Obituaries

Orville Portz

Orville Portz

Dec 26, 2022

Orville Matthew Portz, age 88 of Remsen, IA, passed away on December 26, 2022 at Heartland Care Center in Marcus surrounded by his family.    Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Father Timothy Pick officiating and Deacon Doug Heeren assisting.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery...

John "Jack" Bernard Shea

John "Jack" Bernard Shea

Dec 23, 2022

 

John Bernard “Jack” Shea, age 82 of Marcus, IA, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 at his home in Marcus.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus, IA with Fr. Timothy Pick officiating, Fr. Eugene Murray concelebrating and Deacon Gerald Bertrand assisting.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery...

Ellen  Klaschen

Ellen Klaschen

Dec 22, 2022

Ellen Frances Klaschen, 94, of Yankton, South Dakota, formerly of Marcus, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Avera Sister James Nursing Home in Yankton. A family graveside service will take place at a later date at Holy Name Cemetery in Marcus, Iowa. Ellen Frances Klaschen was born on July 29, 1928, in Le Mars, Iowa, the daughter...

Mary Jean "Jeanie" Schmitz

Mary Jean "Jeanie" Schmitz

Dec 19, 2022

Memorial donations can be directed to Catholic Daughters of America or The Suites of Ankeny where mom resided for three years.   Mary Jean “Jeanie” Schmitz, age 82 of Ankeny, IA, passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2022 at The Suites of Ankeny where she resided for almost the past three years.  

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday,...

Danielle Niichel

Danielle Niichel

Dec 3, 2022

Danielle Patrice Niichel, 55 years old, of Remsen, IAdied Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, IA.    

Memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen with Pastor William Dole officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Granville, IA.  Visitation with family present will be from...

Donald Becker

Donald Becker

Dec 3, 2022

Donald P. Becker, 90, of Hospers, IA passed away at home on Saturday, December 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.   Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hospers with Father Dan Greving officiating and Deacon Dan Goebel assisting. Burial will follow in the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in...

Carla Stodden

Carla Stodden

Dec 2, 2022

Carla L. Stodden, 62, of Marcus, Iowa, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Heartland Care Center in Marcus. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Peace Lutheran Church in Marcus. Rev. Kevin Roop will officiate. Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, rural Marcus. Visitation with the family present will...

James "Jim" Krier

James "Jim" Krier

Dec 1, 2022

In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations to the family for a cause to be decided at a later date. Please send to attn: James Krier Family, Fisch Funeral Home & Monument, PO Box 262, Remsen, IA 51050

James “Jim” Krier, 76 of Remsen, IA passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Unity Point Health-St. Luke’s Hospital...

Margaret "Peg" Niehus

Margaret "Peg" Niehus

Nov 28, 2022

Margaret “Peg” Niehus 90 of Remsen, IA, passed away at Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living in Remsen IA. Nov. 28th 2022, peacefully surrounded by her family.  

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Father Timothy Pick officiating and Deacon Doug Heeren assisting.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery...

Vivianne A. Erichsen

Vivianne A. Erichsen

Nov 24, 2022

Vivianne A. Erichsen, age 97 of Remsen, IA. passed away on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars, IA.  

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Father Timothy Pick officiating and Deacon Doug Heeren assisting.  Burial will follow at Remsen Community Cemetery.  Visitation...

Elvera Specht

Elvera Specht

Nov 16, 2022

Elvera Elaine Specht, 88, of rural Cleghorn, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at her home. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Marcus, Iowa. Rev. David Doellinger and Rev. Don Meyer will officiate. Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m....

Helen Means

Helen Means

Nov 8, 2022

Darlene Means, 96, of Marcus, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at the Heartland Care Center in Marcus. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus. Father Timothy Pick will celebrate Mass. Burial will follow at Holy Name Cemetery. Visitation with the family present...

Marlyn Richter

Marlyn Richter

Nov 3, 2022

Marlyn Harold Richter, age 83 of Granville, IA passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 at Sanford Senior Care in Sheldon, IA.   Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville, IA, with Father Daniel Greving officiating. Burial will be in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Germantown, IA.  Visitation with family present will...

Joan Alyce Niichel

Joan Alyce Niichel

Oct 30, 2022

  Joan Alyce Niichel, 83 years old, of Granville, IAdied Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, IA.  

 

Memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen with Fr. Daniel Greving officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Granville, IA.  Visitation with family present will be...

Charmaine A. List

Charmaine A. List

Oct 26, 2022

In lieu of gifts and flowers please direct memorials to the family for a cause to be decided at a later date.

 

Charmaine “Char” List, age 92 of Granville, IA passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 at Orange City Area Health System in Orange City Iowa.  

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 31, 2022...

Wayne Horkey

Wayne Horkey

Oct 22, 2022

In lieu of gifts and flowers the family asks that memorials be directed to Orange City Hospital Auxiliary.   Wayne Charles Horkey, age 68 of Alton, IA passed away on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 at Sanford USD Medical Center and Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD with his family by his side.  

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday,...

Melvin John Ruba

Melvin John Ruba

Oct 21, 2022

Melvin John Ruba, age 94, of Remsen Iowa passed away Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 at Orange City Area Health System in Orange City, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Father Timothy Pick officiating, Father Terry Roder concelebrating and Deacon Doug Heeren assisting.  Burial will...

Robert Dominic Groepper

Robert Dominic Groepper

Oct 19, 2022

In lieu of gifts and flowers please direct memorial contributions to the family to help offset Bob's medical expenses.  Send to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument, C/O Vickie Groepper, P. O. Box 262, Remsen, IA 51050

Robert Dominic Groepper, age 75, of Remsen Iowa passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at Sanford USD Medical Center and Hospital in Sioux Falls,...

Verdetta  Peterson

Verdetta Peterson

Oct 2, 2022

Verdetta Ann Peterson, 96, of Marcus, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the Heartland Care Center in Marcus. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Grace United Methodist Church in Marcus. Rev. Dr. Travis Stevick will officiate. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at Grant Cemetery, rural Rodney,...

Dorothy "Dorie" Feller-Kolker

Dorothy "Dorie" Feller-Kolker

Sep 15, 2022

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Hope Angels, The Avalon Ballroom or the Remsen V.F.W.

 

Dorothy “Dorie” Feller-Kolker, age 80 of Remsen, IA. passed away on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 at home surrounded by her children after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday,...