Berta Janice Van Ekeren Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Berta Janice Van Ekeren (Monroe, Iowa), who passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Wittmer and Bertha Wittmer (Merritt); her husband Phil; and her siblings, Bette (Orion Culver), Perky Callaghan, Bud (Gen Van Ekeren), Jim (Bert Van Ekeren) and Norma (Don Celania).
She is survived by: her daughters, Jan Van Ekeren (Kevin Sypolt) of Seabeck, WA, Jo Van Ekeren of Auckland and Jackie Romp (Bill) of Des Moines, IA; her grandchildren, Philip Sypolt of Boston, MA, Austin Sypolt (Stephanie Sanchez) of Indianapolis, IN, Ellen Sypolt (Layth Yehyawi) of Chicago, IL, Jack Romp of New York, NY and Jane Romp of Boston, MA; and her niece Carla Barnes (Bob) of Bellevue, WA. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
