Obituary Listing

Jan 29, 2022

Gerald "Gary" Arthur Beekhuizen was born October 19, 1942 to Gerrit and Minnie (Hol) Beekhuizen, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He was welcomed by a brother Gilbert who was 18 years old and by his sister Janet who was 12 years old.

Being the child of immigrants, Gary spoke Dutch better than English when he started school. He fondly...

Jan 27, 2022

Gardena Van Vark was born February 25, 1928, to Stoffel and Johanna (Zweedyk) Meulpolder in rural Pella. She attended Sandridge Country School through 8th grade.  Gardena was a member of Lower Grove Church and a longtime member of Third Church.

Gardena was united in  marriage to Francis F. Van Vark and made their home in California, later...

Jan 20, 2022

Robert Wolf had a wonderful life and was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Born to Paul and Pat (Schumacher) Wolf, he was the youngest sibling to his two older brothers Nathan and Jason. Growing up in Urbandale, Iowa and Pella, Iowa, he was surrounded by friends, where there was never a dull moment. His days were full of playing...

Jan 20, 2022

Christopher Robin Lynch was born on April 21, 1966, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Mike and Judy Lynch. He passed away on January 20, 2022 in Pella, Iowa, surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly.

A graduate of Ottumwa High School's Class of '84, Chris enrolled at Iowa State University in the ROTC (Reserve Officer Training...

Jan 16, 2022

Pamela Reanee Bridgwater was born April 18, 1963, to Mildred Smith.  She passed away at her home in Pella, Iowa, on January 16, 2022.

Pam moved to Pella in 2012 to be closer to her family. While in Pella, Pam was an administrative assistant for Pella Corp, and Pella Regional Health Center. Some of Pam's favorite things...

Jan 14, 2022

Eric Roy Larsen was born January 1, 1951, to Kurt and Virginia (Feyder) Larsen in Sioux City, Iowa.  Eric was a 1970 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, and Waldorf Junior College in Forest City, Iowa.

On June 30, 1973, he was united in marriage to Chris Bigger at the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church. To this...

Jan 10, 2022

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Richard  "Rich"  Zentner, born January 5, 1969, a resident of Otley, Iowa. He worked at JFI Johnson Feed trucking. Rich was an animal lover, a gun enthusiast, loved to ride his motorcycles, enjoyed classic cars and was passionate about politics. He will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.

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Jan 9, 2022

Ronald Lee Vandenberg was born February 17, 1943, to Abe and Edna (Hackert) Vandenberg.  He grew up on the farm and attended Pella High school where he met Joyce De Cook.  They were united in marriage on October 8, 1960, at her parents' home in Leighton. Ron and Joyce lived in Pella and were blessed with two children: Mark...

Jan 8, 2022

Mattie Wilma Olivier Bogaards was born on August 11, 1926, to Albert and Nellie (Goemaat) Olivier.  She was baptized and made profession of her faith in the Third Reformed Church of Pella.  As a young woman, she taught in rural schools in the area.

On February 16, 1949, she was united in marriage with Gerald Bogaards at...

Jan 5, 2022

Wilma Colleen Ver Heul, daughter of Russell and Lela (Smith) Brubaker, was born September 9, 1927, at her parent's home south of Knoxville, Iowa. Growing up on a farm in the rural Knoxville area Wilma and her sisters attended country school. We enjoyed hearing stories/adventures of their walks to and from school. Later the family moved to town where...

Jan 4, 2022

Julia Kay Rumer was born July 18, 1952, to Dick and Minnie (Van Maanen) Terpstra, in Lynnville, Iowa.

On August 27, 1971, she was united in marriage to Larry Rumer in Newton, Iowa. To this union they were blessed with two children: Christopher and Heidi.

Julia was an amazing grandma, mom, and wife who dearly...

Dec 25, 2021

Robert Lee Vander Wilt was born August 8, 1944, to Gerrit and Harriet (Toom) Vander Wilt, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Bob grew up in the Leighton area, attended Pleasant View School through 8th grade, and graduated from Pella Christian High School. He was in 4H and enjoyed showing his cows. His first car was surprisingly a '56 Ford, although he...

Dec 23, 2021

Vicky Lynn Huffine was born February 13, 1954, to Lee and Lorene (Walter) Deeringer in Knoxville, Iowa. She grew up on a farm south of Knoxville and attended school there.

On April 1, 1987, she was united in marriage to Jeffrey Huffine in Leighton. Vicky worked for Pella Corporation for 27 years and retired in 1999. Following...

Dec 20, 2021

Katie Bernice Sneller was born on November 11, 1926, on the family farm north of Pella, Iowa. She was the seventh of seven children born to Abraham and Johanna (Van Heukelom) Bogaards. Bernice attended Sandridge Country Grade School through 4th grade and graduated 8th grade at Bunker Hill Country Grade School. Upon graduation, Bernice began her career cleaning homes...

Dec 12, 2021

Dennis Eugene Brand was born on April 16, 1943, the son of Lyle and Minnie (Van Genderen) Brand. He grew up on the family farm outside Killduff, Iowa, with older siblings Charles Brand and Karen (Brand) Needham. Denny graduated from Lynnville-Sully High School in 1961 active in both athletics and music. He continued music at Central College in Pella...

Dec 9, 2021

Marla Kay Vos was born November 13, 1960 to Norm and Mae (Goemaat) Nieuwsma in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Marla grew up in Pella, was a 1979 graduate of Pella Community High School. She was honored to be Tulip Queen her Senior year.

On December 28, 1979, she was united in marriage to Clinton Vos at the Second Christian...

Dec 9, 2021

JoAnn Ruth DeCook was born June 5, 1947, to Elmer and Janet (Hol) Vander Beek, in Pella, Iowa. She passed away on December 9, 2021, at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston, Iowa.

JoAnn was a 1965 graduate of Pella Community High School. On June 8, 1966, she was united in marriage to Steve DeCook, at the...

Dec 7, 2021

Linda Marcene Schnell was born April 4, 1942, to Adrianus "Jim" and Hendrika Johanna (Zegers) Van Weelden in Fifield, Iowa.    She passed away on December 7, 2021, at Park Centre in Newton, Iowa.

Linda grew up in the Sully area and graduated from Sully High School with the class of 1960. While there, she met Richard C....

Dec 4, 2021

Louise Marilyn Hulst was born November 25, 1930, to Thurlow J. and Nina Hardenberg Jacoby in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Louise graduated from Kelloggsville Public School in 1948 where she was valedictorian. She went on to earn her BA degree in 1951 at Calvin College (now University) in Grand Rapids, and her MA at the University of South...

Nov 24, 2021

If you are reading this, I have entered the eternal city.

Esther (Steenhoek) Ver Meer was born at Mahaska County Hospital to Walter and Anna (Van Zee) Steenhoek October 27, 1947.  She was the fourth of their living children.  The family lived on a farm two miles north of Leighton, Iowa. She was baptized November 1947 at...