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Jimmy “Jim” J. VanErsvelde
Jimmy “Jim” J. VanErsvelde
Montezuma
Jimmy “Jim” J. VanErsvelde, age 84, of Montezuma, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Brooklyn Community Estate. Memorial service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 7, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn with Father Stephen Page officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date. Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Victor American Legion, Essence of Life Hospice or the Victor Lions Club.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Janet of Montezuma; son, Todd (Diane) VanErsvelde of North Liberty; five grandchildren, MeKaila Burton, Courtney (Byran) Hershberger, Nicole (Kahler) Green, Jill (Asa) Campbell and Alison VanErsvelde; one great-granddaughter, Paisley Hershberger; and a brother, Jerry VanErsvelde of Grinnell.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his sons, Troy, Brett and Mike VanErsvelde; sister, Betty VanErsvelde; brother, Freddie VanErsvelde; and grandson, Dan VanErsvelde.
Online condolences: www.klosterfuneralhome.com.
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