Obituaries

Ester Adkins

Ester Adkins

Apr 17, 2018

Ashton, IA 

     Ester Adkins age 90 of Ashton, IA died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Sibley Specialty Care in Sibley, IA.

     Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ashton, IA with Fr. Siby Punnoose, celebrating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery at Ashton, IA.

     Visitation...

Harlan Harms

Harlan Harms

Apr 17, 2018

NOTICE: Rock Rapids, IA        Harlan Harms age 82 of Ellsworth, MN died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne, MN.        Memorial service will be 3:00 PM Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the United Methodist Church in Rock Rapids with Rev. Kathy Sides officiating. A time of refreshments will follow in the church basement.        Family will be...

Marlys Mae Jurrens

Marlys Mae Jurrens

Apr 16, 2018

Sibley, IA 

     Marlys Jurrens age 80 of Sibley, IA died suddenly Monday, April 16, 2018 at the Osceola Community Hospital in Sibley.

     Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sibley with Reverend Barbara Kopperud officiating. Burial will follow in the Holman Township Cemetery in Sibley, IA.

     Visitation will be Thursday,...

Patricia "Pat" Kay Mahlman

Patricia "Pat" Kay Mahlman

Apr 15, 2018

There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service later this summer for Patricia “Pat” Mahlman age 63 of Sibley, IA, who passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at her home in Sibley.      Patricia Kay Dagel was born on December 27, 1954 in Sibley, IA, the daughter of Richard and Margaret (Brandt) Dagel. She grew up on a farm...

Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

Apr 13, 2018

George, IA        Jerry Smith age 80 of George, IA died Friday, April 13, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Rock Rapids, IA.        Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in George, IA with Rev. Dale Lint, officiating.        Prayer service for family will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 17th at the Jurrens...

Dennis Frederick Meyer

Dennis Frederick Meyer

Apr 13, 2018

Westbrook, MN

      Dennis Meyer age 67 of Westbrook, MN formerly of Rock Rapids, IA died Friday, April 13, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Sheldon, IA.

     Memorial service will be 10:30 AM, Friday, April 20th at Jurrens Funeral Home of Rock Rapids, with Rev. Mark Hansen officiating. Inurnment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Rock Rapids.

     Visitation will be...

Charles "Chuck" O. Telford

Charles "Chuck" O. Telford

Apr 6, 2018

Rock Rapids, IA      Charles O. Telford age 87 of Rock Rapids, IA died Friday, April 6, 2018 at the Rock Rapids Health Centre in Rock Rapids, IA.          Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 19th at Christian Church (Disciples) of Rock Rapids, IA, with Rev. Carolyn Salberg officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery of Rock Rapids.          Visitation will...

F. "Jack" Spitler

F. "Jack" Spitler

Apr 4, 2018

Rock Rapids, IA     F. “Jack ” Spitler age 91 of Rock Rapids, IA died Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the Rock Rapids Health Center in Rock Rapids, IA.      Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 9th at the United Methodist Church in Rock Rapids, with Reverend Kathy Sides officiating.  Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Rock Rapids,...

Frances Sandager

Frances Sandager

Apr 3, 2018

Hills, MN       Frances Sandager age 101 of Hills, MN died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills, MN.           Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills, MN, with Pastor Maggie Berndt-Dreyer officiating. Burial will follow at Flowerfield cemetery near Hills, MN.           Visitation will be Friday, April 6th...

Michael Burke

Michael Burke

Mar 24, 2018

Sibley, IA

 

     Michael Burke age 80 of Sibley, IA died Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Sibley Specialty Care Nursing Home in Sibley, IA.

 

     Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Sibley with Fr. Siby Punnoose officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery in...

Thomas Van Gelder

Thomas Van Gelder

Mar 19, 2018

     Thomas Van Gelder, age 92 of Greybull, Wyoming, formerly of Rock Rapids, IA died died peacefully on Monday morning, March 19, 2018 at Heritage Specialty Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa while under their care and Unity Point Hospice.      A memorial ‘chat’ will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Elk’s Lodge at 4 PM, in Greybull, Wyoming.      Also...

Lydia Grace Lupkes

Lydia Grace Lupkes

Mar 18, 2018

Rock Rapids, IA     Lydia Grace Lupkes stillborn daughter of Brad and Shawna Lupkes of Rock Rapids, IA died Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.     Prayer service with fellowship to follow will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2018 at the Christian Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, IA with Dr. Rev. Cliff Hoekstra...

John Krull

John Krull

Mar 18, 2018

     John Krull age 88 of Rock Rapids, IA died Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the Rock Rapids Health Center in Rock Rapids, IA.        Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2018 at the First Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, IA with Rev. Dan Haggar officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Rock Rapids.        Visitation will be Thursday,...

Lawrence Lupkes

Lawrence Lupkes

Mar 14, 2018

Rock Rapids, IA     Lawrence Lupkes age 74 of Rock Rapids, IA died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Luverne Hospice Cottage in Luverne, MN.     Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 19th at the Holy Name Catholic Church in Rock Rapids, with Deacon Jeff Gallagher and Rev. Dan Kordahl officiating.    Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Rock Rapids.       ...

David Wayne Ripperda

David Wayne Ripperda

Mar 13, 2018

Hills, MN      David “Dave” Ripperda age 61 of Hills, MN died Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.      Memorial service will be 10:30 AM, Monday, March 19th at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills, MN, with Pastor Maggie Berndt-Dreyer officiating.      Visitation will be Sunday, March 18th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bethlehem Lutheran...

Arthur C. Grafing

Arthur C. Grafing

Mar 13, 2018

Rock Rapids, IA        Arthur C. Grafing, 96, of Rock Rapids, IA, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.        Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 22, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Rapids, with Rev. Dan Kordahl officiating.        Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Rock Rapids, with military honors by the...

Lori L Stettnichs

Lori L Stettnichs

Mar 4, 2018

Rock Rapids, IA         Lori L. Stettnichs age 57 of Rock Rapids, IA died Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the Rock Rapids Health Centre.      Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2017 at Jurrens Funeral Home in Rock Rapids, IA with Rev. Mark Hansen officiating. Inurnment will follow at Hillside Cemetery near Doon, IA.       Visitation will be Friday, March...

Elmer Dean Aeilts

Elmer Dean Aeilts

Mar 4, 2018

Rock Rapids, IA        Elmer Aeilts age 82 of Rock Rapids, IA died Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.        Memorial service will be 10:30 AM, Friday, March 9th at First Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, with Rev. Dan Haggar officiating.        Family and friends will gather at 8:30 AM at the First Reformed Church in Rock...

Betty L. Smith

Betty L. Smith

Feb 25, 2018

     Betty Smith age 83 of Larchwood, IA died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Ava’s House Hospice in Sioux Falls, SD.        Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Jurrens Funeral Home in Larchwood, IA with Rev. Daniel Deardoff officiating. Burial will follow at Larchwood Cemetery.        Visitation will be at the time of service and fellowship will follow...

Nellie Bruns

Nellie Bruns

Feb 25, 2018

George, IA        Nellie Bruns age 105 of George, IA died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society in George, IA.        Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 1st at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in George, with Reverend Oryn Meinerts officiating.        Burial will follow in the Evergreen Lawn Cemetery in George, IA.        Visitation will be Wednesday, February 28th from...