Obituary Listing

Jan 22, 2017

Richard Henry Van Wyk was born October 5, 1917, to Gerrit Jacob Van Wyk II and Cornelia "Cora" (Roorda) Van Wyk, in Prairie City, Iowa. The family lived and farmed near Prairie City, Eddyville and Otley.

Farming often took precedence over education, but Richard continued to attend school and complete his education. He graduated from eighth grade...

Jan 18, 2017

Virginia Lou "Ginny" Dettmann was born December 25, 1929, to Louis and Ellenora (Nielsen) Dettman, in Gilmore City, Iowa. She passed away on January 18, 2017, in Pella, Iowa.

Ginny graduated from Emmetsburg High School and the Iowa Beauty Academy of Des Moines.

On June 3, 1956, Ginny was united in marriage to William Kerns....

Jan 12, 2017

Joan Beth Roozeboom was born in 1956, the fourth child of Gilbert and Bertha Roozeboom. Her cheerful Down Syndrome personality blessed her family and friends in countless ways. Anyone acquainted with her knows her birthday was May 5.

Joan was baptized as a covenant child on May 27, 1956. Even as a little girl, she loved Jesus....

Jan 7, 2017

Freda Mae Wisse was the first child born to John and Alice (Koopmans) Hoeksema on July 29, 1923, in Pella, Iowa. She was proud to be the second of five generations to attend Lincoln Elementary School. Freda graduated with the class of 1941 of Pella Community High School.

During high school, Freda kept books for her dad....

Jan 3, 2017

Alma Janet Vos, daughter of Cornelius and Jennie (Van Ryswyk) Rus was born June 9, 1926, in Pella, Iowa. She passed away at Pella Regional Hospital on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at the age of ninety years.

In her early childhood Alma attended Liberty Corner Country School later she attended Des Moines Area Community College and she...

Jan 2, 2017

Larry Duane Bandstra was born March 28, 1942, to Bill and Dirkie (Vos) Bandstra in Otley, Iowa. He passed away January 2, 2017, at the Comfort House in Pella.

Larry attended Pella Christian Grade School in Pella, and was a farmer his entire life. Larry led a quiet life that honored God. He loved farming, family and...

Dec 31, 2016

Marjorie Lee Van Zee was born December 26, 1922, to James and Josephine (Brand) Veenman, in Pella, Iowa. She passed away December 31, 2016, at the Comfort House in Pella.

Marge attended Pella Community Schools and Central College in Pella. On June 29, 1951, Marge married Elmer "Van" Van Zee at Second Reformed Church in Pella. To...

Dec 30, 2016

Randal Eugene Boot was the eldest child, born March 1, 1955, to Arie and Alveretta (VanDenBerg) Boot in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Randy attended Pella Christian Grade School and was a 1974 graduate of Pella Christian High School. During his junior year of high school he began On the Job training at Vermeer Manufacturing and was employed there until his death....

Dec 30, 2016

Martha was born January 21, 1921, to George and Martha (Van Snippenberg) Rozenboom. She was the 11th of 12 children. Her childhood was spent in various places in Mahaska County. She graduated from 8th grade at the Lacey school. She received her high school diploma in 1981 after taking the GED course with Marvin and Martie.

On...

Dec 27, 2016

Earl Wayne Vande Krol was born February 22, 1924, to Guert and Della (Veldhuizen) Vande Krol in Lynnville, Iowa. Earl attended school in Lynnville through the 8th grade and lived most of his life in the Lynnville Sully area. He was currently a resident of the St. Francis Manor in Grinnell.

Earl was united in marriage with...

Dec 26, 2016

Esther Edna Van Rheenen was born August 8, 1922, to Catharines and Wilhelmina (De Bruin) Van Heukelom on their farm east of Leighton, Iowa. She passed away on December 26, 2016, in Pella.

Esther attended Pleasant Ridge School and graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1939. Later she also attended Central College and Hope College.

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Dec 26, 2016

Arlin Dale Gordin was one of six children born to Dale and Elizabeth (Van Veen) Gordin on December 18, 1933 at Oskaloosa, Iowa. Arlin spent his entire career doing construction and building barns.

Arlin served in the Army from 1953-1955. On July 28, 1956, he and Margaret Crumes were united in marriage. They had three daughters: Pamela,...

Dec 24, 2016

Nola Fern Monsma was born to Dirk and Anna Elscott Monsma on a farm south of Lynnville on January 13, 1920. She attended Ludwick Country School and graduated eighth grade from Jasper County Country Schools in 1932 with honors. In 1936, she graduated from Lynnville High School at the age of 16. After dating four years, she married Glen...

Dec 21, 2016

Laurine Van Maanen was born on May 31, 1925, to Yella Z. and Sarah (Witzenburg) Menninga at their rural home near Pella, Iowa. She attended a country school through the 8th grade. Laurine met William D. Van Maanen at the Monroe Old Settlers and they were married on December 21, 1945. To this union was born a son, Donald...

Dec 20, 2016

Sheri Rae Carter was born September 2, 1971, to William and Nancy (Harrison) Carter. She passed away on December 20, 2016, in Pella, Iowa.

Sheri lived and worked at Christian Opportunity Center since July 1994. Some of things that brought joy to her life were listening to soft, soothing music like Peter, Paul and Mary, watching Iowa...

Dec 13, 2016

Carl Mark De Jong was born October 7, 1947, to Anthony and Josephine (Van Heukelom) De Jong in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He passed away unexpectedly December 13, 2016, at his farm near Chariton, Iowa.

Carl was a 1965 graduate of Pella Community High School and AIB Business College. He was a member of the Iowa National Guard from...

Dec 1, 2016

Ruth Jean De Jong was born on November 5, 1940, to Aca and Marcella (Wolfe) Malloy in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2016, in Pella, Iowa. Jean grew up in Oskaloosa, and graduated from Oskaloosa High School. She later attended Texas Tech and William Penn University.

Jean met Robert De Jong through friends,...

Nov 29, 2016

Raymond Gerald Meulpolder was born July 30, 1933, to Stoffel and Johanna (Zweedyk) Meulpolder in Mahaska County, Iowa. He died November 29, 2016, at The Cottages in Pella.

Ray attended country school through 8th grade, and was a 1951 graduate of Pella Community High School.

Ray met Donna Crozier at a square dance and they...

Nov 22, 2016

Johanna Esther Hittle was born October 27, 1919, to Cornelius and Irene (VanHaaften) Goemaat, south of Pella. She passed away November 22, 2016, at the Comfort House in Pella.

Johanna grew up in the Pella, Iowa, area. She married Eugene Everett Hittle on August 24, 1941, in Unionville, Missouri. He passed away on October 23, 1966, in...

Nov 19, 2016

Dorothy Jean Van Englehoven was born February 11, 1939, to John and Della Van Englehoven in Prairie City, Iowa. She passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Pella Comfort House in Pella, Iowa.

Dorothy grew up on a farm north of Pella and graduated from Pella Christian High School in 1957. That summer she met Jerald Van...