Erma Ver Ploeg, 87, passed away at her home in Sedona, AZ, on Jan. 8, 2021. Socially-distanced visitation with masks required will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, at Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Pella where a private family service will also be held. In lieu of flowers, please give to Alzheimer’s Disease...
Read more
About: Hometown Press
Recent Posts by Hometown Press
LaDonna Rooda, 87
After declining health, LaDonna Rooda, 87, of Newton, passed away on Jan. 9, 2021, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15, at Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home in Pella. Masks and social distancing are required. Memorials may be given to Community Heights Alliance Church in Newton.
LaDonna Belle (Bieshaar) Rooda...
Read more
Henry Gerrit
Henry Gerrit was born Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, to Mitch and Angela Correll of Sully. He weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. He has an older sister, Dorothy, age 20 months.
Grandparents are Susan Beyer and the late Loren Beyer of Sully; and Randy and Rene Correll of Callender.
Great-grandmother is Artie Shirbroun...
Read more
Chronology
From the 2020 Hometown Press files
Obituaries
Nov. 11, 2019 David Smith, 70
Jan. 1 Zetta Rae Stock, 88
Jan. 2 Edna Ozinga, 100
Jan. 2 Dick L. Dunsbergen, 76
Jan. 2 Larry Weter, 67
Jan. 5 Janet Handley, 77
Jan. 8 Barb Van Wyngarden, 69
Jan. 18 Roger Conn, 77
Jan. 24 Russ Stravers, 77
Jan. 26 Bob Guthrie, 56
Jan. 29 Ada Van Maanen, 78
Feb....
Read more
1st State Bank announces New Sharon branch expansion
1st State Bank’s New Sharon branch opened for business on Monday, Jan. 4. 1st State Bank employees shown above are Amara Mart, DeLaney DeZwarte, and James Walkup, branch manager.
1st State Bank in Lynnville has been a cornerstone financial institution serving the banking needs of the community since its inception in 1912. Over the years, their banking...
Read more
Lynnville’s Smokin’ J’s BBQ owners plan for second location, J’s 2 Pub & Grub in Reasnor
There is a new BBQ joint coming to Jasper County, and it’s an expansion that will get the tastebuds of BBQ fans watering. Jeff and Jodi Arment of Lynnville, owners of Lynnville’s Smokin’ J’s BBQ, are describing their new year’s announcement of expansion to a second location as “coming full circle.” The couple, who is...
Read more
A year in review: The good, bad, and ugly of 2020
As we reflect on the roller coaster of a year 2020 was, we are well aware it has been a year full of uncertainty, heartache and headache, and disappointment. We keep those who have struggled, mourned, and faltered close to our hearts. However, the year wasn’t without reason for celebration and praise. Join us as...
Read more
