Obituaries

Rick Allen Halseth

Rick Allen Halseth

Oct 11, 2022

Hudson, SD: Rick Allen Halseth, 61, of Hudson, South Dakota, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at his acreage due to a brief illness recently diagnosed as Leukemia. A celebration of life gathering will be held Saturday, October 22, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Hudson Community Center. Porter Funeral Home of Hudson is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Jeanette "Janet" Van Oort

Jeanette "Janet" Van Oort

Oct 9, 2022

Rock Valley, IA: Jeanette “Janet” Van Oort, 99, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, October 15, at 10:30 AM at First Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Rev. Harlan De Jong officiating. The service can be livestreamed at https://www.rvfrc.org/. Burial will...

Arvin J. Hoogendoorn

Arvin J. Hoogendoorn

Oct 3, 2022

Rock Valley, IA: Arvin J. Hoogendoorn, 81, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Monday, October 3, 2022, under the care of his loving wife and family at his farm west of Rock Valley. The funeral service will be held Thursday, October 6, at 2:00 PM at the First Christian Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Rev. Matthew Haan officiating. Burial will...

Berdena A. Buma

Berdena A. Buma

Sep 29, 2022

Rock Valley, IA: Berdena A. Buma, 94, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Sunrise of Naperville Senior Living Community in Naperville, Illinois, where she had resided the last 3 years. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 6, at 11:00 AM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Rock Valley with Pastor Edward Pease officiating. Burial will...

Marian Caroline Reed

Marian Caroline Reed

Sep 28, 2022

HUDSON, SOUTH DAKOTA ~ Marian Reed, 98, of Alcester, South Dakota, formerly of Hudson and Sioux Falls, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Alcester Care and Rehab Center.

   Visitation with the family will begin at 1:00 p.m. and the funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Porter Funeral Home in Hudson, South Dakota...

Wesselina "Wes" Van Berkum

Wesselina "Wes" Van Berkum

Sep 27, 2022

Rock Valley, Iowa ~ Wesselina Van Berkum, 94, of Rock Valley, died on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley.

   Public viewing with no family present will begin at noon on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley, Iowa. Her funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Jim Sweers...

Reyes Felipe Lopez Lopez

Reyes Felipe Lopez Lopez

Sep 18, 2022

ROCK VALLEY, IOWA – Reyes Felipe Lopez Lopez, 25, of Rock Valley, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, from injuries suffered from an automobile accident.

 

   Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. all on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church...

Garret John Van Voorst

Garret John Van Voorst

Sep 12, 2022

Inwood, IA: Garret John Van Voorst, 92, of Inwood, Iowa, died Monday, September 12, 2022, at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 17, at 10:30 AM at Inwood Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Adam Eisenga officiating. The service will be livestreamed https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGBiMijkSHGiiGj3TgvXX9g. Burial will follow at Richland Cemetery of Inwood. Visitation, with...

Geralyn "Geri" Kraai

Geralyn "Geri" Kraai

Sep 11, 2022

Rock Valley, IA: Geralyn “Geri” Fae Kraai, 77, of Rock Valley, Iowa, peacefully passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Crown Pointe Care Center of Sioux Center, Iowa. Funeral service will be held Friday, September 16, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Faith Reformed Church of Rock Valley, with Rev. Keith Sietstra officiating. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.faithrv.com/. Burial...

Nancy Schrank

Nancy Schrank

Sep 10, 2022

Larchwood, IA: Nancy Schrank, 82, of Larchwood, Iowa, died Saturday, September 10, 2022, at her residence in Larchwood. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 14, at 10:00 AM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley, Iowa, with Sister Jodie Zimmerman officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery of Doon, Iowa. Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley is assisting the...

Patrick  Allen Kelhower

Patrick Allen Kelhower

Sep 6, 2022

HUDSON, SOUTH DAKOTA – Patrick Allen Kelhower, 52, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at his residence, with his wife by his side, from cancer.

   Visitation with the family will begin at 5:00 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2022, with a time of sharing at 6:00 p.m. at the Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden, Iowa. 

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Donna Diane Summers

Donna Diane Summers

Sep 2, 2022

IRETON, IOWA ~ Donna Diane Summers, 70, of Ireton, died Friday, September 2nd, 2022 at her residence in Ireton, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

   Memorial Service will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, September 11th, 2022, at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ireton with Rev. Michael Boothby officiating. The procession to Pleasant Hill Cemetery will begin...

Margie Vanden Toorn

Margie Vanden Toorn

Sep 1, 2022

Margie Vanden Toorn of Hull, IA, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Pleasant Acres Care Center of Hull.  Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Reformed Church of Rock Valley, with Rev. B. Elshout of Heritage Reformed Congregation along with Rev. Greg Lubbers officiating.  Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery...

Wilfred "Willie" Jonker

Wilfred "Willie" Jonker

Aug 31, 2022

Rock Valley, IA: Wilfred (Willie) Jonker, 88, of Rock Valley, IA, died Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 3, at 11:00 AM at Calvin Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Gideon Wamala officiating. The service will be livestreamed at https://calvincrcrv.sermoncloud.com/live. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery of...

Anthony J. Dekkers

Anthony J. Dekkers

Aug 29, 2022

   Anthony John Dekkers, age 87, of Hawarden, Iowa went home to be with his heavenly Father on August 29, 2022. His earthly body will be laid to rest at Grace Hill Cemetery on the afternoon of Sunday, September 4, following a 2:00 p.m. Celebration of Life at Hawarden Christian Reformed Church. Visitation with the family present will be immediately...

Marie Bakker

Marie Bakker

Aug 27, 2022

Rock Valley, IA: Marie Bakker, 93, of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Whispering Heights of Rock Valley. Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 1, 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. Visitation, with the family...

Mary Ann Van Driel

Mary Ann Van Driel

Aug 26, 2022

Sioux Center, IA: Mary Ann Van Driel, 80, of Sioux Center, Iowa, formerly Ireton, Iowa, died Friday, August 26, 2022, at Hawarden Regional Healthcare in Hawarden, Iowa. Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 1, at 11:00 AM at the First Reformed Church of Ireton with Pastor Steve Breen officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery of Ireton. Visitation,...

Stanley Steve Garman

Stanley Steve Garman

Aug 24, 2022

Larchwood, IA: Stanley Steve Garman, 82, of Larchwood, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Rock Rapids Care Center in Rock Rapids, Iowa where he had resided the last 11 months. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 30, at 10:30 AM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of rural Inwood, Iowa with Rev. James Koller officiating. Burial will follow at...

Aarika Maisak

Aarika Maisak

Aug 22, 2022

Sioux Falls, SD: Aarika Lynn Maisak, 38, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died August 22, 2022 surrounded by friends and family at the Dougherty Hospice House after a long battle with early onset colon cancer. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, August 27, at 1:30 PM at the Hawarden Community Center in Hawarden, Iowa with Pastor Carolyn...

Jeneva Coulander

Jeneva Coulander

Aug 20, 2022

Sheldon, IA: Jeneva Coulander, 90, of Sheldon, Iowa, formerly Ireton, Iowa, died Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Sanford Sheldon Care Center. Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 27, at 10:30 AM at the First Reformed Church of Ireton with Rev. Gerald Norman officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pleasant Hill Cemetery of Ireton. Visitation, with the family present,...