Joshua W. Kamerick
Jun 7, 2014
Joshua Wayne Kamerick was born on July 20, 1988, to Daniel and Kelly Oliver Kamerick in Pella, Iowa. He received his early education in the Pella schools and graduated from Pella High School with a GED. Josh was currently a self-employed construction worker.
Josh enjoyed playing the guitar, goofballing, loved his family, could fix everything, and had...
Sadie Albright
Jun 6, 2014
Sadie Irene Albright, 94, passed away Friday evening, June 6, 2014, at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House in Pella. She was a long-time resident of Sully and for the past few years had been a resident of Newton Village Assisted Living.
Sadie, the daughter of Corneles and Goverdena (Klyn) De Jong, was born November 14, 1919,...
Carroll Boot
Jun 1, 2014
J. Carroll Boot was born on September 7, 1934, to Clarence W. and Anna Steenhoek Boot at his family farm in Jasper County. He received his early education at a country school near his home. He graduated from Pella High School with the class of 1952 and later attended Iowa State University.
On November 29, 1956, Carroll...
Duane C. Pothoven
May 12, 2014
Duane Carlisle Pothoven was born on August 21, 1931, to Henry and Dorothy (Rus) Pothoven in Pella, Iowa. He passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014, at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House at the age of eighty-two.
Duane received his education at the Pella Schools. At the age of sixteen he began working for the Rural...
Marilyn J. Devries
May 9, 2014
Marilyn Joyce Stursma DeVries was born on March 25, 1933, in Pella, Iowa, to William C. and Leona (Rus) Stursma. She passed away at The Cottages in Pella on Friday, May 9, 2014, at the age of eighty-one.
Marilyn graduated from Pella Christian Grade School and High School. On July 28, 1952, she was united in marriage...
Fred D. Anthony Jr
May 1, 2014
Fred Donald Anthony Jr., was born on May 10, 1940, to Fred and Darlene (Powell) Anthony in Des Moines, Iowa. He passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at Des Moines Methodist Hospital from complications of a stroke.
Fred graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958. He then attended Northwest Missouri State University, graduating in 1964 with...
Marvin Meinders
Apr 30, 2014
Marvin Richard Meinders was born on August 8, 1942, at his family's farm home northwest of Leighton to Gilbert and Bernice (Bruxvoort) Meinders. He grew up there, attending the Black Oak Center country school through the third grade. He then attended the Pella Christian Grade School and Pella Christian High School, graduating from there in 1960.
On...
Reuben Van Hemert
Apr 28, 2014
Reuben Elmer Van Hemert died on April 28 at the Comfort House. Reuben was the son of Marce and Nellie Weyers Van Hemert. He and twin sister, Ruby, were born on July 19, 1922, southwest of Otley.
Reuben was united in marriage with Margery Van Heukelom at her parents' home in Pella on June 3, 1943. They...
Sophia A. Swank
Apr 28, 2014
Sophia A. Swank, daughter of Andrew J. and Nellie Vos TerLouw, was born October 26, 1919, on the family farm north of Pella in the Sandridge neighborhood. She went to her heavenly home on Monday, April 28, 2014, at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House at the age of ninety-four.
On September 28, 1944, Sophie Ann was...
Larry Vande Voort
Apr 28, 2014
Larry Gene Vande Voort was born November 13, 1942 to Everett and Harriet (Dieleman) Vande Voort in Newton, Iowa. He was the youngest of six children. Larry graduated from Sully Christian School and Lynnville-Sully High School. He was a graduate of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. Larry served 2 years in the U.S. army 82nd Airborne Division. Although jumping...
Raymond L. Den Adel
Apr 25, 2014
Raymond Lee Den Adel was the older of two sons that were born to John J. and Nellie (De Geus) Den Adel. Raymond was born on April 23, 1932 at Pella, Iowa. He attended Battle Ridge Country School through the eighth grade and graduated from Pella High School in 1950. Ray attended Central College in Pella graduating with a...
Carl Van Donselaar
Apr 14, 2014
Carl Van Donselaar, son of John D. and Nellie (Wanders) Van Donselaar, was born on February 7, 1922 at his parents' home northwest of Leighton. Carl passed away on April 14, 2014 at the Comfort House in Pella at the age of 92.
Carl was baptized as an infant at Leighton Christian Reformed Church. He graduated from...
Alvin J. Goemaat
Apr 12, 2014
Alvin Jerry Goemaat was born on March 6, 1925, at Kirkville, Iowa, to Tunis and Alice Rouw Goemaat. He passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Jefferson Place in Pella, Iowa, at the age of eighty-nine.
Alvin's mother died when Alvin was nine years old. His father later married Rachel Kolenbrander, who became an instant loving mother...
Carmen Millado
Apr 9, 2014
Carmen E. Millado was born on July 13, 1929, in Iloilo, the Philippines to Crispin and Asuncion (Mioten) Empedrado. She passed away on April 9, 2014, at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
On July 3, 1958, Carmen was united in marriage with Eladio Millado in Manila, the Philippines. To this union, four children were born:...
John D. Thomson
Apr 8, 2014
John Douglas Thomson was born on August 8, 1946, to John Forrest and Jessie (Campbell) Thomson in Cherokee, Iowa. He graduated from Quimby High School in Quimby, Iowa with the class of 1964.
On May 29, 1971, John was united in marriage with Cheryl Saxen in Quimby, Iowa. They were blessed with three children: Stacie, Mike, and...
Geraldine Den Ouden
Mar 23, 2014
Geraldine "Gerry" M. Den Ouden, 90, of Pella, Iowa, formerly of Edgerton, Minnesota, went to be with her Lord on March 23, 2014.
Geraldine was born September 4, 1923, on a farm near Leota, Minnesota, to John and Johanna Kreuna�"she was one of nine children.
She married Gerald J. Den Ouden and they lived in...
Gloria Gates
Mar 22, 2014
Gloria Jean Bruns was born on November 12, 1943, to Eldyn and Ellen Bruns in Madison, South Dakota. She grew up as the only daughter surrounded by four brothers: Ron, Gary, Bill, and Dan. Gloria graduated from General Beadle High School and continued her education at Dakota State College in Madison, South Dakota. While attending college, Gloria met Keith...
Dawn Gay Ter Louw
Mar 19, 2014
Dawn Gay Ter Louw was born on March 22, 1957, to Donald and Donna Cowman Visser. She grew up outside of Pella and graduated from Pella High School in 1975. Her parents say she was the perfect child.
On July 18, 1975, Gay was united in marriage with Arvin Ter Louw at the First Baptist Church in...
Marie Beekhuizen
Mar 17, 2014
Marie Beekhuizen was born February 7, 1924, at Tracy, Iowa, the daughter of Willem Dirk and Marie Vande Scheur Hol. She graduated from Pella High School with the class of 1941 and following graduation earned her teaching certificate and taught in country schools in Marion County. On January 17, 1947, she was united in marriage to Bert Beekhuizen at...
Wilford Laverman
Mar 16, 2014
Wilford Roy Laverman, 86, was born on January 9, 1928, to John and Kate (Fopma) Laverman. He attended a country school near his home and graduated from the eighth grade.
On August 16, 1950, Wilford was united in marriage with Henrietta Van Rees at the Sully Christian Reformed Church. They were blessed with five children: Gayle, Wes,...
