Category Archives: Obituaries

Sue Eichhorn, 85, of Montezuma, passed away Thursday evening, Mar. 19, 2026, at Brooklyn Community Estates. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Apr. 24, at English Valley Bed and Breakfast. Burial will be held at a later date in Calvary Cemetery in Brooklyn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may...

Marcia Elaine (Scull) Kellogg, 79, passed away peace-fully on Mar. 19, 2026, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell, leaving behind a legacy of deep loyalty, a vibrant spirit, and a life full of cherished connections. A Celebration of Life open house will be held 1-3 p.m., Friday, Mar. 27, at St. Francis Manor Social Center,...

Norma Gosselink, 93, of Grinnell, passed away Thursday, Mar. 12, 2026, at Windsor Manor in Grinnell. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Monday, Mar. 16, at Holland-Coble Funeral Home in New Sharon. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery in Lynnville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or...

Eldon Snook, 81, of Grinnell and formerly of Montezuma, entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday evening, Mar. 15, 2026, at UnityPoint Grinnell Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Mar. 20, at the Trinity Lutheran Church near Malcom. Burial will be held in the Trinity Lutheran...

Fred Schmidt, 92, of Lynnville and formerly of Sully, passed away Mar. 4, 2026, just six weeks after his beloved Helen. He was surrounded by his daughters, and they know the first face he saw clearly in many years was Jesus. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Monday, Mar. 9, at Sully Community Church. Interment was...

Kathryn Crawford, 96, passed away Mar. 6, 2026. Celebration of Life Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, Mar. 20, at Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Pella. The Art Show begins following the service at Garden Chapel Funeral Home and lasts until 12:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to Marion County Humane Society. Kathryn Jean (Anway)...

Betty Jane Van Der Kamp was born Mar. 28, 1929, in Sully, to Harry and Ella De Jong and welcomed by her sister Almetta June. Betty died Monday, Mar. 2, 2026, at the age of 96 years, 11 months, 2 days in Sacramento, CA. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Mar. 21,...