Henry John Fynaardt

Henry Fynaardt, 94, of Oskaloosa and formerly of Eddyville, passed away Thursday, Apr. 27, 2023, at Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Henry John Fynaardt, son of John Tunis and Grada "Grace" (Van Oene) Fynaardt, was born Aug. 20, 1928, at his parents' home in Pleasant Township Monroe County, near Eddyville. He attended country school and then Eddyville High School, where he graduated in 1947. He married Dolores Antolik on Feb. 6, 1949, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Oskaloosa. They made their home on the family farm and raised their three children together. Henry will be remembered as being a steward of the land and was the recipient of numerous agricultural awards through the years. In addition to working the land, Henry enjoyed raising cattle. He remained on the farm until 2010 and then retired to Oskaloosa. Henry cared about his community and served on the school board for four years. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and the St. John Lutheran Church. His family includes his wife, Dolores of Oskaloosa; children: Dr. Stephen (Karen) Fynaardt of Torrance, CA, David (Carol) Fynaardt of Eddyville, IA and Julie (Dr. James) Barker of Boone, IA; grandchildren: Dr. Nathan (Maywan) Fynaardt of Irvine, CA, Daniel (Hailey) Fynaardt of New Orleans, LA, Andrew (Dr. Patty) Fynaardt of Placentia, CA, Jacob (Jennifer) Fynaardt of Eddyville, IA, John (Emma) Fynaardt of Rogersville, MO, Sarah (Michael) Haluska of Albia, Michael Barker of Blue Springs, MO, Dr. Rachel (Mitchell) Gage of Waukee, IA; and great-grandchildren: Lily, Jeremy, Jackson, Ashlyn, Henry, and Poppy Fynaardt, and Leigh and Reagan Haluska, and Scott Gage. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Fynaardt, and a great-grandson, Cameron Haluska. Funeral Services for Henry will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 1, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church in Oskaloosa, with Pastor Sam Beltz officiating. A 9:45 family prayer service will be held in the nursery. Burial will be in Pleasant Corners near Eddyville. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m., Sunday, at Langkamp Funeral Chapel; the family will greet visitors from 2-4 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to St. John Lutheran Church or Mahaska Health Foundation for Hospice Serenity House.

Henry John Fynaardt

August 20, 1928 - April 27, 2023