Obituaries

Donald Andrew Sik

Donald Andrew Sik

Sep 4, 2026

Donald Andrew Sik passed away with family by his side on September 4, 2026, at the Osceola Regional Health Center in Sibley, Iowa.

Don was born on August 29, 1939, in Hendricks, Minnesota, to his parents, Andrew and Alvera (Lang) Sik. He attended County School District 29 in Drammen Township in Lincoln County, Minnesota. He entered Lake Benton School as an...

Theodore "Ted" David Underberg Jr.

Theodore "Ted" David Underberg Jr.

Sep 4, 2026

Theodore “Ted” Underberg Jr., age 72, of Larchwood, IA, died suddenly on Friday, September 4, 2026.

Visitation will be on Friday, September 11th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with family present at The Church of St. Mary in Larchwood, IA, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM.

Memorial Mass will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at The Church...

Marlys De Bruin

Marlys De Bruin

Sep 3, 2026

Marlys Maxine De Bruin, age 96, of Rock Rapids, IA, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at the Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at the Jurrens Funeral Home in Rock Rapids, with the Rev. Rob Horstman officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Monday, September...

Clay Allen Hansmann

Clay Allen Hansmann

Sep 2, 2026

Clay Allen Hansmann, age 68, of George, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the Sanford Sheldon Hospital in Sheldon, Iowa, surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, September 4th, at the Jurrens Funeral Home in George, IA.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Immanuel...

Harriet Vande Hoef

Harriet Vande Hoef

Aug 29, 2026

Sibley, Iowa     CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVESTREAM

Harriet Vande Hoef, age 100 of Sibley, IA, died Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Osceola Senior Living in Sibley.

Visitation will be on Thursday, September 3rd with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church in Sibley.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 4, 2026,...

Esther Ernst

Esther Ernst

Aug 28, 2026

Esther Ernst, age 91, of Sibley, Iowa, died on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Sibley Specialty Care in Sibley, IA.

Family is handling Memorial Services at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church in Sibley, IA.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that all memorials be directed to the First Presbyterian Church in Sibley, IA.

Donald Metzger

Donald Metzger

Aug 27, 2026

Donald “Don” Metzger age 89, of Lester, IA passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at home. Don will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, farmer, veteran, and friend whose life was rooted in family, hard work, and the land he loved.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00...

Madison VanEngen

Madison VanEngen

Aug 26, 2026

Maddy VanEngen, age 33 of Ocheyedan, Iowa passed away, Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at First Reformed Church in Sibley, Iowa with Reverend Brian Carpenter, officiating. Burial will follow at Ocheyedan Township Cemetery.  Livestream Link

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, Monday,...

Alan "Tank" Dale Wassenaar

Alan "Tank" Dale Wassenaar

Aug 25, 2026

Alan “Tank” Dale Wassenaar, age 76, of Doon, IA, passed away on August 25, 2026, in Rock Rapids, IA, after a lengthy struggle with cancer.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Father Bruce Lawler as celebrant, in Rock Valley for immediate and extended family. All other friends...

Donna Voss

Donna Voss

Aug 24, 2026

Sibley, IA

Donna Voss, age 82, of Ashton, IA, died Monday, August 24 2026, at the Osceola Regional Health Center in Sibley, IA

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ashton, IA, with Fr. Siby Punnoose, officiating.

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

John (Jack) Altman

John (Jack) Altman

Aug 23, 2026

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John (Jack) Altman, age 89, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, August 23, 2026, at his home.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 27th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with the family present, at the First Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, Iowa.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the...

Steve Weier

Steve Weier

Aug 23, 2026

Steve Weier, age 78, of George, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, with loved ones by his side, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.

A visitation to celebrate Steve’s life will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at the Jurrens Funeral Home in George, IA.

In lieu of flowers, donations...

Norman Riemersma

Norman Riemersma

Aug 21, 2026

Norman Riemersma, age 69 died Friday, August 21, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society in George after a battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

A memorial service will be 10:30 AM, Monday, August 24, 2026, at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in George, Iowa, with Reverend Ken Eberline, officiating.  Livestream to Memorial Service

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Sunday August 23rd at Jurrens...

Glenda Mae Van't Hul

Glenda Mae Van't Hul

Aug 20, 2026

Glenda Van’t Hul, age 73, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at her home.

Visitation will be on Sunday, August 23rd from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, with family present at the Christian Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, Iowa.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Christian Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, Iowa,...

Marilee Kay Schleusner

Marilee Kay Schleusner

Aug 17, 2026

Marilee Kay Schleusner, age 65, of Rock Rapids, IA, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids, IA.

Public visitation will be on Friday morning, August 21st from 11:00 to 1:00 PM, with the family present from 11:00 to 12:00PM, at The Rock Community Church in Rock Rapids.

Funeral service will be at 1:00PM, Friday,...

Bonnie Winkowitsch

Bonnie Winkowitsch

Aug 11, 2026

Bonnie Winkowitsch, age 69 of George, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center at Sheldon, Iowa.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Sunday, August 16th, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in George, IA.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in George, with...

Charles Raymond Kueter

Charles Raymond Kueter

Aug 11, 2026

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Charles “Whitey” Kueter, age 84, of Hills, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Sanford Luverne Hospital in Luverne, Minnesota.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 14, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with the family present at The Church of St. Mary in Larchwood, Iowa. There will be a prayer service at 7:00p.m.

Mass of Christian...

Burnetta "Bernie" Ann DeLeeuw

Burnetta "Bernie" Ann DeLeeuw

Aug 7, 2026

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Burnetta “Bernie” DeLeeuw, age 71, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, August 7, 2026, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Visitation will be on Monday, August 10th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with family present at the Jurrens Funeral Home of Rock Rapids, Iowa.

Memorial service will be at 11:00 AM...

Adrian Michael Ludwig

Adrian Michael Ludwig

Aug 6, 2026

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Adrian Michael Ludwig, 66, of Lester, Iowa, was called Home to be with his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on August 6, 2026.

Adrian was born in Akron, Iowa, to Hugo Richard Ludwig and Vivian “Adele” (Stene) Ludwig and was raised on the family farm near Alcester, South Dakota. He valued his Lutheran heritage and was an active...

Neal Roy Brouwer

Neal Roy Brouwer

Aug 2, 2026

Steen, MN

Neal R. Brouwer, age 67, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Steen, MN.

A public visitation will be Thursday, August 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, at Jurrens Funeral Home of Hills.

A private family service will be on Friday August 7th, at Jurrens Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Eastside Cemetery, near Steen, MN.

Neal Roy Brouwer was...