Angela VanDerVeer

Angela VanDerVeer, 57, of Beacon, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the home of her daughter in Oskaloosa. Angela Marie VanDerVeer, daughter of Nathan Duane and Linda Mae (Ferguson) Stouwie, was born February 19, 1967, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Angie grew up on a farm near Union Mills and then in New Sharon. She attended New Sharon schools, where she played the trumpet, was a color guard member in the band, and was part of the cheer squad. She married Jason VanDerVeer, and after her daughter was born, she stayed home to care for her. She and Jason later divorced. Eventually, Angie went to work at Pella Plastics and then decided to study Nursing at Indian Hills Community College. After completing her studies there, she was hired at the Christian Opportunity Center in Pella. She worked as a Motor Skills Coordinator “in physical therapy” for the last 28 years. Angie loved spending time with her grandchildren and taking photos of them. She also loved helping her special friend, Melia, at her taco stand. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, camping, boating, fishing, attending races, and mushroom hunting in her free time. Her family includes her spouse, Roy Winkleman of Beacon; her daughter, Amanda VanDerVeer (Steve Hol) of Oskaloosa; her mother, Linda Ferguson of Oskaloosa; grandchildren: Brooke, Adicen, Kadence, Benjamin, Matthew, Eleanor, Emilia, Tyler and a grandson soon to be born; sisters, Sherry VerMeer of Knoxville and Diane (John) Groves of New Sharon; a niece, Mallory; nephews, Luke and Justin “JD”; stepsons, Logan (Jennifer) Winkleman and Dalton “Lewie” Winkleman; her mother-in-law, Nellie Winkleman of Beacon; brothers-in-law, Bob (Diane) and Randy (Charlotte); sisters-in-law, Rosie (Lou) and Rhonda; bonus children, Jaimie (Chris) and Val of Oskaloosa; bonus grandchildren: Mia, Aubrey, Shae and Jeremiah; and many other family and friends. Angie’s father preceded her in death. Funeral services for Angie will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Langkamp Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Charlie McMilliam officiating. The burial will be in Union Mills Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m., Friday; the family will greet visitors from 4-6 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the family or to Mahaska Health Foundation directed to Hospice Services.

Angela VanDerVeer

February 19, 1967 - May 28, 2024