Julie Ann Rust

Julie Ann Rust

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Feb

23

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Vander Ploeg Funeral Home

724 6th Avenue, Sheldon, IA 51201

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Feb

24

Memorial service

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church

310 10th St., Sheldon, IA 51201

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Feb

24

Burial

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

East Lawn Cemetery - Sheldon

700 Union Ave., Sheldon, IA 51201

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Julie A. Rust

Sheldon, Iowa

Services for Julie A. Rust 66 of Sheldon who passed away on Monday February 16, 2026 at Sanford Senior Care in Sheldon. Service will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday February 24, 2026 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sheldon. Father Siby Punnoose will officiate with burial in East Lawn Cemetery in Sheldon. Visitation with the family present 5 to 7 P.M. Monday February 23,2026 at the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

23

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Vander Ploeg Funeral Home

724 6th Avenue, Sheldon, IA 51201

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Feb

24

Memorial service

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church

310 10th St., Sheldon, IA 51201

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Feb

24

Burial

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

East Lawn Cemetery - Sheldon

700 Union Ave., Sheldon, IA 51201

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Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.