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Arlin Merle Harvey was born on October 12, 1940, to Marvin Merle and Hazel (Miers) Harvey on a farm near Newton, Iowa. He had an older sister and brother, Mariln and Connie and a younger sister Mary. When he was quite young, the family settled on a farm near Bussey, Iowa. In 1956, the family moved to Oskaloosa, where he graduated from high school. While in high school he started working at Hy-Vee. After graduation he attended William Penn for a short period and then joined the National...
Arlin Merle Harvey was born on October 12, 1940, to Marvin Merle and Hazel (Miers) Harvey on a farm near Newton, Iowa. He had an older sister and brother, Mariln and Connie and a younger sister...
Hayden Mark Bacus was born sleeping at Pella Regional Health Center on Saturday March 18, 2023. Hayden is the son of Trenton & Megan Bacus of Knoxville, Iowa. A beautiful baby boy who touched so many lives in such a brief time.
A message from Trenton and Megan:
I grew sweet baby Hayden in my belly for 38 weeks. Made the decision to go through labor, contractions and all, to give birth to what we were fully prepared to be a beautiful sleeping angel. We were able to hold him in our arms...
Hayden Mark Bacus was born sleeping at Pella Regional Health Center on Saturday March 18, 2023. Hayden is the son of Trenton & Megan Bacus of Knoxville, Iowa. A beautiful baby boy who touched...
Charles Neal Koopman was born August 29, 1938, in Pleasantville, Iowa, the firstborn son of Neal and Ruby (Sinclair) Koopman.
He was raised in Knoxville, his father, a truck driver, his mother, a coal miner’s daughter from Monroe County. As a young boy, in the evenings, Charles helped his father change oil and service his truck. In the daytime, he rode along as his dad hauled coal from southern Iowa mines to customers in Des Moines. Times were hard. Days were long, for both men...
Charles Neal Koopman was born August 29, 1938, in Pleasantville, Iowa, the firstborn son of Neal and Ruby (Sinclair) Koopman.
He was raised in Knoxville, his father, a truck driver, his mother, a...
Ralph James Van Roekel was born January 8, 1927, to Louis and Maggie (Van Ommen) Van Roekel, in Rose Hill, Iowa.
In 1948, Ralph was united in marriage to Walleta De Reus in Oskaloosa, at his mother’s home. Walleta unexpectedly passed away in 1972. In 1974, Ralph married Lillian Stursma, at her home in Pella.
Ralph was an honest hard-working man, who worked for Wake’s Feeds, and later farmed and did carpentry until 1972. After moving to Pella, he continued to use his carpentry...
Ralph James Van Roekel was born January 8, 1927, to Louis and Maggie (Van Ommen) Van Roekel, in Rose Hill, Iowa.
In 1948, Ralph was united in marriage to Walleta De Reus in Oskaloosa, at his...
Delmar Lee Wichhart was born June 18, 1943, to Adam and Jeanette (Klein) Wichhart, in Pella, Iowa. He was a 1962 graduate of Pella Community High School.
On August 2, 1962, he was united in marriage to Patricia Kay Van Vliet in Pella. To this union they were blessed with three children: Jeffery Lee, Kimberly Sue and Barbara Lynn.
Delmar was a carpenter and facilities manager for Central College for over 30 years. He was passionate about his hobbies and his family. Delmar...
Delmar Lee Wichhart was born June 18, 1943, to Adam and Jeanette (Klein) Wichhart, in Pella, Iowa. He was a 1962 graduate of Pella Community High School.
On August 2, 1962, he was united in...
Bonnie Lou Westerkamp was born February 21, 1943, to Kenneth and Carolyn (Roorda) Vander Linden in Pella, Iowa. Bonnie lived in the Pella area her entire life and was a 1961 graduate of Pella Community High School. She became a member of the First Reformed Church as a teenager, and it was there that she was united in marriage to Howard Peter Westerkamp on January 19, 1962. Later they joined Trinity Reformed Church where she faithfully loved the Lord and...
Bonnie Lou Westerkamp was born February 21, 1943, to Kenneth and Carolyn (Roorda) Vander Linden in Pella, Iowa. Bonnie lived in the Pella area her entire life and was a 1961 graduate of...
William Robert Wiegand was born March 4, 1936, to John H. and Madeline (Hasler) Wiegand, in Nameoki, Illinois. He was a 1954 graduate of Mitchell High School. He attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL graduating with a B.S. He earned his MBA from the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. Later in life Bill received his theology degree from Hales Corners, WI.
On June 9, 1956, he was united in marriage to Ruth Jones in Mitchell, Illinois. William enlisted in the...
William Robert Wiegand was born March 4, 1936, to John H. and Madeline (Hasler) Wiegand, in Nameoki, Illinois. He was a 1954 graduate of Mitchell High School. He attended Southern Illinois...
Bonnie Lou Christiansen was born July 24, 1930, to Loran and Lucy (Hawk) Libby, in a farm home in Holt County, Nebraska. She was the first of three children. Her parents and two brothers Ronald and Gene, preceded her in death. She passed away on March 4, 2023, at The Cottages in Pella, Iowa.
Bonnie attended school in Nebraska and earned her master’s degree in Social Work. She went on to be a teacher and counselor for the Omaha Public Schools. Bonnie loved the outdoors and...
Bonnie Lou Christiansen was born July 24, 1930, to Loran and Lucy (Hawk) Libby, in a farm home in Holt County, Nebraska. She was the first of three children. Her parents and two brothers...
Lois Colleen Wiklund was born October 9, 1934, to Harold and Lois (Sellers) Sparks, in Jasper County, Iowa. She attended elementary school in Reasnor, and was a 1953 graduate of Monroe High School.
On June 13, 1953, she was united in marriage to Fred Wiklund at the First Baptist Church in Newton, Iowa. To this union two daughters were born: Debra and Darcy. Colleen was a telephone operator for Maytag Company for 33 years, before retiring in 1992.
Fred and Colleen lived in Newton,...
Lois Colleen Wiklund was born October 9, 1934, to Harold and Lois (Sellers) Sparks, in Jasper County, Iowa. She attended elementary school in Reasnor, and was a 1953 graduate of Monroe High...
On September 8, 1951 James and May Wedekind welcomed their first son, Michael James. He was later joined by brothers John, Ruth (Justin, Micah and families), Joe, Lori (Emilee, Seth and families)
Mike enjoyed helping on the farm and being outside. After graduation he started working at Bandag, Inc. He was drafted into the Army and served two years. He came back to Bandag where he completed a 28 year career.
In 1998 he married Nancy Whalley and moved to Pella to...
On September 8, 1951 James and May Wedekind welcomed their first son, Michael James. He was later joined by brothers John, Ruth (Justin, Micah and families), Joe, Lori (Emilee, Seth and...
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