Obituaries

Area Funerals

Mona Matuska

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mona Matuska, age 83, of Spirit Lake will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spirit Lake.  A Vigil

Gladys K. Brinkman

Gladys K. Brinkman, age 90, of Sheldon, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at her residence in Sheldon.  Her memorial service will be 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, September 25,

Merlin J. Schwebach

Merlin J. Schwebach, age 88, of Sheldon, passed away on Thursday, September 18th, at Sibley Specialty Care.  His memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23rd, at

Mollie M. Parry

Mollie M. Parry, age 93, of Sheldon, passed away on Tuesday, September 16th, at Sanford Sheldon Senior Care.  Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 22nd, at

Leona C. Rosenboom

Leona C. Rosenboom, age 89, of Sheldon, passed away on Monday, September 15th, at Prairie View Home in Sanborn.  Her memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September

Gilbert Vanden Top

Gilbert Vanden Top, age 85 of Rock Rapids, IA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, September 12, 2025, at his residence in Rock Rapids, IA. A visitation

Connie Riedemann

Connie Riedemann, age 91, of Sioux City, formerly of Hartley, passed away at Unity Point St. Luke’s Health Center in Sioux City, on Thursday, September 11th. The Hartley Funeral Home

Janis Jerde

Janis Arlene Jerde, age 77, of Larchwood, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. The Jurrens Funeral Home is in charge of cremation, with a celebration of life to

Jack Elgersma

Jack Elgersma, age 73 of Sanborn, passed away at his home in Sanborn on Thursday, September 4th. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 8th, at 10:00 a.m.

Ronald Schol

Ronald Schol, age 92, passed away Wednesday, September 3rd, at his residence in Sibley. A celebration of life service will take place at a later date. The Jurrens Funeral Home