Obituaries

Shirley Ann Vander Woude

Shirley Ann Vander Woude

Nov 20, 2025

Shirley Vander Woude passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at her home in Rock Rapids, Iowa.

Visitation will be Monday, November 24th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rock Rapids. There will be a vigil service beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Monday evening at the...

Eldon Sneller

Eldon Sneller

Nov 18, 2025

Eldon Sneller, age 68 of Doon, IA, died on November 18, 2025, at his home near Doon, IA.

Visitation with the family present will be Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Jurrens Funeral Home of George.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Hope Reformed Church in George, IA with...

Joseph "Joe" Malsam

Joseph "Joe" Malsam

Nov 18, 2025

Joseph “Joe” Malsam, age 87, of Sibley, IA, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at his home in Sibley, IA.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Jurrens Funeral Home in Sibley, with Father Siby Punnoose officiating.

A public visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service...

Lorraine Meester

Lorraine Meester

Nov 16, 2025

Lorraine Meester, age 95, of Little Rock, Iowa died Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Crown Pointe Care Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

A funeral service will take place at 10:30AM, Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Salem Reformed Church in Little Rock, Iowa. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Little Rock.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at...

Karla Kay Hasche

Karla Kay Hasche

Nov 16, 2025

Rock Rapids, IA

Karla K. Hasche, age 66, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Rock Rapids, IA, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.

An Informal Gathering of family and friends will be from 3-5 pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Jurrens Funeral Home of Rock Rapids, IA.

In Lieu of Flowers the...

Martha Louise Moser

Martha Louise Moser

Nov 13, 2025

Martha Louise (Hamann) Moser, 87, passed away peacefully in Rosemount, MN, with grace and dignity on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

She was born in Rock Rapids, IA, to Louie and Amanda Hamann. Martha grew up on the family farm north of Alvord, IA, attended country school through the eighth grade, and graduated from Alvord High School. She later graduated from Stewart’s...

Aletha Clara Gacke

Aletha Clara Gacke

Nov 12, 2025

Aletha Clara Gacke, age 92, of Sibley, IA, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM, Monday, November 17, 2025, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Sibley with Father Siby Punnoose as celebrant.

Burial will follow at St. Andrew's Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m....

Gerald Allen Ackerman

Gerald Allen Ackerman

Nov 9, 2025

Hills, MN CLICK HERE TO WATCH MEMORIAL SERVICE

Gerald Allen Ackerman, age 79 of Hills, MN died Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

A public visitation will be Sunday, November 16th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with the family present at the Community Reformed Church of Sioux Falls, SD.

A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday,...

Rodney Dean Schroder

Rodney Dean Schroder

Nov 4, 2025

Rodney “Rod” Schroder, age 80, of Sibley, IA, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at his home in Sibley, IA.

A Private Graveside Service for the family will be held at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery, with Pastor Ben Weirsma officiating.

A public memorial visitation will be held on Friday, November 7th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Jurrens Funeral...

Norman "Buzz" Hass

Norman "Buzz" Hass

Nov 4, 2025

Norman “Buzz” Hass age 90 of Rock Rapids, IA died Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids, IA.

A Celebration of Life will be Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Peace Lutheran Church in Rock Rapids from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., with a brief time of reflection and memories beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Buzz was the...

Jeffrey Andrew Monier

Jeffrey Andrew Monier

Nov 2, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Andrew Monier, age 44, of Marcus, Iowa, after a long battle with Juvenile Diabetes, on November 2, 2025.

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 14th, from 5 to 7 PM at Jurrens Funeral Home in Sibley.

A memorial service will take place at 11:00 AM,...

Gloria Meyer

Gloria Meyer

Nov 2, 2025

Gloria Meyer, age 107, of Jupiter, Florida, formerly of Sibley, Iowa died Sunday, November, 2, 2025 at Mangrove Bay Assisted Living in Jupiter, Florida.

A funeral service will take place at 2:00 PM, Monday, November 10, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Sibley, Iowa with Pastor Ryan Austin officiating.  Burial will follow at Holman Township Cemetery in Sibley.

Visitation will be one...

David Gulk

David Gulk

Oct 7, 2025

David Gulk, age 59 of Larchwood, IA died Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM Monday, October 13, 2025, at The Church of St. Mary in Larchwood, IA., with Fr. Sunny Dominic, as celebrant.

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Sunday, October 12th, at The Church...

Anna Mae Berghorst

Anna Mae Berghorst

Oct 4, 2025

Funeral Service Live Stream Link

Anna Mae Berghorst, age 90, of Hills, MN, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills, MN.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Steen Reformed Church in Steen, MN, with Reverend Jeremy Wiersema officiating.

Burial will follow in the Eastside Cemetery, rural Steen,...

Steven Peter Cuperus

Steven Peter Cuperus

Oct 3, 2025

CLICK HERE TO WATCH FUNERAL SERVICE

Steven Cuperus age 64, of George, Iowa died suddenly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Friday, October 3, 2025.

A public visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 9th with family present at Jurrens Funeral Home of George.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, October 10th at Jurrens Funeral Home...

Betty Catherine Bouma

Betty Catherine Bouma

Oct 2, 2025

Service Live Stream Link

Betty Catherine Bouma, age 87, of Luverne, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on October 2, 2025 at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, October 6 at the Luverne, Minnesota Christian Reformed Church, beginning with visitation at 10:00 am, followed by a service at 11:00 am, then a...

Marvin "Mike" Fedders

Marvin "Mike" Fedders

Oct 1, 2025

Marvin “Mike” Fedders, age 88 of George, Iowa, peacefully passed away on October 1, 2025 at home.

A funeral service will take place at 10:00 AM, Monday October 6, 2025, at Hope Reformed Church of George, with Pastor Dale Vos, officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Lawn Cemetery. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the church's Facebook Page.

A visitation will...

William Hueser

William Hueser

Sep 26, 2025

William “Bill” Hueser, age 92 of George, Iowa, peacefully passed away on September 26, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Senior Living in George, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at the Jurrens Funeral Home in George, Iowa.

William “Bill” Joseph Hueser was born on October 13, 1932, in Marcus,...

Cheryl Koerselman

Cheryl Koerselman

Sep 25, 2025

George, IA

Cheryl Koerselman, age 76 of George, IA, passed away on September 25, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

Visitation with the family present will be Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Jurrens Funeral Home of George.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Hope Reformed Church in George,...

Roland Ray Roelfs

Roland Ray Roelfs

Sep 24, 2025

Roland Roelfs age 67, of Sibley, IA, died suddenly on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 28th, at the United Methodist Church in Sibley.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 29, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in Sibley,...