Patricia Ann Van Niewaal, 88, of Lomax, Illinois, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.

Patricia was born March 18, 1936 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Ollie (Annis) Hartley. On August 24, 1957 she married Ronald D. Van Niewaal in Pella, Iowa. He preceded her in death July 9, 2019.

Mrs. VanNiewaal was raised and educated in the Ottumwa area. She began working at a young age to help provide for her family. Shortly after her marriage, she and Ronnie relocated to Lomax, where she would spend the rest of her life as homemaker. She loved her family and especially loved cooking for her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Lomax Saddle Club and attended Wednesday bingo night in Lomax, where she provided meals and desserts to fund-raise for the Lomax Haunted House Boys. She also enjoyed attending the Auction House in Ft. Madison.

Survivors include four children: Vikki Bowers of Lomax, Rod (Jeannie) Van Niewaal of Carman, Illinois, Ronnie Walker of Keosauqua, Iowa and Melissa Walker of Ft. Madison; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and a special niece: Tina (Rick) Kienlen.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one son: Randy Van Niewaal; one daughter in infancy: Brenda Van Niewaal and three siblings: Harold and Harry Hartley and Dorothy Enloe.

The family plans a graveside service, for Ronald and Patricia, at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 27, 2024 at Crane Cemetery, near Lomax, Illinois. The family plans to gather at The Pink Tavern following the service.

A memorial fund has been established in her memory. Contributions may be left at the service or mailed to the Patricia Van Niewaal Memorial Fund, c/o Banks & Beals Funeral Home, P.O. Box 503, LaHarpe, Illinois, 61450.

To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit Patricia's obituary at banksandbeals.com.