Obituaries
John Van Den Top
Jan 8, 2024
Rock Valley, IA: Gerrit John “John” Van Den Top, 90, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Monday, January 8, 2024, at Whispering Heights of Rock Valley. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 11, at 1:30 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley with Rev. J.J. Witvoet officiating. The service will be audio-streamed at https://www.porterfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/john-van-den-top. Burial with military honors will...
Elsie Mae Anderson
Jan 7, 2024
Hudson, SD: Elsie Mae Anderson, 74, of Hudson, SD, died Sunday January 7, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 12, at 10:30 AM at Bethel Reformed Church in Lester, IA with Pastor Steve Meester officiating. The service can be livestreamed at https://www.porterfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/elsie-anderson. Visitation, with the family present,...
Taylor Hay Flynn
Dec 31, 2023
HAWADRDEN, IOWA ~ Taylor Hay Flynn died on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the Hawarden Regional Healthcare Hospital at 89 years of age. Taylor had a multi-year battle with cancer, and had recently contracted pneumonia.
Public visitation with the family present will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, January 5 at Porter Funeral Home in...
Robert "Bob" William Eisma
Dec 24, 2023
IRETON, IOWA ~ Robert “Bob” William Eisma, 79, of Ireton, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Hillcrest Health Care Services in Hawarden, Iowa.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Ireton Christian Reformed Church in Ireton, Iowa with Pastor Doug Van Aartsen officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in...
Diane Renee O'Regan
Dec 22, 2023
Rock Valley, IA: Diane Renee O’Regan, 59, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Friday, December 22, 2023, at Hawarden Regional Healthcare in Hawarden, Iowa, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, December 29, at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Rock Valley with Father Bruce Lawler presiding. Burial will follow...
John Edgar Orton
Dec 21, 2023
HAWARDEN, IOWA ~ John Edgar Orton, 96, of Hawarden, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Hillcrest Health Care Services in Hawarden.
A Celebration of Life Service and Luncheon will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Hawarden, Iowa. Private family inurnment and military rites will be prior to the service....
Arnold "Arnie" Vande Vegte
Dec 20, 2023
Rock Valley, IA: Arnold “Arnie” Vande Vegte, 88, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at his home in Rock Valley. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 27, at 10:00 AM at First Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Rev. Cliff Hoekstra officiating. Burial with military rites will follow at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley....
Fred Donald Havelaar
Dec 17, 2023
HUDSON, SOUTH DAKOTA ~ Freddie “Fred” Donald Havelaar, 74, of Hudson, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion, South Dakota.
Funeral Service will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2023, at Porter Funeral Home in Hudson, South Dakota with Pastor Carolyn Salberg officiating. Burial, with military rites, will follow at Eden Cemetery. Visitation...
Marie K. Roozenboom
Dec 16, 2023
Rock Valley, IA: Marie Klasina Roozenboom, 101, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Sioux Center Health in Sioux Center, Iowa. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 20, at 2:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley with Rev. J.J. Witvoet officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley. Public viewing...
Betty Rozeboom
Dec 13, 2023
Rock Valley, IA: Elizabeth “Betty” Rozeboom, 93, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Whispering Heights of Rock Valley. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 19, 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. Public viewing with...
Priscilla Nelvia Lockhorst
Dec 8, 2023
IRETON, IOWA ~ Priscilla Nelvia Lockhorst, 95, of Ireton, Iowa, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Accura Healthcare in Le Mars, Iowa.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the Ireton Christian Reformed Church in Ireton, Iowa with Rev. Nate Kuperus officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Ireton....
Robert Gene Utesch
Dec 7, 2023
HAWARDEN, IOWA ~ Robert Gene Utesch, 95, of Hawarden, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his son’s home in Le Mars, Iowa under hospice care.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hawarden with Father Mauro Sanchez officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Hill...
Shirley Mae Hansen
Dec 4, 2023
Rock Valley, Iowa – Shirley Mae Pluss Dale Hansen, 94 of Rock Valley, died Monday, December 4, 2023, surrounded by her children, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Private Family Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2023, at Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley, Iowa with Pastor Jim Sweers officiating. Burial will follow...
Ronald Allen Zwart
Dec 3, 2023
Ronald Allen Zwart, 79, of rural Hawarden, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Celebration Of Life Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Hawarden Christian Reformed Church (CRC) in Hawarden, with his son, Rev. Steve Zwart, officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery....
Sherwin Jay Van Kekerix
Nov 30, 2023
Rock Valley, IA: Sherwin Jay Van Kekerix, 75 of Rock Valley, Iowa passed away on November 30, 2023, at Fort Meade VA Medical Center in Fort Meade, South Dakota, following a brief battle with cancer. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 6, from 2:00-7:00 PM with family present from 5:00-7:00 at Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Rock Valley. A memorial...
Michael John DeJong
Nov 26, 2023
St. Joseph, MO: Michael John DeJong of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023. Mike’s memorial service will be held Saturday, December 16, at 11:00 AM at Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley, Iowa with Kevin Schneider officiating. The family invites everyone to the Rock Valley Pizza Ranch following the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers...
Arlyn Dale Boersma
Nov 25, 2023
Rock Valley, IA: Arlyn Dale Boersma, 76, of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Avera McKennan Hospital of Sioux Falls, South Dakota after spending almost two months there. A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 2, at 10:00 AM at the First Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Rev. Cliff Hoekstra officiating. Burial with military...
Sandra Ann Gradert
Nov 25, 2023
HAWARDEN, IOWA ~ Sandra Ann Gradert, 80, of Hawarden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at her home under the care of hospice. Sandy was blessed with the presence of all 5 of her children and families for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Public viewing will begin at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2023, with visitation with the...
Wendell Leigh Van Kley
Nov 24, 2023
Wendell Leigh Van Kley was born January 19, 1955, to Gerrit and Kathryn (Vis) Van Kley in Sioux Center, Iowa. Wendell, better known as “Wendy” or “Wink” was raised on a farm by Doon, Iowa. He graduated from Doon Christian School and Western Christian High School.
Wendy played fast pitch softball for the Doon Christian Reformed Church...
John Den Boer
Nov 24, 2023
ROCK VALLEY, IOWA ~ John Den Boer, 94, of Rock Valley, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Calvin Christian Reformed Church in Rock Valley with Rev. LeRoy G. Christoffels officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery. Visitation with the...
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