Jimmy Kelsheimer, age 85, of Anthon passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center of Sioux City.
    Visitation with a prayer service was held on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Anthon Church of Christ.
    A Funeral Service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the Anthon Church of Christ of Anthon. Kody Killian and Clif Cockburn officiated. Honor Guard and Final Call by Anthon Fire & Rescue immediately followed the service.
    The Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home of Anthon was in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.
    Jimmy was born on August 17, 1938, at home on the family farm in rural Woodbury County. His parents were William and Ethel (Eyer) Kelsheimer, and he grew up on the family farm southeast of Anthon.
    Jimmy went to school through the 8th grade at the Country School located by Anthon; he always said he would rather be at home with his mom because the teacher yelled at him. In his teen years, Jim was quite the cowboy, showing city slickers how to find missing cattle in the hills of the Anthon and Oto area along with his cousin Bob.
    Jimmy married the love of his life, Shirline Sands on August 24, 1958, at the Anthon Church of Christ. Together they were blessed with three children, Debra, Jamie, and Troy. Jim worked at Hamann & Sauser Implement for 40 years - driving truck, working as a mechanic and as parts manager. Jim also drove truck for Jebro for over 16 years; he also helped train new drivers and earned his million miles driven award. Jim was a lifelong member of the Anthon Church of Christ, serving as past elder and deacon. Jim volunteered for over 30 years on the Anthon Fire & Rescue squads, both as a fireman and an ambulance driver. Jim served on the 911 and Landfill Boards and for two terms on the Anthon City Council, helping plan the 125th celebration and the Bomberdash, he also helped bring a new shelter house to the town park. He loved volunteering at the food bank, the gates of the Woodbury County Fair, and the Woodbury County Tractor Club. He recently bought a couple older International tractors for his sons, enjoying his final tractor ride with Jamie and Troy last year.
    Jim loved dirt track racing, going to races for many years and then getting to watch his sons race in the late 80s and the last two years watching his grandson Derek. He enjoyed watching Nascar (both live and on TV), the Little League World Series every year, and traveling to Texas to visit his granddaughters. The last several years, once the weather turned nice, you would find him riding his three-wheel bike at Little Sioux Park or around the streets of Anthon with a friendly wave and stopping to talk to everyone. He sure loved Anthon! But his greatest joy came from his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He loved nothing more than time spent with family, it meant everything to him.
    Jimmy is survived by his wife Shirline. Children Debra Osborn (Dave Fowler) of Wills Point, TX, her daughter Sarah (Chad) Burks and their children Konner and Zane Posigian, and Bryson of Canton, TX. Jamie (Tina) Kelsheimer of Windom, MN and their children Kelsey (Ryan) Dice and their children Kamryn, Jase, & Kaylin of Elk Point, SD, Derek (Destiny) Kelsheimer and their son Gannon of Windom, MN, and Jaden Kelsheimer and her fiancé Alvarez James of Sioux City. Troy (Nikki) Kelsheimer of Climbing Hill and their children Brittany (Ti) Taukeiaho and their children Brooklynn, Harper, and Emma, Anissa (Adam) Bolster of Carroll and their daughter Calliope, Tyler (Michaela) Kelsheimer of Anthon and their daughter Jolie, and a son coming in July. He is also survived by his sister Vera Baldwin and many nieces and nephews.
    Waiting for Jimmy in Heaven are his parents, 6 siblings and their spouses, granddaughters Torie Kelsheimer (infancy), and Dedria Eddy.

    Delbert E. Kroll, age 90, of Mapleton passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the VA Medical Center of Sioux Falls, SD.
    A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, with a visitation held one hour prior from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton. Rev. Nathan Pietsch will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the St. Clair Cemetery of Ute.
    The Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.
    Delbert Eugene Kroll was born on June 1, 1933 in Kenwood, IA to Leona (Kroll) Landry and Everett Malone. He moved to Ute and attended the Ute Public School. He was employed at the Ute Coop for Art Nicholaisen, at the Mobile Service Station for Bob Christiansen, and traveled the state of South Dakota with the Milwaukee Railroad Bridge Crew.
    He married Dorothy Wellner on January 3rd, 1953, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ute. He started his career at the Coop in Mapleton. In November of 1955, Del was called to serve his country in the 1st Battalion 18th Infantry Rangers until November 1957. He was stationed at Camp Chaffee, AR; Fort Hood, TX; and Fort Riley, KS. Upon discharge, he returned to Mapleton Coop as station manager and accepted the position of Tank Wagon Service Operator until retiring after 38 years in 1995.
    Delbert is a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. He served as head usher. He was a member of the Jaycees, Mapleton Club, and the National Guard. His hobbies were riding his motorcycle, traveling around the states and bird watching.
    Survivors include a daughter, Pam and her husband Bill Campbell of Sioux Falls and their children: Billy of Sioux Falls, Brittany and her husband Gerit Callies of Sioux Falls; a daughter-in-law Deb of Schleswig and grandchildren Steven, Heath, Nathan (Ashley), Trenton, Amber, Sierra (Mitch), Breckan (Zaira), and Ethan Kroll; great-grandchildren Shelly, Philip, Nolan, Kaitlyn, Aaron, Jailynn, LeAsia, Daytona, Dashton, Dempsey; great-great-grandchild, Raelynn; one sister, Barbara Leisinger of Ute; one brother, Larry Malone of Des Moines, along with many nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy; his parents Leona and Everett; a son Brent; four brothers Dorance (Buck), Oliver (Ollie), Delaine (Mugs), and Mike Malone; two sisters, Beatrice Malone and Beverly (Olson); three sisters-in-law Ruth Malone, Darlene Malone, Myrna Malone, and three brothers-in-law Buddy Leisinger, Bud Carstens and Delbert Olson.

    Robert "Bob" Uhl, age 78, of Battle Creek passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society of Holstein.
    A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:45 p.m. followed by a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury.
    A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Danbury. Father William A. McCarthy will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Danbury Catholic Cemetery of Danbury.
    The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Battle Creek is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com
    Robert "Bob" Allen Uhl, son of George and Elizabeth (Livermore) Uhl, was born on May 4, 1945, on a farm near Oto. In 1949, the family moved to a farm near Danbury before making their home on a farm south of Battle Creek in 1954 where Bob grew up with his three brothers, Marshall, William "Bill" and Richard.
    He attended Danbury Catholic School through his junior year and graduated from Battle Creek Community High School with the class of 1963. During high school, Bob began farming with his dad and continued farming after graduation.
    On January 4, 1969, Bob was united in marriage to Myrna Horstman at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Danbury. The couple were blessed with six children: Darron, Tracy, Brian, Darci, Robert "Rob" and Kory. In January 1971, the family made their home on a farm south of Battle Creek.
    Bob loved farming, but he especially enjoyed helping his sons on the farm later in life and took pride in their accomplishments. In 1985, Bob began working at Midwest Industries in Ida Grove where he was employed for 22 years. He was a dedicated employee who enjoyed his job and his coworkers. Bob never missed an opportunity to share a laugh or tell a good story from his days at Midwest.
    Bob loved having his kids home and his grandkids visit. For those of his kids living further away, he is fondly remembered for greeting them outside with a big smile and sending them off with tears in his eyes while waving goodbye. Bob enjoyed watching TV (especially sports, game shows and news), singing and listening to music, having picnics with his family and taking drives throughout the countryside to look at crops and livestock. In retirement, Bob enjoyed birdwatching and having coffee with his brother, Bill, and his brother-in-law, Marty Horstman.
    Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 55 years, Myrna Uhl of Battle Creek; his children: Darron (Jeannia) Uhl of Battle Creek, Tracy (Mike) Mackey of Olathe, KS, Brian (Camila) Uhl of North Sioux City, SD, Darci (Patrick) Schenck of South Bend, IN, and Rob (Earleen) Uhl of Battle Creek; grandchildren Tristen (Madie Vermeys) Goettsch, Jaden (Clint) Schug, Ethan (Hayley) Uhl and Garrisen Uhl; Mya Mackey; Suriana, Gabrielle and Wyatt Uhl; Braxten, Ryker and Zoi Schenck; Bradyn and Bailey Barber and Cole Uhl; great-grandchildren: Evelyn, Coralynn and Calvin Schug and sister-in-law, Charlotte Uhl.
    Bob was preceded in death by his son, Kory Uhl; parents, George and Elizabeth Uhl; brothers, Marshall (Sheryl) Uhl, William "Bill" Uhl and Richard (Theresa) Uhl and infant sister, Leann Uhl.

    Nina L. Osborne, age 89, of Anthon passed away on April 10, 2024, at Holstein Assisted Living of Holstein.
    Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Anthon Community Methodist Church of Anthon.
    A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Anthon Community Methodist Church of Anthon. Lay Minister Shirley Nelson will officiate. Committal services will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery of Anthon.
    The Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home of Anthon is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.
    Born on November 1, 1934, in Rural Battle Creek, Nina Lee Osborne was the daughter of Benjamin Eugene and Lena (Hagemann) Harrison. She attended country school near Battle Creek through the eighth grade. Nina went on to receive her high school diploma with the Battle Creek High School graduating class of 1952.
    Nina met Ernst "Ernie" Franklin Osborne upon his honorable discharge from the United States Army in 1954. The couple were united in marriage on June 12, 1955, at the First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek. The couple lived in Anthon and raised three children: Cindy, Sherman, and Willie. They moved in 1978 after remodeling a home on an acreage near Anthon where they farmed a few acres and had livestock. Nina also worked outside of the home as a teller at First State Bank. In 1988, Ernie passed away, but Nina remained at the acreage until 1996, when she sold the acreage to their son, Sherman and his wife Sally.
    Nina returned to the home where she and Ernie raised their family in Anthon after a remodel. Nina continued her long and distinguished career at First State Bank, attaining the role of Senior Vice President. She also served as secretary to the bank's Board of Directors, was the bank's insurance agent, and was an independently licensed insurance representative. She met with many clients on a weekly and as-needed basis at First State Bank's Ida Grove branch. Nina was a hardworking woman of integrity who highly valued honesty. After her 38-year tenure with the bank, Nina retired on December 31, 1999.
    After retirement, Nina enjoyed her time participating in various card clubs, The Red Hat Society, and visiting her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved spending time with family and friends as well as keeping her home. Nina was an active member of the Community Methodist Church of Anthon.
    Left to cherish her memory are her children Cindy Anfinson of Iowa City, Sherman (Sally) Osborne of Anthon, and Willie (Ann) Osborne of Sac City; 9 grandchildren: Shawn (Erin) Anfinson, Ariane (Garen) Carpenter, Brad (Meghan) Anfinson, Tiffany Osborne, Travis (Shona Klingensmith) Osborne, Trisha (Jason) Theisen, Sara (B.J.) Kolbe, Scot (Rhiannon) Osborne, Jeff (Lacy) Osborne; 15 great-grandchildren: Elliot, Ashton, Brielle, Aalijah, Oakley, Jaycie, Trace, Chance, Zachary, Ty, Katelyn, Boe, Talan, Brielle, Collyns, and a 16th on the way; other dear relatives and many wonderful friends.
    Nina was preceded in death by her parents Ben and Lena Harrison; her husband Ernie Osborne; brother and sister-in-law Bruce and Jean Harrison; sister and brother-in-law Reita and Edwin Hall; and son-in-law Gregg Anfinson.

    Mark Allen "Goober" LeFebvre, age 63, of Mapleton passed away at his home surrounded by his wife and girls, on Saturday morning, March 30, 2024, after a 10-year courageous battle of cancer.
    Visitation, Rosary, and a vigil service were held on Friday, April 5, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Mapleton.
    A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Mapleton. Father William A. McCarthy officiated. Committal Services followed in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery of Mapleton.
    The Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton was in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.
    Mark Allen "Goober" LeFebvre was born on March 14, 1961, in Sioux City to E.J. and Germaine (Mester) LeFebvre. He graduated from Maple Valley High School with the class of 1979. Shortly after he graduated, he moved to California. On December 28, 1986, he married the love of his life Dawn (Leone) LeFebvre and raised three amazing daughters. In 1992, Mark and his family relocated back to Mapleton.
    Throughout his life, Mark worked as a mechanic, carpenter, and in construction. His true lifelong passion was mechanics, and he was known as a jack of all trades.
    You often found Mark enjoying fishing, hunting, and tinkering on cars and motorcycles. In his younger days he was involved in demolition derbies and doing wheelies on his motorcycle around town. He enjoyed a drive around town with his faithful four legged companion, Gary and lending a hand to anyone in need. Mark's collection of parts and tools will live on forever.
    Mark's grandchildren were his true treasure in life and brought him pure joy. They made his fight worth every second knowing his legacy will live on through them.
    Mark is survived by his wife Dawn (Leone) LeFebvre of Mapleton; daughters Ashley (Jimmy) Moravek of Sioux City, Stephanie (Stephen) Kuehl of Dakota Dunes, SD, Gabby (Justin) Menard of Sioux City, and Brandi Stomer of Coon Rapids; grandkids William, Brantley, Reece, Madison, Daniel and Aisley; siblings Suellen (Richard) Thompson of Dripping Springs, TX, Thomas (Susan) LeFebvre of Mapleton, Eddie (Lois) LeFebvre of Omaha, Andy (Tina) LeFebvre of Oceanside, CA, and Rich (Amy) LeFebvre of Glendale, AZ, sister-in law Connie LeFebvre of Prescott, AZ; several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
    He was preceded in death by his parents E.J. and Germaine LeFebvre; and brothers Michael and Wally LeFebvre.

    David A. Plantz, age 56, of Rolfe, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital in Humboldt.
    The funeral service was held on Thursday, March 28th at 10:30 a.m. at Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church in Pocahontas with Fr. Paul Nguyen and Fr. Jim Tigges co-officiating.  Casket Bearers were brothers-in-law Chris Oberreuter, Mike Oberreuter, Steve Oberreuter, Mark Oberreuter, James Oberreuter, Craig Oberreuter, and Bob Wagner.  Interment was in St. Margaret's Cemetery at Rolfe.
    David Allan Plantz was born on July 17, 1967, in Sioux City. He was the son of Ronald and Donna (Origer) Plantz. Dave graduated from the Havelock-Plover High School in 1986. He then completed his associates degree in Feed and Fertilizer from Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg. Dave was united in marriage to Lynn Oberreuter in Danbury on August 18, 1990. Dave and Lynn settled in the Rolfe area where Dave worked for Farm Service Coop in their fertilizer division. He farmed with Wagner Farms for a short time, then eventually full-time with his father. He was currently working at Wessels Oil, which he had for the past 20 years.
    Dave was a member of Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church in Pocahontas and the Knights of Columbus in Danbury. He enjoyed golfing at the Rolfe Golf Course, where he served on the board. He also enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, side-by-side rides, riding his Harley Davidson and spending time at the cabin in Minnesota. He loved spending time with his family, and he especially loved time spent with his grandchildren.
    Survivors include his wife, Lynn of Rolfe; sons, Jonathon Plantz of Humboldt and Andrey Plantz of Palmer; 4 grandchildren, Brooklyn, Maddelyn, Joseph and Ashlyn; mother Donna Plantz of Rolfe; sisters Deb Olson of Osceola, WI and Sherri (Bob) Wagner of Rolfe; his in-laws, Elleen and Irvin Oberreuter of Danbury; and Lynn's siblings and their families.
    Dave was preceded in death by his father Ron; brother Dean; son Nicholas, and granddaughter Faithlyn.

    Mark Allen “Goober” LeFebvre, age 63, of Mapleton passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his residence.
    A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Mapleton. Father William A. McCarthy will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery of Mapleton, Iowa.
    Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:45 p.m. followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Mapleton, Iowa.
    The Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.
    We will print a full obit next week.

    Roberta "Bert" Conyers, age 88, of Mapleton passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Maple Heights Nursing Home of Mapleton.
    A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Mapleton. Rev. Nathan Peitsch will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery of Mapleton.
    Visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton.
    The Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.
    Roberta "Bert" Conyers was born on January 25, 1936, in the middle of the Moore mix during a blizzard.
    Born in Mapleton, Bert moved to Des Moines with her family during her first-grade year and then returned to Mapleton for her third-grade year. She went on to graduate from Maple Valley High School with the class of 1954.
    On November 13, 1955, in St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Mapleton, Bert married the love of her life, Robert L. "Bob" Conyers in the same church where she was baptized and confirmed. The couple called Mapleton home and were blessed with three children: Patty, Carrie, and Robert R.
    As a young girl, Bert worked at the local dry cleaners. In the 70's she owned and operated the Clothes Shack. She also worked at Van's Clothing Store, Fiesta Foods, and Conyer's Music. Bert loved working with the public and visiting with old friends and making new ones.
    Together Bert and Bob liked going for long drives. They drove across many states including Canada either on their motorcycle or, later in life, in their convertible, making many dear friends along the way. After retiring, the couple enjoyed going south to Orange Beach, AL, where they enjoyed: golfing, listening to great music, eating delectable food, exploring, and spending time with their family and friends.
    Bert always looked forward to her Thursday morning coffee group at the Beef-n-Brew. She also liked golfing, reading, shopping for the latest fashion and shoes, getting pedicures, traveling, and family vacations. Bert treasured every moment spent with family.
    At 81 years young, Bert attended her first concert (Garth Brooks) in Sioux Falls, SD, with her two daughters and two granddaughters, she had a BLAST! She will be truly missed by her family and friends.
    Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 68 years, Robert "Bob" Conyers of Mapleton; children Patty (Steve) Medina of Mapleton, Carrie (Andy) Rosauer of Anthon, and Robert R. (Athena) Conyers of Sioux City; grandchildren Nick (Tara) Churchill of Moundridge, KS, Jesse (Amanda) Medina of St. Joe, MO, Tony (Danielle) Jensen of Moville, Lindsy (Mike) Umbach of Anthon, Megan (Kelcee) Green of Overton, NE, Molly (Jeremiah) Bakker of Holstein, Derek (Taylor) Conyers of LeMars, Dezirae (Dustin) Riedemann of Remsen, Alexx (Stephanie) Conyers of Sioux City, Panagiotis Conyers of Sioux City, and Konstantinos Conyers of Sioux City; great grandchildren: Payton (Abrialle) Churchill, Logan and Heath Churchill, Maverick and Lillyana Medina, Dallas, Logan, and Kaytlin Jensen, Josie and Brock Umbach, Braxton, Brody and Brooklyn Green, Jessa Bakker, Leo, Beau, and Remi Pangelina, Kayden and Olivia Riedmann, and Franklin Conyers; great great grandson Nicholas Churchill; siblings Francis (Wendall) Hanson, Jerry (Pat) Moore and Jim (Judy) Moore; extended family and friends.
    Bert was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Alice (Evenson) Moore; in-laws Russell and Clara (Koenigs) Conyers; siblings Rolland, Bev, and Roger Moore; and many dear friends.
    Memorials may be directed to the Fisher-Whiting Memorial Library or St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Mapleton in memory of Bert.