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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.

Sandra Mohning, 82, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A Celebration of Life will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Burial will be at a later date at Elgin Township Cemetery near Seney, Iowa. Arrangements are with the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Susan “Susie” Clarice (Klein) Ruden, age 71, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 surrounded by her beloved family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at All Saints Catholic Parish-St. Joseph Church in Le Mars, IA. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen, IA. Visitation with family present will be 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday with a vigil prayer service at 7 p.m. 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 the family for a cause to be decided at a later date. Please send to P. O. Box 65, Merrill, IA 51038.  

Marilyn Jean (McKenzie) Puttmann, age 93 of Kingsley, Iowa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, teacher and friend passed peacefully on April 14th, 2025 at Heritage at Northern Hills independent living center in Sioux City, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m. Monday, April 21st, 2025 at St. Michael Catholic church in Kingsley, Iowa with Fr. Michael J. Erpelding officiating. Visitation with family present will be 11 a.m to 12:45 p.m. at the church on Monday. Burial will follow at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Kingsley. Services have been entrusted to Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument of Kingsley, IA www.kingsleyfh.com

Henrietta ‘Hank’ Farmer, 94, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Stonebridge Suites in Le Mars, Iowa. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Carmel Reformed Church, rural Rock Valley, Iowa. Reverend Ron Boersema will officiate. There will be a Prayer Service at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars with burial to follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Janice Kay Morehead, 82, of Akron, Iowa, entered into the joy of heaven on March 6, 2025.  Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday April 21, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron. Reverend Eric Alm will officiate.  Private family burial service was at Riverside Cemetery in Akron.  Visitation with the family present will be from 10:00 a.m. 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.

John L. Ahlers, 81 of Cherokee, IA, died April 11, 2025, at Accura Health Care in Cherokee after a short illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Cherokee. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cherokee with Father Dan Rupp officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 -10:15 a.m. with the family present on Wednesday. Lunch will follow the Mass with burial to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Granville, Iowa. Military honors will be conducted by the Granville Veterans. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument of Remsen and Marcus, IA. 

Marie Ann Friederich, age 82, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church in Le Mars. Father Doug Klein will celebrate Mass. Interment will be at a later date in New Ulm, Minnesota. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. There will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Steve L. Petersen, 69 of Pierson passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 6, 2025.  A visitation will be held Friday, April 11, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service @ 7:00 p.m. all at Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument, Kingsley, IA.  A committal service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12 at Greenwood Cemetery, Pierson, IA.

Phillip 'Phil' Landis, 71, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at his home in Le Mars. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Pastor Luke Cargin will officiate.  Burial 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 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Eleanor Hitzemann, 91, of Akron, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the Shell Rock Healthcare Center in Shell Rock, Iowa. Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron, Iowa. Pastor April Peterson will officiate. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Akron, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time and following the service during lunch and fellowship, all at the funeral home. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

John Reichle, 57, of Sheldon, Iowa, formerly of Le Mars and Alton, IA, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 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 follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are with the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Ike Pottebaum, 89, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at his home in Le Mars. Memorial Services will be at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Father Doug Klein from All Saints Parish in Le Mars will officiate. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. until service time on Thursday 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.

  Shirley Ann Bass, affectionally known as “Old Grandma” age 87, of Remsen, IA, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2025 in Remsen, IA after a courageous battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 31, 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 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, parish rosary and vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. all at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. www.fischfh.com Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. www.fischfh.com. In lieu of gifts and flowers please direct memorial donations to the family for a cause to be decided at a later date. Send to P. O. Box 142, Remsen, IA 51050.

Louise Auchstetter, age 85, of Hospers, IA passed away peacefully at her home in Hospers on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hospers, IA, with Fr. Daniel Greving officiating. Burial will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery in Hospers. Visitation with family present will be Monday from 4-6:30 p.m., there will be a Rosary and Vigil Prayer Service at 5 p.m. all at the church in Hospers. Visitation will resume from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. www.fischfh.com  

Floyd ‘Junior’ Waterbury, 89, of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Hawarden, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. 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 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. 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 Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron and St. Croix Hospice.

Kervyn Heeren, 93, of rural Akron, South Dakota, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral service will be at 5:00p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron.      Pastor Neil Peck will officiate.  Military honors will be provided by the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron. Burial will be at a later date at Riverside Cemetery in Akron.      Visitation with the family present will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron.  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 Akron Care Center or to a favorite charity of your choice.

Patrick W. Robeson, age 79, of Sioux City, and formerly of Moville, IA passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at his home in Sioux City, Iowa on March 13, 2025.  Funeral service will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Sunnybrook Community Church in Sioux City, Iowa.  Burial will follow at the Kingsley Cemetery in Kingsley, IA.  Visitation and fellowship will follow the funeral from 5-6:30 p.m.  Burial will be Thursday March 20, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Kingsley Cemetery in Kingsley, IA. Services have been entrusted to Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument in Kingsley, IA.  www.kingsleyfh.com

Lynette Wilson passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars, Iowa. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church LCMS in Remsen, with Pastor Matt Martin officiating. Burial will follow at the Remsen Community Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30-10:15 a.m. at the church. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. www.fischfh.com

Marilyn Richardson, age 88, of Kingsley, IA went to be with her heavenly Father surrounded by her family, on March 7, 2025, at Unity Point Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday March 14, 2025 at First Lutheran Church of Kingsley, IA with Pastor Jason Letsche officiating. Visitation with family present will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday March 13, 2025, at Kingsley Funeral Home and Monument/Rhode Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7 p.m. www.kingsleyfh.co

Marietta Alesch, age 83 years old, of Remsen, IA, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, surrounded by her family, at her home in Remsen. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 11, 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 4-6:30 p.m. on Monday. There will be a parish rosary and vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. all at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. www.fischfh.com

Steven H. Sherrill, 75 of Le Mars peacefully passed away at his home on March 4, 2025. Celebration of Life Service will be at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Pastor Cary Gordon from Cornerstone World Outreach in Sioux City, Iowa, will officiate.  Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. until service on Monday and following the service during a time of 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.

Thomas ‘Tom’ Conover, 69 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Kingsley Specialty Care in Kingsley, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025 at All Saints - St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday 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.

Wayne LeRoy Rassel, 90, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 6, 2025 at All Saints Parish - St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars. Burial will follow at St. Catherine's Cemetery in Oyens, Iowa. There will be a Parish Rosary at 4:00 p.m., followed by a visitation with the family present beginning at 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., all on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Betty Lou Larson, 95, of Austin, Minnesota, formerly of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in St. Ansgar, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Presbyterian United Church of Christ in Le Mars. Pastor Jan Christensen will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Francis L. Goebel, age 75, of Granville, Iowa, slipped away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at his home.   Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville with Father Dan Grieving officiating.  Military honors will follow the mass by the Granville Veterans.  Burial will be in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, Iowa, at a later date.  Visitation with family present will be 4-6 Friday February 28, 2025. There will be a parish rosary and vigil prayer service, at 5 p.m., all at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville.  Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, IA. Online condolences may be sent to www.fischfh.com

Becky Kellen, 71 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025 at All Saints Parish - St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Catherine Cemetery in Oyens. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Duane F. Kramer, age 82, of Kingsley died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at Cherokee Specialty Care in Cherokee, IA. Services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday February 26, 2025 at Kingsley Funeral Home and Monument/Rohde Funeral Home in Kingsley, IA, with Pastor Ken Kraft officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial in Kingsley Cemetery at a later date. Services have been entrusted to Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument. kingsleyfh.com

Lynne J. (Heck) Pippett, 68 of Le Mars, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on February 22, 2025. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Grace Lutheran Church in Le Mars. There will be a private family burial at Hillside Cemetery in Merrill. Visitation with the family present will be from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Loren H. Harrington, 77, formerly of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Aspire of Sutherland in Sutherland, Iowa. Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025 at Mauer Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars with Pastor Dan Krause officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will begin at noon and continue until 1:45 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com. Memorials are preferred to Le Mars Fire & Rescue, Aspire of Sutherland, and the Plymouth County Historical Museum.

Donna Rae Cornish, 91 of rural Ireton, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 after a brief stay and illness at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 26, 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 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. Memorials can be made in Donna Rae’s name to St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery – Preston Township, rural Akron, Iowa.

Michelle Rae Plendl, 74 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at her home in Le Mars. A Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com

Garry Rachuy, 77 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery in Craig, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. at the church on Tuesday. Arrangements are with Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home of Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Donald ‘Don’ Krogman, 84, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at his home in Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church in Le Mars.  Father Tom Flanagan will officiate.  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, February 20, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  There will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 10:00 a.m. to 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.

Patricia 'Pat' Pratt, 90, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at The Methodist Church of Le Mars.  Pastor Jaime Farias will officiate.  Private family interment will be at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday 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.

Tammy Mae Popken, 56, of rural Akron, Iowa, peacefully acquired her heavenly wings on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in Carson City, Nevada following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 24, 2025, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Craig, Iowa. Reverend Trish Underberg will officiate. Burial will follow at the Elgin Township Cemetery in Seney, Iowa.  Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Brunsville Legion Hall in Brunsville, Iowa. Visitation will resume during a time of lunch and fellowship at the Brunsville Legion Hall following the committal service.  Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made, in care of...

Jim Small, 90, of Akron, Iowa, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Akron Care Center in Akron, Iowa. Celebration of Life Service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron, Iowa.  Chaplain Richard Cogan from St. Croix Hospice will officiate.  Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. until service time on Monday at the funeral home.  Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Thomas C. Kurth, 83 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 17, 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 11:00 a.m., followed by visitation with the family present beginning at 11:30 a.m. and continue until service time, all on Monday at the church. Arrangements are with 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

Dennis Melvin Von Arb, age 73, of Alton, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 9, 2025. A devoted farmer, businessman, and beloved member of his community, he dedicated his life to his family, the land, and the friendships built through years of hard work and shared passions. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Alton, Iowa, with Rev. Daniel Greving officiating and Deacon Dan Goebel assisting. Burial will follow at the St. Mary Cemetery in Alton, Iowa. Visitation with family present will be Friday from 4-7 p,m. there will be a vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. all at the Church in Alton. Services have been entrusted to the Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, IA. www.fischfh.com

Raymond Leroy Zellmer, age 98 of Lawton, Iowa, died Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Kingsley Specialty Care in Kingsley, Iowa. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 at Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument/Rohde Funeral Home in Kingsley, Iowa with Pastor Janell Norton officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with family present during this time. Burial will be at a later date. Services have been entrusted to Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument of Kingsley, IA. www.kingsleyfh.com

Joyce Renken, 77, of Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at MercyOne Hospital in Sioux City. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church-Grant Township, rural Le Mars, Iowa.  Vicar Grace Baumgartel will officiate.  Burial will follow at Christ Lutheran Cemetery-Grant Township, rural Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars.  There will be a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm.  Visitation will resume from 9:30 am until 10:15 am 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. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made, in care of the family, to Christ Lutheran Church and...

Carol Kabisch, 63 of Kingsley passed away in Sioux Falls, S.D. on Tuesday Feb. 4, 2025. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 at Salem Lutheran Church, rural Correctionville, IA. Pastor Jody Herbold will be officiating. Burial to follow at Kingsley Cemetery, Kingsley, IA. Visitation with family present will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument/Rohde Funeral Home in Kingsley, IA. kingsleyfh.com

Barbara Jean (Sanow) Nicks, 76 of Remsen, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen. Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Reverend Tim Geitz will officiate. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Garden in Le Mars, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  There will be a Prayer Service at 5:00 p.m.  Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Darrell J. Downs, 87, of Marcus, IA, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at Unity Point Health-St. Luke’s in Sioux City, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating and Deacon Jerry Bertrand assisting. Burial will follow at Holy Name Cemetery in Marcus, IA. Rosary will be at 2 p.m., visitation will follow with family present until the vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. on Sunday all at the Church in Marcus. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Marcus, IA. www.fischfh.com. In lieu of gifts and flowers please direct donations to the family for a cause to be decided at a later date. Please send to P. O. Box 103, Marcus, IA 51035.

Ellen Cora Hatz, age 96 of Remsen, IA passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, IA. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 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 4-6:30 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

Donald Henrich, 91, of Merrill, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025, at All Saints Catholic Parish - St. Joseph Church in Le Mars.  Father Doug Klein will celebrate Mass.  Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery - Ellendale, rural Merrill, Iowa.  Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  There will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m.  Visitation will resume from 10:00 a.m. until service time 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.

Darwyn Klemme, 90 of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the Akron Care Center in Akron. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 3, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron with Chaplain Paula Damon officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Garden in rural Le Mars, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will begin at 2:00 p.m., and continue until 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service, all on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Family and friends are encouraged to wear their Iowa Hawkeye, or black and gold, attire to Darwyn’s services. Arrangements are with Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the Akron Care Center or Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron.

Brad F. Thiel, age 50, of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Remsen, Iowa passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA. Visitation will be Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 from 9 a.m. until 11a.m. With service at 11 a.m. at Teahen Funeral Home, 3100 F Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA. www.teahenfuneralhome.com Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating and Deacon Doug Heeren assisting. Private family burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Remsen on Wednesday. Visitation with family present will be 4-6 p.m. on Monday, there will be a 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. Tuesday at the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral...