Obituaries

Dianne Elaine Sorensen

Dianne Elaine Sorensen

Jun 17, 2026

Dianne E. Sorensen, age 76, of Maple Grove, MN, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center of Minneapolis. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:30 A.M. at the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church of Holstein with the Vicar Emily Anderson officiating. Burial will be at the Holstein...

John William Higgins

John William Higgins

Jun 17, 2026

John W. Higgins, age 96, of Spencer, formerly of Galva passed away on June 17, 2026 at Cobble Creek Assisted Living of Spencer. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery of Holstein. Military rites will be conducted by...

Luke Joseph Kliegl

Luke Joseph Kliegl

Jun 13, 2026

Funeral services for Luke J. Kliegl, age 30, of Holstein, are pending at the Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Holstein. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Swingin' Fore Soldiers or the Army Emergency Relief via the links below in memory of Luke.

Luke passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Staff Sergeant (E-6) Luke...

Mitchell James Fritz

Mitchell James Fritz

Jun 6, 2026

Mitchell James Fritz, 64, of Smith Center, Kansas, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at his home from complications with cancer. A visitation was held at All Faith Funeral Chapel on Monday, June 15, 2026 with the family present. A private family graveside service will be held at the Holstein Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Legion Dessel-Schmidt...

John C. Huecker Jr.

John C. Huecker Jr.

Jun 6, 2026

John C. Huecker, Jr., age 89, of Moville, passed away on June 6, 2026.

Born on May 25,1937, John was a dedicated family man and career electrician. John and Mona raised their family in Cresco, Iowa and he retired from Dairyland Power Cooperative. Following his retirement, he relocated to Naples, Florida, and ultimately Moville, Iowa, where he enjoyed his well-earned retirement...

Kip Reinbold

Kip Reinbold

May 27, 2026

Kip D. Reinhold, age 67, of Correctionville, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at his home in Correctionville. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Memorial Park Cemetery of Sioux City. 

Kip D. Reinbold was born October 17, 1958 in Sioux City, Iowa to Paul Joseph Reinbold, Sr. and Dorothy (Berndt)...

Robert Gene Brauninger

Robert Gene Brauninger

May 19, 2026

Robert G. Brauninger, age 99, of Correctionville made his final round surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at his home in Correctionville. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Correctionville with the Lay Pastor Pam Briese officiating. Burial will be at the...

Frieda A. Vohs

Frieda A. Vohs

May 10, 2026

Frieda A. Vohs, age 101, of Holstein, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society of Holstein. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. with the Vicar Millie Anderson officiating at the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church of Holstein. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the...

Brenden J. Frye

Brenden J. Frye

May 9, 2026

Brenden J. Frye, age 15, of Cushing, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on Saturday, May 9, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at the Church of Christ of Correctionville. A visitation will be held one hour prior starting at 12:00 P.M. at the Church of Christ of Correctionville....

Terry L. Pilar

Terry L. Pilar

Apr 26, 2026

Terry L. Pilar, age 65, of Moville, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's-Downtown of Sioux City. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30 A.M. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Moville with the Fr. Michael Erpelding officiating. Burial will be at the Arlington Cemetery of Moville. A...

Clara Elizabeth "Beth" Ortner

Clara Elizabeth "Beth" Ortner

Apr 26, 2026

A livestream for Beth’s service can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/live/uZ05c3igxeE?si=POZUDk4p_yw_B0tV. link to second part of Beth's service (after the internet connection was restored) https://www.youtube.com/live/1CGoR_twDUo

Clara Elizabeth "Beth" Ortner, age 86, of Holstein, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society of Holstein. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM at...

Shirley J. Crawford

Shirley J. Crawford

Apr 7, 2026

Shirley J. Crawford, age 88, of Moville, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the UnityPoint Health- St. Luke's of Sioux City. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. with the Pastor Edgar Rodriguez officiating at the Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Moville. A visitation will be held prior to the...

Ronald "Ron" R. Miller

Ronald "Ron" R. Miller

Mar 30, 2026

 Ron met his Lord and Savior on March 30th, 2026, in his home with his wife, Cathy at his side. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30 A.M. at the West Fork Township Cemetery of Climbing Hill with the Pastor David Schoop officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:45 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at...

Kathy K. Drevs

Kathy K. Drevs

Mar 23, 2026

Kathy K. Drevs, age 67, of Moville, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at the UnityPoint Health-St. Lukes-Downtown of Sioux City. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:30 A.M. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Moville with the Fr. Michael J. Erpelding officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Julia Alma Graeber

Julia Alma Graeber

Mar 17, 2026

Funeral services for Julia A. Graeber, age 59, of Battle Creek, are pending at the Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Holstein.

Julia passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at the UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's of Sioux City.

Julia Alma Graeber, age 59, was born August 28, 1966 to Lloyd and Ruth (Durham) Andresen inSioux City, Iowa. She graduated from...

Doreen R. Todd

Doreen R. Todd

Mar 9, 2026

Doreen R. Todd, age 73, of Holstein, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society of Holstein. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. with the Pastor Dan Barnes officiating at the Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Holstein. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the...

Tammy Jean Wink

Tammy Jean Wink

Mar 7, 2026

Tammy J. Wink passed away at her home on Saturday, March 7, 2026 due to complications from a long battle with alcoholism. There will be private family services. The Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Moville is in charge of the arrangements.



What a ride.

Tammy’s claim to fame was her talent with horses. She won lots of buckles and saddles over...

Lorraine Kay

Lorraine Kay

Feb 25, 2026

Lorraine Kay, age 97, of Holstein, passed away peacefully, lovingly held by her family in her home from heart failure on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Per Lorraine’s wishes, there will be a private family graveside service at the Holstein Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M at the Nicklas D....

Rosie Mae Hamlin

Rosie Mae Hamlin

Feb 23, 2026

Rosie M. Hamlin, age 90, of Holstein, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society of Holstein. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church of Holstein with the Pastor Kristin D. Boysen officiating. Burial will be at the Holstein Cemetery of Holstein. A visitation...

Darrell R. Godfrey

Darrell R. Godfrey

Feb 23, 2026

Darrell R. Godfrey, age 77, of Holstein, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society of Holstein. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Holstein. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service starting at 9:30 A.M. at...