Helen (De Vries) De Stigter Obituary
The family of Helen (De Vries) De Stigter of Sioux Center, Iowa announces her passing on October 12, 2026. Helen, born on July 23, 1940, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Evert Vries and Martha De Vries (Tinklenberg); her husband Gerald De Stigter; and her siblings, Wilma Schoolmeester (Les), Alvina Schoolmeester (Orvin) and Albertus De Vries.
She is survived by: her children, Lori Plantage (Brent) of Sioux City, IA, Loren De Stigter of Sioux Center, IA, Leah Lamfers (Brian) of Rock Rapids, IA, Byron De Stigter (Vonda) of Tucson, AZ and Lyle De Stigter (Robin) of Oceanside, CA; her siblings, LeRoy De Vries (Jean) of Michigan, Linda Northouse (Jack) of Michigan and Donna Weerstra (Ted) of Michigan; and her sister-in-law Loureen De Vries of California. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Christian Reformed Church (321 2nd St SE, Sioux Center, IA 51250). A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM at the Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through http://www.rexwinkelfh.com. Memorials can be made in Helen's name to Hope Haven in Rock Valley, Iowa, and Justice For All in Rock Valley, Iowa.
