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Shirley Grace Cogley was born November 14, 1936, to Harold and Ruby (Hasselman) Klyn. Shirley grew up in Sully, Iowa, most of her life. She was a 1952 graduate of Sully High School.
Shirley had various jobs, Grinnell Hospital, Grinnell Telephone Company and United Telephone Company in Newton, when she met her husband Larry. They were married on May 4, 1957, and had 57 years together. As Larry was in the United States Air Force, stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base, they moved to...
Shirley Grace Cogley was born November 14, 1936, to Harold and Ruby (Hasselman) Klyn. Shirley grew up in Sully, Iowa, most of her life. She was a 1952 graduate of Sully High...
Barbara Ann Sutton, age 68, of Pella, Iowa, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her home in Pella surrounded by her family and friends.
Barbara A. (Kling) Sutton was born April 10, 1955, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Rolland and Ruthann (Fuller) Kling. She graduated from Ballard High School in 1973. Barb went on to make a lifetime career as a Registered Nurse by attending Iowa Methodist School of Nursing, Des Moines, Iowa, graduating in 1976. Then received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing...
Barbara Ann Sutton, age 68, of Pella, Iowa, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her home in Pella surrounded by her family and friends.
Barbara A. (Kling) Sutton was born April 10, 1955, in...
Carlene Helen (Johnson) Norris was born to Carl and Helen (Borg) Johnson on November 30, 1932, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Carlene grew up in the Snusville neighborhood of Des Moines, where many Scandinavian immigrants had settled. Her father, Carl Johnson,...
Carlene Helen (Johnson) Norris was born to Carl and Helen (Borg) Johnson on November 30, 1932, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. She went home to be with her Lord...
Erma Lee Umble was born May 9, 1930, to Orley and Clara (Kutcher) Meritt, in Hebron, Nebraska. As a child, her family moved around a lot. She attended school in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
On September 18, 1946, she was united in marriage to Harold Umble in Council Bluffs, Iowa. To this union they were blessed with five children: Greg, Carol, Tom, Jim, and Chery.
Erma worked as a waitress at the Maple Buffet in Knoxville and later she worked for Pella Corp. Erma enjoyed spending time...
Erma Lee Umble was born May 9, 1930, to Orley and Clara (Kutcher) Meritt, in Hebron, Nebraska. As a child, her family moved around a lot. She attended school in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
On September...
Michael Frances David Warth was born to Henry Orville and RoseAnn (Girard) Warth in Burlington, Iowa.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother RoseAnn Warth, and his siblings:
Kim (John) Knopp, Montgomery, Texas
Sheryl Maxwell, Doral, Florida
Scott (Deb) Warth, Spillville, Iowa
Kris Warth-Cobb, North Liberty, Iowa
Michael was preceded in death by his father Henry Warth.
Thoughts from Michael’s COC family
Michael Frances Warth, proudly self-named...
Michael Frances David Warth was born to Henry Orville and RoseAnn (Girard) Warth in Burlington, Iowa.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother RoseAnn Warth, and his siblings:
Kim (John)...
Elmer Lee Hessing, son of J. Andrew Hessing and Jennie (Bloem) Hessing, was born on June 19, 1933. He was the fourth of five sons born to Andrew and Jennie. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the Northern Mahaska Specialty Care facility at the age of 90 years old.
Elmer was born and grew up in Mahaska County. He lived with his family on a farm southeast of Pella where he attended Pleasant View School. They later moved to a farm south of Oskaloosa where Elmer attended...
Elmer Lee Hessing, son of J. Andrew Hessing and Jennie (Bloem) Hessing, was born on June 19, 1933. He was the fourth of five sons born to Andrew and Jennie. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday,...
Bill’s Family:
Stacy and Todd Atchison – Pella, Iowa
Harley, the late JT
Ryan and Jessica Ozinga - O’Fallon, Missouri
Jackson, Grant
Andrea and Shaun Hudnut – Prairie City, Iowa
Isabelle, Addison, Maddux
Brothers: Ken and Carol Ozinga - North...
Bill’s Family:
Stacy and Todd Atchison – Pella, Iowa
Harley, the late JT
Ryan and Jessica Ozinga - O’Fallon,...
Frederick Joseph Koke was born November 27, 1939, to Frederick Adolf and Vernie (Krongard) Koke, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Fred was a 1957 graduate of Harding High School and went on to attend St. Cloud State University. On February 14, 1959, he was united in marriage to Joyce Fisher in Mason City, Iowa. To this union they were blessed with three children: Michelle, Fred, and Lisa. Fred worked for 3M for 35 years, where he was the Best Loyal Employee Ever, before retiring on June 10,...
Frederick Joseph Koke was born November 27, 1939, to Frederick Adolf and Vernie (Krongard) Koke, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Fred was a 1957 graduate of Harding High School and went on to...
Myrna Lucille (Smith) Peterson was born December 29, 1939, to Clarence and Delma (Nugen) Smith at home in a farmhouse near Denmark, Iowa. She grew up in Donnellson, Iowa, and was a 1957 graduate and Salutatorian of Donnellson High School. During high school, she played Iowa “Six-on-Six” basketball and went to the State Tournament.
On September 29, 1958, she was united in marriage to Eugene Peterson. After raising two children, Steven and Dena, Myrna received her Bachelor’s...
Myrna Lucille (Smith) Peterson was born December 29, 1939, to Clarence and Delma (Nugen) Smith at home in a farmhouse near Denmark, Iowa. She grew up in Donnellson, Iowa, and was a 1957 graduate...
Kari Lynn Roozeboom was born February 24, 1973. She grew up in Pella and was a 1991 graduate of Pella High School.
On July 11, 1992, she was united in marriage to Jim Roozeboom at the First Christian Reformed Church in Pella. They were blessed with two sons: Drew and Logan. Kari worked for the Pella Schools as a kitchen manager at Madison Elementary. She also worked for the flower shops, Pella Regional Health Center, and cut lace for Heritage Lace. Kari enjoyed many hobbies and crafts; some...
Kari Lynn Roozeboom was born February 24, 1973. She grew up in Pella and was a 1991 graduate of Pella High School.
On July 11, 1992, she was united in marriage to Jim Roozeboom at the First...
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