Marilyn B. Kleinwolterink

Sheldon, Iowa

Marilyn B. Kleinwolterink, 90, of Sheldon passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center. Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at First Christian Reformed Church in Sheldon with Pastor Brian Dunn, officiating.

To view Marilyn's service via livestream please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@firstchristianreformedshel6538/streams

Burial will be at East Lawn Cemetery in Sheldon.

Visitation with family present will be from 5 to 7 P.M. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at First Christian Reformed Church in Sheldon.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family for a future designation to Christian Education.

Arrangements are under the care of the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon.

IN LOVING MEMORY

MARILYN B. KLEINWOLTERINK

BORN

August 18, 1935 – Boyden, Iowa

PASSED AWAY

February 1, 2026 – Sheldon, Iowa

FUNERAL SERVICE

10:30 A.M. Friday, February 6, 2026

First Christian Reformed Church; Sheldon, Iowa

Pastor Brian Dunn - Officiating

CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

“Because He Lives” “Peace Like A River”

“Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone”

“Victory In Jesus”

Pianist: Lora Petitt

HONORARY CASKET BEARERS

Michaela Kleinwolterink 

Paige Kleinwolterink

Roni DeGroot

 Amy Boon 

Abby Koedam

CASKET BEARERS

Shane Kleinwolterink 

Micah Veldman

Luke Kleinwolterink 

Travis Veldman

Bryce Veldman 

Sean Kleinwolterink

FINAL RESTING PLACE

East Lawn Cemetery – Sheldon, Iowa

After today’s graveside service, relatives and friends are invited to join the family in the fellowship hall of the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for a future designation to Christian Education.

Arrangements are under the care of the

Vander Ploeg Funeral Home; Sheldon, Iowa.

MARILYN B. KLEINWOLTERINK

Marilyn Burdelle Kleinwolterink, the daughter of Henry and Bertha (Bosman) Moret was born on August 18, 1935, in Boyden, Iowa. She received her education and graduated from Boyden High School in 1953. She was united in marriage to Myron “Mike” Kleinwolterink on June 14, 1955, in Boyden, Iowa. After Mike’s discharge from the service, they made their home on a farm near Sheldon. Marilyn worked at Mr. B’s clothing store for many years. In 2017 they moved into the Christian Retirement Home in Sheldon. Mike preceded Marilyn in death on July 4, 2020. In November of 2025, she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Marilyn remained at the Christian Retirement Home before recently entering Sanford Senior Care where she passed on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the age of 90 years, 5 months and 13 days.

Marilyn was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church in Sheldon. She was a part of GEMS. She volunteered for many years at the Village Treasure Chest. She enjoyed sewing as she made a lot of clothes and mended countless number of jeans for her children and grandchildren. She and Mike took many trips together. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren as they were the joy of her life.

Left to cherish her memory are her four children, Steve (Ranae) Kleinwolterink of Boyden, Mark (Ruth) Kleinwolterink of Sheldon, Maureen Veldman of Hull, and Jay (Sharla) Kleinwolterink of Hospers; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Norma Kleinwolterink; also, other relatives and friends.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Mike, son-in-law, Randy Veldman and granddaughter, Erin Veldman.

The family would like to express their gratitude for the excellent care from Sanford Senior Care.