Obituaries

Tillie J. Helgerson

Tillie J. Helgerson

Apr 17, 2020

ROCK VALLEY, IOWA – Tillie J. Helgerson, 95, of Rock Valley, passed away of natural causes on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley.

   Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time.  A private family graveside service will take...

Margaret Teunissen

Margaret Teunissen

Apr 10, 2020

Rock Valley, IA: Margaret Teunissen, 87, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Friday, April 10, 2020, at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the state and federal guidance on gatherings of no more than 10 people, Margaret’s family will be holding a private family funeral service on Tuesday, April 14 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Matthew...

Robert Moller

Robert Moller

Apr 7, 2020

HAWARDEN, IOWA – Robert Moller, 94, of Hawarden, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Hawarden.

   Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time.  A private family graveside service will take place on Friday, April 10th...

John Breugem

John Breugem

Apr 6, 2020

HAWARDEN, IOWA – John Breugem, 69, of Hawarden, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020.

   Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time.  A private family graveside service will take place on Saturday, April 11th at the Grace Hill Cemetery in Hawarden...

Cindy Groom-Harry

Cindy Groom-Harry

Apr 4, 2020

     Cindy Groom-Harry was born February 16, 1952 in Sibley, IA, the daughter of Robert Clarke and Charlene Patricia Wade-Jones Groom. Her sister, Sandy was born in 1956. Cindy graduated from West Sioux High School in 1970; from South Dakota State University with a Bachelor’s degree in art and journalism in 1974; from the University of South Dakota with a...

Mary Ann Claeys

Mary Ann Claeys

Apr 2, 2020

Hudson, SD: Mary Ann Claeys, 81, of Hudson, South Dakota, died Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Private family services will be held Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Hudson. Burial will take place at Eden Cemetery of Hudson. Porter Funeral Home of Hudson is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

   Mary...

Mary Lou Marienau

Mary Lou Marienau

Apr 1, 2020

Mary Lou Marienau, 85, of Hawarden, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at MercyOne Siouxland in Sioux City, Iowa.

   Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time.  A private family graveside service will take place at the Grace Hill Cemetery in...

Kathleen A. Huitink

Kathleen A. Huitink

Apr 1, 2020

KATHLEEN A. (GAUL) HUITINK, 68, of Hawarden, Iowa, formerly of Spirit Lake, Iowa and Ireton, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020, surrounded by her family at Oak Hill Assisted Living in Hawarden after a long and brave battle with ALS.

We will be having a Celebration of Life luncheon for Kathy on Saturday, September 4th from 12pm-2:30pm at the...

Wesley J. Westra

Wesley J. Westra

Mar 30, 2020

IRETON, IOWA – Wesley J. Westra, 86, of rural Ireton, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at his home under hospice care with his family at his side.

   Wesley was born April 3, 1933 at Ireton, Iowa, the son of Charles and Ida (Katje) Westra. He attended Ireton country school and the Ireton Christian School through the eighth...

Gerrit Klarenbeek

Gerrit Klarenbeek

Mar 28, 2020

Rock Valley, IA: Gerrit Klarenbeek, 80, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley.

 

   Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings of no more than 10 people due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gerrit’s family will be holding a private family funeral service on Wednesday, April 1, at 1:00 PM with...

Kenneth John Schmidt

Kenneth John Schmidt

Mar 27, 2020

HAWARDEN, IOWA – Kenneth John Schmidt, 60, of Hawarden, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at his residence under hospice care.

   Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time. A private family graveside service will take place at the Grace Hill...

Bryan D. White

Bryan D. White

Mar 23, 2020

   Bryan David White was born in Tulare, California on May 4, 1957. He passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at his home in Hawarden, Iowa. He was 62 years old.

   Bryan grew up in Tulare where he graduated from Tulare Union High School.

   He married Annette McCarthy in 1982. Bryan graduated from Lederwolf Culinary School in...

Marty G. Gebauer

Marty G. Gebauer

Mar 23, 2020

 

   Marlin (Marty) Gene Gebauer passed in Surprise, AZ on March 23, 2020 at the age of 80. Marty was born May 4, 1939 to Henry and Gladys Gebauer, on the family farm in Plymouth County, Iowa. He graduated from Hawarden High School in 1957 and served in the Navy for two years, stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas. Marty...

Leslie M. Spies

Leslie M. Spies

Mar 21, 2020

HUDSON, SOUTH DAKOTA- Leslie M. Spies, 86, of rural Hudson, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Private family committal service was held at the Willow Township Cemetery in Holly Springs, Iowa. A service open to the public will be held at a future date.

 

   Leslie Merrill Spies was...

Leonard J Van Otterloo

Leonard J Van Otterloo

Mar 15, 2020

 

   Due to COVID-19, the CDC is recommending groups of 50 or larger DO NOT gather. With this in mind, the funeral service for Leonard Van Otterloo will be a private family only service. The public can live stream the service at http://www.calvincrcrv.org/web/  under the "Watch Us Live" tab at the top of the page, or watch the service...

Roger F. Schlotfeldt

Roger F. Schlotfeldt

Mar 13, 2020

Due to COVID-19, Services for Mr. Roger Schlotfeldt have been altered in response to the State of Iowa's Public Health Disaster Emergency. Updated service information can be found below.

 

With sorrow in our hearts, we announce the passing of Roger Schlotfeldt of Alvord, Iowa. 

   On Friday, March 13th at the age of 86, surrounded by his family, with...

Roger Jongetjes

Roger Jongetjes

Mar 11, 2020

Rock Valley, IA: Roger Jongetjes, 75, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at his home in Rock Valley. Memorial service will be held Friday, March 13, at 2:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley with Rev. J.J. Witvoet officiating. Burial will take place at 1:00 PM at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley. Visitation, with family...

Chuck Dumas, Sr.

Chuck Dumas, Sr.

Mar 9, 2020

HUDSON, SOUTH DAKOTA ~ Charles Louis “Chuck” Dumas, Sr, of Hudson, South Dakota, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at his residence.

   Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Hudson Community Center in Hudson, South Dakota with Pastor Cy McMahon officiating. A luncheon and time of fellowship with the family will follow the...

Chad Elliott Westra

Chad Elliott Westra

Mar 6, 2020

Rock Valley, IA: Chad Westra, 51, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Friday, March 6, 2020, at his home in Rock Valley. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 10, at 10:30 AM at Faith Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Rev. Mike Molenaar officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery. Visitation, with the family present, will be held Monday,...

Suzie Morehead

Suzie Morehead

Mar 3, 2020

HAWARDEN, IOWA- Suzie Morehead, of Harrisburg, South Dakota, formerly of Hawarden. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, surrounded by her family. 

   Visitation with the family will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2020, with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Friendship Assembly of God...