Obituaries

Ida Schuette, 87, of Brandon, South Dakota, formerly of Le Mars, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at the Bethany Home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at Christ Lutheran Church, Grant Township, rural Le Mars. ...

The Rev. Gary P. Landsness, 63, of Le Mars, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. Gary Peter Landsness entered this world on Oct. 26, 1956, in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Gerhard and Violet (Amacher) Landsness. He graduated from Monana Grove High School in 1974. ...

Shirlee Ann Wells (Clemens), 84, of Le Mars, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at home with family in Jefferson City, Missouri, following a brief illness. Shirlee was born on Feb. 1, 1935, to Roy and Kitty Wells. She graduated from Le Mars Central High School in 1952, and over the years would remain in close contact with many of her high school classmates, even hosting their 40th reunion at her home...

Mary Jo Eckerman, 88, of Le Mars, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society-Le Mars, Le Mars. Mary Jo Ann Lockard was born in Le Mars, to Gordon and Lola (Jones) Lockard on Oct. 8, 1931. Their family lived in Le Mars, Provo, Utah, North Hollywood, California, and South Hollywood, California, all for a short time before settling in Early, Iowa. ...

Michael P. Wendl, age 72, of New York, New York, formerly of Le Mars, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in New York. The youngest child of Leo and Frances Wendl, Michael was born Aug. 1, 1947, in Fort Dodge. He started his primary education at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School in Fonda, after the family moved from their farm near Gilmore City. ...

The Rev. Gary P. Landsness, 63, of Le Mars, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars. The Rev. Chris Meier will officiate. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. ...

Ida Schuette, 87 of Brandon, South Dakota, and formerly of Le Mars, died on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at Bethany Home in Brandon, South Dakota. Arrangements are pending with Rexwinkel Funeral Home of Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com...

Leo O. Ludwigs, 78, of rural Le Mars, died suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Leodean Otto Ludwigs was born on Oct. 7, 1941, in Le Mars, the son of Otto John and Frances (Siebens) Ludwigs. He was raised on a farm and attended country school. He later graduated from Le Mars Community High School in 1960. After graduation, Leo began a lifelong career on the family farm...

Perry B. Nelson, 60, of Le Mars, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. Perry Benjamin Nelson was born on May 3, 1959, in Spencer, the son of Ben and Anna Mae (Whalen) Nelson. He graduated from Spencer High School and later attended college at Iowa State University in Ames. After college, he began his lifelong career as an electrician. He first worked in California and then moved to Phoenix, Arizona...

Shirlee Ann Wells, 84, of Le Mars, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at home with family in Jefferson City, Missouri. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, at Morningside Chapel Christy Smith Funeral Home in Sioux City, with burial following at Memorial Park Cemetery...

Mark Burton, 54, of Des Moines, and a former Le Mars resident, died Oct. 1, 2019, at his home. Funeral services were held Oct. 8, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home in Des Moines. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Change in service date Leo O. Ludwigs, 78, of rural Le Mars, died suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Christ Lutheran Church, rural Le Mars. The Rev. Shawn Brooks will officiate. ...

Perry B. Nelson, 60, of Le Mars, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. A Celebration of Life service will take place at 7 p.m., Friday, at the Mauer Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. The family will be present to greet friends from 6-7 p.m...

Leo O. Ludwigs, 78, of rural Le Mars, died suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, at Christ Lutheran Church, rural Le Mars. The Rev. Shawn Brooks will officiate. Burial will follow at Christ Lutheran Cemetery. ...

Troy Michael Korver, 58, of Tucson, Arizona, and formerly of Le Mars, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at Casa de la Luz Hospice in Tucson, Arizona. Troy was born on March 11, 1961, in Sioux City, the son of Gary Korver and Glenda (Engbers) Larson. He attended grade school and middle school in Le Mars and East Middle and High School in Sioux City, graduating in 1979...

Gene Floyd Dickman, 92, of Le Mars, formerly of Brunsville, passed away peacefully, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society-Le Mars, in Le Mars. Gene Dickman was born on Sept. 23, 1927, in Brunsville, to Floyd and Katherine (Harms) Dickman. ...

Leo O. Ludwigs, 78, of rural Le Mars, died suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting Leo’s family with funeral arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com...

Perry B. Nelson, 60, of Le Mars, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting Perry’s family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com...

Betty Lou Saltsgiver, 68, of Le Mars, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, following a courageous battle with cancer. Betty Lou Saltsgiver was born on Aug. 15, 1951, in Le Mars, the daughter of LeRoy August and Mildred Rose (Peterson) Schulz. ...

Brian F. Plendl, 58, of Le Mars, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars following a lengthy battle with cancer. Brian Francis Plendl was born on June 23, 1961, in Le Mars, to Kenneth and Cynthia (Schiefen) Plendl. He was raised in Le Mars and attended Le Mars Community High School. Following school, Brian enlisted in the United States Marines on Augu. 20, 1980. He served until March 4, 1983 before returning to Le Mars...

Mitchell L. Anderson, 32, of Hinton, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, following a motor vehicle accident in rural Plymouth County. Mitchell Lee Anderson was born on Jan. 5, 1988, in Sioux City, the son of Darrel and Kelly (Henry) Anderson. He was raised in Hinton, and graduated from Hinton High School in 2006...

Matthew DeHaan, 26, of Le Mars, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars.            Matthew was born on May 3, 1993, the son of Doug and Renee (Gollhofer) DeHaan at Sioux City. He was raised in Le Mars and received his education from Gehlen Catholic School, graduating in 2012. He then worked in the deli at Wal-Mart for two years, and then began working for Wells Enterprises.  ...

Lois C. Krekow, 93, of rural Marcus, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at Orange City Area Health Systems. A Memorial Service will take place at a later date. The Earnest – Johnson Funeral Home in Marcus is assisting Lois’ family with funeral arrangements...

Brian F. Plendl, 58, of Le Mars, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, following a lengthy battle with cancer. The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting Brian’s family with funeral arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com...

Betty Lou Saltsgiver, 68, of Le Mars, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, following a courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Pastor Luke Cargin will officiate. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m., Thursday at the funeral home...