Obituaries

Clifford M. Porsch

Clifford M. Porsch

Apr 17, 2024

Clifford “Snooks” Porsch, 85, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, as his pastor, sister and a great nephew comforted him. Cliff was born on August 10, 1938, and was the son of William and Geneva (Richardson) Porsch. He graduated from Kingsley Pierson high school and spent some time in the Army National Guard before returning to the family homestead to farm their...

James "Bob" Griffith

James "Bob" Griffith

Apr 17, 2024

James Robert Griffith was born May 10, 1929, to Lloyd H. and Mabel (Warren) Griffith at the family farm in rural Kingsley.  He attended Garfield #1 country school through 8th grade and also attended Vacation Bible School there.  He graduated from Kingsley High School in 1946. In 1951 he enlisted in the National Guard and was assistant gunner on a 4.2 mortar.  He then...

Cash Howe

Cash Howe

Mar 12, 2024

Cassius "Cash" Howe, 75 of Kingsley passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at UnityPoint Health, Sioux City, IA.  Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 18, @ Rohde Funeral Home, Kingsley, IA.  There will be a visitation, Sunday, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be...

Doc Powell

Doc Powell

Mar 5, 2024

Robert (Bob) Vernon Powell, 91, of Kingsley, Iowa, passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, March 5th at his home, surrounded by family after a 3+ years battle with cancer.



Services will be held at the Rohde Funeral Home in Kingsley, IA on Saturday, March 16th with visitation from 9:00am-11:00am.  A Celebration of Life will follow the visitation. Service will be live-...

Beverly Riordan

Beverly Riordan

Feb 29, 2024

Pierson, Iowa:     Beverly Riordan, 92 of Pierson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday, February 29, 2024 at UnityPoint Health in Sioux City, IA.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2024 at Rohde Funeral Home in Kingsley, IA.  A committal  service  will be 1:00 p.m. at Good Hope Cemetery, rural Correctionville, IA....

Richard Schroeder

Richard Schroeder

Feb 13, 2024

Richard (Dick) Schroeder was born on December 17, 1940, to Herman and 

Bernadine (Rolfes) Schroeder in Kingsley, Iowa.  He passed away on 

February 13, 2024, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. A graveside service will be

held in Kingsley, Iowa on March 9, 2024.

Dick attended country school in rural Kingsley and graduated from Kingsley 

High School in 1959.  He moved to Colorado and later joined the...

Patricia "Pat" A. Schwarz

Patricia "Pat" A. Schwarz

Jan 28, 2024

Kingsley, IA:     Patricia "Pat" Schwarz, 74 of Kingsley, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Hawarden, IA.  Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Kingsley Cemetery, Kingsley, IA.  

Vernon Ohlendorf

Vernon Ohlendorf

Jan 11, 2024

Kingsley, IA:     Vernon L. Ohlendorf, 92 of Loveland, Colorado formerly of Kingsley, IA, passed January 11, 2024, Loveland Colorado.  A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Rohde Funeral Home, Kingsley, IA.  Burial will be at Kingsley Cemetery followed by a light lunch at the funeral home.  Visitation begins 9:00 a.m. Saturday will...

Francis G. Hamman

Francis G. Hamman

Jan 9, 2024

Francis G. Hamman, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on January 9, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 14, 1933, in Kingsley, Iowa to LeRoy and Catherine (Geiger) Hamman. Francis was a cherished member of his community and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Francis dedicated his life...

Ralph Chinn

Ralph Chinn

Jan 9, 2024

 

Ralph David Chinn, “Ralphie”, 93, of Correctionville, Iowa; proud United States Army Veteran; passed away peacefully January 9, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Holstein, Iowa.

A true Country Boy at heart, Ralph would often be seen in his polished Western boots and hat. He enjoyed his youth on the farms helping with shearing sheep, filling the...

Maxcell Spriggs

Maxcell Spriggs

Jan 6, 2024

Maxcell was born September 26,1935, in Laurel, Mississippi to John H. Spriggs and Mary Harkless. He grew up in Laurel, MS graduating from high school and attending Jackson State College where he graduated with a teaching and coaching degree. During this time, he played college football at Jackson State College where he was an accomplished football player. Following his graduation...

Jerome J. Gollhofer

Jerome J. Gollhofer

Dec 29, 2023

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Jerome John Gollhofer, passed away on 12/29/2023 at the age of 81. He was a man of devotion to God, family, and community, leaving behind a legacy of love and service. 

Jerome was born In Kingsley, Iowa on October 3, 1942, to Blanche and Frank Gollhofer and   grew up on a farm just...

Arlene D. McDermott

Arlene D. McDermott

Dec 26, 2023

Arlene Deloris Goebel was born August 5, 1928, the 6th child to John and Martha (Bernard) Goebel. She grew up on the family farm south of Granville, IA, graduating in 1946 from St. Joseph Catholic School in Granville, IA. On June 2, 1951, she married Lawrence McDermott of Kingsley, IA. They farmed north of Kingsley for many years raising their family. In 2001 they...

Myron L. Wimmer

Myron L. Wimmer

Dec 12, 2023

Kingsley, IA:     Myron L. Wimmer, 83 of Kingsley passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  There will be no services at this time, a graveside service will be held at a later date.

Cindy R. Slinger

Cindy R. Slinger

Dec 1, 2023

Cindy R. Slinger, 66 of Pierson, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, in Omaha, NE.  Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Rohde Funeral Home in Kingsley, IA.  Visitation begins at 11:00 a.m. with the family present Saturday at the Rohde Funeral Home.  Burial will be at a later date.

Cindy was born July 5,...

Doris M Seuntjens

Doris M Seuntjens

Nov 21, 2023

Kingsley, IA: Doris M. Seuntjens, 89 of Kingsley passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Happy Siesta Health Care Center, Remsen, IA. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 25 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Remsen, IA. Burial will be at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Kingsley, IA. Visitation will be Friday, 5:00 — 7:00 p.m. with a Scripture service at 7:00 p.m....

Helen B. Hagan

Helen B. Hagan

Nov 11, 2023

Helen B. Hagan, 89, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Kingsley Specialty Care, Kingsley, Iowa.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Moville, IA.  Burial will be at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Kingsley, IA.  Visitation will be Friday, 5:00 -- 7:00 p.m. with family present and a Scripture service...

Sylvia A. Lindgren

Sylvia A. Lindgren

Nov 9, 2023

Sylvia A. Lindgren, 75 of Kingsley passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, IA.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at First Lutheran Church, Kingsley, IA.  Burial will be at Kingsley Cemetery.  Visitation will be 5:00 -- 7:00 p.m. Monday with family present and a prayer service...

Barbara L. Griffith

Barbara L. Griffith

Nov 2, 2023

Barbara L. "Barb" (Haller) Griffith, 67 of Kingsley, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at UnityPoint in Sioux City, after a brief illness. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Barb was born Dec. 4, 1955, in Sioux City, IA, to Frank and Kay (Duryea) Haller. Barb attended Smith Elementary, West Middle and was a...

Dennis E. Reinking

Dennis E. Reinking

Oct 30, 2023

Dennis Edward Reinking, 76 of Kingsley IA passed away on Monday, October 30th following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Visitation will be Friday, November 3rd from 5-7 pm at Rohde Funeral home in Kingsley IA with a 7 pm prayer service. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, November 4th at 10:30 at Salem Lutheran Church in rural Correctionville, IA. Dennis was born...

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