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Norma Anne Keffeler

Norma Anne Keffeler

Mar 1, 2018

Norma Anne Keffeler, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Happy Siesta Care Center in Remsen, IA on Thursday, March 1 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday March 3, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with the Rev. William McCarthy officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen. Visitation with...

James "J.D." Dean Hunt

James "J.D." Dean Hunt

Feb 15, 2018

Family asks that memorial donations be directed to St. Mary's Church Tuckpointing Project. 609 10th Street, Alton, IA 51003. James Dean “J.D.” Hunt, age 52 of Alton, IA passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD surrounded by his family. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at St....

Fred Martin Ahlers

Fred Martin Ahlers

Feb 13, 2018

Family requests memorials be directed to the Remsen Ambulance and Remsen EMT’s. Fred Ahlers, 73 of LeMars, IA passed away Tuesday Feb. 13, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society in LeMars, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. William McCarthy officiating and Deacon Rick Roder assisting....

Kenneth Gustave Alesch

Kenneth Gustave Alesch

Feb 12, 2018

Kenneth Alesch, 81 years old, of Remsen, IA, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at his home in Remsen. 
 Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. William McCarthy officiating and Deacon Rick Roder assisting. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Remsen. Graveside military honors...

Joann Nitzschke

Joann Nitzschke

Feb 6, 2018

JoAnn Nitzschke 86, of Remsen, ended her journey surrounded by loved ones on Feb. 6, 2018 at Happy Siesta Care Center in Remsen, IA. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Christ Lutheran Church LCMS in Remsen. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. JoAnn was born on Nov. 30, 1931 to Leo and...

Wayne John Heidesch

Wayne John Heidesch

Feb 3, 2018

Wayne John Heidesch, 69, of Remsen, IA, died, unexpectedly, February 3, 2018, at Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA. Visitation with family present will be 4-5 p.m. Tuesday. There will be a parish rosary and vigil prayer service...

Caroline Theresa Horkey

Caroline Theresa Horkey

Jan 31, 2018

Caroline Horkey, 91 years old, of Granville, IA passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Orange City Health Systems Hospital in Orange City, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at St. Jospeh Catholic Church in Granville with Father Dan Greving officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Granville, IA. Visitation...

Doris M. Tritz

Doris M. Tritz

Jan 10, 2018

Doris Tritz, 95 years old, of Remsen, IA passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Floyd Valley Hospital in Lemars, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1p.m. a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. William McCarthy officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen, IA. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m....

Dorothy Josephine Bohnenkamp

Dorothy Josephine Bohnenkamp

Jan 3, 2018

Dorothy Josephine Bohnenkamp, 87 years old, of Remsen, IA passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Happy Siesta Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. William McCarthy officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen, IA....

Timothy Joseph Weiler

Timothy Joseph Weiler

Dec 14, 2017

In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to the family for a cause to be decided at a later date.
 Timothy Joseph Weiler, 56 years old, of Remsen, IA, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN cancer free. 
 Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic...

David Edward Jaminet

David Edward Jaminet

Dec 13, 2017

David Edward Jaminet, 67 of Remsen, Iowa died Dec. 13, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa from complications of Diabetes. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. William McCarthy officiating and Rev. Pat O’Kane concelebrating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery...

Wayne  Edward  Maass

Wayne Edward Maass

Dec 9, 2017

“I am moving to a new permanent location at 6051 500th St, (Hwy B62) Calumet. IA (Liberty Township Cemetery) . Visitors are welcome day or night. Please, no artificial flowers!” Wayne Edward Maass, 81 of Paullina, IA, passed away Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 at his home near Paullina. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at Christ...

Jolene Ann Treinen

Jolene Ann Treinen

Nov 27, 2017

Jolene Treinen, 67, of Montezuma, IA and formerly of Remsen, IA, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 at Milford, Iowa.. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. William McCarthy officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen, IA. Visitation with family present will be...

Daniel Michael Thiel

Daniel Michael Thiel

Nov 21, 2017

Daniel M. “Butch” Thiel, 73, of Le Mars, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Omaha, NE after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. Bruce Lawler officiating and Rev. William McCarthy concelebrating.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery...

Gerald John Bentz

Gerald John Bentz

Nov 5, 2017

Gerald J. Bentz, 77, of Orange City, Iowa, passed away Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at Orange City Health System Hospital, Iowa. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, IA with Rev. William McCarthy officiating.  Burial will follow at a later date at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen,...

Francis Arthur Nilles

Francis Arthur Nilles

Nov 4, 2017

Francis A. Nilles, age 88 of Remsen, Iowa died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 at Floyd Valley Hospital in LeMars, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. William McCarthy officiating.  Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen, IA. Graveside military honors will be conducted...

John Vander Molen

John Vander Molen

Oct 19, 2017

John R. “Wimp” Vander Molen, 88, of Remsen, Iowa, passed away Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at Plymouth Manor Care Center in Le Mars, Iowa. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, IA with hospice chaplain Marie Lykken officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Remsen, IA. Graveside...

Mary Elizabeth Mai

Mary Elizabeth Mai

Oct 19, 2017

Mary Mai of Remsen, Iowa died suddenly on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the Orange City Area Health Hospital shortly after her 91st birthday. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. William McCarthy officiating.  Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen, IA. Visitation with...

Donna Wurth

Donna Wurth

Oct 17, 2017

Madonna Le (Donna)Wurth, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully, in the arms of her husband, on October 17, 2017 in Colorado Springs, CO. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA. Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, at a later date. Visitation...

Joseph Allen Staab

Joseph Allen Staab

Oct 14, 2017

Joseph Allen Staab, 55 of Remsen, IA passed away, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 at his home near Remsen, IA after a year and a half battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. William McCarthy officiating and Deacon Rick Roder assisting. Burial will follow in the...

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