I have decided because so many in the community in their 50s, 60s, and 70s died this past year, I’m no longer saying, “It’s tough to get old.” Those we’ve lost and their loved ones probably would prefer those who passed were here to get much older. My new saying is, “It’s part of getting...
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Rev. Daniel Hakken, 89
The Rev. Bernard Daniel Hakken, Jr., 89, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Elda Hakken; and his brother, James Hakken.
Rev. Hakken will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Donna (Hoogerhyde) Hakken; his children, Ruth (Douglas) Roosien, John...
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Melvin D. Geurts, 94
Melvin D. Geurts, 94, formerly of Lynnville died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at Accura Healthcare of New-ton. A memorial service was held Dec. 28 at Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton. A private family burial was held at the Woodland Cemetery in Lynnville. Memorials in Melvin’s name may be left at the funeral home. Memorials...
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Lavonne Evers, 82
Frances Lavonne Evers, 82, of Simpsonville, SC, widow of Robert S. “Bob” Evers, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, while surrounded by her family. A celebration of life was held Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Third Reformed Church, Pella.
Born Mar. 2, 1934, in Galesburg, Iowa, she was a daughter...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 12/29/16
I don’t know how many people like eating crab legs, maybe not too many. I was invited to go out with six other people to an all-you-can-eat crab legs meal.
None of us had eaten all day because we were crab lovers and ready to eat a bunch of crab.
The waitress came to our table. The...
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Pastor’s Pen: In with the new
This coming weekend, we will be celebrating a new year. 2017 is ready to make its entrance. People will do many events to honor its arrival. Will you be making a New Year’s resolution? If so, how will it make your life and surroundings better? God has the plan that can help.
What does it mean...
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Dueling Santas hoop it up
Sports fans attending the home basketball game for the non-conference match up of Lynnville-Sully versus East Marshall on Thursday, Dec. 22, enjoyed some festive entertainment. Shane Ehresman, L-S Superintendent, battled it out in a game of one-on-one during halftime of the boys’ game against East Marshall’s high school principal, Matt Rasmussen, former Lynnville-Sully Principal. The...
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