Joyce Van Renterghem Obituary
We bid farewell to Joyce Van Renterghem of Malcom, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 29, 2026 at the age of 82. Joyce touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Edward and Doris Ann Rhodes (Martin); her husband Laird Van Renterghem; her siblings, Don Rhodes and Edna Werenburg; her grandson Jesse Inman; her parents-in-law, Fred Van Renterghem and Lois Van Renterghem; her brother-in-law John Van Renterghem; her nieces, Janice Korns and Renee Frisby; and her nephew Charlie Korns.
She is survived by: her children, Debra Inman (Rick) of Malcom and Phillip Van Renterghem of Malcom; her siblings, Doris Bunn and Billie Jo Henry; her granddaughters, Melissa Foels (Michael) and Jodi Peters (Chad); her great grandchildren, Taylyn Breeden, Liam Peters, McKenna Heinselman (Caleb), Chandler Carl (Alicia Griggs), Madelyn Carl (Austin Schad), Kayleigh Inman (Jeffrey Johannsen), Maci Inman and Bryan Inman; and her great great grandchildren, Kohen Johannsen and Raelynn Rose Carl.
Memorial contributions may be designated to the Brooklyn Volunteer Fire Department or the East Poweshiek Ambulance Service and mailed in care of Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 368, Grinnell, IA 50112.
