Obituaries
Michael "Mike" Hagan
Nov 7, 2024
Michael “Mike” R. Hagan, 68 of Kingsley passed away, Thursday, November 7, 2024,
in Sioux Falls, SD surrounded by his family following a short battle with cancer.
Mike was born March 11, 1956, Le Mars, IA the son of Robert and Helen (Schroeder) Hagan.
Mike grew up in Kingsley graduating from Kingsley-Pierson High School in 1974. Mike and
Joan Beelner were united in marriage...
Robert "Bob" E. Davis
Nov 4, 2024
Robert E. “Bob” passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2024, at Rohde Funeral Home, Kingsley, IA. Burial will be at Kingsley Cemetery with military rites conducted by U. S. Army and American Legion Nash Post 140 of Kingsley. Visitation with the family present will be one hour prior to...
Aliene Flewelling
Oct 26, 2024
Aliene Flewelling, a beloved grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 in Lawton, IA.
Aliene was a lifelong resident of Plymouth County, settling in Kingsley to farm alongside her husband. She was a proud and active member of the Pilot Rock Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for many years, where she shared her love...
Rick Beelner
Oct 26, 2024
Richard “Rick” L. Beelner, 72, of Kingsley, passed away at his home surrounded by family on October 26, 2024.
Richard Lee was born November 22, 1951, to Donald and Sylvia (Miester) Beelner. He grew up in Kingsley and attended St. Michael’s Catholic School through 8th grade and graduated from Kingsley-Pierson High School with the class of 1970. Rick went on to...
James Wimmer
Oct 15, 2024
James was born February 16, 1943, Dunlap, IA, the son of Leo and Berniece (Strait) Wimmer. He grew up in Dunlap, IA, then moved to Mapleton and then to Anthon, graduating from Anthon-Oto in 1963. All while working on the family farm. On July 10, 1971, he was united in marriage to Kay Lau. They made their home in Kingsley,...
James A. "Jimmy" Bleil
Oct 13, 2024
Jimmy was born September 13, 1950, Sioux City, IA the son of Jim and Donna
(Hansen) Bleil. Jimmy grew up in rural Kingsley, IA, riding horse sand rodeoing as a
child. He attended Kingsley-Pierson School graduating in 1968. Following graduation
he was drafted by the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam conflict. Following his
honorable discharge he returned home where he worked at...
Brian D. Gesink
Oct 12, 2024
Brian D. Gesink, 66, passed away Saturday. October 12, 2024, at UnityPoint in Sioux City, IA, surrounded by family following a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Brian was born on September 16, 1958, in Sioux Center, IA to Elmer and Audrey (Boone) Gesink.
Brian and Nancy Schnee were united in marriage on February 13, 1988. They resided in Kingsley, IA...
Dana M. Sitzmann
Oct 5, 2024
Dana M. Sitzmann, 58, of Kingsley, passed away unexpectedly, October 5, 2024. Dana Mark was born August 24, 1966, to Dennis and Dorothy (Goeke) Sitzmann. He graduated from Kingsley Pierson High School with the class of 1985. He then went on to graduate from Dordt College with a business ag degree. Dana loved all aspects of farming, started helping his...
Esther "Lucy" Sitzmann
Sep 30, 2024
Esther Lucene “Lucy” Sitzmann, 88, of Le Mars, IA passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at The Good Samaritan Society in Le Mars. In the days before her passing, she got to visit with all of her children. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 4, at All Saints Parish-St. Joseph Catholic Church, Le Mars, IA. Burial...
Lois Bauer
Sep 24, 2024
Sioux City, IA: Lois Bauer, 92 of Sioux City, IA formerly of Kingsley, IA passed Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2024 at Greenwood Cemetery, Pierson, IA.
Cleone K. Beardshear
Sep 11, 2024
Cleone Kay Wilson was born July 25, 1943, in Kingsley, IA where a mid-wife assisted in
her birth. She was the daughter of Paul and Arlene Wilson, she was raised in Kingsley
graduating from Kingsley High School in 1961. In 1964 she graduated as an LPN from
Sioux City area technical school. After graduation as an LPN, she worked in retirement
homes and hospitals...
Hope J. Friedrichs
Aug 8, 2024
Anthon, IA: Hope J. Friedrichs, 98 of Anthon passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17 at Rohde Funeral Home, Kingsley, IA. Burial will be at Kingsley Cemetery. Visitation begins at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Hope was born to Jay and Marguerite (Bruce) Lehner June...
Cathleen M. Wedmore
Jul 30, 2024
Cathleen (Cathy) Marie Wedmore (Henry) was born in 1956 in Sioux City Iowa.
Cathy passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at her home in Lawton Iowa, after fighting a battle with cancer and kidney failure.
Cathy grew up on a family farm in Kingsley, IA with her parents (Duane and Patty Henry) and two brothers Duane (Skip) and David Henry and...
Jerrod D. Schweitzberger
Jun 26, 2024
Jerrod Dean Schweitzberger, age 37, passed away June 26, 1924, at St. Luke’s Unity Point in Sioux City, IA. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Both services will be at Rohde Funeral Home, Kingsley,...
Janice M. Wimmer
Jun 20, 2024
Janice M. Wimmer, 80 of Kingsley, IA passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Violet M. Reinholdt
Jun 1, 2024
Lawton, IA: Violet M. Reinholdt, 91 of Lawton, IA passed away, Saturday, June 1,2024. Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Friday June 7, at Rohde Funeral Homein Kingsley, IA. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. A committalservice will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 7 at Banner Township Cemetery, Lawton,IA.Violet was born August 1, 1932,...
Diane C. Negus
May 15, 2024
Diane Corrine Negus, 84, of Kingsley, IA passed away on May 15, 2024, at Kingsley Care Initiatives. Diane was born in Sutherland, IA. She graduated from Sutherland High School and united in marriage to Merle Negus in 1958. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Through the years they lived in Sutherland, Rock Valley, Primghar, and Kingsley, IA and wintered in...
Joyce Harrison
Apr 22, 2024
Joyce E. Harrison, 89, of Sioux City (formerly of Kingsley) passed away peacefully on Monday,
April 22, 2024, at her home at Northern Hills Assisted Living, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 29th at Rohde Funeral Home in Kingsley, with Pastor Bob Dillman officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, April 28th from 5-7 p.m. followed by a...
Ramona "Mona" Plendl
Apr 20, 2024
Ramona “Mona” A. “Uhl” Plendl, 83, of Kingsley, Iowa passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Kingsley Specialty Care. Ramona was born November 19, 1940, to Lester and Gertrude (Garvin) Uhl. She grew up in Sioux City, Iowa graduating from Bishop Heelan High School in 1959. She met Richard “Dick” Plendl at the Old Timers Dance in Sioux City. Together...
Ann Dunne
Apr 18, 2024
Ann Carmela Stratton was born on April 1, 1952, in Kingsley, IA, the daughter of Robert and Patricia Stratton. On June 23, 1973, she married William Dunne Jr. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kingsley. To this union, Bill and Ann were blessed with a son, Cory, and three daughters, Nicole, Jenni, and Gina. Ann was a dedicated wife and mother...
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