Obituaries

Eldon Henrichs

Eldon Henrichs

Jan 2, 2026

Eldon Glenn Henrichs, age 81 of Sibley, Iowa, peacefully passed away January 2, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of Life will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Celebrate Community Church in Sibley, IA, with Pastor Josh Tangeman officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

Eldie was born on October 4, 1944, to...

Audrey Jean Nuss

Audrey Jean Nuss

Dec 30, 2025

Audrey Jean Nuss passed away on December 30, 2025, in West Des Moines, IA. A visitation will be held at McLaren's Resthaven Chapel, located at 801-19th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa, 50265, on January 3, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Another visitation will take place at Jurrens Funeral Home, Andringa Funeral Chapel, at 855 Main Street, Ocheyedan, IA, 51354,...

Roberta Hueser

Roberta Hueser

Dec 25, 2025

Roberta Jean Hueser, age 93 of George, Iowa, peacefully passed away on December 25, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Senior Living Center in George, Iowa.

A private family burial will take place at a future date for both Roberta and William Hueser at Oak Hill Cemetery, Cherokee, Iowa.

Roberta Jean (Wheeler) Hueser was born on October 3, 1932, in Dallas, Iowa, to...

Douglas L. DeGroot

Douglas L. DeGroot

Dec 23, 2025

Douglas L. DeGroot, age 73 of George, IA, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.

Visitation will be held Monday December 29th from 5 – 7 p.m. with the family present at the Jurrens Funeral Home of George.

A Private Family Service will be held Tuesday, December 30th, at Jurrens Funeral Home of George,...

Glen Edwin Garnett

Glen Edwin Garnett

Dec 18, 2025

Glen Garnett, age 69 of Sibley, Iowa, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Osceola Regional Health Center in Sibley, Iowa.

Glen was born in Jefferson, Iowa, where he also graduated from high school. He was a proud graduate of Iowa State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business. Glen and his family lived in Scranton, Iowa, where...

Beverly Van Wyhe

Beverly Van Wyhe

Dec 17, 2025

Beverly Van Wyhe, age 82, of Peachtree City, GA, formerly of George, IA, Webster City, Iowa, Clear Lake, IA, and Branson West, MO, died Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, GA, surrounded by the love of her family holding her hands.

Visitation with the family present will be held Friday, December 26, 2025, from Noon until 3:00...

Lucille "Lucy" Pedley

Lucille "Lucy" Pedley

Dec 15, 2025

Sibley & Ocheyedan, IA

Lucille Pedley, age 100 of Sibley, IA, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at Osceola Senior Living in Sibley, IA.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the United Church of Christ Congregational in Sibley, with Pastor Maggie Gisch officiating.

Burial will follow in the Ocheyedan Township Cemetery in Ocheyedan, IA.

A...

Cheryle Lichtenberg

Cheryle Lichtenberg

Dec 15, 2025

Cheryle Lichtenberg, age 75 of George, IA, died on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids, IA.

Visitation will be held Friday December 26th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. with the family present at the Jurrens Funeral Home of George.

A Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church...

Marlys Brink

Marlys Brink

Dec 15, 2025

Marlys Brink, age 89 of Sibley, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at Osceola Senior Living in Sibley, Iowa.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the First Reformed Church in Sibley, with Reverend Brian Carpenter officiating.

A private family interment will follow lunch and fellowship after the funeral service.

Public visitation will be from...

Mary Durst

Mary Durst

Dec 13, 2025

Mary Durst, age 78, of Worthington, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at Care Initiatives in Sibley, Iowa on December 13th 2025.

The Durst family will receive friends and family on Saturday, January 17th, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Okabena, MN.

A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM at the church.

A time of fellowship and lunch will...

Lynn Van Meeteren

Lynn Van Meeteren

Dec 13, 2025

Lynn Van Meeteren, age 72 of George, Iowa died Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Sheldon, Iowa.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Lyon County First Presbyterian Church in rural George, Iowa with Pastor Verlyn Netten, officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Wednesday,...

Margarett Sylvia Travaille

Margarett Sylvia Travaille

Dec 11, 2025

Margarett Sylvia Travaille, age 3 of Sibley, Iowa, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.

A Private Funeral Service for the family will be held, and the family will be planning a Celebration of Life Service for the public on Margarett’s birthday on March 10, 2026. The time and place will be announced...

Francisco Cuadros

Francisco Cuadros

Dec 8, 2025

Francisco Caudros, age 87 of Sibley, IA died on Monday, December 8, 2025, At Sibley Nursing and Rehab Center in Sibley, IA.

Following a private ceremony on December 11, 2025, he was buried in Holman Cemetery at Sibley, IA.

Jurrens Funeral Home of Sibley was in charge of services.

Francisco Cuadros was born on May, 26, 1938. He was preceded in death by his...

Suzanne Cuttell

Suzanne Cuttell

Dec 8, 2025

Suzanne “Suzie” Cuttell, age 74 of Rock Rapids, IA died Monday, December 8, 2025, at Lyon Specialty Care in Rock Rapids, IA.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. memorial service at Jurrens Funeral Home in George, IA. Burial of her cremated remains will follow in the Riverside Cemetery at...

Dick Kruse

Dick Kruse

Dec 5, 2025

Dick Kruse, age 92 of Little Rock, Iowa died Friday, December 5, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Luverne, Minnesota.

A memorial service will take place at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 12, 2025 at Salem Reformed Church in Little Rock, with Pastor Daniel Stanley, officiating.

A private graveside service with military honors will take place prior to the service at Pleasantview Cemetery in...

Kenneth Thiessen

Kenneth Thiessen

Dec 5, 2025

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Kenneth Thiessen, age 78 of Alvord, IA died suddenly on Friday, December 5, 2025, from injuries sustained in farm accident.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 9th from 4 to 7 PM, with the family present at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Inwood, IA.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 10th at Bethlehem Lutheran...

Twilla Hoekstra

Twilla Hoekstra

Dec 4, 2025

Memorial Service Live Stream Link

Twilla Hoekstra, age 74, of Rock Rapids, IA, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Fellowship Village in Inwood, IA.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the First Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, with Pastor Steve Van Wyhe officiating.

A private burial will take place prior to the memorial...

Trent Fuoss

Trent Fuoss

Nov 30, 2025

Rock Rapids, Iowa      CLICK HERE TO WATCH MEMORIAL SERVICE

Trent Fuoss, age 50 of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Rock Rapids, IA, died Sunday, November 30, 2025, at his residence in Sioux Falls, SD.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Rapids, IA, with Rich Roste officiating.

There...

Douglas "Doug" Paul Thiner

Douglas "Doug" Paul Thiner

Nov 28, 2025

Douglas Paul Thiner, age 62, of Sibley, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on Friday, November 28, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the First Presbyterian Church in Sibley, with Pastor Terry Simm officiating.

Everyone is invited for a meal and a time of fellowship with the family following the memorial service...

Allen Hansmann

Allen Hansmann

Nov 28, 2025

Allen Hansmann, age 93 of George, IA, died on November 28, 2025, at his home in George, IA.

Public visitation without the family present will be Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Jurrens Funeral Home of George, IA.

Private funeral service will be held Wednesday at Jurrens Funeral Home in George, IA with Pastor Tom Smith officiating....