Obituaries

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,...

Lela Mary Gergen

Lela Mary Gergen

Feb 5, 2025

Lela Mary Gergen, 83, of Lake City, Iowa and formerly of Granville, Iowa died Feb 5, 2025, at Accura Health Care in Lake City, Iowa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Alton, Iowa, with Rev. Daniel Greving officiating and Deacon Dan Goebel assisting. Burial will follow at the...

Ellen Cora Hatz

Ellen Cora Hatz

Feb 2, 2025

Ellen Cora Hatz, age 96 of Remsen, IA passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, IA. 

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating and Deacon Doug Heeren assisting. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in...

Darrell J. Downs

Darrell J. Downs

Feb 1, 2025

In lieu of gifts and flowers please direct donations to the family for a cause to be decided at a later date. Please send to P. O. Box 103, Marcus, IA 51035. 

Darrell J. Downs, 87, of Marcus, IA, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at Unity Point Health-St. Luke’s in Sioux City, IA. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m....

Ronald Lee Minten

Ronald Lee Minten

Jan 25, 2025

Ronald Lee Minten, age 78 of Springfield, SD and formerly of Alton, IA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall, SD

There will be a celebration of Life on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 from 7-9 p.m. at the Springfield Community Center in Springfield, SD.   In lieu of gifts and flowers please...

Joseph M. Gaul

Joseph M. Gaul

Jan 25, 2025

Joseph Michael Gaul, age 86 of Granville IA passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, Iowa. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville, Iowa with Rev. Daniel Greving officiating and Deacon Dan Goebel assisting. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph...

Brad Francis Thiel

Brad Francis Thiel

Jan 24, 2025

In lieu of gifts and flowers please directs memorials to the family to assist with medical, funeral expenses and for his son Aarons future. Please send to The family of Brad Thiel c/o Fisch Funeral Home & Monument, LLC, P. O. Box 262, Remsen, IA 51050. 

Brad F. Thiel, age 50, of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Remsen, Iowa passed away...

Shirley Ann Shea

Shirley Ann Shea

Jan 23, 2025

Shirley A. Shea, 87, of Marcus, IA, passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 at Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa surrounded by her family. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating and Deacon Jerry Bertrand assisting. Burial will follow at Holy Name Cemetery in...

Janet Kay Wurth

Janet Kay Wurth

Jan 18, 2025

In lieu of gifts and flowers please direct memorials to the family for a cause to be decided at a later date. Please send to The Janet Wurth family, P. O. Box 262, Remsen, IA 51050.

Janet Wurth, age 87, of Remsen, Iowa passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 at home surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian burial...

Wilfred Goth

Wilfred Goth

Jan 8, 2025

Wilfred Edward Goth, age 92, of Marcus, IA passed away January 8, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD due to injuries sustained from a fall. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating, Rev. Eugene Murray concelebrating and Deacon Jerry...

Phyllis Teresa Rashid

Phyllis Teresa Rashid

Jan 2, 2025

“A mothers love is infinite. A child can’t outgrow it and a mother can’t conceal it” Anyone who knew Phyllis T. Rashid, age 101, would have surely sensed the depths of that emotion from her. Her greatest joy & honor was to be called Mom, Sithee & Aunt Phyllis. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 at...

Dale Alan Shriver

Dale Alan Shriver

Dec 30, 2024

Dale Alan Shriver, age 65, of Sutherland, IA passed away on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 at Orange City Health Systems in Orange City, IA.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 at Church of Christ in Sutherland, IA with Pastor John Erickson officiating. Burial will follow at Waterman Cemetery in Sutherland, IA. Visitation with family present will...

Mary Frances Roder

Mary Frances Roder

Dec 19, 2024

Mary Roder of Remsen, Iowa, died Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Happy Siesta Healthcare Center in Remsen, just six days after her beloved husband Richard. She was 88 years old.

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary and her husband, Richard W. Roder, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. Timothy...

Richard William Roder

Richard William Roder

Dec 13, 2024

Dick Roder of Remsen, Iowa, died Friday, December 13, 2024, at Happy Siesta Healthcare Center in Remsen, with his beloved wife, Mary, at his side. He was 89 years old.

Mass of Christian Burial for Dick and his wife Mary, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, Iowa, with Rev. Timothy Pick...

Colleen Ann Kunkel

Colleen Ann Kunkel

Nov 25, 2024

Colleen Ann Kunkel, age 94, of Remsen passed away on Monday, Nov. `25, 2024 at Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living in Remsen, IA.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating and Deacon Doug Heeren assisting. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in...

Renee Ellen Krug

Renee Ellen Krug

Nov 24, 2024

Renee E. Krug, age 74, of Sioux City, IA and formerly of Remsen, IA passed away surrounded by her family, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 at her home in Sioux City, IA.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating and Deacon Doug...

David Raymond Ruden

David Raymond Ruden

Nov 20, 2024

David “Dave” Raymond Ruden, (79) of Orange City, IA and formerly of Remsen, IA passed away on Wednesday, November 20th 2024.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Alton, Iowa with Rev. Daniel Greving officiating and Deacon Dan Goebel assisting. Burial will follow at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery...