Obituaries

Area Funerals

Harold De Wit

 

Mr. Harold De Wit, age 83, of Hull, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012, at the Sioux Center Community Hospital and Health Center.

There will be a memorial service on Monday, August 13, at 2:00pm, at the First Christian Reformed Church in Hull. The Rev. Carl Klompien will officiate. Interment will be prior to the service at the Hope Cemetery in Hull. There will be a prayer service on Monday, at 1:00pm, at the Oolman Funeral Home in Hull.

Visitation will be after 2:00pm on Sunday, with the family present from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, at the funeral home.

 

Henry M. Kramer

Henry M. Kramer, age 88, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon, Iowa.

His services will be 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the Bethel Reformed Church in Sheldon, Iowa with Rev. Troy Van Beek ~ officiating. Burial with Military Graveside Services by the: Sheldon V.F.W. Bunker-Peterson Post #7354 and the American Legion Mc Glothlen-Cowie Post #145 of Sheldon, IA will be held at 9:45 A.M. at the East Lawn Cemetery in Sheldon.

Visitation will be Friday, August 10, 2012 after 4:00 P.M. with the family present from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon.

Online memorial condolences may be sent to: vanderploegfunerals.com

Arrangements under the care of Vander Ploeg Funeral Home, Sheldon, Iowa.

Henry Martin Kramer, the son of Martin and Ida (Nieuwenhuis) Kramer was born on July 17, 1924 in Orange City, Iowa. He received his elementary education at the Orange City Christian School in Orange City, Iowa and the Lynden Christian School in Lynden, Washington and attended high school in Newkirk, Iowa. He then joined the United States Army during WW II and served in the European Theater of Operations as a medic, driving the ambulance. After the service he returned to Iowa and was united in marriage to Geneva Oolbekkink on November 20, 1946 in the Newkirk Reformed Church in Newkirk, Iowa. The couple made their home in Sheldon, where Henry worked at a radiator shop, Fedders & DeJong Hatchery and for the Farmers Co-op Elevator as a truck driver until he retired in 1986. Henry passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon, Iowa reaching the age of 88 years and 23 days.

He was a charter member of Bethel Reformed Church in Sheldon and served as an usher. He enjoyed playing softball, fishing, gardening, growing flowers and bird watching. He also loved being outdoors either in the mountains or by a lake.

Memories of Henry are cherished by his wife of 65 years, Geneva; and their children, Marvin Kramer of Leander, TX; Leland Kramer of Sioux City, IA; Peggy and her husband, Ted Riepma of Sheldon, IA and Dixie and her husband, Gordon MacNeil of Tuscaloosa, AL; six grandchildren, Ami Kramer, Dave Kramer, Rachel (Dan) Hoeck, Kim Riepma, Toni Stroup, Kelly MacNeil; four great-grandchildren, Logan and Jerran Kramer, Brynn Hoeck, Boston Matzke; and a sister, Aletta O’Neal of Seattle, WA; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a son, Rodney Kramer; his parents; a brother-in-law, Andy O’Neal and seven brothers and sisters-in-law and their spouses.

Betty L. Brotherton

Betty L. Brotherton, age 80 of Paullina, passed away on Thursday August 9, 2012 at the Orange City Area Health System in Orange City,

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Paullina.  Rev. Donald Erickson will officiate, with burial in the Prairie View Cemetery in Paullina.

Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Monday, with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Eldridge Family Funeral Home in Paullina.

Harriet Driesen

Mrs. Harriet Driesen, age 96, of Hull, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at the Royale Meadows Care Center in Sioux Center.

There will be a memorial service on Saturday, August 11, at 10:30am, at the First Christian Reformed Church in Hull.  The Rev. Carl Klompien will officiate.  Interment will be prior to the service at the ValleyView Cemetery in Rock Valley.  There will be a prayer service on Saturday, at 9:15am, at the Oolman Funeral Home in Hull.

Visitation will be after 4:00pm on Friday, with the family present from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at the funeral home.

Dr. Kenneth “Doc” Fertig

Dr. Kenneth “Doc” Fertig, age 79, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at the Sanford Senior Care in Sheldon, Iowa.

His service will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Sheldon United Methodist Church in Sheldon, with Rev. Marvin Lindley officiating. Burial with a graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M. at the East Lawn Cemetery in Sheldon.

Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon.

Online memorial condolences may be sent to: vanderploegfunerals.com

Dr. Kenneth Olson Fertig, the son of Eugene and Hilma (Olson) Fertig was born April 21, 1933 in Odebolt, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed in the First Presbyterian Church in Odebolt. He received his education in Odebolt, graduating from Odebolt High School in 1951. Ken then went on to Iowa State University in Ames and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1957. Ken served in the Army during the Berlin Crisis and Korean War. He set up his veterinary practice in Sheldon, where he practiced until 1993. On June 1, 1958, Ken was united in marriage to Janet Ogden in Odebolt, Iowa. To this union three children were born; Scott, Steven and Susan. Ken passed away at Sanford Senior Care in Sheldon on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 reaching the age of 79 years, 3 months and 17 days.

He was an active member in the Sheldon United Methodist Church. He served on the Sheldon Public School Board and held many offices (including president) in the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association and was awarded the President’s Award in 1990. He served on the Village Northwest Board as president, and was on the committee to help found the Village. He also was president of the Sheldon Industrial Development Corporation. He loved his family, the Sheldon Orabs, and the ISU Cyclones. He also loved to travel, golf, fish and read. After retirement, the Fertig’s enjoyed their Spirit Lake Cottage, visiting their children and grandchildren and wintering in Mesa, Arizona.

He is survived by his wife, Janet; three children, Scott (Pam) of Midlothian, Texas, Steven of McAllen, Texas, and Susan (Darrin) Duffy of Gilbert, Arizona; eight grandchildren, Jillian and Jaime Fertig, Lauren and Mackenzie Fertig, Katelyn, Kyle, Austin and Allyson Duffy; also other relatives and friends.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Phyllis Hall and brother-in-law, Bob Hall and sister-in-law Judy Mandernach.

Tom McDougall

Tom McDougall, age 66 of Melvin, IA passed away at the Veterans Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD on Wednesday, August 8, 2012.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Melvin. Rev. Judith Johnson will be officiating.

Visitation will be at the Sanborn Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10th with the family present from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Burial will be at Baker Township Cemetery in Melvin.

The Sanborn Funeral Home in Sanborn is in charge of the arrangements for 66 year old Tom McDougall of Melvin. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.sanborn-hartleyfuneralhomes.com

The Osceola County Courthouse is closed Monday from 9 to Noon to attend the funeral. Clerk of Courts office WILL BE OPEN REGULAR HOURS