Obituaries

Dennis Lee De Vries

Dennis Lee De Vries

Nov 14, 2023

George, IA

     Dennis De Vries, age 71, of George, Iowa passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids.

     A funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Hope Reformed Church rural George, with Reverend Steven DeHaan officiating.  

     The burial will follow in the Evergreen Lawn Cemetery in George.

     Visitation...

Jimmy "Jim" Lee Bales

Jimmy "Jim" Lee Bales

Nov 10, 2023

Ocheyedan, IA Jimmy “Jim” Bales, age 83 of Ocheyedan, Iowa died unexpectedly Friday, November 10, 2023, at his residence. Jimmy Lee Bales was born in Wayne, Nebraska on August 5, 1940, the son of James Edward and Viola Ruth (Woehler) Bales. He was raised in Wayne and graduated from Wayne High School in 1958. After high school he took courses...

Doug Raveling

Doug Raveling

Nov 9, 2023

Sibley, IA

Doug Raveling, age 74 of Sibley, IA passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 9, 2023 at Sunset Hospice Cottage in Worthington, MN. 

Douglas Jay Raveling was born June 11, 1949 in Sheldon, IA to Lloyd “Rip” and Betty Huck Raveling. He grew up on a farm near Melvin, IA with brothers, Mark...

Daniel "Dan" Ray Grote

Daniel "Dan" Ray Grote

Nov 2, 2023

Ashton, IA

     Daniel “Dan” Grote age 66 of Ashton, Iowa died Thursday, November 2, 2023, at his home in Ashton.

     Visitation will be Wednesday, November 8th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Jurrens Funeral Home in Ashton.

      Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church in Sibley.     

      Burial will be in...

Harold Merlyn Ernst

Harold Merlyn Ernst

Oct 23, 2023

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Sibley, IA

     Harold Ernst age 83, of Sibley, Iowa passed away on Monday, at his home surrounded by those whom he loved.

     Celebration of Life service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2023, at the First Reformed Church in Sibley, with Pastor Josh Lucas officiating.

     A private burial for the family will...

Wendell Gene Henrichs

Wendell Gene Henrichs

Oct 17, 2023

Sibley, IA     

Wendell Henrichs, age 82 of Sibley, Iowa died on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Country View Manor in Sibley.

     There will be a private Graveside Service for the family.

     Arrangements are in the care of the Jurrens Funeral Home of Sibley, IA.

     Wendell Gene Henrichs was born on January 15, 1941, in Sibley, IA, the son...

Clifford Allen Logan

Clifford Allen Logan

Oct 11, 2023

Rock Rapids, Iowa 

     Cliff Logan, age 40, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.     

     A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Monday, October 16th with family present from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Rock River Golf & Country Club.     

     Clifford Allen Logan was...

Elvin Duitsman

Elvin Duitsman

Oct 8, 2023

George, IA

     Elvin Duitsman, age 91 of George, Iowa died Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society of George.

    A funeral service will take place at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Central Baptist Church in George, Iowa with Pastor Sean Mustian, officiating.  Burial will follow in the First Baptist Cemetery, rural George.

     A visitation will take...

Joanne Faye Goehle

Joanne Faye Goehle

Oct 7, 2023

Hills, MN

     Joanne Faye Goehle, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Tuff Memorial Home of Hills, MN.

     Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 14th at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills, MN. Burial will follow at the Trinity Cemetery near Steen, MN.

     Visitation will be Friday, October 13th from 5:00 to...