Obituaries

Nov 19, 2024

Roger G. Struve, the son of Gordon and Elaine (Steinbeck) Struve was born June 7, 1953 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Rossie, IA area and he attended Clay Central School, graduating in 1971.

Roger enlisted in the U.S. Army and served until his Honorable Discharge. He worked as a bartender and the Rossie Elevator. He married...

Nov 18, 2024

Nov 10, 2024

Kaylan Arthur Abel, 87, of Spencer passed away on Sunday, November 10th at his home. Kaylan was born on November 26th, 1936, to Arthur and Marian (Plautz) in Spencer, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Royal, Iowa where he continued as a faithful member throughout his childhood and much of his adult life.

 Kaylan grew up...

Nov 9, 2024

Arlene Mae Hargrave, the daughter of Fred and Elsie (Jones) Flack, was born on September 8, 1930, at the farm of her aunt and uncle, Almeda and Melvin Smith, west of Spencer, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Ayrshire, Armstrong, Arnolds Park, Spirit Lake and Dickens area. She started school in Ayrshire, IA and graduated in 1948 from...

Nov 9, 2024

 Barbara Lee (Harris) Hartmann, a dedicated teacher, devoted mother and avid baker, died Nov. 9, 2024, at the Spencer Hospital. A lifelong Lutheran who was never happier than when she was spending time with her son and three daughters, Barbara died peacefully, holding her children’s hands after a final, soothing prayer.

 Barbara is survived by her children Bradley Hartmann (Tim); Brenda...

Nov 6, 2024

Doris Jeanette Van Buren, the daughter of Robert (Bob) and Audrey (Sally) Conner, was born on June 25, 1935, near Seney, Iowa. Her childhood was spent on a farm near Linn Grove, Iowa. After graduating from Linn Grove High School, she moved to Spencer, where she worked in the office of JC Penney.

 Doris met Max Van Buren while socializing with...

Nov 5, 2024

 Meredith James Johnston, the son of Charles Elmer and Ethel Wilma (McKee) Johnston, was born on February 13, 1942, in Centerville, IA. His early years were spent in Woodland, IA, and attended and graduated from Mormon Trail High School in Garden Grove, IA. Following high school, he attended Norwest Missouri State and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology and...

Nov 1, 2024

Robert Dru Lappegard was born on January 10, 1937, in Hudson, South Dakota, the third son of Casper and Dorthey Lappegard. He was a bashful boy, known to take great pride in his belongings. He was creative, enjoyed drawing, and was considered very talented. He attended school until the 10th grade, completing his last year at Odebolt High School. After...

Oct 27, 2024

Bruce Edward Will passed away on October 27th, 2024 at home under Hospice care after a hospital stay in Sioux City.

Bruce was born on December 9th, 1937 in Paton, Iowa to Harry and Ila (Tonkinson) Will. After moving to the Milford area at age three, he attended two years of country school. He then moved to Milford Community Schools and...

Oct 26, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Michael Pohar., son of Charles and Jennie Pohar, was born on January 17, 1935 in LaSalle, Illinois. He passed away at Lakes Regional Medical Center on October 26, 2024 at the age of 89.

Chuck enjoyed playing the accordion and was an avid golfer. His daily routine included a Sudoku puzzle which he didn’t put down until it was...

Oct 24, 2024

 Darlene Louise DeLaughter, the daughter of William Ludlow Scott and Della Mae Sarver, was born November 12, 1928 in Sioux City, IA. Beloved mother, loving wife, loving grama and great grama. Darlene worked with her husband, Bob as retail owners in fabrics for many years. She loved camping, boating and anything around water, she also loved to dance. Darlene was...

Oct 24, 2024

Left to cherish Ivy's memory are her parents, Gareth and McKenzie Scott; her brother, Noah Scott; her grandparents and much extended family.

They say that the candle burns twice as bright burns half as long.

Baby girl, your light brought smiles and joy to everyone that saw you. Your laughter and cries both were so beautiful that we would love hearing either...

Oct 22, 2024

 Harold Everette Yungbluth Jr. “Buddy” born July 27th, 1944 in Spencer, Iowa. He was the son of Harold E Yungbluth Sr. and Helen Yungbluth (Greene). He was the oldest of four children to include Brothers David Yungbluth, Steve Yungbluth and Sister Pam Yungbluth. He grew up on a small farm between Linn Grove and Royal, Iowa. Buddy graduated from the...

Oct 22, 2024

 Clarita Agnes Roth, the daughter of William and Amelia (Riesing) Becker was born August 8, 1932 in Breda, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Breda area, where she attended school and graduated from St. Bernard High School.

 Clarita married Richard Roth on April 20, 1954 in Breda, IA. They made their home in Spencer, IA. She worked at the...

Oct 19, 2024

 Bessie (Bess) Elizabeth Madsen, daughter of Earl A. Ashcraft and Gladys P. Cooper Ashcraft was born April 27, 1932 in Modale, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Modale, Salix, and Sioux, City, Iowa. She received her education in Sioux City. Bess married Robert W. Madsen August 15, 1950 in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sioux City, IA. They lived...

Oct 19, 2024

Dorothy Ida (Scott) Beck entered eternal life peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born on August 22, 1928, to Eldridge and Mabel (Miller) Scott in a farm house 3 miles north of Rossie. She graduated from Rossie Consolidated School in 1946. She married Ralph Beck on August 25, 1946. To this union, four children were born: Linda, Thomas,...

Oct 17, 2024

    

Verlyn Lee Kramer, the son of Albert and Vena (Hopfe) Kramer, was born on November 15, 1929 on a farm south of Everly. He received his early education at Riverton #3 country school and attended Everly High School prior to transferring and graduating from Spencer High School in 1950. While in school, he enjoyed FFA and basketball. Following high...

Oct 16, 2024

“Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction and Faithful in Prayer” Romans 12:12"

Delmar Roy Brockshus, age 85 of Spencer, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, October 16 at his home. Delmar Roy Brockshus was born on June 13, 1939 in Hartley, Iowa to parents Louis A. Brockshus and Lilly G. (Lange) Brockshus. Del grew up at May City, Iowa and attended...

Oct 12, 2024

 

 Mary Alice (Blum) Baedke, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, entered eternal life peacefully while surrounded by family on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Mary (along with husband Martin) were former residents of Cedar Falls, IA and moved to Savage, MN to reside with their daughter and son-in-law during the COVID pandemic. 

 Mary was born at the Spencer Iowa Hospital on November 22,...

Oct 8, 2024

Paul George Poulin, the son of Paul George Poulin, Sr. and Marion Clark, was born December 3, 1956 in West Stewartston, NH. Paul received his early education at Colebrook Academy in Colebrook, NH.

Paul was an outdoorsman, he enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting and walking his dog along with taking his dog on car rides. Most of all, Paul loved spending...