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Edna Ozinga, 100

Edna Ozinga, 100, of Pella, died Jan. 2, 2020. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 6, at Garden Chapel Fu-neral Home in Pella. Interment was in Peoria Cemetery. Memorials have been designated for Jefferson Place in Pella. Edna Lucille Ozinga was born Nov. 5, 1919, in Mahaska County on the County Line Farm, six miles south...
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Dick L. Dunsbergen, 76

Dick L. Dunsbergen, 76, Cheyenne, WY,  passed away Jan. 2, 2020, in Cheyenne. A memory service was held  Wednesday, Jan 8, in the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home in Cheyenne. Dick was born Jan. 7, 1943, in Grinnell, to Case and Madge Dunsbergen. He married “Micki” Verhey Sept. 9, 1960, in Lynnville. ...
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Zetta Rae Stock, 88

Zetta Rae Stock, 88, of Newton, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 1, 2020, at home. A visitation will be held at the Killduff United Methodist Church on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 2-4 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Fredregill Funeral & Cremation Care, 107 North Main Street in Baxter on Sunday, Feb....
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Janet Handley, 77

Janet L. “Jan” (Maasdam) Handley, 77, of Ankeny, began her eternal life with her heavenly family on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, at Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Pella, with visitation beginning two hours prior to the service. Memorials may be given to one of...
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2019 Chronology

The Hometown Press prints all new arrival, anniversary, and death information FREE every week. For your information to be included on the chronology page at this time next year, submit new arrival, anniversary, and obituaries (tell your funeral director) to [email protected] or call 641-594-3200. You may also submit announcements online at www.hometownpressia.com. We will gladly...
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One word to define 2019 commUNITY

As we launch into the new year, it’s a good time to reflect back on 2019, a year marked with heart-warming moments, economic progress, and challenges. Throughout all of the highs and lows, one thing rings resoundingly clear – the community stepped up and together lent a helping hand to those in need, celebrated  success,...
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