Obituary Listing

Sep 23, 2022

Melvin Eugene Brummel was born November 12, 1950, to Melvin C. and Ruth (Van Dyk) Brummel in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He passed away on September 23, 2022, in Oskaloosa, Iowa.  Gene grew up in Leighton, Iowa, graduated from Pella Community High School in 1968, and attended Grandview College.

On September 12, 1970, he was united in marriage to...

Sep 20, 2022

Robert "Bob" De Jong was born on April 4, 1939, to Cornie and Elizabeth De Jong in Leighton, Iowa.  Bob passed away on September 20, 2022, in Red Wing, Minnesota.  Bob grew up in bucolic Leighton, Iowa, and graduated from Pella Christian High School.

Bob met Jean Malloy through friends, and they were married on March 23,...

Sep 14, 2022

Derrill Laverne Cook was born June 13, 1937, to Lloyd and Lola Cook, on the family farm near Oskaloosa, Iowa.  He passed away on September 14, 2022, in Pella, Iowa.

Derrill grew up in the Oskaloosa area, attended Oskaloosa High School and joined the Marine reserves. He worked for Pella Corporation over 40 years.

Derrill...

Sep 10, 2022

Henry Langstraat Jr. was born August 15, 1938, to  Henry and Nellie (Kelderman) Langstraat in Mahaska County, Iowa.

Junior grew up on the family farm near Oskaloosa, and graduated Oskaloosa High School in 1957.

Junior met Cynthia Vander Schaaf around the square in Osky on a Sunday night.  The two were married  November 11, 1960,...

Aug 31, 2022

C. Janice Savage Bailey was born January 30, 1936, in Lynnville, Iowa. She died in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on August 31, 2022.

Janice graduated from North High School in Des Moines in 1954 and Drake University in 1958 with a  Degree in Elementary Education. She married her high school sweetheart after graduation. He joined the Air Force and...

Aug 31, 2022

Louise Joan Van Woerkom was born October 18, 1931, to Walter and Marie (Groenendyk) Newendorp.  She grew up on a farm between Leighton and Oskaloosa. Louise was baptized in Ebenezer Reformed Church in Leighton. She attended West Weaver Country School through the eighth grade. When Louise was 16, she went to work at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa as a...

Aug 30, 2022

Kathleen "Kathy" De Haan went to be with Jesus, her Savior, at the age of 87. She was born November 28, 1934, to Ted and Tena (Slagter) De Haan, near Oskaloosa and grew up in Mahaska and Monroe Counties. The family later moved to a farm near Pella. At the age of 21, she left home and enrolled in...

Aug 29, 2022

Sharon went home to heaven and was welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 29, 2022.

Sharon was born November 23, 1955 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to loving parents, Jerome V. "Jerry" and Deloris "Dee" Kopveiler. She attended Edina public schools and was a part of the Edina band program.

Aug 23, 2022

London Grace Rozendaal was born September 30, 2021, to Zachary and Jennafer (Uitermarkt) Rozendaal in Des Moines.

London loved bath time and loved to cuddle. Her favorite spot was snuggled up on her daddy's chest. She enjoyed listening to music. She truly was her mommy's world and her daddy's girl. She brought so much joy and love...

Aug 21, 2022

Joyce Nelson was born on November 27, 1937, to Dick and Agnes (White) Kean, in Chardon, Ohio. In her youth, she and her family moved to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. Joyce attended Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa, and completed her degree in Home Economics at Northwest Missouri State College in Maryville, Missouri. She later earned a degree in Psychology....

Aug 20, 2022

Logan Vander Leest was born in Monroe, Iowa, to Dick and Janet (Den Hartog) Vander Leest September 10, 1928. Logan graduated from Pella High School in 1946 and Central College in 1951 with a B.A. in Economics. He also participated in choir at Central.

Logan was united in marriage with Marcie Valster on December 21, 1951. Married...

Aug 18, 2022

Vernon Delmar Menninga was born on January 9, 1927, on a farm north of Pella, Iowa. He was the second of three children born to John S. and Margaret (Den Burger) Menninga.  Vernon received a grade school education at the Battle Ridge Country School near his birthplace north of Pella.

On February 14, 1947, he was united...

Aug 16, 2022

John David Peterson was born November 22, 1949, to Sture Alfred and Roberta Francis (Huston) Peterson, in Salisbury, Maryland.  He grew up on a farm outside Willards, Maryland.

John attended Pittsville High School, and two years of Electronics in Georgetown, Delaware.

On October 27, 1973, he was united in marriage to Carol Barr, that he...

Aug 14, 2022

Robert D. Taylor was born on June 25, 1939, to Alfred and Florence (Van Ekeren) Taylor.  He was educated in the Pella Community Schools.  On July 27, 1958, he was united in marriage with Marilyn Christophel. To this union, three children were born: Rick, Brenda, and Jeff.  Bob lived in the Pella area his entire life.

At...

Aug 8, 2022

Phyllis Anne (Van Hemert) Vander Wert was born April 16, 1929,  to William and Thelma Van Hemert, in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Phyllis attended and graduated from Pella Community Schools.  John and Phyllis were united in marriage on September 2, 1948 at the home of Phyllis' parents.  To this union, four sons were born: Randall Jay, John William, Terry...

Aug 8, 2022

Paul Vos was born the tenth of twelve children to Dirk and Jennie (Bruxvoort) Vos on a farm three miles west of Sully, Iowa, on January 16, 1927.  He was baptized at the Sully Christian Reformed Church. He reached the age of 95.

Paul said it was always fun to be part of a large family. His...

Jul 24, 2022

On Sunday, July 24, 2022, Josh Mick passed away at the age of 48.  Josh was born on January 17, 1974, to Fred and Bea (Glover) Mick.   He attended Pella Community Schools, graduating in 1993.  He graduated from Central College in 1997.  He worked for Wells Fargo in the home mortgage department and loved being able to help others...

Jul 24, 2022

Rev. Aaron John Koskamp, 94, of Pella died Sunday, July 24, 2022, at The Cottages in Pella. His life will be celebrated at a service Monday, August 1 at 1:30 p.m. at Second Reformed Church, 612 Broadway, Pella with visitation beginning at noon. A live-stream link will also be available at the church's website. Interment will be in Oakwood...

Jul 22, 2022

Sharon Beth Van Den Berg was the first child of Harry C. and Sarah Ann (Ver Heul) Van Den Berg, born August 24, 1946.  She passed away on July 22, 2022, in Pella.

Sharon attended Otley Independent School through eighth grade, and was a 1964 graduate of Pella Community High School. Sharon worked for Van Walbeek's DeLaval...

Jul 22, 2022

John Allen Goodyk was born August 26, 1955, to Cornelius "Case" and Esther (Sutton) Goodyk in Mahaska County, Iowa.

John attended Pella Community High School and was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for over 33 years. He also worked at Pella Engraving and the Marketplace.  On October 24, 1975, he was united in marriage...