Obituary Listing

Aug 6, 2025

Maxine Ruth (Hiemstra) (Schuring) (Vander Linden) Verros was the firstborn child and only daughter of John Cornelius Hiemstra and Lillian Gosselink Hiemstra, arriving on December 16, 1932. Maxine was born into a family with a very strong Dutch heritage and faithful reverence to God, which remained important influences throughout her life. Maxine's birth was at the family's homestead, Valley...

Aug 6, 2025

Mary Ann Blommers was born on January 1, 1947, to Jacob and Evelyn (Nugteren) De Koning.  She passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center.

Mary lived in the Pella area her entire life. She was a graduate of Pella High School and worked as a cashier at Walmart for nearly 30 years....

Aug 4, 2025

Maria Theresita Ruiz Andreas, beloved sister, aunt, friend, and music lover, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, just weeks before her 77th birthday.

Born on August 24, 1948, Maria lived a life filled with quiet strength, kindness, and a deep appreciation for the arts. She earned a degree in Music and found great joy playing the...

Aug 3, 2025

Howard Duane De Penning was born July 13, 1939, to Herman and Lucille (Van Wyk) De Penning.

Howard grew up in Sully and was a 1957 graduate of Sully High School.

On April 17, 1959, he was united in marriage to Lucile Vander Zyl, at the First Reformed Church in Sully. To this union, they...

Aug 2, 2025

Louis Harold Terlouw was born in Sully, Iowa, on September 24, 1933, to John O. Terlouw and Phebe Ann (Renaud) Terlouw. He was the youngest of nine children and attended Chester Grade School and Sully High School.

On October 18, 1954, he married Joan Arlene Versendaal in Sully, Iowa.

To this union were born: Cleo,...

Jul 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jerry Lee Swank, the son of William and Wilma (Schippers) Swank, was born on October 7th, 1948, in Pella, Iowa.  Jerry attended Pella Schools and spent his whole life in the Pella area.  Jerry Swank was a devoted and loving husband, father, and proud Vietnam Veteran, who passed away peacefully on July 25th, 2025, at...

Jul 23, 2025

Michael Leon Magnant was born October 15, 1951, in Montpelier, Vermont to Leon and Therese (Coutu) Magnant.

Michael spent his first three years in Putnamville and the rest of his childhood in Worcester, Vermont. He attended school in Worchester through the 8th grade. During his elementary school years, he pitched for three years on the Montpelier Little...

Jul 22, 2025

Larry Dean Roose was born August 3, 1948, to Gerrit W. and Bessie (Van Hall) Roose in the Mahaska County Hospital.

Larry has always lived in or near Pella his entire life.  He graduated with the class of 1966 of the Pella Community High School.

On June 5, 1970, Larry and Twyla Van Haaften were...

Jul 12, 2025

Jonathan Ray De Nooy was born July 15, 1948, to John and Tillie (De Vries) De Nooy, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He was the youngest of three sons, with older brothers Marvin and Kenneth.

Jonathan grew up on a farm between Peoria and Pella. He attended Peoria Christian Grade School and was a 1966 graduate of Pella Christian...

Jul 10, 2025

Donna Fae Gindro was born February 18, 1934, to John and Ina (Verhoef) Timmer in Orange City, Iowa. Donna graduated from Endlewood High School in 1952.

On March 24, 1979, she was united in marriage to William Gindro in Littleton, Colorado.

Most recently, she worked as a receptionist for Murphy and Associates Real Estate, before...

Jul 3, 2025

Audrey Jeannette was the fifth child of six born to Arthur and Dena (Roskamp) Rietema. She was born on February 21, 1931, on a farm near Kanawha, Iowa. She loved school and had perfect attendance at her country school until she got the mumps with two weeks left in her 8th grade year. She graduated from Kanawha High School...

Jul 1, 2025

Albert Joe Van Zee was born November 1, 1935, to Bert and Johanna (Willemsen) Van Zee, at their home in Otley, Iowa. Albert grew up in the Otley area, attended Liberty Country School and lived in the Otley area his entire life.

On August 23, 1968, Albert was united in marriage to Renee Rooda at the First...

Jun 19, 2025

Stella Marie Turnbull was born March 28, 2007, to Travis and Sarah (Fosdick), in Pella, Iowa.  Stella grew up in Pella and was a recent graduate of Pella High School.

On June 19, she ran into the arms of Jesus with her mom and dad by her side just as they always were. Diagnosed at a month...

Jun 19, 2025

Grace Marie Schut was born February 15, 1929, at home in Prairie City, Iowa to John and Maggie (Branderhorst) Schut. Nine years after she was born, her brother, Willis James, joined the family. As was true of the times, few were aware of the pregnancy and Willis was a genuine surprise! She grew up in Prairie City and was...

Jun 17, 2025

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Jun 16, 2025

Gustave Craig Buma was born September 11, 1958, to Pete and Althea (Molenaar) Buma, in Bellingham, Washington.  He was the eldest of their 3 children.

Craig grew up on a dairy farm in Sumas, WA near the cascade mountians.  He attended Sumas Christian School and was a 1976 graduate of Lynden Christian High School.

On...

Jun 11, 2025

Michael Van Dyke, 44, of Pella, Iowa, passed away on June 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and quiet strength. Born on May 12, 1981, in Pella, Iowa, to Verlan and Carol (Rook) Van Dyke, Michael lived a life marked by deep thoughtfulness, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to others.

Michael began his professional...

Jun 10, 2025

Wanda Mae Stangl was born September 3, 1933, to Everett C. and Allie (De Cook) De Jong, on her parents' farm near Sully. She was a graduate of Sully High School in 1951.

On June 4, 1953, she was united in marriage to Warren De Prenger in Sully, Iowa. To this union two daughters were born: Deborah...

Jun 4, 2025

Parents: Matt and Hannah Ridgway

Siblings: Elena, Barrett, and Benjamin Ridgway

Grandparents: Jeff and Jo Ann Altheide, and Jeff & Connie Ridgway

Great Grandparents: Rebecca Havens, Delores Altheide, and Sandra Ridgway

Aunts & Uncles: Amber Altheide, Caleb Altheide, Daniel West, Megan West, Tim (Rachel) Ridgway, Allison (Walker) Porterfield Cousins: Niya Damazo,...

Jun 1, 2025

Arvin Richard Bandstra, the eldest of seven children, was born on November 28, 1938, to Dick and Gerdena (Van Ryswyk) Bandstra. He was raised in the rural Taintor and Searsboro areas, later graduating from New Sharon High School and Central College.

On June 23, 1961, Arvin married Evelyn Hol and shortly after, they moved to Minnesota where...