Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
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A funeral service in memory of Betheny A. Buren was held Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sanborn. Pastor Kenneth Funke officiated. Pallbearers were Brian Letsche, Aaron Letsche, Baden Letsche, Sam Naber, Bruce Buren, Brad Buren and Mike Alesch. Honorary pallbearers were Huckson Vermeer, Alivia Vermeer, Bentlee Buren and Martin Elgersma. Interment in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn will be at a later date. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Betheny Ann Buren, daughter of Jack L. Elgersma and Nancy K. I...
A funeral service in memory of Cary A. Sandersfeld was held Friday, Jan. 10, at the Hartley Funeral Home in Hartley. Pastor Perry Aalgaard officiated. Pallbearers were Brian Sandersfeld, Kevin Sandersfeld, Asa Sandersfeld, Justyn Sandersfeld, Blake Seivert and Nathan Peters. Honorary pallbearers were Roger Newman, VerDon Schmidt, Todd Suhr, Ethan Sandersfeld, Brooke Peters and the May City Volunteer Fire Department. Interment was in Harrison Township Cemetery at May City. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Cary Arlo...
A funeral service in memory of Dorothy Hirt was held Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at the Hartley Funeral Home in Hartley. Pastor Perry Aalgaard, of the First Lutheran Church in Milford, officiated. Pallbearers were Jordan Hirt, Dylan Hirt, Robert Finch, Jim Norton, Allan Tarnasky and Ed Harders. Burial was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Dorothy Elva Mae Hirt was born April 6, 1931 in Hartley, the daughter of A.B. and Pearl (Clayton) Fender. She spent her childhood in this area and received he...
Roger William Minden, 72, formerly of Royal, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley. A private ceremony remembering Roger will be held in the presence of close family. The graveside service will be held at a later date at St. Jacob’s Cemetery near Graettinger. Warner Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, George and Francis Munden; and an infant sister, Roxann. Roger is survived by four brothers: James and his wife Kristy, of Grand I...
Judith R. "Judy" Sonich, 80, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at the Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation in Wayne, Neb. Judy was born Oct. 4, 1944 to Ray and Lorayne (Lange) Piper in San Francisco, Calif. She married Donald J. Sonich on June 1, 1963. Judy and her husband spent a majority of their marriage in Hartley and at Norfolk, Neb. Most recently, Judy lived in Oelwein after the passing of Donald on June 24, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; and...
A memorial service for Evelyn H. Jacobsma was held Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at First Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Mark Ellens officiated. Anthony Genschorck, Johnathan Wesselink, Justin Genschorck, James Van Oort, Alex Van Oort and Tanner Robertson were pallbearers. Burial was in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Evelyn Harriet Wesselink Jacobsma, one of 10 children born to Theodore and Margaret (Holst) Vanden Bosch, came into the world on May 9, 1937 in Boyden. She grew up in the Boyden...
Jenny Lynn Baier, the daughter of Bonnie Kersten, was born May 28, 1964 in Aitkin, Minn. Her childhood years were spent in the Aitkin area, where she attended school and graduated from Aitkin High School. She then attended college in St. Cloud, Minn. Jenny married John Baier on Aug. 23, 1993 in St. Cloud. She worked as a CNA in Sauk Rapids, Minn. before moving to Royal, where she worked at Busy Bee before retiring due to health reasons. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and especially spending time with friends, family and her dogs. Jenny passed...
Edwin Harry Frink was born March 23, 1952, and passed away at his home in Royal on the night of Dec. 5, 2024, at the age of 72. In the course of his life he traveled through many states, acquiring a multitude of skills. Edwin had a knack for learning and quickly became skilled in the work he did. He loved motorcycles, cars and all things racing. Edwin was proceeded in death by his parents, Lowell and Peggy Frink; one child, Brandie Lee; one brother, Mark Frink; one brother-in-law, Teddy Strohman; and one granddaughter, Danielle Lord. But he is...
A memorial service for Joyce M. Reinke will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at the American Lutheran Church in Melvin, with Pastor Judy Johnson officiating. Pallbearers are Michael Breinke, Alicia Breinke, Aaron Reinke, Rachel Reinke, Leslie Steinkamp, Roxanne Dykstra, Brittany Dawson and Courtney Phelps. Interment will be in West Holman Township Cemetery at Sibley. Sanborn Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Joyce Marie Reinke, youngest daughter of Abel and Alice (Wilkens) Vander Burgh, was born June 4, 1933 in Sheldon....
A funeral service in memory of Harvey L. Verbrugge will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at the Christian Reformed Church in Sanborn, with Pastor Phil Westra officiating. Pallbearers will be Cory Verbrugge, Brandon Verbrugge, Don Hofmeyer, Cole Verbrugge, Chase Verbrugge and Marcus Verbrugge. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn, with military graveside rites conducted by the Sanborn American Legion, Earl T. Conaway Post #318. Sanborn Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Harvey Lee Verbrugge was born on May...
A funeral service for Norman H. Lux was held Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Pallbearers were Lucas Sindt, Emily Sindt, Eric Salazar, Alic Salazar, Jackson Roder, Owen Lux, Ian Lux, Finley Lux, Mara Lux and Scottie Salazar. Preston Roder, Cliff Roggenburg, Kelly Ney, Jerry Scharnberg, Randy Menke, Duane Kolpin, Kevin Snider, Rob Jacobs, Terry Hilbert, Ardine Dillingham and Royce Larsen were honorary pallbearers. Interment was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral...
A memorial service for Jennie “Jean” Denny was held Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Pallbearers were Jeremy Cauwels, Darin Zitterich, Craig Denny, Mike Honkomp, Gannon Cauwels and Greyson Cauwels. Honorary pallbearers were Brooke Mart, Westin Honkomp, Locke Honkomp, Amelia Denny, Jenna Mart, Kennedy Cauwels and Jack Denny. Burial was at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Jennie “Jean” (Reitsma) Denny, 96, of Hartley, passed away o...
A memorial service for Roger G. Struve was held Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Royal. Burial will be held at a later date in Lincoln Township Cemetery at Rossie. Warner Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Roger G. Struve, the son of Gordon and Elaine (Steinbeck) Struve, was born June 7, 1953 in Spencer. His childhood years were spent in the Rossie area and he attended Clay Central School, graduating in 1971. Roger enlisted in the U.S. Army and served until his Honorable Discharge. He worked as a bartender and...
A funeral service in memory of Barbara L. Hartmann was held Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly. Pastor Dan Taylor officiated. Casket bearers were Philip Jordan, Tim Sittarich, Jeff Marcella, Ryan Nemmers, Denise Cook, Brandon Hansen, Tony Seivert and Joe Smith. Interment was in Lone Tree Cemetery near Everly. Warner Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Barbara Lee (Harris) Hartmann, a dedicated teacher, devoted mother and avid baker, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at...
memorial service for Paul G. Unterbrink will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren: Gordon, Guinevere, Montana, Caleb, Jax, Cody, Avery, Ainsley and Abigail. Interment will be in North Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Spencer. Hartley Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Paul Gordon Unterbrink, son of Amos Henry and Hildegard Anna (Wyant) Unterbrink, was born in Lima, Ohio on Dec. 23, 1944. He received h...
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...
