Monthly Archives: November 2020

Twenty-point win for L-S girls in season opener

Twenty-point win for L-S girls in season opener
The Lynnville-Sully girls got the 2020-21 basketball season off to a hot start on Friday night, Nov. 20. The Hawks defeated Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, 54-34, in Rocket territory. “It was fun to be able to get back on the floor and play a full game,” said L-S Head Coach Jerry Hulsing. “We need to enjoy every minute we get...
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers, Nov. 26, 2020

  My chasing doctors is beginning to slow down. Although I have some kind of eye procedure coming up. I had my cataracts removed some time ago and have been blind as a bat ever since. Now, I’m going to be lasered, whatever that means. I know it sounds dreadful. I might take a driver with me this...
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Eli Van Zee, infant

Eli Douglas Van Zee, son of  Scott and Brittany (Coleman) Van Zee of Sully was born Nov. 15, 2020,  at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Private family graveside service was held Friday, Nov. 20. Memorials have been designated for University of Iowa Labor and Maternity Ward/NICU, Iowa City. Eli will always be loved and...
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Steve Becker, 72

  Steve Allen Becker, 72, of Meadville, MO, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, at his home. A Celebration of Life was held Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home in Brookfield, MO, with Pastor Rex Leppin officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. Memorials to the Steve Becker Memorial Scholarship Fund (to...
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Charles James, 87

Charles A. James, 87, of Sully, was called home by the Lord on Thursday morning, Nov. 19, 2020, at Grinnell Unity Point Regional Hospital. A public funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, at Heart of Worship Church in Lynnville with the Rev. Tom Pool officiating. A face mask was required for those...
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Tillie Veenstra, 89

Tjetje (Tillie) Veenstra, 89, of Pella and formerly of Sully, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Family graveside services were held Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Sully Cemetery. All of Tjetje (Tillie) Veenstra’s days were determined by her loving and wise Creator before one of them came to be. Tjetje was...
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Brynn Lucille

Brynn Lucille Boender was born Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. Her parents are Karl and Kristin Boender of Oskaloosa. Her siblings are Malaki - 5 and Sydnie - 3. Grandparents are Tim and Rindy Vander Schel of Newton and Steve and Jan Boender of Oskaloosa. Great-grandparents are Larry...
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