Obituaries

Samantha Jean Miller

Samantha Jean Miller

Aug 21, 2019

Hawarden, IA: Samantha Jean Miller, 41, of Hawarden, Iowa, lost her courageous battle with cancer on August 21, 2019 at Hawarden Regional Healthcare. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, August 26, at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Hawarden with Father Roger Linnan and Father Paul Bormann concelebrating the mass. Following a luncheon, burial will be...

Jesse L. Van Tilburg

Jesse L. Van Tilburg

Aug 14, 2019

Jesse Lynn Van Tilburg, 36, of Des Moines, Iowa, died August 14, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center of Des Moines due to chronic health complications.  A funeral service will be held Monday, August 19, 2019 at 1pm at the Peterson Funeral Home in Carlisle, Iowa with a luncheon following the service in the Family Life Center.  A visitation will be...

Arie Boon

Arie Boon

Aug 14, 2019

Rock Valley, IA: Arie P. Boon, 83, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at his home in Rock Valley. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 19, at 11:00 AM, at Trinity Christian Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Rev. Henry Lengkeek officiating. Following a luncheon, burial will be held at Richland Cemetery in Inwood. Visitation, with...

Dawn L. Anderson

Dawn L. Anderson

Aug 10, 2019

Rock Valley, Iowa - Dawn Anderson, 56, of Rock Valley, IA, formerly of Hawarden, IA, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley after a courageous battle with cancer.        

   Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Grace Community Church in Rock Valley, with Pastor Joe Terrell...

Bradley D. Golbuff

Bradley D. Golbuff

Aug 9, 2019

Boyden, IA: Bradley D. Golbuff, 59 of Boyden, Iowa, formerly of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Friday, August 9, 2019 at his residence. Visitation, with the family present, will be held Monday, August 12, from 3:00-5:30 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley. A brief prayer service will follow the visitation at 5:30 PM with Dan DeVries officiating. Graveside services...

Margaret "Peggy" Mary Gubbrud

Margaret "Peggy" Mary Gubbrud

Aug 7, 2019

HAWARDEN, IOWA – Margaret “Peggy” Gubbrud passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the age of 72 years.

   Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2019 at Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden.

   Condolences may be sent to www.porterfuneralhomes.com.

   Peggy was born in Sioux City, Iowa, October 2, 1946 to James and Noella (Bernard) Garthright. ...

Simon Groeneweg

Simon Groeneweg

Aug 5, 2019

Rock Valley, IA: Simon Groeneweg, 96, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 9, at 10:00 AM at Netherlands Reformed Church with Rev. J.J. Witvoet officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley. Visitation, with the family present, will be held Thursday,...

James D. Kindig

James D. Kindig

Aug 2, 2019

Sioux Falls, SD: James D. Kindig, 80, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died Friday, August 2, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society–Sioux Falls Village. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, August 7, at 10:30 AM at Saint Michael Parish in Sioux Falls. Father Tim Cone will celebrate the mass. Burial, with military rites, will be held at 2:00...

Eugene J. Schroeder

Eugene J. Schroeder

Jul 31, 2019

DOON, IOWA – Eugene J. Schroeder, 88, of Doon, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the Whispering Heights in Rock Valley, Iowa.

   Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Rock Valley, Iowa with Father Doug Klein as Celebrant. Burial at Hillside Cemetery in Doon, Iowa...

Jacob Daniel Soodsma

Jacob Daniel Soodsma

Jul 28, 2019

Rock Valley, IA: Jacob Soodsma, 25, of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Sanford-USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota from injuries sustained in an accident.

    Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 3, at 10:30 AM at Faith Reformed Church in Rock Valley, with Rev. Tom Smith and Rev. Mike Molenaar officiating....

Audrey Gaul

Audrey Gaul

Jul 16, 2019

HAWARDEN, IOWA – Audrey Gaul, 89, of Hawarden, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the Hillcrest Health Care Center in Hawarden.

    Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Hawarden with Rev. Barb Joy officiating. Burial will follow in the Grace Hill Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon Friday,...

Martha Int Veld

Martha Int Veld

Jul 15, 2019

Spirit Lake, IA: Martha Int Veld, 81, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, died Monday, July 15, 2019 at her home. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 19, at 11:00 AM at the Spirit Lake United Methodist Church with Pastor Vicki Fisher officiating. The family invites everyone to a luncheon at the church following the service. Burial of cremated remains will be...

Paul D. Jager

Paul D. Jager

Jul 13, 2019

DOON, IOWA – Paul D. Jager, 55, of Doon, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

   A Celebration of His Life Gathering will begin at noon on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Doon Shelter House at the Doon Centennial Park. Those attending are asked to bring something to...

Dan Collenbaugh

Dan Collenbaugh

Jul 12, 2019

ROCK VALLEY, IOWA – Dan Collenbaugh, 64, of Rock Valley, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.

   Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 16th at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Doug Klein officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery in Rock Valley. Visitation...

Wilma Altena

Wilma Altena

Jul 10, 2019

George, IA: Wilma Altena, 93, of George, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society of George, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 12, at 2:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley, Iowa with Rev. Loren Kotman officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley. Visitation, with the family...

Arlene Lenora Benson

Arlene Lenora Benson

Jul 5, 2019

Hawarden, IA: Arlene L. Benson, 98, of Hawarden, Iowa, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Hawarden. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 8, at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS in Hawarden, Iowa with Rev. Joshua Lowe officiating. Burial will take place at Grace Hill Cemetery of Hawarden. Visitation, with the family,...

Esther Marie Holtkamp

Esther Marie Holtkamp

Jun 17, 2019

HAWARDEN, IOWA – Esther Marie Holtkamp, 91, of Hawarden, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Oakhill Assisted Living in Hawarden.

   Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 20th at the Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS in Hawarden, Iowa, with Rev. Joshua Lowe officiating. Burial will follow in the Grace Hill Cemetery. A Prayer Service will be...

Donald M. Cannegieter

Donald M. Cannegieter

Jun 14, 2019

   Donald M. Cannegieter, 87, of Rock Valley, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Hegg Memorial Health Center in Rock Valley.

   Funeral Service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19th at the Calvin Christian Reformed Church in Rock Valley with Rev. Gideon Wamala officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in the Valley View Cemetery....

Sherri Ann Curiel

Sherri Ann Curiel

Jun 3, 2019

   Sherri passed away suddenly on Monday, June 3, 2019. There are no services planned for Sherri at this time. A time of private family viewing will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday. Family and friends are invited to the Hawarden Veteran's Memorial Park following the private family viewing, for a time of remembering Sherri's life.

Karen Fay Calsbeek

Karen Fay Calsbeek

Jun 2, 2019

Rock Valley, IA: Karen Calsbeek, 76, died Sunday, June 2, 2019 at her home in Rock Valley. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 7, at 10:00 AM at First Reformed Church in Rock Valley with Rev. Dr. Verlyn Boone officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley. Visitation, with the family present, will be held Thursday,...