Obituaries

Margaret Reusch

Margaret Reusch

May 20, 2021

Paullina, Iowa - Margaret Reusch, 92, of Paullina, Iowa passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Accura Healthcare of Cherokee. Private graveside services will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Merrill, Iowa. Margaret Emily Reusch was born on October 25, 1928 in rural Hinton, Iowa to John and Anna (Mulder) Bock. She was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church...

Marcelle Simon Schumacher

Marcelle Simon Schumacher

Apr 25, 2021

Marcelle (Simon) Schumacher, 97, a former, long-time resident of Granville, IA, but more recently of Glen Ellyn, IL, died Sunday, April 25, 2021, while in hospice care in Naperville, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Friday, April 30, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville, IA, with Father Daniel Greving officiating. Burial will follow in the...

Daniel Raymond Colling

Daniel Raymond Colling

Apr 20, 2021

Daniel Raymond Colling, 72 years old, of Remsen, Iowa, died on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family following a brief battle with cancer.      Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2021 at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Father William McCarthy officiating, masks are required in church.   Burial...

Yvonne Schnoes

Yvonne Schnoes

Apr 19, 2021

Yvonne C. Schnoes, 85, of Marcus, Iowa passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at the Heartland Care Center in Marcus. Private family services will be held at a later date at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus with burial to follow at Holy Name Cemetery in Marcus. Father Bill McCarthy will celebrate Mass. Yvonne Claire Schnoes was born on...

Phyllis M. Smith

Phyllis M. Smith

Apr 18, 2021

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Kenneth LeRoy Ray

Kenneth LeRoy Ray

Apr 12, 2021

Kenneth LeRoy Ray Jr, age 62, of Washta, IA died at his home on April 12, 2021. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Quimby Baptist Church in Quimby, IA, with Pastor Dan Barnes officiating.  Visitation with family present will be 5-7pm on Friday at the church.  Visitation will resume 1 hour prior to the...

Bernard "Shorty" Thiel

Bernard "Shorty" Thiel

Apr 8, 2021

Bernard “Shorty” Thiel, age 83, of Remsen, IA passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Floyd Valley Health Care in Le Mars, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Father William McCarthy officiating and Deacon Rick Roder assisting, masks are required in church.   Burial will...

Florence Elizabeth Ahlers

Florence Elizabeth Ahlers

Apr 7, 2021

Florence Ahlers, age 95 of Granville, IA passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, IA.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Monday, April 12, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville, IA, with Father Daniel Greving officiating and Deacon Dan Goebel assisting. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph...

Donna Lou Snyder

Donna Lou Snyder

Apr 1, 2021

Donna Lou Snyder, age 82 of Remsen, IA, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars, IA. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, with Pastor Intern Renae Behrends officiating.  Burial will follow at the Remsen Cemetery.  Visitation with family present will be 4-6...

Darlene Clara Arens

Darlene Clara Arens

Mar 28, 2021

Darlene Clara Arens, 92 years old, of Remsen, IA passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Sioux Falls, SD surrounded by her family. Memorial mass will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Father William McCarthy officiating and Deacon Rick Roder assisting, masks will be required in church.   Burial will...

Sandra Kay Schmid

Sandra Kay Schmid

Mar 13, 2021

Sandy Kay Schmid age 74 of Remsen, IA, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Floyd Valley Health Care in LeMars, IA.  Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Christ Lutheran Church LCMS in Remsen, with Pastor Garret Kasper officiating.  Burial will follow at the Remsen Cemetery.  Visitation with family present, keeping to social distancing restrictions...

John Clarkson

John Clarkson

Mar 4, 2021

John “Jack” Clarkson, 80, of Marcus, Iowa went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus, Iowa. Masks and social distancing will be required. Father Bill McCarthy will...

Mary Constance Bunkers

Mary Constance Bunkers

Feb 21, 2021

Mary Constance (Sand) Bunkers, 85 of Granville, IA died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at her home in Granville, IA. Private Services have been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. Mary was born January 21, 1936 in Marcus, IA, the daughter of John and Mae Elizabeth (Carey) Sand. She grew up in Marcus. Mary attended Holy Name School...

Marjorie Mary Kersten

Marjorie Mary Kersten

Feb 10, 2021

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Margie Kersten Legacy Fund at Village Northwest Limited. Donations can be sent to - American State Bank 203 Main St. P.O. Box 85, Hospers, IA 51238 (712) 752-8111. Marjorie Mary Kersten, age 73 of Hospers, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Banner Hospital...

Donald John Schnepf

Donald John Schnepf

Feb 4, 2021

Donald John Schnepf, age 85, of Oyens, IA passed away suddenly on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 at Floyd Valley Health Care in Le Mars, IA.  Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at All Saints Parish - St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars with Father Bruce Lawler officiating and Deacon Paul Gengler assisting. ...

Vicki Lynn Dammel

Vicki Lynn Dammel

Feb 1, 2021

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Ronald Prescott

Ronald Prescott

Feb 1, 2021

Marcus, Iowa – Ronald E. Prescott, 67, of Marcus, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 1, 2021 at his home. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Earnest – Johnson Funeral Home in Marcus. Masks and social distancing will be required. Rev. Alan Cummins of Faith Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial...

Dorothy Kathryn Nemmers

Dorothy Kathryn Nemmers

Jan 29, 2021

Dorothy Kathryn Nemmers, age 103, passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at Park Place Estates Assisted Living in Le Mars, IA.  Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at All Saints Parish - St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars with Father Bruce Lawler officiating and Deacon Paul Gengler assisting.  Masks are required and...

Ronald Joseph Schilmoeller

Ronald Joseph Schilmoeller

Jan 26, 2021

Ronald Schilmoeller, 79, of Remsen, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at a Sioux City hospital.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Father William McCarthy officiating.   Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen, IA.  Graveside military honors will be conducted by American Legion...

Susan Elnora Vaske

Susan Elnora Vaske

Jan 25, 2021

Susie E. Vaske, 72 of Remsen, IA passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 at home. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday, Jan. 29  2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Father William McCarthy officiating, masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen. Visitation with family present...