Former Pella Police Chief John de Vries dies
May 31, 2021
Former Pella Police Chief John de Vries died Wednesday (5/26) from complications of pneumonia. He was 87. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (6/1) at 11am at Calvary Christian Reformed Church in Pella. The family…
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