Diana K. Meendering

Diana K. Meendering, age 65, of  Matlock, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at the Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

Her service will be 10:30am Saturday, July 14, 2012 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheldon, Iowa with Rev. Craig Nissen and Rev. Bob Donley ~ officiating. Burial with will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Matlock.

Visitation will be Friday, July 13, 2012 after 2:00pm with the family present from 5:00 – 7:00pm at the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon, Iowa.

Online memorial condolences may be sent to: vanderploegfunerals.com

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

Diana Kay Meendering, the daughter of Virgil and Viola (Keizer) Menning was born January 4, 1947 in Sheldon, Iowa. She grew-up on a farm near Archer where she received her education and graduated from Sheldon High School in 1965. Diana was united in marriage on October 22, 1965 to James Meendering at the Reformed Church in Archer, Iowa. The couple made their home in Matlock for the past 45 years. Diana was a mother and homemaker all of her life and in 2000, she started working at the Sheldon Hospital in the Dietary Department for 12 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, James on August 11, 2002. Diana remained in her home until passing away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at the Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa reaching the age of 65 years, 6 months and 6 days.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheldon. She loved gardening and was famous for her homemade buns and potato salad. She was all about family and family dinners and she enjoyed her children and grandchildren.

Diana is survived by her four children and their spouses, Debra and Joe Schuetz of Sheldon, Iowa; Bob and Tricia Meendering of Sheldon, Iowa; Jim and Lora Meendering of Matlock, Iowa; Kelly and Craig Klatt of Sheldon, Iowa; fifteen grandchildren, Kaylin Schuetz, Adam (Cassie) Schuetz and Casey Schuetz; Brice, Abbi, Kloe and Ellie Meendering; Jesse, Wyatt, Erin and James Meendering; Samantha, Connor and Koby Klatt; three great-grandchildren, Rilee, Khason Meendering and Taylor Michelson; her mother, Viola Menning of Sheldon, Iowa; two sisters, Carol and her husband, Larry Van Donslear of Archer, Iowa and Sue Mouw of Sheldon, Iowa; three sisters-in-law and five brothers-in-law; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James; her father, one brother-in-law and a sister-in-law.


Peter De Jong

Peter De Jong, age 85, of Orange City, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012, at the Orange City Area Health System Hospital.

There will be a memorial service on Thursday, July 12, at 10:30am, at the First Reformed Church in Maurice. The Rev. Harlan De Jong will officiate. Interment will be prior to the service at the Sherman Township Cemetery near Maurice. There will be a prayer service on Thursday, at 9:30am, at the church.

Visitation will be after 5:00pm on Wednesday, with the family present from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at the church. Arrangements are with the Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City.


Ronald J. Hinrichs

Ronald J. Hinrichs, age 64, of Ellsworth, MN died Sunday, July 8, 2012 at the Sanford Luverne Hospital in Luverne, MN. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Zion Presbyterian Church in Ellsworth with Reverend Calvin Hsu officiating. Burial will follow at the Grand Prairie Cemetery in Ellsworth, MN.

Visitation will be Friday, July 13th from 2-8 pm with the family present from 6-8 p.m. at the Zion Presbyterian Church in Ellsworth, MN. The Jurrens Funeral Home of Rock Rapids is handling services.

 

 


Donald J. Soderquist

Donald J. Soderquist, age 92, of Sibley, IA died Sunday July 8, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 12th at First Presbyterian Church in Sibley, IA, with Reverend Terry Simm officiating.  Burial will take place prior to the service and family and friends are invited to gather at the Jurrens Funeral Home at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday to leave in procession to the Holman Township Cemetery in Sibley.  Military honors will be presented by the George E. Mudge American Legion Post 324 and the William F. Allard VFW Post 7373.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 11th from 2-8 p.m. with the family present from 6-8 p.m. at the Jurrens Funeral Home in Sibley.


Lorna Henning

Lorna Henning, age 87, of Sibley, Iowa passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the Sibley Nursing and Rehab in Sibley.

Funeral Services will be Monday, July 9, 2012 at 10:30 A.M. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sibley. Rev. James Berka officiating.

Visitation will be Monday, July 9, from 9:00 A.M. to 10:15 A.M. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sibley, prior to the Funeral Service. Burial at Pleasant View Cemetery in Little Rock, Iowa.

Online Expressions of Sympathy can be sent to www.andringafuneralhome.com

The Andringa Funeral Home of Sibley in charge of arrangements for Lorna Henning.

 


Phyllis Vanden Brink

Miss Phyllis Vanden Brink, age 66, formerly of Hospers, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2012, at the Happy Siesta Care Center in Remsen.

There will be a funeral service on Monday, July 9, at 1:00pm, at the Oolman Funeral Home in Hospers. The Rev. Dr. Brian Janssen will officiate. Interment will follow at the Memorial Cemetery near Hospers.

Visitation with the family will be the hour before the service on Monday at the funeral home.