Obituary for James (Jim) Lewis Kolthoff

James Lewis Kolthoff, (Jim) 88 of Ackley passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16th at his

home in Ackley, Iowa.

He was born on November 10, 1935, the son of Kobus and Alice (Klooster) Kolthoff. He

attended German Township School # 7.

He began farming with his father and brother for many years.

He married Alice Steinmeyer. They later divorced.

On September 7, 1990, he was united in marriage to Marlene Menteer at his home in rural

Aplington. Jim loved farming and raising livestock. After his retirement in 2004 he and Marlene

moved to rural Ackley and have now settled in Ackley. He was a dedicated member of the

Second Christian Reformed Church of Wellsburg, now the United Reformed Church where he

had served as a deacon.

Jim was known for his kind gentle spirit and sense of humor. He was never in a hurry and made

time to visit with everyone. No one was a stranger. He looked forward to family and

neighborhood get-togethers especially if there was a meal included!! He enjoyed cooking and

was known for his delicious rhubarb and apple pies. He was always ready to share conversation

and a cup of tea or coffee.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Marlene; daughters, Shelley (Dennis) Viet of Dike; Dedra

Kolthoff (Mike Hosch) of Kesley; Cynthia (Rich) Gronowski of Dike; Scott Menteer of Kansas

City, Mo; Sonya (Kurtis) Marks of Jesup; Shaunte’ (Jason) Gray of Kansas City, Mo; sisters,

Linda (Daryl) Geiken of Conrad; and Janice (James) Steinmeyer of Grundy Center; sister in-law,

Imogene Kolthoff of Wellsburg. Jim’s pride and joy was his 24 grandchildren and 13

great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Harlan Kolthoff; grandson, Clayton Kolthoff.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church

(10164 D Ave, Ackley, Iowa), a time of fellowship will be held to visit and reminisce immediately

following, a private family burial is planned after the fellowship.

A special thank you to Care Initiatives Hospice - Waterloo.