Published by admin on Tue, 11/09/2021 - 2:42pm
Velma Dontje, age 90, died Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Beacon Assisted Living in Lake Crystal, MN. She had become a resident there following the death of her husband on January 29, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
Velma Alice Dontje was born on February 20, 1931 in rural Bancroft, the daughter of Anton and Dollie (Abbas) Kardoes. She grew up near Swea City, graduating from Swea City High School.