Obituaries

Michael J. Livermore, 66, of Le Mars, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars. Michael John Livermore was born on Sept. 27, 1952, in Le Mars, the son of O.H. “Hank” and Marjorie (Nemmers) Livermore. He graduated from Gehlen Catholic High School in 1971 and later attended the University of Northern Iowa where he studied drafting. Mike returned to Le Mars to help his father, Hank start O.H. Livermore Construction...

George W. Phelps, 81, of Kingsley, died peacefully after a lengthy illness at his home on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. George Wylie Phelps was born on April 25, 1938 in Kingsley, to Floyd and Helen (Wylie) Phelps. He was raised in Kingsley where he graduated from high school in 1956. He earned All-State football honors and was a state champion in both low and high hurdles...

Dennis Groetken, 77, of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, formerly of Le Mars, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City. Dennis Joseph Groetken was born on April 8, 1942, in Le Mars, the son of George D. and Elizabeth A. (Wittkop) Groetken. He attended St. Joseph School in Le Mars and later graduated from Gehlen Catholic High School in 1961...

On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, Vernon E. Renken, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at his home in Sun City West, Arizona. He was 87 years old. Vern was born in Le Mars, to Carl H. and Marie M. (Ahrendt) Renken. He was raised and educated in the Le Mars area, graduating in 1950...

Bonnie Josephine Ruden, 89, of Ames, formerly of Le Mars, died Monday, July 8, 2019, at Northridge Village in Ames. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9, at St. James Catholic Church, 109 Sixth Ave, S.W., Le Mars. Burial will follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Oyens. Visitation with the family present will be from 12:30 p.m. until service time on Friday, Aug. 9, at the church...

Virginia Rose Brangwin, 92, of Le Mars, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Society-Le Mars, in Le Mars. Virginia Rose Brangwin was born on Jan. 17, 1927, in Le Mars, the daughter of Elmer LeRoy and Frieda Otilda (Tanner) Downing. She attended Le Mars High School and graduated in 1945. After high school, Virginia worked at the J.C. Penney department store until her marriage to John E. Brangwin on Feb. 26, 1950...

Dennis Groetken, 77, of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, formerly of Le Mars, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019 at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City. The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting Dennis’ family with funeral arrangements...

Virginia Rose Brangwin, 92, of Le Mars, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Society-Le Mars, in Le Mars. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Le Mars. The Rev. Chris Meier will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars...

Bonnie Haralson, 74, of Merrill, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Bonnie Jean Johnson was born on Dec. 14, 1944, in Sioux City, to Roy and Nellie (Robbins) Johnson. She grew up on the north side of Sioux City and graduated from Central High School in 1962...

Kyle Beach, 30, of Le Mars, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, in Le Mars following injuries suffered in an accident. Kyle William Beach was born on Nov. 12, 1988 in Le Mars, to Bill and Mary (Hamann) Beach. He attended grade school in Le Mars and later graduated from Le Mars Community High School in 2007...

Kyle Beach, 30, of Le Mars, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, in Le Mars following injuries suffered in an accident. The Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars is assisting Kyle’s family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com...

Bonnie Haralson, 74, of Merrill, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Services are pending with Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com...

Dorothy C. Konz, 93, of Le Mars, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society-Le Mars, in Le Mars. Dorothy was born Oct. 22, 1925, to Peter J. and Minnie (Meis) Delperdang in Le Mars. She was raised and attended St. Catherine’s Catholic School in Oyens...

The angels from above gently lifted Lois Newberg into heaven on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, to join her husband of 73 years, Bedford.  Lois was born on June 25, 1922, at the family home near Merrill. She was raised with modest means and a strong moral compass. Bedford and Lois lived on the family farm near Hinton, during their lifetime. She graduated from Liberty Consolidated School...

Cynthia “Cindy” Foley, 57, of rural Le Mars, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Cynthia Ann Foley was born April 9, 1962, in Akron, the daughter of Dale and Arlene (Yates) Klemme. She was baptized and confirmed at St. ...

Eugene “Gus” Moran, 91, of Le Mars, died Saturday, July 27, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Society-Le Mars, inLe Mars. Eugene Michael Moran was born Feb. 20, 1928, in Le Mars, the son of Hugh and Ada (O’Brien) Moran. He attended school in Le Mars and graduated from Le Mars Central High School...

Kenneth R. Van Grouw, 79, of Le Mars, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen. Kenneth Ray Van Grouw was born on Sept. 21, 1939, in Orange City, to Arie and Ada (Vande Vegte) Van Grouw. He graduated from Western Christian High School. Ken married Audrey Vander Schaaf on July 29, 1959, in Middleburg. Together they raised six children...

John Oetken, 58, of Le Mars, died unexpectedly, Friday, July 26, 2019, at his home in Le Mars. John Alan Oetken was born Jan. 23, 1961, in Le Mars, the son of Donald and Dixie (Vreugdenhil) Oetken. He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church – Grant Township, rural Le Mars. He attended school in Le Mars and graduated from Le Mars Community High School in 1980. While in high school, he helped area farmers...

Mark Poeckes, 75, of Remsen, died Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Mercy One Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City.  Mark was born Sept. 27, 1943, to Eugene and Myra (Pick) Poeckes in Le Mars. He was raised on the rural farm in Remsen and received his education from St. Mary’s Catholic School, graduating from high school in 1962. ...

Eugene “Gene” Moran, 91, of Le Mars, died Saturday, July 27, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Society-Le Mars, Le Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church in Le Mars. The Rev. Bruce Lawler will celebrate Mass. ...

John Oetken, 58, of Le Mars, died unexpectedly, Friday, July 26, 2019, at his home in Le Mars. Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Christ Lutheran Church – Grant Township, rural Le Mars. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 1 p.m. until service time Wednesday at the church...

Rosalyn Isley, 78, of Akron, formerly of Le Mars, died Friday, July 26, 2019, at the Akron Care Center in Akron. Arrangements are pending with the Rexwinkel-Schroeder Funeral Home in Akron. Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. ...

Wanda J. Camerer, 78, of Le Mars, doed Friday, July 26, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Society-Le Mars, in Le Mars. Wanda Joy Schrader was born on Sept. 13, 1940, in Lone Rock, Iowa, the daughter of William and Florence (Smith) Schrader. She graduated from Lone Rock High School and then worked as a telephone operator...

Jacob Koob, 17, of Granville, the son of Aaron and Amy (Reuvers) Koob, died Thursday, July 25, 2019, at the Orange City Area Health System from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Jacob Daniel was born on Feb. 9, 2002, in Mason City, the son of Aaron Lee and Amy Beth (Reuvers) Koob. When he was a young child, he moved with his family to their farm place north of Granville...

Kenneth R. Van Grouw, 79, of Le Mars, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen. A Celebration of Life Service will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Mauer – Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. The Rev. Dr. Nevada DeLapp will officiate. A private family burial service will take place at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars...