Category Archives: Obituaries

Joshua Wooldridge, 33

Joshua Kyle Wooldridge was born Oct.1, 1985, to Steven and Sharon (Vos) Wooldridge in Pella. Josh died in a farming-related accident on the family farm, doing what he loved, on Oct. 31, 2018. His memorial service was held Monday, Nov. 5, at Sully Community Church.   Memorials have been designated for the Sully Community Church Mission Fund. Josh...
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Michael Stockdall, 62

Michael Ray “Droopy” Stockdall, 62, of Newton, died Wed-nesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at his home. A celebration of life visitation was held from 12-2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Least of Saints Church in Newton. The celebration ended with a prayer.  Memorials to Michael’s family may be left at the celebration. Michael, the son...
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Jim McIlrath, 79

James H. McIlrath, 79, of Grinnell, died  Oct. 22, 2018, at the Mayflower Com-munity in Grinnell. He succumbed to Parkinson’s disease. A memorial service was held Friday, Oct. 26, at the Grinnell Christian Church with the Rev. John Epperson, Grinnell Regional Hospice Chaplain, and Pastor Joel Nielson, Madison Church of Christ, both officiating. Burial will be...
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Nancy Lee Fitzpatrick, 82

Nancy Lee Fitzpatrick, 82, of Lynnville passed away Sunday, Oct.  28, 2018, after suffering a heart attack on Friday. She had just finished one of her many horse rides that she so enjoyed doing, and could not have passed on in a more meaningful way. Nancy Lee Halverson, the daughter of Bentley Alvin and Helen Susie...
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Geraldine L. Beyer, 89

Geraldine Beyer, 89, of Grinnell, died on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Grinnell United Methodist Church with Pastor Dave Crow officiating. Interment was in the Friends Cemetery in New Sharon. Memorials may be designated to the Grinnell...
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Connie Wilson, 72

Constance “Connie” Elaine (Tratchel) Conn Wilson, 72, of Newton died Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at Newton Healthcare Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, at Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton. The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, at the funeral...
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Harriett Brand, 96

Harriett Evelyn (Stek) Brand, 96, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Oct. 10, 2018. The funeral service was held Monday, Oct. 15, in Pella at Covenant Reformed Church. Harriet was born July 30, 1922, to William and Gertie (Heslinga) Stek on a farm southeast of Lacey.  She attended Johnson No. 5 Country School, about...
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