![]() Craig) Den Hartog of Sheldon, Iowa, Susan (Mrs. Irene is survived by three daughters Patricia (Mrs. She always had the coffee on, served with a smile and warm hug. ![]() She enjoyed camping, planting flowers and most of all visiting and spending time with her 10 children, the many grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. Her “lutefisk” and “lefse” were high on her list of favorites – not sure her children acquired her taste for the “lutefisk”. Irene also enjoyed making traditional Norwegian treats during the holidays. Irene enjoyed baking and decorating cakes. These special gifts will always be cherished. She so enjoyed making something special for her children, grandchildren and friends. Irene enjoyed all sort of crafts including knitting, crocheting, sewing and ceramics. Irene was a person of extreme faith and she shared that faith with her children. Pat’s Ladies Guild and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. They made their home in Sheldon, Iowa except for a one year period (1957) in New Ulm, Minnesota. On Augshe was united in marriage to Harold (Midge) McAlpine in Luverne, Minnesota. During World War II she was employed by the Department of Defense, working out of Las Vegas, Nevada. She attended Rasmussen Business College in Sioux Falls graduating in 1944. In 1943, she graduated from the Jasper High School. As a young girl Irene attended the Rosedell Lutheran Church where she was confirmed. McALPINE Irene Verna McAlpine (Haraldson) was born on Januto Olaus Haraldson and Alvina Bjerke in Jasper, Minnesota. Arrangements under the care of the: Vander Ploeg Funeral Home ~ Sheldon, Iowa IRENE V. ![]() Patrick Catholic School or the Village Northwest Unlimited After the graveside service relatives and friends are invited to join the family in the fellowship hall of the church. Patrick Catholic Cemetery ~ Sheldon, Iowa Memorials may be directed to: St. Francis” “Amazing Grace” “Song of Farewell” “How Great Thou Art” Cantor: Mary Donahue Organist: Laura Wagner HONORARY CASKET BEARERS Grandchildren and Nephews Richard Mulder Daniel McCarty Jim Garrow Mike Garrow Tom McAlpine Dan Behrens Mark McCarty CASKET BEARERS Grandsons Mark Den Hartog Tim Behrens Brian McAlpine Patrick McAlpine Matt Ruyter David McAlpine Bailey McAlpine Kyle McAlpine FINAL RESTING PLACE St. A Scripture Wake Service will be at 6:30pm and a parish rosary will be prayed at 7:00pm at the funeral home. Patrick’s Catholic Church Sheldon, Iowa Father Allan Reicks & Deacon Ray Portz ~ Officiating Visitation will be Thursday, Januafter 2:00pm with the family present from 5:00 - 7:00pm at the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon, Iowa. McALPINE BORN JanuJasper, Minnesota PASSED AWAY DecemSheldon, Iowa FUNERAL SERVICE 10:30 A.M. Visitation will be 12-3 pm prior to the service at the chapel.IN MEMORY OF IRENE V. Life is not a journey where you arrive in heaven in a well-preserved body, but rather where you skid in sideways saying, “Wow! That was one hell of a ride!“ Live, Laugh, Liquidįuneral services will be 3 pm Saturday (June 15) at the Dykstra Funeral Home-Mulder Chapel, 188 West 32nd Street with the Pastor Stephen Otto officiating. Brothers, Harley (Connie) Koopman, Doug (Pat) Koopman. Children, Corey (Kortney) Koopman, Brandi (Santos) Lopez, Casey (James) Serbin, Billie Jo (Rob) Campbell, Carrie (David) Schipper. He is survived by his wife, Donna (Schipper). He was preceded in death by Ren and Arlene Koopman, and his son, Steven Craig. His love for Kawasaki's and passion for helping others will always be remembered. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, making people laugh and celebrating life. Lyle was a loving and compassionate family man, husband of 50 years, a dependable friend to everyone and life of the party. Lyle “Liquid Lyle” Koopman, 69, Holland, MI, passed Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at his home after a long battle with cancer.
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