Obituaries

Patrick Whalen

Patrick Whalen

Nov 17, 2024

Patrick Whalen passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 with his children present at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Visitation will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the Church of St. Mary in Larchwood, Iowa. A prayer service will take place at 7:00 that evening at the church.

A funeral mass will take...

Vernon Freese

Vernon Freese

Nov 14, 2024

     Vernon Ray Freese, age 84, of Worthington, MN, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the South Shore Care Center in Worthington, MN, surrounded by family.

     Visitation with the family present will be Monday, November 18, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the American Reformed Church in Worthington, MN. 

     The funeral service will be held at...

Patricia Ann Philiph-Jones

Patricia Ann Philiph-Jones

Nov 5, 2024

Sibley, IA

Patricia Philiph-Jones, age 71 of Sibley, Iowa passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Community Memorial Health in Hartley, Iowa. 

A private service will take place Monday, November 11, 2024 at Jurrens Funeral Home in Sibley 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.

Patricia Philiph was born November 28, 1952 in Hartley, Iowa, the daughter...

Jose Mejia

Jose Mejia

Nov 4, 2024

José Mejía, de 55 años, de Sibley, Iowa, murió el lunes 4 de noviembre de 2024 en su casa de Sibley.

 Los servicios funerarios serán a las 11:00 a. m. del viernes 8 de noviembre de 2024 en la iglesia católica de St. Andrew en Sibley con el padre Siby Punnoose oficiando. Seguirá el entierro en el Cementerio Católico de San...

Edna Jongerius

Edna Jongerius

Oct 31, 2024

  Rock Rapids, IA

  Edna Jongerius age 89, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, formerly of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

  Public visitation will be Friday, November 22nd from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with family present at First Reformed Church in Rock Rapids. 

 Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November...

John Van Beest

John Van Beest

Oct 30, 2024

John Van Beest, age 77 of Sibley, Iowa passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City.

A memorial service will take place 10:30 AM, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sibley, with Pastor Steve Swenson, officiating.  Military honors will follow the service.

Visitation will be Monday, November 4th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at...

Gertrude Steinberg

Gertrude Steinberg

Oct 25, 2024

     Gertrude Steinberg age 100 of Hills, MN died Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills, MN. 

     Visitation will be Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Jurrens Funeral Home of Hills, MN.

     Private funeral for family and friends will be held Thursday, October 31st at the Jurrens Funeral Home...

Sarah Marie Guy

Sarah Marie Guy

Oct 25, 2024

Rock Rapids, Iowa 

  Sarah Guy, age 62, passed away with her husband by her side, this Friday, October 25, 2024, at her home in Rock Rapids, IA.

  Visitation will be from 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 29th until the hour of the funeral service, starting at 11:00 AM, at Faith Baptist Church in Rock Rapids, with Pastor Jeff Poppinga officiating.

  Burial...

Edward Dagel

Edward Dagel

Oct 24, 2024

Sibley, IA

 Edward Dagel age 92 of Sibley, Iowa died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Sibley Specialty Care.

 Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 2, 2024, at United Church of Christ Congregational in Sibley, with Reverend Maggie Gisch officiating. Burial will follow in the Holman Township Cemetery.

 Visitation will be Friday, November 1st from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the United...

Phillip Guinn

Phillip Guinn

Oct 23, 2024

Phillip Edgar Guinn, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Country View Manor in Sibley, IA.

A Celebration-of-Life Memorial will take place Saturday, November 9th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at his brother Matt Guinn’s residence in Graettinger, IA.

Phillip “Tubby” Guinn was born on September 24, 1950 to Cyrus and Edna (Weir) Guinn in Graettinger, IA. He received...

Nancy M. Ide

Nancy M. Ide

Oct 22, 2024

Rock Rapids, Iowa 

  Nancy M. Ide, age 75 died unexpectedly, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids, IA. 

 The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life Service at 2:30 PM, Friday November 1st at Jurrens Funeral Home, 1207 Park Dr., Rock Rapids, IA. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite Vikings, Twins and Hawkeyes attire. 

 ...

Tristan Roetzel

Tristan Roetzel

Oct 22, 2024

Sibley, IA  

 Tristan Roetzel age 29 of Sibley, Iowa died Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. 

 A Private Funeral service will be held at the Jurrens Funeral Home in Sibley, with Reverend Verlyn Netten officiating. 

 Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ashton, IA. 

 Tristan David Roetzel was born on October 1, 1995, in Sibley,...

John Janssen

John Janssen

Oct 21, 2024

Sibley, Iowa

     John Janssen age 70 of Sibley, Iowa died on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

     A Memorial service will take place at 2:00 p.m. next Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the First Lutheran Church in Milford, Iowa.

     Visitation will be Friday, November 1st from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.,...

Arthur Claire Heronemus

Arthur Claire Heronemus

Oct 21, 2024

Little Rock, Iowa

 Art Heronemus, age 82 of Little Rock, Iowa passed away Monday morning, October 21, 2024 at his home in rural Little Rock after a brief bout with cancer.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 24 from 4-8 with family present 6-8 at the Salem Reformed Church in Little Rock.

Funeral will be Friday morning at 10:30 AM, at Salem Reformed Church...

Louis Vust

Louis Vust

Oct 20, 2024

                                                                                              Live Stream Link: Louis Vust Funeral Service

     Louis Vust age 95, of Little Rock,...

Robert "Bob" Dreke

Robert "Bob" Dreke

Oct 14, 2024

Rock Rapids, Iowa

  Robert “Bob” Dreke, age 72, died Monday, October 14, 2024, at his home in Rock Rapids, IA, after a lengthy illness. 

  Public visitation will be Friday, October 18th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with the family present, at First Reformed Church of Rock Rapids.

  Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 19th at First Reformed...

Arthur Theodore Jacobson

Arthur Theodore Jacobson

Oct 9, 2024

Rock Rapids, Iowa

Art Jacobson, age 75 years and 14 days, passed peacefully on October 9 following a very brief illness. His daughters Elizabeth , Saskia and I were with him as he passed on to a much better place. He loved working with kids in local schools for years plus the joy of repairing a vintage amplifier and making it...

Ronald Wiertsema

Ronald Wiertsema

Oct 7, 2024

 Ronald Wiertsema age 86 of Rushmore, Minnesota passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at his home in rural Rushmore.

 Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Friday, October 11, 2024 at Salem Reformed Church in Little Rock with Pastor Daniel Stanley, officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery of Little Rock.

 Visitation will be Thursday, October 10th from 5:00 to 8:00...

Luella Dora Loges

Luella Dora Loges

Oct 5, 2024

Boyden, Iowa

  Luella D. Loges age 92 of Boyden, Iowa died on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon, IA.

  Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, October 9th at St. John Lutheran Church, rural Boyden, IA, with Pastor Jeremy Winter officiating. Burial will follow at the St. John Cemetery.

  Visitation will be Tuesday, October...

Marvella Schaa

Marvella Schaa

Oct 3, 2024

Sibley, IA 

     Marvella Schaa age 105 of Little Rock/Sibley, Iowa died Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the George Good Samaritan Society.

     Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 11, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church in Sibley, IA with Rev. Dale Lint officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Friday, October 11th...

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