Obituaries

Darlene De Smet

Darlene De Smet

Oct 20, 2019

Larchwood, Iowa 

Darlene De Smet age 86, of Larchwood, IA died Sunday, October 20, 2019 at her home in Larchwood, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Larchwood, IA with Fr. Francis Makwinja celebrating. Burial will follow at Larchwood City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 24th...

James "Jim" Wells

James "Jim" Wells

Oct 18, 2019

Rock Rapids, Iowa

     James Vernon Wells, age 86, of Rock Rapids, IA, passed away October 18, 2019 at the Sanford Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, with his family by his side.

     Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 23rd at the Ransom Church (formerly the Congregational United Church of Christ) in Rock Rapids, IA, with Pastor Jason Mueller...

Bradley Klostergaard

Bradley Klostergaard

Oct 13, 2019

Lester, IA

     Bradley Klostergaard age 60, of Beresford, SD went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2019. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a valiant battle with cancer. 

 

     Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the Apostolic Christian Church in Lester, IA. Burial will follow at the...

Diana Sinclair

Diana Sinclair

Oct 12, 2019

     Diana Mae Sinclair age 69 of Rock Rapids, IA passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, IA.

     A memorial mass will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Rock Rapids, IA with Ftr. Francis Makwinja, officiating. Burial will follow in the Holy Name Catholic Cemetery at Rock...

John Gilbert Gerber

John Gilbert Gerber

Oct 11, 2019

Doon, IA 

     John Gerber age 85, of Doon, IA died Friday, October 11, 2019, at the Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids, IA.

     Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 16th at the Apostolic Christian Church in Lester, IA.

     Burial will follow at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery rural Lester, IA.

     Visitation will be Tuesday, October 15th...

Gary Pomrenke

Gary Pomrenke

Oct 4, 2019

Sibley, IA

 

   Gary Pomrenke age 79 of Sibley, IA died Friday, October 4, 2019 at Country View Manor in Sibley, IA.

 

     Memorial service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church in Sibley, IA with Rev. Terry Simm officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Gilman Township Cemetery in Ashton, IA.

 

     Visitation...

Lorraine Newman

Lorraine Newman

Oct 1, 2019

Sibley, IA 

   Lorraine Newman age 89 of Sibley, IA died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at home, with her family by her side.

     Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, October 4th at First Presbyterian Church in Sibley, IA, with Rev. Terry Simm and Pastor Benjamin Hernandez officiating.

     Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Little Rock, IA.

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Joan Plehall

Joan Plehall

Sep 27, 2019

 Sibley, IA

     Joan Plehall age 85 of Sibley, IA died September 27, 2019 at Sibley Specialty Care Center in Sibley, IA.

     Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Sibley, IA, with Msr. Seifried, officiating.

     Burial will follow at St. Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery in Sibley, IA.

     Visitation will be...

Sherry Lynn Clausen

Sherry Lynn Clausen

Sep 26, 2019

George, IA  

     Sherry Clausen age 64, of Doon, IA died Thursday, September 26, 2019, at her home in Doon.

     Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 7th at the Jurrens Funeral Home of George, with Rev. John Pea officiating.

     Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the Jurrens Funeral Home of George.

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Grace Wassenaar

Grace Wassenaar

Sep 25, 2019

Hills, MN  

     Grace Wassenaar, age 102 of Hills, MN died on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Tuff Memorial Home in Hills, MN.

     Funeral service will be 10:30 AM Monday, September 30, 2019 at Steen Reformed Church in Steen, MN with Rev. Jeremy Wiersma officiating.  Burial will follow at East Side Cemetery in Steen, MN.

     Visitation will be Sunday, September...

Peter Smit

Peter Smit

Sep 24, 2019

George, IA

     Peter Smit age 90 of George, IA passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids, IA

    Memorial services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Jurrens Funeral Home in George, IA.

   Private family inurnment will follow at Evergreen Lawn Cemetery in George.

   Visitation will take place one hour...

Cody James Allen Buss

Cody James Allen Buss

Sep 23, 2019

Rock Rapids, IA

     Cody James Allen Buss, age 24 of Sioux Falls, SD died on Monday, September 23, 2019 at his residence in Sioux Falls, SD.

     Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday September 27th at Faith Baptist Church in Rock Rapids, IA with Pastor Jeff Poppinga Officiating.  Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Rock Rapids, IA.

     Visitation will...

Milton Ray Peters

Milton Ray Peters

Sep 20, 2019

George, IA

     Milton “Milt” Peters age 72, of Ruthven, IA, formerly of George, IA died Friday, September 20, 2019, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.

     Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 27th at the Jurrens Funeral Home of George, with Pastor Sean Mustian officiating.

     Burial will follow in the Evergreen Lawn Cemetery of George.

     Visitation will be Thursday,...

Terry Lee Young

Terry Lee Young

Sep 14, 2019

Rock Rapids, IA      Terry Lee Young, age 60 of Rock Rapids, IA died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at his residence in Rock Rapids. IA.      A memorial service will be at 1:00 PM, September 22nd at Peace Lutheran Church in Rock Rapids.      Private family committal will take place prior to service at Riverview Cemetery in Rock Rapids.      The Young...

Scott Leon Bechler

Scott Leon Bechler

Sep 13, 2019

Rock Rapids, IA

     Scott Bechler, age 60 of Ida Grove, IA died on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Southridge Healthcare in Sioux Falls, SD.

     There will be a memorial visitation on Saturday, September 21st from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Jurrens Funeral Home in Rock Rapids, IA.

   Scott Leon Bechler was born on August 14, 1959 Rock Rapids, IA,...

Duane M. Loerts

Duane M. Loerts

Sep 13, 2019

Sibley, IA

     Duane Loerts age 91 of Sibley, IA died September 13, 2019 at Country View Manor in Sibley, IA.

     Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Friday, September 20th at First Presbyterian Church in Sibley, IA, with Pastor Terry Simm and Pastor Maggie Gisch officiating.

     Burial will follow at Holman Township Cemetery in Sibley, IA.

     Visitation will be one...

Darlene M. Kruger

Darlene M. Kruger

Sep 7, 2019

George, IA

    Darlene Kruger, age 94, of George, IA died Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society in George, IA.

     Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Hope Reformed Church in George, IA with Rev. Steve DeHaan officiating. Burial will follow at the Hope Reformed Church Cemetery.

     Visitation will be Tuesday, September...

Harold Kix

Harold Kix

Sep 4, 2019

Rock Rapids, IA            Harold Kix, age 89 of Rock Rapids, IA died on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD.        Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Saturday September 7, 2019 at First Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, IA with Pastor Clyde Teel and Pastor Dan Haggar Officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Riverview Cemetery...

Dorothy Mae Thorin

Dorothy Mae Thorin

Sep 3, 2019

Hills, MN

     Dorothy Mae Thorin, age 90, of Hills, MN died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

     Funeral service will be 1:00 PM, Friday, September 6th at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Hills, MN, with Rev. Maggie Berndt-Dreyer officiating.

     Burial will follow at Flowerfield Cemetery rural Hills, MN.

     Visitation will be Friday, September 6th one...

Fay Federico

Fay Federico

Sep 2, 2019

Rock Rapids, IA

     Fay Federico age 94 of Rock Rapids, IA died Monday, September 2, 2019 at Rock Rapids Health Centre in Rock Rapids.

     Services will be at a later date.

     Fay Arlene Federico was born October 22, 1924 in Lewistown, Montana to Charles and Bernice (Barney) Cox. She was raised in the Lewistown, MT and Seattle, WA area...