Sheryl Sue Proenneke, 66, of Washington, Iowa, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, following an extended illness.
Sue was born Feb. 13, 1956, in Iowa City, the daughter of Ralph and Pearl Appleby Van Voltenburg. She graduated with honors from Mid Prairie High School in 1974. Sue had three children from her first marriage and was later married to Keith Proenneke.
She lived the majority of her life in the Stockport area before moving to Brighton, and later moving to Washington, Iowa, in 2020. Sue worked most of her life in Customer Service. She was last employed by Maharishi International University in Fairfield. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church and enjoyed sewing, gardening, going on road trips, watching Hallmark movies, baking, and making Apple Butter. Sue loved spending time with her cat, Sophie. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, doing crafts with them, and attending their many activities.
Sue is survived by her daughter, Mindy Herring, and husband Larry of Washington, Iowa; daughter, Andrea Malcom, and husband Andy of Burlington; son, Daniel Peek and wife Angela of Washington, Iowa; and grandchildren: Rady, Logan, Brenton, Addison, Brooke, Maddyx and Brandon. She is also survived by her brother, Jerry Van Voltenburg of Kinross; brother, Ronnie Van Voltenburg and wife Sharon of Grinnell; and sister, Diane Toomer of Clinton, as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one nephew, Chad Van Voltenburg.
Celebration of life services were held Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at the First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Dave Watson officiating. Interment was at the Spencer Cemetery in rural Stockport. A general memorial had been established. Online condolences may be sent to Sue’s family through the web at www.jonesfh.com.