Steven Wayne Hoogeveen, 63, of Waukee died peace-fully in his home surrounded by family on Nov. 27, 2017, after a two-year fight with gastric cancer. He is survived by his parents, Stan and Clara Hoogeveen; the wife he cherished for 43 years, Connie (Kelderman) Hoogeveen; three children whom he dearly loved, Anne (Dan) Jasper, Laurie...
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Hendrika Rozendaal, 99
Hendrika Rozendaal, 99, of Grinnell and former-ly of Sully, died Nov. 27, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 30, at Sully First Reformed Church. Memorials may be given to Sully First Reformed Church or Hospice of Central Iowa.
Hendrika Johanna Matilda Zegers was born Jan. 19, 1918, to Willem and...
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Dr. Bernhard G. Wiltfang, 86
Dr. Bernhard G. Wiltfang, 86, of Grinnell, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, due to a farm accident near his home west of Grinnell.
A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, at Grinnell Christian Church with Pastor John Epperson officiating. A reception followed the service at the Elks Lodge in Grinnell. Private family...
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Sully Community Christmas this Saturday
Santa Claus visits, a ceremonial tree lighting, business open houses, and more are planned for Sully Community Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 9. Santa Claus will kick off the festivities with participation in the lighting of the new 12-foot Christmas tree at the stage/shelter in Sully’s central park starting at 8:30 a.m. Boys and girls can...
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Sully Central Park spreads the Christmas spirit
Sully’s central park is festive and aglow with Christmas spirit thanks to the Sully Garden Thyme Club and Sully Lions Club. On Monday, Nov. 20, members of both groups teamed up to decorate the park and spread Christmas cheer.
“It’s beautiful,” said Mary Vander Leest, member of the Sully Garden Club. “Thank you, everyone who came...
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Sawyer Osborn’s golden curly locks donated to CWHL
Sawyer Osborn will be six years old next month on Dec. 28 and never had a haircut until Nov. 22.
“My first haircut was this age, too, so this is a tradition,” said her mom, Brooke Bryan of Sully. She ex-plained Sawyer’s hair is very naturally curly and was getting really long – when wet her...
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L-S School Board offers early retirement program
The Lynnville-Sully School Board met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, in the high school library. School board members present were Tim Dunsbergen, Tammy Vos, Steph Young, Jer Schnell, Gerry Van Dyke, board secretary Karla De Cook, superintendent Shane Ehresman, preK-8 principal Teri Bowlin, and principal Shane Wheeler. Guests present were...
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