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Beverly Shay Nilles, 96, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish - St. James 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 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. There will be a Parish Rosary at 3:45 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service at 5:30 p.m.  Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday at the church.  Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expression of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. Memorials can be made in Beverly's name, in care of the family,...

Judith Schmidt, 78, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Kingsley Specialty Care in Kingsley, Iowa. Memorial Service will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Reverend Steven Broers from St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars will officiate.  Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. until service time and following the service during a light reception, all at the funeral home.  Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Margaret 'Marge' Adler, 98, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Accura Healthcare of Le Mars.  A visitation with the family present will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars followed by a private family memorial. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com. Memorials are preferred to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars.

Mary Lou (Junck) Mockler, age 93 of Kingsley, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 at Mankato, MN Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 , at St. Michael Catholic Church in Kingsley, IA. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Kingsley, IA. Visitation with family present will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with vigil prayer service at 4 p.m. all at Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument in Kingsley, IA. Visitation will resume Monday from 9:30-10:15 a.m. at the church. Services have been entrusted to Kinglsey Funeral Home & Monument, kingsleyfh.com

Marilyn Hoffman, 88, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church in Le Mars. Father Bruce Lawler will celebrate Mass. Father Tim Pick will concelebrate. 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 Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish – 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 Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to...

Paul Utesch, 70, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota Celebration of Life Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Brunsville, Iowa. Reverend Trish Underberg and Vicar Grace Baumgartel will officiate. Visitation with the family present will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time and following the service during a time of lunch and fellowship in the church hall. Arrangements are with the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Dennis Wilken, 86, of Akron, Iowa, died on Friday, November 14, 2025, at his home in Akron. Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. Pastor Paula Damon will officiate. Burial with military honors provided by the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron will be at Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation with the family present will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. Visitation will resume from noon until service time on Monday at the church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Sergeant John Runcie (L4R), 78, of Le Mars, Iowa, died Monday, November 10, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s-Downtown, in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Le Mars Bible Church in Le Mars. Pastor Fred Gum and Pastor Mike Hulinsky will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. and following the services during a time of lunch and fellowship, all at the church. Arrangements are with the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made to the Le Mars Bible Church and the Le Mars Senior Center.

Sue Richardson, 75, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her home in Le Mars surrounded by her family. Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Merrill United Methodist Church in Merrill.  Rev. Dr. Michel Lundula will officiate.  Burial will be 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 Friday, November 14, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday 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.

Sue Carol Hodgen, age 81, of Remsen, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Bavarian Meadows in Remsen, surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Father Timothy Pick officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen. Visitation with family present will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, there will be a parish rosary and vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. all at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Visitation will resume 1 hour prior to the funeral on Tuesday at the funeral home. www.fischfh.com

Nancy L. (Nannen) Burright, age 91 of Pierson, Iowa passed away at Avera McKenna Hospital in Sioux Falls on Saturday November 1, 2025. Funeral Services will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, November 7th at Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument in Kingsley, Iowa. Visitation with family will be 11:30 a.m. until service time on Friday. A luncheon will follow and burial will be at the Good Hope Cemetery, rural Correctionville, Iowa. Memorials in Nancy’s name may be made to the Woodbury County 4-H Foundation (www.iowa4Hfoundation.org), the Pierson Auxiliary, or Old Town at the Woodbury County Fair.

Marlis Ann Rodesch, age 80, of Remsen, IA died on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, surrounded by her family, at her home near Remsen, Iowa. Funeral service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating. Visitation with family present will be 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. www.fischfh.com

Donna Bolton, 63, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at Happy Siesta in Remsen, Iowa, after a battle with West Nile. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 at St. Paul Lutheran Church ELCA in Remsen, IA. Burial will follow at the Kingsley Cemetery in Kingsley, IA. Visitation with family present will be Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, IA. www.fischfh.com

Jane Den Ouden, 94, of Seney, Iowa, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Accura Healthcare of Le Mars. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Seney Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the Elgin Township Cemetery, Seney, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. There will be a Prayer Service at 4:00 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 extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. 

Elaine Kennedy, 97 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars surrounded by her family after a short illness. She truly loved living at her new ‘home’ for the last seven months and she received amazing care by all staff. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 7, 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 begin at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. There will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. followed by a rosary, all on Thursday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred

Arlis Luedtke, 91, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 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. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. There will be a Catholic Daughters of the Americas Rosary at 3:45 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

While he didn’t live as long as some, Richard ‘Rick’ Rolfes, left his mark on this world. Rick, 67 of Merrill, Iowa passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. A celebration of Rick’s life and his wise-guy personality will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home. Visitation with the family present will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Please dress casually as Rick’s personal style was a cutoff shirt and shorts all year round.

Daniel Fredrick Hystad, 63 of Le Mars, passed away with a courageous battle from Renal Cell Carcinoma on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. A Celebration of Dan’s Life will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Brenda (Juhl) Rose, age 83, passed away at home on October 17, 2025. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be from noon until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Lyndon Ray, 60, of Merrill, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Celebration of Life Service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Pastor Berth Lundula from the Merrill United Methodist Church will officiate. Private family burial will be at Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Le Mars, IA. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made to Wet-Nose Rescue in Le Mars and Reiman Botanical Gardens in Ames, Iowa.

Donald “Don” Heyl, 95, of Akron, Iowa, died on October 9th at the Akron Care Center. Visitation with the family present will be on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron.  Celebration of Life Service will follow at 5:00pm. Pastor Eric Alm from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron will officiate.  Private family interment will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Akron. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made in Don’s name to the Akron Golf Course.  For full information please visit rexwinkelfh.com.

Ronald Lee Smith, 94 of Le Mars, IA, passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.  Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 6, 2025 at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will begin at 4:00 p.m. and continue until a Time of Sharing at 6:30 p.m., all on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Jim Hopkins, 88, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the Methodist Church of Le Mars.  Pastor Jason Larson will officiate.  Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars, Iowa.  Visitation with the family present will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the church.  Arrangements are with the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and Siouxland Habitat for Humanity, in care of Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home, PO Box 711, Le Mars, IA 51031.

Delores ‘Dee’ McDougall, 93, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her beloved family. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Methodist Church of Le Mars. Pastor Jason Larson will officiate. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation will resume from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 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.   In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made to St. Croix Hospice.

Paul D. Hinspeter, 71 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at his home. Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars with Reverend Bruce Lawler officiating. A Private Family Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from noon until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home.  Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Lawrence 'Larry' Freking, 87, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 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 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars.  There will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 3:00 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 be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com. Memorials are preferred to the Gehlen Catholic School.

Donald ‘Hap’ Kounkel, 79, of Merrill, Iowa, died on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at his home in Merrill. Celebration of Life Service will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Burial will be at a later date at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, rural Hinton, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made to St. Croix Hospice and Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Hinton, Iowa.

Linda Ann Becker, 79, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her home in Le Mars surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Methodist Church of Le Mars. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. There will be a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Thursday at the church. Arrangements are with the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made in Linda’s name to St. Croix Hospice.

Donita Cooper, 91, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Holstein, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Reverend Tim Geitz will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to a hospice organization of your choice.

Shirley Mae (Cain) Hillrichs, 96, of Akron, IA, was called to her heavenly home on September 16, 2025, at the Akron Care Center surrounded by friends and family.  Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron, Iowa. Reverend Tim Geitz will officiate. Burial will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Craig, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time and following the service during a time of lunch and fellowship, all at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Gayle D. Morgan, 64 of Kingsley, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument with Pastor Jim Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Arlington Cemetery in Moville, Iowa. There will be a visitation with family present Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. at Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument in Kingsley, IA. The family requests that you dress casual, wear Vikings attire, or Morgan Merch for the VISITATION. Visitation will resume Thursday from 9:30–10:15 a.m. at the funeral home.  www.kingsleyfh.com. In Lieu of gifts and flowers, the family requests donations be made directly to them, for a cause to be decided at a later date.  Please mail to Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument, P. O. Box 336, Kingsley, IA 51028.

Susan ‘Sue’ Marie Crowley, 62 of Le Mars, IA, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 11, 2025 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial Service will be 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars with Father Doug Klein officiating. A private family burial will be held at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home and continue until the service time. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Margaret ‘Midge’ Mary Bollmeyer, 92 of Sloan, IA and formerly of Hinton, IA, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Sioux City, IA.  Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Merrill, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until the service time on Wednesday 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.

Jenieta Campbell, 96, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, 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, Iowa. There will be a Catholic Daughters of the Americas Rosary at 4:00 p.m. followed by visitation with the family present 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 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

Robert 'Bob' Pick, 83, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars.   Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars.  Reverend Steven Broers will officiate.  Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Merrill.  Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars.  There will be a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m.  Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Friday at the church.  Arrangements are with the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Ellen Utesch, 96, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, Iowa. Private family services will be held.  Arrangements are with Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com. Memorials can be made in Ellen’s name to St. Croix Hospice, in care of Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home, PO Box 711, Le Mars, Iowa, 51031.

Loretta ‘Tiny’ Hoss, 93 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 at Stonebridge Suites in Le Mars, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 4, 2025 at All Saints Parish – St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until the service time on Thursday at the church. Arrangements are with Rexwinkel Funeral Home of Le Mars and expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Croix Hospice.

LaVonne K. Buum, 92 of Akron, IA, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at the Akron Care Center. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. Burial will follow at Union Creek Cemetery in rural Akron, Union County, SD. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., all on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. Visitation will continue from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Friday morning at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Ronald G. Miller, 82 of Merrill, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Garden in rural Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.,with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., all on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Visitation will resume from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday 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.

Gene Erks, 91, of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the Akron Care Center in Akron, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. Private family interment with military honors provided by the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron will be at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery – Preston Township, rural Akron, Iowa. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com

Stephen Bates, 86, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, Iowa. Memorial Service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Reverend Steven Broers will officiate. Interment with military honors provided by the Wasmer American Legion Post 241 of Le Mars will be at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from noon until service time and following the service during a time of fellowship in the church dining room. Arrangements are with the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com

Senior Deputy James Lubben (75-5R), 76, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Celebration of Life Service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Burial with military honors provided by the Wasmer American Legion Post 241 of Le Mars will be at Reshaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be from noon until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home.  Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made in Jim’s name to Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Richard ‘Dick’ Livermore, 56, of Le Mars, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 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 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church. 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 Friday 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.   In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made to the Special Olympics, in...

Willard Ronald Utech, 88 of Spirit Lake, IA and formerly of Le Mars, IA, passed away on June 13, 2025 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center in Edinburg, TX, surrounded by his loving wife. Visitation with family present will be from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., with a Time of Remembrance at 2:00 p.m., all on Friday, August 29, 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 Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Association.

Matt H. Walker, 94, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed onto the Lord God on August 20, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church in Le Mars. Burial with military honors provided by the Wasmer American Legion Post 241 of Le Mars 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 Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson 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 Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Richard ‘Pete’ Rohlfs, 93, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his home in Le Mars surrounded by his family. Celebration of Life Service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Pastor Mike Metten from Rejoice! Community Church in Le Mars will officiate. Military honors will be provided by the Heeren-McHale-Wilkens American Legion Post 724 of Brunsville, Iowa. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Craig, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

David Miller Murdoch, age 90, of Mesa, Arizona and formerly of Kingsley, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Saturday Sept. 6, 2025 at Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument in Kingsley, IA with Pastor Ken Kraft officiating. Visitation with family present will be 1:30 - 4p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Private burial will take place earlier on Saturday at St. Michael Cemetery in Kingsley with Rev. Michael Erpelding officiating. www.kingsleyfh.com

LaDonna Stangby, 91, of Le Mars, Iowa, died on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Accura Healthcare of Le Mars. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Reverend Steven Broers from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars will officiate. Burial will be at the Remsen Cemetery in Remsen, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home. There will be a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.   Memorials can be directed to St. Croix Hospice and the Floyd Valley Healthcare Auxiliary.

Carol Allaway, 74 of Akron, IA, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her home in Akron surrounded by her family. Memorial Service will be 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron, IA. Visitation with the family present will begin at 2:00 p.m. and will continue until the service time on Sunday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Eugene ‘Gene’ Olson, 76, of Seney, Iowa, died on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Seney Methodist Church in Seney, Iowa. Burial will follow at the Elgin Township Cemetery, Seney, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday 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