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Elizabeth Wilhelmina Van Hemert was born February 8, 1929, to Bert and Jennie (DeKoning) Harselaar, in Jasper County, Iowa. She passed away on February 12, 2020, at the Cottages in Pella.
In 1948, Liz met Gerald Allen Van Hemert and the two were married on February 21, 1950, in Newton. To this union two children were born: Rosalie and Randy.
She loved to spend time with family and friends and never missed a family party.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son...
Elizabeth Wilhelmina Van Hemert was born February 8, 1929, to Bert and Jennie (DeKoning) Harselaar, in Jasper County, Iowa. She passed away on February 12, 2020, at the Cottages in...
Kathryn Mae Braafhart was born January 10, 1924, to Gysbert and Ethel (Van Engelenhoven) Menninga, at their home north of Otley.
Kathryn attended Valley View school through eighth grade. She met Nicholas Braafhart, Jr. while working at Rolscreen. They were united in marriage on May 31, 1947, at her parents’ farm near Otley. To this union they were blessed with five children: James, Rodger, Joel, Robert and Kristi. Kathryn raised her children and later worked as a bookkeeper for...
Kathryn Mae Braafhart was born January 10, 1924, to Gysbert and Ethel (Van Engelenhoven) Menninga, at their home north of Otley.
Kathryn attended Valley View school through eighth grade. She met...
Terry James Bandstra was born December 27, 1950, to James Everett and Tena Mae (Van Wyngarden) Bandstra, in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
As a child, Terry attended Peoria Christian School and the Peoria Christian Reformed Church. He decided to go to Pella High School as a freshman so he could play football. After graduating in 1968, Terry attended Marshalltown Community College for one year, then transferred to Iowa State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Farm...
Terry James Bandstra was born December 27, 1950, to James Everett and Tena Mae (Van Wyngarden) Bandstra, in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
As a child, Terry attended Peoria Christian School and the Peoria...
Donald J. Baker was born to Sheldon J. Baker and Leona M. (Winter) Baker at home in Sutherland, Iowa, on April 27, 1930. He passed away on February 3, 2020, at Hospice of Pella Comfort House at the age of 89. He attended Sutherland School until the family moved to Estherville where he completed high school. While still in high school, he enlisted in the local National Guard. Following high school he worked in Humboldt, Iowa, until the National Guard was federalized to active duty in 1950....
Donald J. Baker was born to Sheldon J. Baker and Leona M. (Winter) Baker at home in Sutherland, Iowa, on April 27, 1930. He passed away on February 3, 2020, at Hospice of Pella Comfort House at...
Ada Kay Van Maanen was born December 3, 1941, to Dick and Martha (De Kraai) Van Wyk, in Rose Hill, Iowa. She passed away on January 29, 2020, at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.
Ada grew up in the Monroe area, attended country school north of New Sharon, Monroe Elementary School and was a graduate of Pella Christian High School. After high school, she worked for the Pella Overall Factory until she was married.
On May 16, 1963, she was united in marriage to Gilbert Van Maanen at the...
Ada Kay Van Maanen was born December 3, 1941, to Dick and Martha (De Kraai) Van Wyk, in Rose Hill, Iowa. She passed away on January 29, 2020, at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.
Ada grew...
Michael Eugene Van Weelden was born July 13, 1952, to John and Magdeline (Rozenberg) Van Weelden, in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Mike attended school in Pella. Throughout his career, he worked for Feed Energy, and he retired from Riverhead Resources, where he was a customer service manager.
On December 29, 2004, he was united in marriage to Doris Townsend Flowers in Des Moines.
Mike is survived by his siblings: Trudy and Bruce Van Wyk, Deborah and Don Verros, Ricky Van Weelden, and...
Michael Eugene Van Weelden was born July 13, 1952, to John and Magdeline (Rozenberg) Van Weelden, in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Mike attended school in Pella. Throughout his career, he worked for...
Husband: The late Leonard Rodigas
Daughters: Myra and John Wolf of Wentzville, Missouri
Mona and Kevin Gibson of Des Moines, Iowa
Husband: The late Leonard Rodigas
Daughters: Myra and John Wolf of Wentzville, Missouri
Mona and Kevin Gibson of Des Moines, Iowa
In Loving Memory of Jesus Humberto Munoz, also known as 'Suess', 22 years old, residing in Bakersfield, CA. Jesus departed this world for heaven on January 25, 2020, in his place of birth, Omaha, Nebraska, due to medical stress. Jesus was born on May 19, 1997 to Jesus (Beto) and Gina Munoz.
For the first years of his life, Jesus and his mom, Gina, and brother, Antonio, lived in Omaha, southern California, Pella, and back to southern California. At the age of 5, Jesus along...
In Loving Memory of Jesus Humberto Munoz, also known as 'Suess', 22 years old, residing in Bakersfield, CA. Jesus departed this world for heaven on January 25, 2020, in his place of birth,...
Russell Lee Stravers was born May 9, 1942, to Gilbert and Jennie (Harthoorn) Stravers, in Lynnville, Iowa.
Russ attended Black Oak Country School, Sully Christian School and graduated from Pella Christian High School.
On February 23, 1962, he was united in marriage to Gladys Viola Lanser at the Sully Christian Reformed Church. To this union they were blessed with five children: Jeffrey, Brenda, Lynnette, Gregory, and Philip.
Throughout his career, Russ painted barns, farmed, worked...
Russell Lee Stravers was born May 9, 1942, to Gilbert and Jennie (Harthoorn) Stravers, in Lynnville, Iowa.
Russ attended Black Oak Country School, Sully Christian School and graduated from Pella...
Gerald Henry Hoekstra was born August 28, 1930, to Henry and Jennie (Klein) Hoekstra, at Leighton, Iowa.
Gerald attended Centennial Country School, and earned his GED while overseas in the Army. He was drafted in the Army on August 20, 1952, earned the rank of PFC, and was honorably discharged on July 30, 1954.
On July 8, 1957, he was united in marriage to Ruby Mathes in the First Christian Reformed Church in Pella. To this union they were blessed with four children: Daniel Wayne,...
Gerald Henry Hoekstra was born August 28, 1930, to Henry and Jennie (Klein) Hoekstra, at Leighton, Iowa.
Gerald attended Centennial Country School, and earned his GED while overseas in the...
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