09-01-2004 Uit "The Journal Express" van 9 januari 2004:
"A Celebration of Life for Bethel Dee Van Klootwyk, 73, of Knoxville, who died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003 at his home, was held Monday, Dec. 29, at Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Steven Bagby officiated at the services. Music was provided by Janet Westberg, soloist and Darlene Mooberry, organist.
Interment was at Gosport Cemetery in rural Marion County. Casketbearers were Steve Hoehns, Ralph Klootwyk, Richard Mathes, Stu Menninga, Chuck Sims and Tom Smith. Honorary bearers were Flavian Hoch, Dale Pearson, Frank Rogers and Bob G. Smith.
Bethel was born on Aug. 18, 1930 southwest of Knoxville in rural Marion County. He was one of two children born to Grace Leona Mowl and Clarence Corney Van Klootwyk. He graduated from Knoxville High School in 1948. He was a captain in the United States Army from 1951-1953.
On April 4, 1964 he married Joan Marie Crossley in Knoxville. To this union four children were born.
Bethel farmed with his father and later his son south of Knoxville. He raised black-white face Angus cattle and Duroc hogs. He was a member of the National Farmers Organization and the Marion County Pork Producers. He was a 4-H leader for many years with the Hop-n-Hurry 4-H Club. He was also an honorary member of the Twin Cedars Future Farmers of America. He was awarded the Iowa Master Corn and Soy Bean Growers Association award in 1984 and 1985.
Bethel enjoyed traveling out west to Montana and Colorado with the family. He liked to spend free time hunting and fishing as well as reading. History and biographies were his favorite books. For many years Bethel collected antique cars. Special ones were his 1961 and 1962 Chevy convertibles and a red and white 1959 Corvette. He drove them in various 4th of July, Homecoming and other parades as far away as Oklahoma City, Okla.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Joan of Knoxville; a son, Logan Van Klootwyk and his fiancé, Angee Porter of Newton; three daughters and their husbands, Lori Van Klootwyk-Ladwig and Lejon Ladwig of Edina, Mo., LuAnn and Victor Markley of Kelley, and Loretta and Craig Schouten of Columbia, Mo.; a sister and brother-in-law, Clarice and Melvin Sams of Apache Junction, Ariz.; and five grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Pella and Olive Chapel United Methodist Church.

Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home."

17-08-2025 Joan "Jo" Marie Van Klootwyk Obituary

A celebration of life service for Joan “Jo” Van Klootwyk, will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. Family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Gosport Cemetery following the service.
Memorials may be made to the Knoxville Humane Society in Jo’s memory.
Pallbearers are Brian Crossley, Stewart Menninga, Heath Van Klootwyk, Spencer Markley, Jack Schouten, Keaton Van Klootwyk, and Alex Freund. Honorary pallbearer Bill Crossley.
Joan “Jo” Marie Van Klootwyk, 89, passed away August 17, 2025, at Mill Pond Independent Living Center. She was born January 23, 1936, in Gladwin, Iowa, the daughter of Grace M. (Wilson) Crossley and Paul D. Crossley Sr.
Joan graduated from Columbus Junction High School, Class of 1954. Following graduation, she went to beauty school in Des Moines. Afterwards she opened a salon in Des Moines, Iowa, for five years. She married Bethel D. Van Klootwyk on April 4, 1964, in Knoxville, Iowa. For many years, they operated a hog and crop farming operation.
Joan was deeply involved in her community, serving as a 4-H leader and 4-H extension service and volunteering with the Twin Cedars PTA and Band Committee. She found joy in the simple things-gardening, sewing, cooking, and especially baking homemade bread. She also loved to crochet, creating beautiful pieces for family and friends. At home, Joan was a loving and practical mother, known for her familiar reminder to her children as they walked through the door: “Take off your shoes and wash your hands!” – a phrase that perfectly captured her caring, no – nonsense spirit.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by husband, Bethel D Van Klootwyk; sister, Pauline Hall; and brother, Paul Jr. Crossley.
Joan is survived by three daughters and one son: Lori Van Klootwyk (Lejon), Logan Van Klootwyk (Angee), LuAnn Jahner (Shane), and Loretta Schouten (Craig); seven grand kids: Emily Freund (Alex), Alissa Van Klootwyk, Heath Van Klootwyk, Spencer Markley, Ella Schouten, Jack Schouten, and Keaton Van Klootwyk; two great grandchildren: Claire Freund and Chloe Freund; along with many relatives and friends.

Final Resting Place: Gosport Cemetery, 2209 103rd Avenue, Knoxville, IA 50138