Nicole “Nikki” Green

Nicole “Nikki” Green, age 29, of Le Mars, formerly of Orange City, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at her home. Arrangements are being completed by the Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City.

Steven John Schreiner

Steven John Schreiner, age 62 of Le Mars, IA, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at All Saints Parish - St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars with Father Bruce Lawler officiating. Burial will follow at the St, Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen, IA. Visitation with family present will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 5 p.m. and vigil prayer service at 7 p.m. all at the church. Visitation will resume 1 hour before the funeral on Friday at the church. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Condolences may be sent online to www.fischfh.com.

Dr. Robert “Bob” V. Powell

Dr. Robert “Bob” V. Powell, 91 of Kingsley, Iowa passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, March 5th at his home, surrounded by family after a 3+ years battle with cancer. Services will be held at Rohde Funeral Home in Kingsley, IA on Saturday, March 16 with visitation from 9:00— 11:00 a.m., with a Celebration of Life will follow the visitation. Services will be lived - streamed. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the K-P Scholarship Fund for students entering into the medical or veterinary sciences @ Kingsley-Pierson School, 322 Quest Ave., Kingsley, IA 51028. Condolences may be directed to markandtami@rohdefh.com.

Cash Howe

Cash Howe, 75 of Kingsley passed away Tuesday, March 12, at UnityPoint Health in Sioux City.  Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 18, at Rohde Funeral Home in Kingsley, IA.  A visitation will be 5:00 — 7:00 p.m. Sunday with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Lori Ann Merrill

Lori Ann Merrill, 63, of Le Mars, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at her home in Le Mars.   A graveside service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Hillside Cemetery in Merrill, Iowa.   The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting Lori’s family with arrangements.   Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Frank Vanden Bosch

Frank Vanden Bosch, 90, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Accura Healthcare in Le Mars. The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting Frank’s family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Thomas “Tom” Niehus

Thomas "Tom" Niehus, 63,  died March 3, 2024 in Roswell, GA. He grew up in LeMars, Iowa and graduated from Gehlen Catholic School in 1979. He then attended the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 1985. Tom achieved many of his goals including passing the Certified Public Accounting exam. After working for several companies, he began working for BellSouth Mobility in 1996 in Atlanta and continued working for Cingular Wireless and AT&T in many roles in both Accounting and Finance IT. He decided to retire on June 30, 2021 after 25 years. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Walter (Wally) and Rita (Rolfes) Niehus. He is survived by his wife Angela and sons Justin Semon (Courtney), Keegan and Everleigh; Kyle Semon, Bryson and Jaxon; and stepson Kyle Gorecki (Marissa Kopacz). His siblings Ken (Mary) of LeMars, IA, his sister Rose...

Larry “Tony” Petersen

Larry “Tony” Petersen, 93, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Reverend Christian Meier will officiate. Burial with military honors provided by the Wasmer American Legion Post 241 of Le Mars will at Hillside Cemetery in Merrill, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. There will be a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Wednesday 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. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made in Larry’s...

Kay Freking

Kay Freking, 82 of LeMars, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024 at Floyd Valley Hospital surrounded by family. Funeral Service will be at noon on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Grace Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the church on Saturday and will continue until the service time. Arrangements are with Rexwinkel Funeral Home of Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkel.com.

Kay Ann Gengler

Kay Ann Gengler, age 87, of Arnolds Park, IA and formerly of Remsen, IA, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at her home in Arnolds Park, IA, and is now at peace with the Lord. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating. A private burial with family will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen, IA at a later date. Visitation with family present will be 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday with a rosary and vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. all at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, IA. Visitation will resume from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Services have been entrusted to the Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. www.fischfh.com

Clayton L. Jacobson

Clayton L. Jacobson, 73 of Alcester, SD, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Hawarden, Iowa. Memorial Service will be at noon, Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until the service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron.  Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com

David Varenhorst

David Varenhorst, 68, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars. Funeral services will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Reverend Dr. Jean Ziettlow will officiate. Private family burial will at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars.  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 Le Mars, Iowa. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Glenda Vollink

Glenda Vollink, 77, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Calvin Christian Reformed Church in Le Mars. Pastor Brian Hofman will officiate. Private family interment will 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, March 5, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation will resume from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Wednesday 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.

Beverly Riordan

Beverly Riordan, 92 of Pierson passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Unity Point Health in Sioux City, IA. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2024 at Rohde Funeral Home in Kingsley, IA. Burial will be at Good Hope Cemetery, rural Correctionville, IA. Visitation begins Monday at 9:00 a.m. with family present at funeral home.

Gordon George Schneider

Gordon George Schneider, age 90 of Granville IA died Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Orange City Area Health System in Orange City, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville, Iowa with Rev. Daniel Greving officiating and Deacon Dan Goebel assisting. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Granville, Iowa. Graveside military honors will be conducted by the Granville Veterans. Visitation with family present will be 4-6:30 p.m. on Friday, there will be a Knights of Columbus rosary and vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. all at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville. Visitation will resume from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Services have been entrusted to the Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. www.fischfh.com

George Laughton

George Laughton, 89, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa.  Pastor Jason Larson 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 Thursday, February 29, 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 service time on Friday 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. Attendee panel closed

Kay Romaine Parkin

Kay Romaine Parkin, 76, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on February 22, 2024, after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s. She fought with courage, positivity, and humor. She was surrounded by family and loved ones as she made her way into Heaven. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 1 p.m. at United Methodist Church in LeMars, Iowa. A dessert reception will follow at the church. Please wear something that is reflective of her colorful personality. 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, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Pitt Hopkins Research Foundation.

Karen Bowman

Karen Bowman, 66, of Akron, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Private family services will be held in Akron. Burial will be in the Westfield Township Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. Attendee panel closed

Malcolm Whitfield Brodie

Malcolm Whitfield Brodie, age 94, of Washington, Iowa, formerly of Akron, Iowa, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Halcyon House in Washington, Iowa. Celebration of life services will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Rexwinkle Funeral Home in Akron, Iowa, where the family will be present to receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Interment with military honors provided by the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron will be held at the Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery in rural Plymouth County. In lieu of flowers, a general memorial has been established. The Jones & Eden Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of arrangements in Washington. The Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron is in charge of arrangements in Akron. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Clara L. Hunter

Clara L. Hunter, 76, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Le Mars. Rev. Jon Meredith will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Remsen, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. The family will be present from 5-7 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 on Monday. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Gerald “Gerry” Lorenz

Gerald ‘Gerry’ Lorenz, 93 of Le Mars, Iowa and formerly of Creston, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars. Memorial Services will be held in spring 2024. Burial with military honors will follow at Memorial Cemetery 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

James “Jim” Welch

James ‘Jim’ Welch, 91 of Akron, Iowa passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Akron. Burial with military honors 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 followed by a Parish Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m., all on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com

Dylan DeRocher

Dylan DeRocher, 19, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at All Saints Catholic Parish - St. Joseph Church in Le Mars.  Father Douglas Klein will celebrate Mass.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars, Iowa.  Visitation with the family present will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2024, at All Saints Catholic Parish - St. Joseph Church in Le Mars.  There will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m.  Visitation will resume from 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 Dylan DeRocher Scholarship Fund, in care of the...

Justin Stabe

Justin Stabe, 54 of Akron, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at his home. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. Burial with military honors will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation with the family present will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron, Iowa. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Della E. Delperdang

Della E. Delperdang, 101, of Kingsley, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Kingsley Specialty Care. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at First Lutheran Church in Kingsley. Rev. Jason Letsche will officiate. Burial will follow at Kingsley Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Johnson – Earnest Funeral Home in Kingsley. The family will be present from 5-7 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 on Saturday. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Mark Peter Molzen

Mark Peter Molzen (64) of rural Akron, died Tuesday, February 6th, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 10th, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Remsen, with Pastor Will Dole officiating. Visitation with the family present will be Friday from 5-7 p.m. with a time of sharing at 6:30 p.m. at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, IA. www.fischfh.com

Clifford John Tonsfeldt

Clifford John Tonsfeldt, age 101, of Remsen, IA passed away Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at Heartland Care Center in Marcus, IA. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Remsen, with the Pastor Alan Cummins officiating. Burial will follow in the Remsen Community Cemetery. Visitation with family present will start at 9 a.m. on Friday at the church in Remsen. Funeral will be live-streamed at www.fischfh.com.

Kathy Marie Hansson

 Kathy Marie Hansson, 75, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars.   A Celebration of Life service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa.   Pastor Luke Cargin will officiate.   Burial will follow at a later date at the Moorland Cemetery in Moorland, Michigan.   Visitation with the family present will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.   Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Ellen J. Kerr

Ellen J. Kerr, 72, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars.   Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at All Saints Catholic Parish -St. Joseph Church in Le Mars.   Father Tom Flanagan will celebrate Mass.   Burial will follow at a later date at Holy Name Cemetery in Marcus, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 5, 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.   There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to Mass on Tuesday.   Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Lorraine Foley

Lorraine Foley, 91, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at her home in Le Mars.   Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at All Saints Catholic Parish, St. James Church in Le Mars.   Father Doug Klein will officiate.   Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars.   Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 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 5:00 p.m.   There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to Mass on Thursday.

Mary Ellen Fulton

Mary Ellen Fulton, 85, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 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 will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at St. Joseph Church. The family will be present from 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary at 5:30 p.m. and a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to Mass on Friday. The Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting Mary’s family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Patricia “Pat” Schwarz

Patricia “Pat” Schwarz, 74 of Kingsley passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Hillcrest Health Care Center, Hawarden, IA. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Kingsley, IA. Rohde Funeral Home, Kingsley, IA is handling funeral arrangements.

Dean O. Dunn

Dean O. Dunn, 93, of Merrill, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Unity Point Health in Sioux City, Iowa. A Celebration of Life Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars, Iowa. Rev. Christian Meier will officiate. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Mauer Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. The family will be present from 5-7 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 service on Wednesday. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Norma Jean Rabey

Norma Jean Rabey, 79 of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron, Iowa with Pastor Susan Juilfs officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation with the family present will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with Rexwinkel Funeral Home of Akron. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Larry Timmins

Larry Timmins, 64, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Rejoice! Community Church in Le Mars.  Pastor Fred Gums will officiate.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be at the Knight of Columbus Hall in Le Mars immediately following the 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.

Marilyn Kay (Rees) Wingert

Marilyn Kay (Rees) Wingert, 87, of Le Mars, Iowa, died Monday, January 22, 2024, at Brentwood Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars.  Abiding by her wishes, her body has been cremated and there will be no viewing or services.   Any memorials should be made to your local “Women Against Violence” (or a safe house for battered women and children).   The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting Marilyn’s family with arrangements.   Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Jeffrey Lewis

Jeffrey Lewis, 58, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, formerly of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge. A Celebration of Life Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Deacon Doug Heeren will officiate. Burial will take place at a later date at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Remsen, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.  Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Darlene Feller

Darlene M. Feller, 86, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Oyens, Iowa. Father Timothy Pick will celebrate Mass. Burial will follow at St. Catherine Cemetery in Oyens. There will be a Parish Rosary at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will follow the Rosary until 7:00 p.m. There will be a Scriptural Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. 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 Darlene’s name to the Orange City Area Home Health and Hospice or to a charity of your choice.

Patricia Hunter

Patricia Hunter, 68, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars following a brief battle with lung cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Shirley McGillicuddy

Shirley Ann (Fay) McGillicuddy, 86, of Rifle, Colorado, formerly of Akron, Iowa, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Grand River Health in Rifle, Colorado surrounded by her family. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron, Iowa.  Pastor Stuart Schuerr will officiate. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Akron, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. There will be a time of Memory Sharing at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron, Iowa. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Helen Moffatt

Helen Moffatt, 92, of Akron, Iowa, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Sunrise Senior Living in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron, Iowa.  Pastor Steve Jewett and Chaplain Richard Cogan will officiate.  Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Akron.  Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron.  There will be 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 Akron, Iowa.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Martin “Mert” Toben

Martin 'Mert' Toben, 77, of Akron, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at his home in Akron surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. Pastor Christina Driver will officiate. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation with the family present will be from noon until service time on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, and following the service during at reception, 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.

Peter Lawrence Stoll

Peter Lawrence Stoll, age 84 of Alton, IA passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Prairie Ridge Care Center in Orange City, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton, Iowa with Rev. Daniel Greving officiating, Rev. Mark Stoll concelebrating and Deacon Dan Goebel assisting. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Alton, Iowa. Visitation with family present will be 4-6:30 p.m. on Monday, there will be a vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. followed by a rosary all at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton. Visitation will resume from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Services have been entrusted to the Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. www.fischfh.com

Kevin Nobel

Kevin Nobel, 64, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at his home in Le Mars surrounded by his family. Abiding by his wishes, cremation will take place.  A Celebration of Life will be at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2023, at Rejoice! Community Church in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be from 11:00 a.m. until service time 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.

Daniel John Loutsch

Daniel John Loutsch, age 79 of Remsen, IA passed away on January 14, 2024 at the Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen. Visitation with family present will be 4-7 PM. Thursday Jan. 18 there will be a parish rosary and vigil prayer service at 5 PM all at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Visitation will resume from 9:30-10:15 AM on 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

Dr. Ronald A. Galles

Dr. Ronald A. Galles, age 75, a lifelong resident of Marcus, IA, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at the Happy Siesta Care Center in Remsen, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus, IA. Pastor Timothy Pick and Deacon Jerry Bertrand will officiate. Burial will be at Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Marcus, IA. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, with the family present from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday night at Holy Name Catholic Church. There will be a Knight’s of Columbus Rosary at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday and a 7:00 p.m. prayer service Wednesday night, following visitation at the church. The Greenwood-Schubert Funeral Home in Marcus is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.greenwoodfuneral.com.

Joyce Loutsch

Joyce Loutsch, 93, of Remsen, IA, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, Iowa with Rev. Matthew Schilmoeller officiating and Rev. Timothy Pick concelebrating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen, Iowa. Visitation with family present will be 4-7p.m. on Tuesday, there will be a parish rosary and vigil prayer service at 5 p.m. all at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Visitation will resume from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to the Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. www.fischfh.com

Dean Douglas Rodenburgh

Dean Douglas Rodenburgh, 56, of Parker, CO, formerly of Le Mars, IA, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, in his Colorado home. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January, 17, 2024, at Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars, Iowa. Rev. Mike Metten of Rejoice Community Church will officiate. Visitation with the family present will begin 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will resume at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through mauerjohnsonfh.com

Norbert Evans

Norbert Evans, 77, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Accura HealthCare of Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at All Saints Parish - St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars with Reverend Doug Klein officiating. Burial will follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Oyens, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will begin at 4:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 5:30 p.m and a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. all on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Francis Hamman

Francis Hamman, 90 of Kingsley died Tuesday, January 9 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 15 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Kingsley, IA. Burial will be at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery. Visitation begins at 9:00 a.m. Monday at St. Michael Catholic Church. Rohde Funeral Home of Kingsley is handling funeral arrangement.
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