Obituaries

Robert James Vande Kop

Robert James Vande Kop

Jan 31, 2025

Rock Rapids, IA 

Bob “Skinny” Vande Kop, age 74, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, passed away on January 31, 2025, at Fellowship Village, Inwood, Iowa, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his wife and three children.

 A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Peace Lutheran Church in Rock Rapids from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Also there...

Doris Calkins

Doris Calkins

Jan 28, 2025

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Doris Mae (nee Reeves) Calkins was born on a farm near Seney, Iowa on December 4, 1935. Her parents were Clarence and Mae (nee Bock) Reeves and had one older brother, Cletus.

She attended high school in LeMars, Iowa, then went to Westmar College in the same town. There she began volunteering and her volunteer...

William "Bill" Winter

William "Bill" Winter

Jan 26, 2025

Larchwood, Iowa 

 William Winter age 62, of Larchwood, IA died Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

 Visitation will be Wednesday, January 29th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with the family present at Jurrens Funeral Home of Rock Rapids.

 Funeral service will be 1:30 PM, Thursday, January 30th at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Inwood, IA, with Pastor Sue...

Bertha Runia

Bertha Runia

Jan 23, 2025

 Bertha Mae Runia age 92 of Ocheyedan, Iowa passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 Country View Manor in Sibley.

 A prayer service will take place at 9:30 AM, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the Christian Reformed Church in Ocheyedan with burial to follow the prayer at Ocheyedan Township Cemetery.

 A memorial service will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, January 28th at the Christian...

Robert Glen Reemts

Robert Glen Reemts

Jan 23, 2025

Rock Rapids, Iowa                        CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVESTREAM

 Robert “Bob” G. Reemts, age 77, of Rock Rapids, IA died unexpectedly, Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids.

  Visitation will be Monday, January 27th from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, with the family present from 5:00 to...

Steven Joseph Sinnett

Steven Joseph Sinnett

Jan 15, 2025

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       Steven Sinnett, age 55, of Rock Rapids Iowa passed away on January 15, 2025, at his home in Rock Rapids, following a courageous battle with cancer. 

     Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Living Rock Church in Luverne, MN, with Pastor Josh Hayden officiating. 

     Visitation will be...

Gary J. Vogl

Gary J. Vogl

Jan 15, 2025

Gary John Vogl age 75, of Rock Rapids, IA died unexpected, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his residence in Rock Rapids.

 Visitation will be Friday, January 24th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with the family present at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rock Rapids, IA.

 Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 25th at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rock Rapids,...

Dorothy Steiner

Dorothy Steiner

Jan 13, 2025

Rock Rapids, Iowa 

 Dorothy Ann Steiner passed away in the early hour of January 13, 2025, at the Pleasant Acres Nursing Home in Hull, IA.

  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

  Dorothy Ann Steiner was born on March 26, 1934, to Elmer and Hildur (Davidson) Guptill on the family farm outside of Hinckley, Minnesota. Her early...

Virginia Berg

Virginia Berg

Jan 13, 2025

Rock Rapids, Iowa 

 Virginia Berg age 88, of Rock Rapids, IA died Monday, January 13, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

 Visitation will be Thursday, January 16th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with the family present at Peace Lutheran Church in Rock Rapids, IA.

 Funeral will be 10:30 AM, Friday, January 17th at Peace Lutheran Church in Rock Rapids, IA,...

Martha Kruse

Martha Kruse

Jan 3, 2025

     

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Ellsworth, MN

     Marth Kruse age 104 of Ellsworth, MN, died Friday, January 3, 2025, at Parkview Manor in Ellsworth, MN. 

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Kirk Wheeler

Kirk Wheeler

Jan 2, 2025

Sibley, Iowa

     Kirk Wheeler age 82 formerly of Sibley, IA, of Reading, MN died on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Sibley Specialty Care in Sibley, IA.     

     A Celebration of Kirk's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the United Church of Christ Congregational in Sibley, with Pastor Maggie Gisch officiating. 

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Delores Jurrens

Delores Jurrens

Dec 31, 2024

     Delores Jurrens, age 92 of George, Iowa, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in George, IA.

     Visitation with family present will be held Friday, January 3, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in rural George.

     Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the...

Michael Buss

Michael Buss

Dec 28, 2024

Alvord & Doon, IA 

 Michael “Mike” Buss age 54 of Alvord, IA died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids, IA. 

 Public visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the Jurrens Funeral Home of Rock Rapids, IA. 

 The family will have a private interment at the Hillside Cemetery of Doon,...

Joyce Tjaden

Joyce Tjaden

Dec 25, 2024

Sibley, IA  

 Joyce Tjaden age 84 of Sibley, Iowa passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Sibley Specialty Care in Sibley. 

 Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, December 30th, at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Sibley, with Father Siby Punnoose as celebrant. 

 Burial will follow in the St. Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery of Sibley. 

 Visitation will be on...

Janice D. Maxwell

Janice D. Maxwell

Dec 23, 2024

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Janice D. Maxwell, age 83 of Sibley passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2024 at the Country View Manor in Sibley, IA.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Jurrens Funeral Home in Sibley, Iowa with Melissa Anderson leading the service. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service also...

Lorraine Fettes

Lorraine Fettes

Dec 23, 2024

Ashton, IA 

  Lorraine Fettes age 89 of Ashton, Iowa died Monday, December 23, 2024, at the George Good Samaritan Home.

  A mass will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 4th at St. Mary Catholic Church of Ashton, IA, with Father Siby Punnoose celebrating. 

  Inurnment will take place at a later date at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ashton.

 Lorraine Victoria Fettes was born...

Judith Ann Eekhoff

Judith Ann Eekhoff

Dec 20, 2024

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Sibley, IA  

 Judy Eekhoff age 81 of Sibley, Iowa died Friday, December 20, 2024, at Sibley Specialty Care in Sibley. 

 Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, December 23rd, at the Christian Reformed Church in Sibley, with Reverend Ben Wiersma and Reverend Harlan De Jong officiating. 

 Visitation will be on Sunday, December 22nd from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m....

Anna Schouwenburg

Anna Schouwenburg

Dec 19, 2024

Anna Schouwenburg age 98 of Hills, Minnesota passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Tuff Memorial Home in Hills, Minnesota.  

A funeral service will take place at 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Jurrens Funeral Home in Hills with Reverend Jeremy Wiersema, officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to...

Pamela Jean Thiner

Pamela Jean Thiner

Dec 13, 2024

Rock Rapids, Iowa

Pamela Jean Thiner, age 74 of Rock Rapids, IA passed peacefully at her home in Rock Rapids, IA. Pam lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to her family. 

Family will be receiving family and friends on Saturday, March 22nd from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Eagles Club in Worthington, MN. Worthington F.O.E. Women's Auxilliary will...

Glenn Doorenbos

Glenn Doorenbos

Dec 9, 2024

Sibley, IA  

     Glenn Doorenbos age 95 of Sibley, Iowa died Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Country View Manor in Sibley. 

     Friends and family may gather at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, December 13th at the Sheridan Township Cemetery of Boyden, Iowa, for a 9:00 a.m. committal service, with military honors to follow by the William Monster American...

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