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Rock Rapids, IA
Ruth Van Aartsen, age 95 of Rock Rapids, IA passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Lyon Specialty Care in Rock Rapids.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, March 21, 2026, at First Reformed Church in Rock Rapids, Iowa with Pastor Steve Van Wyhe officiating.
Visitation will take place on Friday, March 20th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with family present, at First Reformed Church in Rock Rapids.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to First Reformed Church Rock Rapids, Children's & Youth Ministry.
Friday, March 20, 2026
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
First Reformed Church
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)
First Reformed Church
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