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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...

David Lee Kragt

David Lee Kragt

Dec 17, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of David Lee Kragt on December 17, 2024, at the age of 57 in Sebring, Florida. David was born on April 11, 1967, in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota to Dr. Preston Kragt and Mary Lee (Haedt) Kragt.

 

 David graduated from Miami High School in Miami, Oklahoma, he then went to Northeastern Oklahoma A & M...

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...

James Melvin Dunnam

James Melvin Dunnam

Dec 14, 2024

HAWARDEN, IOWA ~ James M. Dunnam, 90, of rural Hawarden, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

 Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Friendship Assembly of God Church in Hawarden with Pastor Jesse Hailey of the Elk Point Baptist Church officiating. Burial of the...

Hendrine Frances Faber

Hendrine Frances Faber

Dec 8, 2024

Rock Valley, IA: Hendrine Faber, 90, of Rock Valley, Iowa, was welcomed to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Whispering Heights of Rock Valley.

 

 A celebration of Hendrine’s life will be held Saturday, December 14, at 10:30 AM at Calvin Christian Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Rev. Gideon Wamala officiating. The service will be livestreamed at https://calvincrcrv.org/watch-live/....

Merry Margaret Landenberger

Merry Margaret Landenberger

Dec 7, 2024

Merry Margaret Landenberger, 77, of Hawarden, Iowa, went peacefully and surrounded by family to be with her Lord and Savior in her eternal home Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Hawarden Regional Healthcare.

Funeral Service will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS in Hawarden, Iowa with Rev. Joshua Lowe officiating. Private family burial will follow...

Nelma Byker

Nelma Byker

Dec 4, 2024

Nelma (Brands) Byker, 92, of rural Hawarden, Iowa, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Prairie Ridge Care Center in Orange City, Iowa.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Christian Reformed Church in Ireton, Iowa with Rev. Nate Kuperus officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be...

Cristian Rafael Topete Curiel

Cristian Rafael Topete Curiel

Nov 30, 2024

HAWARDEN, IOWA ~ Cristian Rafael Topete Curiel falleció repentinamente el sábado 30 de noviembre de 2024 en el Floyd Valley Healthcare Hospital en Le Mars, Iowa

 La misa de Christian Entierro será a las 4:00 p.m. Lunes 9 de diciembre de 2024, en la Iglesia Católica St. Mary en Hawarden, Iowa, con el Padre Mauro Sánchez celebrando la Misa. Después de...

Randy C. Larson

Randy C. Larson

Nov 26, 2024

Hawarden, IA: Randall Curtis “Randy” Larson, 72, of Hawarden, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication that will forever resonate in the hearts of his family and friends.

 

  A Mass of Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, December 2, at St....

Gerald Richard Schiefen

Gerald Richard Schiefen

Nov 22, 2024

Gerald Richard Schiefen, 86, of Hawarden, Iowa, formerly of Longmont, Colorado, died peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Akron Care Center in Akron, Iowa. A celebration of Gerald’s life will be held on Saturday, November 30, at 9:30 a.m. at Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden with friends and family gathering at the Fraternal Order of Eagles immediately after...

Hermina Van Veldhuizen

Hermina Van Veldhuizen

Nov 22, 2024

ROCK VALLEY, IOWA ~ Hermina Rus-Spaans-Van Veldhuizen, 90, of Rock Valley, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley, Iowa.

 Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Corsica, South Dakota with Rev. J.J. Witvoet officiating. Burial will follow at the Graceland Cemetery in Corsica with Rev. J....

Luella Deloris Karr

Luella Deloris Karr

Nov 19, 2024

Luella Popken Karr, 98, of Ireton, Iowa passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Hillcrest Care Center in Hawarden, Iowa. 

 She was born on July 18, 1926, rural Akron, Iowa to Otto and Emma Popken. She attended rural school near Craig, Iowa and graduated from Ireton High School. She married Kenyon Karr in December 1943. She was an active...

Jane Frances Richter

Jane Frances Richter

Nov 18, 2024

Rock Valley, IA: Jane Frances Richter, 90, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Monday, November 18, 2024, at Whispering Heights of Rock Valley. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 22, at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Rock Valley with Father Mauro Sanchez officiating. Visitation with the family present will be held Thursday, November 21, from...

Armando Murillo Rivera

Armando Murillo Rivera

Nov 12, 2024

HAWARDEN, IOWA ~ Armando Murillo Rivera, de 66 años, de Hawarden, falleció repentinamente el martes 12 de noviembre de 2024 en el Hawarden Regional Healthcare Hospital.

El servicio fúnebre será a las 10:00 a. m. del sábado 23 de noviembre de 2024 en la funeraria Porter en Hawarden con el pastor Elias Samano oficiando. El entierro seguirá en el cementerio Graceland...

Joan Faye Post

Joan Faye Post

Nov 11, 2024

Doon, IA: Joan Faye Post, 76, of Doon, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, November 11, 2024. A funeral service will be held Friday, November 15, at 11:00 AM, at the Doon United Reformed Church with Rev. Peter Kolb of Doon First Reformed Church officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery of Doon. Visitation with the family...

Mary Luanne Thorpe

Mary Luanne Thorpe

Nov 10, 2024

Mary Luanne Thorpe, age 89, died on Sunday, November 10th, 2024, at The Dougherty House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This extraordinary woman will be missed by so many who knew and loved her. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hawarden, Iowa with Father Mauro Sanchez officiating. After a...

Gloria Jean Green

Gloria Jean Green

Nov 10, 2024

HAWARDEN, IOWA ~ Gloria Jean Green, 81, of Hawarden, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

 Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS in Hawarden with Rev. Joshua Lowe officiating. Inurnment will follow at Grace Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will begin...

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