Obituaries

Jeanette Louise Schuetz, 78, of Marcus, died Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 27, at Faith Lutheran Church in Marcus. Rev. Alan Cummins will officiate. Burial will follow at Marcus Amherst Cemetery...

Roxanne Powell, 50, of Tea, South Dakota, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, following a lengthy illness. Roxanne Michelle Borchers was born Nov. 10, 1971, in Le Mars, the daughter of Dean Borchers and Nancee Campbell. ...

John M. Hart, 97, of Le Mars, died Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. John Michael Hart was born on June 13, 1924, in Le Mars, to John E. and Claudine (Auer) Hart. He graduated from Le Mars Central High School in 1943. John enlisted in the United States Navy on Jan. ...

Richard “Rich” Schuetz, 59, of Remsen, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at his home in Remsen. Private Funeral will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24, at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen with Father Timothy Pick officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Remsen. Public visitation with family present was 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen. ...

Roxanne Powell, 50, of Tea, South Dakota, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron. The Rev. Trish Underberg from St. John’s Lutheran Church - Preston Township, rural Akron will officiate. Burial will follow in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery - Preston Township, rural Akron...

Dennis Neal Pearson, 70, of rural Marcus, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will take place at 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 28, at the Earnest – Johnson Funeral Home in Marcus. Rev. Don Meyer will officiate. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home...

John M. Hart, 97, of Le Mars, died Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 29, at All Saints Catholic Parish - St. James Church in Le Mars. Father Bruce Lawler will celebrate Mass. Burial with military honors provided by Wasmer Post #241 of the American Legion will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars...

Dallas Wilken, 79, of Akron, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at Sanford Health Vermillion Care Center in Vermillion, South Dakota. Dallas Duane Wilken was born Jan. 27, 1942, in Union County, South Dakota, the son of George and Elvera (Marple) Wilken. He attended country school in Union County and graduated from Canton Academy in Canton, South Dakota. Following high school, he began farming with his father...

Buzz Vermeer, 76, of Wahpeton, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at his home. Bruce B. Vermeer was born on Aug. 9, 1945, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Elmer H. and Harriet (De Boer) Vermeer. He graduated from Sioux Center High School and attended Northwestern College. ...

Frank N. Summerside, 93, of Le Mars, died Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Frank Norman Summerside was born in Redfield, South Dakota, on June 29, 1928, the son of Frank H. and Caroline (Oestreich) Summerside. He graduated from Redfield High School in 1946 where he sang, played clarinet in the band and cello in the orchestra. He continued his education at St. Olaf College, graduating with a Bachelor of Music Degree in 1950...

Robert L. “Bobby” Harris, 60, of Le Mars, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. Robert was born on June 10, 1961, in Sioux City, the son of Eugene and Agnes (Mackey) Harris. Bobby graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1979. Right after high school, he started work for PBX (IBP now Tyson) as a Shag Driver aka Trailer Relocation Manager per Bob. While working at IBP, Bob met and fell in love with the love of his life, Lisa Boehm...

Dallas Wilken, 79, of Akron, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at Sanford Health Vermillion Care Center in Vermillion, South Dakota. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Akron. The Rev. Paul Nguyen will celebrate Mass. Burial with military honors provided by the Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron will be in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Akron...

Dennis Neal Pearson, 70, of rural Marcus, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2021, at his home. The Earnest – Johnson Funeral Home in Marcus is assisting Dennis’ family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com...

Dellas “Hoot” Gibson, 78, of Le Mars, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at his home in Le Mars. Per his wishes, private family services will be held. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com...

Jane A. Schaefer, 95, of Le Mars, died on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Village in Le Mars. A Celebration of Life Service will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Rev. Christian Meier will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, at St. John’s Lutheran Church...

Dave D. Harvey, 69, of rural Humboldt, South Dakota, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, as a result of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident south of Pipestone, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Social, 301 S. Thompson Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, from 1-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20. Please come prepared with funny or uplifting stories about Dave. Beverages, snacks and birthday cake will be served in honor of what would have been Dave’s 70th birthday...

Melissa “Missy” Sargisson, 41, of Le Mars, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas. Melissa Ann “Missy” Sargisson was born on Feb. 5, 1980, in Le Mars, the daughter of Timothy and Denise (Collins) White. She attended school in Le Mars through junior high school until moving to Kingsley and graduating from high school in 1998...

Dr. Bruce Mauer died on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bruce Mauer was born Oct. 17, 1938, to Norman and Lavonne (Lindsay) Mauer in Le Mars. Bruce married Judy Gunther on June 3, 1957, and they had two children, Elizabeth and David...

Bonnie Macklem, 88, of Merrill, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at her home in Merrill surrounded by her family. Bonnie Jean McLain was born July 31, 1933, in Sioux City, the daughter of James and Eleanor (Craft) McLain. She attended school in the Sioux City area...

Clifford “Cliff” Lang, 73, of North Sioux City, South Dakota, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s in Sioux City. Clifford Edward Lang was born Nov. 1, 1948, in Sioux City, the son of Eldon and Mildred (Muecke) Lang. He grew up near Hinton, and graduated from Hinton High School...

Robert (Bob) Haverkamp, 66, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Oct. 24, 2021. He was born to Albert and Levine (Thiele) Haverkamp in Remsen on March 9, 1955. Robert was a 1973 graduate of St. Mary’s High School. He was a Navy veteran and earned a degree in Wireless Technology from Western Iowa Tech...

Jane A. Schaefer, 95, of Le Mars, died on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Village in Le Mars. The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting Jane’s family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com...

Bonnie Macklem, 88, of Merrill, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at her home in Merrill surrounded by her family. Celebration of Life Service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 27, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time and following the service at a reception held at the funeral home. Private family burial will be Hillside Cemetery in Merrill...

Jane Steele Truesdell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed on to her heavenly home at age 102 on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Ankeny. Jane Steele Truesdell was born on June 24, 1919, in Le Mars, the daughter of Charles C. ...

William “Bill” Pew, 93, died peacefully on Nov. 10, 2021, at his home in Lake San Marcos, California due to complications from pneumonia. Bill had lived a very full and happy life, dying with his family at his side. Bill was born in Le Mars on June 30, 1928, where he received his elementary, high school and college educations. ...