Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home & Cremation Services

06/20/2026

You will certainly be thinking of your loved on during holidays and special occasions, so there is no reason to keep that inside if you want to find a more open way to involve your loved one in the event. This is especially true if you lost someone recently and their memory is especially vivid.

06/19/2026

Funeral Service for Dorothy Grandia

Friday, June 19, 2026 ~ 10:00 a.m.
Pence-Reese Funeral Home
Newton, Iowa

Conducted by:
Pastor Bob Simons of Immanuel Baptist Church in Newton, IA
Newton Villiage Chaplain, Cody Dyer
Dr. Kevin Bauder

06/18/2026

This is a good question to ask. We like to be upfront about embalming. Embalming is not required by law, except in a few special circumstances. In nearly all cases, you do not have to embalm. Contact us if you have specific questions about this or other topics. We are always striving for honest and open communication on all things funeral related.

06/16/2026

Keeping the memory of a loved one active can be difficult over time, and great way to start is to ask yourself: did they like to travel? And if so, did they ever get a chance? Share your memories below!

06/14/2026

View Dorothy Mae Grandia's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

06/13/2026

Willard Dale Van Sant, 80 of Newton Iowa Died Thursday June 11, 2026, ay Valley Vista Nursing and Rehab in Newton Iowa.

He was born on September 27, 1945, in Newton Iowa, a son of Wilbur Van Sant and Jennie Van Sant (Van Norden).

Throughout the years of his career, he worked many dif...

View Willard Dale Vansant's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

06/13/2026

Funeral Service for Barbara Leonard

Saturday, June 13, 2026 ~ 11:00 a.m.
Pence-Reese Funeral Home
Newton, Iowa

Conducted by Pastor Phil Dicks
Mingo United Methodist Church
Mingo, Iowa

06/13/2026

"It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone."
- Rose Kennedy

06/11/2026

If one of your pet's is at the end of his/her life, allow the other to be present at the end. This helps in their grieving process.

06/10/2026

DID YOU KNOW? The funeral ceremony has long been a ritual in our society. A valuable aspect of funerals is that they offer a time to say goodbye to the dead, as well as continuity and hope for the living.