Private funeral services for Irvin Vander Leest, 78, of Sully, were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 11, at Sully First Reformed Church, as well as livestreamed. At noon, there was a procession around the Sully square for the public to join the family going to the cemetery where people stayed...
Richard E. Lowry, 90
Richard E. Lowry, 90, of Grinnell and formerly of Montezuma, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. A private family grave-side service was held at West Liberty Cemetery near Montezuma. A public celebration of his life will be held at a later date. A memorial fund will be...
Ila Mae Huyser, 93
Ila Mae Huyser, 93, of Grinnell, died Thursday, May 7, 2020, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. A private family grave-side service was held Tuesday, May 12, at Sully Cemetery with the Rev. John Epperson officiating. Memorials may be designated to St. Francis Manor Foundation to purchase personal protective equipment for their...
Gary Walker, 83
Gary Walker, 83, of Oskaloosa passed away early Thursday morning, Apr. 16, 2020, at his home in Oskaloosa.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, private funeral services for Gary were held Saturday, Apr. 18, with Rev. Molly Goodrich of the First Christian Church officiating. Burial was in Forest Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be...
Earl Beyer, 94
Earl Beyer, 94, of Grinnell, died Saturday, May 2, 2020, at UnityPoint Grinnell Regional Medical Center.
A private family graveside service with military honors was held Tuesday, May 5, at Friends Cemetery in New Sharon with Pastor Dave Crow officiating. Memorials may be designated to the Earl M. Beyer Memorial Fund...
Harriett Taylor, 80
Harriett Taylor, 80, of Newton and formerly of rural Lynnville, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, Apr. 25, 2020, at Wesley Life Park Centre in Newton. Due to the restrictions put in place by the Department of Public Health due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family graveside service was held in the...
Lois Vander Schel, 93
Lois Pauline (Brush) Vander Schel, 93, was born May 13, 1926, near Lynnville to Lemert and Della (Renaud) Brush. She passed away peacefully on Monday, Apr. 20, 2020, at The Cottages Hospice Care in Pella. Graveside services were held on Apr. 23 at Sully Cemetery. Memorials have been designated for the Pella...