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Thomas “Tom” Eugene Rigg was born January 22, 1950, to Robert and Lorrean (Kilgore) Rigg in Moberly, Missouri.
Tom was a 1968 graduate of William Chrisman High School in Independence, Missouri. He joined the ROTC in high school and immediately after graduation he joined the Army.
On March 10, 1973, he was united in marriage to Lena “Fran” Stevenson in Buckner, Missouri. To this union they were blessed with a daughter Samatha. Tom worked for dairies in...
Thomas “Tom” Eugene Rigg was born January 22, 1950, to Robert and Lorrean (Kilgore) Rigg in Moberly, Missouri.
Tom was a 1968 graduate of William Chrisman High School in Independence,...
Bernice Brush, age 94, passed away on September 16, at the Comfort House in Pella. Bernice, daughter of Gerrit and Cornelia (Bos) Schut, was born September 17, 1925, at the family farm home in Jasper County, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the Monroe school district.
On January 14, 1947, she was untied in marriage to Henry Vander Wiel. To this union their son Melvin was born. They farmed near Sully and Leighton. In November 1966, Henry passed away at age 43 years. In June 1975 she...
Bernice Brush, age 94, passed away on September 16, at the Comfort House in Pella. Bernice, daughter of Gerrit and Cornelia (Bos) Schut, was born September 17, 1925, at the family farm home in...
Mary Ann Moss was born October 11, 1942, to Peter and Jennie (Ten Harmsel) Soodsma, in Hull, Iowa.
Mary graduated from Western Christian High School in Hull, Iowa. On May 17, 1960, she was united in marriage to Harold Lewis Moss. To this union they were blessed with two children: Mark and Hazel.
Mary was a secretary at Diamond Vogel Paint and Wax for 35 years before retiring in 2009. Her favorite hobbies were embroidery, making puzzles, and playing games. For the most part, she learned to...
Mary Ann Moss was born October 11, 1942, to Peter and Jennie (Ten Harmsel) Soodsma, in Hull, Iowa.
Mary graduated from Western Christian High School in Hull, Iowa. On May 17, 1960, she was united...
Joyce Elaine De Armond was born December 11, 1944, to Simon A. and Jeanette (Verschuure) Van Dusseldorp, in Monroe, Iowa. She passed away on September 9, 2020, at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House.
Joyce was a 1963 graduate of Pella Christian High School, and attended Calvin College. She worked most of her life for IBM in Michigan and Florida. She loved to read, do crossword and jigsaw puzzles, listen to classical music, and sit with her cats (JJ and Mickey). She sang in...
Joyce Elaine De Armond was born December 11, 1944, to Simon A. and Jeanette (Verschuure) Van Dusseldorp, in Monroe, Iowa. She passed away on September 9, 2020, at the Hospice of Pella Comfort...
Flora Marie Hoeksema was born May 11, 1916, to Omer and Adolphine (Lechien) Janssens, in Forest Grove, Minnesota. She passed away at The Cottages in Pella on September 5, 2020, at the age of 104.
Marie attended country school in Forest Grove and later moved to Iowa. She worked at the Kittersman’s Restaurant and Gambles in Albia and Pella Corporation.
Marie was united in marriage to Leslie Paul Neal in 1932. To this union, they were blessed with three children: Leslie Eugene, Doris...
Flora Marie Hoeksema was born May 11, 1916, to Omer and Adolphine (Lechien) Janssens, in Forest Grove, Minnesota. She passed away at The Cottages in Pella on September 5, 2020, at the age of...
Steven Van Zante, son of the late Bernie and Lois Van Zante, passed away on September 5, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, at the Sully Cemetery.
Steven Van Zante, son of the late Bernie and Lois Van Zante, passed away on September 5, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, at the Sully Cemetery.
Carol Jean Laughlin was born June 14, 1952, to Robert Allen and Donna Lou (McNeil) Lynde in Cherokee, Iowa.
On August 25, 1973, she was united in marriage to Leo Joseph Laughlin in Washington, Iowa. To this union they were blessed with three children: Christopher, Michelle, and Sherri.
Carol dedicated her life to education and teaching. She was always learning about teaching both for schools and church. She taught in the public schools for 22 years, and was the director of religious...
Carol Jean Laughlin was born June 14, 1952, to Robert Allen and Donna Lou (McNeil) Lynde in Cherokee, Iowa.
On August 25, 1973, she was united in marriage to Leo Joseph Laughlin in Washington,...
Reva “Arlene” Brand was born October 10, 1933, to Gerrit and Gertie (Slycord) Beyer, in her parents’ home in Taintor, Iowa. She passed away at Park Centre in Newton on September 3, 2020.
Arlene attended school in Sully and was a 1951 graduate of Sully High School. On January 1, 1952, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Brand in The Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. To this union they were blessed with three children: Gale, Dale, and Lisa.
Arlene and Lloyd...
Reva “Arlene” Brand was born October 10, 1933, to Gerrit and Gertie (Slycord) Beyer, in her parents’ home in Taintor, Iowa. She passed away at Park Centre in Newton...
Melinda Lee Mutti was born August 4, 1965, to George E. and Marilyn A. (Mathers) Mutti, in Maryville, Missouri.
She earned a BA in Spanish Education at Central College and a MA degree in Spanish from Central College.
Melinda is survived by her sister Ann Visser of Pella and her brother Joe Mutti of Orlando, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Melinda Lee Mutti was born August 4, 1965, to George E. and Marilyn A. (Mathers) Mutti, in Maryville, Missouri.
She earned a BA in Spanish Education at Central College and a MA degree in...
Michael Comstock was born October 5, 1987, and was placed for adoption with Daniel and Marla (Nunnikhoven) Comstock on November 19, 1987. He passed away on August 28, 2020, at age 32, at the Comfort House in Pella.
Michael attended school in Pella, and was a 2006 Graduate of Pella Community High School.
On May 30, 2009, he was united in marriage to Amber Knapp in Pella. They were blessed with a daughter Hailey, and later divorced.
Michael was an avid bowler his entire...
Michael Comstock was born October 5, 1987, and was placed for adoption with Daniel and Marla (Nunnikhoven) Comstock on November 19, 1987. He passed away on August 28, 2020, at age 32,...
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