Obituaries

Gilbert VandenTop

Gilbert VandenTop

Sep 12, 2025

Rock Rapids, IA

Gilbert Vanden Top age 85 of Rock Rapids, IA went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, September 12, 2025, at his residence in Rock Rapids, IA.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 16th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, with the family present at First Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, IA.

A prayer service will be Wednesday,...

Donald A. Bedet

Donald A. Bedet

Sep 9, 2025

Donald Bedet, age 76 of Ocheyedan, Iowa passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the Sioux Falls VA Hospice Cottage.

A luncheon and fellowship will take place at 11:30 AM at the Ocheyedan Town Hall, followed by a graveside service at 1:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, North of Ocheyedan. 

A celebration of life service will take place at 2:00 PM,...

Eldora Krull

Eldora Krull

Sep 9, 2025

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Eldora Krull age 92 of Rock Rapids, IA died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Lyon Specialty Care in Rock Rapids, IA.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13th at the First Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, IA with Rev. Steve Van Wyhe officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Rock Rapids.

Visitation will be...

Kristi Ter Wee

Kristi Ter Wee

Sep 9, 2025

Kristi Ter Wee age 61 of Sioux Falls, SD, died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Lyon Specialty Care in Rock Rapids.

Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, rural Inwood, IA, with Pastor Tim Voigt officiating. Burial will be at the Larchwood Cemetery in Larchwood, IA.

Public visitation will be one hour prior to...

Janis Arlene Jerde

Janis Arlene Jerde

Sep 6, 2025

Janis Arlene Jerde of Larchwood, Iowa passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 77, surrounded by her family.

Jan was born in Sibley, Iowa on October 8, 1947, the daughter of the late Helmer and Agnes Kruse. Born and raised on "the farm", Jan and her family moved to George, IA when she was 9, where she immediately came...

Ronald Schol

Ronald Schol

Sep 3, 2025

Ronald Schol, age 92, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at his residence in Sibley.

A celebration of life service for him and his wife, Betty, who passed on August 10, 2025 will take place at a later date.

Ronald “Ronnie” L. Schol was born December 15, 1932, the son of Albert and Clara (Meyer) Schol in George, Iowa. He grew up...

Beatrix "Betty" Ohling

Beatrix "Betty" Ohling

Sep 3, 2025

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Beatrix “Betty” Ohling age 86, of Ellsworth, MN, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Visitation will be Friday, September 5th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Bethel Reformed Church rural Little Rock, IA.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Bethel Reformed Church rural Little Rock, IA, with Reverend Scott...

Leonard Wayne Grotewold

Leonard Wayne Grotewold

Aug 30, 2025

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Leonard W. Grotewold, age 83, of Larchwood, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

Visitation will be on Friday, September 5th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with the family present, at the United Church of Christ in Larchwood, IA. There will be a prayer service at...

Ronald Thole

Ronald Thole

Aug 23, 2025

Ronald Thole, age 65 of rural Ashton, Iowa passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025. 

A funeral mass will take place at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ashton, Iowa with Father Siby Punnoose, as celebrant.

Video of Funeral Mass

A Rosary service will be at 4:30 PM, Tuesday, September 2nd at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ashton. Visitation...

Silas Jason Kroon

Silas Jason Kroon

Aug 14, 2025

Steen, Minnesota

Silas Jason Kroon age 3, the son of Dillan Kroon and Annie Hanson, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

Visiting hours will be Friday, August 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, with the family present, at Steen Reformed Church of Steen.

Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 23rd...

Grace Ann Woelber

Grace Ann Woelber

Aug 13, 2025

George, Iowa

Grace A. Woelber, age 88 of George, Iowa died Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Sanford Hospital in Sheldon, IA.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the Jurrens Funeral Home in George, IA with the Rev. Alex Sloter officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home...

Tyler Joe Den Besten

Tyler Joe Den Besten

Aug 10, 2025

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Tyler Den Besten, age 36, of Sioux City, IA, formerly of Rock Rapids, IA, died Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Mercy One Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City, IA.

Funeral service will be 4:00 PM, Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the First Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, IA, with Pastor Amy Ryals and Cheryl Van Beek officiating.  Livestream

Visitation...

Betty Lou Schol

Betty Lou Schol

Aug 10, 2025

Betty Schol age 87, of Sibley, IA, died Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the Osceola Senior Living in Sibley.

There will be no services.

All memorials may be directed to Betty’s husband Ronald Schol, 602 9th Avenue North, Sibley, Iowa 51249.

Betty Lou Schol was born November 16, 1937, in Little Rock, Iowa the daughter of Eiso and Effie (Thiele) Bos. She grew...

Misty Ann Dimmitt

Misty Ann Dimmitt

Aug 8, 2025

Sibley, Iowa

Misty Ann (Dimmitt) Gleason, age 45, of Sibley, IA passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

A Celebration of Life will be held on August 30, 2025 at Stone State Park in Sioux City, IA from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Misty Ann Gleason was born October 18, 1979 in Omaha, Nebraska to Robert...

Gloria Koth

Gloria Koth

Aug 6, 2025

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Gloria Lavon Koth, age 93, of Sibley, Iowa passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Osceola Senior Living in Sibley.

A funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 11, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sibley, with Reverend Tim Nappe officiating. Interment will follow at Holman Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday, August...

Clyde Hoekstra

Clyde Hoekstra

Aug 1, 2025

Clyde M. Hoekstra, age 66, of Ocheyedan, IA passed away suddenly on Friday morning, August 1, 2025 in the Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon, IA.

A Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM Tuesday August 5, 2025 at the Christian Reformed Church in Ocheyedan.

A Funeral Service will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 6, 2025 also at the Christian Reformed Church...

Gayle Lee Johnson

Gayle Lee Johnson

Jul 27, 2025

Gayle L. Johnson, age 87, of Rock Rapids, IA passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Lyon Specialty Care in Rock Rapids, IA.

Funeral service will be at 1:30 PM, Thursday, July 31st at Peace Lutheran Church in Rock Rapids, with Rev. Alex Sloter officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will follow at...

Wayne D. Moet

Wayne D. Moet

Jul 25, 2025



Sibley, Iowa

Wayne D. Moet age 95, of Sibley, IA, died Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Osceola Senior Living Center, in Sibley.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 31, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with the family present at Jurrens Funeral Home in Sibley, IA.

A Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Friday, August 1, 2025 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Patricia "Patty" Tausz

Patricia "Patty" Tausz

Jul 21, 2025

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Patricia "Patty" Tausz, age 75, formerly of Rock Rapids, IA passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Lakeside Village in Panora, IA.

Visitation will be Monday, August 11th from 4:30 to 7:30 PM, with the family present, at Jurrens Funeral Home of Rock Rapids.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, August 12th at...

Lavina Lichtenberg

Lavina Lichtenberg

Jul 20, 2025

Lavina Lichtenberg age 99 of George, Iowa died Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in George, IA.

Visitation with the family present will be held Monday, July 28, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Jurrens Funeral Home of George.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in George, IA...