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Shirley A. Bass

Shirley A. Bass

Mar 26, 2025

In lieu of gifts and flowers please direct memorial donations to the family for a cause to be decided at a later date. Send to P. O. Box 142, Remsen, IA 51050.

Shirley Ann Bass, affectionally known as “Old Grandma” age 87, of Remsen, IA, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2025 in Remsen, IA after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mass...

Debra Faye Hagey

Debra Faye Hagey

Mar 22, 2025

In lieu of gifts and flowers please direct memorial donations to the family for a cause to be decided at a later date.  Send to P. O. Box 172, Remsen, IA 51050.

Debra Faye Hagey, age 74, of Remsen, IA, died on Saturday, March 22, 2025,at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD after a courageous battle with cancer.

Memorial mass will...

Louise Auchstetter

Louise Auchstetter

Mar 19, 2025

Louise Auchstetter, age 85, of Hospers, IA passed away peacefully at her home in Hospers on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hospers, IA, with Fr. Daniel Greving officiating. Burial will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery in Hospers. Visitation with family present will be Monday...

Phyllis Jungers

Phyllis Jungers

Mar 16, 2025

In lieu of gifts and flowers please direct memorials to Dan Jungers, 2501 6th Street Apt. 213, Sheldon, IA 51201 for a cause to be decided at a later date.

Phyllis Marlene Jungers, age 84, Hospers, IA, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, surrounded by family at Fieldcrest in Sheldon. She fought a courageous battle with Sjogren’s and congestive heart failure.

Mass...

Lynette Louise Wilson

Lynette Louise Wilson

Mar 14, 2025

Lynette Wilson passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars, Iowa.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church LCMS in Remsen, with Pastor Matt Martin officiating. Burial will follow at the Remsen Community Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30-10:15 a.m. at the church. Services have been entrusted...

Barbara Harris

Barbara Harris

Mar 11, 2025

Barbara Marie Harris, age 74, of Marcus, IA passed away on March 11, 2025 at Heartland Care Center in Marcus.

Graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Holy Name Cemetery in Marcus, IA with Rev. Timothy Pick officiating.  Service has been entrusted to Fisch Funeral Home & Monument Earnest-Johnson Chapel in Marcus, IA.

Barbara was born December 25,...

Marietta Alesch

Marietta Alesch

Mar 5, 2025

In lieu of gifts and flowers please make donations to the Remsen Fire Department, Flags for Vet-Wasmer American Legion Post 241 in Le Mars.

Marietta Alesch, age 83 years old, of Remsen, IA, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, surrounded by her family, at her home in Remsen.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at St. Mary's...

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...

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