Porter Funeral Homes

11/20/2025

Terrance “Terry” Lee Frerichs was born January 9, 1958, to Richard and Opal (Henkel) Frerichs in LeMars, Iowa.
Terry passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
As Terry wished, there will be no public funeral service. Instead, his family is having a celebration of life on Sunday, December 7 from noon-3pm. It will be held at Dusty Lady, 32 Central Ave NW in LeMars. Please join the family to share memories and enjoy snacks and drinks. No RSVP is needed, but you may RSVP by emailing aprilhoogland@hotmail.com or on the Facebook event page if you would like.
The Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden, Iowa is assisting the family. Condolences many be sent to www.porterfuneralhomes.com.

11/17/2025

Janice Warner passed from this earth on November 10th, 2025, at Friendly Horizons in Sioux Center, Iowa. She was 78 years of age and had been living with dementia for several years. She made her home at Friendly Horizons for two years and five months. Jan’s family will be forever grateful for the loving care they provided.
Graveside service for her family and friends will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Grace Hill Cemetery in Hawarden with Pastor Carolyn Salberg officiating. The Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to www.porterfuneralhomes.com.

11/13/2025

Omaha, NE: Julie Ann Hayden, 80, of Omaha, Nebraska, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at St. Joseph Villa of Omaha. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, November 18, at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Rock Valley, Iowa with Father Mauro Sanchez celebrating the mass. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery of Rock Valley. Visitation will be held prior to the mass from 10:00-11:00 AM at the church.

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

11/10/2025

James Paul Topf Johnson "Jim" passed away Saturday November 8, 2025. Jim was a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Parish, St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hawarden, Iowa with Father Mauro Sanchez celebrating the Mass. The Porter Funeral Home in Hawarden is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to www.porterfuneralhomes.com.

11/06/2025

Rock Valley, IA: Maura Del Real González, de 77 años y residente de Rock Valley, Iowa, falleció el domingo 2 de noviembre de 2025 en el Centro de Salud Hegg de Rock Valley. La misa de funeral se celebrará el viernes 7 de noviembre a las 11:00 a. m. en la Iglesia Católica de Santa María de Rock Valley, oficiada por el Padre Mauro Sánchez. El sepelio tendrá lugar a continuación en el Cementerio Católico de Santa María de Rock Valley. La familia recibirá el pésame el jueves 6 de noviembre a partir de las 7:00 p. m. en la Iglesia Católica de Santa María. Pueden enviar sus condolencias a la familia a través de www.porterfuneralhomes.com.

Rock Valley, IA: Maura Del Real Gonzalez, 77, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Hegg Health Center of Rock Valley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 7, at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Rock Valley with Father Mauro Sanchez celebrating the mass. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery of Rock Valley. The family will be available to greet friends on Thursday, November 6, beginning at 7 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Condolences may be left for the family at www.porterfuneralhomes.com.

11/06/2025

GEORGE, IOWA ~ Glenda Schrick, 87, of George, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church in George, Iowa, with Pastor Bryan Anderson officiating. Following the luncheon, burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in George. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the church website, https://www.tabernaclechurch.com/live-stream

If anyone would prefer to make a donation instead of sending flowers, please consider giving in Glenda’s memory to Tabernacle Baptist Church or World Vision International.

11/06/2025

IRETON, IOWA ~ Terry Lee Summers, 74, of Ireton, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
A Gathering of Family and Friends to honor his life will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Terry’s workshop at 602 3rd Street in Ireton.
The Porter Funeral Home in Ireton is assisting the family.

11/05/2025

In loving memory of Maura Del Real Gonzalez.

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10/29/2025

Geraldine “Gerry” Theresa Day, age 86, of Hawarden, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. A Celebration of Gerry’s Life will be held Saturday, November 1, at 11:00 AM at American Lutheran Church ELCA with Pastor Kandi Anderson officiating. Inurnment will follow the service at Grace Hill Cemetery of Hawarden. Porter Funeral Home of Hawarden is assisting the family with arrangements.

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

10/29/2025

Hawarden, IA: Sherri Harry, 72, of Hawarden, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Secaucus, New Jersey, on the first day of an autumn leaves tour of New England. A bucket list item she didn’t get to complete. A celebration of life will be held at Oak Grove Park shelter house on November 1, 2025, from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. A catered lunch will be served at 12:00 PM.

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

10/29/2025

Doon, IA: Esther Lange, 69, of Doon, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 31, at 10:30 AM at The Netherlands Reformed Congregation of Rock Valley, Iowa with Rev. J.J. Witvoet officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley. Visitation, with the family present, will be held Thursday, October 30, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley.

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

10/24/2025

San Diego, CA: Helen (Rook) Merritt, 73, of San Diego, California, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her loving sons. A celebration of Helen’s life will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley, Iowa with Rev. Henry Lengkeek officiating. A time of food and fellowship will follow the service at the funeral home.

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