Photo courtesy of Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Le Mars
Le Mars, Iowa
Aug 27, 1951 – Jun 22, 2024
Michael Orban, 72, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, at UnityPoint Health in Sioux City, Iowa.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 3 at All Saints Parish - St. Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the church on Wednesday. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.
Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com.
Michael William Orban was born on August 27, 1951 to Arlys and Sam Orban in Le Mars, Iowa. He was raised in Le Mars and attended both Le Mars Community and Gehlen Catholic schools.
Mike worked for his lifelong friend, Dan Wells, on various projects here in Le Mars and in the Iowa Lakes area. He also worked with good friend, Dave Arens (including Marty and Tom), on various projects for Wells Dairy. He also managed the family's rental properties and provided care and support for his mother Arlys who lived to be 95 years old (she passed on Feb 19, 2020).
Mike is survived by his three children: Misty (Dan) Swink and their daughter Avery; Chet (Elizabeth) Orban and their children: Isabella, Arianna, and Dominic; and Chance (Kacey) Pearson and their children: Swayze and Fox all of Phoenix, Arizona; brother, Jim Orban of Le Mars; and other extended relatives.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents and his ex-wife Connie (Grosenheider) Pearson who passed in 2014. Although separated, Mike and Connie remained close through the later years of their lives.
Read MoreI was sadden to hear of Mike's passing. I have known Mike since first grade. Old friends are the best, and I will always remember all the good times.
Rock Stopak
July 03, 2024 | Le Mars, IA | Friend
Jim,
Sorry and surprised to hear about Mike.
We had some fun "Big 10 football weekends" in Iowa City.
Tim Rollinger
July 02, 2024 | Brunsville, IA | Friend
RIP Mike
Thomas Mayrose
July 02, 2024 | Windsor, CO | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Mike will be missed. May his soul fly high for eternity.
Betty Black
July 02, 2024 | Le Mars, IA | Friend
Our love and hugs to Orbies entire family
Dean & Judy Sitzmann
June 27, 2024 | Arnolds Park, IA | Friend
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jim and kids! He could bring a smile to anyone! ❤
Cathy Mrla
June 26, 2024 | Friend
I was so very sad to hear that Mike has passed. We have been friends for so many years and I will always have great memories. Your family is in my prayers.
Angie Sherrill
June 25, 2024 | Le Mars, IA | Friend
Sorry to hear about Mike passing. Had a lot of laughter and stories throughout the years.
Lisa & Scott Pageler
June 25, 2024 | Le Mars, IA | Friend
Sorry to hear about mike Jim
Will keep you in my prayers
Theresa Wurth
June 24, 2024 | Le Mars, IA | Neighbor
