KLEM 1410

Barbara Crosgrove, 80, of Merrill, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Accura Healthcare in Le Mars, Iowa. A Celebration of Life Service will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Rev. Berth Lundula of the Merrill First United Methodist Church will officiate. The family will be present from 2 – 4 p.m. on Monday to greet friends. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Cleone Kay (Wilson) Bearshear, 81 of Prattville, AL formerly of Kingsley, IA passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 in Prattville, AL. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Rohde Funeral Home, Kingsley, IA. Officiating will be Rev. Jody Herbold of Salem Lutheran Church, rural Correctionville, IA. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, IA.

Kirk Marland Klohs, 74, of Le Mars, Iowa passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, peacefully on his way to Canada for a fishing trip doing what he dearly loved.  A celebration of life will be held on September 14 at Le Mars Sportsman’s Club from 2:00pm until 4:00pm.

James Bigbee, 58, of Akron, Iowa, formerly of Broken Bow, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the funeral home.  Additional services and burial will be at a later date in Broken Bow, Nebraska.  Arrangements in Le Mars are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

James Hansen, 71, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 9, 2024, at his home in Le Mars. Funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Reverend Tim Geitz will officiate.  Interment will be at a later date at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. until service time and following the service during a reception 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.

Stephen “Steve” B. Golladay, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 1, 2024, with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Mauer Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Rev. Timothy Geitz of Grace Lutheran Church will officiate. Visitation with the family present will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Abiding by his wishes, cremation will take place with a private burial at a later date. Steve was not a fancy man, so causal dress is requested. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Debbie Holsinger, 61 of Remsen, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars with Pastor Luke Cargin officiating. Visitation with the family present will begin at noon on Saturday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Lyle Heidesch, age 93, of Remsen died on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Happy Siesta Health Care in Remsen, IA. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024 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 Friday, there will be a C.O.F./K of C 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. Saturday morning at the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, www.fischfh.com

David Vander Hamm, 85, of Remsen, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Remsen, Iowa. Pastor Alan Cummins will officiate. Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Ireton, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation will resume from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Monday 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.

Neal Jonathon Wurth, age 44 of Alta, IA passed away peacefully August 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Sept. 3, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating, Rev. Dan Rupp concelebrating and Deacon Doug Heeren assisting. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Remsen, IA. Visitation with family present will be 4-7 p.m. on Monday, there will be a rosary and vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. all at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Visitation will resume from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday morning at the church. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, www.fischfh.com

Kenneth Hettinger, 62, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Reverend Jan Christensen and Reverend Dr. Jean Ziettlow will officiate.  Burial will be at the Holstein Cemetery in Holstein, Iowa.  Visitation with the family present will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time and following the funeral service during a time of lunch and fellowship 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.

Paula Maxine Schroeder, 93 of Remsen, IA died Aug 25, 2024 at Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars, IA. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday August 31, 2024 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, IA. Visitation with family present will be 4-7 p.m. on Friday. There will be a rosary and vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Visitation will resume from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday morning at the church. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, www.fischfh.com

Margaret Ann Faust, 94, of Akron, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Hawarden Regional Healthcare in Hawarden, Iowa. Private family graveside services will be at Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Edgar Nicholson, 83, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 26, 2024, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Reverend Trish Underberg will officiate.  Burial will be at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Craig, Iowa.  Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  The family will be present at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m.  Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.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.  In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made in Edgar's name to St. John's Lutheran Church in Craig, Wet Nose Rescue in Le Mars,...

Mary Lucken, 84, of Akron, Iowa, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Akron Care Center in Akron, Iowa. Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron. A Celebration of Life with lunch and refreshments will immediately follow at the Akron Fire Station. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Akron Children's Center.  Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Dr. Steven James Saulsbury, 60 of Hinton, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 19, 2024. Private family services will be held. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Gary Mishler, 74 of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Unity Point Health in Sioux City, Iowa.  Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars with Pastor Jan Christensen officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Le Mars, Iowa Deputy Patrick Heissel, 59, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at All Saints Catholic Parish, St. Joseph Church in Le Mars. Father Tom Flanagan will celebrate. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at St. Joseph Church. The family will be present from 4-7 p.m. with a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to Mass on Thursday. The Mauer Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting Pat's family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Randy Thill, 55, of Merrill, Iowa, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. His family will have a private celebration of his life at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Kevin “Gumby” Dean Gramlow, age 63 of Remsen, IA passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, August 12, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City, IA. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Satuday, Aug. 17, 2024 at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, IA with Pastor Will Dole officiating. Burial will follow at the Remsen Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be 4-7 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to the Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Service will be live-streamed at www.fischfh.com

Marjorie Kramer, 86, of Le Mars, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Accura HealthCare in Le Mars. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Le Mars. Pastor Jon Meredith will officiate. Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the Mauer Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. The family will be present from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Arrangements are with Mauer - Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Douglas H. Carlson Jr, 82 of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Sanford Select Specialty Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A Memorial Service will be 11:30 a.m., Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the church on Thursday and will continue until the service time. Arrangements are with Rexwinkel Funeral Home of Akron. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Kenneth W. Harms, 71, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars.   A Celebration of Life Service will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars.   A private family burial will take place at Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Merrill, Iowa.   Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home.   The family will be present from 4-7 p.m. with a Rosary at 5:30 p.m.   Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Hope Friedrichs, 98 of Anthon, IA passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Rohde Funeral Home in Kingsley, IA. Visitation begins Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Kingsley Cemetery, Kingsley, IA.

Hensley Mae Harms was called to heaven on Thursday, August 8th, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Rejoice! Community Church in Le Mars with Pastor Mike Metten officiating. Visitation with the family present will begin at 4:00 p.m., and will continue until the Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., all on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Rejoice! Community Church. Arrangements are with Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Denny Rolfes, 73, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his home.   Services will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars.   Father Bruce Lawler will officiate. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home with the family present from 5-7 p.m.   A private family burial with military honors will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars.   Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Richard H. Schultz, 96, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Accura Health in Le Mars. A time of sharing with his family will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the Foster Park Carousel, Central Ave and 6th Street SE, Le Mars. If the weather is unfavorable, please join the family in the shelter house at O'toole Park, 500 Central Ave NE, Le Mars. The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting Rich’s family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Dr. John R. Conley, 92, of Merrill, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the Merrill First United Methodist Church. Rev. Berth Lundula will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Merrill with military honors conducted by Oleson – Halweg American Legion Post # 125. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa. The family will be present from 4-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to the funeral service. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Bernice Reiter, 90, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 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 9:30 a.m. until service time 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. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made to the family.

Randy Reardon, 62, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A Celebration of Life will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa. Private family interment will be in Calvary Cemetery 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 in Randy’s name to the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Mark Mayrose, 64, of Le Mars, Iowa, was called to the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at his home in Le Mars following a 12-year battle with cancer. Memorial Service will be at 5 pm on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Reverend Jan Christensen from the Presbyterian United Church of Christ in Le Mars will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Rexwinkel 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 his family.

Grace Rita (Harpenau) Rutan, age 68 of Remsen, IA passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 3 PM Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating and Deacon Doug Heeren assisting. Burial will be later at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen. Visitation with family present will be 2-2:45 PM on Saturday at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Services have been entrusted to the Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen.

Cathleen M. Wedmore, 68 of Lawton, IA passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 5, at Rohde Funeral Home, Kingsley, IA.  Visitaion will be Monday, noon until 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mrs. Ellene Deets, age 86, of Orange City, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A visitation with the family present will be held on Friday, August 2, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, at the Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City. There will be a funeral service on Saturday, August 3, at 10:30am, at the American Reformed Church in Orange City with the Rev. Verlyn Boone officiating. Following a time of lunch and fellowship, interment will take place at the West Lawn Cemetery in Orange City.

Jeanette Margaret (Sitzmann) Schroeder, age 85, of Le Mars, IA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday July 27, 2024. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday August 1, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Father Bill McCarthy officiating and Deacon Doug Heeren assisting. Burial will follow at St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery in Oyens. Visitation with family present will be 4-7 p.m on Wednesday. There will be a rosary at 4 p.m. and vigil prayer service at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Visitation will resume from 9:30 to 10:15 Thursday morning. In lieu of gifts and flowers please direct memorial contributions to Plymouth County Life Skills, Priest Fund for Education, or Catholic Charities.

Robert 'Bob' Michael Kounkel, 72, of rural Le Mars, Iowa, affectionately known by close friends and family as "Tilly", passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Hinton, Iowa.  Reverend Alex Kaldahl will officiate.  Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, rural Hinton.  Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Rexwinkel 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 Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Allan 'Al' Gollhofer, 74, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home in Le Mars surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024, 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 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Monday and following the service during a time of lunch and fellowship, all at St. Joseph Catholic 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.

Patricia Masuen, 80, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Celebration of Life Service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Rejoice! Community Church in Le Mars. Pastor Mike Metten will officiate. Visitation with the family present will be from noon until service time on Thursday and following the service during a reception, all at Rejoice! Community 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 family.

Carol Jean Rutten, 84, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Village in Le Mars. A Celebration of Life Service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Rejoice! Community Church. Pastor Mike Metten will officiate. A private family burial will take place at the Larchwood Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Mauer Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars with the family present from 5-7 p.m. Visitation will resume at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday at Rejoice! Community Church. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Mary Hartman, 96, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars.  She was a longtime teacher at Gehlen Catholic School in Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church in Le Mars.  Father Doug Klein will celebrate Mass. Father Kevin Richter and Father Bruce Lawler will concelebrate.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars.  There will be a Parish Rosary at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars.  Visitation will follow the Rosary.  There will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., all at the church.  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...

Bruce Betcke, 54, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home in Le Mars. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars.  Reverend Jan Christensen from the Presbyterian United Church of Christ in Le Mars will officiate.  Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Kirk Marland Klohs, 74, of Le Mars, Iowa passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, peacefully on his way to Canada for a fishing trip doing what he dearly loved.  A celebration of life will be held on September 14 at Le Mars Sportsman’s Club from 2:00pm until 4:00pm.

Sharon DeVries, 84, of Le Mars, Iowa, formerly of Sioux Center, Iowa, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Sanford Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024, at New Life Church in Sioux Center, Iowa.  Pastor Dan Kruse will officiate.  Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Sioux Center.  Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, 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.

Gary G. Nussbaum, 76, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars with military honors conducted by Wasmer Post # 241 of the American Legion. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. The family will be present from 5-7 p.m. with a scriptural prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Naomi Lynne Kappler, age 87 entered the kingdom of our Lord on July 7, 2024 at Floyd Valley Healthcare Hospital in Le Mars, Iowa. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church LCMS in Remsen, with Vicar Matt Martin officiating. Burial will follow at the Kingsley Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Condolences may be sent online at www.fischfh.com

Leo Deiterman, 89, of rural Merrill, Iowa, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at his home.  Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Reverend Bruce Lawler from All Saints Catholic Parish in Le Mars 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 Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.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.

Larry Arens, age 81 of Remsen, IA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Monday, July 8, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating and Rev. Thomas Schultes concelebrating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen. Visitation with family present will be 4-7 PM. Sunday, there will be a Knights of Columbus rosary, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Chalice Presentation and vigil prayer service at 5 PM at the church. Visitation will resume from 9:30-10:15 AM on Monday at the church. Services have been entrusted to the Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Service will be live-streamed at www.fischfh.com

Donald Anthony Loutsch, age 78 of Le Mars, IA, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024 at his home near Le Mars. Memorial mass will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, July 6, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating, Rev. Tim Hogan concelebrating and Deacon Doug Heeren assisting. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen. Graveside military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post 220 and V.F. W. Post 3328 of Remsen. Visitation with family present will be 4-7 PM Friday, there will be a Rosary & Vigil Prayer Service at 5 PM at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Visitation will resume from 9:30-10:15 AM on Saturday at the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to the Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. www.fischfh.com

Bonnie Lee Caravan, 61, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer.    Funeral services will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars.   Craig Marihart will officiate.   Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the funeral home.   The family will be present from 5-7 p.m.  Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Michael Orban, 72, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at UnityPoint Health in Sioux City, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 3 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 9:30 a.m. at the church on Wednesday. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.