"My deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of your mother, Leona. May God's promises give you comfort in your grief. You will continue to be in my prayers. Audrey Kuyper Van Genderen (daughter of Loyd and Leona Vanden Hoek Kuyper )"
In loving memory of
Leona Brandhof
November 24, 1933 - September 30, 2017
Leona Brandhof, age 83 of Mitchellville, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at The Shores in Pleasant Hill. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Prairie City Christian Reformed Church. Burial will follow at Waveland Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the church. The family will greet friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to My Brother's Keeper and condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com
The daughter of Martin and Marie (Maasdam) Vanden Hoek, Leona was born on November 24, 1933 in Killduf, Iowa. She attended school in Killduf and graduated from Sully High School. On December 24, 1953, she was united in marriage to John Edward Brandhof. Leona stayed at home to raise their family and truly enjoyed helping Ed with the farming, especially during harvest season. Leona was a member of the Prairie City Christian Reformed Church, where she played the organ, and involved with My Brother's Keeper and The Gospelettes. Leona loved playing music and could play several instruments. She also enjoyed working at the polling site for local elections.
Those left to honor her memory include her two sons; Duane (Brenda) Brandhof and John Brandhof both of Mitchellville; four grandchildren, Julie (Erik) Nikkel, Doug (Katie) Brandhof, Dan (fiancé Ahna) Brandhof and Austin (Autumn) Brandhof; six great grandchildren, Mallory, Madison, Everlee, Vanden, Marley, and Karsyn. Also surviving are her siblings, June Ver Woert of Newton, Marlene (Harvey) Beyer of Monroe, Eleanor (Gene) Jansen of Sully, Vernon (Tina) Vanden Hoek of Lynville, Gerald (Linda) Vanden Hoek of Texas and Ramona (Art) Cooper of Newton and a special friend, Hugh Cooper. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, two brothers, William and a still born brother.
Tributes
"I recall Leona, our neighbor, gave me a succulent many years ago to plant that she called "live forever". And now Leona will live forever in our memories. Condolences to the family. Di Findley"
"My car had broken down on my way home one afternoon. I knew the Brandhof family lived a short way down the road. I didn't not know the family personally, but 38 years ago there were no cell phones etc and I had to get home in time to work my shift at Pat & Mel's!! So I walked to their house and Mrs. Brandhof was so kind & caring!! She treated a stranger with the compassion of a Mother. She had one of her son's assist in getting my car going again and even had him follow me home to be sure I made it without further issues. I sent a heartfelt Thank You note to her and her family for their kindness & assistance!! They came into Pat & Mel's several times during my shifts and I always gushed over them for their kindness!
Mrs. Brandhof, you are Forever a True Angel ?
Diana (Barnes) Smith"