Obituaries

Janis Arlene Jerde

Janis Arlene Jerde

Sep 5, 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.

A full obituary will soon follow.

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.

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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

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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...

Roger Riebeling

Roger Riebeling

Jul 20, 2025

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Roger Riebeling age 75, of Sibley, IA, died Sunday, July 20, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 24th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with the family present at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sibley, IA.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, July 25th, at Trinity Lutheran...

Glenn Lyle Greenfield

Glenn Lyle Greenfield

Jul 17, 2025

Glenn Greenfield, age 54 of Sibley, Iowa, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 at his home in Sibley.  

Visitation will be Friday, July 25th from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, at First Presbyterian Church New Testament Hall.  A celebration of life will start at 5:00 PM.

Glenn Greenfield was born November 3, 1970, the son of Gilbert and Leanne (Dirks) Greenfield.  Glenn...

Gene L. Groen

Gene L. Groen

Jul 15, 2025

Gene L. Groen, age 81 of Rock Rapids, IA passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his residence in Rock Rapids, IA.

A public visitation will be held Thursday, July 24th from 4 to 8 PM with the family present from 6 to 8 PM at Jurrens Funeral Home of Rock Rapids.

A funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Friday, July...

Marvin William Dammann

Marvin William Dammann

Jul 14, 2025

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Marvin “Marv” Dammann age 93, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Little Rock, IA, died Monday, July 14, 2025, at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls, with family by his side.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Friday, July 18,...