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Cheryl Quintero, 66, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Pastor Mike Metten from Rejoice! Community Church in Le Mars will officiate.  Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be from noon until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Cheryl Quintero, 66, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Pastor Mike Metten from Rejoice! Community Church in Le Mars will officiate.  Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be from noon until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Wendell Hugh Boylan, 89 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 29, 2025. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

June A. Brandenburg, 85, of Epworth, Mother of Dan Brandenburg of LeMars, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 10:04 p.m. at Stonehill Community Care Center in Dubuque, surrounded by the unwavering love of her family. After a courageous battle with cancer and other illnesses, June’s final moments were filled with the same grace, strength, and warmth that defined her life. Visitation will be held at Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a prayer service in her honor beginning at 2:30 p.m. Additional visitation will take place on Friday, August 1, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Epworth, Iowa, with Father Steve Garner presiding. Assisting Deacon will be Nick Elliott.  June will be laid...

Loren Lee Lunders, age 63, of Le Mars, Iowa —formerly Marcus, Iowa — passed away at the Marcus, Iowa nursing home on July 15, 2025, after battling cancer. Loren was a long time fuel delivery driver for Sapp Brothers Petroleum in Le Mars.  A celebration of life will be held at the Marcus Community Center, 319 N. Main St. Marcus, IA 51035 August 2nd 2025. A visitation with family will be from 10:00am-11:00am. At 11am a prayer service and speeches in dads honor will be done. Dinner to follow with stories of Loren to be told. In lieu of flowers and donations may be made to the Sunnybrook Church HOPE Foundation at 5601 Sunnybrook Dr. Sioux City, IA 51106

Dennis Henrich, 75 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 2, 2025 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Oyens, Iowa. Burial will follow at St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will begin at 5:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., all on Friday, August 1, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred in Dennis’ name to St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery in Oyens.

Kenneth ‘Ken’ Clayton Plueger, 92 of Le Mars, Iowa passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at his home in Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 1, 2025 at All Saints Parish – St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus Rosary immediately following all on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home of Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Melvin Carl Fritz, Age 88, of Marcus, IA, passed away, Thursday, July 24, 2025 at his home rural Marcus, IA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Le Mars, IA with Pastor Timothy Geitz officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery, Meriden, IA. Military honors will be conducted by F.I. Goodburn Post 517 American Legion of Marcus. Visitation with the family present will be 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m.on Monday at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument-Earnest Johnson Chapel in Marcus. Visitation will resume one hour before the funeral at the church. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument-Earnest Johnson Chapel in Marcus, Iowa. Service will be live-streamed at www.fischfh.com  

Marlene Gengler, 81, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. James Church in Le Mars. Father Doug Klein will celebrate Mass. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. There will be a Parish Rosary at 1:45 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service at 5:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Monday at the church. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Mrs. Beverly Heemstra, age 73, of Spirit Lake, formerly of Le Mars, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at the Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A visitation celebrating Bev’s life will be held on Monday, July 28, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, at the Trinity Reformed Church in Hospers. A private family service and interment at the Hospers Cemetery near Hospers will take place prior to the visitation. The Oolman Funeral Home in Hospers is in charge of arrangements. Memorials will be given to Kings and Queens Local in Okoboji. You ae invited to leave a message of condolence and print a memorial folder at www.oolman.com.

Lloyd Borchers, 89, of Akron, Iowa, formerly of Craig, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home in Akron. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron.  Vicar Grace Baumgartel will officiate.  Burial with military rites provided by the Heeren-McHale-Wilkens American Legion Post 72 of Brunsville will be at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Craig, Iowa.  Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron.  Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of gifts and flowers please direct memorial contributions to the family for a cause to be decided at a later date. Please send to Rexwinkel Funeral Home, PO Box 711, Le Mars, Iowa, 51031.

Mary Margaret Gengler, age 91, of Remsen, IA died on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. Eugene Murray officiating and Rev. Timothy Pick concelebrating.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen.  Visitation with family present will be 4-7 p.m. on Thursday with a rosary and vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. all at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen.  www.fischfh.com

Beverly Ann Brodie, age 97, of Washington, Iowa, passed away with family present on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Halcyon House in Washington, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron, Iowa. Family will be present to receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be held at the Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery in rural Plymouth County. A general memorial has been established. The Rexwinkel Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ralph C. Niehus, 99, of Le Mars, Iowa passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 25, 2025 at All Saints Parish – St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars with Reverend Doug Klein officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus Rosary immediately following all on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home of Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Wasmer American Legion Post 241 or All Saints Parish in Le Mars.

Maurice ‘Morrie’ Blum, 93, of Merrill, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at his home in Merrill. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church – Ellendale, rural Merrill, Iowa.  Father Doug Klein will celebrate Mass.  Burial with military honors provided by the Oleson-Halwig American Legion Post 125 of Merrill will be at Hillside Cemetery in Merrill.  Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  There will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m.  Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday at the church.  Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

 Patricia Ann (Kohout) Ryan, mother of 9, grandmother of 29, and great grandmother of too many to count, passed away on Wednesday, July 16th, at the golden age of 97. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church in Le Mars. Father Bruce Lawler will celebrate Mass. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Church – St. Joseph Church in Le Mars. There will be a Catholic Daughters of the Americas Rosary at 3:45 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Monday at the church. Arrangements are with the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can...

Janeen Reuter, 76, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Orange City Area Health System in Orange City, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish - St. Joseph Church in Le Mars. Father Doug Klein will celebrate Mass with Priests from the Sioux City Catholic Diocese concelebrating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish - St. Joseph Church. There will be a Catholic Daughters of the Americas Rosary at 3:45 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Monday at the church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be...

Ellen "Tootie" Bertha Pratt, age 94, of rural Remsen passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Accura Healthcare of Le Mars, IA. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2025 at Christ Lutheran Church LCMS in Remsen, with Pastor Matt Martin officiating. Burial will follow at the Remsen Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be Sunday July 13, 2025 from 5-7p.m., there will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. all at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Visitation will resume 1 hour prior to the funeral on Monday at the church. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen www.fischfh.com

Mary Jean (Barinsky) Swartout, 95 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away quietly on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 14, 2025 at St. John Lutheran Church, Preston Township, rural Akron, Iowa. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Darrell Wiener, 88, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at St John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars.  Reverend Steven Broers will officiate.  Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  There will be a Prayer Service at 7:30 pm.  Visitation will resume from 9:30 am until 10:15 am on Thursday at the church.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Rodney ‘Rod’ Schulz, 76, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Celebration of Life Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Pastor Mike Metten from Rejoice! Community Church in Le Mars will officiate. Burial will be at a later date at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, rural Ireton, Iowa. Military honors will be provided by the Wasmer American Legion Post 241 of Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time and following the service during a time of fellowship, all at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Keatan John Dreckman, age 13 of Marcus, Iowa passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M. Monday, July 7, 2025 at the MMCRU High School Gym in Marcus, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating, Rev. Eugene Murray concelebrating and Deacon Jerry Bertrand assisting.  Burial will follow at Holy Name Catholic Cemetery in Marcus.  Visitation with family present will be 4-7 P.M. on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus. There will be a rosary and vigil prayer service at 7 P.M.  Visitation will resume Monday from 9:30-10:15 A.M. at the High School Gym.  Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument, Earnest-Johnson Chapel in Marcus, IA.  www.fischfh.com

Jodi K. Wielenga, age 66, of Primghar, Iowa, passed away on June 24, 2025, at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa, with Pastor Mike Agnew officiating. A private family burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Aurelia, Iowa. Visitation will take place from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Boothby Funeral Home of Cherokee, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.boothbyfuneral.com.

Clifford ‘Gus’ Muecke, 77 of Hinton, Iowa, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Hinton, Iowa. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa. There will be a time of sharing at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Brent Augustine, 40, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Hospital in Davenport, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish - St. Joseph Church in Le Mars. Father Doug Klein will celebrate Mass. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at St Joseph Church. There will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Visitation will resume from 9:30 am until 10:15 am on Thursday at the church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Holly A. (Kurth) Kinning, 49, of Pender, NE, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE.  The Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service starting at 7:00 p.m. and Bingo starting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Pender.  The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Pender Community Center in Pender.  The burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery in Pender.  Memorials are suggested to the family for future designations.  Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender.  

Kay Van Oort, 88, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at her home in Le Mars. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Pastor Jon Meredith from the First Baptist Church in Le Mars will officiate.  Interment will be at a later date at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home.  There will be a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m.  Visitation will resume from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the funeral home.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Darrell Peterson, 98, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Kingsley Specialty Care in Kingsley, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time and following the services during a time of lunch and fellowship, all at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Ethel Olivia Heidesch, age 91, of Remsen died on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living in Remsen, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be 4-6:30 p.m. on Monday with a Catholic Order of Foresters rosary & vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. all at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Visitation will resume on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. www.fischfh.com

Judith “Judy” Kay Bowman, 73, of rural Le Mars (Dalton), died of cancer with her best friend at her side. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 31 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Merrill. Visitation will be during a reception following the service at the church. Interment will be at a later date at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in rural Mt. Pleasant, IA. Arrangements are with Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to: Wet-Nose Animal Rescue, Plymouth County Historical Museum, and Second Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant, IA.

Timothy John Ludwig, age 64, of Marcus, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home in Fort Mill, South Carolina, on May 15, 2025, surrounded by his immediate family. After a courageous two-year battle with cancer, our beloved dad experienced a rapid decline and is no longer with us. A memorial mass for family and friends will be held at Saint Mary Catholic Church in Alton, Iowa (609 W 10th Street) at 10:30am on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, with Rev. James Tigges officiating, Rev. Daniel Greving concelebrating, Deacon Dan Goebel, Deacon Jerry Bertrand both assisting. Burial will follow at Holy Name Cemetery in Marcus, Iowa (102 N Elm Street), where his remains will be laid to rest beside his father, Kenneth (Kenny) Ludwig. Visitation with family present will be 9:30 a.m. - 10: 15 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. We will have a celebration of life closer to home in...

Gary Ellensohn, 67 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at All Saints Parish - St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will begin at 4:00 p.m., and will continue until a 7:00 p.m. Scriptural Prayer Service immediately followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary, all on Monday, May 26, 2025 at All Saints Parish - St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars. Arrangements are with Rexwinkel Funeral Home of Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Robert ‘Bob’ Wayne Gibson, 69 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be at 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will begin at 4:00 p.m., and continue until the service time, on Friday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Living Faith Lutheran Church in Le Mars, The Alzheimer’s Association of Siouxland, or St. Croix Hospice.

Mr. Willard Keunen, age 95, of Alton, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Prairie Ridge Care Center in Orange City. A visitation with the family present will be held on Monday, May 26, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, at the Alton Reformed Church in Alton. A prayer service will take place on Tuesday, May 27, at 10:00am, at the church, followed by interment at the Nassau Township Cemetery near Alton. There will be a memorial service on Tuesday, at 11:00am, at the church with the Rev. Roger Voskuil officiating. The Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City is in charge of arrangements. Memorials will be given to the Orange City Area Home Health and Hospice.   You are invited to leave a message of condolence, print a memorial folder, and participate in the service via livestream at www.oolman.com.

Andrew 'Drew' Lehmann, 23, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2025 at All Saints Parish – St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. There will be a Parish Rosary at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the church. Visitation with the family present will begin at 5:00 p.m., and will continue until the Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., all on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at All Saints Parish – St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars. There will be a viewing with no family present from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. prior to the service on Friday at the church. Arrangements are with Rexwinkel Funeral Home of Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are...

Cletus Sitzmann, 84, of rural Kingsley, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church in Le Mars. Father Doug Klein will celebrate Mass. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa.  Visitation with the family present will be from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday and following the service during a time of lunch and fellowship, all at the church.  Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Irene Gabel, 94, of Akron, Iowa, went home to heaven with her Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Hawarden Regional Healthcare in Hawarden, Iowa. Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home. There will be a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.   In lieu of flowers and gifts, Irene requested that memorials be sent to the Akron Care Center and Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Thomas Anthony Rodesch, age 73 of Remsen, IA, died Friday, May 16, 2025 at his home in Remsen. Vigil Prayer Service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025 at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Remsen. Visitation with family present will be 1-2 p.m. on Friday. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. www.fischfh.com

Glenn Lyons, 91, of Madrid, Iowa, formerly of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Madrid Home in Madrid, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2025, at Calvin Christian Reformed Church in Le Mars.  Pastor Brian Hoffman will officiate.  Burial with military honors by provided by the Wasmer American Legion Post 241 of Le Mars will be at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Monday at the church.  Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Helen Rolling, 95, of Kingsley, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2025 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Kingsley, Iowa with Father Michael J. Erpelding officiating and Deacon Jamie Sitzmann assisting. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Neptune Cemetery, rural Hinton, Iowa. Visitation with family present will 5-7p.m. Wednesday. There will be a rosary at 4:30 p.m., and vigil prayer service at 7 p.m., all at the Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument in Kingsley, Iowa. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to www.kingsleyfh.com.

Leonard Peter Heying, 81, of Granville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville, Iowa with Father Dan Greving officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Granville. Graveside military honors will be conducted by the Granville Veterans. Visitation with family present will be 4-6 pm Sunday with a vigil prayer service at 6 p.m., all at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service on Monday. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Online condolences may be sent to www.fischfh.com

Dorothy Ann (Rodenbour) Jonas, 95 years old of Remsen, IA, died Wednesday, April 30th, 2025. She was surrounded by her children and passed away peacefully while they prayed over her. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 5, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating and Deacon Doug Heeren assisting. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Remsen. Visitation with family present will be from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, parish rosary and vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. all at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. www.fischfh.com

Sandra ‘Sandy’ Eickholt, 58 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on April 28, 2025 surrounded by her family at Mitchell Hospice House in Sioux City, Iowa. Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 5, 2025 at Grace Lutheran Church in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., all on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Gospel Mission and the Warming Shelter in Sioux City, Iowa.

Darrell D. Schulz Jr, 62 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 28, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025 at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will continue until the service time on Friday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Linda Lubben, 76, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Accura Health Care of Le Mars. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Christ Lutheran Church in Grant Township, rural Le Mars, Iowa. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation with the family present will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will continue until the Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., all on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Mr. Irwin De Jong, age 74, of Orange City, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at his home in Orange City. A visitation with the family present will be held on Tuesday, April 29, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, at the First Christian Reformed Church in Orange City. A prayer service will take place on Wednesday, April 30, at 10:00am, at the church, followed by interment at the West Lawn Cemetery in Orange City. There will be a memorial service on Wednesday, at 11:00am, at the church with the Rev. Stephen Terpstra and the Rev. Jordan Helming officiating. The Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City is in charge of arrangements. Memorials will be given to Unity Christian High School or Glen Eyrie, a Ministry of the Navigators. You are invited to leave a message of condolence, print a memorials folder, view a tribute video, and participate in the service via...

Lynn Fromme, age 80, of Remsen, IA died Friday, April 25, 2025. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Remsen, with the Rev. Alan Cummins officiating. Burial will be in Remsen City Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Visitation will resume Wednesday 9-9:45 a.m. at the church. In lieu of gifts and flowers please direct memorials to the Remsen Ambulance or St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Remsen.

Robert Leo “Bob” Kenaley, age 93, passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 18, 2025 at Stonebridge Suites, surrounded by family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish - St. James Church in Le Mars. Father Douglas Klein will celebrate Mass. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. The family will be present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 5:00 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service followed by a 4th Degree Chalice Presentation at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the church. Services will be uploaded to the funeral home website following services. Arrangements are with the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le...

Bette Lou (Olson) Harris, of Hot Springs, AR, and formerly of Sioux City and Le Mars, IA, passed away peacefully on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Happy Siesta Care Center in Remsen. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Cathedral of the Epiphany in Sioux City. Father David Esquiliano will celebrate Mass. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Karen Kay Hagar, 83, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at her home in Le Mars surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church in Le Mars. Father Doug Klein will celebrate Mass. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. There will be a Parish Rosary at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Rexwinkel Funeral Home. There will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Friday at the church. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.