Obituaries

Mary Nilles

Mary Nilles

Apr 27, 2025

Mary Nilles, age 83, of Granville, IA, and Escondido, CA, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at her home in Granville.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday May 2, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville, with Father Daniel Greving officiating and Deacon Dan Goebel assisting. Visitation with family present will be Thursday from 4-6 p.m., rosary 5...

Vera Sterrett

Vera Sterrett

Apr 25, 2025

Vera L. Sterrett, of Marcus, Iowa, was welcomed into Heaven on April 25, 2025 at the age of 97.

Memorial service will be Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. with Ron Rice officiating at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument, Earnest-Johnson Chapel in Marcus, IA. There will be a visitation with family present from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Burial will...

Lynn WIlliam Fromme

Lynn WIlliam Fromme

Apr 25, 2025

In lieu of gifts and flowers please direct memorials to the Remsen Ambulance or St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Remsen.

Lynn Fromme, age 80, of Remsen, IA died Friday, April 25, 2025.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Remsen, with the Rev. Alan Cummins officiating. Burial will be in Remsen City...

Dennis Avery

Dennis Avery

Apr 18, 2025

Dennis Avery, age 64, father of three wonderful children, beloved Papa, and husband, passed away on the morning of April 18, 2025.

A celebration of life will be 4-7 p.m. Friday April 25 at Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument, 101 W 2nd St., Kingsley, IA.

Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 2693, Sioux City, IA 51102.

Plants may be sent to the...

Wilson Jeffrey Dean Kuchel

Wilson Jeffrey Dean Kuchel

Apr 17, 2025

Wilson Jeffrey Dean Kuchel Baby, the cherished baby of Cam and Kimberly Kuchel and beloved sibling of Easton, Joanna and Natalie, passed away on April 17, 2025. Although his time on Earth was brief, his love and joy touched all who knew him.

A Memorial prayer service will be held Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic...

Susan Ruden

Susan Ruden

Apr 17, 2025

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.

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...

Beverly Galles

Beverly Galles

Apr 17, 2025

The family requests that memorials be made in Beverly’s name to Cherokee Hospice.

Beverly Mae Galles, Age 94, a lifelong resident of Marcus, IA, passed away, Thursday, April 17, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Cherokee, Iowa, after a short illness.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Peace Lutheran Church in Marcus, with Pastor Kevin Roop officiating....

John L. Ahlers

John L. Ahlers

Apr 11, 2025

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Cherokee.

John L. Ahlers, age 81 of Cherokee, IA, died April 11, 2025, at Accura Health Care in Cherokee after a short illness.

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...

Steven William Paulsen

Steven William Paulsen

Mar 29, 2025

Steven William Paulsen, age 81, of Granville, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville with Father Dan Greving officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Granville. Graveside military honors will...

Shirley A. Bass

Shirley A. Bass

Mar 26, 2025

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.

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...

Debra Faye Hagey

Debra Faye Hagey

Mar 22, 2025

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 172, Remsen, IA 51050.

Debra Faye Hagey, age 74, of Remsen, IA, died on Saturday, March 22, 2025,at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD after a courageous battle with cancer.

Memorial mass will...

Louise Auchstetter

Louise Auchstetter

Mar 19, 2025

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...

Phyllis Jungers

Phyllis Jungers

Mar 16, 2025

In lieu of gifts and flowers please direct memorials to Dan Jungers, 2501 6th Street Apt. 213, Sheldon, IA 51201 for a cause to be decided at a later date.

Phyllis Marlene Jungers, age 84, Hospers, IA, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, surrounded by family at Fieldcrest in Sheldon. She fought a courageous battle with Sjogren’s and congestive heart failure.

Mass...

Lynette Louise Wilson

Lynette Louise Wilson

Mar 14, 2025

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...

Barbara Harris

Barbara Harris

Mar 11, 2025

Barbara Marie Harris, age 74, of Marcus, IA passed away on March 11, 2025 at Heartland Care Center in Marcus.

Graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Holy Name Cemetery in Marcus, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating.  Service has been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument Earnest-Johnson Chapel in Marcus, IA.

Barbara was born December 25,...

Marietta Alesch

Marietta Alesch

Mar 5, 2025

In lieu of gifts and flowers please make donations to the Remsen Fire Department, Flags for Vet-Wasmer American Legion Post 241 in Le Mars.

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...

Ruth Hohbach

Ruth Hohbach

Mar 2, 2025

Ruth Jean (Miller) Hohbach, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother entered her eternal rest on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the age of 89. 

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Marcus, Iowa with Pastor Kevin Roop officiating. Burial will follow at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, rural Marcus,...

Francis Lawrence Goebel

Francis Lawrence Goebel

Feb 25, 2025

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...

Jolene M. Kotschwar

Jolene M. Kotschwar

Feb 15, 2025

Jolene Marie Kotschwar, age 67 of Fremont, NE, passed Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 in Lincoln, NE.

Private family funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 at Christ Lutheran Church LCMS in Remsen with Pastor Matt Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Remsen Community Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, IA....

Dennis M. Von Arb

Dennis M. Von Arb

Feb 9, 2025

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,...