All Obituaries

Drexel L. Raper, age 89, of Marathon, Iowa died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Pocahontas Community Hospital in Pocahontas, Iowa.  Private family services will be held. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City is in charge of the arrangements. 

Janet Mae (McBride) McLaughlin (March 12, 1931-March 8, 2023), went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 8, following a long illness. She was a woman of strong faith, love of family, community, and nature. She will be remembered by her family and community for her kindness and love of all animals, especially those who were unwanted or abandoned.  Funeral services will take place Wednesday, March 15 at 10:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Marathon, Iowa. The Sliefert...

Joshua Martin, age 29, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly Marathon, Iowa, died Monday, February 20, 2023 in Spencer, Iowa.  A Celebration of Life will take place Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Burial will take place at 3:00 p.m. in the Laurens Cemetery in Laurens, Iowa with a reception to follow at the Marathon Community Center in Marathon, Iowa. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at...

Jerald Lamont Baier, age 89, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the Spencer Hospital in Spencer, Iowa. Funeral services will take place Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Church in Sioux Rapids. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Peterson, Iowa. Visitation will be held Friday, February 17, 2023 from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of the...

Florence E. Porath, age 95, of Albert City, Iowa died January 20, 2023 at the Pleasant View Home in Albert City.  Funeral services will take place Monday, January 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Albert City. Burial will be in the Fairfield Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the CHURCH. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City is in charge of the arrangements.  Florence Emelia Carlson was born on August...

Duane “Dewey” Ludwig, age 94, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa died Monday, January 23, 2023 at the Buena Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake, Iowa. Funeral services will take place Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Sioux Rapids. Visitation will be Friday, January 27, 2023 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the FUNERAL HOME. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of...

Irene Halverson,100, of Spencer, Iowa formerly of Sioux Rapids, died on January 22, 2023 at Northshire in Spencer. Private family graveside services will take place in the Lone Tree Cemetery. A memorial service will take place at a later date. 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 Johnson.  She was the first of six siblings, Inez, Everett, Mildred,...

Helen Joan Shugar, age 92, of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa died January 15, 2023 at Pioneer Living in Sergeant Bluff. Funeral services will take place Friday, January 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of New Beginnings, formerly the Faith United Assembly of God Church in Storm Lake, Iowa. Burial will be in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the CHURCH. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the...

Dorothy Agnes Turnquist, age 92, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa died January 10, 2023 at the Pleasant View Home in Albert City, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Church in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Burial will follow in the Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the CHURCH. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of arrangements. Dorothy was born on June 23, 1930 to Raymond Sr. and Agnes...

Connie J. White, age 73, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, died on December 26, 2022 at the Sibley Specialty Care in Sibley, Iowa. Funeral services will take place Friday, December 30, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at the First United Church in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Burial will be in the Lone Tree Cemetery in Sioux Rapids. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the CHURCH. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of arrangments.  Connie Jo Eaton, the daughter of Joseph and...