Obituary Listing

Jun 17, 2024

Brock Anthony Pope was born April 22, 1990, to Jack and Ronda (Wright) Pope in Pella, Iowa. On Monday, June 17, 2024, after celebrating his first Father's Day, Brock tragically passed away in a motor vehicle accident.

Brock was a 2008 graduate of Pella Community High School, and a graduate of Iowa State University. Brock's passion was...

Jun 8, 2024

John "Merlin" Van Dyk was born September 12, 1933, in the kitchen of his parents' farmhouse in Prairie City, Iowa. He passed away June 8, 2024, at the age of 90.

Merlin graduated from 8th grade of a one room country school and then worked on the family farm until being drafted into the Army in 1956....

Jun 4, 2024

Kenneth Bernard Mulgrew, 85, of Pella IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, peacefully passed away, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation for friends and family will be held on Saturday June 8, 2024, from 9-11 a.m. at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, followed by an 11:30 a.m., Mass of...

May 26, 2024

Allan Klein was born July 11, 1971, to Arvin L. and Phyllis (Barron) Klein   in Pella, Iowa. He passed away on May 26, 2024.

Allan was a 1991 graduate of Pella High School and went on to DMACC as an autobody technician. He was talented with upholstery for auto and boats and did some welding. Most of...

May 25, 2024

Stanlynn Stieg, age 55 of Otley, passed away at the Pella Regional Health Center on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Stanlynn was born on May 14, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois. She worked for many years at the Wal Mart in Pella.

Stanlynn loved playing card games, especially poker, Cribbage, and Bingo. She enjoyed her time spent with friends...

May 24, 2024

Harold Sikma was born on a farm near Ocheyedan, Iowa, on November 15, 1924, to Harry and Jeannette Sikma. He passed away May 24, 2024, in Pella, Iowa.

Harold attended country school through the 8th grade. He and his brothers worked hard to help his father pay off the family farm, and though he ended up in...

May 23, 2024

Louise Grace Thiesse was the youngest child born April 21, 1939, to William Robert and Grace (George) Turnbull, in Albany, New York.

Louise attended Hope College in Holland, Michigan where she met Delmar Thiesse, a seminary student at Western Theological Seminary.  They were married August 18, 1962. Del continued his seminary studies and Lou taught 5th grade...

May 22, 2024

Peter Knox Schooler was born August 28, 1972, to Nick V. and Linda (Christenson) Schooler, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Peter was a 1992 graduate of Carlisle High School. Throughout his life, he lived in Indianola, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, and Pella, Iowa. He was a member of Third Church in Pella.

Peter is survived by his mother Linda,...

May 19, 2024

Esther Ruth Den Hartog, the second daughter of William C. and Cora (Vande Krol) Den Hartog, was born May 29, 1927, at her parents' home in the Lower Grove vicinity near Peoria, Iowa. The doctor from New Sharon attended the birth. As a child she enjoyed playing "farm" in the sand pile with her younger brother beneath two huge...

May 17, 2024

Maria Cervantes Ceron was born July 20, 1963, to Carlos Cervantes Cruz and Isaura Ceron de Cervantes in Mexico City, Mexico.

Maria graduated from high school in 1982, and attended college at the Commercial Academy and Linguistic Center. She was united in marriage to Edgardo in Puerto Rico. They were blessed with three children: Brenda, Oscar and...

May 7, 2024

Rhonda Kay Chiles was born on July 30, 1962, to Dale and Marthalea Finestead. The youngest and only daughter, she was well loved and maybe a little spoiled. She grew up roaming on the family farm, passing the time by riding horses, playing music, and getting into small-town mischief.

Rhonda graduated from Woodward-Granger High School in 1980...

May 5, 2024

Randall Gene Waddle was born on July 12, 1961, in Newton, Iowa, to Robert and Margo (Denton) Waddle. His family moved to his great-grandparent's (James and Emma Waddle) farm near Monroe in 1967, when Randy was six years old. Randy attended Monroe schools until finishing his required credits in January 1979. He graduated with his class in May of...

May 3, 2024

James Owen Barr was born July 3, 1943, to Owen and Esther (Miller) Barr, in Newton, Iowa. James passed away May 3, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

James attended country elementary schools and graduated from Monroe High School. He then attended Buena Vista College where he played base ball for the BV Beavers. James...

Apr 25, 2024

Saman Sar, a resilient soul who overcame adversity and touched the lives of many, passed away on April 25, 2024. He was born on June 16, 1943, in Cambodia to Saun Sar and his wife. At a young age, tragedy struck Saman's life when he lost his beloved mother. However, he found solace and love in the arms of...

Apr 20, 2024

Beverly Jean Den Hartog was born on April 25, 1928, to Dave and Artie (Van Zee) Den Hartog in Pella, Iowa.  Beverly had many fond memories with her parents and growing up on a farm southeast of Pella.  Her dad made games including her favorite one, Chinese checkers.   She also enjoyed learning how to cook from her mother.

Apr 18, 2024

Merrill Lee Pol, the oldest of five children, was born to Marion and Alberta (Terpstra) Pol on January 6, 1953, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Merrill attended school in Otley, Pella and graduated from Lynnville-Sully High School in 1971.

On June 12, 1974, he was united in marriage to Lana Geetings in Pella. To this union they were blessed...

Apr 14, 2024

Ronald Jay Vander Linden was born November 5, 1946, to Henry and Irene (De Jong) Vander Linden, in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Ron lived in the Peoria area his entire life and attended Peoria Christian Grade School, and Pella Christian High School.

Ron served in the U.S. Army in Germany, where he was an auto mechanic. When...

Apr 12, 2024

Mary Ann Vander Werff was born March 23, 1946, to  Marcellis and Dorothy (Schafer) Dreckman, Le Mars, Iowa.

Mary attended Le Mars High School, Cedar Rapids High School, and American Institute of Business, where she met Jim Vander Werff.

On January 20, 1967, she was united in marriage to James Edwin Vander Werff, in the...

Apr 6, 2024

Esther Marie Thompson, the daughter of Lester and Opal (Sanders) Thompson, was born March 24, 1949. She graduated from Montezuma High School in 1967. Esther then attended Thompson Beauty School in Des Moines.

On June 19, 1970, Esther was united in marriage to Chuck Van Zante, at the Third Reformed Church. To this union, a daughter Holly...

Mar 30, 2024

Ernest J. Eysink was born at home January 9, 1931, to John and Johanna (De Jong) Eysink, in Sully, Iowa.

Ernest was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1952, served as a gunner in the Korean conflict in Japan, earned the rank of Corporal, and was honorably discharged in 1954.

On June 14, 1957, he...