Obituary Listing

Apr 5, 2025

Harold Leroy Beyer was born July 1, 1933, to Edward and Sarah (Kinart) Beyer, in rural Jasper County. He passed away at age 91, at The Cottages of Pella.

Harold graduated from Monroe High School in 1951. On August 29, 1953, he was united in marriage to Betty M. Phifer at the First Baptist Church in Monroe....

Mar 29, 2025

Thomas Edward "Tom" Johnson was born August 21, 1947, to Theodore Edward "Ted" and Betty Jane (Green) Johnson.

Born at home in Bussey, he graduated from Twin Cedars in 1965, calling his father the day after graduation to tell him he'd moved to Colorado. This adventurous spirit continued throughout his life. He met Connie Sue Aldridge in...

Mar 20, 2025

Mark Wayne Hayes was born September 24, 1940, to W. Wayne and Irene R. (Bellamy) Hayes in Knoxville, Iowa.

Mark went to Fee Country School and Knoxville schools through 5th grade. After that he worked on farms putting up hay. He also worked at sale barns in Colfax, Eddyville, Albia, and Centerville.

Growing up, Mark...

Mar 19, 2025

Lavonne Joyce Hackert was born March 25, 1939, to Arthur and Marie (Van Gorp) Hoksbergen, in Mahaska County, Iowa.

Joyce attended Cherry Grove and Hickory Grove School, and was a graduate of New Sharon High School in 1957.

On June 10, 1966, she was united in marriage to Larry Gene Hackert at Third Reformed Church...

Mar 8, 2025

Max Eugene Wagaman was born December 29, 1953, to David Wayne and Laurel Mae (Yowell) Wagaman, in Prairie City, Iowa.

Max attended the Prairie City grade school and graduated from high school with the class of 1972.  On June 14, 1975, he was united in marriage to Peggy Savage at the Colfax Interfaith Center. Found in his...

Mar 5, 2025

Jerry Hackert was born March 2, 1943, to Carl and Christine (Terlouw) Hackert. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at twelve years old. Jerry attended Lynnville-Sully schools and graduated from Sully High School in 1961.

On July 7, 1964, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Vande Krol in the Sully First Reformed Church.  Jerry worked...

Mar 2, 2025

Virginia Mae Rykhoek was born May 5, 1930, to Isaac Daniel and Mary Estella (Munden) Pinkerton, in Kirksville, Missouri.

Virginia graduated from Prairie City High School, in Iowa, and married William Raymond De Moss Jr. immediately following graduation in 1948. They were blessed with two daughters Diana Linn De Moss (Terpstra) and Donna Lea De Moss. Later...

Feb 20, 2025

Betty Ann Stouwie, born March 29, 1935, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, was the 8th child of 11 born to Cecil and Bertha (Ryken) Stouwie. Betty and her siblings went to a number of different grade schools. She and her sister, Leona, cleaned houses for two years.  She graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1952. Betty met Marvin Bruxvoort at the...

Feb 20, 2025

Sharon Esther Newman saw her Savior face to face at 1:40 a.m. on Thursday, February 20. Born on May 30, 1942, to Leo and Helen (Rexroat) Waits, Sharon was born again in 1971 after months of listening to Bible-preaching Baptist pastors on the radio and discussing what she was hearing with her husband, Gene, who was listening to those...

Feb 19, 2025

We lost a Wife, Mom, Aunt and Friend. Ruth would strike up a conversation with anyone, anywhere, especially if a baby was involved. A fun loving, compassionate soul with a strong faith in God. She was my extrovert to my introvert.

Ruth Elaine Roorda was born on May 20, 1953, in Oskaloosa, Iowa; a daughter of Gilford...

Feb 13, 2025

Dianna Lynn DeHeus was born October 5, 1949, to Ralph Edward and Evelyn Marie (Svejda) Olson, in Laurens, Iowa.

Diane's family moved to Pella in 1957, where she graduated in 1968 from

Pella Community High School. In addition to being a homemaker, Diane worked for Central College Food Service and Lincoln School. Diane enjoyed cooking,...

Feb 13, 2025

Pearl Adrianna Bogaards was born August 9, 1936, to Andrew and Henrietta (Menninga) Bogaards in Otley, Iowa. She attended Pleasant Ridge Grade School near Oskaloosa and earned her high school diploma from American School of Chicago.

On March 28, 1958, she was united in marriage to John Lee Van Waardhuizen in Pella. They were blessed with four...

Feb 3, 2025

Marvin Eugene De Zwarte was born December 2, 1934, to Abraham "Abe" and Jacoba (Van Oenen) De Zwarte at his parent's farm home, three miles south of Pella.  He attended Pleasant Grove country school and graduated from Pella Community High School.

Marvin and Mary Vis were united in marriage on March 11, 1955.  To this union they...

Jan 31, 2025

Melvin "Mel" Ray Poortinga was born on January 2, 1946, to Marion and Elizabeth Van Schevikhoven Poortinga in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He was the third of six children, who all shared in responsibilities and were instilled with strong work ethics at early ages when their father died. Mel attended a one-room school named Valley View. He always enjoyed sharing that...

Jan 28, 2025

Reuben N. Terlouw was born July 23, 1934, to Gysbert and Winnie (Engbers) Terlouw, in Mahaska County,  Iowa.

Reuben attended Pleasant View Country School and was a 1952 graduate of Pella High School. When Carol attended Central College, she met her future husband Reuben Terlouw on a blind date. Reuben married Carol Voskuil on December 29, 1954....

Jan 21, 2025

Cornelius James "Cornie" Van Hal was born January 12, 1934, to Jacob and Dena (Spoelstra) Van Hal, on the family farm west of Sully, where he grew up.  He received his education at Sully Christian Grade School and graduated from Sully High School in 1952.

Cornie worked at the Sully Coop Creamery until he entered the U.S....

Jan 17, 2025

Dale Eugene Baarda was born June 3, 1946, to Fred and Frances (Harthoorn) Baarda in Newton, Iowa.

Following high school graduation in 1965, Dale enlisted in the Navy Reserves in September 1965, spending two years in active duty, including Viet Nam. He attained the rank of Seaman and was honorably discharged in September 1970. Dale went on...

Jan 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Vander Waal Ellinwood, who peacefully went to Heaven on January 16th, 2025, at Deerfield Retirement Community at the remarkable age of 97.

Betty was born on September 3rd, 1927, and was the cherished first daughter of Edward and Caroline Van Zee. Betty was raised in...

Jan 15, 2025

Wilson Dean Butler was born February 17, 1941, to Forrest and Viola (DeWinter) Butler, in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Dean grew up on the farm and attended Sandridge Country School. Dean was a 1959 graduate of Pella High School, where he played football and ran a 100-yard touchdown, all the way out of the end zone!

He...

Jan 14, 2025

Lucille Marie Bills was born June 17, 1940, to Loyd W. and Ellen (Alber) Baker, in Knox City, Missouri.  On December 27, 1958, she was united in marriage to Roy Otis Bills in Centerville, Iowa.  To this union they were blessed with ten children.

She worked at Wal-Mart for 23 years, but her favorite job was being...