Obituaries

Robert Joseph “Bob” Flaherty, 85, of Peoria, Illinois, formerly of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Proctor Endowment Home in Peoria.  A Graveside Service will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars.  Military Honors will be conducted by Wasmer Post #241 of the American Legion. The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting Bob’s family with funeral arrangements.  Expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com

Celesta  “Sis”  Masuen, 94, of Le Mars, Iowa passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at her home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars with Reverend Paul Eisle officiating.  Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be after 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2013 at the Carlsen-Feuerstein Funeral Home in Le Mars with a 7:00 p.m. Scriptural Wake Service.  Visitation will continue Tuesday morning at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.  ©

Reid Gearke, 17, of Le Mars, Iowa passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 29, 2013 at his home in Le Mars.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars.  Reverend Paul Eisele will celebrate.  Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be after 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013, with a Parish Rosary at 5:00 p.m., and a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., all at St. Joseph Catholic Church.  The Carlsen-Feuerstein Funeral Home in Le Mars is in charge of arrangements.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.carlsenfuneralhome.com. 

James  W.  “Jim”  Arens, Sr., 79, of Le Mars passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at the Brentwood Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars with Father Kevin Richter officiating.  Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be after 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at the Carlsen-Feuerstein Funeral Home in Le Mars followed by a 7:00 p.m. Scriptural Wake Service at the funeral home.  Visitation will continue Wednesday morning at the church from 9:30 a.m. until service time.  Expression of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.carlsenfuneralhome.com.