Obituaries

David Lang, 80 of Le Mars, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at Unity Point – St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City. David Harold Lang was born Dec. 31, 1941 in Le Mars, to Harold and Louise (Schoenrock) Lang and was raised on their family farm in rural Le Mars. He attended the Le Mars public schools and graduated from Le Mars Community High School in 1959...

Bonnie Klein, 59, of Ankeny, died June 20, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family after a courageous fight with cancer. Bonnie was born on April 3, 1963 in Le Mars, to Judy and David Hawkins. She was united in marriage to Steve Klein on Oct. 8, 1983. She and Steve raised three beautiful daughters: Lynn, Brittany and Stacy. Bonnie and Steve loved traveling together and planning the next adventures for their grandsons...

Betty L. Taylor, 92, of Le Mars, died Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars. Betty Lee Taylor was born on July 11, 1929, in Iowa City, to William and Helena (Hoffman) Aldrich. She graduated from Atlantic High School. On Feb. 7, 1951, Betty and Mack Taylor were united in marriage in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Betty worked for IPS, later called Mid-American Energy for 26 years...

Judith “Judy” (Robinson) Becker, 93, of Le Mars, died Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Village in Le Mars. Born on Sept. 19, 1928, in Minot, North Dakota, she was the daughter of Ward C. and Emma (Knutson) Robinson. She was a 1946 graduate of St. Leo’s High School in Minot, North Dakota, St. Catherine University of St. Paul, Minnesota and 1950 graduate of the University of Minnesota (Dental Hygiene). In 1981, she graduated from Minot State University with a degree in psychology...

Darvin W. Ladenthin, 76, of Le Mars, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home is assisting Darvin’s family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com...

Asy Auputiw, 66, of Remsen, died Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Unity Point Health in Sioux City. The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home is assisting Asy’s family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

Marjorie Arnold Jividen, 97, of Sioux City, formerly of Merrill, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Whispering Creek Retirement Community in Sioux City. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 26, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Pastor Lisa Millen from the Merrill United Methodist Church in Merrill, will officiate. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery in Merrill...

Betty L. Taylor, 92, of Le Mars, died Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars. Private services will take place with burial at Atlantic Cemetery in Atlantic.  The Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting her family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.  ...

Judith “Judy” (Robinson) Becker, 93, of Le Mars, died Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Village in Le Mars. A private family service will be held at a later date with burial at Rosehill Cemetery in Minot, North Dakota next to her parents.  ...

Lois Voss, 91 of Akron, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at Unity Point – St. Luke’s Medical Center in Sioux City.
Lois Jean Matilda Frerichs was born Jan. 10, 1931, on the family farm in rural Plymouth County, to George and Elnora (Schmitt) Frerichs. She attended country school and graduated from Akron High School in 1945...

James ‘Jim’ Harvey, 79 of Akron, died at his home on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Akron. James Douglas Harvey was born in a house in Akron, during a snowstorm on Jan. 17, 1943, to Donald and Eleanor (Stene) Harvey. He grew up in rural South Dakota where he attended Hoyt country school through 8th grade. He then graduated from Akron High School in 1961...

Donald P. Waring, 84, of Hinton, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his home following a lengthy illness. Donald Paul Waring was born on Sept. 18, 1937, on a farm east of Hinton, the son of Donald and Lucile (Beck) Waring. He attended country school before graduating from Union High School in 1955. Following graduation, Donald attended Westmar College in Le Mars...

Marjorie Arnold Jividen, 97, of Sioux City, formerly of Merrill, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Whispering Creek Retirement Community in Sioux City. Marjorie Lake was born on Oct. 23, 1924 in Lake Benton, Minnesota to Eldon and Ellen (Easton) Lake. She grew up in Merrill and graduated from Merrill High School in 1941. She then moved to Washington State where she worked at McChord Air Base & Labor and Industries in Olympia, Washington...

Randall ‘Randy’ Grasz, 71, of Sioux City, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 24, 2022, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. The Reverend Timothy Geitz from Grace Lutheran Church in Le Mars will officiate. Burial will follow in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, rural Hinton...

Shirley Jelken, 96, of Le Mars, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at her home near Le Mars surrounded by her family. Shirley Anne Mandelkow, the daughter of Emil and Anna (Reelfs) Mandelkow was born Nov. 1, 1925, on a farm near Struble. She attended school in Le Mars and graduated from Le Mars Central High School in 1943...

Steve Stratmeier, 69, of Le Mars, died Monday, June 13, 2022, at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City. Steven Paul Stratmeier was born Aug. 8, 1952 in Sibley, the son of Jake and Pearl (Hassebroek) Stratmeier. He grew up on an acreage near Sibley. He attended school in Sibley and graduated from Sibley High School...

Marjorie Arnold Jividen, 97, of Sioux City, formerly of Merrill, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Whispering Creek Retirement Community in Sioux City. Arrangements are pending with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com...

Randall Grasz, 71, of Sioux City, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City. Arrangements are pending with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family at www.rexwinkelfh.com. ...

Donald P. Waring, 84, of Hinton, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his home following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m., Monday, June 20, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. The Rev. Dan Kruse will officiate. Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, rural Hinton...

Shirley Jelken, 96, of Le Mars, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at her home near Le Mars. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars. The Reverend Chris Meier will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. ...

Steve Stratmeier, 69, of Le Mars, died Monday, June 13, 2022, at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  The Reverend Jan Christensen from the Presbyterian United Church of Christ in Le Mars will officiate. ...

Lester Grasz, 97, of Le Mars, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Lester Alfred Grasz was born Oct. 18, 1924, in Le Mars, the son of Alfred and Hannah (Wilken) Grasz. He grew up on a farm in Grant Township, rural Plymouth County. He attended country school in Brunsville...

Elizabeth “Betty” Rose Mary Freking, 86, of Le Mars, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars. Betty was born July 14, 1935, in Le Mars, the daughter of Henry and Gertrude (Wersinger) Busch. She was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Remsen, and confirmed at Holy Name Catholic Church. She attended Holy Name High School in Marcus...

Donald Joseph Delperdang, age 80 of Remsen, died June 13, 2022. Donald was born June 18, 1941 in Marcus, the son of Gerald and Edith (List) Delperdang. He was raised in Marcus until 1949, when Gerald and Edith moved to a farm north of Remsen, at which time Donald attended St. Mary’s School in Remsen. He graduated in 1959...

Marvin Babcock, age 70, of Alton, died Saturday, June 11, 2022, at his home. Marvin Dean was born on May 23, 1952, in Winnebago, Minnesota, the son of Robert and Helen (Fierke) Babcock. He was raised in Winnebago until his family moved to Rochester, Minnesota, in 1967. He attended the Mayo High School, the Rochester Junior College, and the University of Minnesota...