Nellie Van Wyk, 101, passed Apr. 11, 2022. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, Apr. 14, at Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Pella followed by private family graveside service at Sully Cemetery. Memorials have been designated for Oskaloosa Care Center.
Nellie Van Wyk, daughter of John W. and Maatje (Koopman) Van Manen was born July 6, 1920, in Kellogg. She attended school in the Kellogg area, graduating from Kellogg High School in 1937.
Apr. 25, 1941, she was united in marriage to Kenneth D. Van Der Wilt in Sully. To this union two children were born: Bryce D. Van Der Wilt and Judy (Mrs. Dwight) Ver Steegt. Kenneth, Nellie, and their family farmed the family farm at rural Lynnville. Feb. 1, 1966, Kenneth passed away suddenly. Nellie left the farm and moved to Pella. She worked at the Pella hospital in the dietary department from 1966-1974. Sept. 28, 1974, Nellie was united in marriage to Bert Van Wyk. She was a member of Covenant Reformed Church in Pella.
Nellie is survived by her family: Bryce (Barb) Van Der Wilt and Dwight (Judy) Ver Steegt; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; two stepdaughters-in-law Lois Van Wyk of Pella and Susan Van Wyk of New York; and many stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.
Nellie was preceded in death by her husbands; her parents; her four brothers Johnny, Peter, Art, and Dick; her sister Gertie Verwers; and her stepsons-in law Norman W. Van Wyk and Roger Van Wyk.
