Retha-Van Hulzen-Obituary

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Retha Van Hulzen

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To Bill and family, so very sorry for you loss, you both were such special friends to my folks. Kent & Cindi Isaacson

Jayne - My condolences to your family. Such a beautiful obituary, what a blessed life Retha lived! Thank you for allowing Amada Senior Care to provide assistance to your mom. Your family left its mark on several of our caregivers. May God continue to provide comfort & peace to you all! Janet Scott

Bill and family. So sorry about Retha. We send our prayers and sympathy. Will try to call personally. Love Gary and Sharon.

Our heartfelt condolences to you, Jayne, and all of your family. Praying for God’s peace and comfort. I loved watching your mom’s video. What a beautiful family she had and a rich life she lived.
Our admiration for your dedicated care for your dear mom.

Kate and Don Balasa

(4) Shoeboxes Donated in Memory of Retha Van Hulzen

Sending our thoughts and prayers to the entire family as you are going through this difficult time with the loss of Aunt Retha. Although it will be hard at times, it's the memories that you will cherish time and time again. I know, as soon as I saw Retha's picture, the memories came flooding back. I can remember visiting my Grandma, Retha's sister, Ethel when I was young. Going to visit Aunt Pauline when I was staying in Oskaloosa, IA, Bill and Retha would stop by and say hello if they...

Sorry for your lose Bill; Retha was a beautiful Lady and she is now is Gods hands. No more pain or suffering, thanks be to God.

Obituary

Retha's Obituary

Retha Eleen Van Hulzen (Odem) passed away surrounded by her family to be with our Lord and Savior on August 29, 2022.She was born on August 24, 1932, the youngest of seven children in Oskaloosa, IA to Elmer and Blanche Odem. She graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1950, where she met her high...

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