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HENRY W. LEUSINK
Mr. Henry Leusink, age 64, of Hull, lost his battle with esophageal lung cancer on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at his residence, surrounded by family and friends.
There will be a funeral service on Monday, April 6, at 10:00am, at the First Reformed Church in Hull. The Rev. Verlyn Boone will officiate. Interment will follow at the Hope Cemetery in Hull. Visitation with the family present will be on Sunday, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, at the CHURCH. Arrangements are with the Oolman Funeral Home in Hull.
Henry “Hank” Willis was born on December 17, 1944, in Orange City, the son of William “Bill” and Tena (Vogel) Leusink. He was raised in Minnesota, where he graduated from the Holland Christian School. He also kept busy working on the family farm with all his brothers and sisters.
During the Vietnam Conflict, on August 20, 1965, he joined the United States Air Force, becoming an aircraft maintenance specialist. While there, he completed his General Equivalency Diploma. He was first stationed in Bangkok, Thailand. He then transferred to the Davis Mountain Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona.
In Tucson, Hank met Margaret Marie Corrales, and they were married there on August 3, 1968. They first made their home in Tucson, later moving to Pipestone, Minnesota, and finally settling at Hull.
In 1971, he became a partner of Berghorst and Son in Hull. He had a true passion for traveling around and moving everything from churches, to houses, to transformers. Upon being diagnosed with cancer in 2005, he retired and began his uphill battle, surrounded by family and friends. He kept a smile on his face and God in his heart.
Hank was a member of the First Reformed Church, where he served as a deacon, elder, and Sunday school and catechism teacher. He enjoyed snowmobiling, boating, and spending time at his cabin at Lake Okoboji, especially when his grandchildren were there. He worked hard and played hard.
Survivors include his wife of more than forty years, “Marge”; two sons and their wives, Harlan and Kristi Leusink, of Paynesville, Minnesota; and Mark and Sam Leusink of Milbank, South Dakota; two loving grandchildren, Garrett and Samantha Leusink; twelve siblings, Alvina (Bob) Smith, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Kenneth (Mary) Leusink, of Hull; Marlene (Alvis) Van Beek, of Ireton; Phyllis Otten, of Sioux Falls; Janet (Bob) Kallemeyn, of Lake Benton, Minnesota; John (Ronda) Leusink, of Orange City; Hedy (Douglas) Van Bruggen, of Sioux Center; Thelma Brown, of Aberdeen, South Dakota; William “Bill” (Elaine) Leusink, of Maurice; Bernice (Gerb) Doornink, of Sioux Center; David (Carolyn) Leusink, of Charlevoix, Michigan; and Denise (Mike) Vander Broek, of Sioux Center; a sister-in-law, Valerie Leusink, of Hull; many nephews and nieces, whom he loved; and special neighbors and friends, Keith and Shirley Lambert.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley Leusink; two nephews, Michael Kallemeyn and William “B. J.” Leusink; and two nieces, Tonya Leusink and infant Kaylee Rose Cuperus.
He will be greatly missed, always loved, and forever remembered. We may have lost a husband, father, grandfather, brother uncle, and friend, but gaining an angel is never bad.
Memorials may be directed to Chears Home Health and Hospice.
WILMA J. NIBBELINK
Mrs. Wilma Nibbelink, age 70, of Orange City, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at the Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City.
There will be a memorial service on Thursday, October 29, at 1:30pm, at the Redeemer United Reformed Church in Orange City. The Rev. Todd De Rooy will officiate. Interment will be prior to the service at the West Lawn Cemetery in Orange City. There will be a prayer service on Thursday, at 12:30pm, at the Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City.
Visitation will be after 4:00pm on Wednesday, with the family present from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at the funeral home.
Wilma Joan was born on February 8, 1939, at Alton, the daughter of William and Florence (De Jong) Smit. She was raised at Alton and Orange City, where she graduated from the Christian School. She also graduated from the Western Christian High School in Hull. She then went on to the Lutheran School of Nursing in Sioux City for three years, graduating with her registered nursing degree.
On November 14, 1961, she married William Nibbelink in Orange City. They first made their home in Orange City and several other Sioux County towns. Then they moved to Waterloo and just last year returned to Orange City.
She spent one year as a missionary nurse in Rehoboth, New Mexico. Her first employment was at the Orange City Municipal Hospital, and then she was a homemaker, raising her family. Later, she worked in several nursing homes and hospitals, wherever the couple lived. With a special place in her heart for children, she particularly liked her time assisting at a day care center in Waterloo.
Mrs. Nibbelink was a member of the Redeemer United Reformed Church, where she enjoyed Christian fellowship. She appreciated the simple things in life, such as God's nature and being with family and friends. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to others.
Survivors include her husband of almost 48 years, “Bill”; five children and their spouses, Kim and Tim Foreman, of Sioux Center; Bill and Nina Nibbelink, of Cedar Falls; Heidi and Howard Van Wyhe, of Hills, Minnesota; Chad and Sara Nibbelink, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota; and Angie and Mark Den Besten, of Boyden; fifteen grandchildren; two sisters and their husbands, Karen and John Anema and Darlene and John Van Ee; and a brother and his wife, Ron and Twila Smit.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
CAROLYN J. NIEZEN
Mrs. Carolyn Niezen, age 66, of Orange City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Orange City Area Health System Hospital.
There will be a memorial service on Friday, March 12, at 11:00am, at the First Christian Reformed Church in Orange City. Pastor Bryan Dick will officiate. Interment will be prior to the service at the West Lawn Cemetery in Orange City. There will be a prayer service on Friday, at 10:00am, at the Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City.
Visitation will be after 4:00pm on Thursday, with the family present from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, at the funeral home.
Carolyn June was born on February 27, 1944, in Artesia, California, the daughter of Thomas and Swannie (Munneke) Schaafsma. She was raised in Bellflower, California, where she attended the Christian School and graduated from Valley Christian High School. She also attended a cosmetology school.
On December 30, 1963, she married Gerald Niezen in Bellflower. They made their home in California, Maryland, Oregon, and Idaho. In 2007, they moved to Orange City.
Mrs. Niezen was a homemaker and a hairdresser, working at an Army Post in Maryland and at the Inland Christian Home in Chino, California.
Wherever they lived, she was a member of a Christian Reformed Church, including the First Christian Reformed Church in Orange City. She participated in the Goods News Club in Oregon and Coffee Break and Ladies' Chorus.
Carolyn was a very active member of the Republican Party. She enjoyed playing cards, entertaining friends, cooking, and working with and riding horses. She especially liked playing with and spending time with her five granddaughters.
Survivors include her husband of more than 46 years, Jerry; two daughters and their husbands, Kathleen and Steve Swart, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Kerrie and Kevin Melville, of Joseph, Oregon; a son and his wife, Dan and Mara Niezen, of Orange City; five granddaughters, Kacie, Kaylie, and Katelynn Melville, and Heidi and Gracie Niezen; two sisters and their husbands, Florene and Ronald Hilarides, of Oakdale, California; and Rosie and Gene Van Essen, of Bellflower; a brother and his wife, Tom and Lori Schaafsma, of Joseph; and many nephews and nieces.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Loren Schaafsma.
Memorials may be directed to the Orange City Christian School.
ELIZABETH H. OGGEL
Miss Elizabeth Oggel, age 105, of Bloomington, Illinois, formerly of Orange City, passed away on January 22, 2010, at the Westminster Village in Bloomington.
There will be a graveside memorial service in the spring at the West Lawn Cemetery in Orange City. Arrangements are being completed by the Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City.
ANDREW J. OOLMAN
Mr. Andrew Oolman, age 18, of Orange City, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at the Sanford University of South Dakota Medical Center, in Sioux Falls.
There will be a memorial service on Monday, January 11, at 2:00pm, at the Dover Avenue Alliance Church in Orange City. The Rev. Jeffrey Keady will officiate. Interment will be prior to the service at the West Lawn Cemetery in Orange City. There will be a prayer service on Monday, at 1:00pm, at the Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City.
Visitation will be after 2:00pm on Sunday, with the family present from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, at the funeral home.
Andrew John was born on November 14, 1991, in Orange City.
He is survived by his parents, Greg and Melissa Oolman; his brother, Geoffrey; his sister, Maria; and his grandparents, Milo and Kay Miesen and Cliff and Arlys Oolman, all of Orange City.
Also grieving are his uncles and aunts, Al and Lisa (Oolman) Laird, of Orange City; Craig and Michelle (Miesen) Felix, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Michael “Tike” and Suzette Oolman, of Phoenix, Arizona; Skip and Mary (Miesen) McRoy, of St. Paul, Minnesota; and Michael and Michelle Miesen, of Des Moines.
Andrew showed great tenderness to his cousins, who miss him desperately: Matthew, Daniel, Olivia, Nicholas, Haley, Caleb, Brayden, Travis, Madelynn, Connor, and Samantha.
Many other family and friends are left to mourn. In his passing, Andrew gave the gift of life to up to 45 people, who have received his organs and tissues.
Andrew loved hunting and fishing, his friends, his Grandma Oolman's scotcharoo bars, and his Grandma Miesen's banana bread. We will forever miss the laughter that he brought to us all.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to ATLAS in Sioux Center.
HENRIETTA RENSINK
Miss Henrietta Rensink, age 95, of Orange City, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2009, at the Heritage House Nursing Home in Orange City.
There will be a funeral service on Friday, November 27, at 1:00pm, at the Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City. The Rev. Keith Krebs will officiate. Interment will follow at the Nassau Township Cemetery near Alton. Visitation with the family present will be the hour before the service on Friday at the funeral home.
Henrietta was born on January 8, 1914, in rural Hospers, the daughter of Gerrit and Josie (Keizer) Rensink. She was raised at Newkirk, where she graduated from high school. She also attended the National Business Training School in Sioux City.
Later, she settled in Orange City, where she was a secretary in the law offices of Van Oosterhout, Te Paske, Rens, Rensink, and Pluim for many years. In 2002, she became a resident of the Heritage House.
In earlier years, Miss Rensink was a member of the Newkirk Reformed Church, where she participated in the girls' society. For most of her adult life, she belonged to the American Reformed Church in Orange City. She was a generous person, who gave to many charities, especially Jews for Jesus.
She enjoyed bowling, quilting, traveling, and playing Scrabble and card games. She had a deep love for her nephews and nieces.
Survivors include her sister, Eleanor Van Gelder, of Alton; and five nephews and one niece and their spouses, Roger and Sheryl Koster, Leon and Ruth Koster, Beth and Ed Ascher, David and Rachel Van Gelder, Philip and Starla Van Gelder, and Mark and Anna Van Gelder.
She was preceded in death by a sister and her husband, Lyda and John Koster, and a brother-in-law, Reynold Van Gelder.
Memorials may be directed to the American Reformed Church.
KATHRYN RENSINK
Mrs. Kathryn Rensink, age 85, of Hospers, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at the Royale Meadows Care Center in Sioux Center.
There will be a memorial service on Saturday, November 15, at 10:30am, at the First Reformed Church in Hospers. The Rev. Milton Sikkema and the Rev. Harlan De Jong will officiate. Interment will be prior to the service at the Hospers Cemetery. There will be a prayer service on Saturday, at 9:30am, at the church.
Visitation will be after 4:00pm on Friday, with the family present from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at the CHURCH. Arrangements are with the Oolman Funeral Home in Hospers.
Kathryn was born on May 4, 1923, at Sheldon, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Brouwer) Swets. She was raised in the Newkirk area and attended the Hospers Christian School.
On January 31, 1947, she married Gilbert John Rensink in Hospers. They farmed east of Hospers all their married life. In later years, they moved into Hospers. In 2006, they became residents of Royale Meadows. Gilbert passed away on July 8, 2007, in Sioux Center, after more than sixty years of marriage.
Mrs. Rensink was a member of the First Reformed Church, where she participated in a circle and volunteered in the library. She also belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary in Hospers.
She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and stitching.
Survivors include her six children, Carol, and her husband, Don Kohlstedt, of Wichita, Kansas; Glenda, and her husband, the Rev. Harlan De Jong, of Aplington; Judy, and her husband, Leon Rowenhorst, of Orange City; Robert Rensink, and his wife, Karen, of Denver, Colorado; Laura, and her husband, Arlin Roskam, of Sioux Center; and Philip Rensink, of Hospers; seventeen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Della, and her husband, John Kreykes, of Sheldon; and Evelyn Van Leeuwen, of Hospers.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Andrew Roskam; and two sisters, Nell Vanden Berg and Wilma Mouw.
Memorials may be directed to the church library.
LYLE W. STANGE
Mr. Lyle Stange, age 83, of Hull, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2010, at the Sioux Center, Iowa, Community Hospital.
There will be a funeral service on Saturday, March 6, at 2:00pm, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, rural Hull. Pastor Jeremy Winter will officiate. Interment will follow at the church Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5:00pm on Friday, with the family present from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at the Oolman Funeral Home in Hull.
Lyle William was born on May 20, 1926, at Doon, Iowa, the son of William R. and Mary I. (Wagner) Stange. He was raised near Doon, was baptized and confirmed at St Paul Lutheran Church in rural Hull, and attended country school in Lyon County. After graduation, he farmed with his father.
On June 6, 1947, he married Eileen Evelyn Kosters at Sioux Center, Iowa. They farmed northeast of Doon for three years, later moving to a farm northeast of Hull, where they lived until 1970. He then pursued a career as a long-distance truck driver, retiring from the Teamsters Union after 23 years. They made their family home in Sioux City, Iowa, and later in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Lyle and Eileen then chose to make a life of leisure and moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Eileen passed away there on January 20, 2006, after more than 58 years of marriage.
Lyle then returned to his roots and became a resident of the Pleasant Acres Care Center and St Paul Lutheran Church, both of Hull.
Many of his adventures included traveling, fishing, hunting, and visiting his children.
Survivors include his four children, Virginia Linneman, of Hull; Laura, and her husband, Todd Vershowske, of Lake Wales, Florida; Michael Stange, and his wife, Rose, of San Antonio, Texas; and Meri Jo Wood, of Aztec, New Mexico; seven grandchildren, Leigh Vershowske, Tanya Vershowske, Jennifer Hebel, Jason Stange, Carla Stange, Amanda Wood, and J. Lyle Wood; four great-grandchildren, Aliyah, Makaylah, and Shaylah Hebel, and Robert Lyle Stange; two nephews, Wayne Strampe and William Stange; and two nieces, Jeanette Wissink and Carol Dierksen.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Mike Linneman; a brother and his wife, Edward and Frances Stange; and a sister and her husband, Luella and Orlynn Strampe.
Memorials may be directed to the church or Pleasant Acres.
