DeVries, Magdalene Ruth (Lupkes) (1929-2025)

DEVRIES, LUPKES, PENNING, GARRELS

Posted By: Karen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 5/6/2025 at 17:55:23

Magdalene Ruth DeVries, age 95, of Aplington, Iowa, was born the daughter of Andrew and Mame (Penning) Lupkes, on November 8, 1929, in Madison Township, Butler County. She attended Madison #9 country school near her home and graduated from Dumont High School in Dumont, Iowa, in 1949.

On February 19, 1954, Magdalene was united in marriage with Earl Lucas DeVries at Washington Reformed Church in rural Ackley, Iowa. After their marriage, the couple began farming near Austinville, Iowa. They later moved to a farm near Kesley, Iowa. Magdalene was a housewife and helped Earl with the farm work.

Magdalene was in fellowship with Hitesville Gospel Hall in rural Aplington. She was saved in July 1984, in Allison during meetings by Harold Paisley and Norman Crawford. Magdalene enjoyed quilting and sewing. She mowed her lawn, even up until three years ago. Magdalene and Earl enjoyed their vacation to Alaska and their visits to see relatives in Minnesota.

Magdalene died Friday April 18, 2025, at her home in Aplington of natural causes. Magdalene was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Mame Lupkes; a brother, Gaylord Lupkes; and a sister, Miriam Garrels.

Magdalene is survived by her husband of 71 years, Earl of Aplington; a sister-in-law, Patty Lupkes of Ackley; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Hitesville Gospel Hall, with burial in the Hitesville Cemetery, both in rural Aplington.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the Redman Funeral & Cremation Services – Aplington Chapel in Aplington, (319)346-1534, and one hour before services at the Gospel Hall.

Memorials may be directed to the Hitesville Gospel Hall

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