Betty J. (Roose) Jochems, 90, formerly of Peoria, passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at The Cottages in Pella just two days before her 91st birthday. Private family funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Peoria Christian Reformed Church. Interment followed in Peoria Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be designated for the mission fund of...
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George Sjaardema, 91
George Sjaardema, 91, died Nov. 10, 2020. Plans for visitation without family present are pending. A private family service will be held at a future date with burial at Sully Cemetery. Memorials may be designated to Sully Christian School or Newton Christian Reformed Church.
George Frederick Sjaardema, 91, was born Oct. 29, 1929, to Joe and...
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Leroy Blom, 87
Leroy Blom, 87, of Grinnell, died Nov. 12, 2020, at Mayflower Com-munity Health Care Center in Grinnell with family by his side. A private family graveside service and burial was held Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Sully Cemetery with Pastor Brian Ochsner of Sully Christian Reformed Church officiating. Pallbearers were Jeremy Blom, Noah Kephart, Aaron Kephart,...
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Barrett Neal
Barrett Neal was born to Zach and Brooke Dunsbergen of Searsboro on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. He weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. He has a big brother, Hudson, 22 months.
Grandparents are Robin Cheek of Ankeny and Dan and Sharla Dunsbergen of Sully.
Great-grandparents are Melvin Moyer of Ankeny, Ron and Julie...
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L-S production of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid JR’ postponed
Due to COVID-19-related concerns and the rising positive infection rates in Jasper County, L-S music and drama coach Mrs. Amber Mathis said the difficult decision has been made to postpone the production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid JR."
Students have been preparing since mid-September for the show that was originally scheduled for this weekend, Nov. 13...
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Sellout, drive-through success for Killduff United Methodist Church
Cars line the streets of Killduff surrounding Killduff United Methodist Church as people wait to be served the church’s annual Thanksgiving meal drive-through style on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Thanksgiving is a time for remembering and celebrating blessings. The annual Thanksgiving supper served by the congregation of the Killduff United Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov. 7, is...
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Lynnville-Sully School Board votes to pursue full-time superintendent position
The Lynnville-Sully School District Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the search for a full-time superintendent for the 2020-21 school year with assistance from Grundmeyer Leader Search at the Thursday, Nov. 5, special board meeting.
The Nov. 5 school board meeting was prompted by discussion at the Oct. 20 regular school board meeting, which revolved...
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