Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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A memorial service for Phyllis J. Benz was held Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at the American Lutheran Church in Melvin. Pastor Judy Johnson officiated. Pallbearers were John Benz, Nicole McClavy, Natalie Jones, Kyle Michelson, Chris Michelson, Jesse Benz, Jaron Benz, Jordan Benz, Todd Hoffman, Jill Kult, Grant Kimler, Chase Kimler and Pierce Kimler. Burial was in Baker Township Cemetery at Melvin. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Phyllis June Benz, youngest daughter of Frank and Rika (Roelofsen) Knapp, was born June 17, 1924 in...
A funeral service in memory of Joan K. Wills was held Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheldon. Pastor John Jensen officiated. Pallbearers were Jim Vierhout, Robert Vierhout, Thomas Vierhout, Rod Tekrony, Ryan Tekrony, David Tekrony and Marcus Tekrony. Burial was in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Joan Karen Wills was born Dec. 23, 1944 in Sanborn, the daughter of John Willis and Jeanette A. (Brouwer) Bosch. She attended school in Sanborn, graduating from Sanborn High...
Marjorie K. “Marge” Brehmer was held Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at the Hartley Funeral Home in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Pallbearers were Devin Brehmer, Nathan Westphal, Kyle Pratt, Aiden Mouw, Cohen Rittenhouse and Cameron Reid. Honorary pallbearers were Ashley Westphal, Ceselie Rittenhouse, Melissa Heidesch, Jackie Heck, Tristen Tifft, Colie Tifft, Paityn Pratt and Wrenley Westphal. Burial was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Marjorie Kay “Marge” Brehmer, daughter of George...
A memorial service in memory of Harold E. “Buddy” Yungbluth, Jr. was held Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Royal. Burial was in Willow Creek Cemetery. Warner Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Harold Everette Yungbluth, Jr. (Buddy) born July 27, 1944 in Spencer. He was the son of Harold E. Yungbluth, Sr. and Helen Yungbluth (Greene). He was the oldest of four children to include brothers David Yungbluth and Steve Yungbluth, and sister Pam Yungbluth. He grew up on a small farm between Linn Grove and Royal. Bud...
A funeral service in memory of Marilee E. Strenge was held Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Sanborn. Fr. Tim Hogan officiated. Pallbearers were Jorge Rodriguez, Ben Preusser, Troy Kaufman, Kevin Strenge, Alec Strenge and Marty Preusser. Burial was in St. Cecilia’s Catholic Cemetery at Sanborn. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Marilee Elizabeth Strenge was born in Cherokee on Dec. 11, 1937, the only daughter of Marius Maxine “Stub” and Ruth Elizabeth (Flanigan) Streeter. She spent her youth in the...
A celebration of life service for Delores M. Popma and her son, Ken E. Heitritter, was held Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at First Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Mark Ellens officiated. Pallbearers were Delores’ grandsons: Wray R. Wright, Heath Wright, Nolan Wright, Buckley Wright, Jason Heitritter, Adam Heitritter, Chad Heitritter, Branden Heitritter and Kenny Heitritter. Honorary pallbearers were Delores’ beloved granddaughters. Interment was in Baker Township Cemetery at Melvin. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Delores Mae...
A celebration of life service for Ken E. Heitritter and his mother, Delores M. Popma, was held Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at First Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Mark Ellens officiated. Pallbearers were Delores’ grandsons: Wray R. Wright, Heath Wright, Nolan Wright, Buckley Wright, Jason Heitritter, Adam Heitritter, Chad Heitritter, Branden Heitritter and Kenny Heitritter. Honorary pallbearers were Delores’ beloved granddaughters. Interment was in Baker Township Cemetery at Melvin. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Kenneth (...
Visitation in memory of Douglas A. Stoermer will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at the Hartley Funeral Home in Hartley. Food and fellowship will follow from 5-7 p.m. at Occasions in Spencer. Interment will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, at North Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Spencer. Hartley Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Douglas Allen Stoermer was born April 6, 1960 at Spencer, the son of Earnest Leo and Janice Linette (Carlson) Stoermer. He spent his youth in the Gillett Grove area and received his...
Beverly Jean Arthur, of Des Moines, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2024, at the age of 91. Many of her children and grandchildren and their spouses were able to be with her during her last moments. Beverly Jean Slater was born on July 11, 1933 in Des Moines, the daughter of Harold Burr and Edna Lorraine (Sudbrook) Slater. She spent her early years on the family farm near Mitchellville before moving to Newton, where she attended Newton High School. In December 1949 she married Forest...
Rodney Allan Wohlert, 84, of Fort Calhoun, Neb., passed away Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Omaha VA Medical Center. A funeral service will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd Street NE in Mason City. Visitation will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City. Rodney was born Dec. 9, 1939 in Hartley, son of Julius Ernest and Clara Emma (Schierholz) Wohlert. He...
A service in memory of Pamela Morgan will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cushing. Burial will be in the Cushing Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow at the church. She died on July 26, 2024. The Morgans lived in Everly and Hartley before relocating to Kansas in 1982. She is survived by her husband, Doug, and five daughters and their families. Morgan’s full obituary ran in a previous edition of the Sentinel-News....
A memorial gathering for Douglas W. Nielsen will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at the Everly Chapel in Everly. A time of food and fellowship will follow at Hap Ketelsen Community Center in Everly. Honorary casket bearers are Barry Schutz, Cody Holtz, Tyler Larson, Kyle Champine, Derrick Champine and Joe Ensley. Private interment will be held at a later date. Warner Funeral Home in Everly is assisting with the arrangements. Douglas Wayne Nielsen, the son of Lloyd and Marilyn...
A private family graveside service in memory of Charles B. Keene was held Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Pallbearers were Chad Keene, Kenny Linder, Brent Keene, David Rogers, Alex Salyer and Jake Moermond. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Charles Bernard Keene was born Nov. 21, 1935, to Lloyd “Jack” Keene and Eleanor (Ison) Keene in Huron, S.D. He moved with his parents to a farm near Moneta in 1943 and received his education there, graduating from Moneta High School in 1953. Charles was uni...
A funeral service in memory of Carole A. Kluender was held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Everly United Church in Everly. Pastor Mike Eeten officiated. Burial was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Warner Funeral Home in Everly assisted with the arrangements. Carole Ann (Struve) Kluender, the daughter of Delmar and Shirley (Mortenson) Struve, was born Jan. 29, 1943 in Hartley. Her childhood years were spent in the Gillett Grove and Webb area where she received her education, graduating from Webb High School. After graduation, Carole’s fami...
Visitation and fellowship in memory of Keith W. Van Meeteren were held Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, at the Sanborn Funeral Home Chapel in Sanborn. Honorary pallbearers were Danny Beek, Michael Murphy, Lance Sorensen, Brennan Raveling and Ben Van Beek. Interment was in Baker Township Cemetery at Melvin. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Keith William Van Meeteren, only son of William “Bill” and Esther (Roos) Van Meeteren, was born Jan. 1, 1953, in Sheldon. A graduate of Melvin High School, Keith began his career working at the...
Robin Schmidt Lane, 59, of Lyons, Neb., passed away on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at her home. Robin was the daughter of Robert and Audrey Schmidt, of Hartley. She was born on Oct. 17, 1964. She graduated from Hartley-Melvin High School and went to Western Iowa Tech Community College for training as a surgical technician. She worked various jobs. She worked the past 22 years as a devoted 911 dispatcher. Robin married the love of her life, Walker Lane, on May 18, 2018. They resided on an acreage outside of Lyons. She is survived by her husband,...
A funeral service in memory of Lanny L. Dillingham was held Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Pallbearers were Bethany (Justin) Eastwood, Brett (Summertime) Fredericks, Brittany (Cody) Geuther, Kayla Salonen, Meghan (Dave) Sierck and Landon Dillingham. Honorary pallbearers were Ray Ahlers, Rob Jacobs, Lyle Muilenburg, Norman Lux, Cliff Roggenburg, Merlin Sandersfeld, Scott Heetland and Curt Van Engen. Burial was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted...
A memorial service in memory of David J. “Dave” Rozeboom was held Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at the Hartley Funeral Home in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. David Jay “Dave” Rozeboom, one of two sons born to James and Dorthea (Zigtema) Rozeboom, came into the world on Oct. 8, 1954, in Rock Rapids. He grew up on his parents’ farm along with his only sibling, Larry. As with most country kids his days were a mix of work and play, helping h...
A funeral service in memory of Arlo W. Newman was held Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji. Interment was in Westport Cemetery. Turner Jenness Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Arlo Wayne Newman was born on March 17, 1928 in Comfrey, Minn., to Raymond and Vernetta (Pelley) Newman. He lived on various farms west of Milford. He attended Westport School #5 and graduated from Okoboji Consolidated High School in 1945. During his high school years as a proud Ok...
A memorial service in memory of Dean C. Schroeder was held Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel officiated. Burial was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley, with military graveside rites conducted by Hartley American Legion, Arthur W. Kirchhoff Post #288. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Dean Clair Schroeder was born near Preston in Plymouth County on July 8, 1935, one of four children of Fred August and Cleo Dorothea (Collmann) Schroeder. He grew up on a farm near Hartley a...
A memorial service in memory of Betty J. Berends was held Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in May City. Pastor Richard Milbrandt officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Samantha Berends, Charlie Berends, August Berends, William Berends and Julian Berends. Burial was at Harrison Township Cemetery near May City. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Betty Jean Berends, daughter of Petersen “Pete” and Hattie (Eye) Wilson, was born Dec. 7, 1932 in rural Ruthven. She received her early education through the count...
A funeral service in memory of Brett T. Flynn was held Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at Grace Fellowship Church in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau and Pastor Dave Van Kley officiated. Pallbearers were Ryan Flynn, Eric Flynn, Cole Dickey, Levi Trenkamp, Kody Moehr and Patrick Charbonneau. Honorary pallbearers were Matt Lorenzen, Jared Henfrey and Heath Nagel. Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery at Emmetsburg. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Brett Thomas Flynn was born April 2, 1993 in Spencer, to Kenneth John and Connie Jo (Harson) F...
Funeral services in memory of Ardyce R. Ruehle Dodge were held Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly. Pastor Dan Taylor officiated. Casket bearers were Mark Ruehle, Jr., Matt Ruehle, Justin Ruehle, James Ruehle, Nick Ruehle and Kyle Ruehle. Interment was in Lone Tree Cemetery at Everly. Warner Funeral Home in Everly assisted with the arrangements. Ardyce Rae Smith (Ruehle/Dodge) was born March 20, 1933, to Orville and Elizabeth (Friedrich) Smith in Emmetsburg. She was oldest...
A funeral service in memory of Ray H. Cranston will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 1, from 5-7 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery at Spencer. Warner Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Ray Harley Cranston, the son of Harley and Gladys (Flint) Cranston, was born Jan. 19, 1933. He had three siblings, Cleone, Coleen and Merlyn, and grew up on the family farm located...
A funeral service in memory of Gertrude L. “Trudy” Brouwer was held Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at First Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Paul Van Maaren officiated. Pallbearers were Amanda Bullmann, Kyle Doody, Ethan Brouwer, Jenny Allen, Sarah Coleman and Garret Coleman. Interment was in East Lawn Cemetery at Sheldon. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Gertrude Louise “Trudy” Brouwer was born May 14, 1929 in Middleburg, one of three children of Bouka “Bert” and Jennie (Vermeer) Bosma. She spent her youth around Middleburg...
