Obituary Listing

Aug 5, 2024

Sheila Jean Helm was born August 27, 1949, to Robert and Minerva (Schakel) Budding in Des Moines, Iowa.

Sheila lived in Ida Grove and Schleswig in her early years of life moving to Pella as a teen. She lived in Pella most of her life. She attended Pella High School where she graduated in 1967.

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Jul 29, 2024

Marilyn Jean Elscott, 90, of Kansas City, Missouri died July 29, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren as well as the attentive and caring assisted living and hospice staff.  Hymns were sung, stories were told, memories were shared, tears were shed, and laughter was heard.  She had a beautiful send-off.

Marilyn was...

Jul 27, 2024

Norman Lee Dieleman was born August 28, 1947, the oldest son of Louis and Bernice (Jansen) Dieleman in Newton, Iowa. He was raised on farms near Sully, Iowa, along with his younger brother, Edwin. Norm attended Sully Christian Grade School and was a 1965 graduate of Pella Christian High School. He attended Dordt College after which he was drafted...

Jul 21, 2024

Donna Jean Hanna was born September 13, 1939, to William Howard and Mabel (Wilcox) Livezey, in the Mahaska Hospital.

Donna attended Tracy Consolidated School, was a 1957 graduate of Tracy High School and AIB in Des Moines. She worked for Grinnell Reinsurance for a short time and then she worked for Pella Corp. for 28 years.

Jul 21, 2024

Edwin James Meinders was born October 22, 1949, to Everett and Gertrude (Van Gorp) Meinders in Mahaska County, Iowa.

Ed lived in Leighton, Iowa, his whole life. He attended Pella Christian Grade School and was a 1967 graduate of Pella Christian High School.

On July 17, 1970, he was united in marriage to Martha Klyn...

Jul 20, 2024

Steve Peterson was born in Denison, Iowa, on April 22, 1959. He grew up and graduated from high school in Heyworth, Illinois. While in high school, he re-programed the juke box in the school cafeteria to play his favorite song, "Hooked on a Feeling".

He attended college and graduated from the University of Iowa in 1980. While...

Jul 16, 2024

Lucille Joan Vos was born October 3, 1940, to Everett and Harriet  (Dieleman) Vande Voort, in Newton, Iowa. Lucille passed away July 16,, 2024, at The Cottages in Pella, Iowa.

Lucy attended Jasper County Schools, Sully Christian Schools and graduated from Lynnville-Sully High School. She worked in retail sales for Target for 10 years.

On...

Jul 9, 2024

Jack Lee Vander Schaaf was born September 22, 1961, to Carl and Shirley (Postma) Vander Schaaf at the Pella Hospital. Soon after his birth, the family moved to Independence, Iowa. Jack spent his growing up years in the idyllic, small-town Iowa of the 60's and the early 70's: riding bikes with the gangs of neighborhood kids, going to Boy...

Jun 30, 2024

Lori Jo Garrard,  the daughter of Donald and Nora "Jean" (Hart) Auchampach, was born May 24, 1957, in Britt, Iowa.

Lori graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in 1975 and attended Iowa Central Community College and Upper Iowa University.

On June 6, 1981, she was married to Donald Garrard at Presbyterian Church in Garner.

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Jun 26, 2024

Jacoba "Cobie" Spoelstra was born February 26, 1939, to Jelle and Anna (Kuiken) De Vries at their home in Slootdorp, Noord Holland, the Netherlands. Cobie and her family immigrated to the United States in 1949, and settled near Leighton. Cobie attended Pella Christian Schools.

On June 3, 1960, she was united in marriage to Bernard Spoelstra at...

Jun 21, 2024

Shannon Diane Sanders was born September 22, 1976, to Ron and Nancy (Carter) Rockhold in Burlington, Iowa.  She passed away on June 21, 2024.

Shannon  graduated from  Central Lee High School in 1995. She went on to Bethel University where she graduated with a degree in business and accounting. Shannon was gifted when it came to working...

Jun 21, 2024

Our beloved mother and grandmother Lorna Marie Witt, age 97, passed away June 21, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Cottages of Pella.

She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom and her love. Full of love, laughter and resilience, she touched the lives of all...

Jun 17, 2024

Brock Anthony Pope was born April 22, 1990, to Jack and Ronda (Wright) Pope in Pella, Iowa. On Monday, June 17, 2024, after celebrating his first Father's Day, Brock tragically passed away in a motor vehicle accident.

Brock was a 2008 graduate of Pella Community High School, and a graduate of Iowa State University. Brock's passion was...

Jun 8, 2024

John "Merlin" Van Dyk was born September 12, 1933, in the kitchen of his parents' farmhouse in Prairie City, Iowa. He passed away June 8, 2024, at the age of 90.

Merlin graduated from 8th grade of a one room country school and then worked on the family farm until being drafted into the Army in 1956....

Jun 4, 2024

Kenneth Bernard Mulgrew, 85, of Pella IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, peacefully passed away, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation for friends and family will be held on Saturday June 8, 2024, from 9-11 a.m. at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, followed by an 11:30 a.m., Mass of...

May 26, 2024

Allan Klein was born July 11, 1971, to Arvin L. and Phyllis (Barron) Klein   in Pella, Iowa. He passed away on May 26, 2024.

Allan was a 1991 graduate of Pella High School and went on to DMACC as an autobody technician. He was talented with upholstery for auto and boats and did some welding. Most of...

May 25, 2024

Stanlynn Stieg, age 55 of Otley, passed away at the Pella Regional Health Center on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Stanlynn was born on May 14, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois. She worked for many years at the Wal Mart in Pella.

Stanlynn loved playing card games, especially poker, Cribbage, and Bingo. She enjoyed her time spent with friends...

May 24, 2024

Harold Sikma was born on a farm near Ocheyedan, Iowa, on November 15, 1924, to Harry and Jeannette Sikma. He passed away May 24, 2024, in Pella, Iowa.

Harold attended country school through the 8th grade. He and his brothers worked hard to help his father pay off the family farm, and though he ended up in...

May 23, 2024

Louise Grace Thiesse was the youngest child born April 21, 1939, to William Robert and Grace (George) Turnbull, in Albany, New York.

Louise attended Hope College in Holland, Michigan where she met Delmar Thiesse, a seminary student at Western Theological Seminary.  They were married August 18, 1962. Del continued his seminary studies and Lou taught 5th grade...

May 22, 2024

Peter Knox Schooler was born August 28, 1972, to Nick V. and Linda (Christenson) Schooler, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Peter was a 1992 graduate of Carlisle High School. Throughout his life, he lived in Indianola, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, and Pella, Iowa. He was a member of Third Church in Pella.

Peter is survived by his mother Linda,...