Obituaries

Kevin Randall Ortmann

Kevin Randall Ortmann

Nov 17, 2019

In lieu of flowers please direct memorial contributions to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. Kevin Randall Ortmann, 40, of Remsen passed away from Glioblastoma on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 at St. Mary’s...

Lorraine Miller

Lorraine Miller

Nov 15, 2019

Lorraine Miller, 89, of Remsen passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 at Heartland Care Center in Marcus, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 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 with family present will be...

Marcel "Jinx" Matgen

Marcel "Jinx" Matgen

Nov 9, 2019

Marcel “Jinx” Matgen, 95, of Remsen passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at Floyd Valley Health Care in LeMars, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 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 with family present...

Stephen Strub

Stephen Strub

Nov 8, 2019

Steve C. Strub, 92, of Marcus, Iowa passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Heartland Care Center in Marcus. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Grace United Methodist Church in Marcus. Rev. Travis Stevick will officiate. Burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le...

Jim Paul Braun

Jim Paul Braun

Oct 31, 2019

James Paul Braun, 62, of Marcus, IA died on Oct. 31, 2019 at Heartland Care Center in Marcus. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 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 with family present will be...

Virgil Clarence Plathe

Virgil Clarence Plathe

Oct 30, 2019

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be directed to Orange City Home Health and Hospice, 1000 Lincoln Cir SE, Orange City, IA 51041.          Virgil C. Plathe, 89 of Alton, Iowa died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 at Prairie Ridge Care Center in Orange City, IA.         Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4 2019...

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....