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Marlene Postma

February 13, 1941 — November 17, 2019

Marlene Postma, age 78, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Sanford Sheldon Senior Care in Sheldon. Funeral Services will be Friday, November 22, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. at the First Reformed Church in Sheldon. Rev. Dave Van Kley officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be Thursday, November 21, from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. with the family present from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. at the Andringa Funeral Home Sheldon Funeral Service in Sheldon. Marlene Marie Postma was born on February 13, 1941 in Farmington, Minnesota. She was the daughter of William J. and Marie (Hemenway) Stapf. She lived in many states until the family moved to Sheldon in 1956. Marlene attended Sheldon High School, graduating in 1959. After high school she worked as a telephone operator. She was united in marriage to Richard Postma of Sanborn, Iowa on June 4, 1965 in Sheldon. They lived in Sheldon where Marlene worked at Village Northwest for five years and then was a homemaker until Nathan graduated. She loved taking care of the grandchildren and helping Melissa. In January of 2018, Marlene moved to the nursing home because of dementia. She was a member of Bethel Reformed Church in Sheldon. Marlene will be remembered as a very determined person who was loving, caring and giving of herself. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her houseplants and sending cards to friends and family on all occasions. Marlene passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Sanford Sheldon Senior Care. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 54 years, Richard Postma of Sheldon, IA; one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Lyle Laubach of Sheldon, IA and their two sons, Jacob, John and wife, Kelsey; one son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and wife, Kelly Postma of Ankeny, IA and their two children, Mady and Carter; one sister, Sherry Vander Pol of Sheldon, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Marlys and husband, Jack Sachen; two brothers-in-law, Albert Peterson Jr. and Jerry Vander Pol. In Loving Memory Of Marlene Postma Born: February 13, 1941 Passed Away: November 17, 2019 Age: 78 years, 9 months and 4 days FUNERAL SERVICE Friday, November 22, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. First Reformed Church, Sheldon, Iowa Family Prayer Service at 10:15 A.M. OFFICIATING Rev. Dave Van Kley, Bethel Reformed Church MUSIC Organist: Ingetta Tutje Special music by Ron Riepma, Rev. Paul Van Maaren, and John Boender Song: "How Long Has It Been" Congregational Songs Processional: "Amazing Grace" During the service: "It Is Well With My Soul" Recessional: "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" Following the Funeral Service, the family invites all for fellowship and lunch at the church. Burial will be at a later date. ARRANGEMENTS BY Andringa Funeral Home Sheldon Funeral Service Larry R. Andringa, Funeral Director



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