Category Archives: Obituaries

Steven Wanders, 64, of Montezuma, passed away Wednesday evening, May 22, 2024, at Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 30, at Community Hope Church in Montezuma. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lisa Wanders to determine a memorial in Steve’s name at a...

Ilda Lou Van Zee, 93, of Pella, went to her eternal home on May 15, 2024, at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House. A Celebration of Life Service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 20, at Trinity Church, Pella. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery in Pella preceded the service. Memorials may be directed to Trinity...

Dorothy Hiemstra of Knoxville passed away Sunday, Apr. 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family, at the age of 74 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Living Word Fellowship in Knoxville. Visitation was 4-7 p.m., May 3 at Jenkins Center, Knoxville.  Burial was in Graceland Cemetery, Knoxville. Dorothy Joan Hiemstra...

James Barr, 80, of Monroe, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, May 9, at Methodist Church in Monroe. His celebration of life will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 10, at Monroe Methodist Church. Memorials have been designated for Grace Fellowship Church, Des Moines. James...

Joan Verhey, 90, of Pella and formerly of Sully, passed away Apr. 24, 2024, The Cottages in Pella. Private family committal services were held Monday, Apr. 29, at Oakwood Cemetery, Pella. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Monday, Apr. 29, at Cornerstone Church, Pella. Memorials have been designated for Joshua Christian Academy in Des Moines...

Dorothea Wanders, 89, of New Sharon, passed away Saturday morning, Apr. 27, 2024, at her home in New Sharon under hospice care. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 1,  at Lighthouse Church in New Sharon. Burial was in Friends Cemetery in New Sharon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to...

Darrel Van Der Kamp, of Ankeny, died peace-fully at the age of 77 on Sunday, Apr. 28, 2024, in Des Moines. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m., Thurs-day, May 2, at Memorial Services of Iowa, located at 4208 North Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny. A private family burial will be held Friday, May 3, at Berwick Cemetery on...