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Mary Ellen Ruden

Mary Ellen Ruden

Jul 10, 2018

Mary Ellen Ruden, 77 years old, of Remsen, IA passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Orange City Area Health System Hospital in Orange City, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Father William McCarthy officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen, IA....

Marvin E. Moos

Marvin E. Moos

Jun 19, 2018

Marvin E. Moos, 82 years old, of Granville, IA passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Granville with Father Dan Greving officiating and Deacon Rick Roder assisting.  Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in...

Shirley Marie Schorg

Shirley Marie Schorg

Jun 9, 2018

Shirley Marie Schorg, 75 years old, of Remsen, IA passed away from her battle with Alzheimers, Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society in LeMars, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. William McCarthy officiating.  Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen,...

Dale Andrew Loutsch

Dale Andrew Loutsch

Jun 1, 2018

Dale Andrew Loutsch, 88, of Remsen, IA, died June 1, 2018, after a one week stay at Happy Siesta in Remsen. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 4, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Remsen, with Fr. William McCarthy officiating and Deacon Rick Roder assisting. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Remsen. Graveside military...

Oscar Dominic Block

Oscar Dominic Block

May 22, 2018

Oscar Dominic Block, 97, of Remsen, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Bavarian Meadows in Remsen, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 25, 10:30 am, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Remsen, with the Fr. William McCarthy officiating, Fr. Craig Collison concelebrating and Deacon Rick Roder assisting. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in...

James Leonard Grunden

James Leonard Grunden

May 20, 2018

James “Jim” L. Grunden, 81, of Remsen, Iowa passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, IA. Memorial mass will be Friday, June 8, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, IA with Fr. William McCarthy officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen. Visitation with...

Joseph Henry Kellen

Joseph Henry Kellen

May 14, 2018

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Briar Cliff University or Alton St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Joseph Henry Kellen, 80, of Alton, Iowa passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018, at a Sioux City hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 18, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton, IA with Rev. Dan...

Nicholas J. Loutsch

Nicholas J. Loutsch

May 11, 2018

Nicholas J. Loutsch, 91 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away unexpectedly at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa on Friday May 11, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, with Fr. William McCarthy officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in...

Irvin D. Schroeder

Irvin D. Schroeder

Apr 8, 2018

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Mary's Church or St. Mary's Schools in Remsen. Irvin Schroeder, 93, of Remsen, IA died Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living in Remsen, Iowa. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Remsen, with the Rev. William...

Alma Emma Adele Maass

Alma Emma Adele Maass

Apr 1, 2018

Alma Emma Adele Maass, 92 years old, of Remsen, IA, died Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society in LeMars, IA.

 Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Christ Lutheran Church LCMS in Remsen with Pastor Duane Miesner officiating. Burial will follow in the Remsen Community Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be Wednesday from 5-7...

Helen J. Galles

Helen J. Galles

Mar 23, 2018

Helen Galles, 73 years old, of Remsen, IA, died Friday, March 23, 2018 in Remsen. 

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Remsen with Rev. William McCarthy officiating and Deacon Rick Roder assisting. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen. Visitation with family present will be Monday from 4-7...

Elmer "Lee" "Coach" Treinen

Elmer "Lee" "Coach" Treinen

Mar 18, 2018

Elmer “Lee” “Coach” Treinen, 87, of Greeley, CO formerly of Remsen, IA passed away March 18, 2018 at Ashley Manor in Evans, CO. He was born October 21, 1930 in Remsen to Elmer Theodore and Grace G. (Hammond) Treinen. He attended St. Mary’s School in Remsen where he trained kids in the fundamentals of sports. Lee was a custodian for...

Virginia May Ganger

Virginia May Ganger

Mar 14, 2018

Grandma Virginia Ganger, 94 years, 10 months and 2 days, formerly of Peterson, IA, passed away on Wednesday March 14, 2018 at Brentwood Care Facility in LeMars, IA surrounded by family. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2018 at Peterson First United Methodist Church in Peterson, Iowa with Darla Rock CLS officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakland...

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...

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