Obituaries

Jan 19, 2025

 Wayne Morris McMeekin, 71, of Royal, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, January 19, 2025, after a hard-fought battle against an aggressive cancer.

 Wayne McMeekin was born on June 30, 1953, the second child of John Warren (Bus) and Eleanor (Burley) McMeekin. He graduated from Lake City High School in 1972 and attended automotive tech school...

Jan 18, 2025

Jan 16, 2025

Michael Allen Feldhacker passed away while in hospice care on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in Pine Island, Minnesota. Mike was 69 years at the time of his passing. A celebration of life will be at a later date.

Michael Allen Feldhacker was born on April 20, 1955, in Spencer, Iowa, the 3rd born child of Raymond Peter and Vernice Eileen (DeWeese)...

Jan 16, 2025

     Arlene Esta Meyer, the daughter of John C. Schmidt and Lena L. Frick, was born December 2, 1937 on a farm one mile east of Moneta, Iowa. She attended Moneta Consolidated School and graduated in 1955. Arlene attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls where she received her two-year teaching degree. Her first teaching job was in...

Jan 12, 2025

The family will have a memorial service for her at a later date.

Jan 12, 2025

Steven Eugene Nissen, the son of Harold and Gladys (Johnson) Nissen was born August 28, 1951 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in Spencer, IA, where he attended school and graduated from Spencer High School in 1969. Steve married the love of his life, Patricia Feller on September 5, 1970 in Granville, IA. Steve and Pat went on...

Jan 12, 2025

  The world was blessed with the radiant spirit of Sara Ann (Hurst) Schmidt, the daughter of Philip and Cheryl (Beck) Hurst, on July 10,1980 in Spencer, IA. After a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Sara was called home by the Lord on January 12, 2025, where she was reunited with her cherished family in Heaven. 

 Sara grew up in...

Jan 10, 2025

 Samuel Howard Fay born January 10, 2025 at the Spencer Hospital passed away peacefully with his parents Brian and Nicole (Dowdy) Fay by his side.

  Samuel is survived by his parents Brian and Nicole; sister Cheyenne Fay; grandmothers Mary Dowdy and Chris Campbell; aunts Amy (Gary) Bang, Amber Dowdy; uncles Kyle Campbell, Zack Fay, Tyler Fay, Aaron Dowdy, Zander Dowdy...

Jan 7, 2025

     Roger Kay Clark, son of Richard (“Dick”) and Helen (Terwilliger) Clark was born on March 10, 1940 in Mason City, Iowa. He graduated from Garner High School and attended Iowa State University in Ames. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 1963. He received his Professional Engineer license and Land Surveyor license. 

    After...

Jan 6, 2025

John Charles Feldhacker passed away while in hospice care for cancer at 5:20 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the Longhouse Care Center in Spencer. John was 63 years, 3 months, and 2 days at the time of his passing. A celebration of life will be at a later date. 

John Charles Feldhacker was born on October 4, 1961, in...

Dec 29, 2024

 Brett Anthony Curry, the son of Darrell Lee and Lucille Marjorie (Skartwed) Curry, was born on June 21, 1966 in Newton, IA. As a young child his family moved to Aurelia where he was raised and attended grade school. The family moved to Spencer in 1980 and Brett finished his schooling and graduated from Spencer High School. Following high school,...

Dec 25, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Roger William Munden of Hartley Community Memorial Health Center and formerly of Royal, IA, at the age of 72 on December 25th, 2024. The funeral will be a private ceremony remembering Roger Munden in the presence of close family.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents George and Francis Munden and an...

Dec 21, 2024

Glenda Kay (Morfitt) Durst, beloved daughter of Millard and Gladys (Schroder) Morfitt, was born on May 11, 1936, on a farm near Sanborn, Iowa. She graduated from Archer High School in 1954 and pursued her passion for teaching at Iowa State Teachers College. Glenda began her teaching career in the elementary schools of Emmetsburg, Arnold’s Park, and Milford. She later...

Dec 21, 2024

 Beverly Hazel Wigen Harris, age 91, of Spencer, IA passed away on December 21, 2024 surrounded by her children.

 Beverly was born on January 23, 1933 in Ayrshire, IA. Bev was the fifth child of Louis George Wigen Sr and Marlis Hanson Wigen. Louis and Marlis raised seven children on their Ayrshire Family Farm, Rozella Margaret Louise (Peggy), Louis George Jr,...

Dec 20, 2024

   Lorelei Scholten Meeter of Spencer, IA, passed away on Friday, December 20th, 2024 after a long battle with lung cancer.

   Lorelei was born on December 5th, 1959 to John and Berendena (Brinks) Scholten in Slaton, MN. At age 3, her family moved to Hull, IA, and at age 14 they moved to an acreage near Boyden, IA, where she...

Dec 17, 2024

Andrea Dailey - April 19, 1952 - Dec. 17, 2024 

 Andrea, daughter of Bill and Betty, (Bang) Dailey was born April 19, 1952 in Spencer, Iowa. She was baptized at Bethany Lutheran Church. She recieved her education and graduated in 1971 at Spencer High School.

 She had various jobs, in 1973 she started working at the Spencer Hospital. She worked there for...

Dec 17, 2024

    Marvin Leon Erickson passed away in Spencer, Iowa, on December 17, 2024. He was 94 years old. Marvin was born on June 25, 1930 to Anton & Erdena (Argraves) Erickson in Aurelia, Iowa. He was the ninth child with eight older brothers and sisters, and three younger brothers.

   Marvin is survived by his children Gregory Erickson of Spencer,...

Dec 15, 2024

Dec 15, 2024

Charlotte Ann Maassen was born on February 2, 1970, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Marvin Menting and Linda (Woolery) Menting. During her childhood, she traveled with her parents as her father worked as a lineman. In 1973, her family moved to Spencer, where she attended school. Charlotte graduated from Spencer High School in 1988. During her high school years, she sang...

Dec 12, 2024

Walter Eugene Bern Jr. was born February 12, 1941. Walter Jr. was a first generation American born to Walter Bern Sr. and Elaine (Howe) Bern. Walter Sr. immigrated with his family as a young boy from Germany in 1928. The couple eventually settled in Primghar, IA where Walter Jr. was born.

 Walter Jr. loved and played football in high school. He...