Person:Wilma Kuipers (1)
Wilma Katherine Kuipers
b.18 Mar 1925 Sanborn, O'Brien, Iowa, United States
d.14 Nov 2011 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 12 Feb 1921
  1. Elizabeth Kuipers1921 - 2001
  2. John Peter Kuipers1922 - 2005
  3. Wilma Katherine Kuipers1925 - 2011
  4. Ivan John Kuipers1926 - 1981
  5. Marjorie Jacoba Kuipers1927 - 1959
  6. Jared William Kuipers1937 - 2006
Spouse and Children
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m. 8 Jan 1946
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Facts and Events
Name Wilma Katherine Kuipers
Gender Female
Birth[1][2] 18 Mar 1925 Sanborn, O'Brien, Iowa, United States
Marriage 8 Jan 1946 Los Angeles, California, United Statesto Julius Egbert Stellinga
Death[1][2] 14 Nov 2011 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United States
Burial[2] Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United States

Wilma K. Stellinga, 86 years old, of Sioux Falls, passed away on November 14, 2011, with her family at her side. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 17, 1:30 pm, at First Christian Reformed Church, 2901 East 26th, Sioux Falls. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, November 16, with the family present from 5:00-7:00 pm, at Miller West Funeral Chapel, 41st Street and Valley View Road.

Wilma Katherine Kuipers was born on March 18, 1925, in Sanborn, IA, to Jake and Mary (Snip) Kuipers. She received her education in the local area, and graduated from high school at Hull Western Christian. In 1946, Wilma was united in marriage to Jude Stellinga. The couple was blessed with seven children, Sherwin, Joe, Mark, Nora, Twyla, Randall, and Becky. Wilma was a stay-at-home Mom, but was able to work part-time for Sears for several years. Jude passed away in 1971.

Some of Wilma’s greatest pleasures involved raising her seven children and being involved in the lives of her grandchildren. She enjoyed doing oil paintings, spending time in her gardens, and visiting with her neighbors.

Wilma is survived by: daughters, Nora (Guillermo) Robles of Sioux Falls, Twyla (Dan) Roskup of Sioux Falls, and Becky Stellinga of Sioux Falls; sons Sherwin (Barbara) of Sioux Falls, Joe (Carolyn) of Watertown, Mark (Connie) of Iowa City, IA, and Randall Stellinga of Kansas City, MO; eleven grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Wilma is preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Jude; sisters Betty and Marge; and brothers Ivan, John, and Jerry.

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Obituary, in Miller Funeral Home
    2011.

    Wilma Katherine Stellinga

  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Tombstone, in Find A Grave
    2011.

    Wilma K. Stellinga

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