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A memorial service for Gertrude G. “Gert” Van Engen was held Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at Grace Fellowship Church in Hartley. Rev. Kenneth C. Eberline, II and Rev. Nathan Van Engen officiated.

Pallbearers were John Van Engen, Nathan Van Engen, Andy Van Engen, Jared Van Engen, Shane Van Engen, Jason Van Engen, Dawn Culver, Laurena Overmire, Angie Selzer, Amy Van Engen, Keri Eberline and Kalyn Rife. Interment was in Baker Township Cemetery at Melvin. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements.

Gertrude Grace “Gert” (DeRuyter) Van Engen was born to Dick and Lena (Kooistra) DeRu...