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Kyle DeVries Obituary
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at the Agape Christian Family Church, 2810 Highway 18 W., Clear Lake, with Pastor David Toyne officiating. Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 Fourth St. in Clear Lake, and then one hour before the service on Friday at the church.
Family suggests memorials to the Kyle A. DeVries Memorial Fund to be used to set up a scholarship fund.
Kyle was born in New Hampton, the son of David and Jackie (Swehla) DeVries.
He attended school through his freshman year at New Hampton and then moved to Clear Lake where he graduated in 2005. While in high school he was active in sports playing baseball, wrestling and especially football. After he graduated from high school he attended Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls, where he played football and would have graduated in May 2007.
He was an avid Green Bay Packer and Hawkeye fan. Kyle enjoyed playing PlayStation with his friends, watching football with his buddies, going to movies with his fiancée, Erin, and spending time with his family.
He had a great sense of humor and was always playing practical jokes. He was always the life of the party and always more concerned about others than himself.
Kyle is survived by his father, David DeVries and his wife, Roni, of Clear Lake; his mother, Jackie Lemke and her husband, Jimmy, of New Hampton; a daughter, Mia; brother, Logan Finnegan, of New Hampton; sisters, Lola Lemke of New Hampton and Kayla Byers of Mason City; fiancée, Erin Morehouse, of Clear Lake; paternal grandmother, Cheryl DeVries, of Charles City; maternal grandmother, Pat Lukes, of New Hampton; step maternal grandfather, Bob Volker, of New Hampton; step maternal grandparents, Gary and Jeannie Lemke of Sumner; step paternal grandparents, Craig and Colette Brandau, of Mason City; great-grandmother, Charlotte Conway, of Elma; aunts, uncles, cousins and hosts of friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Larry DeVries and maternal grandfather Larry Swehla.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchaples.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Kyle DeVries
Jay Sheahan
October 9, 2007
Cheryl , so sorry to learn of the passing of your grandson , my thoughts & prayers are with your family .
Kayla Skiye
September 21, 2007
Everyone who met kyle loved him from the start, he was the reason everyone had a smile on their face, even if they were having a bad day. He helped alot of people and only cared about how they were feeling. Im really going to miss you Kyle, You were like a brother to me.
And to Kyles family and Erin, Im sorry for your loss. Whenever you need a helping hand,or anything, My family and I will be there for you, no matter what day or night. Im really sorry for your loss.
Bill, Jo Ellen, Jessica, Carly Bigelow
September 14, 2007
Dave: You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jo Ellen and I were very sad to learn of Kyle's death.
Mary Stockdale, RN
September 13, 2007
Kyle was a true inspiration to our staff and other patients. My prayers are with you all.
Reynold & Carol Burgart
September 13, 2007
To Kyles's Family:
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on Kyle's death. We didn't know him but heard a great deal about him from Jackie on his sports, etc. From what we read and hear he was a wonderful young man. How proud of him you all must be. God must have something he really needed Kyle to help him with. We will keep all of you in our prayers and in our thoughts.
Reynold & Carol Burgart
New Hampton, IA
Dee and Roger Tibbitts
September 13, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Miranda Varty
September 13, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I graduated with Kyle and know that he will be missed.
Bill Lori & Ruth Freiberg
September 13, 2007
Dave and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you durning this tuff time. We are here if we can do anything!! Just call!! Kyle take care in heaven! I'm sure your already playing football!
Trista Winkowitsch
September 13, 2007
My thougths and prayers go out to you in this time of need. Kyle was a great person and had a great sence of humor, he will never be forgoten
Shelley Stalder
September 13, 2007
You and your families have our deepest sympathy! May all of our memories of Kyle last forever. He was such and awesome kid, who grew in to such a wonderful man. How brave he has been. All of would love and prayers. Stephen and Shelley Stalder
Jeremy & Jamie Schaufenbuel
Megan and Ryan
Dawn Palmer Rodemaker
September 13, 2007
Jackie & Family-
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been reading about Kyle in the Globe Gazette. What an amazing young man. God Bless.
Sherri Freiberg
September 13, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chuck and Sherri (Oldenburger) Freiberg
Diane (Hammel) Bucknell
September 13, 2007
Dave, Roni, and all Kyle's family members and friends, I'm so very sorry for your loss. May Kyle be at peace in Heaven.
God bless.
Kim Wendel
September 13, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We have fond memories of Kyle during CABA. It was wonderful to see the talent he was blessed with. We'll pray for God's grace to carry you through. Mike , Kim and Cory Wendel
Julie (Randall) Nemmers
September 13, 2007
Jackie and family:
I am so sorry to hear about Kyle. I have kept up on how he battled with the stories in the Mason City paper. Know that he is watching over you now. Stay strong. You are in my prayers.
Darwin, Penny & Larissa
September 12, 2007
Our thoughts are with you.
Mike Lillegraven
September 12, 2007
my sympathy to kyle's family & friends. rest in peace kyle.
Heather Funk
September 12, 2007
Erin - DeVries Family~
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kyle is such a great person. He will be greatly missed and loved. Rest In Peace Kyle!
Verna Swehla
September 12, 2007
Jackie and all of Kyle's family and friends,
We hope that y'all can take comfort knowing that he never gave up the fight. Thank GOD that he is pain free and at peace at last.
Love,
Aunt Verna and Michael
lucas ruppelt
September 12, 2007
you were and awesome friend kyle i will miss you dearly your awesome kyle
The Kleve's
September 12, 2007
Jackie, Jimmy, Logan, & Lola,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jackie, you told us of the night Kyle accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He called you and talked for hours. There is no doubt he's in Heaven. I'm sure Nikki was at Heaven's gates cheering his homecoming as Kyle made his grand entrance to find the mansion God has prepared for him. I pray that through this, others will seek the Lord to understand where Kyle found his strength. May God bring all of you peace and comfort in the days to come, and through the difficult journey called grief.
Love in Christ!!
Cindy Bartusek
September 12, 2007
David and Roni
So sorry to hear about Kyle.
I'll be thinking of you
Take care
Rhonda McCumber
September 12, 2007
He was ok with going and now that he is gone, we know that he is at peace. He is now stronger than he ever was. God Speed Kyle you will be missed!
The McCumber's
Eleanore Martin
September 12, 2007
To the family of Kyle Devries,
It was a joy to know Kyle when he was young, playing baseball, wrestling with our grandsons. He will be missed by all that knew him. What a courageous man. God be with all of you, now and in the future.
God Bless all of you.
Frank & Eleanore Martin
Susan Matthews
September 12, 2007
My every thought and prayer are with you all right now. We will get through this together! Kyle is not alone and neither are you! Be at peace knowing Kyle is pain free & happy.
Love you all!
Chrissy Holland
September 12, 2007
Jackie, Dave, and families,
I feel blessed as many of you do to have even known Kyle, as a kid he was so much fun to watch and be around, that smile that was missing four front teeth for what seemed like forever, the energy he had was unbelievable and exhausting at times, and I am glad I got to be part of that. But wow, the man he turned into was something, he was absolutley an amazing person and athlete who touched alot of people in many different ways! Very selfless and undoubtly brave. I am very sorry for your loss. Chrissy
Ryan & Vickie Eichenberger
September 12, 2007
De Vries - Lemke family ~
Sorry to hear about Kyle. Know that you all are in our thoughts and our prayers during this difficult time. God Bless!
Kimberly (Ritter) Sorenson
September 12, 2007
David & faimly,
I am so sorry to hear about Kyle.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dana Dettmer
September 12, 2007
Kyle - I loved you like my own - you were an inspiration to my son and a role model to my daughter. Jackie & Jimmy - My prayers and thoughts are with you 24/7. I love you all.
Amy Thompson & Family
September 12, 2007
Jackie and family
Sending hugs your way. We hope to be there at your side during this hard time. Keep smiling and remembering the good times you and Kyle had together
kelly n trina
September 12, 2007
We loved hanging out and being with kyle. He was a good friend and one of the most fun and outgoing people that we have ever met. He always had a smile on his face. We give our condolences to his parents and best wishes for them. He will be greatly missed and loved by all of us.
September 12, 2007
I met kyle at the hospital, and even during treatments he was always smiling and in a good mood. He made everyone laugh, I was shocked to see him taken away so soon. He was an awesome person and will be remembered by many people in such a positive way. He is in a better place now, watching over everyone he cares for.
Bryan Brandau & Teresa Jensen
September 12, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
September 12, 2007
Our sympathies.
jeff ritter
September 12, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff & Jeanine Marsters
September 12, 2007
Kyle A. DeVries Family,
We have been saddened over the past few weeks to hear that the transplant was unsuccessful. We met Kyle at the Surf fund raiser… what an honor to have such a wonderful son.
Jeanine and I know first hand the tough times you have had throughout this process with Jeanine having been diagnosed twice with leukemia and having two transplants herself over the years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Be comforted by the great memories of a wonderful son that made memories not only for you, but those who knew him and your community that enjoyed his success in football.
He is in a better place now!
He will be remembered!
And, some day we will join him to be at his side.
Sonja Marvin
September 12, 2007
David & family
My sympathy to you all. From what I hear Kyle was a very strong and compassionate person. You are in our prayers.
Kevin & Sonja (Hoy) Marvin
marissa oleson
September 12, 2007
Kyle i will miss you so much. we had a lot of good times together, along with erin and ethan. and im so very happy that you were able to be in my life. when ethan and i first dating and i was the new girlfriend from out of town you and erin always were willing to hang out with open arms. Thank You. i will never forget you..watch over us all...
love always..
marissa
Chuck & Deb Stanbro
September 12, 2007
We are so sorry about the loss of Kyle. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
September 12, 2007
We are very sorry to hear about Kyle. We have all thought and prayed for all of you over the last months. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow.
Floyd County Jail Staff
stacy dalluge
September 12, 2007
I remember Kyle from Mercy-City-Lehigh Family Credit Union. He was a very friendly and kind kid. I always enjoyed waiting on him. He always put a smile on my face. The De Vries will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sara Ryerson
September 12, 2007
David and Roni-
I am so sorry to hear about Kyle. If you need anyone and anything, please call. I remember him from when he was much younger, we had a lot of fun with you guys! Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your families.
Jeff and Nicki Dutcher~Lessor
September 12, 2007
Dave and Family~
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Kyle was a great kid and I can only hope that I have the strength and faith that he had. He is now free from pain and is in God's hands. Rest in Peace Kyle!
Love always~
Mike & Shelby Dwyer
September 12, 2007
Erin & DeVries family,
So sorry to hear about Kyle. May your memories of him last forever. We are praying for you all during this difficult time.
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