Obituary Listing

Apr 11, 2018

Doris Margaret Steenhoek was born December 2, 1924, in their farmhouse near Harvey, Iowa, to Gerrit and Lena  (Steenhoek) Verros.

In 1929, her family moved to a farm southwest of Otley, then in 1938, they moved to a farm northeast of Leighton.  Doris attended school in Marion and Mahaska counties.  She worked in the shipping department at...

Apr 6, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Tommy Onken. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 29, 2018

Thyrza Faye (Hackert) Steward, age 89, of Pella, died March 29, 2018.  The daughter of Henry and Sarah (Van Zee) Hackert, Thyrza was born on March 4, 1929, at the family home near Leighton, Iowa. An older sister, Edythe, welcomed her home.  Thyrza spent her childhood on their farm where they raised turkeys, silver fox, and operated a hatchery. ...

Mar 24, 2018

My Cup Runneth Over

By Nelda Pealer and Dave

"Shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life." Philippians 2:15

"The darkness is passing and the true light is already shining."   1 John 2:8

"The mystery of why God gave me so much. I don't know...

Mar 20, 2018

Doris Letha McConeghey was born to Roy and Olive (Woody) Marshall, at their home seven miles east of Monroe, January 1, 1919.  She passed away March 20, 2018, at the age of 99, in Pella, Iowa.

Doris graduated from eighth grade at Enterprise Country School.  On March 17, 1945, she married Earl Gray.  Except for the first...

Mar 20, 2018

Kirk Erick Korver was born October 7, 1990, to Kevin and Laine Korver in Long Beach, California.  After a short illness, he passed away on March 20, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa.

Kirk was a 2009 graduate of Pella Community High School.  He graduated with honors from the University of Missouri,...

Mar 19, 2018

Marion Veenstra was born September 9, 1938, to Richard and Gertie (Vander Molen) Veenstra, in Taintor, Iowa.  He passed away March 19, 2018, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 79.

Marion graduated from Peoria Christian Grade School and was a member of Peoria Christian Reformed Church.

Marion joined the...

Mar 4, 2018

Lorence Arvin Van Dusseldorp was born September 6, 1942, to Simon and Margaret (Heimstra) Van Dusseldorp, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Lorence was a 1960 graduate of Monroe High School.  He was united in marriage to Judith Bandstra on August 23, 1963, in the Otley Reformed Church.  To this unioin they were blessed with three children:  Arlan, Alan...

Mar 1, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Peggy Freligh. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 23, 2018

Peyton Reed Tighe was born December 26, 2000, to Michael Sean and Kristin (Verschuure) Tighe in Pella, Iowa.

Peyton attended Jefferson Intermediate School and was currently a junior at Pella Community High School. He participated in sports from an early age and played baseball, football, basketball and soccer.  His favorite teams were the Kansas City Chiefs and...

Feb 12, 2018

Carrol Gene Beyer was born May 20, 1929, to Gerrit and Gertie (Slycord) Beyer, at their county-line home near Lynnville.  He passed away at Jefferson Place in Pella, on February 12, 2018.

Carrol grew up in the Lynnville area and attended country school through eighth grade.  He served our country in the Korean War from 1951 to...

Feb 12, 2018

Viola Mae Vande Noord was born November 29, 1922, to Asa and Jennie Wilma (Van Peursem) Niemantsverdriet on a farm near Otley, Iowa.   She passed away at Jefferson Place in Pella, on February 12, 2018.

Viola graduated from Battle Ridge School in Otley, on August 10, 1937.  After graduation, she worked in restaurants around Pella.  She went...

Feb 8, 2018

Kathleen Jeanne Willey was born May 23, 1951, to Elery Park "E.P." and Donna (Rinderknecht) Willey, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  She passed away on February 8, 2018, in Pella, Iowa.

Kati was a 1969 graduate of Belle Plaine High School, where she was editor of the year book and participated in band.  She went on to attend...

Feb 7, 2018

Doyle Ditzenberger, Pella, Iowa, answered the call of his Lord on February 7, 2018, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Debra, sons Jeffrey (Tonya) Ditzenberger of Des Moines, Mark Ditzenberger of Blue Springs, Missouri, and a daughter Barbara (Jeff) Anderson of Rockwell City, Iowa, two grandsons, Andrew Scheier and Jeffrey Ditzenberger, and a brother Roger (Judy)...

Feb 5, 2018

Calvin was born at home near Otley, Iowa.  He attended Pella Christian Grade School, was a 1965 graduate of Pella Christian High, and attended Iowa State University and earned his degree.

Cal and Deb met while she was caring for his dad in the hospital, and they married on May 19, 1984 in Pella, Iowa.  Together they...

Feb 3, 2018

Helen Marie Ritter O'Connor of Woodstock, Illinois, was born October 11, 1961, the daughter of Howard and Joyce (Otten) Ritter.  She attended and graduated from Monroe High School in 1980, from DMACC in Ankeny, Iowa, and the University of Columbia, Missouri earning a B.A. in business.  Helen was a member of the United Methodist Church in Killduff, Iowa, and...

Feb 2, 2018

Carol Lynn Schulte was born November 24, 1967, to Roger and Lenora (Van Zee) Van Norden, in Pella.  She passed away on February 2, 2018, at the Comfort House in Pella.

Carol grew up in Pella and attended Pella Christian Grade School and Pella Christian High School.  She graduated from Dordt College in two years so she...

Feb 1, 2018

Bernie J. Van Roekel was born March 15, 1923, to John and Blanche (Witzenburg) Van Roekel, at his parent's home east of Otley.  He lived in that area until he retired and moved to Pella in 1995.  He passed away February 1, 2018, with his family by his side.

Bernie attended Richland School east of Otley. After...

Feb 1, 2018

Leo Vande Krol was born November 24, 1927, to John and Lillian (Kruseman) Vande Krol, south of Lynnville.  He attended Ludwick country school near Lynnville.

Leo was united in marriage with Nellie Beyer on April 6, 1951, in the First Reformed Church parsonage in Sully.  Leo trucked most of his life. He was in partnership with his...

Jan 29, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Elmer Zylstra. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.