiek County. He started kindergarten there, but later his family moved to a farm by...
David Lee Parker was born July 21, 1954, to Arnold and Delores (Butche) Parker, in Knoxville, Iowa. He grew up in Knoxville and attended Northstar Elementary School.
In 1971, he was united in marriage to Peggy Van Baale. David worked as a machinist for Van Gorp manufacturing for 44 years. His family will remember him for his humor, honesty, and quick wit. In his spare time, David enjoyed flintknapping, made many arrowheads, and was well known in the flintknapping community. He liked...
David Lee Parker was born July 21, 1954, to Arnold and Delores (Butche) Parker, in Knoxville, Iowa. He grew up in Knoxville and attended Northstar Elementary School.
In 1971, he was united...
Ann Marie Dyvad-Pyle, 64, passed away on March 19, 2024, after a courageous over 30-year battle with multiple sclerosis.
Ann was born on May 30, 1959, in San Luis Obispo, California. She was adopted by her loving parents, Harvey and Jean (Chapin) Dyvad, of Storm Lake, Iowa. She graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1977, and the following year was united in marriage to Daniel Pyle. Following their nuptials, Ann and Dan, who met when Ann was 14, welcomed their cherished daughters, Valerie...
Ann Marie Dyvad-Pyle, 64, passed away on March 19, 2024, after a courageous over 30-year battle with multiple sclerosis.
Ann was born on May 30, 1959, in San Luis Obispo, California. She was...
William Owen Umble, born Billy Oren Umble on February 3rd, 1938, passed peacefully on to his final resting place on March 10. William was brought into this world in the Loess Hills of Council Bluffs, his mother Vinnie and father Melvin named him Billy but there was a fire, and it destroyed his birth certificate so he was given a new name William Owen, he never changed it back. Billy was an onery little explorer, he roamed the hills and went on great adventurers. He was...
William Owen Umble, born Billy Oren Umble on February 3rd, 1938, passed peacefully on to his final resting place on March 10. William was brought into this world in the Loess Hills of...
Martin Timothy Heerema, born on September 11, 1965, to Martin Bruce and Sandy (Klein) Heerema in Pella, Iowa, peacefully departed this life on March 9, 2024 at the age of 58.
Tim, as he was fondly known, spent his formative years in Pella, where he cultivated a deep love for his community and a passion for life that would resonate with all who knew him. After beginning his academic journey at Central College, Tim's adventurous spirit led him to Arizona State University, where he...
Martin Timothy Heerema, born on September 11, 1965, to Martin Bruce and Sandy (Klein) Heerema in Pella, Iowa, peacefully departed this life on March 9, 2024 at the age of 58.
Tim, as he was...
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