Helgerson, Tillie J (Mrs. ) 1924-2020

HELGERSON, VANDYKE, EVINK

Posted By: Marjorie Brunsting-Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:36

ROCK VALLEY, IOWA – Tillie J. Helgerson, 95, of Rock Valley, passed away of natural causes on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley.

Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time. A private family graveside service will take place on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the Valley View Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Verlyn Boone of the First Reformed Church officiating. The family is planning to have a public memorial service at a later date. The family prefers memorials in Tillie’s name be directed to the First Reformed Church 1501 16th Street in Rock Valley. Condolences may be sent to www.porterfuneralhomes.com.

She is survived by her 4 loving children, James (Penny), Roger (Dee), Carol Carter (Dan), Anne Sneller (Allan); 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Alice Hanson of Casper, Wyoming and Kay DeVos of Rock Valley, Iowa.

Tillie worked over 30 years in food service at Rock Valley Public School while working several other jobs to provide for her family. She volunteered at the Senior Citizen’s Center and at 1st Reformed Church, where she was a faithful member for 70 years. She loved stitching beautiful gifts for family and friends and playing cards and games. Tillie was happy to spend her last 6 years at Whispering Heights Nursing Home under the loving care of their fantastic staff.

Source: Porter Funeral Home online obituary.

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GERRIT J. VAN DYKE
Sioux Falls, SD
Died: Sunday, January 4, 2009
Sioux Falls, SD
Age: 75 years, 6 months, 24 days

VISITATION
Begins at 3:00 PM Tuesday, January 6, 2009
George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, SD
The family will greet friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

FUNERAL SERVICE
11:00 AM Wednesday, January 7, 2009
First Congregational Church, Sioux Falls, SD
Reverend Kathryn Timpany, Officiating
Jack Mohlenhoff, Organist
Jon Salberg, Vocalist
"Peace in the Valley"
Congregational Hymns
"On Eagle's Wings"
"Just as I Am"

INTERMENT
Valley View Cemetery, Rock Valley, IA

PALLBEARERS
Dean Vollmer ~ Roger Helgerson ~ Jim Beyer
Ed Monson ~ Ed DeVos ~ Bernie Rhodes

Gerrit John Van Dyke, son of Cornelius "Case" Van Dyke and Alice (Evink) Van Dyke, was born June 10, 1933 in Rock Valley, IA. He grew up and received his education there.

Gerrit moved to Sioux Falls, SD where he began his career as a HVAC technician. He worked with the Sioux Falls School System and Johnson Controls. Gerrit later owned and operated Midwest Controls before selling the business to Girton-Adams. He continued to work at Girton-Adams until an injury forced his retirement.

Gerrit was devoted to his beloved wife of 31 years, the former Annette Fischer Juhnke, whom he married on December 10, 1977 in Sioux Falls.

Gerrit attended First Congregational Church. He loved music, traveling, gardening and flowers.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Annette; four children, Terry Van Dyke, Sioux Falls, SD, Lora Van Dyke, Sioux Falls, SD, Gary Van Dyke and his wife, Ann, Alvin, TX, Steven Van Dyke and his wife, Winnie, Kansas City, MO; four sisters, Everdena Renkin, Irene, SD, Tillie Helgerson, Rock Valley, IA, Alice Hanson and her husband, Richard, Casper, WY, Kay DeVos, Rock Valley, IA; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Gerrit was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John and Tony Van Dyke; and two sisters, Angeline Van Dyke and Bertha Rhodes.

Source: George Boom Funeral Home online obituary.
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