Obituaries

Area Funerals

Marva Brown

Marva L. Brown, 92, of Paullina, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Prairie View Retirement Home in Sanborn.  Her funeral service will be 10:30 A.M. on Monday, August

Gary Horstman

Gary Horstman, age 77, of Hull, passed away on Thursday, August 27th, at the Crown Pointe Estates in Sioux Center. A visitation with the family present will be held on

Kermit De Vries

Kermit Leroy De Vries of Inwood, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Whispering Heights in Rock Valley, Iowa, at the age of 84. A funeral service will

Donna Voss

Donna Voss, age 82, of Ashton, died Monday, August 24th, at the Osceola Regional Health Center in Sibley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday,

John “Jack” Altman

John “Jack” Altman, age 89, of Rock Rapids, passed away, Sunday, August 23rd, at his home. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 27th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,

William Ray “Bill” Frerk

William Ray “Bill” Frerk, 83, of Primghar and formerly of Sutherland passed away on Monday, August 3rd, at his residence surrounded by his family.  A celebration of life will be

Norman Riemersma

Norman Riemersma, age 69, died Friday, August 21, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in George after a battle with Lewy Body Dementia.  A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m.

Barbara A. Harn

Barbara A. Harn, 79, of Hartley, formerly of Sheldon, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley.  Her celebration of life will be 10:30 A.M.

Glenda Van’t Hul

Glenda Van’t Hul, age 73, of Rock Rapids, passed away, Thursday, August 20th, at her home. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 23rd from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with

Patricia A. Cain

Patricia A. Cain, age 89, of Spirit Lake, formerly of Sheldon, passed away on Tuesday August 18th, at the Sanford Vermillion Hospital.  Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday August 28th,