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Gary Dean Van Kooten was born October 19, 1943, to Gerrit and Durky (Lanser) Van Kooten, in Newton, Iowa.
Gary’s youth was spent with his eight brothers and sisters in the Sully and Leighton areas. He attended Leighton Elementary and Pella Christian High School through ninth grade before farming with his dad full-time.
On June 19, 1964, he was united in marriage to Joyce Witter, in a double wedding ceremony, at the Ebenezer Reformed Church in Leighton. To this union, they were...
Gary Dean Van Kooten was born October 19, 1943, to Gerrit and Durky (Lanser) Van Kooten, in Newton, Iowa.
Gary’s youth was spent with his eight brothers and sisters in the Sully and...
Esther Pauline Boot was born April 8, 1925, to Anthony G. and Pauline (Ver Ploeg) Klein, in Pella, Iowa.
Esther attended school in Pella and after two years at Pella High School, she started working at Rolscreen (now known as Pella Corp.) until she quit to take care of her mother.
On March 28, 1945, she was united in marriage to Virgil J. Boot, at the First Reformed Church parsonage. To this union they were blessed with four children: Lois, Verle, Keith and Denise. They made their...
Esther Pauline Boot was born April 8, 1925, to Anthony G. and Pauline (Ver Ploeg) Klein, in Pella, Iowa.
Esther attended school in Pella and after two years at Pella High School, she started...
Danelle Rus was born August 24, 1983, to Gary and Kim (Rose) Hysell, in Pella.
Danelle attended school in Knoxville and was a 2001 graduate of Knoxville High School. On April 20, 2002, she was united in marriage to Aaron Rus at the Second Reformed Church in Pella. They were blessed with three sons: Devin, Zaylor and Korbyn. She has worked at various place as a receptionist and for the Coffee Connection in Knoxville. Danelle enjoyed cooking, being outside, fishing and repurposing...
Danelle Rus was born August 24, 1983, to Gary and Kim (Rose) Hysell, in Pella.
Danelle attended school in Knoxville and was a 2001 graduate of Knoxville High School. On April 20, 2002, she...
Kathleen “Kaye” Ann Hoerter was born June 15, 1939, to David and Vernie (Sanders) Horgan, in Mankato, Minnesota. Kaye was the fourth of six children born into the Horgan family.
Kaye grew up in Stevens Point, Wisconsin and was a graduate of Maria High School. She briefly attended nursing school.
On April 15, 1961, Kaye was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Hoerter, at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Kaye and Bob were blessed with five...
Kathleen “Kaye” Ann Hoerter was born June 15, 1939, to David and Vernie (Sanders) Horgan, in Mankato, Minnesota. Kaye was the fourth of six children born into the Horgan...
Linda Sue Morrissey, beloved wife, mother and grandma, world traveler and champion dog trainer passed away peacefully on August 10th at the Comfort House in Pella, after a 15-year battle with cancer.
Linda was born on June 16, 1949, in Des Moines, Iowa, to George and Janice Comp. She was raised in Winterset where she met her loving husband, Brian Morrissey. Linda and Brian were wed on August 23, 1969, in Winterset and built their family. Together they raised two children, Blaine and...
Linda Sue Morrissey, beloved wife, mother and grandma, world traveler and champion dog trainer passed away peacefully on August 10th at the Comfort House in Pella, after a 15-year battle with...
Cynthia Annette Thomas was born May 28, 1961, to Freddie and Alice (Pitcher) Camden, in Franklin, Indiana. She passed away peacefully at her home, August 8, 2019, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Cindy grew up in Indiana and was a 1979 graduate of Franklin High School. She went on to attend the University of Evansville where she obtained her bachelor’s degree, and later Drake University where she obtained her MBA.
On June 4, 1983, she was united in...
Cynthia Annette Thomas was born May 28, 1961, to Freddie and Alice (Pitcher) Camden, in Franklin, Indiana. She passed away peacefully at her home, August 8, 2019, surrounded by her family, after a...
Vincent Lensing, age 90, of Decorah, Iowa, died peacefully at Comfort House in Pella, Iowa, on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, after a short battle with cancer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2019, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah, Iowa, with the Reverend Donald Hertges presiding over the celebration of life. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., and inurnment will take place after...
Vincent Lensing, age 90, of Decorah, Iowa, died peacefully at Comfort House in Pella, Iowa, on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, after a short battle with cancer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Lawrence William Van Zante was born January 9, 1926, to Teunis W. and Sarah (Lautenbach) Van Zante, at home near Howell Station. He grew up on the farm and enjoyed farming and working in the shop.
Lawrence attended Flagler School and later graduated from Pella High School.
He met Margaret De Cook uptown on the square in Pella and they were married June 12, 1947. They took a honeymoon to Denver, Colorado, and resided in the country outside Pella. To this union they were blessed with four...
Lawrence William Van Zante was born January 9, 1926, to Teunis W. and Sarah (Lautenbach) Van Zante, at home near Howell Station. He grew up on the farm and enjoyed farming and working in the...
James Peter Dahm was born September 29, 1935, to Jacob and Effie (Stursma) Dahm, in Peoria, Iowa.
Jim attended Peoria Christian Grade School and graduated from Pella Christian High School. He went on to attend Central College, graduating in 1957, and graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1966.
On July 29, 1958, he was united in marriage to Marlene Holleman, in Springfield, South Dakota. They were blessed with three children: Jeffrey, Jane and Sara. In July of...
James Peter Dahm was born September 29, 1935, to Jacob and Effie (Stursma) Dahm, in Peoria, Iowa.
Jim attended Peoria Christian Grade School and graduated from Pella Christian High School. He...
Marilyn Marcia Slagle was born September 11, 1934, to Elmer and Bessie (Collins) Wampler, in North Lagro, Indiana.
On January 21, 1953, she was united in marriage to Everett Slagle in Lincolnville, Indiana. To this union they were blessed with three children: Steve, Deb and Cindy.
Marilyn worked for Pella Corp. for 20 years before retiring in 1997.
She and Everett were members of the Second Reformed Church in Pella. Marilyn enjoyed travelling, cooking, baking, sewing, and...
Marilyn Marcia Slagle was born September 11, 1934, to Elmer and Bessie (Collins) Wampler, in North Lagro, Indiana.
On January 21, 1953, she was united in marriage to Everett Slagle in...
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