Bridger Brooks was born Monday, Apr. 12, 2021, to Logan and Krysta (Van Maanen) Spoelstra of Lynnville. He weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. He was welcomed by his big brother, Rhett, who turned five on Apr. 13.
Grandparents are Robert Spoelstra of New Sharon, Donna Spoelstra of Pella, and Bryce and...
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Ron Vande Voort, 81
Ronald Calvin Vande Voort was born July 17, 1939, to Everett and Harriet (Dieleman) Vande Voort in Newton. He passed away at the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines on Apr. 22, 2021, at the age of 81. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Monday, Apr. 26, at Covenant Reformed Church, Pella.
Ron attended Jasper County...
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Dennis Smith, 43
Dennis Smith, 43, of rural Searsboro, passed away Wednesday, Apr. 21, 2021, at Pella Comfort House due to complications from MELAS Syndrome. His body was cremated and a Celebration of Life Service was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 24, at Lynnville Friends Church with Pastors Jamie Bogaard and David Pinkerton officiating. In lieu of...
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Joann Nikkel, 85
Joann (Swank) Nikkel, 85, of Pella, passed away Monday, Apr. 19, 2021, at Hospice of Pella Comfort House.
Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Apr. 23, at Calvary Christian Reformed Church, Pella. Private family committal service was held at Peoria Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested for Pella Christian High School.
Joann Swank: A child of...
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Harley Van Weelden, 82
Harley Van Weelden, 82, of Pella and formerly of Sully, passed away Tuesday, Apr. 13, 2021, at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House. Fu-neral services were held Friday, Apr. 16, at Calvary Christian Reformed Church in Pella. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery, Pella. Memorials may be given to the Hospice of Pella Comfort House.
Harley Blaine...
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Bob Gray, Jr., 78
Robert “Bob” Lee Gray, Jr., the son of Robert L., Sr. and Ruth (Pickett) Gray, was born July 5, 1942, in Unionville, MO. He graduated from Newton High School with the Class of 1960.
Aug. 15, 1964, Bob was united in marriage with Barbara Turner. Bob worked for the Maytag Company for 14 years. He drove...
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Marvin Long, 80
Marvin Long, 80, of rural Searsboro, passed away Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021, at his home. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Apr. 10, at Holland-Coble Funeral Home in New Sharon. Burial was in Friends Cemetery in New Sharon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Sharon Fire and Rescue...
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