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Dorothy F Ostendorf Vos Voelker

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Birth	:	20 Jan 1923 Alexander, Franklin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Feb 2019 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Alexander Cemetery, Alexander, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8041687, -93.4591675
Description	:	Dorothy Vos-Voelker went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2019. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 12, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, Iowa. Burial will be in the Alexander Cemetery, Alexander, Iowa. Dorothy was born January 20, 1923 in Alexander, Iowa, to Jacob and Carrie (Gruis) Ostendorf. She graduated from Meservey High School in 1940, received her teaching certificate in 1942 from Central College in Pella where she met her first husband. She taught in Gilman, Iowa and Hudsonville, Michigan schools before she married James Vos, in August 24, 1944 in Meservey,... Read More	Dorothy Vos-Voelker went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2019. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 12, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, Iowa. Burial will be in the Alexander Cemetery, Alexander, Iowa. Dorothy was born January 20, 1923 in Alexander, Iowa, to Jacob and Carrie (Gruis) Ostendorf. She graduated from Meservey High School in 1940, received her teaching certificate in 1942 from Central College in Pella where she met her first husband. She taught in Gilman, Iowa and Hudsonville, Michigan schools before she married James Vos, in August 24, 1944 in Meservey, Iowa. Dorothy served alongside her husband as the pastor’s wife and organist for nearly 40 years in Faith Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, MI, Central Reformed Church in Muskegon MI, First Reformed Church in Sheboygan Falls, WI, Ebenezer Reformed Church in Leighton, IA, and Trinity Reformed Church in Sibley IA. Jim died in 1982. In 1986, she married Don Voelker in Ames. In retirement they traveled and enjoyed spending time with their families. Dorothy was a loving wife, Pastors wife, organist, teacher, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. She was Miss Meservey in 1939 as a teenager. Dorothy and Jim served on mission trips with Winnebago Indians in Nebraska. We will fondly remember her ability to find a thread of connection with nearly everyone she met. Relationships are the only thing we can take to heaven with us. Our home was often filled with music from piano, organ, and singing. Dorothy also enjoyed connecting with friends and staff at Waterford Assisted Living and St. Croix Hospice. She is survived by her children: Philip Vos (Christine) of Cedar Rapids, IA; Daniel Vos (Sherrie) of Ames, IA; David Vos (Carol) of Melbourne Beach, FL; grandchildren Melissa (Anthony) Henderson, Steve Vos, Nathan (Lisa) Vos, Eric (Kaitlyn) Vos, Andrea (Vincent) Vos-Rochefort, Josh Vos, Chris (Rebekah) Vos, Stephanie (Jared) Fonvielle; and 11 greatgrandchildren with another great-grandchild due in March. She is also survived by Don’s children Vivian (Chris) Murray, Vicki Sivesind, Bonnie (Jon) Jackson, Larry (Claretta) Voelker, and Rich (Michelle) Voelker; 10 grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; and 4 great-greatgrandchildren She was preceded in death by her brother Luverne Ostendorf, parents Jacob and Carrie (Gruis) Ostendorf, first husband James Vos, sister Irene Stadtlander, sister Alvina Dorenkamp, and her second husband Don Voelker. Obituary and photo published by Adams Funeral Home, Ames, Iowa.

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Where is Dorothy F Ostendorf Vos Voelker's memorial?
Dorothy F Ostendorf Vos Voelker's memorial is located at: Alexander Cemetery, Alexander, Franklin County, USA.
When did Dorothy F Ostendorf Vos Voelker death?
Dorothy F Ostendorf Vos Voelker death on 8 Feb 2019 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8041687
Longitude: -93.4591675

Family Members:

Parent

Jacob Ostendorf

(1892 - 1951)

Carrie Gruis Ostendorf

(1892 - 1978)

Spouse

Rev. James Vos

(1921 - 1982)

Donald Edward Voelker

(1921 - 2014)

Siblings

Infant Son Ostendorf

(1916 - 1916)

Alvina Jeanette Ostendorf Dorenkamp

(1917 - 2000)

LuVerne F Ostendorf

(1924 - 1946)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Alexander Cemetery
Alexander, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8041687, -93.4591675

2. Holland Cemetery
Wisner Township, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8638916, -93.4791718

3. Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Latimer, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7652817, -93.3719406

4. Immanuel Reformed Cemetery
Belmond, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8635000, -93.5484000

5. Coulter Cemetery
Coulter, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7388916, -93.3716736

6. Saint Francis Cemetery
Belmond, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8297005, -93.5905991

7. Graceland Cemetery
Rowan, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7453003, -93.5714035

8. Meservey Cemetery
Meservey, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9080582, -93.4786072

9. Saint Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery
Coulter, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7167015, -93.3803024

10. Richard Cemetery
Meservey, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9089012, -93.4925003

11. Marion Center Cemetery
Latimer, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7738991, -93.3178024

12. Zion Reformed Church Cemetery
Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8413887, -93.3188934

13. Belmond Cemetery
Belmond, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8360000, -93.6020000

14. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7197189, -93.3397217

15. Richland Lutheran Cemetery
Thornton, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9086113, -93.3683319

16. Mount Hope Cemetery
Morgan Township, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6777992, -93.4792023

17. Morgan Cemetery
Morgan Township, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6741982, -93.4100037

18. Galt Cemetery
Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7030983, -93.5960999

19. Old Chapin Cemetery
Chapin, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8232994, -93.2624969

20. Amsterdam Cemetery
Goodell, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9235992, -93.5894012

21. Fairview Cemetery
Dows, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6511002, -93.5044022

22. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7667007, -93.2518997

23. Pleasant View Cemetery
Thornton, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9524994, -93.3897018

24. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8958015, -93.6421967