Obituaries
Donna Rae Jans
Jan 2, 2026
Donna Rae Jans (Houtsma), age 71 of Hawarden, Iowa, passed away on January 2, 2026, at Friendly Horizons in Sioux Center, Iowa. She passed peacefully after battling primary progressive aphasia for several years.
Known as Donna Rae to her childhood friends and family, she was born October 6, 1954, in Sheldon, Iowa, to James and Darlene Houtsma. She attended Sheldon High...
Paula Schuller
Jan 13, 2026
Ireton, Iowa ~ Paula Schuller, 68, of rural Ireton, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 17, at 11:00 AM, at the Hawarden Community Center. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.porterfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/paula-schuller. Burial will follow the service at Pleasant Hill Cemetery of Ireton. Visitation with the family present will be held prior...
Donna Faye Zwart
Jan 11, 2026
Donna Faye Zwart, 74, of Sioux Center, Iowa, formerly of Hawarden, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Crown Pointe Estates, surrounded by family.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Hawarden Christian Reformed Church, with Rev. Steven Zwart (nephew) and Rev. Seth Atsma officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Hill...
Gilbert C. Hoogendoorn
Jan 10, 2026
Rock Valley, IA: Gilbert C. Hoogendoorn, 88, of Rock Valley, Iowa, formerly George, Iowa, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 14, at 2:00 PM at the Netherlands Reformed Congregation of Rock Valley with Rev. J.J. Witvoet officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley....
Robert P. Batchelder
Jan 10, 2026
HAWARDEN, IOWA ~ Robert Preston Batchelder, 62, of Hawarden, entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden with Pastor Carolyn Salberg officiating. Private family inurnment will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery in Hawarden. Visitation with the family will begin at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday with a...
Pauline "Pat" Bauman
Jan 9, 2026
Rock Valley, IA: Pauline “Pat” Bauman, 91, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Friday, January 9, 2026, at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley. A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 15, at 12:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley with Pastor Jim Sweers officiating. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.porterfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/pauline-pat-bauman. Burial will follow at Valley View...
Linda Lou Esther Peters
Jan 9, 2026
Hull, IA: Linda Lou Esther Peters, 76, of Hull, Iowa, died Friday, January 9, 2026, at Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 16, at 2:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley with Pastor Adam Van Der Stoep officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 PM at...
Margene Kooima
Jan 6, 2026
Rock Valley, IA: Margene Kooima, 84, of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Hegg Health Center of Rock Valley. A funeral service will be held Monday, January 12, at 10:00 AM, at Faith Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Pastor Chris Van Beek officiating. The service can be livestreamed at https://www.faithrv.com/. Inurnment will be held at...
Mary Lea Negaard
Jan 6, 2026
Rock Valley, IA: Mary Lea Negaard, 91, of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 10, at 10:00 AM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Rock Valley with Pastor Chris Van Beek officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Rock Valley....
Harlan James Van Egdom
Jan 3, 2026
HAWARDEN, IOWA ~ Harlan James Van Egdom, 79, of Hawarden, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Hawarden Regional Healthcare Center.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Hawarden Community Center with Pastor Carolyn Salberg officiating. Burial with military rites will follow at the Grace Hill Cemetery in Hawarden. Visitation with the family will...
Kory E. Bonnema
Dec 29, 2025
Sergeant Bluff, Iowa ~ Kory Ethan Bonnema, age 30, passed away Monday, December 29th, surrounded by his family.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Ireton Christian Reformed Church in Ireton, Iowa with Rev. Nathan Kuperus officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Ireton. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00...
Merlin John Halma
Dec 28, 2025
Inwood, IA: Merlin Halma, 75, of Inwood, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center in Canton, South Dakota. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, December 31, at First Reformed Church of Inwood with Rick Rozeboom officiating. The service can be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-X6pfGKanHtikofRnNX2Gg. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery of Inwood. Visitation...
Kevin Minor, Sr.
Dec 27, 2025
Kevin Minor Sr., 69, of Appleton City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, with his family by his side. Born on June 2, 1956, Kevin was a hardworking man with a big heart and an even bigger sense of humor.
A lifelong semi-truck driver, Kevin proudly owned Kevin Minor Hauling, dedicating decades to a career he loved. His...
Harriet Lorraine Hanenburg
Dec 25, 2025
Sioux City, IA: Harriet Lorraine Hanenburg, 88, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly Edgerton, Minnesota and Inwood, Iowa, passed away Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the First Reformed Church of Inwood with Pastor Rob Horstman...
Jacob "Jake" Van Voorst
Dec 23, 2025
Rock Rapids, IA: Jacob “Jake” Van Voorst, 93, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, formerly Lester, Iowa, died Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Fellowship Village of Inwood. A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 27, at 10:00 AM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley with Rev. J.J. Witvoet officiating. The service can be audio-streamed at https://www.porterfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/jacob-jake-van-voorst. Burial will follow at...
William "Bill" Drinkwine
Dec 21, 2025
William (Bill) Alton Drinkwine was born on April 25, 1944, in Payette, Idaho. He later moved with his family to Long Beach, California, where he graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School. Soon after, Bill proudly served in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Sergeant.
It was also in Long Beach where Bill met the love of his...
Arlis Kay De Weerd
Dec 20, 2025
Rock Valley, IA: Arlis Kay De Weerd, 72, of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, from injuries sustained in a tragic motor vehicle accident in Liberal, Kansas. Visitation with the family present will be held Monday, December 29, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Trinity Christian Reformed Church of Rock Valley. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December...
Anna Halma
Dec 16, 2025
Inwood, IA: Anna Halma, 98, of Inwood, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Fellowship Village of Inwood. A funeral service will be held Monday, December 22, at 11:00 AM at First Reformed Church of Inwood with Pastor Rob Horstman officiating. The service can be livestreamed at http://www.youtube.com/@firstreformedchurchinwood2887. Burial will follow at Richland Cemetery of Inwood. Visitation with the...
Ellen Maxine Van Meeteren
Dec 12, 2025
Sioux Falls, SD: Ellen Van Meeteren, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2025, at her home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota from cardiac arrest. A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 20, at 10:00 AM at the Hudson Lutheran Church with Pastor Carolyn Salberg officiating. The service can be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieZdtJPj5h5Y2n8rHV_M_Q. Immediately following the service, burial...
Karen Kieboom
Dec 11, 2025
Rock Valley, IA: Karen Kieboom, 90, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 17, at 10:30 AM at the Netherlands Reformed Congregation of Rock Valley with Rev. J.J. Witvoet officiating. The service can be audio streamed at http://nrc-rock-valley.mixlr.com. Burial will follow at Valley View...
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