Audrey Veldhouse
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...
Albert Van Zee
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...
Stella Turnbull
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...
Grace Van Ryswyk
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...
Ricky Van Weelden
Jun 17, 2025
An obituary is not available at this time for Ricky Van Weelden. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Craig Buma
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...
Michael Van Dyke
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...
Wanda Stangl
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...
Jonathan Michael Ridgway
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,...
Arvin Bandstra
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...
Sandra Allgood
May 31, 2025
Sandra Kay (Houser) Allgood was born December 16, 1939, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Cecil and Pauline Houser. Sandra grew up on the family farm near Tracy. She loved everything about the farm and stayed a farm girl at heart, always having good memories to share. She had one older brother, Robert "Bob" Houser. She attended school in Tracy, graduating...
Woody Vander Wilt
May 29, 2025
Donald Woody Vander Wilt was born June 15, 1942, to Ray and Ruby (Mathews) Vander Wilt in Pella, Iowa. Woody grew up in Pella and was a 1960 graduate of Pella Community High School. He continued his education at Gale Institute of Engineering Drafting in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
On October 26, 1962, he was united in marriage to...
David Norris
May 28, 2025
David Allen Norris was born to Ralph and Ruth (Ellis) Norris on July 11, 1931, in Greeley, Colorado. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 28, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. The funeral service will be at Berean Baptist Church, Pella, Iowa, at 11:00, on Saturday, May 31, with...
Lester Van Zee
May 20, 2025
Lester E. Van Zee was born March 20, 1925. He was the second child of Andrew E. and Trynie (De Wild) Van Zee. He grew up in the Pella area and received his education at the Valley Country School, in Marion County, and was a 1942 graduate of Pella High School.
On February 20, 1953, he was...
Wilbur Veenstra
May 2, 2025
Wilbur Henry Veenstra, the second of five children, was born on March 8, 1938, to Lambert and Hester (Branderhorst) Veenstra. Depending on when you knew him, you called him Boy, Wilbur, Wilb, Will, Uncle Willy, Bur-Bur, or Papa.
Wilbur was born on a farm near Bussey. Their family later moved near Harvey and a few years later...
Audrey Miller
May 1, 2025
Audrey Mae (Slager) Miller was born on May 30, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to Bert and Helene Slager. She graduated from Fenger High School in 1956. As a young woman she worked downtown Chicago as a secretary at Standard Oil. On February 13, 1960 she married Roger W. Miller. They were blessed with four children: Roger, Linda, Becky, and...
Andrew Hawkins
May 1, 2025
Andrew Richard Hawkins was born on July 12, 1985, in Pella, Iowa. He passed away at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa on May 1, 2025.
Andy attended school in the Pella Community School District and graduated in 2004. He went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree at AIB Business College in Des Moines, Iowa. He...
Glenna Budding
May 1, 2025
Glenna Joann (Van Engelenhoven) Budding was born October 6, 1928, to John and Dora (Vande Voort) Van Engelenhoven in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She attended Prine School through the 8th grade and later received her G.E.D. diploma from the Marshalltown Community College.
On April 14, 1951, Glenna was united in marriage to Joe A. Budding, Jr. To this union...
Erma Stursma
Apr 30, 2025
After a lifetime of lovingly serving her Lord and her family, Erma May (Vander Horst) Stursma passed away on April 30, 2025, at The Cottages in Pella, at the age of 95.
Erma May Vander Horst was born on May 31, 1929, in Mahaska County, Iowa. She was the eldest of five children born to Henry and...
Sandra Heerema
Apr 30, 2025
Sandra Ann Heerema was born January 31, 1940, to Robert and Doretha (Vogelaar) Klein.
Sandy attended Pella Community High School and graduated in 1958. Sandy's senior year she was faced with a dilemma when her steady boyfriend could not come back to town to escort her to the Tulip Queen and Court's Dance. Knowing what a good...
