Longtime Pella Resident Michael Terpstra Passes Away at 73

Funeral services scheduled for Saturday, February 28th in New Sharon

Feb. 21, 2026 at 2:17am

Michael Terpstra, a 73-year-old resident of Pella, Iowa, has passed away. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 28th at 10:00 am at the New Life Fellowship Church in New Sharon, with visitation beginning the prior day at 2:00 pm. Burial will take place at the Friends Cemetery in New Sharon.

Why it matters

Terpstra was a longtime member of the Pella community, and his passing will be felt by those who knew him. The funeral arrangements provide an opportunity for friends, family, and community members to come together and honor his life.

The details

Visitation for Terpstra will begin at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 27th, at the New Life Fellowship Church in New Sharon. The family will be present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm to receive visitors. Funeral services will be held the following day, Saturday, February 28th, at 10:00 am at the same church. Burial will take place at the Friends Cemetery in New Sharon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Sharon Fire and Rescue or 725 Ministries in Pella.

  • Visitation will begin at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 27th.
  • The family will be present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, February 27th.
  • Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 28th.
  • Burial will take place at the Friends Cemetery in New Sharon.

The players

Michael Terpstra

A 73-year-old resident of Pella, Iowa who has passed away.

New Life Fellowship Church

The church in New Sharon, Iowa where the funeral services will be held.

Friends Cemetery

The cemetery in New Sharon, Iowa where Terpstra will be buried.

New Sharon Fire and Rescue

An organization that memorial contributions may be made to in lieu of flowers.

725 Ministries

An organization in Pella, Iowa that memorial contributions may be made to in lieu of flowers.

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The takeaway

The passing of Michael Terpstra, a longtime resident of Pella, Iowa, is a loss for the community. The funeral arrangements provide an opportunity for friends, family, and community members to come together and honor his life.