Lakeside resident Kelly Netsch dies, funeral services held in Storm Lake

Kelly Netsch, age 66, of Lakeside, Iowa, died at his residence on December 7, 2025. The news of his passing was followed by a series of local services that drew family, friends, and members of the county community together to mourn and remember.

A Funeral Mass took place on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Burial followed in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery. Visitation was held on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 8:00 p.m. at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

The gatherings at St. Marys and the visitation at the funeral home served as focal points for community support. For residents of Lakeside and nearby towns, these services offered the customary rituals and practical assistance that accompany a loss. Local funeral homes, churches, and cemetery services provide not only spiritual and emotional support, they also coordinate logistics that affect families during an already difficult time.

Beyond the immediate circle of family and friends, the passing of a long time member of the county underscores the role of local institutions in maintaining community cohesion. Churches such as St. Marys often function as meeting places for multiple generations, and funeral homes like Fratzke & Jensen are central to managing end of life arrangements. These services sustain local jobs and involve nearby businesses that provide flowers, printed materials, and other necessities for memorials.

As Buena Vista County residents reflect on the life of a neighbor, the recent services illustrate how local rituals and institutions continue to shape community life. Those needing details about the arrangements were directed to Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, which was responsible for planning and coordination.