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Alfred Fick
Alfred Fick, age 87, of Boyden, IA, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Center in George.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, March 27th, at St. John Lutheran Church – rural Boyden. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, March 26th, from 2:00 to 8:00 PM with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Jurrens Funeral Home in George, IA.
Alfred Fritz William Fick was born on October 16, 1924, at Boyden, IA, the son of John and Marie (Bahlke) Fick. He was baptized on November 2, 1924. He was confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church on April 2, 1939. His Bible verse was Psalm 51:12. Alfred attended St. John Christian Day School near Boyden. On December 18, 1946, he was united in marriage to Elsie Winter. Together they farmed and operated a Registered Brown Swiss dairy until 1987. They retired and moved into Boyden in 1991. Alfred moved to the Good Samaritan Center in George on July 7, 2009. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church his entire life. He served on the church council and faithfully attended Bible class. In his younger years, he enjoyed Brotherhood and playing dart ball. He served on the Boyden Co-op and AMPI Boards. Alfred was a member of the Brown Swiss Association and exhibited his cattle at fairs. Alfred and Elsie traveled extensively. They attended many national Brown Swiss conventions. They enjoyed Senior Camps and tours sponsored by Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp. Their international travels included Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and Australia.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Elsie; children, Linda (Kent) Olson of St. Paul, MN, Pastor John (Kathy) Fick of Grand Forks, ND, Carleen (Kevin) Ringgenberg of Springdale, AR, and Galen (Sandy) Fick of Boyden, IA; 6 grandchildren, Pastor Erik Olson of Elk Point, SD, Kyle Ringgenberg of Fort Worth, TX, Pastor Marie (David) Olson Purcell of San Antonio, TX, Matthew (Heidi) Fick of Williston, ND, Kari Ringgenberg of Springdale, AR, and Anna Fick of Grand Forks, ND; great granddaughter Elliot Kate Fick of Williston, ND; sister-in-law, Erma Fick of Hull, IA; brothers-in-law, Jurgen Oeding of Luverne, MN, Paul Albers of Adelaide, Australia; nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie Fick; brothers, Ferdinand, Rudolf; sisters, Anna Oeding, Larine Oeding, Erna Albers, still born sister; and brother-in-law Walter Oeding.
Bertha H. Vander Stoep
Mrs. Bertha Vander Stoep, age 96, of Orange City, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2012, at the Heritage House Nursing Home in Orange City.
There will be a memorial service on Monday, March 26, at 3:00pm, at the American Reformed Church in Orange City. The Rev. Jonathan Opgenorth 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 2:00pm, 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.
Bertha Henrietta was born on June 1, 1915, in rural Orange City, the daughter of Henry and Dena (Reinders) Vellinga. She was raised in the Carnes and Middleburg areas.
On February 15, 1937, she married
Roy Arthur Vander Stoep in Middleburg. They made their home in Orange City, where she was a homemaker. Roy passed away on August 19, 1994, after more than 57 years of marriage.
In 2008, she moved into the Heritage House, after spending some time at both the Pioneer Memorial Home and Landsmeer Ridge Assisted Living, both in Orange City.
Mrs. Vander Stoep was a very active member of Trinity Reformed Church and the community. Throughout her life she was an avid reader, and she enjoyed discussing world events and politics. She was an excellent seamstress and made many clothes for her daughters, herself and others. She treasured every moment spent with the family. For over 50 years she was a member of the Birthday Club, whose focus was good desserts, good coffee, and great friendships.
Survivors include her two daughters and their husbands, Francine and Marvin Muilenburg, of Orange City; and Diane and Dr. Tim Daniels, of Storm Lake; five grandchildren, Lacey and Matt Jones, of Vernal, Utah; Cora and Matthew Brumlow, of Chicago, Illinois; and Caleb and Amy Vander Broek, Renee Vander Broek, and Michael Vander Broek, and his fiancé, Hannah Bus, all of Orange City; nine great-grandchildren, Sean Muilenburg, Patrick Muilenburg, Kayden and Avery Jones, Cole and Kendall Vande Brake, and Taylor, Christian, and Jaxon Vander Broek; two brothers and their wives, Rodney and Irene Vellinga, of Orange City; and Robert and Mona Vellinga, of Texas; two sisters-in-law, Mary Vellinga and Joy Vellinga Kreykes; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Thomas Vander Broek; a grandson, Matthew Muilenburg; two brothers, John and Harvey Vellinga; and three sisters, Wilma Klopfenstein, Nell Mouw, and Helen Korver.
John B. Strack
John B. Strack, age 93 of Pocahontas, formerly of Paullina, passed away on Thursday, March 22 at the Arlington Place of Pocahontas, Iowa.
Funeral service will be Monday March 26th at 11am at the St. Peter Lutheran Church of Pocahontas, with Pastor Paul Bengtson officiating. Burial will be at a later date.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the St. Peter Lutheran Church of Pocahontas.
John Benson Strack was born May 28, 1918, in Blue Earth, Minnesota. He was the son of Jacob and Anna (Benson) Strack. He graduated from Paullina High School in 1936. John enlisted in the U.S. Army – Air Core during WW II, where he served as a flight instructor. Following his military service, John attended the University of Iowa where he earned a Master of Arts Degree. On June 16, 1949, John married
Marilyn Weems in Paullina. The couple lived in Manchester for 3 years where John taught all levels of school art. In 1953, they moved to Primghar. In O’Brien county, John pioneered a county wide teaching program where he traveled to 22 rural and 10 town schools, teaching elementary and junior high art courses. In 1977, John and Marilyn moved to Paullina and in 1979, John retired from teaching art after 26 years of service. Marilyn passed away in 2003.
John was a member of the Paullina Presbyterian Church, American Legion and Lions Club. He served on the Paullina Library Board and the O’Brien County Conservation Board. He enjoyed painting and traveling with Marilyn with their camper and RV. John especially enjoyed his grand and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his daughter, Patricia (Perkins) Patton of Las Cruces, NM; sons, Steven (Michelle) Strack of Papillion, NE and William (Kirsten) Strack of Pocahontas; grandchildren, Travis (Holly) Strack, Tiffani Strack, Elizabeth (Douglas) McGraw; Nicole (Brian) Tjaden and Kyle (RaeAnn) Strack; great-grandchildren, Jacob & Madison Strack; Katelyn, Ashley & Joseph Strack; Cierra, Amelia & Kaydence McGraw; Cade & Ava Tjaden, and Bentley Strack and a sister, Marian DePoister of Chandler, AZ.
John was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Marilyn
Powers Funeral Home of Pocahontas is in charge of arrangements.
Robert L. “Jake” Mulder
Robert L. “Jake” Mulder 73 of Primghar passed away on Thursday March 22, 2012 at the Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday March 26, 2012 at the American Reformed Church in Primghar Rev. Dennis Hietbrink and Rev. Thomas A. Connors will officiate with a graveside service at10:15 A.M. Monday at the Pleasant Hill cemetery in Primghar.
Visitation will be after2 P.M. Sunday with the family present from4 to 6 P.M. Sunday at the Eldridge Family Funeral Home in Primghar.
Online condolences can be sent to eldridgefamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Robert L. “Jake” Mulder, the son of Jake and Gertrude (Reekers) Mulder was born September 15, 1938 in Sheldon, Iowa. He moved with his family in 1951 to Primghar and finished his education graduating from Primghar High School in 1956. He worked for Orrie Kleinheksel Electric and later Ewoldt Motors. In July of 1960, he began working for the City of Primghar working his way up to the Superintendent of Utilities before his retirement in September of 1995. On September 1, 1978, he was united in marriage to Rosalyn Whittlesey at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Sanborn. Their married
life was spent in Primghar a community they enjoyed and supported. He passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota reaching the age of 73 years, 6 months and 7 days.
He was a member of the American Reformed Church in Primghar, which he attended as well as attending St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Sanborn. He was currently President of the TCA Board in Sanborn and a charter member of the Primghar Golf and Country Club. He was a 41 year member of the Primghar Fire Department retiring in August of 2011. He enjoyed golfing and belonged to the Old Farts with Carts. During the summer he liked his garden, taking care of his lawn and also enjoyed traveling especially with Rosie. Jake was known as a true Packer fan making the journey each year to Green Bay for a Packer home football game.
Jake is survived by his wife, Rosie of Primghar; one sister, Janice and her husband, Marvin Peterson of Paullina; also many nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Henry, Jake Jr. and Warren.
Jake will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
