Obituaries

Marius Versteeg

Marius Versteeg

Aug 6, 2024

George, IA: Marius Versteeg, 35, of George, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Sioux Center Health of Sioux Center, Iowa, due to injuries sustained in a fall. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 13, at 10:00 AM at the Netherlands Reformed Congregation of Sioux Center with Rev. J.J. Witvoet officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery...

Geraldine Velores Schreur

Geraldine Velores Schreur

Aug 6, 2024

Alcester, SD: Geraldine Schreur, 92, of Alcester, South Dakota, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  As per Geraldine’s wishes, a private celebration of life will happen with family at a later date.

   Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church of Hawarden, Iowa. Porter Funeral Home of Hawarden is assisting...

Larry Plendl

Larry Plendl

Aug 1, 2024

Hudson, SD: Larry “The Chief” Plendl, 80, of Hudson, South Dakota, died Thursday, August 1, 2024, at his home under the care of Sioux Cener Home Health & Hospice. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held Tuesday, August 6, at 11:00 AM at the Hudson Community Center. Visitation will be held Monday, August 5, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Porter...

Geneva Burggraaf

Geneva Burggraaf

Jul 29, 2024

Rock Valley, IA: Geneva Burggraaf, 90, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Monday, July 29, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 1, at 11:30 AM at Calvin Christian Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Rev. Gideon Wamala officiating. The service can be livestreamed at https://calvincrcrv.org/watch-live/. Visitation, with the family...

Carol Kae Van Driel

Carol Kae Van Driel

Jul 26, 2024

SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA – Carol Kae Van Driel, 70, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Rock Valley, Iowa and Doon, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

 Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley, Iowa with Rev. Cliff Hoekstra of...

Barbara Jean Pember

Barbara Jean Pember

Jul 23, 2024

Barbara Jean Pember, age 90, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley, Iowa. Barb resided at Whispering Heights for several years and the family truly appreciates the wonderful care Barb received at Whispering Heights. 

 A service to honor the lives of Barbara and her daughter, Jacqueline, who passed away on Wednesday, July 3,...

Rox Ann Winterfeld

Rox Ann Winterfeld

Jul 23, 2024

Rox Ann Winterfeld passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, surrounded by loved ones. She was 69 years old. 

Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Rox Ann’s life will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hawarden, Iowa with Father Roger Linnan officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery....

Judith "Judy" Marilyn Van Tol

Judith "Judy" Marilyn Van Tol

Jul 20, 2024

In loving memory of Judith Marilyn Van Tol (nee Kraayenbrink) affectionately known as Judy, we celebrate a life well-lived. Born on March 25, 1943, in Hull, IA, Judy touched the hearts of all who knew her. She passed away on July 20, 2024.

Judy grew up on the family farm near Doon, IA, surrounded by the love of her parents, Henry...

Gerrit Junior Niemeyer

Gerrit Junior Niemeyer

Jul 15, 2024

Gerrit Junior Niemeyer (84) of Inwood, IA passed away peacefully Monday, July 15, 2024 at Alcester Care and Rehab Center in Alcester, SD. Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, rural Inwood, Iowa, with Pastor Jamie Mogler officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to...

Merle A. Westover

Merle A. Westover

Jul 9, 2024

HAWARDEN, IOWA ~ Merle A. Westover, 82, of Hawarden, entered into death on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, surrounded by family, stepdaughter Michelle, wife Judy, and close friend Norm Brown at Hillcrest Health Care Services in Hawarden.

 Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Memorial Service at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden, with...

Gertrude Folkerts

Gertrude Folkerts

Jul 2, 2024

Inwood, IA: Gertrude Folkerts, 90 of Sioux Center, Iowa, formerly Inwood, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Sioux Center Health. A funeral service for Gert will be held Friday, July 5, at 10:30 AM at the Inwood Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Tim Ouwinga officiating. Burial will follow at Richland Cemetery of Inwood. A luncheon and time for visiting...

Creighton A. Wegner

Creighton A. Wegner

Jun 26, 2024

Then Funeral Service is available to watch on the Hawarden United Methodist Church Facebook page.

Creighton Albert Wegner, 93, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the Alcester Care and Rehab Center.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Hawarden, Iowa with Pastor Samuel Ansong and Chaplain Lee...

Helen Theresa Goergen

Helen Theresa Goergen

Jun 24, 2024

Inwood, IA: Helen Goergen, age 71, of Inwood, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at Fellowship Village of Inwood after a short battle with cancer. A graveside inurnment service will be held at Richland Cemetery of Inwood at a later date. 

 

 Helen Theresa Goergen was born in Mitchell, South Dakota, on October 9, 1952 to Aloysius and Joan (Hastreiter) Goergen....

Rodney Raymond Gist

Rodney Raymond Gist

Jun 22, 2024

SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA ~ Rodney Raymond Gist, aged 97, died Saturday, June 22nd, at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls after a brief final illness. He was born on October 4, 1926, to Joseph and Gladys (Leffler) Gist on their family’s farm near Presho, South Dakota. In 1937, when weather and economic conditions had made farming there impossible for...

Merlin G. Rostermundt

Merlin G. Rostermundt

Jun 19, 2024

IRETON, IOWA ~ Merlin G. Rostermundt, 94, of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, formerly of Ireton, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Floyd Senior Living in Sergeant Bluff.

 Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ireton, with Rev. Michael Boothby officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the...

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...