Dorothy Nunnikhoven

Dorothy Nunnikhoven

Dorothy Nunnikhoven
November 30, 1932 – October 12, 2021
Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 88

Dorothy Nunnikhoven, 88, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. She was born November 30, 1932, to Timothy and Jeanette Neels Elsloo in Oskaloosa.

Dorothy attended country school in Mahaska County through 7th grade. She completed 8th grade at Oskaloosa Christian School. Dorothy went on to graduate from Oskaloosa High School with the class of 1951.

On December 24, 1951, she was united in marriage to Marvin “Gene” Nunnikhoven. To this union six children were born: Martha, Randall, Bruce, Daniel, Becky, and Russell.

In addition to caring for their home and children, Dorothy and Gene farmed west of Oskaloosa until moving to town in 1987. In retirement they enjoyed traveling around the United States delivering campers. This fit in well with their love of traveling and seeing various places. They also enjoyed many winters in Apache Junction, Arizona.

Dorothy was a faithful member of Central Reformed Church in Oskaloosa.

Her family includes five children: Randall (& Christine) Nunnikhoven of Oskaloosa, Bruce (& Barb) Nunnikhoven of Leighton, Daniel Nunnikhoven, Becky (& Andrew) Merical of Ankeny, Iowa, and Russell Nunnikhoven of Syracuse, Utah; twelve grandchildren: Deanne (& Chris) Tice, Darrin (& Jennifer) Nunnikhoven, Donavon (& Hollie) Nunnikhoven, Tim (& Shivonne) Nunnikhoven, Jason Nunnikhoven, Matthew Nunnikhoven, Stephanie Graham (& friend Matt), Ashley (& Josh) Lovejoy, Jennifer (& Joe) Ruddy, Austin Merical (& friend Nancy), Colten Nunnikhoven, and Aneeka Nunnikhoven; fifteen great grandchildren; a sister Eunice DeJoode; a sister-in-law, Mary Elsloo; three brothers-in-law: Anthony (& Jo Ann) Nunnikhoven, Jr., Gerald Nunnikhoven (& friend Betty), and Merle (& Erma) Nunnikhoven; three sisters in law, Esther Nunnikhoven, Leona Nunnikhoven, and Dorothy Nunnikhoven; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband of over 66 years, Gene, Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her father and mother-in-law, Anthony and Bertha Nunnikhoven; an infant daughter, Martha Nunnikhoven; an infant great granddaughter, Abigail Ruddy; a brother, Timothy Elsloo, Jr; four brothers-in-law: Ed DeJoode, Abraham, Martin, and Wilbur Nunnikhoven; and two sisters in law, Bertha Nunnikhoven and Delores Nunnikhoven.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. in the Central Reformed Church in Oskaloosa with Reverend Jon Nelson officiating.
There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 Tuesday morning.
Burial will be in the Friends Cemetery in Oskaloosa. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation will begin Monday morning after 12 p.m. in the Central Reformed Church in Oskaloosa and the family will be at the Church from 5-7 Monday evening to greet friends and relatives.
Memorials may be made to MHP Hospice or GEMS at Central Reformed Church.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Dorothy Nunnikhoven please visit the Bates Funeral Chapel Sympathy Store.

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