Porter Funeral Homes

Porter Funeral Homes Family owned funeral home. We feel blessed every day to assist families through their trying times. We are open to your wishes and the wishes of the deceased.

We truly believe in Sir William Gladstone's quote "Show me the manner in which a nation or community cares for its dead, and I will measure with mathematical exactness the tender sympathies of its peoples, their respect for the laws of the land and their loyalty to high ideals." As a family owned and operated funeral home with a long history in Funeral Service and community involvment, we have a good understanding of your needs during the hardest of times. When a death occurs, there are details to take care of, decisions and arrangements to be made. Our professional, licensed funeral directors assume those responsibilities for you, and you can depend on us to provide a service that is truly memorable, flawlessly planned, and correct to the smallest detail. We are honored to provide many different ways to make the funeral of your loved one memorable and special.

Vernon Edward “Cork” Serck, 90 of Inwood, IA passed away on January 30, 2026, at Fellowship Village in Inwood, IA.     V...
02/03/2026

Vernon Edward “Cork” Serck, 90 of Inwood, IA passed away on January 30, 2026, at Fellowship Village in Inwood, IA.
Visitation with the family present will take place at Porter Funeral Home, 102 S. Main Street in Inwood, IA on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 12:30 PM followed by the service at 2:00 PM.
Burial with military honors will be at Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery in Alvord, IA immediately following the service. Please join us for a light luncheon and fellowship after the cemetery at the Alvord Community Center.
The family requests no flowers. Please direct any memorials to the Christ Lutheran cemetery fund.
Condolences may be sent to www.porterfuneralhomes.com.

In loving memory of Geneva Van Beek.
02/03/2026

In loving memory of Geneva Van Beek.

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Rock Valley, IA: Geneva Van Beek, 84, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in...
02/03/2026

Rock Valley, IA: Geneva Van Beek, 84, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 5, at 10:30 AM at Faith Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Pastor Chris Van Beek officiating. The service can be livestreamed at https://www.faithrv.com/. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley. Public viewing, with no family present, will be held Wednesday, February 4, from 5:00-7:30 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Faith Reformed Church Youth Group.

To view the full obituary, please visit www.porterfuneralhomes.com.

Hawarden, Iowa: Nila Schiefen, 96, of Hawarden, Iowa died Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Hillcrest Health Care Services....
02/02/2026

Hawarden, Iowa: Nila Schiefen, 96, of Hawarden, Iowa died Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Hillcrest Health Care Services.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 1:00pm with Pastor Carolyn Salberg officiating at Porter Funeral Home, Hawarden. Burial will be held at a later date at Grace Hill Cemetery in Hawarden.
In lieu of flowers, the family will direct memorials towards a cause near to Nila.
The Schiefen family is under the care of Porter Funeral Home and condolences may be left at www.porterfuneralhomes.com.

Ruth (Hauser) Serck, 89, a long-time resident of Rock Valley, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Arbor Springs, a Dement...
01/29/2026

Ruth (Hauser) Serck, 89, a long-time resident of Rock Valley, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Arbor Springs, a Dementia Specific Skilled Nursing Facility, in West Des Moines, IA. Ruth had been a resident there since November of 2024.
Visitation will be held at Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley on Wednesday, February 4, from 12:30 to 1:30pm, with the funeral service beginning at 2:00pm. Pastor James Sweers will officiate. Weather permitting, a graveside service will follow at Richland Cemetery in Inwood, Iowa, where she will be laid to rest beside Ron, her husband of 61 years. Condolences may be sent to www.porterfuneralhomes.com.

In loving memory of Harriet Vande Kamp.
01/27/2026

In loving memory of Harriet Vande Kamp.

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Celebrating the life of Daryl De Groot.
01/24/2026

Celebrating the life of Daryl De Groot.

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SIOUX CENTER, IOWA~ Harriet G. Vande Kamp, 89, of Sioux Center, formerly of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, ...
01/23/2026

SIOUX CENTER, IOWA~ Harriet G. Vande Kamp, 89, of Sioux Center, formerly of Rock Valley, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Crown Pointe Estates in Sioux Center.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026, at First Christian Reformed Church in Rock Valley with Rev. Matthew Haan officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the church. The Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to www.porterfuneralhomes.com. The funeral service will be livestreamed at https://www.christianworldmedia.com/livechannel/firstcrcrv.

Valley Springs, SD: Daryl Lee De Groot, 49, of Valley Springs, South Dakota, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his ho...
01/23/2026

Valley Springs, SD: Daryl Lee De Groot, 49, of Valley Springs, South Dakota, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his home. A Celebration of Daryl’s Life will be held Tuesday, January 27, at 1:30 PM at Trinity Christian Reformed Church of Rock Valley with Rev. Henry Lengkeek officiating. The service can be livestreamed at https://vimeo.com/event/4077519. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley. Visitation with the family present will be held Monday, January 26, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Trinity CRC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Rock Valley Fire Department. To view the full obituary, please visit www.porterfuneralhomes.com.

William "Bill" Drinkwine lived for 20 years with grace after being diagnosed with heart disease. Bill passed peacefully ...
01/16/2026

William "Bill" Drinkwine lived for 20 years with grace after being diagnosed with heart disease. Bill passed peacefully on December 21, 2025, with his devoted wife, Wanda, by his side. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and his unwavering love and loyalty for family and friends. A family graveside service was held Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Hillside Cemetery near Doon, Iowa.

To view the full obituary please visit https://www.porterfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/william-bill-drinkwine.

In loving memory of Paula Schuller.
01/16/2026

In loving memory of Paula Schuller.

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Ireton, Iowa ~ Paula Schuller, 68, of rural Ireton, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. A funeral service will be ...
01/15/2026

Ireton, Iowa ~ Paula Schuller, 68, of rural Ireton, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 17, at 11:00 AM, at the Hawarden Community Center. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.porterfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/paula-schuller. Burial will follow the service at Pleasant Hill Cemetery of Ireton. Visitation with the family present will be held prior to the service from 9:00-10:30 AM at the community center. Porter Funeral Home has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. A luncheon for family and friends will be at the Community Center following the committal service.

To view the full obituary, please visit www.porterfuneralhomes.com.

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