Obituaries

Glenda Schrick

Glenda Schrick

Nov 4, 2025

GEORGE, IOWA ~ Glenda Schrick, 87, of George, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church in George, Iowa, with Pastor Bryan Anderson officiating. Following the...

Maura Del Real Gonzalez

Maura Del Real Gonzalez

Nov 2, 2025

Rock Valley, IA: Maura Del Real González, de 77 años y residente de Rock Valley, Iowa, falleció el domingo 2 de noviembre de 2025 en el Centro de Salud Hegg de Rock Valley. La misa de funeral se celebrará el viernes 7 de noviembre a las 11:00 a. m. en la Iglesia Católica de Santa María de Rock Valley, oficiada...

Terry Lee Summers

Terry Lee Summers

Oct 29, 2025

IRETON, IOWA ~ Terry Lee Summers, 74, of Ireton, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

A Gathering of Family and Friends to honor his life will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Terry’s workshop at 602 3rd Street in Ireton.

The Porter Funeral Home...

Esther Lange

Esther Lange

Oct 28, 2025

Doon, IA: Esther Lange, 69, of Doon, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 31, at 10:30 AM at The Netherlands Reformed Congregation of Rock Valley, Iowa with Rev. J.J. Witvoet officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley. Visitation, with the family present, will be held...

Geraldine "Gerry" Day

Geraldine "Gerry" Day

Oct 27, 2025

Geraldine “Gerry” Theresa Day, age 86, of Hawarden, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. A Celebration of Gerry’s Life will be held Saturday, November 1, at 11:00 AM at American Lutheran Church ELCA with Pastor Kandi Anderson officiating. Inurnment will follow the service at Grace Hill Cemetery of Hawarden.

   Gerry was born in Hawarden, Iowa on March 17,...

Lola Jean Quade

Lola Jean Quade

Oct 21, 2025

AKRON, IOWA- Lola Jean Quade, 91, of Akron, died at home on Tuesday morning, October 21, 2025.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2025, at Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden, Iowa with Rev. Doctor Joshua Lowe officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be before the funeral service from 12:00 p.m. to...

Marliss Pedersen Fiscella

Marliss Pedersen Fiscella

Oct 9, 2025

Inwood, IA: Marliss Pedersen Fiscella, 90, of Inwood, Iowa, died Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Fellowship Village of Inwood. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 15, at 11:00 AM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Inwood with Pastor Sue Sinclair and Pastor Kandi Anderson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Richland Cemetery of Inwood. Visitation with the family...

Sherri Lynn Harry

Sherri Lynn Harry

Oct 8, 2025

Hawarden, IA: Sherri Harry, 72, of Hawarden, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Secaucus, New Jersey, on the first day of an autumn leaves tour of New England. A bucket list item she didn’t get to complete. A celebration of life will be held at Oak Grove Park shelter house on November 1, 2025, from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. A...

Donald William Van Wyhe

Donald William Van Wyhe

Oct 5, 2025

IRETON, IOWA ~ Donald William Van Wyhe, 95, of Ireton, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, surrounded by his family at the Akron Care Center.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2025, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ireton, Iowa with Rev. Michael Boothby officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted...

Lois Eileen Van Egdom

Lois Eileen Van Egdom

Oct 4, 2025

SIOUX CENTER, IOWA ~ Lois Eileen Van Egdom, 88, of Sioux Center, formerly of rural Hawarden, Iowa, died Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Crown Pointe Estate Care Center in Sioux Center, Iowa.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2025, at Faith Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Center with Rev. Dave Smit officiating. Following a luncheon, burial will be...

Lyle Loren Heyden

Lyle Loren Heyden

Oct 4, 2025

Sioux Falls, SD: Lyle Loren Heyden, 96, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, formerly Alvord, Iowa died Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society – Sioux Falls Center. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 11, at 10:00 AM at Porter Funeral Home of Inwood, Iowa with Pastor Corilee Boer officiating. Burial will follow at Christ Lutheran Cemetery...

Alfred Lee Jackson, Sr.

Alfred Lee Jackson, Sr.

Oct 2, 2025

HAWARDEN, IOWA ~ Alfred Lee Jackson, Sr., 67, of Hawarden, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his residence with his wife and son by his side.

Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden with Rev. Dr. Tom Smith officiating. The service will be livestreamed and uploaded to his obituary page....

Roger D. Miller

Roger D. Miller

Sep 29, 2025

McAllen, TX: Roger D. Miller, 92, of McAllen, Texas, formerly of Hudson, South Dakota, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025, at the South Texas Health System Hospital in McAllen, Texas. A visitation with the family present will be held Sunday, October 12, from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Hudson Lutheran Church. The funeral service will be held Monday, October 13, at...

Helen (Rook) Merritt

Helen (Rook) Merritt

Sep 26, 2025

Helen (Rook) Merritt, 73, of San Diego, California, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her loving sons. A celebration of Helen’s life will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley, Iowa with Rev. Henry Lengkeek officiating. A time of food and...

Wilbur K. Daale

Wilbur K. Daale

Sep 18, 2025

Hawarden, IA: Wilbur Karrol Daale, age 90 of Hawarden, Iowa passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 with his loving wife by his side, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:00am with Rev. Ryan Denton and Rev. Seth Atsma officiating at the Hawarden Christian Reformed Church....

Valeta Glow Wells

Valeta Glow Wells

Sep 18, 2025

DeForest, WI: Valeta Glow Wells, 84, of DeForest, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Parkside Senior Living in DeForest. A funeral service will be held Friday, September 26, at 1:30 PM at First Community Church of Hope in Doon, Iowa with Pastor Jim Sweers officiating. The service will be recorded and available for viewing at https://www.porterfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/valeta-wells following the...

Warren Van Otterloo

Warren Van Otterloo

Sep 11, 2025

Rock Valley, IA: Warren D. Van Otterloo, 62, of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from injuries sustained in a truck accident near Fairview, South Dakota. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 18, at First Christian Reformed Church in Rock Valley with Rev. Matthew Haan officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View...

Leota Kay Solberg

Leota Kay Solberg

Sep 8, 2025

Hudson, South Dakota: Leota Kay Solberg passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Alcester Care & Rehab Center in Alcester, South Dakota after celebrating early, her 83rd birthday. A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 13, at 10:30 AM at the Hudson Lutheran Church with Pastor Carolyn Salberg officiating. Burial will follow at Eden Cemetery of...

Ruth Koedam

Ruth Koedam

Sep 5, 2025

Alvord, IA: Ruth Diane Koedam, 78, of Alvord, Iowa, died Friday, September 5, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 10, at 10:30 AM at First Christian Reformed Church of Rock Valley, Iowa with Rev. Matthew Haan officiating. The service can be livestreamed at https://www.christianworldmedia.com/livechannel/firstcrcrv. Burial will follow at...

Vivian Janette McPherson

Vivian Janette McPherson

Sep 3, 2025

HAWARDEN, IOWA ~ Vivian Janette McPherson, 91, of Hawarden, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Funeral Service will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2025, at Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden with Rev. Dr. Tom Smith officiating. Burial with Military Rites conducted by Two Oaks American Legion Post 254 of Hawarden and the Offutt Air...