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Marcia Rae Boer

Marcia Rae Boer

Jan 17, 2025

 ALVORD, IOWA ~ Marcia Rae Boer, 73, of Alvord, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota after a short, but courageous battle with cancer.   Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Inwood First Reformed Church in Inwood, Iowa, with Rev. Rob Horstman officiating. Following the...

Douglas Earl Niles

Douglas Earl Niles

Jan 15, 2025

Inwood, Iowa: Douglas Earl Niles, 74, of Inwood, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Sanford Canton-Inwood Hospital in Canton, South Dakota. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Porter Funeral Home in Inwood.

  Doug was born on December 19, 1950, to Earl and LaVonne (Bachman) Niles. He grew up in Englevale, ND where he attended grade school and...

Gertrude Jane Vis

Gertrude Jane Vis

Jan 13, 2025

ROCK VALLEY, IA: Gertrude Jane Vis, 101, of Rock Valley, IA, passed away on January 13, 2025, at her earthly home and went to her eternal home in Heaven. She was lovingly cared for by hospice, her children and grandchildren her last few weeks here on earth. 

 

 A celebration of Gertrude’s life will be held on Saturday, January 18, at the...

Sharon "Sherry" Ann Olander

Sharon "Sherry" Ann Olander

Jan 12, 2025

HAWARDEN, IOWA ~ Sharon Ann “Sherry” Olander, 78, of Hawarden, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Friendly Horizons in Sioux Center, Iowa.

 Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in Hawarden with Pastor Jon Moravec from Sunnybrook Community Church in Sioux City, Iowa officiating. Burial of the cremated remains will be...

Henry Ter Wee

Henry Ter Wee

Jan 4, 2025

Larchwood, IA: Henry Ter Wee, 83, of Larchwood, Iowa, died Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 9, at 10:30 AM at First Reformed Church of Inwood, Iowa with Rev. Rob Horstman officiating. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-X6pfGKanHtikofRnNX2Gg. Burial will follow at Richland Cemetery of...

Daniel Norman Lange

Daniel Norman Lange

Jan 4, 2025

Doon, IA: Daniel Norman Lange, 70, of Doon, Iowa, died Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A funeral service will be held Friday, January 10, 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...

Ronald E. Treiber

Ronald E. Treiber

Jan 2, 2025

Ronald E. Treiber passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, with his family and caregivers at his side. 

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the United Church of Christ in Alcester, South Dakota, with Pastor Penny Nance officiating. Lunch will follow at the Alcester Event Center. Private family burial will follow the lunch at the Grace...

Janeille "Jan" Ann Cain

Janeille "Jan" Ann Cain

Dec 29, 2024

Janeille “Jan” Ann (Vlotho) Cain Age 78 of Ireton, Iowa passed away on December 29th, 2024, at Hawarden Regional Healthcare Hospital. 

 Jan was born January 28th, 1946, in Ireton, Iowa. She was the daughter of Emery and Cleone (Myers) Vlotho. 

 Jan graduated from West Sioux High School in 1963, then completed a 2-year nursing program to receive her Registered Nurse degree from...

Jenner Nicholas Johnson

Jenner Nicholas Johnson

Dec 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jenner Nicholas Johnson, who entered the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 28, 2024. A beloved son, brother, and friend, Jenner’s spirit touched all who knew him. While his time on earth was far too short, his legacy of love, laughter, and joy will live on in the hearts...

Florence Van Beek

Florence Van Beek

Dec 27, 2024

Rock Valley, IA: Florence Van Beek, 86, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Friday, December 27, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Netherlands Reformed Congregation with Rev. J.J. Witvoet officiating. The service can be audio-streamed at http://edge.mixlr.com/channel/rwkcn. Burial will follow at Valley View...

Roger Lee Erickson, Jr.

Roger Lee Erickson, Jr.

Dec 27, 2024

Roger Lee Erickson, Jr passed peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 31, at 2:30 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley, Iowa with Rev. J.J. Witvoet officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley. Visitation with the family present...

Richard Marvin Wissink

Richard Marvin Wissink

Dec 24, 2024

Rock Valley, IA: Richard Marvin Wissink, 90, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM at First Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Rev. Cliff Hoekstra officiating. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.rvfrc.org/. Private family burial, with military...

Wendy Sue Jones

Wendy Sue Jones

Dec 24, 2024

In Loving Memory of Wendy Sue Jones

June 10, 1955 ~ December 24, 2024

 Wendy Sue Jones, 69, of Hawarden, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

 Wendy was born on June 10, 1955, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Robert Lee and Jean Marie (Finley) Jones. She attended McCook School before continuing her education at Colorado Tech...

Herbert "Herb" James Bliek

Herbert "Herb" James Bliek

Dec 23, 2024

 Herbert J. Bliek, of Rock Valley, Iowa, joined his Heavenly Father on December 23, 2024, at the age of 89. As a celebration of Herb’s life, a service will be held December 31, at 11:00 AM at First Reformed Church in Rock Valley with Pastor Cliff Hoekstra officiating. Visitation, with family present, will be held prior to the service from...

Leora Bonnema

Leora Bonnema

Dec 23, 2024

Inwood, Iowa: Leora Bonnema, 104, of Inwood, Iowa, died Monday, December 23, 2024, at Fellowship Village of Inwood. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 27, at 3:00 PM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Inwood with Pastor Sue Sinclair officiating. The committal service will begin at 2:30 PM at the church with procession to Richland Cemetery of Inwood. The...

Courtney Elbers

Courtney Elbers

Dec 22, 2024

Alvord, Iowa ~ Courtney Elbers, age 87, of Alvord, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Sioux Center Health in Sioux Center, Iowa.

 Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2024, at Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Rock Valley, Iowa with Rev. Stanley Groothof officiating. The service will be livestreamed at https://livestream.com/accounts/17373723/trinitycrcservices. Burial will follow at Valley View...

Kent Eric Eknes

Kent Eric Eknes

Dec 21, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kent Eric Eknes, a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, and cherished member of our community, who passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, at the age of 76. Born in Sacramento, CA, he was the son of Retired Lt. Col. Einar E. Eknes and Dorothy Eknes. Kent was...

Harold Hans Moeller

Harold Hans Moeller

Dec 20, 2024

Rural Sioux Center, Iowa ~ Harold Moeller, 94, of Sioux Center, Iowa, died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley, Iowa. 

 Funeral Service will be at 10:30 am on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Peace Lutheran Church, rural Sioux Center, Iowa, with Rev. William Nelson-Loefke officiating. Burial with Military Rites will follow at...

Toribio Topete Ramos

Toribio Topete Ramos

Dec 19, 2024

Toribio Topete Ramos, 81 años, de Hawarden Iowa, falleció repentinamente el 19 de Diciembre de 2024 en UnityPoint Health St. Luke en Sioux City, Iowa.

Toribio era hijo de Eugenio Topete e Isabel Ramos nació el 23 de Marzo de 1943 en La Cienega de Los Ahumada Jalisco México. Toribio tenia 4 hermanas y 2 hermanos. Félix, Esperanza, Irene, Amelia, Zacarías...

Albert "Al" Mews

Albert "Al" Mews

Dec 17, 2024

INWOOD, IA: Albert “Al” Mews, 80, of Inwood, Iowa, died Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Fellowship Village of Inwood. A funeral service will be held Monday, December 23, at 10:30 AM at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Inwood with Pastor Sue Sinclair officiating. The service will be recorded and available for viewing after the service at https://www.porterfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/albert-al-mews. Burial will follow...

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