Obituaries

Patrick David Adams

Patrick David Adams

Jun 17, 2024

Storm Lake, Iowa ~ Patrick David Adams, of Storm Lake, formerly of Hawarden, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 17, 2024, at his home in Storm Lake.

 Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2024, at Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden, Iowa with Pastor Carolyn Salberg officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery then a luncheon at...

Gilberto Manuel Armenta

Gilberto Manuel Armenta

Jun 17, 2024

HAWARDEN, IOWA ~ Gilberto Manuel Armenta, born in Sioux City on July 4th, 2001, passed away June 17, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hawarden with Father Mauro Sanchez celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will begin at 5:00...

Minerva W. Vander Streek

Minerva W. Vander Streek

Jun 17, 2024

George, IA: Minerva W. Vander Streek, 93, of George, Iowa, formerly Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, June 17, 2024, at the Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon, Iowa. Visitation, with the family present, will be held Thursday, June 20, from Noon–1:00 PM at the Rock Valley First Reformed Church in Rock Valley, Iowa. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery...

Glenn Peter Pollema

Glenn Peter Pollema

Jun 17, 2024

THE FUNERAL SERVICE FOR GLENN POLLEMA IS POSTPONED DUE TO FLOODING.





Woodward, IA: By God’s amazing grace, Glenn Peter Pollema, age 73, entered eternal life on Monday, June 17, 2024, at the Woodward Resource Center in Woodward, Iowa. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 22, at 10:30 AM at the First Reformed Church in Rock Valley, Iowa with Rev....

Marlene Gladys Van't Hul

Marlene Gladys Van't Hul

Jun 9, 2024

INWOOD, IOWA – Marlene Gladys Van’t Hul, 91, of Inwood, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Fellowship Village in Inwood.

    Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 14th at Inwood First Reformed Church in Inwood, with Rev. Rob Horstman officiating. Burial will follow at Richland Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 p.m. to...

Paul Herman Clapp

Paul Herman Clapp

Jun 9, 2024

Rock Valley, IA: Paul Herman Clapp, 84, of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Hegg Health Center of Rock Valley. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 14, at 11:00 AM at Trinity Christian Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Rev. Henry Lengkeek and Rev. Jack Gray officiating. The service can be livestreamed at https://vimeo.com/event/4077519....

Nella Bleyenberg

Nella Bleyenberg

Jun 5, 2024

ROCK VALLEY, IOWA ~ Nella Bleyenberg, 80 of Rock Valley, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley.

    Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 13th at Porter Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Molenaar officiating. The service can be livestreamed at https://www.porterfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/nella-bleyenberg. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery. Public viewing with no family...

Bertha Van Den Top

Bertha Van Den Top

Jun 1, 2024

Doon, IA: Bertha A. Van Den Top, 71, of Doon, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 1, 2024, passing away at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley, Iowa. What a comfort to know that she loved her Lord and trusted in Him for her salvation. We rejoice in her deliverance but grieve for our...

Don C. Dimmick

Don C. Dimmick

May 31, 2024

Donald “Don” Clifford Dimmick, age 87, died peacefully on Friday, May 31st at the Hawarden Regional Healthcare Hospital surrounded by his four children.  A Prayer Service will be held Sunday evening, June 2, at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS in Hawarden, Iowa. His family will greet friends following the service. The Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday,...

George Oldenkamp

George Oldenkamp

May 24, 2024

ROCK VALLEY, IOWA ~ George Oldenkamp, 100, of Rock Valley, died Friday, May 24, 2024, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley.    Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2024, at First Reformed Church in Rock Valley with Rev. Cliff Hoekstra officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 6:00 p.m. to...

Johanna "Jo" Vander Schaaf

Johanna "Jo" Vander Schaaf

May 8, 2024

Rock Valley, IA: Johanna (Jo) Vander Schaaf, 92, of Rock Valley, IA, went to her heavenly home on May 8, 2024, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. A funeral service will be held Friday, May 17, at 11:00 AM at the First Christian Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Rev. Matthew Haan officiating. The service will be...

Violet Haak

Violet Haak

May 7, 2024

Rock Valley, IA: Violet Haak, 98, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Hegg Health Center of Rock Valley. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 11, at 10:00 AM at the First Christian Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Rev. Matthew Haan officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley. Visitation, with...

Mary Jo Mathison

Mary Jo Mathison

May 6, 2024

Rock Valley, IA: Mary Jo Mathison, 76, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Pleasant Acres Care Center in Hull, Iowa. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 14, at 2:00 PM at First Community Church of Hope in Doon, Iowa with Pastor Jim Sweers officiating. Burial will be held at Valley View Cemetery of Rock...

Frances "Fran" A. Gebauer

Frances "Fran" A. Gebauer

May 5, 2024

Fran Gebauer, 82, passed away peacefully while under the care of Hospice of the Valley on May 5, 2024, in Sun City West, AZ. 

Frances Amelia Gebauer was born on October 5, 1941, in Westfield, IA, the daughter of Harry Bernhardt and Eva Harding. She graduated from the first class of West Sioux High School in 1960. 

Fran married Marlin “Marty” Gebauer...

Marlin Leroy Raynie

Marlin Leroy Raynie

May 1, 2024

   Marlin Raynie, 75, passed away on May 1, 2024, in Sioux City, Iowa. He was born August 19, 1948, in Hawarden, Iowa. He was the third son of Doyle and Erva Raynie. His father died when Marlin was age 3. At age 8, his mother married Harlan Markley and the family moved to Marathon, Iowa. He went into the...

Jean Ann Bertram

Jean Ann Bertram

Apr 27, 2024

IRETON, IOWA ~ Jean Bertram, 81, of Ireton, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Hillcrest Health Care Services in Hawarden, Iowa.    Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ireton with Rev. Michael Boothby officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Ireton. Visitation with the family will...

Harvey Judine Olson

Harvey Judine Olson

Apr 24, 2024

 ROCK VALLEY, IOWA~ Harvey J. Olson, 77, of Rock Valley, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley.

   Funeral Service will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley with Chris Van Beek and Jason Strubbe officiating. A burial will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery in Hawarden, Iowa. Visitation...

Albertha Francis Moorlag

Albertha Francis Moorlag

Apr 24, 2024

ROCK VALLEY, IOWA ~ Albertha F. (Van Zanten) Moorlag, 90, of Rock Valley, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley.

   A private family graveside service will be at Valley View Cemetery at Rock Valley, with Rev. Matthew Haan officiating. The Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley is assisting the family. 

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David Bruce Helgevold

David Bruce Helgevold

Apr 23, 2024

HAWARDEN, IOWA ~ David Bruce Helgevold, DDS, 81, of Hawarden, died on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Sturgill Hospice House in Brooksville, Florida.     No services are planned at this time. The Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden is assisting the family.   David Bruce Helgevold was born February 2, 1943, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Maxine (Schaeffer) Helgevold. He...

Carolyn "Carrie" Van Voorst

Carolyn "Carrie" Van Voorst

Apr 23, 2024

ROCK VALLEY, IOWA~ Carolyn “Carrie” Van Voorst, 83, of rural Rock Valley, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Fellowship Village in Inwood, Iowa.

   Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Carmel Reformed Church in Carmel with Rev. Roger Voskuil officiating. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/carmelreformedchurch/live_videos/?ref=page_internal. Following a time of luncheon and fellowship, the...