Obituaries
Eli "E-Buggie" Van Dyke
Jun 28, 2022
Doon, IA: Eli “E-Buggie” Van Dyke, 11 months old, of Doon, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 2, at 10:00 AM at the Doon United Reformed Church with Rev. John Vermeer officiating. Visitation, with the family present, will be held Friday, July 1,...
Delores "Dee" Keegan
Jun 27, 2022
Sioux Falls, SD: Delores "Dee" Jean Keegan, age 81, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, formerly of Doon, Iowa, died peacefully and surrounded by her family, on Monday, June 27, 2022 at her residence.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rock Valley, Iowa on Friday, July 15th at 11:30 AM with Father Mauro...
Sue Jennings
Jun 18, 2022
CRAIG, IOWA – Sue Ann Jennings, 55, of Craig, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Correctionville Specialty Care in Correctionville, Iowa, following lengthy illnesses.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden, Iowa with Pastor Connie McWilliams of Missouri Valley Community Of Christ Church officiating.
Sue Ann Jennings...
Randy Van Engen
Jun 18, 2022
Rock Valley, IA: Randall Jay Van Engen, 62, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Saturday, June 18, 2022, at his home in Rock Valley. Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 25, at 2:00 PM at Trinity Christian Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Rev. Henry Lengkeek officiating. The service will be livestreamed at https://livestream.com/accounts/17373723/trinitycrcservices. After the service, a light luncheon...
William "Bill" Koedam
Jun 17, 2022
Rock Rapids, IA: William “Bill” Koedam, 98, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, June 17, 2022, at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley, Iowa. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 22, at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley at 2:30 PM with Pastor Joe Terrell of Grace Community Church officiating. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.porterfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/william-bill-koedam. Burial will...
Fred Vlastuin
Jun 15, 2022
ROCK VALLEY, IA: Fred Vlastuin, 91, of Rock Valley, IA, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley. Funeral service will be Tuesday, June 21, at 1:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley with Pastor Joe Terrell of Grace Community Church officiating. The service will be live-streamed at https://www.porterfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/fred-vlastuin. Burial, with military rites, will follow...
Henry "Lee" Blankespoor
Jun 13, 2022
WENTWORTH, SD: Henry “Lee” Blankespoor, 70, of Wentworth, South Dakota, formerly Inwood, Iowa, died Monday, June 13, 2022, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral service will be held Friday, June 17, at 10:00 AM at Inwood Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Adam Eisenga officiating. Burial will follow at Richland Cemetery of Inwood. Visitation, with the...
LeSharon "Kay" Osterkamp
Jun 11, 2022
Hawarden, IA: LeSharon “Kay” Osterkamp, 82, of Hawarden, Iowa, died Saturday, June 11, 2022, under the care of hospice at the Osterkamp Family Farm near Hawarden. Funeral service will be held Friday, June 17, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Hawarden with Pastor Stuart Schreur officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery of Ireton, Iowa. Visitation, with...
Timothy Euel Bailey II
Jun 7, 2022
SHELDON, IOWA – Timothy Euel Bailey II, 40, of Sheldon, formerly of Rainsville, Alabama, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
A Memorial Gathering will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2022, at the Shelter House in the City Park at Hawarden, Iowa.
Timothy Euel Bailey, II...
Johanna "Jo" Frances Holtkamp
Jun 7, 2022
SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA – Johanna “Jo” Frances Holtkamp, 84, of Sioux Falls, formerly of rural Alcester, South Dakota, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tea, South Dakota with Deacon Christie Meier officiating. Following the...
Robert "Bob" Keehn
Jun 4, 2022
Hawarden, IA: Robert "Bob" Keehn, 65, of Hawarden, Iowa, died Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Sioux Center Health in Sioux Center, Iowa. Military rites will held Saturday, June 11, at 10:30AM at the Sioux County Freedom Rock located at 599 13th Street Hawarden, Iowa 51023 (southwest corner of the Hawarden City Park). A Celebration of Life will follow from 11:00AM–1:00PM...
Josephine "Jo" Miller-Lange
Jun 2, 2022
Rock Valley, IA: Josephine “Jo” Arlene Miller-Lange, 89, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley. Visitation, with the family present, will be held Monday, June 6, from 3:00-4:30 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 7, at 10:30 AM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church...
Cornelia "Kay" De Vos
May 30, 2022
Rock Valley, IA: Cornelia "Kay" De Vos, 83, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Monday, May 30, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in George, Iowa. Inurnment will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley. A celebration of Kay's life will follow at 11:00 AM at Faith Reformed Church of Rock...
Michael Melvin Hulleman
May 26, 2022
HARRISBURG, SOUTH DAKOTA- Michael M. Hulleman, 67, of rural Harrisburg, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at his residence under hospice care.
Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 31st at the Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden. Interment, with military rites conducted by the Two Oaks American Legion Post 254 of...
Wanda Eileen Baartman
May 14, 2022
Rock Valley, IA: Wanda Eileen Baartman, 77, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral service will be held Friday, May 20, at 10:30 AM at First Christian Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Rev. Matthew Haan officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley. Visitation,...
Dawn Lynette Post
May 11, 2022
Dawn's service will be live-streamed at:
https://control.resi.io/webplayer/video.html?id=0abd1c87-d137-426f-a26c-a901b8cb1268
Sioux Falls, SD: Dawn L. Post, 56, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, formerly Rock Valley, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Visitation, with the family present, will be held Sunday, May 15, from 3:00-5:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley. Private family committal...
Alice Faber
May 9, 2022
Inwood, IA: Alice Faber, 95, of Inwood, Iowa, died Monday, May 9, 2022, at Fellowship Village of Inwood. Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 14, at 2:00 PM at Inwood Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Adam Eisenga officiating. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/InwoodCRC. Burial will follow at Richland Cemetery of Inwood with Rev. Joel Wories officiating. Visitation,...
Kenneth Lloyd Bultman
May 5, 2022
HAWARDEN, IOWA – Kenneth Lloyd Bultman, 92, of Hawarden, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Hillcrest Health Care Services in Hawarden.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS in Hawarden with Rev. Joshua Lowe officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Bergstom...
Anthony Thomas Cooper
May 3, 2022
Sioux City, IA: Anthony Thomas Cooper, 34, of Sioux City, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City. Visitation with the family present, along with a light luncheon, will be held Monday, May 9, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 PM at Porter...
Dorothy Van Wyhe
May 1, 2022
HAWARDEN, IOWA – Dorothy Van Wyhe, 87, of Hawarden, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS in Hawarden with Rev. Joshua Lowe officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Ireton, Iowa. Visitation with the...


