Obituaries

Richard Geerdes

Richard Geerdes

Oct 30, 2019

Cleghorn, Iowa – Richard R. Geerdes, 51, of Cleghorn, Iowa passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at this home following a brief illness with cancer. A Graveside Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Marcus Amherst Cemetery, Marcus, Iowa. Rev. Don Meyer will officiate. Richard Ray Geerdes was born on June 17, 1968...

Vincent Henry Masuen

Vincent Henry Masuen

Oct 19, 2019

Vincent Henry Masuen, age 93 of LeMars, IA, passed away on October 19, 2019 at Happy Siesta Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Oyens, IA with Father William McCarthy officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Oyens, IA.  Graveside military honors will be conducted...

Edith Sand

Edith Sand

Oct 12, 2019

Marcus, Iowa – Edith ‘Edy’ Mae Sand, of Marcus, Iowa went to her eternal rest October 12, 2019 at the age of 96 at the Heartland Care Center in Marcus. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus, Iowa. Burial will follow at Holy Name Cemetery...

Ronald Marvin Pottebaum

Ronald Marvin Pottebaum

Oct 6, 2019

Ronald Marvin Pottebaum, 76, of Pierson, IA died on Oct. 6, 2019 at his home near Pierson. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Father William McCarthy officiating and Deacon Rick Roder assisting.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen, IA.  Graveside military...

James Michael Budden

James Michael Budden

Oct 5, 2019

In lieu of flowers please direct memorials to the family, for a cause to be determined at a later date. James “Jim” Michael Budden, age 71 of Granville, IA was born into eternal life on Saturday October 5, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.    Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 at...

Dennis J. Bachmann

Dennis J. Bachmann

Oct 2, 2019

Dennis J. Bachmann, 72 years old, of Montpelier, VA, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, in Mechanicsville, VA.           Graveside service will be 1p.m. Friday June 5, 2020 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Granville.  Graveside military honors will be conducted by the Granville Veterans.               Dennis was born June 5, 1947, at Granville, IA,...

Charlie Nelson

Charlie Nelson

Sep 28, 2019

Charlie Anne Nelson, 31, of Marcus, Iowa, passed to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon, Iowa. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Peace Lutheran Church in Marcus. Rev. Kevin Roop will officiate. Burial will follow at Marcus Amherst Cemetery. Visitation with the family...

Ethel Mary Homan

Ethel Mary Homan

Sep 16, 2019

Ethel Mary Homan,age 89, of Remsen, IA passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2019 surrounded by her children at her home in Remsen, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Father William McCarthy officiating and Deacon Rick Roder assisting.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s...

Milton Delperdang

Milton Delperdang

Sep 15, 2019

Milton V. Delperdang, 96, of Marcus, Iowa passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the Heartland Care Center in Marcus. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus, Iowa. Burial will follow at Holy Name Cemetery in Marcus with military honors conducted by F.I. Goodburn...

Carol Jean Weber

Carol Jean Weber

Sep 8, 2019

Carol Jean Weber, age 80, of Remsen, IA passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Father William McCarthy officiating.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen, IA.  Visitation...

Cyril John Haupert

Cyril John Haupert

Sep 1, 2019

Cyril John Haupert, age 90, of Alton, Iowa, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 at Orange City Health System in Orange City, Iowa.  Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton with the Father Daniel Greving officiating.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Alton. Visitation with family...

Bette Jean Zimmerman

Bette Jean Zimmerman

Aug 31, 2019

Bette Jean Zimmerman, age 78 of Remsen, Iowa grew her angel wings on August 31, 2019.  She passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by the love of her family.  Bette was born on March 20, 1941. She is preceded in death by her mother Sylvia (Sue) Hames and father, Lawrence (Humpy) Hames.  Bette is survived by her three children: Julie...

Delores Grauer

Delores Grauer

Aug 29, 2019

Marcus, Iowa – Delores Elaine Grauer, 90, went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Peace Lutheran Church in Marcus. Rev. Kevin Roop will officiate. Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, rural Marcus. Visitation will begin...

Harlan Frederick Klingbeil

Harlan Frederick Klingbeil

Aug 28, 2019

Harlan F. Klingbeil, age 84 of LeMars, IA passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 at Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City, IA.   Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019 at Christ Lutheran Church LCMS in Remsen.  Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery rural Marcus, IA. Visitation with family present will be Monday from 4-6 p.m....

Gerald  "Jerry" Schroeder

Gerald "Jerry" Schroeder

Aug 24, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” Schroeder, age 84, passed away on August 24, 2019 holding the hand of the love of his life, Marian Bowker Schroeder. Visitation with family present will be Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 from 9-10:30 a.m. There will be a rosary, vigil prayer service and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 10:30 a.m. with Father William McCarthy officiating all at Fisch Funeral...

Charlette Ann Schaa

Charlette Ann Schaa

Aug 24, 2019

Charlette Ann Schaa, age 79 of Granville, IA died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 at Sanford Senior Care in Sheldon, IA.   Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 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 Catholic Cemetery...

Mary Helget

Mary Helget

Aug 23, 2019

Mary 'Pat' Patricia Helget, 85, of Cleghorn, Iowa passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus, Iowa with Father Bill McCarthy, celebrating. Burial will follow at Holy Name Cemetery in Marcus. Visitation will...

Arlene Virgine Wolf

Arlene Virgine Wolf

Aug 23, 2019

Arlene Virgine (Koch) Letsche Wolf, age 96 of Remsen, IA passed away Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen.  Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019 at Christ Lutheran Church LCMS in Remsen, with Pastor Garret Kasper officiating.  Burial will follow at the Remsen Community Cemetery.  Visitation with family present will be...

James Theodore Nilles

James Theodore Nilles

Aug 3, 2019

James Theodore Nilles,79,of Escondido, CA and Granville, IA, passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, atOrange City Health System Hospital in Orange City, IA.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday Aug. 9, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville, with Father Daniel Greving officiating. Burial will be at a later date in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation...

Pete Alvis Thill

Pete Alvis Thill

Aug 1, 2019

Peter “Pete” Alvis Thill,68 years old, of Sioux City, IA, passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, at Touchstone Living Center in Sioux City, IA.           Celebration of life visitation will be 5-7 p.m. on Thursday Aug. 8, 2019 at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen.             Pete was born March 11, 1951, at Le...