Obituaries

Kay Ruden, 59, of Le Mars, formerly of Marcus, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City. Kay Marie Radcliffe was born May 31, 1960, in Cherokee, the daughter of Bill and Lucy (Palmer) Radcliffe. She was raised in Marcus, where she attended school. She graduated from Marcus High School in 1978. She attended college and received her B.A. She continued her education at the University of Iowa, where she received her master’s degree in Social Work...

David James Herzog, 74, of Evanston, Wyoming, died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Le Mars. The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting David’s family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com...

Bethyl R. Plendl, 94, of rural Hinton, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Bethyl Ruth Calderwood was born May 15, 1925, on her grandparents’ farm near Manilla. She was the youngest of five children born to Seth and Hattie (Macumber) Calderwood. Her family lived near Westside until she was four years of age. They moved to Arcadia where she attended school until 1941...

Dorothy Trobaugh, 94, of Le Mars, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Society-Le Mars in Le Mars. Dorothy Ann Downing was born March 12, 1925, in Le Mars, the daughter of Elmer LeRoy and Frieda Otilda (Tanner) Downing. She attended school in Le Mars and graduated from Le Mars Central High School in 1943. Following high school, she worked as a bookkeeper for Long’s Grocery in Le Mars...

Kay Ruden, 59, of Le Mars, formerly of Marcus, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 7 p.m., Friday, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be from 5 p.m., until service time on Friday at the funeral home. ...

Ruth Hummel, 94, of Akron, formerly of Westfield, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at the Akron Care Center in Akron. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, at the Westfield Congregational Church in Westfield. Pastor Barry Miedema will officiate. Burial will follow in the Westfield Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, at Rexwinkel-Schroeder Funeral Home in Akron. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Friday at the church...

Bethyl R. Plendl, 94, of Hinton, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at a local hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at Holy Cross Parish-St. Michael Catholic Church in Sioux City. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, with family present from 6-8 p.m., and a vigil at 7 p.m., all at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Neptune...

Doris Mary Rolfes, 86, of Le Mars, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at Floyd Valley Heathcare in Le Mars. Doris Mary Sherlock was born on Feb. 10, 1933, in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, the daughter of Julius and Anna (Nilles) Sherlock. The family moved to the Remsen and Oyens area when she was a young child. She graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Remsen...

Doris Mary Rolfes, 86, of Le Mars, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at Floyd Valley Heathcare in Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. James Church in Le Mars. The Rev. Bruce Lawler will celebrate Mass. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars...

Shirley Mae Hanno, 99, of Le Mars, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at her home in Le Mars. Shirley Mae Kehrberg was born March 22, 1920, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Le Mars, the daughter of Albert A. and Grace (Dahly) Kehrberg. She lived on the family farm near Neptune, and attended country school in Stanton Township. She graduated from Le Mars Central High School in 1937...

Doris Mary Rolfes, 86, of Le Mars, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at Floyd Valley Heathcare in Le Mars. The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting Doris’ family with funeral arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com...

Shirley Mae Hanno, 99, of Le Mars, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at her home in Le Mars. Funeral service will be at 7 p.m., Friday, at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. The Rev. Chris Meier of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars will officiate. Private family interment will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be from 5 p.m. until service on Friday at the funeral home...

Vesta Freese, 89 of Longmont, Colorado, formerly of Lake View, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Longmont. Vesta Ann Keiser was born on Aug. 19, 1930, in Clinton Township, Sac City, to parents Austin and Iva (Luft) Keiser. She grew up on the family farm in Clinton Township where she attended country school at Clinton #4 and then graduated from Lake View High School with the class of 1947. After graduation, Vesta attended one semester at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake...

Maycele JoAnn Heimgartner, 95, of Le Mars, formerly of Hinton, died at her home on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. Maycele JoAnn Lang was born on Aug. 26, 1924, on a farm in Lincoln Township, Plymouth County. The daughter of Christian and Clara (Krause) Lang was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church near Hinton. She received her education at a country school near her home. After school, Maycele was a caregiver for many relatives and friends...

Paul Rollins, 75, of Sergeant Bluff, died Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's in Sioux City. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, at Rexwinkel-Schroeder Funeral Home in Akron. Pastor Susan Juilfs of Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in Hillside Cemetery in Merrill. Visitation with the family present will be from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home...

Lorraine M. Renken, 84, of Le Mars, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Society- Le Mars. Lorraine Marie Lubben was born Aug. 2, 1935, on a farm near Le Mars, the daughter of Gerhard William and Christena Marie (Haage) Lubben. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church - Grant Township. ...

It is with saddened hearts that the family of Vernon Leon Snell Sr. announces his passing at the age of 79. Vernon, of Le Mars, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Born on July 25, 1940, he was the only child of Francis and Mary (Hofen) Snell. ...

Randall Joe “RJ” Messelhiser, 26, of Marcus, formerly of Le Mars, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, following an accident while working on a motor vehicle. Randall Joe Messelhiser was born on July 20, 1993, in Pierre, South Dakota, one of three boys born to Timothy and Barbara (Brown) Messelhiser. He was raised in Le Mars and attended Le Mars Community High School...

Karen Elizabeth Gaffey, 74, of Columbia, Missouri, formerly of Le Mars, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, after a short cancer illness. Karen Elizabeth Dreckman was born Aug. 21, 1945, in Le Mars, the daughter of Milton and Charlotte (Eilers) Dreckman. She grew up on a farm north of Le Mars and graduated from Gehlen Catholic High School in 1964. After graduation, Karen was employed at Floyd Valley Hospital in the dietary department and continued to work there for many years...

Randall Joe “RJ” Messelhiser, 26, of Marcus, formerly of Le Mars, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, following an accident while working on a motor vehicle. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. Pastor Luke Cargin will officiate. ...

Ronald Reiter, 75 of Le Mars, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at his home. Ronald George Reiter was born on May 9, 1944, on a farm in rural Ocheyedan, to Henry and Anna (Schipper) Reiter. He attended school and worked as a farm hand for his family and other local farmers...

Ronald Reiter, 75, of Le Mars, died at his home on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Services are pending with Rexwinkel Funeral Home of Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.

Mark Schumacher, 54, of Le Mars, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Mark Anthony Schumacher was born Aug. 8, 1965, in Hawarden, the son of Anthony and Lois (Hoffman) Schumacher. He attended elementary school in Hawarden. In 1975, he moved with his family to Le Mars where he continued his education. He graduated from Le Mars Community High School in 1983...

Lorraine Miller, 89, of Remsen, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Heartland Care Center in Marcus. Lorraine was born Dec. 29, 1929, to Herman, Sr. and Regina (Schroeder) Freking of Le Mars. She grew up on the family farm southeast of Le Mars and graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in May 1949...

Mark Schumacher, 54, of Le Mars, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at All Saint Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church in Le Mars. The Rev. Matthew Solyntjes will celebrate Mass. ...