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Keith A. Dykstra

SHELDON, Iowa -- Keith A. Dykstra, 46, of Sheldon died Friday, March 31, 2006, near Cooke City, Mont., from injuries sustained in a snowmobiling accident.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Reformed Church in Sheldon. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Sheldon. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Tuesday, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m., at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon.

Dr. Gerald C. Vande Garde

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa -- Dr. Gerald Cornelius "Doc" Vande Garde, 86, of Sioux Center passed away Saturday, April 1, 2006, at Royale Meadows Care Center of Sioux Center.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Life Reformed Church of Sioux Center, with the Rev. Carl Boersma officiating. Interment will be held prior to the memorial service in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Sioux Center. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Memorial Funeral Home in Sioux Center. There will be a prayer service at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the Vande Garde family by logging onto www.MFHonline.com

Doc was born to George and Dora (Van Wyk) Vande Garde on Oct. 29, 1919, and grew up on a farm near Hull, Iowa. He attended country school and grade school in the Hull area, where he qualified for the State Spelling Bee twice. Graduating from Hull High School at the age of 16, he was Valedictorian of his class. Doc went on to attend Northwestern Junior College and Iowa State University and graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

On Sept. 3, 1940, Doc was united in marriage to Marguerite "Marty" DeLeeuw at her parents’ home. He served in the U.S. Army as a veterinarian inspector during World War II and earned the rank of Captain. After his honorable discharge, Doc and Marty moved to Sioux Center, where they made their home and he began a veterinary practice.

The couple were members of First Reformed Church and then later Central Reformed Church. In 1991, Doc became a member of New Life Reformed Church. During their years in Sioux Center, Doc was an active participant on the Sioux Center Community School Board, Board of Adjustment, Recreation and Arts Council, Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion. In addition, he was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and Iowa State University Alumni Association. Doc’s devoted work at the Tri-State Livestock Sales Company helped it grow into a popular Northwest Iowa auction venue. Doc retired from his veterinary practice in 1974.

In Doc’s spare time, he enjoyed tending to the beautiful flowers surrounding his home, fishing with family and friends, and golfing with buddies and his wife. Family and friends recall the delicious T-bone steaks Doc cooked to perfection on a cast-iron griddle in his back yard or at Oak Grove Park. He was an expert on American history and World War II trivia. Doc and Marty enjoyed dancing together at Cedar Cabin to their favorite big band music and in his later years, Doc looked forward to watching Lawrence Welk and Guy Lombardo on television every Saturday evening. As an avid sports fan, Doc looked forward to Howard Lubach taking him to watch the Sioux Center Warriors play basketball. As a fervent New York Yankee and Iowa State University Cyclone fan, Doc could share stories and statistics going back to the 50’s.

Doc enjoyed being a grandfather and great-grandfather, sharing enthusiastically with his visitors the many photos surrounding his room, talking about his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought much joy into his life. Doc was especially grateful to his sister Ruth and her family for their faithful visits and generous care.

God blessed Doc with a long and full life, and He provided healing to Doc through heart problems, a ruptured aortic aneurysm and a severe car accident in 1996 in which Doc suffered critical injuries. Doc’s family is deeply grateful to many of the nurses and aides, who provided wonderful care to him through the last nine and one-half years of his life. The nursing home staff grew to love Doc, discovering he was really a big teddy bear.

Left to cherish his memory and thankful for having been a part of his life are two sons and their wives, Larry and Linda Vande Garde of Topeka, Kan. and Gerry and Arlis Vande Garde of Bloomington, Minn.; a daughter and her husband, Shari and Glen Brouwer of Sioux Center; two sisters, Muriel Koele of Sioux Falls, S.D. and Ruth and her husband, George Meendering of Sioux Center; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Preceding Doc in death were his wife of 43 years, Marty; and a brother, Don.

The Vande Garde family prefers memorials be directed to the New Life Reformed Church Building Fund, CHEARS Home Heath and Hospice or the New Nursing Home Project in care of the Sioux Center Community Hospital Foundation.

Lavina Irene Brockman

COLERIDGE, Neb. -- Lavina Irene Brockman, 87, of Coleridge, Neb., died Friday, March 31, 2006, at her residence.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Coleridge. Burial will be in Coleridge City Cemetery. Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 6 to 7 p.m., at Wintz Funeral Home in Coleridge. Visitation will resume one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.

Vida Loraine Maslonka

PENDER, Neb. -- Vida Loraine Maslonka, 85, of Pender died Saturday, April 1, 2006, at Pender Care Center.

Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Munderloh Funeral Home in Pender. Burial will be in Veterans Cemetery at Sturgis, S.D.

The Rev. Clarence Richardson

STORM LAKE, Iowa -- The Rev. Clarence Clifford Richardson, 95, of Storm Lake was called from this world to his eternal reward Thursday, March 30, 2006, at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.

Services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake, with the Rev. Duane Queen officiating. Burial will be in Storm Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m., at Fratzke and Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Condolences may be sent online to www.fratzkejensen.com.

Clarence C. Richardson was born Jan. 10, 1911, in Henrietta Township, Richland County, Wis., the son of Ray and Ruby (Graves) Richardson. He attended country school in Wisconsin and high school in Davenport, Iowa. He was a graduate of Cornell College and the Presbyterian Theological Seminary at the University of Dubuque in Iowa, with graduate work done at Chicago University.

He married Margaret McClure on Nov. 20, 1931. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Marjorie and Marvin.

Throughout his life he was a pioneer in the ministry of the church and a pillar of his community. Over his life, he served congregations in Amboy, Minn., Algona, Iowa, Chicago, Ill., and Storm Lake, Iowa.

On June 5, 2005, he celebrated the 67th anniversary of his ordination. He held offices in the Presbytery, Synod and General Assembly. He spent eight years as a member and director of stewardship of the General Assembly staff, with offices in the Inter-Church Center in New York City. It was there that he wrote and directed the funding campaigns for the Presbyterian denomination's 2,200 congregations.

He was instrumental in recognizing the need for camping facilities and thereby securing 37 acres of lake shore property on the northwest side of Okoboji for the Sioux City Presbytery. It continues to be used today as a Presbyterian camp.

He returned much to his community, serving tirelessly in many capacities. He was a staunch supporter of Buena Vista University, serving as vice president for the development of Buena Vista College, a member of the board of trustees and involved with president Henry Olson's executive committee. He was also involved as a member of The Order of the Arch. He was a member of the Buena Vista County Hospital board and helped to organize the "foundation." He recently served as adviser for the community campaign for building and refurbishing the health center. He was also a participant of the Buena Vista Habitat for Humanity board and a longtime member of Storm Lake's Hy-Noon Kiwanis.

He retired from the active ministry in 1978 as pastor emeritus and he and Margaret made their home in Storm Lake and enjoyed wintering in Weslaco, Texas.

He will be remembered as an honorable servant of the church, a man of faith and an energetic force for community good. A devoted family man, he will be remembered with love and missed by all those who knew him.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter and her husband, Marjorie and Larry Porter of Des Moines; a son and his wife, Marvin and LaVon Richardson of Storm Lake; grandchildren, Loren Porter of Des Moines, Timothy (Debbie) Hansen of Spokane, Wash., Debbie and Anne Hansen of Des Moines, Kevin (Mary) Richardson of Hillsboro, Ore., and Kimberly (Sean) Mish of Tigard, Ore.; and great-grandchildren, Erin and Luke Hansen, Simone and Alex Richardson, Kira and Zoe Mish, Joshua, Ashley, Brandon and Paige Hansen-Signs. He will be missed by a personal friend, Dorothy Weitzel.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, on Feb. 8, 1998; a brother, Robert; a sister, Margaret Bennett; a granddaughter, Mary Catherine; and a son-in-law, the Rev. Doyle Hansen.

A memorial has been established in his name at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake, where he served as pastor from 1945 to 1955 and from 1972 until his retirement in 1978.

Keith A. Dykstra

SHELDON, Iowa -- Keith A. Dykstra, 46, of Sheldon passed away Friday, March 31, 2006, near Cooke City, Mont. from injuries suffered in a snowmobiling accident.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Reformed Church in Sheldon, with the Rev. David Brower officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m., at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon.

Keith Alan Dykstra, the son of Maynard and Edna (Den Hartog) Dykstra, was born Dec. 8, 1959, in Sheldon. He was raised on a farm south of Sheldon. He received his education in Sheldon schools and graduated from Sheldon High School. He went on to attend Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, and NCC in Sheldon, where he graduated as a computer programmer.

On Sept. 5, 1980, he was united in marriage with Donna De Hoogh in Sheldon. After their marriage, he was employed at Ritter Elevator in Ritter, Iowa, Plainview Hog in Sioux City and later lived in Chicago, Ill., where he was employed at Continental Grain Company. The couple returned to Sheldon in 1989, where he operated his own hog operation.

He was a member of First Reformed Church, where he taught Sunday school, catechism and was a deacon. He served on the board of Farmer Mutual Insurance and various other boards. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling and was known as a handyman. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 25 years, Donna; four children, Blake, Jordan, Bryant and Kayla, all of Sheldon; his mother, Edna Dykstra of Sheldon; a sister and her husband, Mavis and Jim Aberson of Orange City, Iowa; a brother and his wife, Mark and Chris Dykstra of Hospers, Iowa; his mother-in-law, Minnie De Hoogh of Sheldon; a sister-in-law and her husband, Alvera and David Kidder of Grand Rapids, Mich.; a brother-in-law and his wife, Gary and Nadine De Hoogh of Sheldon; nieces, nephews and other relatives; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Maynard Dykstra.

Nadean Chapman

WAKEFIELD, Neb. -- Nadean Chapman, 85, of Folsom, Calif., died Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at a California nursing home.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Wakefield Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bressler-Munderloh Funeral Home in Wakefield.

Raymond J. Renken

LE MARS, Iowa -- Raymond J. Renken, 92, of Le Mars died Monday, April 3, 2006, at his residence.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Le Mars. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the American Legion Heeren-McHale-Wilken Post 724. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Thursday, with the family present after 6 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:30 p.m., at Carlsen Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation will resume 9:30 a.m. until service time Friday at the church.

Lawrence Van Westen

SIBLEY, Iowa -- Lawrence "Lornie" Van Westen, 82, of Sibley died Sunday, April 2, 2006, at Country View Manor in Sibley.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. today at Walton-Roste Funeral Home in Sibley, with the Rev. Gary Van Heukelom officiating. Burial will be in Holman Township Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the American Legion George E. Mudge Post 324 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars William F. Allard Post 7373.

Lawrence Edward Van Westen was born Oct. 4, 1923, the son of Wiard and Ella Mae (Hilbrands) Van Westen in George, Iowa. He attended country school in Sibley and in the Bigelow, Minn., areas.

On Jan. 7, 1947, he was united in marriage to Harmina Risius in Sibley. After their marriage, the couple farmed northwest of Sibley until moving into town in the fall of 1963. He then worked for the Cargill Elevator in Sibley until it closed, then he worked for Mauch Company for a short time. He then worked for Osceola County Co-op Oil, where he drove their LP truck. He also worked on a painting crew in Sibley. In 1976, he returned to Cargill in Royal, Iowa, and in 1977, he moved his family there. He retired from Cargill in February 1990. In December 2002, the couple returned to Sibley to live. On March 1, 2005, he became a resident of Country View Manor.

He was a former member of Trinity Reformed Church in Sibley.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Harmina Van Westen of Sibley; five children, Karen Van Westen of Sibley, Larry (Donna) Van Westen of Spencer, Iowa, Gregory Van Westen of Des Moines, Connie Van Westen of Sibley and Jeffrey (Renee) Van Westen of Royal, Iowa; five grandchildren, Cavell (Emily) Van Westen, Michal (Jodi) Van Westen, Cary (Jason) Rueter, Keira Van Westen and Ryan Van Westen; six great-grandchildren, Skylar, Carson, Shaylee, Keagan, Nicholas and Cora; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Minnie Van Westen; two brothers and their wives, Evert and Jeanette and John and Dorothy; a sister and her husband, Viola and Edward Hohensee; and an infant grandson, Christian Louis.

Steven Swenson

STORM LAKE, Iowa -- Steven Swenson, 27, of Waukee, Iowa, formerly of Storm Lake and Sergeant Bluff, passed away suddenly while participating in a fundraising program at Schaller-Crestlands High School in Iowa.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Merle Hay Funeral Home in Des Moines. Memorial services will also be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home in Sioux Falls, S.D. Condolences may be sent online to www.millerfh.com.

Steven was born March 31, 1979, in Sioux Falls, S.D. He attended school in Sergeant Bluff and Carroll, Iowa, where he graduated from high school. Following high school, he attended college at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, where he graduated with a bachelors degree. He was currently employed as a training development instructor with Allied Insurance Company in Des Moines.

For activities, he enjoyed all different kinds of sports. He enjoyed hunting and helping others.

Grateful for having shared his life are his parents, Larry and Mary Swenson of Brandon, S.D.; two sisters, Dawn Cosgrove of West Des Moines and Heather (Dana) Arazi of Brandon, S.D.; and his grandfather, Milton Leischner of Sioux Falls, S.D.

Faye L. Christensen

HARTINGTON, Neb. -- Faye L. Christensen, 67, of Hartington died Thursday, April 6, 2006, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, S.D.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 21, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartington. The body was cremated. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

Edward Roghair

SIBLEY, Iowa -- Edward Roghair, 73, of Sibley died Thursday, April 6, 2006, at Osceola Community Hospital in Sibley.

Services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Sibley. Burial will be in Holman Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, with the family present 2 to 4 p.m., at Andringa Funeral Home in Sibley.

Karen Bergert

REDFIELD, Iowa -- Karen Bergert, 59, of Redfield died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, in Des Moines following a sudden illness.

Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, with the family present 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

Jeff Zoet

HULL, Iowa -- Jeff Zoet, 34 of rural Hull died Friday, April 7, 2006, at his farm.

Arrangements are pending with Oolman Funeral Home in Hull.

John Kuiper

HOSPERS, Iowa -- John Kuiper, 69, of Hospers passed away Friday, April 7, 2006, at Orange City Municipal Hospital.

Memorial services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Christian Reformed Church in Hospers, with the Rev. Duane Tinklenberg, officiating. Interment will be prior to the services in Hospers Cemetery. There will be a prayer service 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Oolman Funeral Home in Hospers. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. today, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

Survivors include his wife, Janice (Roetman) of Hospers; two sons and their wives, Greg and Margaret Kuiper of Luverne, Minn. and Dan and Kathy Kuiper of Tempe, Ariz.; a daughter and her husband, Laura and Gary Malenke of Orange City; 10 grandchildren, Christopher, Sonya and Janelle Kuiper, Matthew, Jarred and Scott Kuiper and Neil, Caleb, Schuyler and Justine Malenke; and a sister and her husband, Delores and Marvin De Jong of Orange City.

He was preceded in death by a sister and her husband, Winifred and Eugene Haarsma.

Memorials may be directed to the Crossroad Bible Institute, which provides Bible instruction to inmates.

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