Spencer, IA
Patricia E. Irby, the daughter of Enemzo and Esther (Buckland) Cool, was born May 12, 1937 in Escanaba, MI. Her childhood years were spent in Escanaba, where she received her education, graduating from Escanaba High School in 1956. After high school, she worked as a secretary for Triple…
May 12, 1937 - May 21, 2018
Sutherland, IA
Daniel Ray Wetherell, the son of Billy and Mary (Streufert) Wetherell, was born on July 7, 1976, in Primghar, IA. He received his early education at South O’Brien Schools and graduated from there. He attended Wayne State and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in…
July 7, 1976 - May 20, 2018
Spencer, IA
Barbara (Landgraf) Faber, the daughter of Pearl (Dinges) and Albert Landgraf, was born on March 11, 1924 in Odebolt, Iowa. She attended Catholic Elementary Schools in Odebolt and Early, Iowa. She graduated from Odebolt High School in 1941 and earned a teaching certificate. She…
March 11, 1924 - May 17, 2018
Spencer, IA
Janet Faye Giese Bringle, the daughter of Harold and Marvel (Davis) Elsbury, was born May 9, 1936 in Sutherland, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Sutherland, where she received her education, graduating from Sutherland Consolidated Schools. She later continued her education at…
May 9, 1936 - May 15, 2018
Spencer, IA
Joan Dolores Jones, the daughter of Louis and Dolores (Mohr) Seidensticker was born June 3, 1951 in New York City, NY. At the age of 4 she moved to Agoura, CA where she grew up and graduated from high school. She moved to Linn Grove, IA and started work at Spencer…
June 3, 1951 - May 14, 2018
April 12, 1920 - May 14, 2018
Spencer, IA
Larry Dean Fuller, the son of William and Melba (Pauling) Fuller, was born on April 10, 1956, in Spencer, IA. He was raised and received his early education here, graduating from Spencer High School. Following graduation, he entered into the military on March 20, 1975, serving in the U.S. Navy. He…
April 10, 1956 - May 12, 2018
Spencer, IA
Dorothy “Jeane” Scott, the daughter of Carter Myron and Violet Belle Haley Davis, was born February 20, 1928 in Linn Grove, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent on a farm north east of Greenville, IA. She attended school in Linn Grove for 2 years and then Greenville where…
February 20, 1928 - May 12, 2018
Spirit Lake, IA
Joan Louise Bailey, the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Daniels) Simonsen, was born July 14, 1937 in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Sioux Rapids, where she received her education, graduating from Sioux Rapids High School.
Joan…
July 14, 1937 - May 10, 2018
Spencer, Iowa, IA
Dennis Dean Davis, the son of Dale and June (Heinis) Davis, was born on September 21, 1945 in Cherokee, IA. He was raised in the Peterson. He attended Brooke rural school and then Aurelia High School, graduating in 1963. After high school Dennis entered into the military on…
September 21, 1945 - May 9, 2018
Spencer, IA
Dolores “Dede” Elaine Shuck was born on June 7, 1963 in Sioux City, Iowa to Jeanne (Thorson) Shuck and Joe Shuck. She was the youngest of the six kids and was born on the day the oldest child, John, graduated from high school. Dede received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on…
June 7, 1963 - May 8, 2018
Storm Lake, IA
Lavonne (Story) Kleaveland, the daughter of John and Ethel (Phillips) Ginger, was born February 6, 1930 in Primghar, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Sutherland, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Sutherland High School in 1948. She was baptized and…
February 6, 1930 - May 7, 2018
Milford, IA
Dr. Harold Adrian Van Hofwegen, 81, was called home to his Heavenly Father on May 5, 2018. His devotion and strong faith supported him in his struggle and finally gave him peace.
Dr. Van Hofwegen was born June 1, 1936 in Hawarden, Iowa to Adrian and Ethel Van…
June 1, 1936 - May 5, 2018
Spencer, IA
Dorothy Casperson was born August 4, 1921 in Ayrshire, Iowa to Austin and Nellie Chatfield. She received her education in the Ayrshire school system. Her younger years were spent in Terril, Iowa. At nearly 40 years old she returned to school and became a registered nurse.…
August 4, 1921 - May 3, 2018
Spencer, IA
Dean Eldon Kalvig, the son of Wilbur and Ruth (Johnson) Kalvig was born April 24, 1929 in Arlington, SD. His childhood years were spent in the Lake Preston, SD area, where he attended school and graduated from Lake Preston High School. He attended college in Mankato, MN and…
April 24, 1929 - May 1, 2018
Spencer, IA
Irene was born on August 26, 1944, in Hospers, Iowa, to her parents, Simon and Anastasia Schiller Stoll. Irene received her early education at St. Anthony's School in Hospers, Iowa. Her family moved to Sheldon, Iowa, and Irene then graduated from…
August 26, 1944 - April 30, 2018
Spencer, IA
Peggy “Pat” Johnson, daughter of Harvey C. and Eva Zenor Miller, was born in Dickens on March 27, 1931. She was the fourth of nine children born to the Miller family. She spent her childhood on the family farms tagging along with older brothers Bob and Jim and caring for her…
March 27, 1931 - April 30, 2018
Spencer, IA
Eugene Nicholas Martini, the son of Eugene and Cecelia (Finnegan) Martini, was born February 22, 1947 in Ft. Dodge, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Whittemore, Ames, and Emmetsburg, Iowa, where he received his education, graduating from…
February 22, 1947 - April 22, 2018
Sioux Rapids, IA
Tammy (Woodford) Grothe was born on September 3, 1975 to Dale and Karen Woodford of Webb, Iowa. She was raised on a farm northeast of Webb. She attended Lincoln Elementary School in Spencer, Iowa. She graduated from Spencer High School in 1994. She…
September 3, 1975 - April 20, 2018
Spencer, IA
Dave was born July 5, 1938 in Spencer, IA. He was the fourth of seven children of Norval and Emma Crew. Dave spent his childhood on a farm near Webb, IA and worked diligently in his families farming and hog operations. He graduated from Gillette Grove High School. While in…
July 5, 1938 - April 19, 2018
Spencer, IA
Beng Lovan, the daughter of Hau Hoang and Mone Lothi Hoang was born June 10, 1947 in Son La, Vietnam. Her childhood years were spent enjoying quality time with her sisters & brothers. In her early years, she worked as a Midwife.
Beng married…
June 10, 1947 - April 16, 2018
Spencer, IA
Beverly Charmain (Tercey) Stinehart, the daughter of Carrol and Juanita (Guthrie) Dunn, was born December 31, 1934 in Newton, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Spencer High…
December 31, 1934 - April 10, 2018
Spencer, IA
Tommy Gene Burrow was born on May 18, 1952 in Clovis, New Mexico to Rondall and Patricia (Settlemyre) Burrow. Tom passed away at his home in Spencer, Iowa on April 7, 2018.
Tom grew up in Dalhart Texas. After graduating from high school Tom joined…
May 18, 1952 - April 7, 2018
Everly, IA
Bob Doran passed away Friday April 6, 2018 at Spencer Hospital. He was born in Estherville on October 16, 1959 to Duane and Julia Doran (dec 1966). He has a brother Jeff (Brenda). In 1969 Bob joyously welcomed Allan, Pat (Terry), and new mom Betty into the…
October 16, 1959 - April 6, 2018
Warner Funeral Home is sponsoring 'CIRCLE OF CARE', a six-week grief recovery support group for people grieving the death of a loved one. This group will begin at 6:30 p.m. on THURSDAY, MARCH 22ND and will continue each week through APRIL 26TH at the Spencer Area Activity Center (Senior Center),…
April 5, 2018 - April 5, 2018
Peterson, IA
Fern Catherine Reese, the daughter of Horace and Edith (Stroman) Bruns, was born March 11, 1925 in Granville, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent on a farm near Granville, Iowa, where she received her education at Paullina Schools and later moved to Everly, where she…
March 11, 1925 - April 5, 2018
Spencer, IA
Maxine Mae Salmon, the daughter of Carlisle and Grace Mitchell Smith, was born June 9, 1932 in Clear Lake, SD. As a young child, her family moved to Sherburn, MN. She received her early education and graduated from Sherburn High School in 1950. Maxine continued her education at…
June 9, 1932 - April 5, 2018
Spencer, IA
Nellie Lucille Hull Alderman was born June 26, 1927 to Rev. George & Nellie (Wellman) Hull in Harvey, ND. Nellie was the youngest of their four children. Her older brothers were Andrew, Roswell and Wellington (Jack). Growing up, Nell lived in different areas where her…
June 26, 1927 - April 4, 2018
Spencer, IA
Dorothy Cranston, the daughter of John and Matilda (Weiskircher) Langel was born March 7th, 1939. She was raised and educated in Milford, graduating in 1957. Dorothy attended and graduated from Mankato College in Minnesota. She went to work at Buchanan Law Office in Algona, IA. Dorothy…
March 7, 1939 - April 4, 2018
Spencer, IA
Randel William Sweet, the son of William Joe and Betty Lou (Riemer) Sweet, was born June 1, 1965, in Spencer, Iowa. His entire life was spent in Spencer where he attended Spencer Schools, graduating from Spencer High School in 1984.
…
June 1, 1965 - April 3, 2018
Primghar, IA
Barbara Jean (Armstrong) Mehren, the daughter of James and Louise (Donaldson) Armstrong was born April 7, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Arnold John Mehren on June 13, 1972, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and lived in the Spencer area her…
April 7, 1935 - April 3, 2018
Terril, IA
In lieu of flowers, the famiy requests that memorials may be directed to either the Terril Library or the United Methodist Church in Terril.
Marie Gladys Hess, the daughter of Harvey and Gladys (Kickland) Lanpher, was born October 5, 1923 in Sioux Falls, SD. Her childhood years were spent in…
October 5, 1923 - April 1, 2018
Spencer, IA
Leland Carl Franke Jr., the son of Leland and Agnes (Anderson) Franke was born on May 25, 1948 in Sioux City, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Sioux City area where he attended school and graduated from South Sioux City High School.
Leland was a true…
May 25, 1948 - March 31, 2018
Spencer, IA
Myrtle Martha Hyde the daughter of Fred and Evelyn (Higley) Pinneke, was born on December 31, 1925, in Mason City, Iowa. She grew up in Mason City, where she attended school.
On March 11, 1945, Myrtle married Jack Dewayne Hyde at the Trinity…
December 31, 1925 - March 27, 2018
Spencer, IA
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family.
Shirley Woodford was born November 17, 1925 to Jesse and Iva Miller. Shirley was the oldest of five children. She and her family lived around Sac City and Lake View and later on a farm near…
November 17, 1925 - March 26, 2018
February 4, 1955 - March 25, 2018
Sutherland, IA
Edna Lydia Florke, daughter of Charles and Eva (Brause) Petersen was born September 29, 1920, in Barren County, Wisconsin. She attended school in Pierson, Iowa, through the 8th grade.
On September 25, 1937, Edna was united in…
September 29, 1920 - March 24, 2018
Spencer, IA
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family.
Andrew Michael Huffman, the son of Michael and Lynn (Zahrt) Huffman, was born September 11, 1976 in Spencer, IA. He was the oldest of six children. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1995 and spent his adult…
September 11, 1976 - March 24, 2018
Council Bluffs, IA
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Organization for Autism Research.
Robert “Robbie” William Erick, the son of Larry Erick and Linda and Curt Foltz, was born May 5, 1974 in Spencer, Iowa. He graduated from Spencer High School. …
May 5, 1974 - March 22, 2018
Spencer, IA
Mary Elizabeth Gillette, the daughter of Lester and Cecilia Gillette, was born January 25, 1923. She was raised on a dairy farm east of Fostoria, across the road from her grandparents. Mary attended country school, passing her exams early, and then graduated from Spencer High School at age…
January 25, 1923 - March 21, 2018
Webb, IA
Wayne Howard Hanson, the son of Elmer and Annie (Erickson) Hanson was born on October 18, 1925 in Sioux Rapids, IA. His childhood years were spent in the small town of Sioux Rapids, where he attended elementary school with his four sisters and one brother. He was a good…
October 18, 1925 - March 19, 2018
Spencer, IA
John Michael Rosacker, the son of Elmer and Eva (Monk) Rosacker was born on February 11, 1949, in Emmetsburg, IA. His childhood years were spent on a small farm near Ayrshire where he attended elementary and high school. After high school John earned a degree in secondary education from Mankato…
February 11, 1949 - March 15, 2018
Spencer, IA
Hattie LaVonne Winterboer, the daughter of Clayton and Esther (Falline) Cobb, was born May 18, 1925. They lived on a farm southwest of Webb, Iowa for many years, moving to the Sioux Rapids area in 1941. LaVonne attended Garfield-Webb school for eleven years,…
May 18, 1925 - March 13, 2018
Worthington, MN
Maxine Ida Rossiter, the daughter of LaVerne and Anne (Knipper) Wright, was born on February 3, 1922, in Spencer, Iowa. Maxine graduated from Spencer High School in 1940. After high school she worked at Scott’s Dime Store as a store manager. Maxine met Roger in 1941. They…
February 3, 1922 - March 13, 2018
January 31, 1951 - March 12, 2018
Spencer, IA
Johnathon Darrell Fox the son of Darrell and Judy Fox was born Dec 23, 1987 in Sioux City Iowa. He was the oldest of three boys in the Fox Family. John graduated from Spencer High School where he spoke at his high school graduation; He attended Kirkwood community college for a period of…
December 23, 1987 - March 7, 2018
Sutherland, IA
June Gladys (Johnson) Gellhaus, was born June 26, 1923 to Hjalmar and Elsie Streufert Johnson in Paullina, Iowa. June was the oldest of five daughters. She attended and graduated from Paullina High School.
June married Verlin L.…
June 26, 1923 - March 5, 2018
Milford, IA
Bruce Neil Prentice, the son of John and Bernice Brinkley Prentice, was born January 5, 1936 in Clay County, Iowa. He received his early education and graduated from Gillett Grove High School.
On January 8, 1956, Bruce married Shirley Carlson at the Grace United…
January 5, 1936 - March 4, 2018
Spencer, IA
ohn Franklyn Laird, Jr., the son of John Franklin and Martha Elizabeth (Landis) Laird, was born on January 25, 1932, in Cleveland, OH. He was raised and received his early education there, graduating from high school. After high school, John entered into the U.S. Military on September 15,…
January 25, 1932 - February 28, 2018
Spencer, IA
Deborah Ann Jenkins, was born on May 21, 1935, in Vicksburg, MI, to Cecil and Virginia (Forsythe) Southworth. Deb graduated from high school in Vicksburg and attended Western Michigan University with a major in business and a minor in music.
Deb…
May 21, 1935 - February 27, 2018
Spencer, IA
Mai Lovan, 70 years old of Spencer, IA, passed away on February 27, 2018 at his son’s home after battling an illness in the hospital. He was born on January 1, 1948, in Vientiane, Laos.
Mai was a free-spirited person who enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, family…
January 1, 1948 - February 27, 2018
Spencer, IA
Marjorie Ann (Faulkner) Quist, the daughter of Gerald and Golda (Hupp) Faulkner was born on February 19, 1936 in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer where she received her education. Following her schooling, she worked at Stubs House of Plenty for several years and…
February 19, 1936 - February 23, 2018
Sutherland, IA
Darla Rae Bailey, the daughter of Harold and Norma (Silberstein) Gottsch was born May 13, 1941, in Sutherland, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Sutherland High School. Following high school, she attended a trade school in Omaha, Nebraska, to learn…
May 13, 1941 - February 23, 2018
Salt Lake City, UT
The United States geothermal industry has lost another of its founders.
Robert L. “Bob” Wright, age 90, passed away due to cancer on February 22, 2018. Bob was a classical “old time” landman who could charm almost any landowner into signing a fair agreement. He…
July 30, 1927 - February 22, 2018
Spencer, IA
John “Jack” Girard Peasley was born to William and Anna Kendergan Peasley on January 31, 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa. He attended St. Boniface School. Later, he worked for Goodwill Industries. Jack was proud of making rugs at home with his mother on his own loom. A…
January 31, 1930 - February 21, 2018
Spencer, IA
Rita Mae (Theisen) McCarty, the daughter of John and Anna (Ruden) Theisen, was born on August 20th, 1928 in Le Mars, IA. She was raised in the Oyens and Remsen area and received her education at St. Catherine's school in Oyens. On February 18th, 2018, Rita passed away…
August 20, 1928 - February 18, 2018
Royal, IA
Keith Louis Mortensen, the son of Louis and Carrie (Petersen) Mortensen, was born January 24, 1943 in Hartley, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Royal, Iowa, where he received his education, graduating from Royal High School.
Keith married Marjorie Johanson…
January 24, 1943 - February 15, 2018
Spencer, IA
Richard Henry Riedemann was born at home on the family farm east of Primghar, IA, to Ernest and Mayme (Horstmann) Riedemann on February 5, 1930. He attended rural schools and graduated in 1948 from Primghar High School. He was called into military service in the fall of 1951. He…
February 5, 1930 - February 15, 2018
Hartley
Pearl Louise (Huston) Lyman, the daughter of Phil and Edna (Elliott) Huston, was born on June 18, 1920 in Hartley, IA. She attended school there and graduating from Hartley High School. After high school, she obtained her Teacher’s Training.
On…
June 18, 1920 - February 13, 2018
Spencer, IA
Carolyn Sue Walton was born on October 7, 1941 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to Mervin “Jim” and Hazel Morris Walton. Her family moved to Everly, Iowa where she graduated from Everly High School in 1959.
On December 6, 1969, Carolyn married Bob O’Hara. They made their home in…
October 7, 1941 - February 10, 2018
July 13, 1960 - February 9, 2018
Spencer, IA
Ruth Grace Petersen, the daughter of John and Blanche (Bowles) Albert was born January 18, 1919 in Primghar, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Primghar area where she attended country school and graduated from Primghar High School in 1936.
Ruth married Jimmy Davis in…
January 18, 1919 - February 7, 2018
January 18, 1927 - February 7, 2018
Spencer, IA
Edna Louise Rigby, the daughter of Lillian and Martin Schutt, was born on September 17th 1948 in Hampton, Iowa. She spent most of her young life in Hampton and later moved to Spencer.
She met Garold McGuire while living in Spencer. They became…
September 17, 1948 - February 4, 2018
Hartley, IA
Maurine Mary Spangler, the daughter of Joseph and Ida (Benz) Hauber, was born February 8, 1918 in LeMars, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer, where she received her education, graduating from Spencer High School.
Maurine married Willard…
February 8, 1918 - January 29, 2018
Spencer, IA
Virgil John “Corkey” Heinrichs was born April 21, 1928, on a farm near Bridgewater, South Dakota. His parents were Alphonse Heinrichs and Christina Wernimont. Corkey spent his childhood in Carroll County, Iowa, where he graduated from 8th grade at St. Peter and…
April 21, 1928 - January 27, 2018
Spencer, IA
Reva Mae Tomlinson, the daughter of Ralph and Iva (Nafe) Allen, was born on August 22, 1924, in Washta, IA. She grew up on a farm near Washta, where she attended country school and then attended Quimby High School, graduating in 1941. She attended York College…
August 22, 1924 - January 15, 2018
Kanawha, IA
Bill Leroy Quist, A.K.A Big Red to some of his childhood cohorts, was born June 27, 1951. Bill grew up in Spencer Iowa with his brother Roger, sister Nancy, and cousins Tammy (Faulkner) Nighswonger and Jerry Faulkner. Growing up, Bill ensured Carrol’s…
June 27, 1951 - January 14, 2018
Royal, IA
Cleo was born January 5, 1919, the only child of Nels and Christine (Petersen) Hjelm. They lived on a farm south of Royal. Cleo attended Willow Creek country school for the first eight years of her schooling. She then attended high school in Royal, graduating in 1936. Cleo and her close…
January 5, 1919 - January 14, 2018
Pomeroy, IA
Franklyn Dean Mortensen was born September 20, 1938 to Dean Howard Mortensen and Ireane Mae Guy Mortensen. He attended the Royal Community School. He passed away on January 11, 2018 at the Pocahontas Hospital.
He was married to Linda Ann Wilken on…
September 20, 1938 - January 11, 2018
Spencer, IA
James Marvin Hofmeyer, the son of Helen (Espey) Walker and Terrence Hofmeyer, was born on January 17, 1971 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He was raised in Spencer, IA and graduated May of 1989 from Spencer High School. Went to school to get an Associate Degree from Iowa…
January 17, 1971 - January 9, 2018
Sutherland, IA
Robert “Bob” Martin Larsen, the son of John and Irene (Christensen) Larsen was born on January 2, 1945 on the farm near Anita, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Anita area, where he attended country school and later attended Anita High School. He later…
January 2, 1945 - January 8, 2018
February 11, 1970 - January 5, 2018
Spencer, IA
Clare Lucille Olsen, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on January 1, 2018, at her residence at the loving and caring Northshire Nursing Home in Spencer.
She was born June 9, 1921 in Virgil, South Dakota to Archie and Mabel (Saville) Hebron. Her family moved to Cherokee, Iowa,…
June 9, 1921 - January 1, 2018
Spencer, IA
James F. Laddusaw (Jim) was born March 11, 1935, in LeMars, Iowa, to Lawrence Laddusaw and Leona Ruba Laddusaw Smith. Jim grew up in Everly, Lake Park, and Sioux City. He graduated from Sioux City Heelan High School. From high school, Jim enlisted in the…
March 11, 1935 - December 31, 2017
Spencer, IA
Oliver Oscar Vogt, the son of Oscar and Eleanor Blaue Vogt, was born March 13, 1924 in Gerald, MO. At the age of 5, his family moved to Iowa where Ollie received his early education in country schools and later graduated from Calumet High School. He continued his education at Buena…
March 13, 1924 - December 29, 2017
Milford, IA
Dale Martin Tesch, the son of Harry and Nora Holtgrewe Tesch was born July 17, 1946 in Paullina, Iowa. Dale received his early education from Primghar Country School and graduated from the Primghar High School.
On August 6, 1965, Dale married Rita Van Heuvelen…
July 17, 1946 - December 27, 2017
Spencer, IA
Lynda Gail Nagel, the daughter of Henry and Sadena Nagel, was born on November 1, 1946, in Adrian, Minnesota. For most of her youth, she lived on a farm where she attended country school in Allendorf, Iowa, and later graduated from Little Rock High School. Following…
November 1, 1946 - December 27, 2017
Okoboji, IA
Janis (Jan) Sieh was born in Omaha on November 5th, 1922 to the parents of Lester and Mildred Shoemaker. She attended North High School in Omaha, Nebraska and Omaha University prior to her employment in the Vice President’s office of the Union Pacific Railroad during the war…
November 5, 1922 - December 27, 2017
Laurens, IA
Paul Conrad Haaland, the son of Thorvald and Margaret (Meredith) Haaland was born December 28, 1950 in Spencer, IA. He grew up in the Royal, IA area, attending Clay Central schools and graduating from Clay Central High School in (1968?) He furthered his education at Iowa State…
December 28, 1950 - December 24, 2017
Spencer, IA
Robert Case Guerttman, the son of William and Luella (Case) Guerttman, was born on November 10, 1921, in Humboldt, Iowa. Robert received his early education at Humboldt Schools. The family moved to Spencer when Robert was 14. He graduated from Spencer…
November 10, 1921 - December 23, 2017
Everly, IA
Thomas John Hegel, the son of John and Clementine (Scheetz) Hegel, was born October 12, 1941 in New Salem, ND. His childhood years were spent on a ranch outside of Elmont, ND, where he received his early education at country schools, later graduating from Elmont High…
October 12, 1941 - December 19, 2017
February 20, 1929 - December 15, 2017
Spencer, IA
Betty Louise Koehnk Runkle, the daughter of Otto and Anna Bielfeldt Koehnk was born November 24, 1926 in Clay County, Iowa. She was raised on a farm southwest of Everly, graduating from Everly as valedictorian of the class of 1944.
She attended Iowa State Teachers…
November 24, 1926 - December 11, 2017
Fostoria, IA
Shawn Lee Smith, the son of Dennis “Patrick” and Nancy (Mengelsen) Smith, was born May 30, 1967 in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Fostoria, where he received his education, graduating from Milford High School. After his schooling, he learned…
May 30, 1967 - December 9, 2017
Spencer, IA
Floyd Forrest Faulkner, the son of Gerald and Golda (Hupp) Faulkner, was born December 14, 1941, in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Spencer, where he received his education. Following his schooling, he worked as a truck driver for several…
December 14, 1941 - December 8, 2017
Peterson, IA
Margaret June Mueller, the daughter of Martin and Ellen (Emanuelson) Jones, was born June 5, 1928 in Linn Grove, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Peterson, where she received her education, graduating from Peterson High School in 1946. She worked as a waitress…
June 5, 1928 - December 7, 2017
Spencer, IA
Rex Sunday Travis, the son of Roy and Beatrice Lucille (Sunday) Travis, was born November 5, 1919 in Manson, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Pocahontas, Iowa, where he received his education, graduating from Pocahontas High School. After his schooling, he…
November 5, 1919 - December 3, 2017
Spencer, IA
Samuel Crosser, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and dear friend to all, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2017, at Northshire Care Facility in Spencer, Iowa. Sam was born on July 30, 1932, to Milton and Hilda (Jepson) Crosser in Primghar, Iowa. After…
July 30, 1932 - November 29, 2017
We light a candle of love...
In celebration of the people...
And the times...
That were important in our lives.
Warner Funeral Home, Hospice of Spencer Hospital, Abben Cancer Center and Area Churches held their annual Service of Remembrance on Monday, November 27th, 2017 at the Hope Reformed…
November 27, 2017 - November 27, 2017
Spencer, IA
William (Bill) Schindler, the son of Gertrude and Everett Schindler, was born November 15, 1947 in Cedar Rapids, IA. His childhood years were spent in Cedar Rapids area, where he received his education and graduated from George Washington High School in Cedar…
November 15, 1947 - November 25, 2017
Spencer, IA
Dale Marvin Brower, WWII Navy flight instructor officially went “off duty” at 2:10 P.M., Saturday, November 25, 2017. Dale was born to Marie and Gerritt Brower on March 16, 1922 in Plessis, Iowa. He was 95 ½ y/o soul. Dale’s heart simply…
March 16, 1922 - November 25, 2017
Peterson, IA
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family.
Wayne Gibbons Brown, the son of Lee and Winifred (Gibbons) Brown was born February 19, 1925 in Peterson, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Peterson area where he attended school,…
February 19, 1925 - November 25, 2017
Spencer, IA
Tracy Jay Vestweber, the son of Jack and Gala (Kruger) Vestweber, was born in Clarion, Iowa on May 10, 1960. He received his early education in Dows.
On September 30, 1978, Tracy married Eva LaRue in Eagle Grove, Iowa. Following their marriage, they…
October 5, 1960 - November 24, 2017
Peterson, IA
Jim Harold Hass, the son of Harold and Beulah (Purcell) Hass, was born on February 8, 1941, in Sutherland, IA. He was raised and received his early education there, graduating from Sutherland High School. After graduation he ran the Champlain gas station for a few years. In 1965…
February 8, 1941 - November 24, 2017
Greenville, IA
In lieu of flowers, memorials will be given to the Spencer Brain Tumor Walk by the family.
JoAnn (Rusk) Merrill, the daughter of Clayton James Rusk and Lucille Harriet (Adams) Rusk was born on August 2, 1954, in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent on the family farm near…
August 2, 1954 - November 23, 2017
Spencer, IA
Pane Lovan, 48 of Spencer, Iowa, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017. He was born on February 24, 1969, in Vientiane, Laos, the son of Phin Lovan and Luong thi An, and Vinh and Beng Lovan.
Pane was a social person, free spirited and…
February 24, 1969 - November 23, 2017
Spencer, IA
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family.
Harriet Jean Johannsen, the daughter of Harry and Emma (Kaiser) Hill, was born January 12, 1929, in Sutherland, Iowa. She received her early education through the 5th grade in rural Waterman #4…
January 12, 1929 - November 22, 2017
March 24, 1946 - November 18, 2017
Linn Grove, IA
Terry Donald Steffen, second son of Donald Clarence and Lucile May (Olson) Steffen was born on February 23, 1952 in Spencer, Iowa. He was baptized, confirmed, and learned to make homemade ice cream at the Rossie United Church of Christ. Terry attended Greenville-Rossie and Clay Central schools in…
February 23, 1952 - November 17, 2017
Hartley, IA
June Clara Hansen, daughter of Carl Hansen and Agnes Koep Hansen, was born in Everly, Iowa, on March 12, 1922. The family moved to rural Hartley when June was a teen. She graduated from Hartley High School in 1940…
March 12, 1922 - November 16, 2017
Spencer, IA
Clifford Edward Froehlich, the son of Walter and Mary (Thiel) Froehlich was born August 9, 1919 in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent near Mary Hill, west of Cherokee. He attended Mary Hill Catholic School until he was 13, when his family moved to Everly, IA. He…
August 9, 1919 - November 15, 2017
Omaha, NE
Florence Mae (Winterboer) Selzer, age 85, formerly of Everly, IA, established her angel wings at Hillcrest Shadow Lake nursing home in Papillion, NE, on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Just 10 days short of her 86th birthday.
Florence was born November 22, 1931, to Harm &…
November 22, 1931 - November 12, 2017
Spencer, IA
Mildred Elizabeth Bruns, the daughter of William and Cora (Crouch) Douglass was born January 16, 1916 in Hampton, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Hampton area where she attended school, graduating from Hampton High School. She then attended Iowa State…
January 16, 1916 - November 11, 2017
Spencer, IA
Milton Burdette Geidl, the son of Case Corwin and Eva (Kirkpatrick) Geidl, was born May 10, 1928, in Miami, Florida. His childhood years were spent in Miami and Sioux City, IA, where he received his education. Burdette entered the military in 1946 and served with the…
May 10, 1928 - November 10, 2017
Spirit Lake, IA
Sue Ann Wee, the daughter of Henry and Elise (Mueller) Tewald, was born May 25, 1945 in MeKenyes, Hungary. Her childhood years were spent in Hungary and Germany. Sue moved to the United States in 1956 and later became a U.S. Citizen in 1966. She received her education in…
May 25, 1945 - November 7, 2017
Spencer, IA
Maerene Mason, the daughter of Reuben and Elizabeth (Heien) Curry was born October 23, 1929 in Spencer, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Spencer area, where she attended school and graduated from Spencer High School in 1947. She then attended Ft. Dodge Beauty Academy in…
October 25, 1929 - November 3, 2017
Spencer, IA
Kenneth Marvin Pick, 69 years old, passed away at his home in Spencer, IA on Thursday, November 2, 2017 surrounded by his family after a courageous 20-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Kenneth Marvin Pick, son of Andrew Joseph and Mary Bertha Poeckes Pick, was born…
March 16, 1948 - November 2, 2017
Spencer, IA
Dorothy Marie Glade Schmid, daughter of Albert and Matie Riebesehl Glade was born September 10, 1912 on a farm near Ocheyedan, IA. She was called home by her Lord on October 31, 2017 at the age of 105.
Dorothy attended parochial and public high school…
September 10, 1912 - October 31, 2017
Lake Park , IA
Robert Dale Carpenter, the son of George Nicholas and Dorothy Helen Morris Carpenter, was born October 19, 1931 in Redfield, Iowa.
Robert worked many years for Echo Plus in Spirit Lake, Iowa and eventually retired. He lived most of his life in Lake Park, Iowa.…
October 19, 1931 - October 30, 2017
Spencer, IA
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family.
Donald Francis Hrubes, 77 years old, was born January 1, 1940 in Britt, IA, and was the eldest son of Frank and Alice (Rokos) Hrubes. He was baptized at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Duncan and grew up…
January 1, 1940 - October 28, 2017
Spencer, IA
James Franklin Lorenzen, the son of Frank and Clara Radgey Lorenzen was born February 10, 1953 in Spencer, Iowa. He received his education from Spencer High School. Following his schooling, Jim worked for the Railroad for 6 years and then for Don O’Hara for two years along with…
February 10, 1953 - October 28, 2017
Spencer, IA
William “Bill” Howard Brennan, the son of William Michael and Beulah (Lueken) Brennan, was born August 22, 1929 in Rural Ruthven, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Ruthven area, graduating from Ruthven High School. After his schooling, he entered…
August 22, 1929 - October 27, 2017
Spencer, IA
Richard G. Harris, the son of Leon and Viola (Twigg) Harris, was born May 16, 1929 in Rolfe, IA. His early childhood years were spent in Rolfe until his family moved to Everly, IA in 1935. In Everly, he attended a country grade school. He went on to graduate from Everly High School in…
May 16, 1929 - October 25, 2017
Spirit Lake, IA
Jessie Lee Brustares was born December 3, 1987, in Spencer, IA, and passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017, in Sioux Falls, SD, following a sudden illness. He was 29 years old.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Peter Brustares, Jr.; his grandmother, Gwen…
December 3, 1987 - October 22, 2017
Royal, IA
Jerred Lee Loudermilk, the son of John and Jennifer Larson Loudermilk, was born July 23, 1976 at the Spencer Hospital. He loved growing up and helping on the farm and graduated from Spencer High School. He attended SW Technical School in Jackson, MN. He then became a carpenter in…
July 23, 1976 - October 20, 2017
St. Charles, MN
Jerry Ganzevoort, the son of Cyril and Marie (Mathis) Ganzevoort was born on April 26, 1945, in Greenville, KY. Jerry graduated from Sioux Valley Community Schools, lettering in basketball and track. (He broke the track record for the mile) Jerry entered the U.S. Army in…
April 26, 1945 - October 20, 2017
Everly, IA
Arvin George Schmidt, the son of John and Lena (Frick) Schmidt, was born September 2, 1932 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in Moneta, IA, where he received his education, graduating from Moneta High School. He later attended and graduated from Des…
September 2, 1932 - October 17, 2017
Arnolds Park, IA
Roger Lee Hayenga was a scholar. He was quick to teach, and sometimes quick to teach you to educate yourself. Many remember asking him a question and receiving the answer, “Look it up.” Not because he didn’t know, but because Roger wanted you to own your knowledge. He believed…
July 1, 1947 - October 16, 2017
Sutherland, IA
Carol Janet Lowe, the daughter of Melvin and Vivian (Johnson) Aakhus, was born December 25, 1946 in Hartley, Iowa. She grew up in Everly, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Everly High School in 1965. She was confirmed at the Hope Lutheran Church…
December 25, 1946 - October 13, 2017
Spencer, IA
Barbara Jean McDonough-Umbrell, the daughter of Marguerite Loehr and Raymond Winthers, was born April 9, 1947, in Webb, Iowa. She received her early education in Webb and later at South Clay High School.
Barbara married Marvin Umbrell in 1965 at the…
April 9, 1947 - October 5, 2017
Spencer, IA
Connie Jean Baker was born on January 23, 1954 in Spencer, Iowa. Her early childhood years in Everly. She graduated from Spencer High School in 1973. On June 16, 1973, she married her husband, Kent. They welcomed her first child, Lisa, that same year. Three years…
January 23, 1954 - October 2, 2017
Spencer, IA
Alida “Jo” Josephine Tuttle, the daughter of Ray Porter Black and Mable (Cross) Black, was born August 26, 1920, in Webb, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer where she received her education, graduating from Spencer High School in 1938. She lived in Clay County…
August 26, 1920 - October 2, 2017
Fostoria, IA
Joy Marie Austad, the daughter of William and Alice (Zick) Walterman was born October 19, 1946, in Madison, SD. Her childhood years were spent in the Madison area where she attended school and graduated from Madison High School. After graduation Joy moved to Aberdeen, SD, where…
October 19, 1946 - October 2, 2017
Sutherland, IA
Carly Anne Kreibaum, the daughter of Roger and Gail (Noethe) Buchholtz, was born on December 9, 1983 in Sheldon, Iowa. She was baptized at the First Presbyterian Church in Sibley in 1984 and later confirmed in 1998. She was raised and attended school in Sibley, graduating in…
December 9, 1983 - October 2, 2017
Everly, IA
Darrel Rae Walton, the son of Boyd and Edna (Allen) Walton, was born January 21, 1945 in Everly, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Everly, where he received his education, graduating from Everly High School in 1962. After his schooling, he worked in Spencer, Iowa at Globe…
January 21, 1945 - October 1, 2017
Peterson, IA
Don B. Phipps, the son of David and Donna (Yeager) Phipps was born April 6, 1958, in Eagle Grove, Iowa. As a child, Don and his family moved around a lot. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 18 and served until his Honorable Discharge.
Don worked…
April 6, 1958 - October 1, 2017
December 26, 1944 - September 26, 2017
Spencer, IA
Ruth Lavonne Batschelet, the daughter of Gabe and Bessie (Fallon) Bolyard, was born on October 22, 1930, in Spencer, Iowa. She grew up on a farm near Greenville and attended school in Gillett Grove, Iowa, until she was in 4th grade. In the fall of 1940, her family moved to a farm north…
October 22, 1930 - September 26, 2017
Hartley, IA
Phyllis Mae Dahnke Eifert was born February 13, 1931, in Hartley, Iowa, to Irvin Fred and Lizzie (Wittrock) Dahnke.
Phyllis grew up on a farm near Hartley, Iowa. She moved with her family to Sutherland, Iowa, where she attended grade school, and later attended and…
February 13, 1931 - September 26, 2017
Thomas Lloyd Pearson, the son of Richard Nells and Louisa (Olson) Pearson, was born October 21, 1928 in Fostoria, IA. His childhood years were spent in Milford, IA, where he received his education, graduating from Milford High School. After his schooling, he enlisted…
October 21, 1928 - September 19, 2017
Spirit Lake, IA
Colton Mitchell Baschke, the son of Mitch & Missy Baschke was born on June 23, 1991 in Spencer IA. Colton grew up in Spencer and graduated from Spencer High School in 2009. He then attended college at ICCC in Fort Dodge and then ILCC in Spencer. Colton was employed at Polaris Industries in…
June 23, 1991 - September 19, 2017
Spencer, IA
Edith Hansen, the daughter of Edward Francis and Frances Lucille Barnette Washington, was born November 29, 1914 in Ruthven, IA. She received her early education at a country school in Ruthven and graduated from Spencer High School.
Edith married Ervin Hansen on…
November 29, 1914 - September 18, 2017
Virginia Gayle Koenen, the daughter of Fred and Matie (Gipple) Richter, was born on August 5, 1920 in Anita, Iowa. At an early age, her family moved to Sac City, IA, where she graduated from high school in 1938.
Virginia married Donald Lester Koenen on…
August 5, 1920 - September 18, 2017
Bloomington, MN
Melinda (55) passed away September 13, 2017 in Bloomington, MN. Melinda – or Mindy as she was known – was born October 10, 1961 in Spencer, Iowa. In recent years, Mindy resided at a REM group home in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended a daycare workshop, RISE…
October 10, 1961 - September 13, 2017
Spencer, IA
Raymond Glenn Hart, the son of Raymond and Ethel (Mason) Hart was born on September 21, 1924, in Langdon, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Langdon area where he attended school and graduated from Webb High School. He then furthered his education at the…
September 21, 1924 - September 13, 2017
Spirit Lake, IA
Stuart Frank Kruse, the son of Frank and Marilyn (Hughes) Kruse, was born October 24, 1962 in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Royal, where he received his education from Clay Central Community Schools.
After his schooling he enlisted in the U.S.…
October 24, 1962 - September 12, 2017
Spencer, IA
Helen 'Connie' Jane Peters, the daughter of Walter and Annie Speth Conrad, was born November 27, 1925 in Bingham Lake, MN. Connie received her early education at Meadow Township School in Lake Center and graduated from Spencer High School in 1943.
Connie married…
November 27, 1925 - September 6, 2017
Velma Mae Crew (Brinkley) was the daughter of Cleve and Florence Brinkley. Her childhood was spent in rural Ayrshire where she graduated from Silver Lake Consolidated School.
Velma married Marvin on May 22, 1940 at the Methodist Church in…
January 5, 1916 - September 5, 2017
Delores May Meier, the daughter of Herbert and Margaret (Leonard) Graham, was born December 22, 1933 in Logan, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Logan, where she received her education, graduating from Logan High School. While in high school, she was a cheerleader, was a member of the school…
December 22, 1933 - September 3, 2017
Donna Rae Schwarz, the daughter of Fred and Hilda (Ringler) Winter, was born March 10, 1938 in Sioux City, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Sioux City, Iowa, where she received her education graduating from Sioux City East High School.
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March 10, 1938 - September 2, 2017
Bonnie Albertson celebrated life, and it showed. And when she talked of death she made it known that she wanted a celebration after she died. Little did she, or any of us, know that she would be present for a celebration in her last days of life.
Bonnie (Sanderson) Albertson, 74, of Spirit Lake,…
February 23, 1943 - September 1, 2017
Spencer, IA
Bryan Jay Granstra was born on May 13, 1958 in Sioux Falls, SD. He went home to meet his Savior on August 31, 2017 at the age of 59. He was the beloved son of Barney J. and Shirley (Ruehle) Granstra both living in Spencer.
He was baptized in Pierre SD Lutheran Memorial…
May 13, 1958 - August 31, 2017
(Mona) June Myers, the daughter of Carl Andrew and Audrey Juliel (Griffin) Holmberg, was born July 3, 1932 on a farm north of Dickens. She received her early education at a country school near Dickens. Her family later moved to a farm south of Rossie, where she continued her education,…
July 3, 1932 - August 30, 2017
Knoxville, IA
On August 29th, 2017 at the age of 97, Charles Clayborn Clifton of Knoxville Iowa, formerly of Spencer, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Homestead Assisted Living in Knoxville, Iowa. Charles Clifton, the son of Cloyd and Cordelia Clifton, was born on January 27, 1920 in Peterson, Iowa. He grew up in…
January 27, 1920 - August 29, 2017
Janine Cook passed away at McKeenen Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD on Friday August 25th, 2017 at the age of 77 with her husband and children present.
Janine, the daughter of Clifford and Bernice Wilmot, was born in Spencer, Iowa on June 27th, 1940. Janine's childhood was spent in Terril, Iowa…
June 27, 1940 - August 25, 2017
Eleanor Ruth Essick, the daughter of Arthur and Mae Anderson Woodford, was born January 7, 1926 on a farm in Webb, Iowa. She received her early education from the Garfield School and graduated from Garfield Webb High School in 1943.
Eleanor married Robert "Bob" Essick on December 3, 1943 in…
January 7, 1926 - August 25, 2017
Sylvia Ann Kindlespire, the daughter of Thomas Nelson and Ivah May (Day) Wright was born November 13, 1933 in Spencer, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Spencer area where she attended school. Sylvia married Howard Kindlespire in Jackson, MN on September 16, 1950. She moved to Brigham…
November 13, 1933 - August 20, 2017
Junior Ray 'Chester' Cook, the son of Chester Ray, Sr. and Geraldine Cleone (Moe) Cook, was born on December 29, 1938, in Algona, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Algona area where he received his early education and graduated from Algona High School. Following high school, he…
December 29, 1938 - August 18, 2017
Gladys Mae Stoever, the daughter of Russell and Ruth (Moffitt) McConnell, was born May 7, 1931, in Marcus, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Marcus where she received her education, graduating from Marcus High School in 1949. After her schooling, she worked for a clothing store in Marcus.
…
May 7, 1931 - August 17, 2017
Mark Steven Heddinger, the son of Shirley Mae Heddinger, was born March 4, 1952 in Hartley, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Spencer, where he attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and later graduated from Spencer High School in 1971. Mark attended a community college in Estherville.…
March 4, 1952 - August 17, 2017
October 28, 1929 - August 16, 2017
Robert LeRoy STOEBER was born in Sioux City, IA. October 19, 1925, to Albert and Elizabeth (Heuertz) Stoeber. Shortly after his birth, he moved with his family to LeMars, IA, living at 24 6th Av SE, (3 doors east of the church) where he attended St. Joseph School, graduating in 1943. He…
October 19, 1925 - August 9, 2017
Diana Lea Lauck, the daughter of James and Ada (Dagfinson) Lauck was born March 22, 1946 in Spencer, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Spencer area where she attended school and graduated from Spencer High School. After graduation she attended Business School in Des Moines, IA,…
March 22, 1946 - August 5, 2017
Anna Marie Hamrick, the daughter of Josh and Krista (Harkema) Hamrick, was born on October 2, 2008, in Spencer, Iowa. Anna loved school and was excited to start 3rd grade this year at Fairview Elementary. She loved playing with her brothers and her two dogs. She loved to sing, do cartwheels,…
October 2, 2008 - August 4, 2017
Lester Hicks, the son of Harold and Myrtle (Schlichting) Hicks, was born March 28, 2017 in Cherokee, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Cherokee, where he received his education, graduating from Cherokee Washington High School. After high school, he attended Iowa State University and…
March 28, 1938 - August 3, 2017
David Harms Klooster was born at rural Magnolia, MN on May 6, 1933 to John (Jack) Klooster & Ann Buus. He spent his early years in Southwestern, MN.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 and was stationed in Korea.
Dave married Elaine Dirks in 1956 and they had three children together. …
May 6, 1933 - July 22, 2017
Rose Marie Kast, the daughter of Donald and Fay (Pike) Armstrong, was born February 14, 1921 in Kellerton, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Kellerton, where she attended school.
On June 24, 1971, Rose married Robert Kast in Blair, NE. Rose lived in several communities Omaha, Tucson, San…
February 14, 1921 - July 16, 2017
Marjorie Jean Scharnberg, the daughter of John "Bob" and Dollie (Lorenzon) Thorne, was born January 7, 1928 in Moneta, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Moneta, IA, where she received her education, graduating from Moneta High School.
Marge married Darrel Scharnberg on February 2,…
January 7, 1928 - July 16, 2017
Delores Lorraine Salzkorn, the daughter of Arnold and Verda (Hoover) McClurg, was born on November 5, 1940 in Olivia MN. Her family moved to Iowa when she was six years old. Her childhood years were spent in rural Pocahontas, IA area. Delores received her education in Pocahontas Public School.…
November 5, 1940 - July 12, 2017
June 14, 1945 - July 10, 2017
On Monday, July 10th her spirit was released from her worn out shell of a body and now is exploring the universe.
On July 24th, 1940, Delci was born on East 12th Street in a small house in Spencer to Harvey and Gladys Rose Davis.
Dr. King delivered Delci and told her mom it was…
July 24, 1940 - July 10, 2017
Joyce Darlene Gacke, the daughter of Edward and Marguerite (Henning) Gacke, was born October 4, 1928 in Royal, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Royal, Iowa where she received her education, later attending Everly High School and graduating from Milford High School.
Joyce lived in…
October 4, 1928 - July 10, 2017
Redge Olander Berg was born at Waterville, Iowa, June 8, 1939, to Charles O. and Jean M. Berg. He attended Waukon schools and graduated from West Waterloo High School in 1957. He then attended the University of Iowa obtaining his BA degree in 1961 and his JD degree from the College of Law in…
June 8, 1939 - July 9, 2017
John Patrick Nalley-'Jack' to nearly all who knew him-died at home on July 9, 2017, surrounded by family. He was 91.
The longtime Spencer resident was born in Royal, Iowa, on May 2, 1926, the youngest child of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Nalley. (Mrs. Nalley was the former Esther Ales.) In 1944, the…
May 2, 1926 - July 9, 2017
Gloria Ann Snyder Dykstra, youngest daughter of Harold and Clara (Meyer) Snyder, was born in Stanhope, Iowa on February 28, 1932. Her family relocated to Hartley when she was in grade school, graduating from Hartley High School on 1949, where she was a member of the band, the newspaper and…
February 28, 1932 - July 5, 2017
Irene Elaine Triplett, the daughter of Beach and Edith (Thompson) Nelson, was born in Sutherland, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in the Sutherland community, and it was there that she received her early education and graduated from high school.
On October 28, 1946, Irene married Harold…
December 25, 1926 - July 4, 2017
Sylvester Robert Fahnlander, the son of Sylvester and Lucille (Gustafson) Fahnlander was born in Fargo, North Dakota on November 16th, 1934, the oldest of three children. Bob began school in Fargo until his family relocated to Sioux City. Bob attended Catholic grade school and was confirmed in…
November 16, 1934 - July 3, 2017
Ivor George Reuter III was born on June 18, 1963 in Spencer, IA to Norma (Hanse) and Ivor Reuter. He passed from this life at the age of 54 on July 3, 2017 after a long and brave struggle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, while waiting on a lung transplant at the University of Iowa…
June 18, 1963 - July 3, 2017
James Rutherford Morony, the son of Paul and Margaret (Rutherford) Morony, was born on February 24, 1928, in Burlington, IA. His family moved to Spencer when he was a child. He received his education here and graduated from high school in 1946. He then attended Iowa State for two years and then the…
February 24, 1928 - July 2, 2017
Margaret Maxine Lundquist, the daughter of George and Flossie (Faulkner) Franklin, was born April 12, 1917 in Spencer, Iowa where she received her early education. She passed away on July 1, 2017 at the Spencer Hospital at the age of 100.
On August 11, 1935, she married the love of her life,…
April 12, 1917 - July 1, 2017
Harold Joseph 'DUTCH' Gross was born August 14, 1921 in Greenville, Iowa to John and Katherine (Berberich) Gross. His childhood was spent on his parent's farm near Greenville. He attended primary and High School in Gillette Grove where he graduated in 1939. Harold was an outstanding athlete…
August 14, 1921 - July 1, 2017
Helen Lorraine Hart, the daughter of Clarence and Marie (Colfack) Donaldson was born May 26, 1925 in Greenville, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Webb, IA area, where she went to Garfield Country School and graduated from Webb High School in 1942.
Helen worked for the Webb Bank…
May 26, 1925 - June 28, 2017
Barbara Ann Shatto, the daughter of James Marion and Esther (McClain) Jones was born September 20, 1940 in Exira, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spirit Lake, Iowa. During her adult years, she spent driving truck from 1967 to 1990. She retired from trucking and started working as a cook…
September 20, 1940 - June 28, 2017
Ruth May Hansen, the daughter of John and Lillie (Ostrom) Lorenz was born May 11, 1917 in Spencer, IA. Her parents moved to a farm near Dickens, IA, where she attended the Sioux Township rural school near her home. Ruth graduated from Dickens high school, and worked a year in Carters Grocery…
May 11, 1917 - June 27, 2017
Jeannine Lila Winter, the daughter of Lester and Pearl (Arms) Welle was born on April 25, 1932 in Gillett Grove, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the rural Okoboji and Spencer, IA areas, where she attended school. She graduated from Okoboji Township High School in 1950.
Jeannine…
April 25, 1932 - June 26, 2017
Marilyn Janice Pearson (Tootie) was born October 14, 1932 on the family farm in Everly Iowa to John B. and Jennie (Reents) Geerdes. Died June 25, 2017 at the age of 84 at the Hartley Community Memorial Health Center, Hartley Iowa. Marilyn attended Everly school. Married Everett F. Pearson on June…
October 14, 1932 - June 25, 2017
Lillian was born on October 10, 1921 to Jesse and Lucille (Kramer) Monk of Ruthven, IA. She graduated from Ruthven High School in 1940.
On March 22, 1945, She married Arlo M. Wolff. Following their marriage, they lived in Des Moines, IA, for a short time where Arlo completed technical…
October 10, 1921 - June 22, 2017
Bryan Ray Haburn, the son of John and Betty (Hansen) Haburn was born February 22, 1965 in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Spencer area, where he grew up and attended school.
Bryan married Kristine Severeid on May 10, 1986 in Spencer, IA. They had three children together,…
February 22, 1965 - June 18, 2017
William Edward Engelkes, the son of Hank and Irene (Houwen) Engelkes was born December 16, 1941 in Sibley, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Sibley area, where he grew up and attended school.
William married Lillian Osterson on September 4, 1964 in Worthington, MN. He owned and…
December 16, 1941 - June 15, 2017
Lorraine Sarvold, the daughter of William and Sena Jepson Busse, was born December 17, 1918, in Bigelow, Minnesota. When she was still a child they moved to Rock Rapids, Iowa. Lorraine graduated there and 4 years later they moved to Spencer, Iowa.
On August 17, 1940 Lorraine married Frank…
December 17, 1918 - June 14, 2017
Ron was born January 28, 1929, in Sheldon, IA, to Bernard and Leta (Clow) Peterson of Archer, IA. He graduated from high school in 1947. Ron immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army and served until 1950 in Arlington, VA. He then enlisted in the Army Reserves and was employed by the Armed Forces…
January 28, 1929 - June 11, 2017
Linda Lee Lowe, the daughter of Herman and Hilda Dreller Graen, was born July 2, 1943 in Hartley, Iowa. Her childhood days were spent in Royal, Iowa where she received her early education and graduated in 1961.
Linda was an avid reader and worked at various jobs in food service as a cook at…
July 2, 1943 - June 10, 2017
Robert Roy Hughes, the son of George and Ruby (Henaman) Hughes was born on September 16, 1946 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Spencer area where he attended school and graduated from Spencer High School in 1964.
Robert enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1965 and served…
September 16, 1946 - June 10, 2017
Milton Allen Roberts, the son of Carlton and Bernice (St. John) Roberts, was born on September 13, 1929, in Fostoria, Iowa. He was raised on a farm and received his early education in country schools and then attended school in Arnolds Park where he graduated. Following high school, he worked…
September 13, 1929 - June 8, 2017
Robert Neil Negus, the son of Orson and Elsie (Heinze) Negus, was born on September 2, 1932 in Sutherland, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Sutherland where he received his education, graduating from Sutherland High School in 1950. After high school, he worked for Lenhart farms.
On…
September 2, 1932 - June 5, 2017
Duane Robert Milton, son of Henry and Louise (Zehnder) Milton was born June 16, 1927, at the family farm near Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Lake Center, Langdon area.
Duane started farming at 17 years of age and retired at 65. Duane was a pioneer in the Ridge Till style of…
June 16, 1927 - June 2, 2017
Robert "Bob" Herman Blaue, the son of Harry and Kathie (Hansen) Blaue was born on July 27, 1931, in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Royal, IA, area where he attended school and graduated from Royal High School in 1949.
Bob married Bonnie Goyette on November 25, 1951,…
July 27, 1931 - May 31, 2017
August 14, 1952 - May 31, 2017
Richard Scroggin of Hartley passed away Monday, May 29th, 2017 at Spencer Hospital.
Abiding by his wishes, his body will be cremated. There will be no service. There will be a private family inurnment of the cremated remains. Arrangements are under the direction of Warner Funeral Home…
February 9, 1935 - May 29, 2017
James Arthur 'Jim' was born to Arthur and Christine Vollmer January 9, 1933 on the family farm south of Spencer where his dad had also been born. It became a Century Farm in December 1993. He went to Hopewell country school through 8th grade, and then to Spencer High School where he met the…
January 9, 1933 - May 28, 2017
Robert Dean Regennitter, the son of Catherine (Terry) and Harry Regennitter was born on June 26, 1947 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in Spencer where he graduated from Spencer High School. Following high school, Robert enlisted in the Air Force stationed in San Bernardino, CA and…
June 26, 1947 - May 26, 2017
Sherry Cora Schlichte, the daughter of Woody and Verna Meyer Schlichte, was born April 14, 1956 in LeMars, Iowa. She received her early education in Spencer, Iowa.
Sherry lived at the Sunshine Center, which later became Hope Haven, most of her life. Sherry was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. She…
April 14, 1956 - May 25, 2017
Charles William Turnquist, Jr., the son of Charles Sr., and Myrtle (Smith) Turnquist, was born on October 29, 1934, in Spencer, Iowa. He was raised and received his education in the Greenville and Rossie area where he graduated from high school in 1954. After graduation, he entered into the…
October 29, 1934 - May 24, 2017
Ben Toebes, the son of Henry and Lucy (Wieringa) Toebes, was born March 20, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. His childhood years were spent in Berwyn, IL, where he received his education, graduating from Chicago Christian High School. After his schooling, he entered the National Guard and served…
March 20, 1937 - May 17, 2017
Robert Arthur Donahoo was born in Cherokee, Iowa to Robert Charles and Wanda (Nothwehr) on February 14, 1962. He graduated from Sioux Valley Community Schools of Peterson and Linn Grove in 1980. He attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids and studied swine production. In 1981 Bob…
February 14, 1962 - May 12, 2017
Henry Cornelius Meyer, the son of Roelf and Juerdine (Tammeus) Meyer was born on September 26, 1939 on a farm near Fulda, MN. It was there where he spent his childhood years. Later the family moved to a farm by Chandler, MN. Henry graduated from Chandler High School in 1957. For a few…
September 26, 1939 - May 12, 2017
Lillian B. Dempsey, the daughter of Robert and Anne (Treaner) Byers, was born September 18, 1930 in Hartley, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Hartley, where she received her education and graduated from the Hartley High School.
Lillian married Donald L. Dempsey on March…
September 18, 1930 - May 11, 2017
Querida Belle Rickman Decker also known as Sally of Spencer, IA passed away peacefully May 10, 2017 after being able to see all of her children. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Warner Funeral Home.
Querida was born March 31, 1924 in Powell, WY to Ray Emil Rickman and Blanche…
March 31, 1924 - May 10, 2017
Elaine Ruth Peterson, the daughter of Albert and Grace Riley Smith, was born July 20, 1926 in rural Cherokee, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Cherokee, where she received her education and graduated from Cherokee High School in 1945.
Elaine married Clifford Peterson on June 30, 1947…
July 20, 1926 - May 4, 2017
Rex Raymond Reed, a resident of Charleston, South Carolina, and formerly of Madison, New Jersey, died peacefully on May 4, 2017 at the age of 95.
Born in Peterson, Iowa to Dagmar Helen Heick Reed and Charles Bernard Reed, Rex spent his early years working on the family farm and attending the…
March 19, 1922 - May 4, 2017
Beulah LaVonne Singelstad, the daughter of William and Altha (Messerly) Carroll, was born on September 2, 1924 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She was raised and received her early education there, graduating from Fort Dodge High School. Following graduation, she worked at Boston's Department Store.
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September 2, 1924 - May 4, 2017
Donald (Don) Franklin Maschino was born in Pomeroy, IA to George and Carrie Maschino July 23, 1921 and passed away May 4, 2017. Don graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1938. He enlisted in the US Army Reserves in September 1942 and after graduating from radio school in Des Moines and radar…
July 23, 1921 - May 4, 2017
Melvin LeRoy Henning, the son of Elmer and Hannah (Sieck) Henning was born on July 30, 1933, on a farm near Crete, NE. He was baptized and confirmed in St. John's Lutheran Church in Kramer, NE. 'Mel' graduated from Crete High School in 1950. He served as a photographer in the U.S. Navy…
July 30, 1933 - April 28, 2017
Wayne Lee Frerichs, the son of John and Pearl (Berends) Frerichs, was born January 12, 1945 in LeMars, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Greenville/Rossie area, where he received his early education, graduating from Greenville/Rossie Consolidated High School in 1963. After his…
January 12, 1945 - April 28, 2017
Ruth Margaret Hoffman, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Halbur) Stevens, was born March 23, 1927 in Templeton, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Templeton, IA, where she received her education at Sacred Heart School. She later received her CNA in Nurses Training at Carroll Hospital.
Ruth…
March 23, 1927 - April 27, 2017
Howard Thomas Kindlespire Jr., the son of Howard and Mary (Raddon) Kindlespire was born August 13, 1927 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Spencer, IA area, where he attended school, graduating from Spencer High School in 1945. Howard enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WWII…
August 13, 1927 - April 27, 2017
Louis Charles Wiemers, 90, went to live with his Heavenly Father on April 24, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Louis was born in Spencer, Iowa to Lot and Ragelina (Sonius) Wiemers in 1927. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1945. Louis was drafted into the Army in…
February 10, 1927 - April 24, 2017
Adeline Elaine Westphalen, the daughter of Henry and Fannie (Heinonen) Glander was born May 24, 1940 in Frazee, MN. Her childhood years were spent in the Perham, MN area where she attended school.
Adeline married Bill Trunnell in 1958. They moved to Humboldt, IA before settling in…
May 24, 1940 - April 17, 2017
David Lee Hessman, the son of David & Elma (Keller) Hessman, was born August 22, 1936 on a farm near Eliza & Buffalo Prairie, II. Dave was raised on a farm in Mercer County, IL. He attended the first 8 years of his education at a country school and four years in Joy, IL, where he graduated…
August 22, 1936 - April 15, 2017
Verlie Marie Anderson was born on March 20, 1942 to Columbus and Ethel Tilley in Moore, Arkansas.
Verlie was raised in rural Dover, Arkansas where she had attended and graduated from Dover High School in 1960. She married in 1961 and later divorced. She was blessed with three children Cathy,…
March 20, 1942 - April 15, 2017
Patricia A. 'Patt' Woods, was born January 7, 1931 in California. Her childhood years were spent in California, where she received her early education. Patt's family later moved to Spencer, Iowa when she was 16 and she continued her education, graduating from Spencer High School.
Patt…
January 7, 1931 - April 14, 2017
July 5, 1962 - April 14, 2017
Ruth Marie Johnson was born at home on the farm in Palo Alto County to Leo and Loretta Schany. She received her primary education in rural country schools. Ruth attended and graduated from Emmetsburg High School in 1948 and from Hamilton Business College the following year.
Ruth…
December 3, 1929 - April 12, 2017
Bonnie Lou O'Hara, was born on October 16, 1930 to George Dickman and Nina Wilson in Melvin, IA. At an early age she moved to Spencer, where she went to school graduating with the great class of 1948. In 1950 she married and some years later she divorced. She was blessed with three awesome…
October 16, 1930 - April 10, 2017
Elvera Lauretta Kotrba the daughter of Arne and Helga (Fagirli) Arneson, was born on November 20, 1915, in Niobrara, NE. Elvera had two sisters: Julia and Amy and three brothers: Edward, Orville and Lester. Elvera graduated from Niobrara High School on May 22, 1935, and Wayne College on July 17,…
November 20, 1915 - April 8, 2017
Donald Amerson Utley, 83, of Lawson, Mo., passed away April 8, 2017.
Donny was born January 17, 1934 in Gillette Grove, Iowa, to Orville and Loreta (Bennett) Utley. He was one of 13 children. When he was 18, he moved to Kansas City where he worked for Armco Steel for 40 years. Donny was known…
January 17, 1934 - April 8, 2017
Eileen Florence Arndt, daughter of Henry and Ellen Olson Ricklefs, was born on September 6, 1925 in Ayrshire, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Ayrshire. Eileen graduated from Silver Lake Consolidated School in Ayrshire in 1943. She attended Hamilton School of…
September 6, 1925 - April 6, 2017
Rodney, son of Glen and Fern (Baker) Burgeson, was born on November 15, 1939. Born and raised in Peterson, Rodney married the love of his life, Lorna Endersby, on October 11, 1960 and they made their home southwest of Peterson until moving to Spirit Lake in 2002 upon retirement. Born to Rod and…
November 15, 1939 - April 3, 2017
David Michael Haviland, 54, of Spencer, passed away after courageously battling a long illness on Monday, April 3, 2017, at the Spencer Hospital surrounded by his beloved family.
David was born January 10, 1963, in Fort Dodge, IA. After graduating from High School in 1981, he spent the…
January 10, 1963 - April 3, 2017
Herbert George Eilers was born February 3, 1940, in Carroll, Iowa to Harry Herman and Rose Ann (Vonnahme) Eilers. He received his education at St. Joseph Catholic School in Milford, Iowa. Herb worked for his father and brothers on the farm until enlisting in the Army in 1961. He served…
February 3, 1940 - April 1, 2017
Fern Leona Webster, the daughter of Clarence and Clara (Batcheler) Webster was born July 28, 1925, in rural Peterson, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in the Peterson area where she attended school.
Fern enjoyed playing checkers, bingo, crafting, bible study, spending time at the…
July 28, 1925 - April 1, 2017
Simon Jacob Paul, the son of Benjamin and Ashley Paul, was born January 5, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born prematurely at 26 weeks and 6 days, he was transferred to the NICU at St. Louis Children's Hospital under the care of extraordinary doctors, nurses, respiratory…
January 5, 2017 - March 31, 2017
Alta Lou Bruns, the daughter of James Albert and Evelyn Ella (Simpson) Handy, was born April 12, 1937 in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer, where she received her early education. She later finished her education at Sutherland High School.
Alta married Gordon…
April 12, 1937 - March 30, 2017
Rose Ann Monica Weiskircher, the daughter of Matt and Anna (Nosbusch) Tholkes, was born March 26, 1918 in St. Leo, MN. Her childhood years were spent in Mankato, where she received her education at Good Council Academy High School graduating in 1935. She moved Spencer, Iowa in 1938 and…
March 26, 1918 - March 29, 2017
Edna Maxine Erichsen, the daughter of William Guy and Mary Edna (Powell) Woodall, was born January 8, 1924 at the farm in Highland Township north of Sutherland, Iowa. The youngest of six children, she admitted to being spoiled by her siblings. She graduated from Sutherland High School in…
January 8, 1924 - March 28, 2017
Robert Dale Hinton, the son of Delbert and Edith (Stockdale) Hinton, was born April 19, 1921 in Bradford, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Iowa Falls, where he received his education, graduating from Iowa Falls High School. After his schooling, he entered the military and served with…
April 19, 1921 - March 25, 2017
Ruth Jean Wulkow, daughter of Richard and Augusta (Peters) Wulkow, recently of Milford, Iowa and longtime rural Terril resident, passed away on March 22, 2017.
Born January 29, 1926 at Rockwell City, Iowa, Ruth spent her younger years as a farm girl near Lytton, Iowa. She attended…
January 29, 1926 - March 22, 2017
Doris Ann Jespersen, eldest daughter of Eibe and Alma (Hansen) Wilken, recently of Spencer and longtime Royal resident, after experiencing a short illness, was granted her wish to experience no more birthday's this Saturday, March 18, 2017.
Born September 10, 1927, on a farm near Everly,…
September 10, 1927 - March 18, 2017
Leonard Marvin Koch, the son of John and Ella (Krumm) Koch was born February 2, 1927, on the family farm near Paullina, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Paullina area where he attended country school, Lutheran Parochial School, and graduated from Paullina High School. He enlisted in…
February 2, 1927 - March 18, 2017
Kristin Marie Jacobs Peterson, 67, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, at her home following a short illness. A private family memorial service will be held Saturday, March 25, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake. Family and friends are invited to a…
March 14, 1950 - March 16, 2017
Burryl Eugene Campbell, of Hartley, Iowa, was born at home on September 29, 1946 in Emmetsburg, Iowa to Henry and Lucille (Sweet) Campbell. He passed away surrounded by his family on March 15, 2017 under hospice care at the Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley. Burryl entered the Army…
September 29, 1946 - March 15, 2017
Archie Miner Andrews, the son of Archie and Ella (Miner) Andrews was born June 4, 1947 in Spencer, Iowa. In his youth he worked on the family farm and attended Gillette Grove High School where he graduated in 1965. Archie received a 2-year technical degree from Iowa State University in…
June 4, 1947 - March 11, 2017
Mary Ellen Christianson, the daughter of Ilet and Mary Clark Gulbranson, was born September 29, 1922 in Laurens, Iowa. She received her early education and graduated from Laurens High School in 1940.
Mary married Kenneth Christianson on May 30, 1944 in Aiken, SC where Kenneth was stationed…
September 29, 1922 - March 8, 2017
Charles Edward Scheil was born June 3, 1931 in Sioux City, IA to Max and Bethel (Meyer) Scheil. His childhood years were spent in the Sioux City area where he attended school, graduating from Central High School in Sioux City in 1949.
He enlisted in the Air National Guard in 1949 and during…
June 3, 1931 - March 8, 2017
H. Jean Baumann, the daughter of Bernard and Frances Paskiewicz Goergen, was born January 14, 1927 in Winona, MN. Her childhood years were spent in Winona where she graduated from High School in 1944.
Jean married Gaylord Baumann on August 21, 1948, in Winona, Minnesota. They spent the…
January 14, 1927 - March 6, 2017
Carol Ann Burgeson, the daughter of Bertel and Ella (Halverson) Lyster, was born October 12, 1942, in Linn Grove, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Linn Grove, where she received her education, graduating from Sioux Valley High School. She later attended Waldorf College in Forest City. …
October 12, 1942 - March 3, 2017
Living her life to the fullest, Ellen Andersen Hart departed this world just 39 days shy of her 100th birthday. Ellen was born April 10, 1917 in Saeby, Denmark to Christian and Christina Jensen Andersen. Shortly after her mother died, Ellen, at age 4, was brought over in a boat to Ellis Island,…
April 10, 1917 - March 2, 2017
Dorothy Idell Markley, the daughter of John and Ida (McGee) Yelland, was born on May 20, 1928 in South Dakota. She was raised and received her early education in Moneta and Onawa, IA, graduating from high school there in 1947. After high school, she worked as a waitress.
On August 20, 1947,…
May 20, 1928 - March 1, 2017
Robert "Bob" John Vanderhoff, the son of Ernest F. and Jeanette M. (Southworth) Nissen, was born May 17, 1921 in Silver Lake Township, Ruthven, Iowa. He was adopted at the age of 3 by George and Emma (Nissen) Vanderhoff, after the passing of his mother. He attended schools in Logan Township and…
May 17, 1921 - February 26, 2017
Marilyn Ruth Cameron, the daughter of John and Ruth (Smith) Cameron, was born November 27, 1934 in Rolfe, Iowa. A few years later the family moved to Storm Lake, Iowa, where Marilyn attended grade school. She attended high school there until her Jr. Year. The family moved to Spirit Lake, Iowa…
November 27, 1934 - February 26, 2017
Alpha Mae Tamisiea, 85, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017, in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
The youngest of seven children, Alpha was born on Sept. 4, 1931, in Earlville, Iowa, to Albert T. and Gertrude L. Fear. She grew up in Manchester, Iowa. After graduating from high school, she attended the…
September 4, 1931 - February 24, 2017
Norbert 'Norb' Dean Wimmer, the son of Earl Henry and Edna May Schumann Wimmer, was born April 13, 1940 in Hartley, IA. Norb's childhood years were spent in May City and Hartley, IA. In 1954 the family moved to rural Everly, IA. Norb graduated from Everly High School in 1958. Upon graduation,…
April 13, 1940 - February 23, 2017
Robbie William Allen Harris, the son of Rita Shook Harris and Robbie William Harris, was born on November 12, 1980, in Sioux City, Iowa. He grew up in Onawa and then moved to Vermont and back to Yankton, SD.
On October 13, 2007, Rob married Sarah Lynn Knoer and they welcomed three children…
November 12, 1980 - February 21, 2017
Margaret Ann Zeka, the daughter of Roland and Marie (Nelson) Saeger, was born February 16, 1946 in Genoe, Nebraska. Her childhood years were spent in the state of Nebraska, where she attended grade school in Omaha, Nebraska, continued fifth grade through 11th grade at South Sioux City,…
February 16, 1946 - February 17, 2017
Robert Edward Killmar of Indianola, formerly of Spencer, passed away at his home in Indianola on February 17, 2017.
Bob, the son of Jerome and Mary (Rubis) Killmar, was born October, 30, 1946 in Spencer, Iowa and graduated from Spencer High School. Shortly after graduation, Bob entered the…
October 30, 1946 - February 17, 2017
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE FAMILY.
Joyce Ellen Bennett, the daughter of Howard and Berniece (Nelson) Ginkens, was born February 8, 1948, in Mason City, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Rembrandt, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from…
February 8, 1948 - February 14, 2017
Betty Ann Dougherty, the daughter of Roy and Violet Peterson Kolkind, was born March 28, 1930, in Menomonie, Wisconsin. She attended Shadylawn School until the 8th grade, Betty then was bused to an agriculture school where she graduated. Following her schooling, Betty continued to live on the…
March 28, 1930 - February 10, 2017
Donna Louise Pena, also known as 'Toots' was born in Peterson, IA on June 1, 1934 to George and Irma (Blackmer) Selzer. Her younger days were spent growing up on her parents' farm. Donna kept busy with chores and like feeding the Mallard Ducks. She would walk to school in rain or snow and…
January 6, 1934 - February 9, 2017
Helen D. Brigham, the daughter of Merrill and Leana (Case) Banks, was born October 26, 1918 in Clay County, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer, where she received her education.
Helen married Arthur Duane Brigham on February 25, 1940 in Spencer, Iowa. Throughout most of their…
October 26, 1918 - February 6, 2017
Lyle Todd Wiorek was born July 21, 1957 in Des Moines, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Des Moines area, where he attended school, graduating from Des Moines East High in 1975.
Todd married Deborah Winters on July 23, 1977 in Des Moines. He worked at Midwest Wheel and Gabus…
July 21, 1957 - February 6, 2017
Melvin Ray DeGroot passed February 4th, 2017 in the outdoors, where he loved to spend his time.
Mel was born on June 9, 1953, to George and Florence (Smeins) DeGroot of Luverne, MN. He graduated high school in 1971 and Morningside College in 1974 with a Bachelor's degree in elementary…
June 9, 1953 - February 4, 2017
Paul Byron Zieman, son of E.W. and Alma Kromminga Zieman, was born January 30th, 1923 near Royal, IA. His Childhood years were spent in the Royal area, where he received his early education. After graduating from Royal High School, he attended school in California for a year.
Paul…
January 30, 1923 - February 4, 2017
Patrick Jay Mason the son of James and Frances (Johnson) Mason, was born on August 11, 1962, in Estherville, Iowa. He grew up and received his early education there and graduated from Estherville High School in 1980. In August of 1980 he entered into the Army Reserves. He received his training at…
August 11, 1962 - February 2, 2017
LaVon Mildred Hagedorn was born June 26, 1926 in Linn Grove, Iowa to Arnold and Kathryn Runneberg. She graduated from Rossie High School. She married Wesley Hagedorn on February 9, 1944 in Royal. Following their marriage, the couple farmed in the Royal area for 15 years. In 1959, the couple…
June 26, 1926 - February 1, 2017
Roger Joseph Fude was born on November 28, 1953 and went to be with Jesus on January 31, 2017. He resided in Spencer, Iowa where he lived with his best friend, Shane.
Roger grew up in the Webb area and graduated from South Clay. He attended college for Radio Broadcasting where he met Denice…
November 28, 1953 - January 31, 2017
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE FAMILY.
Betty Ann Hurt Krile, daughter of Arthur Allen and Harriet "Hattie" Hurt, was born January 3, 1936 in Spencer. She lived in the Dickens and Spencer areas, graduating from Spencer High School in 1953.
She married Harold…
January 3, 1936 - January 31, 2017
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, MEMORIALS MAY BE DESIGNATED TO THE HERITAGE CENTER, THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN SUTHERLAND OR THE ALZEIMER'S ASSOCIATION.
Roswell 'Sam' Samuel McCormack, was born May 21, 1930 in Sutherland, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Sutherland, where he received his…
May 21, 1930 - January 30, 2017
Norman Earl Boonstra the son of Dick and Ann (Extra) Boonstra, was born February 15, 1925 in Sioux Center, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Maurice, Iowa, where he received his early education graduating from high school in 1942. Norman entered the military in 1943 and served as an Army…
February 15, 1925 - January 29, 2017
Blanche LaVelle Johnson Benson, 96, of Hartley, Iowa, passed away on January 29, 2017. Blanche was born on November 20, 1920, in Lake Park, Iowa to Lola (Marco) and Raleigh Graham. She had one brother, Ronald, who was her playmate and confidant. Blanche attended country school and graduated from…
November 20, 1920 - January 29, 2017
Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Helen Louise (Overeen) Damstrom, passed peacefully away at her home with son, Dave, by her side on Thursday January 26, 2017. Born in her maternal grandmother's farmhouse in Decatur County, Illinois on Thanksgiving Day November 25th 1915.…
November 25, 1915 - January 26, 2017
Steven LeRoy Birchard, the son of Ralph LeRoy and Clara Lorraine Tuttle Birchard, was born February 11, 1949 in Spencer, Iowa. Steve received his early education and graduated from the Spencer High School in 1968.
Following his schooling, Steve entered the United States Air Force on July 18,…
February 11, 1949 - January 26, 2017
Phyllis Mae Kunzman, daughter of Thomas and Eliza Zaiser Scharnberg, was born January 18, 1927 near Everly, Iowa. She has spent most of her entire life within a ten mile radius of Everly.
She graduated from the Everly High School in 1944 and attended American Institute of Business in Des…
January 18, 1927 - January 23, 2017
The family requests no flowers for the Celebration of Life.
Mark Layne Haroldson was born April 19, 1954 in Iowa City, Iowa. He celebrated his second birthday on June 17, 1954 when he was adopted by Paul and Lois Haroldson. He spent his childhood years on the family farm near Rembrandt,…
April 19, 1954 - January 22, 2017
Courtney Tene Leonard, the daughter of Randall and Lisa (Smith) Leonard, was born on January 22, 1990, in Spencer, Iowa. She was raised and received her early education in Spencer, and then attended Okoboji High School in Milford. Following high school, she attended Iowa Central Community…
January 22, 1990 - January 21, 2017
James Allen Anderson, the son of James and Carrie (Larsen) Anderson was born October 23, 1942, in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Spencer area where he was raised by Carrie and his stepfather, Henry Everhart. Jim attended school at Cornell, Aurelia, and Spencer, graduating…
October 23, 1942 - January 20, 2017
Evabelle Janet Muilenburg, the daughter of Loren and Evabelle (Ketelsen) Phelps, was born on August 6, 1942 in Spencer, Iowa. She received her early education in Royal and spent her early years there and was raised by her grandmothers' Phelps and Ketelsen.
In the February of 1962, Jan…
August 6, 1942 - January 17, 2017
Howard 'Sonny' Lee Cross Jr., the son of Howard and Karell (Grizzle) Cross was born April 24, 1958 in Fort Knox, KY. Because his dad was in the military, he moved around a lot as a child. He was a child model while living in Texas. After graduating in 1976 he attended a telephone repair…
April 24, 1958 - January 13, 2017
Edith Greta Fisk, the daughter of Sophus and Maren (Jensen) Kanstrup was born January 5, 1931 in Denmark. She moved to America with her family in 1947, at the age of 16, coming through Ellis Island. She lived in Terrill, IA, before she moved to work in Spencer, IA.
Greta married Duane…
January 5, 1931 - January 12, 2017
Earl Charles Henaman II, the son of Earl and Shirley Henaman, was born January 12, 1960 in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Spencer where he received his education, graduating from Job Corp. Following his schooling, he was a laborer of many trades, but was most known for his…
January 12, 1960 - January 12, 2017
Roger Dean Crew, the son of Eldon and Ilene (Jones) Crew was born June 29, 1938 in rural Webb, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Gillett Grove, IA area where he attended school, and graduated from Gillett Grove High School in 1956.
Roger served in the National Guard until his…
June 29, 1938 - January 10, 2017
Evelyn Alvera Larson, the daughter of Ted and Clara Knudtson was born on June 16, 1918 on the family farm in Graettinger, IA. Her childhood years and early adult years were spent in Graettinger. During World War 2, she worked in Des Moines, in the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.
Evelyn married…
June 16, 1918 - January 8, 2017
Jayne Ann Poulsen, the daughter of Ervin 'Dutch' and Dorothy (Steiner) Kruse, was born February 17, 1954 in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent on a farm near Royal, Iowa, where she received her education at Clay Central High School. Following her graduation, she continued her education…
February 17, 1954 - January 7, 2017
Kenneth Frank Versluis, the son of Kenneth and Audrey (Miller) Versluis, was born July 28, 1952 in Worthington, MN. Kenny's mother later married Richard Nuehse in 1957 and together they raised Kenny and his two sisters, Sue and Lori in Round Lake, MN. Some of his favorite things as a young…
July 28, 1952 - January 6, 2017
Patricia "Patti" Ilene Anderson, the daughter of LeRoy "Roy" and Elva "Sally" (Putnam) Railsback, was born November 27, 1935, in Garner, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Garner where she received her education, graduating from Garner High School. She was active in the Order of the…
November 27, 1935 - January 5, 2017
Born on November 29, 1949 to Russell and Dorothy Jean (Llewellyn) Stewart of Bettendorf, Ia. Her younger years were spent in the Quad City area. She continued to college and completed her Medical Technologist Degree in Cedar Falls. Janet moved to Spencer in 1972 and continued her career as a…
November 29, 1949 - January 2, 2017
Harry was born on March 3, 1925 in Denison, Iowa to Donald D. Rasdal and Harriet R. (Chamberlain) Rasdal. Part of the Rasdal family occupation required frequent moves to other cities with the same employer. High school was in Charles City, Iowa in 1943 with immediate Army service following…
March 3, 1925 - December 30, 2016
Linda Karen Swanson, the daughter of Hollis and Lois (Hagedorn) Koenig was born June 12, 1946 in Spencer, IA. Her childhood years were spent on a farm near Royal, IA, where she graduated from Royal High School in 1964.
Linda married the love of her life, Allen Swanson, on January 16, 1966 (Super…
June 12, 1946 - December 30, 2016
Betty Joan Koster-Nellis, the daughter of Raymond and Magdeline (Dunn) Anderson was born in Wauseka, MN on November 6, 1932. Her childhood years were spent in the Everly, IA area where she attended school and graduated from Everly High School.
Betty married William Mealman, of Hartley, IA,…
November 6, 1932 - December 28, 2016
Lloyd Glenmore Pettiecord, the son of Elva and Orpha (Offield) Pettiecord was born on July 31, 1932 on a farm near Rodman, IA. When Lloyd was four the family moved to Emmetsburg, IA., where he went to country school until the seventh grade, he then attended Emmetsburg public schools, where he…
July 31, 1932 - December 21, 2016
Russell Wayne Hughes, the son of Owen and Marie (Libby) Hughes was born December 29, 1926 at home near Peterson, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Peterson area, where he attended school and graduated from Rembrandt High School in 1945. After graduation, Russell served in the U.S. Army…
December 29, 1926 - December 18, 2016
June 30, 1927 - December 14, 2016
Florence Alma Rusch, the daughter of Roy T. and Ella (Moon) Pullen, was born February 19, 1912 in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent on a farm north of Spencer. She attended Spencer schools, where she graduated from Spencer High School.
She was united in marriage to LeRoy Rusch…
February 19, 1912 - December 12, 2016
Lois B. Adams, the daughter of Edward and Lenora (Brown) Boers, was born September 2, 1920 in Milford, Iowa. She was raised in Milford and after the death of her father from injuries received in WWI, her mother remarried and she was raised by her and her stepfather, Alfred Dagfinson. She…
September 2, 1920 - December 8, 2016
Vivian Arlene Cook, the daughter of Theodore and Clara (Lemme) Julson, was born on August 6, 1927, in Colton, SD. She attended country schools in the Colton area and then went to school in Sioux Falls and graduated from Washington High School in 1945. She went on to Augustana for two years and…
August 6, 1927 - December 6, 2016
Inez Marguerite Rossiter of Spencer was welcomed to heaven by her Savior on December 1, 2016. She was a devoted wife of 58 years to Marvin, a loving mother to her children Mark Marvin -- who is also with her in paradise -- Kimberly Ann Cloyd (Miles), Stephanie Sue Gebert (Wade) and Kevin…
May 12, 1934 - December 1, 2016
Dorothy M. Beck, the daughter of Bayard Franklin and Alta Vera Fink Taylor, was born September 8, 1925 in Langdon, Iowa. Dorothy received her early education and graduated from the Lake Center School.
Dorothy married Robert Ernest Beck on September 8, 1943, at the Methodist Parsonage in…
September 8, 1925 - December 1, 2016
Warner Funeral Home, Hospice of Spencer Hospital, Abben Cancer Center and Area Churches invite you to join us at a candlelight "Service of Remembrance". Anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one is welcome to attend. It will be held at 6:30 p.m., Monday, November 28 at First Christian…
November 28, 2016 - November 28, 2016
Lucille Harriet (Adams) Rusk was born April 12, 1922, on the family farm outside of Rossie, Iowa. The fifth of eight children to William Russell and Jo Hannah (Siefken) Adams, Lucy attended the Rossie Consolidated School and graduated in 1941.
Lucy married Clayton James Rusk on February 23, 1944,…
April 12, 1922 - November 28, 2016
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to People For Pets in Spencer.
Jean Denise Tennant, the daughter of Fred and Joyce (Silva) Tennant, was born January 20, 1954, in San Diego, California. Her childhood years were spent in San Diego where she received her early education. Her…
January 20, 1954 - November 25, 2016
Rev. Ernest Paul Hansen was born on March 10, 1929, in Pipestone, MN to Ernest Fred and Catherine (Christiansen) Hansen. He grew up on a farm near Jasper, MN and was the oldest of six children. He attended a one room school house until 8th grade in Rural Rock County. Paul graduated in 1947…
March 10, 1929 - November 19, 2016
Maxwell Joseph Koch, the son of Mike and Madeline (Schmid) Koch was born April 5, 1930 in Peterson, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Spencer area, where he graduated from Spencer High School in 1948. He went on to attend the University of Iowa.
Max married the love of his life…
April 5, 1930 - November 19, 2016
Gladys 'Birdie' Ilene Tibbetts, the daughter of Clayton and Myrtle (Prentice) Birchard, was born February 3, 1925, in Ayrshire, Iowa. She graduated from Milford High School in 1942. Following graduation, she worked at the Fostoria Bank for four years.
Gladys was united in marriage to Wayne…
February 3, 1925 - November 18, 2016
Charles William Huberg, the son of Hjelmer and Dorothy Zieman Huberg, was born October 4, 1935 on the family farm outside of Royal. He grew up on that farm and received his education from Royal High School. Following graduation, Charles drove truck and farmed with his dad.
On June 5, 1955,…
October 4, 1935 - November 15, 2016
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family.
Roger Dean Foley, the son of William and Goldie (Guertin) Foley was born May 17, 1928 in Sibley, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Sibley area, where he graduated from Sibley High School in 1946. After high school he…
May 17, 1928 - November 15, 2016
Beth Darlene Bohrns, the daughter of David and Jeannie Pollock Johnson, was born January 31, 1925 in Haydock, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Chariton, where she received her education. Beth continued her education at St Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL where she earned a degree as a…
January 31, 1925 - November 14, 2016
Donald Duane Lamaak, born December 8, 1929, in Herring, Iowa (Sac County) to John and Carrie (Sinning) Lamaak. He was baptized at Wheatland Presbyterian Manse, Breda, IA on January 23, 1934. Donald (Don or Bud) later joined Peace Lutheran Church in Wall Lake, IA. On August 16, 1951 he…
December 8, 1929 - November 12, 2016
Jack Harrison Porter, the son of John and Gertrude (Frahm) Porter, was born February 8, 1927 in Mankato, MN. His childhood years were spent in Mankato where he received his early education. His family later moved to Ft. Dodge, IA, where he continued his education.
Jack entered the…
February 8, 1927 - November 9, 2016
Betty Lea Schwarck, the daughter of John and Alma (Pattee) Pullen, was born February 16, 1922 in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer, where she received her education, graduating from Spencer High School.
Betty married Myron "Bud" Schwarck on February 4, 1945 in Spencer,…
February 16, 1922 - November 9, 2016
Richard Wayne Wittrock, the son of Edward and Annetta (Troxel) Wittrock, was born May 6, 1935 in Sutherland, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Hartley, Iowa, where he received his education, graduating from Hartley High School. After his schooling, he entered the military and served with…
May 6, 1935 - November 3, 2016
Delores, the daughter of William and Mary (Schneiders) Bohlke, was born on January 10, 1923, on the family farm near Granville, Iowa. She received her early education attending a one-room schoolhouse near Granville. Dee left school in the 8th grade to help her family out financially due to…
January 10, 1923 - November 2, 2016
Dorothy C. Veitch, the daughter of Walter and Elsie (Coleman) Henry, was born in Linden, Iowa. As a child, the family lived in communities of Linden, Everly, Hartley and eventually settling in Spencer. Dorothy graduated from Spencer High School in 1935. Following graduation, she worked at the…
November 22, 1917 - October 29, 2016
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Senior Activity Center or the Faith Lutheran Church both in Spencer.
Constance 'Connie' Coan Williams, the daughter of Louis and Viola (Mayou) Dehrkoop, was born September 27, 1932 in Hartley, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in the…
September 27, 1932 - October 28, 2016
Beverly Jean Dunkelberger, the daughter of Ewald "Nick" and Arlene (Noble) Holler, was born December 2, 1942 in Correctionville, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the communities of Correctionville, Washta and Alta, Iowa until moving to a farm near Linn Grove in 1956, where she received her…
December 2, 1942 - October 25, 2016
Danny Dean Leslie, the son of Lawrence William and Peggy Ann (Mangels) Leslie, was born on June 23, 1959 in Hartley, Iowa. He was raised in Everly where he started his schooling then moving to Gillett Grove when he was in 6th grade, attending South Clay. He finished his schooling in Spencer,…
June 23, 1959 - October 25, 2016
Jane Marie Byrn, the daughter of Horatio and Kathryn (Morse) Kile, was born November 13, 1926, in Willoughby, Ohio. Her childhood years were spent in Kirtland, Ohio, where she graduated from Kirtland High School in 1944. She attended Baldwin Wallace Methodist College and graduated from Kent State…
November 13, 1926 - October 24, 2016
June M. Thiesen Campbell, the daughter of Carl and Clara (Petersen) Wilson, was born June 26, 1928 in Gilmore City, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Ayrshire, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Silver Lake Consolidated. After high school, she attended Iowa State…
June 26, 1928 - October 20, 2016
September 2, 1925 - October 19, 2016
Alice Laota Robinson was born on October 22nd, 1916 in rural Kanawha, Iowa to Carl & Sadie Robinson. Alice was the seventh of eight children. After graduation from Kanawha High School, Alice received a teaching certificate from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa.
Alice began her…
October 22, 1916 - October 18, 2016
Juanita Grace Haburn Peterson was born September 4, 1925 to Lloyd E. and Grace J. (Combes) Haburn on a farm near Nemaha, Iowa. Her childhood was spent in rural NW Iowa and southern Minnesota. She graduated from Excelsior High School in 1943 and after attending summer school at Buena Vista College,…
September 4, 1925 - October 17, 2016
August 22, 1938 - October 16, 2016
October 22, 1948 - October 13, 2016
Ronald Craig Van Pelt was born Dec 31st, 1946 to Ray & Myrna (VerHoef) Van Pelt in Orange City, IA. He graduated from Orange City High School in 1965 and received his Associate's Degree at the Automotive Trade School of Sheldon. Ron worked for Punt Automotive in Orange City, and started his…
December 31, 1946 - October 12, 2016
Cody Amos Connor, the son of Richard Skow and Karen LeClair Connor, was born June 12, 1988 in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Spencer and several other communities in Iowa, where he received his education. He graduated from Akron-Westfield High School in 2007, where…
June 12, 1988 - October 12, 2016
Brian Elliott Cory, the son of Francis and Margoret (Betts) Melanson was born April 24, 1950 in Manchester, NH. His childhood years were spent in Manchester area, where he attended school and graduated from Manchester High School.
Brian enlisted in the United States Air Force, and…
April 24, 1950 - October 10, 2016
Faye Minerva (Whitford) Beck was born April 6, 1916 on a farm northwest of Ruthven, IA in Palo Alto County. Faye was the fifth daughter born, followed by two sons, totaling seven children born to Charles Henry and Grace Ann (Brown) Whitford. Faye attended Lake Center School.
Faye was…
April 6, 1916 - October 9, 2016
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Abben Cancer Center, Spencer Hospice, First English Lutheran Church in Spencer or the Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School in Spencer.
Duane Henry Nagel, the son of Herman and Zipora (Braunschweig) Nagel, was born January 21, 1952 in Hartley,…
January 21, 1952 - October 8, 2016
Gary Merle Stover, the son of Merle and Eula (Baedke) Stover, was born April 24, 1938, on the family farm near Havelock, Iowa. Gary received his early education attending school in Laurens and graduated from Laurens High School. Gary entered the military on September 16, 1957, and served in…
April 24, 1938 - October 6, 2016
Marie L. Clarke was born October 2, 1921 in Ruthven, IA to Ernest and Grace Sampson Spaulding. She spent her childhood years in the Ruthven, Lost Island and Lake Center area. She married Charles J. Clarke on December 28, 1942 who preceded her in death in 1959.
Marie passed away on October…
October 2, 1921 - October 6, 2016
Fern Minnie Wohlers, the daughter of Ed and Elsie Brandt Meyer, was born May 12, 1920 in Sherburn, MN. Fern grew up on a farm near Sherburn and attended Martin County Country School.
On November 29, 1939, Fern married Fred Henry Wohlers in Estherville, Iowa. The early years of their…
May 12, 1920 - October 4, 2016
Dann Douglas Hyde, the son of Jack and Myrtle (Pinneke) Hyde, was born August 9, 1951 in Mason City, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Ventura, Iowa right next to the water tower. He graduated from Ventura High School and later attended Hamilton Business College in Mason City. Dann entered…
August 9, 1951 - September 20, 2016
Joyce Elaine Dingman, the daughter of Harold and Hattie (Sykes) Smith was born March 4, 1934 at home in rural Ruthven, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Ruthven area where she attended school, graduating from Ruthven High School.
Joyce married Lyle Dingman on October 17, 1952 in…
March 4, 1934 - September 19, 2016
Brent Thomas Goetz, the son of Paul and Margaret 'Mickey' (Sinnott) Goetz, was born August 9, 1956 in Omaha, NE. His childhood years were spent in Sioux City, IA, where he graduated from Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Heelan High School in 1975 as class president. He then attended the…
August 9, 1956 - September 17, 2016
Darrell Duane Johnson passed away at Longhouse Care Center on Friday, September 16, 2016. He was born in Spencer, Iowa, on April 12, 1928, to parents, Ralph Henry and Edith Delilah (Simmons) Johnson. He was better known to everyone as "Duke." He graduated from Spencer High School, and lived…
April 12, 1928 - September 16, 2016
James Howard Breffle, 74, of Spencer, Iowa died September 7, 2016 at his home.
James Howard Breffle, son of Robert and Violet White Breffle was born August 25, 1942 in Lake Park, Iowa.
On October 25, 1969 he was united in marriage to Nancy Caufman Breffle in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
…
August 25, 1942 - September 7, 2016
Charlotte Ann (Barglof) Amis was born April 9, 1922 to Elmer Albi and Carrie Marie (DeFrain) on the family farm in Greensville, IA. The family moved into Greenville in 1931. Charlotte was involved in school activities, 4-H and youth groups at the Friends Church. Charlotte graduated from…
April 9, 1922 - September 5, 2016
Philip LeRoy Hurst was born on June 24, 1946 to Helen Ardell Clark and Albert Eugene Hurst in Cherokee, Iowa. At the age of 5, he moved with his family to Greenville, Iowa. He graduated from Greenville Rossie High School and began college at Iowa State University. He was drafted into the Army in…
June 24, 1946 - September 2, 2016
Lucille Marjorie Curry, the daughter of Emil and Ethel (Lawrence) Skartwed, was born on January 16, 1934 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. She was raised and attended school in Emmetsburg and graduated from high school in 1952. She then went on and attended Buena Vista University for two years.
She married…
January 16, 1934 - September 1, 2016
Doris Christine Munger, the daughter of Morris and Agnes (Nielsen) Dalby, was born March 5, 1928 in Huntley, IL. Her childhood years were spent in Dundee, IL, where she received her education, graduating from Dundee High School.
On February 15, 1947, Doris married Donald Burdette Munger,…
March 5, 1928 - September 1, 2016
Gary Joseph Nepper, the son of Joseph and Arvilla (McCaffery) Nepper, was born on January 14, 1944, in Ida Grove, IA. He was raised and received his education in Ida Grove and graduated from Ida Grove High School.
After graduation, Gary lived in the communities of Des Moines, Council…
January 14, 1944 - August 31, 2016
Gwen Marie Howe, the daughter of John William and Mary Pearl (Rose) Lane, was born September 11, 1929 in Webb, Iowa. She grew up on a farm near Webb where she received her education, graduating from Ayrshire High School in 1947.
Gwen married Gale Howe on September 3, 1949 at the Little…
September 11, 1929 - August 30, 2016
Steven Lambert Nolting, the son of Lambert Fred and Jeanne Theda (Nattress) Nolting, was born August 17, 1946 in Fostoria, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Milford, Iowa area, where he received his education, graduating from Milford High School in 1965. He entered the military and…
August 17, 1946 - August 28, 2016
Harry Robert Daniels, Sr., the son of Gene and Edith (Casteel) Daniels, was born January 31, 1946, in Centerville, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Davenport, Iowa, where he received his education. He entered the military on January 31, 1963, serving in the U.S. Army.
Harry married…
January 31, 1946 - August 18, 2016
Chip was born on February 25, 1960. He was the son of Virgil and Anna Ross. He is survived by son Cody of Rock Valley, daughter Dallas of Spencer, daughter Stephanie of Alabama, daughter Chastity of Texas, ex-wife Mary of Spencer, sister Sheryl and brother in law Billy of Texas, and best friend…
February 25, 1960 - August 14, 2016
Lois Arlene Johnson, the daughter of Forrest and Opal (White) Forsyth was born May 16, 1933 in rural Fonda, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Newell, IA area where she attended school at Newell Providence High School.
Lois married Rolland Johnson and to this union they had 4…
May 16, 1933 - August 13, 2016
Joyce Wampler passed away on Thursday Aug 11th in Bellevue, Washington.
Joyce was born November 7th, 1930 to Hap and Fran Ketelsen in the small farming town of Everly, Iowa. Raised on the family farm and cattle ranches in Wyoming, Joyce attended a one room school as a child, played…
November 7, 1930 - August 11, 2016
November 22, 1929 - August 11, 2016
Doris Lavonne Steele was born March 28, 1920, to Warren and Laura Bunce Fredenburg in Grant Township north of Sutherland. Her early childhood education occurred in country schools near Calumet, Sutherland, and St. Peter, MN. The family moved back to Sutherland in 1932. Doris graduated from…
March 28, 1920 - August 10, 2016
Luella Adeline Huckfelt, the daughter of Milford and Lenora (Miller) Crawford, was born July 25, 1927 in Canton, SD. Her childhood years were spent in Canton, where she received her education, graduating from Canton High School. She was a member of the Lutheran Church while living in…
July 25, 1927 - August 6, 2016
Jacob Allen McCreary, the son of Mark McCreary and Tonia Roede, was born December 13, 1990 in Spirit Lake, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Langdon, Iowa, where he received his education in nearby Terril and Spencer schools, graduating from Spencer High School in 2009. After his…
December 13, 1990 - August 6, 2016
Charity Jo Chapman, was born on May 15, 1980, to Steve and Kay (Wells) Chapman. She grew up in the Laurens-Marathon area where she made lots of friends. She enjoyed doing things with her family and friends. Charity enjoyed doing chuckwagon races whether she was participating or just cheering her…
May 15, 1980 - August 6, 2016
Everett C. Nelson, 88, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Stetson Court Living in Stockton. Everett was born August 24, 1927 in Superior, IA to Jens and Lettie Nelson. He was a 57 year resident of Tracy, CA. He served in the US Army and US Air Force in Otsu, Honshu, Japan during WWII. He…
August 24, 1927 - August 6, 2016
Evaline Janet Grendler Froehlich was born June 13, 1920, the daughter of Herman and Agnes Lorenz Grendler of Everly, Iowa. She was raised on a farm and attended Everly School, and went on to attend National Business School in Sioux City, Iowa.
She was a bookkeeper for Farmers Elevator in…
June 13, 1920 - August 4, 2016
Ruth Jane (McCutcheon) Fieselmann, 91, formerly of Spencer died August 3, 2016, at Bickford Senior Living in Ames, Iowa.
Ruth was born on January 23, 1925, in Traer, Iowa, to Arthur and Louise McCutcheon. She grew up with younger brother, James McCutcheon. In her youth, she enjoyed…
January 23, 1925 - August 3, 2016
John Gerald VerMeer, the son of Case and Pauline (Breeman) VerMeer, was born September 11, 1944 in Rock Rapids, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Rock Rapids, where he received his education.
Gerald married Sydney Hammer on November 12, 1965 in Hills, MN. They moved to Spencer,…
September 11, 1944 - August 2, 2016
Lera Jean (Spletter) Johnson, the daughter of Max and Leatha Spletter was born Dec. 1, 1921. She spent her grade school and high school years at Spencer Schools and had perfect attendance the entire time with the exception of one day her senior year when she "Skipped" school and went to a…
December 1, 1921 - August 1, 2016
John Edward Howe, 70, passed away peacefully on August 1 at Manzano Del Sol, the Good Samaritan Society care center, Albuquerque NM. John was the only child of William and Agnes E. (Fell) Howe (d: 1996); and was a grandson of John (d: 1934) and Mary Fell (d: 1968), early residents of Every, IA. …
April 25, 1946 - August 1, 2016
Cleo Jean (Chesley) Hill, the daughter of Earl and Kathryn Chesley was born June 10, 1933, in Sutherland, IA. Cleo's childhood years were centered in Sutherland until graduation from high school, when she started taking classes at Morningside College in Sioux City, IA.
Cleo's goal of a college…
June 10, 1933 - July 28, 2016
Stanley William Hillmer, age 84, died on July 25, 2016 in Ruthven, IA.
Stan was born in Mallard, IA on August 31, 1931. The fifth of six children, Stan spent his childhood in Mallard, eventually graduating from high school there. Stan served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 until his honorable…
August 31, 1931 - July 25, 2016
Shirley Maxine Gifford, the daughter of Esten Wellington & Bessie Mae (Todd) Inman, was born May 28, 1924 at home in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer, where she attended Spencer schools.
Shirley worked at M & JR Hakes, grading eggs; at Glider School at the…
May 28, 1924 - July 16, 2016
Maurene Rae Ogburn, eldest daughter of Ray and Irene (DeBaker) Schneckloth, was born in Moline, Illinois, on June 18, 1944. Maurene's childhood years were spent in Moline where she attended Catholic schools. She graduated from Alleman High School in 1962. While attending Alleman, Sister Rosena…
June 18, 1944 - July 13, 2016
Harry Dean Tuttle, the son of Harry and Josephine (Black) Tuttle was born October 29, 1941 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Spencer area where he attended school.
Dean worked as a bartender, photographer and a wedding disc jockey. He did low budget video production…
October 29, 1941 - July 4, 2016
Ann Hillmer, age 85, of Spencer, IA, died on July 2, 2016, at N. C. Little Hospice in Edina, MN.
Ann was born in Curlew, IA, the third of four children. She graduated from Curlew High School where she was a part of a basketball team that competed at the State Tournament. She attended Iowa…
July 18, 1930 - July 2, 2016
A lifelong teacher, Delores was always teaching wherever she went. She was born at Walnut Grove, Minnesota, on Saturday, June 3, 1922, to Opal Oliver (Shoemaker) Miller and Carl Henry Miller. She graduated from Lanesboro High School in Lanesboro, Iowa, in 1940. …
June 3, 1922 - June 30, 2016
Estelle Jane Handy, the daughter of Earl Ralph and Esther Irene Taylor Smith, was born November 2, 1933 in Dickens, Iowa. Estelle was raised on a farm near Ayrshire and received her early education and graduated from the Ayrshire High School. Estelle later furthered her education and attended…
November 2, 1933 - June 30, 2016
Roger Charles Hill, the son of Harry and Emma (Kaiser) Hill was born August 16, 1930, in Sutherland, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Sutherland area where he attended school, graduating from Sutherland High School in 1948. With a quest for adventure and his best friend, Sam, Roger…
August 16, 1930 - June 27, 2016
Kenneth (Kenny) Lloyd Ebel, the son of Ernest and Betty (Dorman) Ebel, was born February 20, 1961, in Spencer, Iowa.
Kenny received his education and graduated from Spencer High School in 1979. He spent a majority of his adult life working in construction, specializing in concrete. Kenny…
February 20, 1961 - June 26, 2016
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family.
Marilyn Ruth Schimmer, the daughter of Phillip and Eleanor (Miles) Miller, was born January 24, 1935, in Storm Lake, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent on a farm north of Storm Lake. She attended K - 12th grade at…
January 24, 1935 - June 24, 2016
Jon Stuart Beck the son of Joseph and Lucille (Bolyard) Beck was born on January 7, 1950 in Spencer, Iowa. He grew up in the Gillett Grove area, graduating from South Clay in 1968. He lived in the Greenville area where he farmed for many years.
Jon enjoyed his time with his friends at…
January 7, 1950 - June 24, 2016
Donna Lee Harrison, the daughter of Roy and Frances (Beving) Fiedler, was born November 3, 1934, in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer where she received her education, graduating from Spencer High School.
Donna married George Harrison on April 28, 1952 in Jackson,…
November 3, 1934 - June 21, 2016
Harvey Dean Tielbur, son of Harco and Golda (Kruckman) Tielbur was born October 12, 1934, on a farm in Palo Alto County. He received his education at Cornell through the 10th grade, and finished high school through the military in Nogoya, Japan. He entered the military in 1953 and served in…
October 12, 1934 - June 17, 2016
Sherry Kae Nelson, the daughter of Bobbie Rae Menke Sr. and Betty Lou Kramer, was born April 2, 1966 in Spencer, Iowa. Sherry was raised in Webb, Iowa and went to South Clay School. She was the Homecoming Queen her senior year and graduated in 1984. Following graduation, Sherry worked at Shine…
April 2, 1966 - June 16, 2016
Karen Fay "Grandma" Nellis, the twin daughter of Cecil and Ruth (Stoner) Waggoner was born January 29, 1943, in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer, Iowa, where she received her early education.
On November 15, 1958, Karen married Earl Nellis in Spencer.…
January 29, 1943 - June 15, 2016
March 25, 1925 - June 15, 2016
Judith 'Judy' Mae Lewis was born to Earl and Helen (Edgecomb) Liester March 4, 1943 in Heron Lake, MN. Judy spent her childhood years in West Salem, WI until her family moved to Ruthven, IA at the age of 10. Growing up she detasseled and worked as a fry girl at the A&W in Emmetsburg and was…
March 4, 1943 - June 12, 2016
On April 3, 1959, Kristine Anne Van Berkum was welcomed into the loving home of her parents, Paul and Helen Mefferd, one brother, and five sisters. Since Kris arrived nearly ten years after the last sibling, she was totally adored. Kris was always helpful, kind and appreciative when growing up,…
April 3, 1959 - June 12, 2016
Sheryl Lee Anderson, the daughter of Raymond & Clarice (Johnson) Nation, was born on May 29, 1941 at Ft.
Dodge, Iowa. She was baptized & confirmed in the Lutheran Church. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Marathon for 57 years.
On December 6, 1959, Sheryl was united in…
May 29, 1941 - June 10, 2016
Pieternelle Bessie Dykshoorn, the daughter of Bas and Martha (Herrewynen) Dekker, was born November 14, 1928 in Boyden, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Sheldon, where she received her education, graduating from Sheldon High School.
Nell married Lowell Dykshoorn and to this marriage 3…
November 14, 1928 - June 8, 2016
Larry Lynn Anderson, son of Osmund and Jeanette Patterson Anderson was born in Marathon, Iowa on September 30, 1937. He was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Marathon of which he was a member for over 60 years.
Larry attended public school in Marathon and graduated in…
September 30, 1937 - June 6, 2016
Edith Elizabeth Bjorklund, the daughter of John and Ruby (Negus) Anderson, was born March 1, 1943 in Marathon, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Marathon, where she received her education graduating from Marathon High School.
Edith married Donald Bjorklund on July 7, 1960 in…
March 1, 1943 - June 6, 2016
Raymond Franklin Banks, the son of Merrill and Leana (Case) Banks, was born October 6, 1920 in Clay County, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Spencer, where he received his education.
Raymond married Edith 'Eleanor' (Knight) Banks on September 20, 1942, in Spencer. They farmed in…
October 6, 1920 - May 31, 2016
Marilyn Jean Kruse, the daughter of Adrian 'Tuffy' and Pearl (Chatfield) Hughes, was born July 6, 1936 in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer, where she received her education, graduating from Spencer High School in 1955. After high school, she attended nursing school. She…
July 6, 1936 - May 28, 2016
Marjorie (Marge) Viola Batcheler, born October, 21, 1920, to John Bendix and Anna Christena (Sarvold) Lundt, on a farm south of Webb, IA. Marge graduated from Gillette Grove Public School.
Marge married Loyd Joseph Batcheler September 4, 1941 at Grace Methodist church parsonage. Marge…
October 21, 1920 - May 24, 2016
Emmett B. 'Junior' Williams, the son of Emmett and Bertha (Kruckman) Williams, was born January 11, 1933 in Clinton, MO. He was raised and received his early education around the Rembrandt and Sioux Rapids area.
On January 13, 1952, he married the love of his life, Joan Waterman in…
January 11, 1933 - May 23, 2016
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to CAASA or the Abben Cancer Center in Spencer.
Donna Mae Yeager, the daughter of Noel and Ruth (Mann) Orcutt, was born May 4, 1939 in Indianola, IA. Her childhood years were spent in in Sioux Rapids and later Dodgeville, WI, where she…
May 4, 1939 - May 22, 2016
April 13, 1958 - May 20, 2016
Jeanne Marie (Stoltze) Bogenrief was born November 9, 1954, to Carl and Cora (Moore) Stoltze. She was raised on a family farm outside of Hinton, Iowa, where she learned her work ethics which she carried on her whole life. She attended Hinton School and made the all-state basketball team during…
November 9, 1954 - May 19, 2016
Lois Ethlyn Fliss, the daughter of Conrad and Claaska (Meyer) Winterboer was born July 28, 1929 in Everly, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Everly area, where she attended school and graduated from Everly High School.
Lois married Virgil Fliss on August 5, 1948 in Everly, IA.…
July 28, 1929 - May 19, 2016
October 27, 1943 - May 15, 2016
Muriel Mae Johnson the daughter of Archie and Charlotte (Vander Hoff) Hines, was born on October 3, 1921, on a farm near Royal, IA. She received her education in country schools and graduated from Royal High School in 1939. After graduation, she attended the University of Iowa for one year, then…
October 3, 1921 - May 14, 2016
Theodore 'Ted' Hubert Feekes, the son of Gradus and Rena (Vanden Hul) Feekes, was born November 28, 1920, in Sioux Center, Iowa where he attended Christian and Public Schools. Following his schooling, he attended welding classes in Lake View, Iowa. He entered the military and served in the…
November 28, 1920 - May 13, 2016
Gerald William Boyer, the son of William and Daisy (Shields) Boyer, was born February 24, 1924 in Scranton, IA, where his dad ran an automotive repair shop in Winterset. They moved to Wallingford, where they attended country schools and he helped around the farm. He also lived around…
February 24, 1924 - May 8, 2016
Lois Lorene Werts, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret Hanna was born September 24, 1926 in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent on a farm in northwest Spencer. She attended Riverton #3 Country School, her family then sold their farm to Stub's Ranch Kitchen and they moved to Spencer…
September 24, 1926 - May 5, 2016
Brenda Ann Holst, the daughter of Jerry and Pat (Cutting) Holst was born on February 17, 1969, in Hartley, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Everly, IA, area where she attended school, graduating from Everly High School in 1988.
Brenda attended Minnesota West Community and…
February 17, 1969 - May 4, 2016
Born on August 10, 1910, on a farm in rural Dickinson County, Iowa, Laura Ida Philiph Conner was the middle daughter of Ben and Bertha Philiph. She died at St. Luke Nursing Home in Spencer, Iowa, on May 2, 2016, at the age of 105. She graduated from Hartley High School in 1928, and began her…
August 10, 1910 - May 2, 2016
Jackie 'Jack' Art Schoelerman, the son of Arthur and Edna (Wede) Schoelerman was born November 7, 1941 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Everly, IA area, where he attended school, graduating from Everly High School.
Jack married Christine Eriksen on February 11, 1962…
November 7, 1941 - April 29, 2016
Justin Ray Miller, the son of Larry and Pamela (Johnson) Miller, was born on October 27, 1975 in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Everly, IA, where he received his education, graduating from Clay Central-Everly High School in 1994.
Justin started telemarketing at Evertek when…
October 27, 1975 - April 29, 2016
Terrance Lee Bean was born August 18, 1941 in Brown County at Comfrey, MN to Richard and Mildred (Metteer) Bean. He was baptized in 1948 along with his sisters and father in their home in Blue Earth, MN.
He attended schools in Blue Earth, Mn, Parkersburg, IA, and in Butterfield, MN. Lee…
August 18, 1941 - April 29, 2016
Marlene Catherine Garot, the daughter of Arnold Paul Kreutzberg and Dolores Kreutzberg, was born March 2, 1937 and went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2016. She is survived by her estranged husband, Richard Garot, her five children: Christina Garot, Paul Garot, Connie Page, Cari (Jim) Bizzell…
March 2, 1937 - April 29, 2016
Arlene Joyce (Goyette) Nelson, the daughter of Ollie and Ione Goyette, was born on February 11, 1927. Her childhood years were spent in Royal, IA where she received her education, graduating from Royal High School. She moved to Des Moines, IA to work in the district rationing office. It was…
February 11, 1927 - April 27, 2016
Betty Lorraine Andersen, the daughter of Hans and Norma (Appledorn) Andersen, was born July 7, 1949 in Primghar, Iowa. She grew up in and around Paullina, Iowa where she graduated from Paullina High School in 1968.
Betty married Brian Engelke on November 27, 1971. They spent the first…
July 7, 1949 - April 26, 2016
Helen Regina Bohr was born August 18, 1925 in Kimball, South Dakota to Fred and Susan (Blasius) Schoenfelder. She grew up on her parents' farm near Plankinton, South Dakota. During her teenage years she stayed in the town of Plankinton, working for her room and board so that she could attend high…
August 18, 1925 - April 24, 2016
Patricia (Linnihan) Droll, only child of Terry and Betty Linnihan was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin on August 9, 1927. The Linnihans moved to the Everly area in 1933 where Terry and Betty managed the local grain elevator. 'Patty' enjoyed reading and spent many hours absorbed in books. She also stayed…
August 9, 1927 - April 23, 2016
Johnathon "John" Leonard Ihnen was killed in a tragic vehicle accident on Sunday, April 17, 2016, that took his life at the age of 53.
On September 20, 1962, John was born in California, and as a baby his family moved to Illinois where he grew up with two sisters and two brothers. John…
September 20, 1962 - April 17, 2016
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials will be used to set up an endowment fund for pediatric cancer patients in Becky's name.
Rebecca 'Becky' Joyce Vander Tuig, the daughter of Robert and Barbara (Raber) Thunhorst, was born September 10, 1951 in LeMars, IA. She spent her early years in LeMars,…
September 10, 1951 - April 16, 2016
Kathryn Odendahl, age 90, of Spencer, and formerly of Carroll, died Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Spencer Hospital in Spencer, Iowa.
September 22, 1925 - April 16, 2016
Orlyn Ray Wiemers, the son of Lot and Ragelina (Sonius) Wiemers, was born December 8, 1935, in Spencer, Iowa. He grew up on a farm near Spencer where he received his early education in country schools in Summit Township, and later graduated from Spencer High School in 1953. He continued his…
December 8, 1935 - April 14, 2016
Kenneth Roy Jones, the son of James Marion and Esther (McCain) Jones, was born May 2, 1951 in Spirit Lake, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Spirit Lake where he received his early education until continuing his education at Gillett Grove, Iowa.
During his early years of his…
May 2, 1951 - April 11, 2016
