Obituaries
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Rodney E. Keller, 70, Hartley
A memorial service for Rodney E. “Rod” Keller will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley, with Dr. Lynn Dau officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Kaley Pearson, Zachary Pearson, Mallory Pearson,...
LaVonne L. Van Houten, 94, Sibley
LaVonne Van Houten, 94, of Sibley and formerly of Melvin, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Sibley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sibley. A private family graveside will be held at a later date. Jurrens Funeral Homes assisted with the...
Marcia F. Douma, 72, Sanborn
A memorial service for Marcia F. Douma was held Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the First Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Mark Ellens officiated. Pallbearers were Dustin Douma, Marcus Post, Caleb Douma, Keegan Douma, Kolby Douma, Caden Douma and Brady...
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Darlene M. Koele, 69, Sioux Falls, S.D.
A memorial service for Darlene M. Koele was held Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Hartley Funeral Home Chapel in Hartley. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted...
Cleone R. Ellingson, 88, Hartley
A funeral service for Cleone R. Ellingson was held Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in May City. Pastor Richard Milbrandt officiated. Pallbearers were Jared Van Engen, Angela Selzer, Tyler Ellingson, Amy Van Engen and...
Lois L. Wichmann, 91, Hartley
A funeral service for Lois L. Wichmann was held Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in May City. Pastor Richard Milbrandt officiated. Pallbearers were Tom McCarty, David Kinley, Jeff Kinley, Toby Meyer, Curt Van Engen and John...
Joyce S. Lyman, 96, Sibley
A memorial service for Joyce S. Lyman was held Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Sanborn Funeral Home Chapel in Sanborn. Pastor Judy Johnson officiated. Interment was in Harrison Township Cemetery near May City. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the...
James C. Schwien, 79, Omaha, Neb.
James Charles (Jim) Schwien was born in Tracy, Minn. He was the third of five children born to Melvin and Lois (Conner) Schwien. While still very young the family relocated to the rural Hartley area. He loved the outdoors and the life of a farm boy,...
Jeffrey D. Griebel, 61, Paullina
Services for Jeffrey D. Griebel were held Thursday, April 6, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church in Paullina. Pastor Lynn Dau officiated. Burial was in Prairie View Cemetery at Paullina. Eldridge...
Henrietta "Lois" Wolfswinkel, 85, Sanborn
A memorial service for Henrietta “Lois” Wolfswinkel was held Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the First Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Mark Ellens officiated. Pallbearers were Aaron Wolfswinkel, Jeff Van Beek, Chad Van Beek, William Wolfswinkel,...
Mark A. Schmid, 70, Everly
Funeral services for Mark A. Schmid were held Friday, March 24, 2023, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer. Father Brian Feller and Father Tim Hogan officiated. Casket bearers were Leo Behrens, Jeff Pearson, Jarett Smith, Mike Schon, Matt...
Mildred M. Scharnberg, 99, Spencer
Memorial services for Millie M. Scharnberg will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Warner Funeral Home in Everly. Private family graveside services will be held at the Lone Tree Cemetery near Everly. Warner Funeral Home is...
Arnold W. "Arnie" Pahl, 85, Wahpeton
A memorial service for Arnold W. “Arnie” Pahl was held Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake. Pastor Phil Andressan officiated. Pallbearers were Alec Pahl, Tony Pahl, Nick Pahl, Brandon Hogan, Savannah Miller,...
Lyle L. Luedke, 89, Hartley
A funeral service for Lyle L. Luedke was held Monday, March 13, 2023, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel officiated. Pallbearers were Tom Luedke, Bob Luedke, Mark Zylstra, Austin Zylstra, Kevin Mars and Denny Mars. Honora...
Beverly A. Kramme, 82, Sheldon
A memorial service for Beverly A. Kramme was held Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Pallbearers were Justin Klaahsen, Kyle Klaahsen, Cameron Klaahsen, Jonathan Lindmier, Jacob Sandholm...
Joyce M. Richter, 79, Hartley
A memorial service for Joyce M. Richter was held Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Hartley Funeral Home Chapel in Hartley. Pastor Lynn Dau officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Megan Schuld, Austin Richter, Cory Richter, Chance Richter, Spencer...
Alice A. Dempsey Pierce, 92, Farmers Branch, Texas
Alice Ann "Alli" Dempsey Pierce went to be with her dear Lord Jesus Christ on Feb. 18, 2023. She was born on a farm in Everly, graduated from high school in Waukesha, Wis. and then traveled with a...
Denise L. "DeeDee" Mastbergen, 68, Marcus
Denise "DeeDee" Mastbergen, 68, of Marcus, formerly of Paullina and LeMars, passed away on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in LeMars. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 28,...
Kevin J. Tewes, 63, Hartley
A funeral service for Kevin J. “Duff” Tewes was held Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel officiated. Pallbearers were Brent Tewes, Dave Duncan, Jeff Kohn, Jason Otto, Roger Vander Veen and Dav...
Karen A. Weber, 83, Spirit Lake
A memorial service for Karen A. Weber was held Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Harbor of Joy Lutheran Church in Milford. Pastor Tim Voth officiated. Pallbearers were Andy Plagge, Alex Plagge, Jack Plagge, Kate Plagge, Sydney Petersen, Elle Petersen,...
Helen J. Strubbe, 93, Sanborn
A funeral service for Helen J. Strubbe was held Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sanborn. Pastor Joseph Bangert officiated. Pallbearers were Brian Kleve, Brett Kleve, Stewart Strubbe, Shawn Strubbe, Shane Strubbe and Ethan... Full story
Charles H. "Charlie" Verplank, 73, Hartley
A memorial service for Charles H. “Charlie” Verplank will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at the Hartley Funeral Home Chapel in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau will officiate. Honorary pallbearers are Terry Jenkins, Jerry Jenkins, Lynn Griese,... Full story
Robert L. "Louie" Jensen, 91, Ligonier, Pa.
Funeral services for Robert Louis “Louie” Jensen were held Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at the Warner Chapel in Spencer. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Casket bearers were George Oggero, Walt Oggero, Pierce Jensen, Kyle Pratt, Nathan Westphal, Ryan Brehmer,... Full story
David A. Decker, 62, Hartley
A memorial service for David A. Decker was held Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 at Grace Fellowship Church in Hartley. Rev. Steve Campbell officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Nate Hunziker, Brian Hunziker, Todd Sherrets, Jason Decker, Ryan Sherrets, Wesley... Full story
