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Sandra 'Sandy' Curry, 86, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars surrounded by her family. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 10, 2026 at St. John Lutheran Church in Le Mars, Iowa. Burial will follow at Silver Ridge Cemetery in rural Ponca, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will begin at 5:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars.

Viola ‘Vi’ Schroeder, 92, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. James Church. Father Doug Klein will officiate. Burial will be at St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery in Oyens, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Thursday and following the service during a time of lunch and fellowship, all at St. James Catholic Church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Lyle Michael Schuetz, age 79, of Remsen, died unexpectedly, Saturday June 27th at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital Wichita, Kansas while visiting his Kansas family and his cattle. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Fr. Timothy Pick officiating. Burial will follow the lunch at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Alton, IA. Military honors will be conducted by VFW Post 3328, American Legion Post 220 of Remsen and Floyd American Legion Post 200 of Alton, IA.  Visitation with family present will be 4 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday. There will be a parish rosary and vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. all at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen. Visitation will resume 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Thursday at the church. Services have been entrusted to the Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen.  Condolences may be sent online at www.fischfh.com.    In leu...

Ronald G. Harvey, 78, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away on June 22, 2026. There are no services planned. You can read Ronald's complete obituary at https://neptunesociety.com/obituaries In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a veterans organization of your choice.          

Judy Diane (Larson) Carpenter, 81, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on June 21, 2026 in the care of St. Croix Hospice at Accura Health Care Center in Le Mars. A Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 26, 2026 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Kendall Lang, 87, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Accura HealthCare of Le Mars. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Hinton, Iowa. Reverend Alex Kaldahl will officiate. Burial with military honors provided by the Oleson-Halweg American Legion Post 125 of Merrill, Iowa, will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, rural Hinton. Visitation with the family present will be from noon until service time on Thursday, June 25, 2026, and following the service during a light reception, all at Trinity Lutheran Church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Arden J. Gale, 93 of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Hawarden, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at All Saints Parish - St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars with Reverend Doug Klein officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the church on Wednesday morning. Arrangements are with Rexwinkel Funeral Home of Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Darwin L. Brink, 97 of Bronson, Iowa passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at a care facility in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, surrounded by his family. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 22, at the Community Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Floyd Township Cemetery in Bronson, IA. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00pm with a prayer service at 7:00pm Sunday, June 21, 2026 at the Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Pearl A. Schnepf, age 89, of Oyens, Iowa died Saturday, June 13, 2026, at her home in Oyens, surrounded by her family, after a brief diagnosis with cancer (multiple myeloma). Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2026, at All Saints Catholic Parish - St. James Church in LeMars, IA with Rev. Doug Klein officiating and Rev. Tim Hogan concelebrating. Burial will follow at the St. Catherine's Catholic Cemetery in Oyens. There will be a vigil prayer service at 4 p.m. on Thursday with visitation to follow until the rosary at 6:30 p.m. all at the church.  Visitation will resume from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Friday at the church. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument of Remsen, IA. Condolences may be sent online to www.fischfh.com.

Duane John De Raad, 76 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Oyens, Iowa. Burial with military honors will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation with the family will begin at 5:30 p.m., with a time of Memory Sharing at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Ruth Peters, 96, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, formerly of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Keelson Harbour Senior Living in Spirit Lake. Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa. Reverend Dr. Zean Ziettlow 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 Friday, June 5, 2025, and following the service during a light reception, all at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. Memorials can be directed to the Le Mars Community School Foundation and Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice.

Mike Arens, age 82, of Remsen Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 31, 2026 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Thursday June 4, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating and Deacon Doug Heeren assisting.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen. Visitation with family present will be 4-7 PM. Wednesday, there will be a Knights of Columbus rosary and vigil prayer service at 5 PM at the church. Visitation will resume from 9:30-10:15 AM on Thursday at the church. Services have been entrusted to the Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Service will be live-streamed at www.fischfh.com In lieu of gifts and flowers please make donations in Mike’s name to the Remsen St. Mary’s Church or Remsen St. Mary’s Schools.

Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Finzen, 100, of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Akron Care Center in Akron, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron, Iowa. Reverend James Fowler will officiate. 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. at the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. There will be a time of Memory Sharing at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until service time. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron, Iowa. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Steve J. Christensen, 75, of Granville, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on May 26, 2026, surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville, IA, with Msgr. Kenneth Seifried officiating, Father Daniel Greving concelebrating and Deacon Dan Goebel assisting. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Granville.  Visitation with family present will be 4-6:30 p.m. on Monday at the church, with a vigil prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will resume at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, IA www.fischfh.com In lieu of gifts and flowers please direct memorial contributions to Steve’s family for a cause to be decided at a later date. Please send to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument, C/O Steve Christensen family, P. O. Box 262, Remsen, IA...

Lenore E. Hageman, 94 of Hinton passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026. A funeral service will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, May 29, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Hinton. Visitation will be Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Irene J. Probst, 92 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society - Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2026 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 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service followed by a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. There will be one hour of visitation prior to Mass on Tuesday at the church. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Croix Hospice or Then Feed Just One.

William ‘Bill’ Foley, 98 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Siena Hills Assisted Living in Ankeny, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2026 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 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the church. Arrangements are with Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home of Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Raymond D. Cox, age 84 of Thornton, CO passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen.  Visitation with family present will be 9:15-10:15  a.m. on Wednesday at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, IA www.fischfh.com

  Wayne John Plendl, age 85 of Kingsley, Iowa passed away on May 13, 2026 surrounded by family at Kingsley Specialty Care Nursing home in Kingsley, IA. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument in Kingsley, IA with Rev. Michael Erpelding officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Kingsley.  Visitation with family present will be 5-7 p.m. on Monday with a Vigil Prayer Service at 7 p.m. all at the funeral home.  Visitation will resume on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.  Services have been entrusted to Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument in Kingsley www.kingsleyfh.com. In lieu of gifts and flowers please make donations to Kingsley Fire Department or Care Initiatives Hospice. We would like to thank the staff at Care Initiatives Kingsley Specialty Care for the great care they provided Wayne for the last 3 years.

Kim Ann Daum, a devoted mother and a tireless worker for her community, passed away on May 10, 2026, in Marcus, Iowa. Kim was a woman of quiet strength who spent her life looking out for everyone else. She lived with a simple, honest kindness and a heart that was always focused on her family. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church, Orange City, IA with Pastor Thomas Batchelder. Burial to follow the lunch, at Holy Name Catholic Cemetery in Marcus, IA. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Marcus with family present 5-7 p.m. and a prayer service at 7p.m. led by Pastor Kaldahl. There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to the service on Thursday. Services entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in...

Irene Hildebrandt, 82, of Remsen, IA, passed away on May 9, 2026, at Orange City Area Heath System. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, with Pastor Ken Kraft officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen. Visitation with family present will be 10:30 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. www.fischfh.com

Lois Varenhorst, 97, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, Iowa.  There will be a private family graveside service at a later date at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Paul Lind III, 63, of Le Mars, Iowa, formerly of Barnum, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, after a 2 year battle with prostate cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones in the last days. A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 220 1st Avenue NW in Le Mars, Iowa, with a lunch to follow. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Theodore 'Ted' Witter, 86, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was surrounded by his loving family as he passed to his heavenly home. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Grace Lutheran Church 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 am until service and following the service during a time of lunch and fellowship, all at Grace Lutheran 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 may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church in Le Mars or the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars.

Clayton Kooiker, 83, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his home. Celebration of Life Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Reverend Paige McGrath of Living Faith Lutheran Church in Le Mars will officiate. Clayton donated his body to the University of South Dakota School of Medicine. Burial will be at a later date at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars with military honors 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 on Saturday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. Memorials can be made to your local hospice provider in memory of Clayton.

Charlotte M. Beeck, 82 of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Akron Care Center in Akron, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 2026 at St. Patrick’s CatholiChurch in Akron, Iowa. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Akron. Visitation with the family present will begin at 5:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Darwin Keith “Jake” Draayer, 73, died after a long battle with cancer, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Happy Siesta Health Center in Remsen, IA. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. A visitation will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Service have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, IA.  A burial service for family will be held at a later date. www.fischfh.com

Robert Powell, age 96 of Remsen, IA passed away April 22, 2026 at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, IA. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Christ Lutheran Church LCMS in Remsen with Pastor Matt Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Remsen Community Cemetery. Military rights will be conducted by  VFW Post 3328 and American Legion Post 220 of Remsen. Visitation with family present will be from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, IA. www.fischfh.com.

Dorothy Luschen, 98, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Stonebridge Suites of Le Mars. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Reverend Steven Broers will officiate. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens 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 St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars. 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 and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars.

Geraldine “Gerri” Wieck, 102, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of Hinton, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Sunrise Retirement Community in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Al Nordsiden will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Merrill, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 10:00 am until service time and following the service during a time of lunch and fellowship, 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. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made to St. Croix Hospice and Sunrise Retirement Community in Sioux City.

Bruce Duane Burnham, age 73, of Kingsley, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home in Kingsley after a brief battle with cancer. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2026 at Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument in Kingsley with Pastor BJ Van Kalsbeek officiating.  Burial will be at Kingsley Cemetery at a later date. Visitation with family present will be 10-11a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument www.kingsleyfh.com  

Michael Herbst, 53 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Life Skills Training Center and Gehlen Catholic Schools.

Elaine Staab, age 100, of Remsen, IA, passed away on April 7, 2026, at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating and Deacon Doug Heeren assisting. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen. Visitation with family present will be from 4–6:30 p.m. on Monday, with a rosary and vigil prayer service at 5:00 p.m., all at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Visitation will resume from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. www.fischfh.com

Lavonne Clara Fiedler, age 95 of Remsen, Iowa died Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Accura Healthcare Cherokee, Iowa. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating and Deacon Doug Heeren assisting. Burial will follow at St. Catherine Cemetery in Oyens, IA. Visitation with family present will be 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, there will be a rosary and vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. all at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Visitation will resume from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, www.fischfh.com

Betty Lou Thompson, 81, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, Iowa surrounded by family. Celebration of Life Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026, 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 1:00 p.m. until service time on Sunday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Mark A. Campbell, 65 of Le Mars, Iowa passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, April 6, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026 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 5:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., all on Friday, April 10, 2026 at All Saints Parish – St. Joseph Catholic Church. Arrangements are with Rexwinkel Funeral Home of Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Kenneth O. Taylor, 83, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Accura Healthcare of Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, 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 noon until service time and following the services during a time of lunch and fellowship, all at St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars. 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 directed to St. Croix Hospice.

David Michael Ahlers, 80, of Remsen, IA,  passed away at his home on April 4, 2026, leaving behind a legacy rooted in family, faith, and a lifelong dedication to farming. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April10, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating and Deacon Doug Heeren assisting. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Remsen. Visitation with family present will be 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, there will be a rosary and vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. all at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Visitation will resume from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, www.fischfh.com In lieu of gifts and flowers the family asks that memorials in Dave’s name be sent to the June E. Nylen Cancer Center in Sioux City,...

Dennis Masuen, 86, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at his home in Le Mars surrounded by his family. Celebration of Life Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Rejoice! Community Church in Le Mars. Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will follow the Celebration of Life Service during a time of refreshments and fellowship 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 directed to the family.

Robert “Bobbie” Plendl, age 83, of Kingsley, Iowa, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars, Iowa. Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Kingsley, IA with Fr. Michael Erpelding officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Kingsley, IA.  Visitation with family present will be Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. with a vigil prayer service at 7 p.m. at Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument in Kingsley, IA.  Services have been entrusted to Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument in Kingsley, IA www.kingsleyfh.com

Lamont H. Hageman, 88 of rural Le Mars, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Hinton. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation with the family present will begin at 5:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation will resume at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials are preferred.

John C. Lippke, 76 of Merrill, IA, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at a Sioux City hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, April 10, 2026 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Reverend Elizabeth Lippke-Ganzel will officiate. Visitation with the family present will begin at 10:00 am at the funeral home prior to the service. A luncheon will be served immediately following the service. Interment at Stanton Township Cemetery in rural Merrill, Iowa will follow the luncheon.

Eileen Dreckman, 82, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at her home surrounded by family after a brief fight with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at All Saint 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 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. There will be a Catholic Daughters of the Americas Rosary at 3:45 pm and a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Visitation will resume from 9:30 am until 10:15 am 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.

Patricia 'Patty' Schultz, 77, of Merrill, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Unity Point Health - Downtown in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Reverend Steven Broers will officiate. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Merrill, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation will resume from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 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 directed to the family.

Ardis Ann Popken, 87 of Hinton, Iowa passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Hinton, Iowa. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation with the family present will begin at 5:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation will resume at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Ralph Feller, 87, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Oyens, Iowa.  Father Tim Pick will celebrate Mass with Deacon Doug Heeren assisting.  Burial with military honors provided by the Wasmer American Legion Post 241 of Le Mars will be at St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery in Oyens. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. There will be a Parish Rosary at 4:00 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...

Judy A. Wendel, 74 of Remsen, Iowa died Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Casa de Paz Healthcare in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 Tuesday, March 31 at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen with Fr. Timothy Pick officiating. A visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the funeral on Tuesday. Service are entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, IA. fischfh.com

Robert 'Bob' Scheitler, 77, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, at All Saints Catholic Parish - St. James Church in Le Mars.  Father Tim Pick will celebrate Mass.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Friday at the church.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Jane Dalton, 94, of Lakeville, Minnesota, formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Highview Hills Senior Living in Lakeville, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, 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.  Visitation with the family present will be from 10:15 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the church.  There will be a Parish Rosary at 10:00 a.m.  Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Jane Dalton, 94, of Lakeville, Minnesota, formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Highview Hills Senior Living in Lakeville, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, 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. Visitation with the family present will be from 10:15 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the church. There will be a Parish Rosary at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.