West Lawn Cemetery, Orange City Section K., from west side Row 4 Henry M. 1902-1965 Grace 1904-1981:
HENRY M. KORVER DIES FROM HEART ATTACK THURSDAY
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, March 27, at 1:30 o’clock at the First Reformed Church, Orange City, for the late Henry M. Korver, prominent farmer residing north of Alton, who died suddenly at 1:00 P.M. on March 25 from a heart attack after an illness of four days.Mr. Korver was born on the farm northeast of Alton August 13, 1902, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Korver (nee Jennie Mouw). He married Miss Grace Muyskens December 29, 1928, who survives him. Also surviving are two sons and four daughters as follows: Marvin Korver, Le Mars; Mrs. Roger Peterson (Wilma), Sioux City; Cornelius Korver, Orange City; Mrs. Alvin De Wild (Marlys), Pella; Mrs. Stan Brink (Lorraine), Menomonie, Wisconsin; Mrs. Henry L. De Haan (Loretta), Alton.
Dr. Raymond Van Heukelom and Reverend Robert Bast conducted the funeral services which were in charge of the Van Etten Funeral Home, with burial at West Lawn Cemetery. Special music was furnished by Herbert Rietsma. Pallbearers were Calvin Korver, Arian Korver, Vernon Muilenburg, Howard Haverdink, Kenneth Korver and Cornelius Muyskens.
Mr. Korver was an elder in the First Reformed Church in which he had held membership for many years and was a member of the men’s brotherhood. He was one of the top notch farmers of the area north of Alton and his farm has always been a show place. Last fall one hand was badly injured in a corn picking accident. He will be sadly missed by a great many friends in addition to his devoted family.
Marvin Korver, 96 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Good
Samaritan Society of Le Mars.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2025 at Calvin Christian
Reformed Church in Le Mars.
Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Sioux Center, Iowa.
Visitation with the family present will begin at 4:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at
7:00 p.m., all on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.
Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through Marvin James Korver was born on December 28, 1928 in Orange City, Iowa to Henry M. and Grace (Muyskens) Korver. He attended country school in Sioux County and graduated from Newkirk High School in 1946. Marvin enlisted in the United States Army and served in Korea in the infantry from March 1952 to February 1953. He was honorably discharged in May 1953.
Marvin was united in marriage to Norma Bernice De Boer on June 10, 1953 at First Reformed Church in Sioux Center, Iowa. Marvin worked as a farm hand and other various jobs before moving to Plymouth County. He worked in soil conservation for two years before moving to the Korver family farm in 1962. Marvin grew crops and raised dairy cattle, beef cattle, and hogs. He continued to work part time in soil conservation during the winter months.
In 2000, Marvin and Norma moved into Le Mars. Marvin continued to help his son, Bruce, on the farm and was always interested in keeping up on the farming operation. Marvin was a conscientious steward of the land and farming was always a huge part of his life.
Marvin and Norma loved to travel and did many trips after retiring. They traveled to Israel, Canada, and most of the continental United States along with Hawaii and Alaska. Marvin took many photos of their travel destinations, but he also loved to document their family. He always brought his camera along to the many family holiday gatherings and reunions.
Marvin was a long-time member of the Calvin Christian Reformed Church in Le Mars where he was a member of the Le Mars Calvin Quartette for 28 years. He also volunteered his time as an elder and deacon at the church.
Marvin is survived by his wife of 71 years, Norma Korver; four children: Dale Korver of Des Moines, IA, Bruce (JoAnn) Korver of Maurice, IA, David (Rhonda Heston) Korver of SE Kansas, and Mary (Dan) Buckhaus of Montfort, WI; eleven grandchildren: Amanda, James, Emily, Maria, Benjamin, Christy, Rachel, Jon, Justin, Ellie, and Sarah; 21 great grandchildren with two more on the way; sister, Lorraine Brink of Owasso, OK; siblings in law: Irwin (Karen) De Boer and Alvin De Wild; numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.
Marvin is preceded in death by his parents; parents in law: George and Henrietta (Borgman) De Boer; grandson, Kelly Joel Korver; siblings: Wilma (Roger) Petersen, Marlys De Wild, Loretta (Henry) De Haan, and Cornelius 'Case' (Gladys) Korver; siblings in law: Theran (Wilma) (Lillian) De Boer, Audrey (Merlin) Heemstra, Ila (Tunis) Cleveringa, Leon De Boer, Colleen De Boer, and Stan Brink.
Norma Korver, 95 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Accura
Healthcare of Le Mars.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 8, 2025 at Calvin Christian Reformed
Church in Le Mars.
Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Sioux Center, Iowa.
Visitation with the family present will begin at 4:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service
at 7:00 p.m., all on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.
Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through Norma Bernice De Boer was born on June 17, 1930 in Ireton, Iowa to George and Henrietta (Borgman) De Boer. She attended country school in Sioux County and graduated from Sioux Center High School in 1949. Norma lived in Sioux Center with her aunt after graduation where she primarily worked at Schalekamp's Pharmacy as well as part time as a seamstress at Boschs Clothing Store.
Norma was united in marriage to Marvin James Korver on June 10, 1953 at First Reformed Church in Sioux Center, Iowa. They moved several times before making their home on a farm in Plymouth County. Norma worked alongside on the farm with Marvin; she helped with chores and the farm bookkeeping. She was a wonderful cook who provided many meals to the farm crews who helped with baling hay and shelling corn. She had a large garden and canned much of her produce. She sewed or mended many clothing items for her family and her home was always well kept. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren and she never arrived empty handed, she always had food to share.
Norma and Marvin loved to travel and did many trips after retiring. They traveled to Israel, Canada, and most of the continental United States along with Hawaii and Alaska. Norma's favorite trips were the ones on cruise ships.
Norma was a long-time member of the Calvin Christian Reformed Church in Le Mars. She was often volunteering for various church fundraisers with the ladies' group. Norma had a gift for making pies. She started making pies for a church fundraiser with a few church members which later grew into over 500 pies sold a year. She also made really great 'pigs in a blanket' for the election soup supper at church and her own family holidays.
Norma is survived by her four children: Dale Korver of Des Moines, IA, Bruce (JoAnn) Korver of Maurice, IA, David (Rhonda Heston) Korver of SE Kansas, and Mary (Dan) Buckhaus of Montfort, WI; eleven grandchildren: Amanda, James, Emily, Maria, Benjamin, Christy, Rachel, Jon, Justin, Ellie, and Sarah; 23 great grandchildren with one more on the way; brother, Irwin (Karen) De Boer; siblings in law: Lorraine Brink and Alvin De Wild; numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives and friends.
Norma is preceded in death by her parents; parents in law: Henry M. and Grace (Muyskens) Korver; husband, Marvin (January 11, 2025); grandson, Kelly Joel Korver; siblings: Theran (Wilma) (Lillian) De Boer, Audrey (Merlin) Heemstra, Ila (Tunis) Cleveringa, Leon De Boer, and Colleen De Boer; siblings in law: Wilma (Roger) Petersen, Marlys De Wild, Loretta (Henry) De Haan, Cornelius 'Case' (Gladys) Korver, and Stan Brink.
Wilma Harriet (Korver) Petersen, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Wednesday,
January 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at the Indiana Regional Medical Center,
Indiana, PA.
The daughter of Henry M. and Grace G. (Muyskens) Korver, she was born December 30, 1929 in Alton, Iowa. Mrs. Petersen graduated early from Newkirk High School at the age of 16. As she was too young to start nurses training, she attended Northwestern College in Orange City and then went on to the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, Sioux City, Iowa. She completed her Bachelor of Arts at Central College of Pella, Iowa.
During her marriage she worked as a nurse, and also fulfilled the role of a pastor's wife in Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa before moving to Pennsylvania. She lived the last 45 years in Blairsville and worked at the Indiana Hospital as a registered nurse for 16 years, retiring in 1994.
Mrs. Petersen was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, and a member of the former Century Club. She loved music, performing arts, and travel. She had her own deep faith in the Lord as well as being supportive of her husband's ministry in Indiana County. Her life was all about her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was passionate about caring for her family and delighted in preparing meals and making occasions special.
Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Rev. Dr. Roger D. Petersen, whom she married June 4, 1953; two sons, Paul D. Petersen and his wife, Rosie of Clinton Twp., MI and Mark A. Petersen of Greencastle and a daughter, Anne Arnold and her husband, Andrew of Fairfax, VA; three grandchildren, Brad Petersen and wife, Michelle, David Petersen and Erika Petersen; three great grandchildren, Dean, Samantha and Jacob Petersen; two brothers, Marvin Korver and his wife, Norma of Le Mars, IA and Cornelius "Casey" Korver and his wife, Gladys of Orange City, IA; two sisters, Marlys DeWild and her husband, Al of Pella, IA and Lorraine Brink of Owasso, OK and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Loretta DeHaan, and three brothers-in-law.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Saturday and from 12 to 3 P.M. Sunday at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday at the United Presbyterian Church, 137 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA with Rev. Timothy R. Monroe officiating. Interment will be in the Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville, PA.
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Roger Dean Petersen died 5 Jan 2022 St Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.
He was 91.
Born 2 Jul 1930 to Albert W & Vera Bangert Petersen in Ashton, IA.
Married Wilma Korver 4 Jun 1953.
Preceded in death by: parents; brother David; wife Wilma.
Survivors include: 2 sons; 2 daughters in law; 1 daughter; 1 son in law; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; 1 brother; 1 sister in law; 2 sisters; nieces; nephews.
Services 9 Jan at United Presbyterian Church. Interment Blairsville, PA.
Shoemaker Funeral Home, arrangements.
Mr. Cornelius "Casey" Korver, age 93, of Orange City, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Orange City Area Health System in Orange City, Iowa. Cornelius Harley, lovingly known as "Casey", was born on May 22, 1931, on a farm one mile south of Alton, the son of Henry and Grace (Muyskens) Korver. He attended country school and graduated from the Newkirk High School in 1949, where he participated in Boys Glee Club and Mixed Chorus and played basketball. He furthered his schooling at Northwestern Junior College in Orange City and Central College in Pella, Iowa.
On November 7, 1952, he was united in marriage to Gladys Louise Oldenkamp at the First Reformed Church in Orange City. They made their home in Orange City, and briefly at Fort Ord, California, while Casey was in the military. Following his honorable discharge, Casey and Gladys returned to Orange City, where they started their family. In 1965, they moved their family to Pipestone, Minnesota, where Casey was an accountant at a public accounting firm. Through correspondence school, he earned his accounting degree, which he used until his retirement in 1996, when he and Gladys returned to Orange City. In 2016, they became residents of the Landsmeer Ridge Retirement Community in Orange City until 2021, when Gladys moved to the Prairie Ridge Care Center and Casey joined her there the following year. Gladys passed away on July 4, 2023, in Orange City, after more than seventy years of marriage.
Mr. Korver was currently a member of the First Reformed Church in Orange City and had previously been a member of the Pipestone Christian Reformed Church and the Woodstock Reformed Church, both in Minnesota. Casey enjoyed singing, and used his talent as part of the church's choirs, performing many solos, and even producing his own recording. He and Gladys also liked spending time at the Hart Ranch in the Black Hills and traveling within the United States and Europe. In later years, Casey volunteered as a greeter at the Orange City Area Health System, was the treasurer of the local Gideons, and looked forward to golfing with his friends and family. He was an avid supporter of Northwestern College in Orange City and of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren in their extracurricular activities.
Survivors include five children and their spouses, Rachel and Steve Paula, of Brookings, South Dakota; Lyle and Vicki Korver, of Orange City; Ruth and David Landegent, of Salem, Oregon; Gayle and Dennis Ver Hey, and Kyle and Lisa Korver, all of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; thirteen grandchildren, Joshua (Val) Paula, Jordan (Ketty) Paula, Travis (Jen) Korver, Jadi (Scott) Goins, Mikkell (Nick) Baker, Talitha Landegent, Ben (Sarah) Landegent, DJ (Anna) Ver Hey, Nicole (Tyler) Fluth, Casey Korver, Bryason (Rachel) Korver, Lily Korver, and Elysia Korver; eighteen great-grandchildren; a brother and his wife, Marvin and Norma Korver, of Le Mars, Iowa; a sister, Lorraine Brink, of Owasso, Oklahoma; and three brothers-in-law, Al De Wild, of Pella, Iowa; Herman Oldenkamp, of Orange City; and Ken Oldenkamp, and his wife, Mary, of Alton, Iowa; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Kay Korver; a granddaughter, Kami Jo Korver; three sisters, Marlys De Wild; Wilma, and her husband, Roger Peterson; and Loretta, and her husband, Hank De Haan; and a brother-in-law, Stan Brink.
Funeral Service: 18 January 2025 - First Reformed Church - Orange City, Iowa
Officiants: Rev. David Landegent and the Rev. Mark Haverdink
Interment: West Lawn Cemetery - Orange City, Iowa
Arrangements: Oolman Funeral Home - Orange City, Iowa
Gladys Korver, age 91, of Orange City, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the Prairie Ridge Care Center in Orange City. Gladys Louise, the daughter of Alexander "Sam" and Jeanette (Vanden Brink) Oldenkamp, was born on April 19, 1932, on a farm near Hospers. She grew up in the Orange City area and was a student at the Orange City public school, graduating in 1950. She earned her teaching certificate from Northwestern Junior College in Orange City and taught second and third grade at the Newkirk Public School.
On November 7, 1952, she was united in marriage to Cornelius "Casey" Korver at the First Reformed Church in Orange City. The couple made their home in Orange City, and briefly at Fort Ord, California, while Casey was in the military. Following his honorable discharge, Casey and Gladys returned to Orange City, where they started their family. In 1965, they moved their family to Pipestone, Minnesota, where in addition to being a wife and mother, Gladys also worked as an educator, teaching elementary math for more than 29 years. In 1996, following their retirement, they returned to Orange City, and in 2016, they became residents of the Landsmeer Ridge Retirement Community in Orange City. As Gladys' health declined, fulltime care became necessary, and she moved to the Prairie Ridge Care Center, where she has resided for the past two years.
Mrs. Korver was currently a member of the First Reformed Church in Orange City and had previously been a member of the Pipestone Christian Reformed Church and the Woodstock Reformed Church, both in Minnesota. Gladys was also a member of The Gideons International Women's Auxiliary, and of Stonecroft, a Christian women's organization with which she volunteered. She was a speaker at numerous Stonecroft events, sharing her testimony of God's faithfulness after the tragic death of Lisa Kay, and inviting other women to experience the truth of the Gospel.
She and Casey enjoyed traveling together within the United States and as well to Europe, and spending time at Hart Ranch in the Black Hills. In earlier years, Gladys was an accomplished seamstress, and she played the organ and piano, often accompanying her husband. She also liked to play golf and go for walks.
She will be deeply missed by her husband of more than 70 years, Casey, of Orange City; three daughters and their husbands, Rachel and Steve Paula, of Brookings, South Dakota; Ruth and David Landegent, of Salem, Oregon; and Gayle and Dennis Ver Hey, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; two sons, Lyle Korver, and his wife, Vicki, of Orange City; and Kyle Korver, of Sioux Falls; thirteen grandchildren, Joshua (Val) Paula, Jordan (Ketty) Paula, Travis (Jen) Korver, Jadi (Scott) Goins, Mikkell (Nick) Baker, Talitha Landegent, Ben (Sarah) Landegent, DJ (Anna) Ver Hey, Nicole (Tyler) Fluth, Casey Korver, Bryason (Rachel) Korver, Lily Korver, and Elysia Korver; 17 great-grandchildren; and two brothers and their wives, Herman and Grace Oldenkamp, of Orange City; and Kenneth and Mary Oldenkamp, of Alton; as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Kay Korver; and a granddaughter, Kami Jo Korver.
Funeral Service: 08 July 2023 - First Reformed Church - Orange City, Iowa
Officiants: Rev. David Landegent and the Rev. Mark Haverdink
Interment: West Lawn Cemetery - Orange City, Iowa
Arrangements: Oolman Funeral Home - Orange City, Iowa
Source: Oolman Funeral Home
Marlys Jean De Wild was the fourth of six children born to Henry and Grace (Muyskens)
Korver on June 28, 1935 on a farm near Alton, Iowa.
Marlys attended Floyd Independent Country School and graduated from Newkirk High School
in 1952.
She went on to earn her bachelor's degree in home economics from Central College in
1956.
Marlys met Alvin De Wild in the balcony at the old Third Reformed Church. They were united in marriage on June 8, 1957 at the First Reformed Church in Orange City, the church she was raised in and where she made public profession of her faith. To this union they were blessed with four children: Michael A., Machelle Kay, Risa Lynn and Millicent Mae.
She attended Central College and became a member of Third Reformed Church when she moved to Pella. After settling in Pella, she went on to teach home economics in New Sharon and later at Pella Christian High School and also as a substitute teacher at Pella High School until she became a stay-at-home mom. She considered this role to be a great luxury in her life. After the children were in school she worked for Hoogenakker's Gifts in Pella, and later owned and operated T & D Department Store with her husband.
Marlys served the community as a Member/Officer of the League of Women Voters of Pella and Iowa Boards, the Pella Chamber Retail Board, Central College Board and Central College Auxiliary. Over the years she hosted many international students in her home to expose her family to diverse cultures. Many of these student have remained life long friends.
Marlys was also very active in servant hearted leadership within Third Reformed Church and the Reformed Church of America. She taught Sunday School and Family Night for many years and was a member of Hope Circle and the Reformed Church Women's Ministries (RCWM) where she served as an officer. She also served as an officer for Heartland Synod, Central Iowa Classis RCWM Board & RCWM Denominational Board.
Some of her interests were reading, traveling and growing her faith, which she modeled in her daily life. She made it a priority to make each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren feel loved and special. Al and Marlys felt that it was important for themselves and their family to experience fun, historic, national and international treasures and were fortunate to travel regularly with family and friends. Marlys loved entertaining, party planning and was an excellent cook and opened her home to many.
Family
Marlys is survived by her husband Al, three children, and their families. She is also survived by her siblings: Marvin and Norma Korver, Casey and Gladys Korver, and Lorraine Brink; and her sister and brothers-in-law: Marla and Don Larsen, and Rev. Roger Petersen.
Marlys was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Grace Korver, her parents-in-law Roy and Charlotte De Wild, a daughter Risa in infancy, her siblings: Wilma Petersen and Loretta and Henry De Haan, and her brother-in-law Stanley Brink.
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Mrs. Loretta De Haan, age 78, of Orange City, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at the Orange City Area Health System. There will be a memorial service on Friday, April 8, at 11:00am, at the Newkirk Reformed Church in rural Hospers. The Rev. David Powers will officiate. Interment will be prior to the service at the Newkirk Cemetery. There will be a family prayer service on Friday, at 9:45am, at the Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City.
Loretta Mae was born on February 15, 1938, in rural Alton, the daughter of Henry and Grace (Muyskens) Korver. She was raised in rural Alton and earned a registered nursing degree. On October 2, 1959, she married Henry Lloyd De Haan in Orange City. They lived in Orange City for a short time, but made their home on two farms near Newkirk for most of their married life. Besides being a homemaker, she was a nurse at the Orange City Municipal Hospital for 44 years. In 2002, they moved into Orange City. "Hank" passed away on January 27, 2012, in Sioux City, after more than 52 years of marriage.
Mrs. De Haan was a member of the Newkirk Reformed Church, where she participated in the Golden Hour Circle and the Mission Fellowship. She also played piano at worship services and belonged to the Siouxland Women's Chorus. She enjoyed baking, crocheting, quilting, and attending her grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's activities. She was a gracious hostess and was known for her grape jelly.
Survivors include her four children and their spouses, Douglas and Pamela R. De Haan, of Alton; Renae and Al Christensen, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Rona and Keith Harmelink and Derrick and Pamela M. De Haan, all of Orange City; thirteen grandchildren, Rosalyn (Philip) De Koster; Rachelle (Michael) Gewecke; Jon, Rebecca, and David De Haan; Jenna, Joel and Jared Christensen; Aimee, Breanna, and Carlee Harmelink; and Larkin and Trenton De Haan; three great-grandchildren, Joshua De Koster and Emily and Olivia Gewecke; and two brothers and three sisters, Marvin (Norma) Korver, of Le Mars; Wilma (Roger) Petersen, of Blairsville, Pennsylvania; Casey (Gladys) Korver, of Orange City; Marlys (Al) De Wild, of Pella; and her twin, Lorraine (Stan) Brink, of Owasso, Oklahoma.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Kade De Haan.
ORANGE CITY, Iowa -- Henry De Haan, 78, of Orange City passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at a Sioux City hospital. Henry Lloyd was born on Dec. 26, 1933, in rural Hospers, the son of Louis and Stella (Vander Maten) De Haan. He was raised in the Newkirk area, where he graduated from high school. He served in the United States Army during peacetime.
On Oct. 2, 1959, he married Loretta Mae Korver in Orange City. They lived in Orange City for a short time, but made their home on two farms near Newkirk for most of their married life. In 2002, they moved into Orange City. "Hank" was a farmer, who was active on agricultural boards of directors, including being a founding member of Rural Water System No. 1.
He was also an involved member of the Newkirk Reformed Church, serving on the consistory as both a deacon and an elder and teaching Sunday school and catechism classes. Hank enjoyed getting to know people over a good cup of coffee and was always willing to help a neighbor.
Survivors include his wife of more than 52 years; four children and their spouses, Douglas and Pamela R. De Haan of Alton, Iowa, Renae and Al Christensen of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Rona and Keith Harmelink and Derrick and Pamela M. De Haan, all of Orange City; 13 grandchildren, Rosalyn De Haan, Rachelle (Michael) Gewecke, Jon, Rebecca and David De Haan, Jenna, Joel and Jared Christensen, Aimee, Breanna and Carlee Harmelink and Larkin and Trenton De Haan; a great-granddaughter, Emily Gewecke; and two brothers and two sisters, Frank De Haan of Hudsonville, Mich., Arvella Schuller of Orange, Calif., and Margene Van Ommeren and Stanley De Haan, both of Orange City.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Kade De Haan; and a brother and a sister, John De Haan and Winifred Bosman.