Obituaries

Miles Brown, 72, of Westfield, died Monday, June 1, 2020, at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City. Miles Thomas Brown was born May 9, 1948, to William and Katharine (Spaulding) Brown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was raised in Edina, Minnesota, and graduated from Edina High School in 1966...

Kathleen Bray, 71, of Le Mars, died at her home on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Le Mars. Kathleen Kay Brownmiller was born June 10, 1948, to Cyril and Audrey (Leesley) Brownmiller in Le Mars. Kathy grew up in Marcus and graduated from Marcus High School in 1967...

Aaron Paul Eiesland, 86, of Brainerd, Minnesota, died peacefully Monday, June 1, 2020, at Bethany Good Samaritan in Brainerd, with family at his window. Aaron was born to Adolph and Hazel (Helgeson) on Jan. 11, 1934, at home in Lyon County. He grew up in the Inwood and Canton, South Dakota area and graduated from high school in Canton...

Myron D. Rozell, 71, of Mapleton, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 28, 2020, at his home in Mapleton. Myron Dean Rozell was born February 4, 1949, in Hawarden to Arvil and Mildred (Oetken) Rozell. Myron grew up in Hawarden and later moved with his family to Le Mars. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. In 1969, Myron married Sallie Arne. They were married for 27 years and had three children...

LaVerne Feller, 83, of Le Mars, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at his daughter’s home in Basehor, Kansas, surrounded by his family. LaVerne was born Aug. 15, 1936, on a farm near Oyens in Fredonia Township to John and Justine (Orban) Feller. LaVerne was baptized and confirmed at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Oyens. He attended Fredonia #5 country school and later graduated from Remsen St. Mary’s Catholic School in 1955...

LaVerne Feller, 83, of Le Mars, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at his daughter's home in Basehor, Kansas. Arrangements are pending with Rexwinkel Funeral Home of Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com...

Ruth Nigg, 90, of Le Mars, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at her home in Le Mars. Arrangements are pending with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Marvin F. Schmitt, 79, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his home near Remsen. Marvin was born May 7, 1941, in Remsen to Milton and Gertrude (Ruba) Schmitt. He attended St. Mary’s grade and high school, graduating in 1959. He then began farming south of Remsen and also worked construction in the area...

Gladys Clarey, 89, of Akron, died Friday, May 22, 2020, at the Akron Care Center. Gladys Lucille McCorkell was born Jan. 13, 1931, in Akron, the daughter of Clair and Mable (Pike) McCorkell. She attended school in Akron and graduated from Akron High School...

James D. Moritz, 88, died Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Accura Healthcare in Le Mars, where he had been a resident since December 2019. Jim was born Feb. 13, 1932, on a farm northeast of Remsen to Christopher and Casilda (Frank) Moritz. He attended St. Mary’s grade and high school, graduating in 1949...

Sarajane Winchester died unexpectedly after a brief illness on May 1, 2020.  Sarajane Pelelo was born on Oct. 9, 1961. Raised in Merrill, she graduated from Le Mars Community High School in 1980, then attended Drake University in Des Moines. She served her country in the Air Force, which brought her to Colorado Springs, Colorado, the city she came to call home. ...

Margaret Norton, 92, of Le Mars, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Accura Healthcare in Le Mars. The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting Margaret’s family with funeral arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com...

RoseMarie Delaney, 88, of Marcus, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Happy Siesta Care Center in Remsen. A family Mass of Christian Burial will take place Wednesday, May 27, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus followed by an interment at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, at Holy Name Catholic Cemetery in Marcus...

Martha Smith, 98, of Le Mars, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars surrounded by family. Martha Ellen Raymond was born May 16, 1922, in Monona County, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Bessie (Grothe) Raymond. She was raised on the family farm and attended country school and following her schooling, she helped her family on the farm. Later, she worked as a nurse for her father at Raymond Nursing Home in Onawa for several years...

Stanley Vanderloo, 90, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2020. Stanley Glen Vanderloo was born Feb. 12, 1930, in Sioux City, the son of Clarence “CJ” and Irene (Junck) Vanderloo. He attended country school before moving to Merrill. He graduated from Merrill High School in 1948...

James J. Loutsch, 86, of Akron, died Monday, May 18, 2020, at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City. James was born Nov. 8, 1933, in Remsen, to Michael and Clara (Pletschette) Loutsch. He was raised and educated in the Remsen and Oyens area. He then entered the U.S. Army on Oct. 12, 1955, and served until Aug. 21, 1957, when he was honorably discharged...

Charles Stremick, 50, of Le Mars, died unexpectedly Monday, May 18, 2020. Charles Philip Stremick was born Feb. 10, 1970, in Devils Lake, North Dakota, the son of Edward and Marlene (Backes) Stremick. He was raised in Walhalla, North Dakota, where he attended school. He graduated from Walhalla High School in 1988. He attended college at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks...

James J. Loutsch, 86, of Akron, died Monday, May 18, 2020, at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City. Graveside service, following COVID-19 restrictions, will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen, with Father William McCarthy officiating...

Stanley Vanderloo, 90, of Merrill, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2020. Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Hillside Cemetery in Merrill. Military honors will be provided by the Oleson-Halweg American Legion Post 125 of Merrill...

Virginia Mae Schenkelberg, 99, of Le Mars, died Saturday, May 16, 2020, at her home. Virginia Mae Schenkelberg was born June 10, 1920, in Carroll County, Iowa, the daughter of Warren John and Stella Ordell (Snyder). She was raised and attended school in Glidden. Following graduation, she furthered her education at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines...

Alvina Molitor, 91, of Floyd, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City with family by her side. Alvina Lizzie (Odens) Molitor was born July 3, 1928, at home in Sibley, the daughter of Henry and Lizzie (Getting) Odens. She was the sixth of seven children...

Virginia Mae Schenkelberg, 99, of Le Mars, died Saturday, May 16, 2020, at her home. A visitation with social distancing will begin at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, at All Saints Catholic Parish-St. Joseph Church in Le Mars followed by a private family Mass at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Matthew Solyntjes will celebrate Mass. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars...

Donald Schneider, 93, of Hinton, died Thursday, May 14, 2020, at his family farm. Donald Frank Schneider was born on Feb. 8, 1927, in Hinton to Robert and Emily (Wangler) Schneider. He attended Hinton Community School and after schooling he farmed with his father. He later was employed by Wells Dairy until his retirement in August 1998...

Mary Louise “Kitty” Rolfes, 90, was called home to be with our Lord on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Mary was born on May 12, 1929, in Le Mars, to Frank and Trudy (McGraw) Luken. She was the youngest of five and quite spunky; her brothers gave her the nickname of ‘Kitty’ based on the precocious little girl featured in the Kitty Higgins comic strip. The name stuck, as did the spunk...

Rosemary Louise Specht, 67, of Cleghorn, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at her home following a lengthy illness. Visitation with social distancing will begin at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 17, at the Earnest – Johnson Funeral Home in Marcus. The family will be present to greet friends from 5-7 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service will be scheduled at a later date...