All Obituaries

Maxine Ruby Whitinger, age 93, of Pocahontas, Iowa died Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the Pocahontas Community Hospital. Funeral services will take place Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 2:00 pm. at the Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Burial will be in the Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:30-2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of the arrangements. On September 25, 1929, Maxine Ruby (Wright)...

Allan J. "Joe" Erickson, 78 of Sioux City, Iowa lost his battle with cancer at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, August 6, 2023.  A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, September 9th at 10:00am at the Linn Grove Cemetery in Linn Grove, Iowa. A luncheon will follow at the American Legion in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of arrangements.  Allan J. Erickson was born on November 12, 1944, in Storm Lake,...

Irene Halverson,100, of Spencer, Iowa formerly of Sioux Rapids, died on January 22, 2023 at Northshire in Spencer. Memorial services will take place Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. VIsitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the CHURCH. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of the arrangements.  Irene Joyce Johnson was born August 26, 1922 in Lakefield, Minnesota, to Edmund and Opal...

Carrol June Earnest, age 81, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa passed away August 2, 2023 at the Spencer Hospital in Spencer, Iowa. Memorial services will take place Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at the Baptist Church in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be a half hour prior to the service at the church. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of arrangements. Carrol June Earnest was born on January 9, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas to Guy and Ruby Lea (Humphrey) Earnest. Her dad...

Janice Trebesch, age 69, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, passed away at her home on June 1, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Memorial services will take place Friday, August 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. A private family burial was held in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of the arrangements. Janice Eileen (Jacobson) Trebesch was born October 7, 1953 in Spencer, Iowa to Meree...

James H. MacGregor, age 74, of Laurens, Iowa died Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at his residence. There will be no services at this time. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City is in charge of the arrangements. On October 31, 1948, James H. MacGregor was born to John and Thelma (Lee) MacGregor in Minot, North Dakota. Throughout his life, James loved to travel. He was a talented woodworker and restored furniture. James was passionate about antiques and hot rods. He will be deeply missed by all...

Robert M. Harden, age 75, of Storm Lake, Iowa died July 17, 2023 at his residence.  Services are pending. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. 

Beth “Rudy” Ann Blomgren, age 63, of Albert City, Iowa died June 23, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services will take place Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at the Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City. Burial will be in the Poland Township Cemetery in Marathon, Iowa. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: Lake Animal Hospital in Storm Lake. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City is...

Memorial Services for Katherine "Kathy" Herrig, age 71, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, formerly of Albert City, Iowa will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Albert City, Iowa. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City is in charge of the arrangements. Katherine Ann Herrig was born August 23, 1951 in Storm Lake, Iowa to Earl and Betty (Schramm) Fritz. She passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her home in Sun Lakes, AZ. She attended...

Jay Edwin Willfong, age 69, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa died December 13, 2022 at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, Iowa.  Memorial services will take place Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Church in Sioux Rapids. A time of fellowship will follow the service at the Sioux Rapids Fire Department. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of the arrangements.  Jay Edwin Willfong was born on May 27, 1953 to William and Nelda (Lauman) Willfong in...