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James D. Moritz

James D. Moritz

May 21, 2020

James D. Moritz, 88 passed away on Thursday evening, May 21st at Accura Healthcare in LeMars, where he had been a resident since December 2019. Private Mass of Christian Burial will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020  at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Father William McCarthy officiating.  Burial will be at a later date at St....

James John Loutsch

James John Loutsch

May 18, 2020

James J. Loutsch, 86 years old, of Akron, IA passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City, IA. Graveside service, following COVID-19 restrictions will be 2p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2020 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen, IA, with Father William McCarthy officiating.  Military honors will be conducted by V.F.W. Post 3328 and American...

David Evan Niggeling

David Evan Niggeling

May 7, 2020

David E. Niggeling, 76 years old, of Torrance, CA and formerly of Remsen, IA passed away after a short battle with cancer on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, IA.   Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2020 at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen with Father William McCarthy...

Mary A. Croatt

Mary A. Croatt

Apr 4, 2020

Mary A. Croatt, 85, of Sioux City, IA and formerly of Hospers, IA passed away April 4, 2020 at Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City, IA.  Private Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hospers with Father Daniel Greving officiating. Family graveside services will follow in the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Hospers. ...

Sandra A. Ortmann

Sandra A. Ortmann

Apr 4, 2020

Sandra A. Ortmann, 84 years old, of Remsen, IA died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Bavarian Meadows in Remsen, IA.  Due to the COVID-19 restrictions there will be a private Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at St. Mary’ Catholic Church in Remsen with Father William McCarthy officiating. Family graveside services will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in...

Gilbert "Gib" Mathew Schroeder

Gilbert "Gib" Mathew Schroeder

Apr 2, 2020

Gilbert Mathew Schroeder, 92, of Remsen, IA died April 2, 2020 at Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars, IA. Private Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Mary’ Catholic Church in Remsen with Father William McCarthy officiating. Family graveside services will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Remsen.  Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a public memorial mass will...

Paul L. Pick

Paul L. Pick

Mar 10, 2020

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Remsen St. Mary’s Church and Schools. Paul L. Pick, age 84 of Remsen, IA passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his home near Remsen. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, with Father William McCarthy officiating and Deacon...

John Charles Steffen

John Charles Steffen

Feb 14, 2020

John C. Steffen “JB”, age 61 of Remsen, IA,  passed away on February 14, 2020 at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, IA after nearly a five year battle with melanoma. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, with Chaplin Marie Lykken officiating.  Burial will follow in the Remsen...

Darrel William Steffes

Darrel William Steffes

Feb 13, 2020

Darrel William Steffes, age 77, of Granville, IA died Thurs. Feb. 13, 2020 at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, IA. Memorial mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Feb. 18, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville, with Father Daniel Greving officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be Monday from...

Marilyn Margaret Klein

Marilyn Margaret Klein

Feb 5, 2020

Marilyn Margaret Klein, 83, died February 5, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hospers, with Father Doug Klein and Father Daniel Greving and other concelebrating priests.  Burial will follow in the St. Anthony Cemetery in Hospers.  Visitation with family present will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday.  There will...

Matthew Douglas DeHaan

Matthew Douglas DeHaan

Jan 11, 2020

Matthew DeHaan, 26 years old, of Le Mars, IA passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 at Floyd Valley Health Care in Le Mars, IA.            Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at All Saints Parish - St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars with Father Bruce Lawler officiating.  Visitation with family present will be...

Gary "Griz" Schiltz

Gary "Griz" Schiltz

Jan 8, 2020

Services are pending Gary “Griz” Schiltz aka Wise One, 72, of Craig, IA died Wednesday Jan. 8, 2020 peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and kids. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, IA with Pastor Trish Underberg officiating.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in...

Cleon Loretta Augustine

Cleon Loretta Augustine

Jan 7, 2020

Cleon Loretta Augustine, age 82 of Le Mars, IA and formerly of Remsen, IA passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, with Father William McCarthy officiating.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen.  Visitation with family present will...

Joanne Catherine Pohlen

Joanne Catherine Pohlen

Jan 6, 2020

Joanne Catherine Pohlen, Age 72 of Hospers, Iowa passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 at Orange City Area Health Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hospers, with Father Daniel Greving officiating.  Burial will follow in the St. Anthony Cemetery in Hospers.  Visitation with family present will be...

June Elizabeth Schiltz

June Elizabeth Schiltz

Jan 4, 2020

June Elizabeth Schiltz, age 93 of Remsen, IA, died January 4, 2020 at Orange City Area Hospital.   Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, with Father William McCarthy officiating.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen.  Visitation with family present will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday. ...

Della Rae Ringel

Della Rae Ringel

Jan 1, 2020

Della Rae Ringel, 63, of Remsen, IA, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Floyd Valley Health Care in Le Mars, IA.  Funeral Service will be 6 p.m. Monday Jan. 6, 2020 at Christ Lutheran Church LCMS in Remsen, with Pastor Garret Kasper officiating. Visitation with family present will be from 4-6 p.m. on Monday at the church.  Services have...

Frances Ann Ahlers

Frances Ann Ahlers

Jan 1, 2020

Frances Ann Ahlers, age 79 of Marcus, IA and formerly of Granville, IA passed away on Wed., Jan. 1, 2020 at Happy Siesta Health Care in Remsen, IA.    Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville, IA, with Father Daniel Greving officiating and Deacon Dan Goebel assisting. Burial...

Lanise Rae Nissen

Lanise Rae Nissen

Dec 30, 2019

Lanise Rae Nissen, age 49, of Remsen passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at Sanford Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley, IA. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Remsen, with Pastor Chris Nitzel officiating.  Visitation with family present will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in...

Clarice Helen Schmit

Clarice Helen Schmit

Dec 29, 2019

Clarice Helen Schmit, age 82, of Remsen, IA passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Orange City Area Health System in Orange City, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, with Father William McCarthy officiating.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen.  Visitation with...

Barbara Marie Pottebaum

Barbara Marie Pottebaum

Dec 27, 2019

In lieu of flowers please direct memorials to the family to set up a fund for those who so lovingly cared for her.  Gordon Pottebaum, 600 Division Street, Alton, IA 51003. Barbara “Barb” Pottebaum, age 94, of Alton, IA died Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Prairie Ridge Care Center in Orange City, IA.  Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30...

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