Obituaries

Robert "Bob" D. Stellinga

Robert "Bob" D. Stellinga

Apr 11, 2026

Robert D. “Bob” Stellinga

Sheldon, Iowa

Robert D. “Bob” Stellinga, 78, of Sheldon passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His funeral service will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, April 17, 2026, at First Reformed Church in Sheldon with Rev. Paul Van Maaren, officiating.

Burial will be at East Lawn Cemetery in Sheldon.

Visitation with...

Brent L. Mosier

Brent L. Mosier

Apr 10, 2026

Brent L. Mosier

Rural Boyden, Iowa

Brent L. Mosier, 69, of rural Boyden passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A celebration of life service will be at 2:30 P.M. at New Hope Church in Orange City with Pastor Don Ruffenach, officiating

All friends and family are invited to a graveside service for Brent...

Theodore "Ted" G. Wellendorf, Sr.

Theodore "Ted" G. Wellendorf, Sr.

Apr 5, 2026

Theodore "Ted" G. Wellendorf, Sr.

Ellsworth, Minnesota

Theodore "Ted" G. Wellendorf, Sr., 83, of Ellsworth, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center.

His celebration of life will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at On The Rocks Bar and Grill in Ellsworth, Minnesota.

Arrangements are under the care of the Vander...

Elaine Getting

Elaine Getting

Apr 15, 2026

Elaine Getting

Rural Matlock

Elaine Getting, 77, of rural Matlock passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Friendly Horizons in Sioux Center. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Parkview Assembly in Sheldon with Pastor Ken Snyder and Mark Chandler, officiating.

Burial will be at a later date at Greenwood Cemetery in Matlock.

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Ronald W. Beermann

Ronald W. Beermann

Apr 16, 2026

Ronald W. Beermann

Sanborn, Iowa

Ronald W. Beermann, 95, of Sanborn, formerly of Paullina passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Prairie View Home in Sanborn. His funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church in Germantown with Pastor Carl Stenzel, officiating.

Burial will be at Prairie View Cemetery in Paullina.

Visitation with family present...

Bruce Simm

Bruce Simm

Mar 25, 2026

Bruce "Cruiser" James Simm

Paullina, Iowa

Born January 27, 1951, in Primghar, Iowa, passed March 25, 2026 at home in Paullina at the age of 75.

Preceded in death by his son, Chad Simm, his brother, Bill Simm, and his parents, William and Violet Simm.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Pamela Simm, son, Mike Simm, grandchildren, Nate, Josh, Shelby, and Colby,...

Gregory J. Koedam

Gregory J. Koedam

Apr 11, 2026

Gregory J. Koedam

Ashton, Iowa

Greg Koedam, 78, of Ashton, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Sheldon with Father Siby Punnoose, officiating.  A time of fellowship will follow after the graveside service at St. Patrick's Catholic Church...

Wilma E. Vander Linden

Wilma E. Vander Linden

Mar 21, 2026

Wilma E. Vander Linden

Sheldon, Iowa

Wilma E. Vander Linden, 91, of Sheldon passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Sanford Senior Care in Sheldon. Her funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheldon with Rev. Christopher Martin, officiating.

To View Wilma's service via livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@StPaulSheldon/streams

Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran...

Jane E. Einck

Jane E. Einck

Mar 18, 2026

Jane E. Einck

Primghar, Iowa

Jane E. Einck, 72, of Primghar passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family. A celebration of life will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Primghar Community Building in Primghar.

Visitation with family present will be from 5 to 7 P.M. on Friday, March...

Bonnie Horstmann

Bonnie Horstmann

Mar 18, 2026

Bonnie Horstmann

Hartley, Iowa

Bonnie Horstmann, 95, of Hartley, formerly of Sutherland passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Community Memorial Health in Hartley. Her funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Zion United Church of Christ in Calumet with Pastor Jamie Negus, officiating.

To view Bonnie's service via livestream please register at: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=9023b3ea-186d-425a-8ddb-1a357487dafb

Burial will...

Shirley J. Tesch

Shirley J. Tesch

Mar 17, 2026

Shirley J. Tesch

Germantown, Iowa

Shirley J. Tesch, 91, of Germantown passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her residence. Her funeral service will be 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church in Germantown with Rev. Carl Stenzel, officiating.

A private family burial will be at a later date at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Germantown.

Visitation with family...

Clara Boone

Clara Boone

Mar 17, 2026

Clara B. Boone

Sheldon, Iowa

Clara B. Boone, 97, of Sheldon passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Prairie View Home in Sanborn. Her celebration of life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at First Reformed Church in Sheldon with Pastor Paul Van Maaren, officiating.

A private family graveside will be held at East Lawn Cemetery in...

Curtis Hedin

Curtis Hedin

Mar 16, 2026

Curtis Hedin

Sioux Center, formerly of Sheldon & Paullina.

Curtis Hedin, 77, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Crown Point Estates in Sioux Center.

Services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of the Eldridge Family Funeral Home in Paullina.

Gertrude DeGroot

Gertrude DeGroot

Mar 15, 2026

Gertrude DeGroot

Sheldon formerly of Boyden, Iowa

Gertrude DeGroot, 101, of Sheldon formerly of Boyden passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in George. Her funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Boyden with Pastor Brian Schafer, officiating.

Burial will be at Sheridan Township Cemetery in Boyden.

Visitation with...

LaVonne Meyn

LaVonne Meyn

Mar 14, 2026

LaVonne Meyn

Boyden, Iowa

LaVonne Meyn, 96, of Sheldon, formerly of Boyden passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Fieldcrest Assisted Living in Sheldon. Her funeral service will be at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at United Presbyterian Church in Boyden with Pastor Brian Schafer, officiating.

Burial will be at Sheridan Township Cemetery in Boyden.

Visitation with family present will be...

Diane Barker

Diane Barker

Mar 2, 2026

Diane Barker

Sheldon, Iowa

Diane Barker, 65 of Sheldon passed away on Monday March 02, 2026 at Sheldon Sanford Medical Center.

Arrangements are under the care of the Andringa Funeral Home in Sheldon.

Diane Barker was born in Sheldon, Iowa on March 10, 1960 to Nick and Annie (Zalme) Jilderda. Diane was a cook for many years at many restaurants. Later on, when she...

Charles L. Haag

Charles L. Haag

Feb 27, 2026

Charles L. Haag

Sheldon, Iowa

Charles L. Haag, 85, of Sheldon passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center. His celebration of life will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 4 P.M. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Sheldon Eagle's.

A private family graveside will be held at East Lawn Cemetery in Sheldon.

Arrangements are under the care of...

Christopher Joe Collins

Christopher Joe Collins

Feb 26, 2026

Christopher Joe Collins

Sheldon, Iowa

Christopher Joe Collins, 48, of Sheldon, Iowa passed away at his home on February 26, 2026.

Arrangements are under the care of the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon.

Christopher Joe Collins was born on February 25, 1978 in West Virginia to Barbara Lee Collins. He grew up in Philadelphia, Pa. He was a dedicated Eagles fan, always rooting...

Steven L. Vander Sluis

Steven L. Vander Sluis

Feb 22, 2026

Steven L. Vander Sluis

Primghar, Iowa

Steven L. Vander Sluis, 71, of Primghar passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Cherokee Specialty Care. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Eldridge Family Funeral Home in Primghar with Rev. Donald Meyer, officiating.

Burial will be at Waterman Cemetery in Sutherland.

There will be no...

James "Jim" D. Ringheimer

James "Jim" D. Ringheimer

Feb 21, 2026

James "Jim" D. Ringheimer

Sheldon, Iowa

James D. "Jim" Ringheimer, 75, of Sheldon, Iowa passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Sanford Sheldon Senior Care.  Family services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon.

James Dean "Jim" Ringheimer, Sr., age 75, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away peacefully on February 21,...