LeRette Funeral Chapel, Inc.

12/31/2025

Judith Ann Tracy, age 85, of Shenandoah, Iowa, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Arlington Assisted Living in Red Oak, Iowa. Judith was born December 14, 1940, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Lois (Swalley) Naico. She graduated from Essex High School in Essex, Iowa. Over the years, she lived in Wisconsin for 30 years, then Des Moines, and eventually back home to Shenandoah, Iowa. Judith was a bookkeeper for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Boyd Tracy; daughter: Lori; and son: Ron. She is survived by grandsons; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends including Jack Linquist of Shenandoah, Iowa.

Per the wishes of Judith, there will be no service and she has gifted her earthly remains to the University of Iowa for medical research.

LeRette Funeral Chapel. Of Red Oak, Iowa, is assisting the family with arrangements.

12/28/2025

Ronald Lee Rasmussen, age 76, of Elliott, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Ron was born October 31, 1949, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Henry and Pauline (Karwal) Rasmussen. He was raised in Montgomery County and graduated from Griswold Community High School in 1967 and attended Iowa Western Community College studying Diesel and Gasoline Technology. Ron served in the United States Navy and lived in many places including San Diego, California, and the Philippines. He was united in marriage to Linda Vargas on May 10, 1971, in Cavite City, Philippines. They moved to Red Oak, Iowa in 1977 and currently make their home near Elliott, Iowa. He worked at Uniroyal and Parker Hannifin for many years. He retired from the Navy Reserves in 1995 at the rank of Chief Engineman. Ron was a true outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed fixing things and going to the casino.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and brothers: Dennis and Merlin. Survivors include his wife: Linda Rasmussen of Elliott, IA; children: Rose Lamberth and husband Karl of Leesville, LA and Roderick Rasmussen and wife Misty of Austin, TX; grandchildren: Kyle Lamberth and wife Stacia of Los Angeles, CA; Rachel Pago and husband Justin of Louisville, KY; Ashley Lamberth and Jared of Leesville, LA; and Talon Rasmussen of College Station, TX; several great grandchildren; sisters: Diane Adams of Shenandoah, IA and Denise Wilson and husband Mark of Elliott, IA; sisters-in-law: Linda Rasmussen of Red Oak, IA and Vivian Rasmussen of Red Oak, IA; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, January 5, 2026, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Pilot Grove Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 2-4 PM Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel.

LeRette Funeral Chapel of Red Oak, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.

12/28/2025

Leon Aloysius Volkmer, age 94, of Red Oak IA, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society. Leon was born June 21, 1931, at his home near Talmage, Nebraska, the son of Richard and Frances (Heng) Volkmer. He graduated from Talmage High School in Talmage, Nebraska, in 1949. He was a farm hand for several years before serving in the United States Marine Corps. Leon served on active duty from 1952 to 1954 and then the reserves until 1960 when he was honorably discharged. He married Edus G Dirks on June 3, 1953, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paul, NE.

Throughout the years, he farmed and worked at Safeway before starting a 36-year career with Earl May. Leon was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where he was member of Knights of Columbus. Leon was also a member of the American Legion, 57-year Life Member of the Red Oak Elks Lodge, and a member of Earl May’s President club. He received Earl May Manager of the Year four times.

Leon was preceded in death by his wife: Edus G Volkmer; parents: Richard and Frances Volkmer; brother: Sylvester “Sunny” Volkmer; sisters in law: Lois Volkmer and Wanda Lane; brothers in law: Dick Webber, Bruce Huber and John Dirks, and grandson Shawn O’Rourke.

Leon is survived by children: Dirk Volkmer and wife Queenie; Sherry O’Rourke-Page: siblings: Joan Huber, Alberta “Bert” Webber, Adrian “Steve” Volkmer and wife Lee; grandchildren: Elric Page and wife Angela; and great grandsons: Matthew O’Rourke and Michael Page.

The family of Leon A Volkmer wishes to extend their sincere thanks to all who have prayed and helped them through this time.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 AM Friday, January 2, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 1510 N. Highland Avenue in Red Oak. Visitation with the family will begin at 9 AM with Rosary at 9:30 AM prior to Mass. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Red Oak Iowa.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

12/28/2025

Robert Joe Coddington, age 56, of Corning, Iowa, formerly of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. Robert was born April 18, 1969, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Robert Joe Coddington, Sr. and Bonnie (Anderson) Coddington. He was raised in Stanton, Iowa, where he attended school. Robert worked many years at the Rainbow Café and most recently Primrose in Corning, Iowa. His hobbies included fishing, bowling, the special Olympics, and going to the casino.

Preceding him in death were his father: Robert Coddington, Sr. and stepfather: Marvin Hayes. Survivors include his mother: Bonnie Hayes of Onawa, IA; brother: Terry Coddington and wife Stephanie of Onawa, IA; sister: Tammy Ronfeldt and husband Steven of Red Oak, IA; nieces and nephews: Hannah Sederburg, Daize Pontow, Ben Coddington, Cody Coddington, Dana Coddington, Zackery Coddington, Steven Ronfeldt, Tyler Coddington, Teanna Coddington, and Zoey Ronfeldt; and other relatives and many friends.

Services Postponed to a later date.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

12/22/2025

Robert Ernest McMartin, age 68, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away, Friday, December 19, 2025, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Robert was born on September 18, 1957, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised in Des Moines and Hancock, Iowa, graduating from the Avoca-Hancock Community High School. Throughout the years, Robert farmed and worked in construction. He made Red Oak his home for the past 15 years. He loved being outdoors doing yard work and fishing.

Preceding him in death were his parents: Keith Ernest and Esther Faye McMartin. Survivors include his children: Angela Brown of North Platte, NE; Nick Petty of Atlantic, IA; Britteny McMartin of Red Oak, IA; and Codey Thramer of Council Bluffs, IA; 13 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 5 siblings including his twin sister whom he shared his home: Robin Horning of Red Oak, IA; and many other relatives and friends.

No services will be held at this time.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

12/13/2025

Harold Rossander Service

12/10/2025

Nickie Lynn Carlson, age 65, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 8, 2025. Nickie was born August 29, 1960, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Garry and Deloris (Peterson) Taylor. She was raised near Grant, Iowa, and graduated from Villisca High School. Nickie lived all her life in Southwest Iowa. She worked for Casey’s General Store in Oakland and Griswold for many years and the last 10 years made her home in Red Oak.

Preceding her in death were her father and her brother, Matthew Taylor. Survivors include her mother: Deloris Adams of Griswold, IA; sister: Deb Foote and husband Doug of Red Oak, IA; nephews and nieces: Ryan Pelzer and wife Jamie of Malvern, IA; Jared Pelzer and wife Jess of Griswold, IA; Hayden Pelzer and wife April of Griswold, IA; Cade Pelzer and wife Riley of Red Oak, IA; Jodie Hogue and husband Devin of Atlantic, IA; Nate Elwood and wife Kristi of Stanton, IA; and Macy Strickland and husband Austin of Clarinda, IA; many great nephews and nieces; and many other relatives and friends.

No services will be held at this time.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

12/09/2025

Harold Clifford Rossander, age 90, of Stanton, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Accura Healthcare of Stanton, Iowa. Harold was born March 12, 1935, the son of Harry and Dorothy (Nelson) Rossander. He attended country school and graduated from Stanton Public School. When he was nineteen, his father had a stroke, and Harold had to do the farming and helped raise his younger brothers. His father passed away the next year. He was a member of the Iowa Army National Guard in Company L, 410th Infantry Regiment, 103rd Infantry Division serving for 8 years. Throughout the years, Harold worked as a DHIA Supervisor, did carpentry, farmed, worked at the hatchery, and did plumbing work before starting a 29-year career with the Stanton Coop and worked through the transition to United Farmers’ Cooperative where he retired as Manager. He was also with Pioneer Mutual Insurance for 9 years. He was a pillar of the Stanton Community and served on many boards including Stanton Area Industrial Foundation of which he was a founding member, Stanton Chamber of Commerce, Stanton Booster Club, the church board, Land O’Lakes District Board President, Land O’Lakes Advisory Board, and Agri Grain Marketing. He was a longtime member of Evangelical Covenant Church in Stanton and currently a member of the First Covenant Church in Red Oak. Harold was very proud of his 4-H heritage and was a leader of the Stanton Scalpers for 11 years, started the Young Farmers Association, and was the youth director at the Coop. Harold was united in marriage to LaDonna Jones Honeyman on June 7, 1973, and gained a daughter, Dixie age 16, and son, Marvin age 13. Harold loved them, loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and loved his nieces and nephews dearly.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his brother: Darwin “Rosy” Rossander. Survivors include his wife LaDonna Rossander of Stanton, IA; children: Dixie Singbeil and husband Byron of Washington, IA and Marvin Honeyman and wife Cindy of Essex, IA; 7 grandchildren: Gary Honeyman of Villisca, IA; Scott Honeyman and wife Torrie of Clarinda, IA; Audra Honeyman of Council Bluffs, IA; Drew Singbeil and wife Lindsay of Riverside, IA; Jordan Singbeil of Washington, IA; Mallory Co and husband Jeff of Concord, CA; and Colton Singbeil of Riverside, IA; 16 great grandchildren: Ava, Gavin, Taya, Bennett, Aniston, Tyce, and Brayden Honeyman; Maiya, Brenner, Beckham, Madison, and Abe Singbeil; Wren, Olive, and Ellis Co; and Sophia Singbeil; brothers: Robert “Ross” Rossander and wife Sandy of Stanton, IA and Richard Rossander and wife Becky of Eastland, TX; brother-in-law: Larry Jones and wife Katie of Snowmass, CO; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life funeral will be held at 10 AM Saturday, December 13, 2025, at First Covenant Church in Red Oak. Burial will be in the Arlington Cemetery in rural Stanton, Iowa. Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 PM Friday, December 12, 2025, at the LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the First Covenant Church or the Twin Lakes Bible Camp.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

12/04/2025

Robert Joe Coddington, age 56, of Corning, Iowa, formerly of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa. Robert was born April 18, 1969, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Robert Joe Coddington, Sr. and Bonnie (Anderson) Coddington. He was raised in Stanton, Iowa, where he attended school. Robert worked many years at the Rainbow Café and most recently Primrose in Corning, Iowa. His hobbies included fishing, bowling, the special Olympics, and going to the casino.

Preceding him in death were his father: Robert Coddington, Sr. and stepfather: Marvin Hayes. Survivors include his mother: Bonnie Hayes of Onawa, IA; brother: Terry Coddington and wife Stephanie of Onawa, IA; sister: Tammy Ronfeldt and husband Steven of Red Oak, IA; nieces and nephews: Hannah Sederburg, Daize Pontow, Ben Coddington, Cody Coddington, Dana Coddington, Zackery Coddington, Steven Ronfeldt, Tyler Coddington, Teanna Coddington, and Zoey Ronfeldt; and other relatives and many friends.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

12/02/2025

Dale Leon Sawtelle, age 61, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dale was born April 24, 1964, in Flint, Michigan, the son of Reggie and Beverly (Stender) Sawtelle. He was raised in Flint, Michigan, moving to Colorado and later Southwest, Iowa, in the mid 1990’s. Over the years, he worked for Hi Crest Automotive in Creston, Red Oak Chrysler in Red Oak, and most recently Powell Farms. Dale was united in marriage to Heidi Jarrett in 2019. He was a mechanic, by trade, who could fix most things. He always said he was a jack of all trades and master of none. His hobbies included working in the yard, fishing, golfing, bowling, and playing pool.

Preceding him in death was his father. Survivors include his wife: Heidi Jarrett-Sawtelle of Red Oak; children: Jeremy Sawtelle; Jalen Sawtelle of Leon, IA; Josh Sawtelle and wife Rachel of Cedar Rapids, IA; Zoe Greever of Shenandoah, IA; Jalee Sawtelle of Stanton, IA; Hunter Jarrett of Red Oak; Darian Sawtelle of Henderson, IA; and Jackson Sawtelle of Shenandoah, IA; one granddaughter; mother: Beverly Stender of Fostoria, MI; sisters: Kellie Nettleton of Flint, MI and Roberta Winn-Powers of Millington, MI; brother: Malcolm Maitland of Fostoria, MI; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Don and Cathy Jarrett of Red Oak; and many other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at 3 PM Saturday, December 6, 2025, at LeRette Funeral Chapel. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

11/22/2025