Memorial Funeral Home: Sioux Center

04/10/2026

We understand that putting together a eulogy for a loved one can be a daunting task. As you begin to write the eulogy, check out these guidelines that can help you avoid common mistakes.

Writing a eulogy is a big task! While there's no set way to create a eulogy, here are a few things to avoid.

04/07/2026

It's that time of year again. Don't forget the April 15th deadline.

04/06/2026

04/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. We live because he lives. Happy Easter!

04/03/2026

Bruce Hooyer

Bruce Hooyer, 77 of Sioux Center, died Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Sioux Center at the Crown Pointe Care Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Center, IA, with Rev. John Lee officiating. Burial will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Sioux Center, Iowa, with military honors by Doornink-Brunsting American Legion Post No. 199 and VFW Post No. 6129. Visitation will be held from...

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04/03/2026

Any holiday, even Easter, can stir up feelings of sadness when you're grieving. One way you can take comfort this Easter is by honoring your loved one's memory with meaningful actions. Click the link to learn about 6 special ways you can remember your loved one this Easter.

If you are missing a loved one this Easter, take comfort in honoring their life through meaningful actions. Click the link for more!

04/03/2026

Catharina "Renie" Nieuwkoop

Catharina “Renie” Nieuwkoop age 97 of Sioux Center, Iowa died Thursday, April 2, 2026, at UnityPoint Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 AM Friday, April 10, 2026 at the Centerpoint Church, in Sioux Center, with the Rev. Roger Voskuil officiating. Service Livestream: Renie Nieuwkoop Livestream Visitation will be one hour prior to the services in the church on Friday. Catharina Braaksma was born February 17, 1929, to Pieter and Gerdina (Pegels) Braaksma...

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03/27/2026

As a veteran, do you know what burial benefits are available to you through the VA? To ensure that you and your family receive all you're entitled to and save hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars on a funeral, give this article a quick read!

As a veteran, do you know what your veterans' burial benefits are? Check out this article to learn more about them!

03/24/2026

Because every life is worth celebrating, we believe that every final tribute should be unique and personalized. To help you create a service that will meaningfully impact your grief journey and bring peace and comfort, we offer an innovative and creative approach that allows us to help you create a funeral or memorial service that is rich with meaning and significance, as individual as the person you love. Contact us today to learn more about how you can create a truly memorable and healing final tribute.

03/24/2026

Amy Jurrens

Amy Jurrens, age 54, of George, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 26th, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., with family present from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jurrens Funeral Home of George. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in George, with Pastor Ken Eberline officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen...

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