Spencer, IA
Diana Faye Walvoord was born April 25, 1948 in Primghar, IA., to T. Lee and Leone (Iblings) Manley. Diana graduated from Hartley High School in 1966 and then attended cosmetology school in Cedar Rapids. She took great pride in looking nice. Diana won the “Miss…
April 25, 1948 - November 27, 2021
Royal, IA
DonnaBelle Elgene Seavert, the daughter of Daney Edward and Eva Francis Thornton Stark, was born June 23, 1925, in Darfur, MN. Donna received her education and graduated from Comfrey High School in Comfrey, MN in 1943.
On December 7, 1947, Donna married James Alfred…
June 23, 1925 - November 25, 2021
SPENCER, IA
Richard “Dick” James Betz, the son of Nicolis and Valetta (Weis) Betz was born February 5, 1929, near Primghar, Iowa. He lived in Primghar during his childhood and early adult years and worked for Ford Motor Company.
Dick…
February 5, 1929 - November 25, 2021
We Light a Candle of Love...
In Celebration of the People...
And the Times...
That were Important in our Lives
Approximately 150 people attended our Candlelight Service of Remembrance held on Monday, November 29th at Hope Reformed Church in Spencer. We would…
November 24, 2021 - November 24, 2021
Milford, IA
George Richard Kruger, the son of George and Dorothy (Visker) Kruger, was born on May 28, 1936 in Slayton, MN. He was raised near Sibley and attended a one room school in Allendorf, graduated from Sibley High School. He attended Northwest Missouri State and majored in education…
May 28, 1936 - November 23, 2021
Hartley, IA
Lillian Ruth Johnson, the daughter of Ralph and Mable (Purvis) Severson, was born December 1, 1932, in Cambridge, IA. She received her early education and graduated from Nevada High School in Nevada, IA where she met Melvin Johnson. They were united in…
December 1, 1932 - November 22, 2021
Spencer, IA
Israel Arcos-Flores, the son of Felix Flores and Maria Arcos was born June 1, 1980 in Vera Cruz, Mexico. His childhood years were spent in the Vera Cruz area, where he attended school.
Israel moved to Spencer, IA in 2000. He worked for GNC Poultry…
June 1, 1980 - November 22, 2021
Spencer, IA
Janice Kay Swanson, the daughter of Leon Chris Swanson and Lela Brinkley, was born June 16, 1937, in Spencer, Iowa. Janice received her early education and graduated from the Greenville High School. She continued her education at Buena Vista University with a…
June 16, 1937 - November 21, 2021
Spencer, IA
Bertha Besaw, the daughter of David and Esther (Todd) Averill, was born June 19, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in the Spencer and Okoboji, Iowa, areas where she received her education, graduating from Okoboji Schools in 1957.
Bertha married Alvin…
June 19, 1938 - November 20, 2021
Spencer, IA
Sharon Julia Woodford was born on February 7, 1938, to Raymond & Marget Olson in Sioux Rapids, Iowa and baptized at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids on June 26, 1938. She was the oldest of 3 children and raised on a farm near Webb. Sharon graduated from Cornell High School in…
February 7, 1938 - November 20, 2021
Cedar Falls, IA
Delores Raveling, age 89, of Peterson Iowa died on November 20, 2021 at Newaldaya Lifescapes Nursing Home in Cedar Falls Iowa.
Delores Mae Dumkrieger was born on June 14, 1932 to Homer and Bessie (Sas) Dumkrieger of Douglas Township in Clay County…
June 14, 1932 - November 20, 2021
Spencer, IA
William Clayton Birchard, the son of Carl and Virta Isabell (Prentice) Birchard, was born June 11, 1933, in Lake Center, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Spencer, where he received his education, graduating from Spencer High School in 1952. He was a…
June 11, 1933 - November 18, 2021
May 26, 1943 - November 15, 2021
West Bend, WI
David Frederick Reed, the son of Ivan “Lou” & Mary Lou ( Johnson) Reed, was born January 1, 1966 in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Spencer, where he received his education, graduating from Spencer High School in 1984. He later…
January 1, 1966 - November 15, 2021
Spencer, IA
Clifton “Ike” Ray Albrecht, was born August 23, 1938 in Odebolt, Iowa, to Clifford and Henrietta (Miller) Albrecht. He served as a field medic in the Iowa National Guard. On September 2, 1962, he married Carolyn Lee Juhl in Marcus, Iowa. This…
August 23, 1938 - November 12, 2021
Spencer, IA
Raymond Henry Muller, the son of Otto and Matilda (Kruse) Muller, was born August 5, 1917 in Norfolk, NE. His childhood years were spent in Norfolk, where he received his education, graduating in 1936. After his schooling, he worked for the railroad for one…
August 5, 1917 - November 10, 2021
Spencer, IA
Roger Fairchild, 94, of Spencer, Iowa, passed away on November 10, 2021. He was born on his family’s farm south of Sioux Rapids, Iowa on April 23, 1927 to Charles and Hilda (Halverson) Fairchild. He attended school in Sioux Rapids. Roger enlisted in the Army in May 1944 and…
April 23, 1927 - November 10, 2021
Spencer, IA
Verna Ruth Peterson, the daughter of Vernon and Anna (Scheel) Thornburg, was born July 29, 1922 in Western, NE. Her childhood years were spent in Western, NE, where she graduated from high school. She later continued her education at Nebraska Wesleyan University…
July 29, 1922 - November 5, 2021
Sutherland, IA
Robert Bruce Miller, the son of Freeman and Evelyn (Raveling) Miller, was born March 25, 1939 in Cherokee, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Sutherland, where he received his education. He entered the military and served with the U.S. Army until his honorable…
March 25, 1939 - November 2, 2021
Spencer, IA
Alta Mae Claus, the daughter of John and Ella (Berger) Hollander was born on May 17, 1932, on a farm near Elkton, SD. As a young child she moved to Iowa and attended rural grade school west of Boyden, IA. She graduated from Sheldon High School in 1950. She attended Wartburg…
May 17, 1932 - November 2, 2021
Spencer, IA
Joseph Nicholas Graff, age 90, passed away on the feast of All Soul’s Day, November 2, 2021. He was born in Akron, Iowa and spent his childhood years on a farm in Linn Grove, Iowa. He graduated from Linn Grove High School in 1949. Joe proudly served in the Navy during the Korean War from 1950…
April 9, 1931 - November 2, 2021
Everly, IA
Jack Lester Hardin, 79, of Everly, Iowa formerly of Indianola, Iowa and Casa Grande, Arizona, passed away on November 2, 2021.
After high school, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and then returned to farming north of Indianola. Later in life, he enjoyed working…
November 22, 1941 - November 2, 2021
Milford, IA
Joan Delores Clark was born June 25, 1935, in Sioux City, IA, the daughter of Joseph and Sarah Porter Clark.
Joan loved fashion and design her entire life. As a teen she worked many jobs in order to put cashmere sweaters and poodle skirts on lay-away so she…
June 25, 1935 - October 31, 2021
Spencer, IA
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE FAMILY.
Steven Gustave Dewitz, 66, died Saturday October 30 at his home in Spencer, after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma, surrounded by family.
He was…
October 11, 1955 - October 30, 2021
Sutherland, IA
Betty Lou Lauman (Wilkin/Leget), the daughter of William Samuel and Celeste (Farqhar) Wilken was born December 21, 1938 in Spencer, Iowa. She was raised on a farm near Sutherland, Iowa, where she graduated from high school. She also resided in Sanborn, Primghar,…
December 21, 1938 - October 29, 2021
Hartley, IA
Terri Lou Mueller, the daughter of George and Donna (Fiedler) Harrison, was born on April 14, 1955, in Spencer, IA. She was raised and attended school in Peterson, IA.
She married Michael Mueller on July 1, 1971, in her home in Peterson, and to this union they were…
April 14, 1955 - October 28, 2021
Spencer, IA
Pauline B. Muller always said she was a rich… woman. She considered family her gold. Pauline’s years were rich and full of life.
Pauline was born on a farm near Sibley, IA to William and Henrietta (Rosenboom) Bothof on December 9, 1927 and as the…
December 9, 1927 - October 26, 2021
Spencer, IA
Joann Erickson, the daughter of Francis and Julia (Elsen) Foreman was born March 2, 1939 in Council Bluffs, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Council Bluffs area where she attended school and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in…
March 2, 1939 - October 23, 2021
Spencer, IA
Verna Maurene Campbell the daughter of Ralph and Mildred (Brewer) Ayres, was born June 11, 1934 on the family farm near Greenville, IA. She was raised in that area where she attended country school until the 5th grade. She loved when her dad picked her up from school…
June 11, 1934 - October 21, 2021
Ruthven, IA
Ruth Adeline Johnson, the daughter of Elmer and Gena (Forthun) Ness was born on August 12, 1925, in Ada, Minnesota. She grew up and attended county schools in the Ada area and in Hendrum, Minnesota in her teens.
Ruth married William…
August 12, 1925 - October 21, 2021
Spencer, IA
Memorials may be sent to:Patricia Thuringer1211 St. Luke Dr.Apt. #308Spencer, Iowa 51301
Marv Thuringer obit
On Thursday, October 21st, at the ripe young age of 89, Marvin Michael Thuringer passed away comfortably in his sleep with his wife and love of his life, Pat, by his side. We think…
May 13, 1932 - October 21, 2021
Spencer, IA
Elaine Anna Struve, the daughter of John and Myrtle (Williams) Steinbeck, was born April 4, 1925, in O’Brien County, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Hartley, where she received her education, graduating from Hartley High School. Elaine appreciated growing up on the farm…
April 4, 1925 - October 20, 2021
Las Vegas , NV
Arlene Jennie Milton, daughter of William and Minnie Reeverts passed away on October 20th in Las Vegas, NV. She was born January 12, 1928 in Spencer, Iowa where she lived most of her life. Arlene graduated from Lake Center High School where she was a hot shot basketball player. After graduation…
January 12, 1928 - October 20, 2021
Spencer, IA
Robert was born Aug. 18, 1936, in Des Moines, IA, and grew up on a farm in Rossie, IA. He graduated from Greenville Rossie High School in 1955. He served in the U.S. Navy.
Robert did a lot of travelling throughout his life, from a…
August 18, 1936 - October 14, 2021
Spencer, IA
Vern Clayton Olberding, the son of Frank and Victoria “Dora” (Ness) Olberding was born September 26, 1935, in Arcadia, Iowa. When he was young, the family moved to a farm near Odebolt, Iowa. He attended Catholic school through the 8th grade and then transferred…
September 26, 1935 - October 12, 2021
SPENCER, IA
Charles William Walker, the son of John Robert and Dorothy Mae (Russell) Walker, Jr., was born October 13, 1950, in Chillicothe, Illinois. As a youngster his family lived in several communities before settling in Omaha in 1958 where he finished his education graduating from…
October 13, 1950 - October 8, 2021
Spencer, IA
Lawrence William “Bill” Scott, the son of John and Alta (Flinn) Scott, was born March 1, 1938, in Gilmore City, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Lake Center area where he attended school.
He married Barbara Mengelsen on September 30, 1957, in…
March 1, 1938 - October 8, 2021
Marathon, IA
Alvin Virgil Norgaard, the son of Hans and Marie (Bottker) Norgaard, was born October 11, 1928, near Lattimer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent on farms between Sioux Rapids, Royal and Spencer, Iowa, where he received his early education at Lincoln Township and later graduated from Spencer High…
October 11, 1928 - October 7, 2021
Fostoria, IA
Michael Joseph Smith, the son of Francis and Loretta (Williams) Smith was born April 24, 1959 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Ayrshire, IA area, where he attended school and graduated from Ayrshire High School in 1978.
Michael…
April 24, 1959 - October 7, 2021
SPENCER, IA
Deanna Rae Orwig, the daughter of Harold and Darlene (Wothuis) Herrin was born on November 16, 1948, in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in the Milford and Spencer, Iowa, areas where she attended school and graduated from Milford High School in…
November 16, 1948 - October 3, 2021
Spencer, IA
Phyllis Rae Bates, the daughter of Leslie and Helen (Popanz) Johnson, was born March 3, 1935, in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer where she received her education, graduating from Spencer High School. She later attended Buena Vista College for…
March 3, 1935 - September 25, 2021
Royal, IA
Professor Emeritus Willie Hallford, 75, passed away on September 25, 2021. He was born in Alabama to Homer and Mona (Shelley) Hallford and lived his childhood there. He graduated from the University of Alabama and Ohio State University. He taught in elementary schools in Louisiana. He then taught…
February 18, 1946 - September 25, 2021
Spencer, IA
Philip Arthur Grady, the son of Anthony and Angeline Marie (Reichle) Grady, was born on January 24, 1946 at the Sacred Heart Hospital in LeMars, IA. He grew up and received his early education in Granville, IA. He graduated from Spalding High School in 1964. After graduation, he entered in to…
January 24, 1946 - September 25, 2021
Spirit Lake, IA
Glen Donald Luchtel, son of the late Donald Luchtel and Mary “Mitzi” Dalhoff Maranell, was born May 17, 1955 in Spencer, Iowa. He was the oldest of six children. Glen graduated from Milford High School in 1973. He was married to Mary Luchtel for 33 years, and to that union had two…
May 17, 1955 - September 24, 2021
Spencer, IA
Bryan Ken Harken, 61, of Spencer, Iowa, died unexpectedly after he was the victim of a fatal car accident on September 24, 2021.
Bryan was born in Waterloo, Iowa on July 9, 1960 to parents Kenny and Joann Harken. He graduated from Buena Vista…
July 9, 1960 - September 24, 2021
Sutherland, IA
John Leslie Leonard, the son of Sam and Eva (Albert) Leonard was born April 21, 1943 in Primghar, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Sutherland, IA area, where he attended country school and Sutherland Highschool, graduating in 1961. After school, John farmed and…
April 21, 1943 - September 24, 2021
September 25, 1991 - September 24, 2021
Spencer, IA
Jerome “Jerry” George Kimball, the first of 12 children of Lloyd and Frieda (Kelz) Kimball, was born April 27, 1932, in Sherburne, MN. His childhood years were spent in Everly, IA where he received his education, graduating from Everly High School in…
April 27, 1932 - September 22, 2021
Spencer, IA
***IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE FAMILY.
Terry Richard Peterson, the son of Glenn and Dorothy “Lucille” (Pollack) Peterson, was born September 13, 1944 in Fort Sill, OK. His childhood years were spent in Minneapolis, MN and then Jamestown, ND,…
September 13, 1944 - September 20, 2021
Cherokee, IA
***IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, MEMORIALS MAY BE DESIGNATED TO THE PETERSON LIBRARY IN PETERSON, IOWA
Colleen Rae Ankerstjerne, the daughter of Kenneth and Goldie (Bloomberg) Murphy, was born December 10, 1938, in Cherokee, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Peterson where she received her…
December 10, 1938 - September 19, 2021
Lake Elmo, MN
Thomas A. Spies was born on 4 December 1935 in Emmetsburg, Iowa, and passed away on 18 September 2021 in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. He was the son of Charles Jacob and Isabel Flavan Spies and is survived by his brother John F. Spies along with his 10 children and 20 grandchildren. His greatest joy was…
December 4, 1935 - September 18, 2021
Spencer, IA
Sharon Lee Sassman, the daughter of Carl and Rosalie (Huemoeller) Plautz was born July 18, 1940 in Jackson, MN. She spent her childhood in the Lake Center area with 2 younger siblings, a brother Ben and a sister Alice.
Sharon married Wayne Sassman…
July 18, 1940 - September 18, 2021
July 3, 1954 - September 18, 2021
Spencer
Curtis Allen Ness, 60, of Spencer, passed away in the hospital surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Curtis Allen Ness was born on August 1st, 1961 to Ruth and Alfred Ness in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in Spencer, where he received his…
August 1, 1961 - September 15, 2021
Ruthven, IA
Eunice DeJong, 80 of Ruthven, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, September 14th at the Spencer Hospital.
Eunice (Rozeboom) DeJong was born to John G.W. and Anna (Hoekstra) Rozeboom on May 17, 1941, in Sioux Center Iowa. Eunice attended school in Sioux Center and got her LPN…
May 17, 1941 - September 14, 2021
Fonda, IA
Wayne Steven Rigby Age 66 passed away in Fonda Specialty Care in Fonda, Iowa on Sept 14, 2021. Wayne was born on July 20, 1956, in Storm Lake, Iowa a few minutes after his twin brother Michel Rigby. He lived on a farm near Laurens, Iowa with his family until 1969 When his family…
July 20, 1956 - September 14, 2021
We understand how deeply grief and loss hurt people and families and we simply want to invite you to our upcoming grief support group. It's a non-threatening place where many people have found they can interact with others facing a similar loss and begin putting their lives back together…
September 13, 2021 - September 13, 2021
Sioux Center, IA
Ashley Lyn Benson, 20, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Sioux Center Health. Ashley was born October 3, 2000, in Sioux City, Iowa, and later adopted by Greg and Darcy Benson on August 11, 2003. Her elementary years were spent at Spencer…
October 3, 2000 - September 13, 2021
September 28, 1930 - September 12, 2021
Manning, IA
Naomi Jean Adams, the daughter of Henry and Martha (Paulsen) Jespersen, was born October 30, 1922 in rural Royal, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Royal, where she received her education, graduating from Royal High School in 1940 as valedictorian of her class. After high school,…
October 30, 1922 - September 9, 2021
June Charmeen Richardson, the daughter of Morris and Grace (Davis) Wiley, was born on March 20, 1925, in Laurens, Iowa. She was baptized at the First Christian Church in Laurens. June attended kindergarten in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and finished her remaining early education in Laurens and graduated in…
March 20, 1925 - September 9, 2021
Spencer, IA
“You only get one mother in life” and the truth of this statement is hitting us all hard now.
Lucille Ethel (McCoy) Rose passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021 at Accura HealthCare in Milford, IA with family at her…
August 19, 1925 - September 8, 2021
Spencer, IA
LaVonne Kramer was born the youngest of four daughters of Louis and Marie. She grew up on the family farm and graduated as valedictorian of her high school class. She was a lifelong learner and avid reader.
She married Richard Kramer…
December 24, 1933 - September 8, 2021
Spencer, IA
Raymond Dwight Essick passed away Tuesday, September 7th at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD after a brief illness.
Born on January 7, 1956, to Frank and Ardis (Smith) Essick, Ray was the first baby born in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Growing up in Webb, where family…
January 7, 1956 - September 7, 2021
Spencer, IA
Marjorie (Marge) Yvonne Horst, daughter of Wayne and Vera (Martin) Bjorklund, was born on March 20th, 1940 in Albert City, Ia. In her early years, she received her schooling in Albert City, IA. After completing her schooling, she was united in marriage to Gary Kress in Norfolk,…
March 20, 1940 - September 4, 2021
Broomfield, CO
Shirley Jean Prentice, 83, a long-time resident of Royal, Iowa, passed away Friday Sept. 3, 2021, while in hospice care in Denver, Colorado. Private family services will be held in Colorado on Monday Sept. 13, 2021. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery in…
September 17, 1937 - September 3, 2021
Dickens, IA
Victoria Jean Weisbrod, the daughter of Roy Burger and Genevieve Dyer, was born August 3, 1949 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. She was raised in Gillett Grove and Ayrshire areas and attended South Clay Community School.
On January 23, 1971, Vicky married Dennis Wayne Weisbrod…
August 3, 1949 - August 31, 2021
Webb, IA
Shirley Ann Hamrick was born on Feb. 3, 1930, in Sioux Rapids, IA to Aron and Clara (Johnson) Barstad. She grew up on the family farm, was confirmed in the First Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids, and graduated from Cornell High School. She loved to sing and was involved in…
February 3, 1930 - August 30, 2021
February 27, 1970 - August 28, 2021
Omaha, NE
Memorials may be designated to the American Heart Assoiciation
Leonard M Clausen was born September 14, 1925, near Hope, ND. His childhood years were spent around Lake Park. He received his education from the Excelsior school.
On June 3, 1949,…
September 14, 1925 - August 27, 2021
Sutherland, IA
Robert "Bob" Francis Draper, the son of Robert H. and Frances (Heick) Draper was born on January 28, 1946 at the Great Lakes Naval Station in Great Lakes, IL. He lived in Cherokee, IA, until 1951, when the family moved to a farm east of Sutherland, IA. He attended Peterson School until…
January 28, 1946 - August 26, 2021
Spencer, IA
Dale Elmore Larsen, the son of T.C. and Dagmar (Andersen) Larsen, was born on December 5, 1928, in Meadow Township in Clay County. He received his education and grew up in the communities of Spencer, IA, Arnolds Park, IA, and Rancho Santa Fe, CA, before returning to Spencer…
December 5, 1928 - August 24, 2021
Everly, IA
David Lee Titler was born in Hartley, IA, the son of Ronald & Karen (Alger) Titler on January 30, 1973. David was baptized at the Everly United Methodist Church and later became a member. David attended grade school and high school in Everly, IA, graduating…
January 30, 1973 - August 23, 2021
Spencer, IA
Marvin LeRoy Umbrell, the son of Archie William and Myrtle (Taylor) Umbrell, Sr., was born November 25, 1943 in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Ayrshire, IA, where he received his education, graduating from Ayrshire High School in 1961. He worked in Ayrshire for a short…
November 25, 1943 - August 21, 2021
Spencer, IA
Nicholas William Steffen, the son of Monica Luedke and Bill Steffen was born September 16, 1977 in Storm Lake, IA. His childhood years were spent in Storm Lake as well as in Spencer, where he received his education, graduating from Spencer High School in 1996. He lived most of his life…
September 16, 1977 - August 20, 2021
Spencer, IA
Jessie “Charlene” Craig was born August 1, 1930 to Jesse and Minerva Manwarren Fishburn in Spencer, Iowa. She received her education and graduated from the Spencer High School.
Charlene married Dwayne Craig on May 20, 1950 in Jackson, MN. Charlene…
August 1, 1930 - August 16, 2021
Arnold Eugene Dodge, the son of Walter and Vina (Anderson) Dodge, was born July 25, 1929 in Langdon, Iowa. His childhood years were spent the Langdon area, where he attended and graduated from Spencer High School in 1948 and attended Iowa State University for one year. After his…
July 25, 1929 - August 15, 2021
Dickens, IA
Jeannie Marlene Stone, the daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Strohman) Myers, was born on September 19, 1948, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, where she was raised and received her early education.After high school, she worked as a waitress at Rexall Drug, the North Y and Country Kitchen in Spencer. In…
September 19, 1948 - August 14, 2021
Spencer, IA
***IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE FAMILY.
Linda Diane Kunzmann, the daughter of Nyle and Ruth (Gustoff) Kunzmann, was born August 24, 1957 in Spencer, IA. She was playfully called “Feets” by her brothers. Her…
August 24, 1957 - August 14, 2021
Royal, IA
Glenn LeRoy Bechler, the son of Roy and Sabrie (Wilcox) Bechler, was born January 15, 1920 in Rockford, ND. Glenn’s family moved to Iowa when he was 6 and his childhood years were spent around Sac City, where he received his education, graduating from Sac City High School in…
January 15, 1920 - August 9, 2021
Spencer, IA
Mitchell Allan Seivert, the son of Bernard and Mabel (Feenstra) Seivert, was born at his parents’ farm home on February 22, 1945 in Melvin, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Sanborn, where he received his education, graduating from Sanborn High…
February 22, 1945 - August 9, 2021
Spencer, IA
Franklin Dale Scott, 86, of Spencer, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at St. Luke Lutheran Home.
Frank was born on January 28, 1935, in Jersey City, NJ, the son of Franklin D. & Williamina D. Scott. When he was in the 4th grade, the…
January 28, 1935 - August 4, 2021
Spencer, IA
Roger William Green, the son of William and Erna (Zobel) Green, was born January 4, 1943 in Charter Oak, IA. His childhood years were spent on a farm Near Climbing Hill, IA, where he received his education, graduating from Climbing Hill High School. After graduation,…
January 4, 1943 - August 4, 2021
Spencer, IA
Donald LeRoy Meyer, the son of Elmer and Viola (Zemke) Meyer, was born on July 19, 1932, in Storm Lake, Iowa. He was raised and received his early education there, graduating from Storm Lake High School. Following high school he entered into the military on June 7,…
July 19, 1932 - August 2, 2021
Spencer, IA
Beverly Jean Sandvig, the daughter of George and Lola (Putnam) Petersen was born June 26, 1937 in Laurens, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Laurens and Marathon, IA area, where she attended school and graduated from Marathon Consolidated High School in…
June 26, 1937 - August 2, 2021
Hartley, IA
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE FAMILYBarbara Rae Campbell, the daughter of Charles Roger and Shirley Mae (Masters) Marble, was born on May 11, 1946 in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were in Spencer where she received her education, graduating from Spencer…
May 11, 1946 - August 2, 2021
Spencer, IA
Christina Lynne Webster, the daughter of Ronald and Sharon (Sump) Wadsley, was born on December 6, 1964, in Clarion, Iowa. The family lived in the communities of Clarion, Rolfe and then Storm Lake where she graduated from high school in 1984. Following high school, she…
December 6, 1964 - August 2, 2021
Spencer, IA
Leona I Smith, the daughter of Hans and Sara Hanson, was born and raised in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on January 20th, 1929. She married John Lewis Smith on May 21, 1950. They were married for 64 years till John's passing in 2014.
Leona retired from…
January 20, 1929 - August 1, 2021
Cherokee, IA
Joe Allen Mugge, the son of Bennett and Patricia Mugge was born February 4th, 1959, in Spencer, IA. He was baptized at First Congregational Church of Spencer, IA, and confirmed at United Methodist Church in Royal, IA. His childhood years were spent in Royal,…
February 4, 1959 - July 31, 2021
Spencer, IA
Shirley Mae Johnstone, the daughter of Alfred N. and Leona M. (Mason) Jensen, was born February 17, 1925 in Britt, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Lake Park, IA, where she received her education graduating from Lake Park High School. She later continued her education at a…
February 17, 1925 - July 30, 2021
Spencer, IA
Murray Weir Hart was born on March 1, 1947 in Anthon, Iowa. Murray died July 30, 2021 in Spencer, Iowa, surrounded by his family, at the age of 74. He was raised in Correctionville, Iowa where he received his elementary and high school education. He earned…
March 1, 1947 - July 30, 2021
Ruthven, IA
Mary Alice Wood Steffen of Ruthven passed away peacefully in her home on July 25, 2021 at the age of 73. Mary was born on May 25, 1948 in Emmetsburg, IA to Andrew and Clara Wood (Rowlet). On June 2, 1973 she married Marvin Steffen. They raised two children, Matthew and Christy on an acreage…
May 25, 1948 - July 25, 2021
Spencer, IA
Eldon “Bill” William Craig, the son of Eldon W. and Kathryn Lucille (Freeburg) Craig, was born August 2, 1937 in Spencer, where he lived and attended school. In November 1954, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and spent the next 21 years of his life serving his country,…
August 2, 1937 - July 25, 2021
November 15, 1950 - July 25, 2021
Spencer, IA
***In lieu of Flowers a memorial fund has been established by the family.
Jeanine Marie (Ginger) Hall was born on July 12, 1954, to Robert and Doris (Clark) Ginger. She entered this world with a beautiful twin brother, Joe Robert. Joe passed away at 10 days old. …
July 12, 1954 - July 17, 2021
Hartley, IA
Linda Ann (Wilken) Mortensen was born on October 29th, 1941 to George and Helen (Dyhrkopp) Wilken. She grew up on the family farm outside of Everly, Iowa and graduated from Everly High School in 1959. She then attended the Iowa Business College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa earning an…
October 29, 1941 - July 14, 2021
Spencer, IA
Neil E. Cullen was born April 29, 1970. His parents, Eugene and Mary (Milton) Cullen, along with his big sister, Shawneen, welcomed him to their home in rural Spencer.
Around 1972, the family moved to rural O’Brien County and Neil attended school in Primghar, Iowa where he graduated…
April 29, 1970 - July 7, 2021
Spencer, IA
James (Jim) I. Stienstra, son of Ivan & Lois Stienstra, was born on November 27, 1951 in Orange City, Iowa. Jim received his early education in Spencer, graduating from Spencer High School in 1970. He later attended Iowa State University where he played basketball and graduated in 1974.…
November 27, 1951 - July 4, 2021
Spencer, IA
Diane Kay Zadow, the daughter of Leonard and Gladys (Brekke) Martz, was born September 11, 1940 in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Sioux Rapids, where she received her education, at Sioux Rapids Consolidated Schools. She later continued her…
September 11, 1940 - July 3, 2021
Spencer, IA
Virginia (Deda) Myrtle Behrens, daughter of Ebb and Eva (Brown) Brinkley was born April 24, 1924, in Clay County, Iowa, where her childhood years were spent. She graduated from Spencer High School on May 19, 1941. She was baptized in 1942, and confirmed at First…
April 24, 1924 - July 3, 2021
Spencer, IA
*Memorials may be made out to Andrea Lenz and sent to:Warner Funeral Home 225 W. 3rd St. Spencer, Iowa 51301
Jonathan Michael Lenz, the son of Peter “John” Lenz and Valerie Sohl-Lenz, was born January 20, 1989 in Beatrice, NE. His childhood years were spent in Nebraska…
January 20, 1989 - July 3, 2021
Sioux Falls, SD
Charlotte Marion (Walstrom) Peterson, the daughter of Walter and Carrie (Hagedorn) Walstrom was born on September 23, 1927 on a farm near Royal in Clay County Iowa. She attended a rural school and graduated from Rossie High School in 1945. She worked at Binaks Grocery…
September 23, 1927 - July 2, 2021
Spencer, IA
John Henry Elbert was born September 6, 1934, at Whittemore, Iowa, to August Elbert and Clotilda Kaschmitter Elbert. He attended Presentation Academy until 1951, when the family moved to LuVerne, Iowa, where he graduated from LuVerne High School in 1952.
Following…
September 6, 1934 - July 2, 2021
Milford, IA
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Kindred Hospice, Spencer Hope Reformed Church Youth or the Spencer YMCA Swim Team.
Susan Rae Sears was born April 18, 1950, in Spencer, Iowa to Viola and Harold Roskens. She received her education and graduated from Everly…
April 18, 1950 - June 30, 2021
Spencer, IA
Jerald Keith Fritz Westphalen, the son of Roy and Ethel (Mayhew) Westphalen, was born on October 21, 1934, in Royal, IA. He was raised and received his early education in Royal and graduated from Royal High School. After high school he worked for the Rock Island…
October 21, 1934 - June 29, 2021
Spencer, IA
Mark Lee Sherman, the seventh child of Rolla and Irene (Maugham) Sherman was born February 6, 1954 in Hartley, Iowa. He received his early education in Hartley and attended Iowa State. Mark was a long time resident of Sunset Apartments. He was kind and generous dedicated to helping others, a giver…
February 6, 1954 - June 29, 2021
Spencer, IA
Carla Mae Zenkovich, the daughter of Henry and Annarean (Poeckes) Freking was born on October 14, 1934, in Worthing, South Dakota. Her childhood years were spent in Madrid, Iowa, and Sioux City, Iowa, where she received her education and graduated from Heelan High School in 1952. After graduation…
October 14, 1934 - June 23, 2021
Sutherland, IA
Shirley Ann Miller, the daughter of Bob and Francis Peters, was born October 13, 1943 in Hartley, IA. She attended school in Hartley. Shirley was baptized & confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hartley.
Shirley married Robert…
October 13, 1943 - June 22, 2021
Spencer, IA
Arland Eugene (Joe) Scott was born May 25, 1929 to Kenneth and Hazel Olson Scott. He attended grade school in Rossie and when his family moved to Spencer, and later the Spencer school, graduating from high school in 1950. Joe worked at the Spencer theater, Trianon Roller Rink, and KICD…
May 25, 1929 - June 21, 2021
Spencer, IA
Garry Lee Hill, the son of Vernon J.R. Hill and Ellen Garron Hill, was born November 7, 1947 in Hastings, NE. Garry received his early education in Superior, NE. Garry moved to Iowa in 1969 where he worked construction.
On February 6, 1970, Garry married Linda…
November 7, 1947 - June 19, 2021
Everly, IA
Steven Starr Slater the son of Harry and Martha (Engelkes) Slater, was born on December 27, 1956, in Clifton Heights, PA. He was raised in Trona, CA where he attended school and graduated from Trona High School in 1974. After graduation he entered into the military on June…
December 27, 1956 - June 16, 2021
Greenville, IA
Jeffrey Lee Madson, the son of Darrel Dean and Carole (Tielbur) Madson, was born September 18, 1963 in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Marathon, where he received his early education. His family moved to Webb, Iowa in 1975, where he attended South…
September 18, 1963 - June 13, 2021
Spencer, IA
Virgil Russell Spiess, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Stone) Spiess was born June 22, 1934 on the family farm near Webb, IA. His childhood years were spent in Webb area, where he attended school and graduated from Cornell High School. Virgil graduated from Iowa State…
June 22, 1934 - June 12, 2021
Hartley, IA
Phyllis Jean Krusenstjerna, the daughter of Rev. James T. and Gertrude L. (Losee) Snyder, was born June 17, 1925, in Lake City, Iowa. She grew up in the Storm Lake and Alta area and graduated from Alta High School in 1943. Phyllis attended Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, where…
June 17, 1925 - June 2, 2021
Spencer, IA
Roselyn Violette Holmberg, the daughter of Gottfreid Theodore and Anna Wilhemene Bjorklund Shold, was born January 24, 1924 on the family farm in rural Albert City, IA. She spent her childhood years there, attended the area country school and went on to graduate from the Albert City High…
January 24, 1924 - May 28, 2021
Spirit Lake, IA
MaKayla Ann Schroer, the daughter of Matt and Ann (Vroman) Schroer, was born on October 11, 1999 in Sioux City, Iowa. She was welcomed into her adoptive home with open arms on October 12 to join her sibling, Hannah. She was raised in Spencer where she attended school until the 11th grade and then…
October 11, 1999 - May 22, 2021
Spencer, IA
Clara Wolthuis Feaster, daughter of Claus and Dena Wolthuis was born March 10, 1922 in Everly, IA. She attended the rural grade school and graduated from Okoboji Consolidated High School in 1940. She attended Buena Vista College and taught school in Westport Township for 2…
March 10, 1922 - May 21, 2021
Spirit Lake, IA
Lois 'Loiy' Faye Ihnen was born November 23, 1939 in Sibley, IA to Vernon and Erma Ihnen. She attended 12 years of school in Everly, IA, graduating in 1957. After earning her BA from Westmar College, she taught elementary school in Sioux Valley, Ocheyedan and Spirit Lake…
November 23, 1939 - May 21, 2021
Everly, IA
Robert (Bob) Ross Rinehart, the son of Frank Oscar and Henrietta (Peterson) Rinehart, was born September 1, 1927 in Highmore, SD. Then moved at the age of 8 to the Aberdeen, SD area. During that move he and his older brother, Harold drove the family cow herd from Highmore to the Aberdeen…
September 1, 1927 - May 20, 2021
Spencer, IA
Alex Michael Leewright, the son of Deborah Leewright and Steve Olerich, was born March 14, 1990 in Storm Lake, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Storm Lake and Emmetsburg, IA, where he received his education, graduating from Emmetsburg High School. He enjoyed spending time with his son…
March 14, 1990 - May 15, 2021
Spencer, IA
Robert Harry Bloom, Jr., the son of Robert Harry Bloom, Sr. and Marian (Gram) Bloom, was born on January 1, 1959, in Clinton, IA. He was raised in in New Lenox and Joliet, IL where he attended Lincolway High School.
Robert married Crystal Wolfe on…
January 1, 1959 - May 15, 2021
Spencer, IA
Sandy Johnson, 66, succumbed to cancer after a long battle on May 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Darlene and her daughter, Tina. She is survived by two daughters: Jessie Azinger and Niki Schooley; one son, Jon Devitt. Sandy also leaves behind 12 wonderful…
April 16, 1955 - May 13, 2021
Ruthven, IA
Patricia Ann Wilson-Garot, 57, of Ruthven, IA, formerly of Spencer, IA, died on May 12th , 2021, at MercyOne Hospital in Mason City, IA, with both her children at each side, holding her hands, to surround her with love in her final moments. Born on April 30th, 1964, raised…
April 30, 1964 - May 12, 2021
June 18, 1940 - May 10, 2021
Rock Rapids, IA
Franklin Charles Zech, the son of Clifford and Ellen (Salter) Zech, was born February 10, 1948 in Chippewa Falls, WI. His childhood years were spent in Chippewa Falls, where he received his education, graduating in 1966. Following his schooling, he moved to…
February 10, 1948 - May 9, 2021
Mesa, AZ
Son of Denise Murray (Dean) and Ian Murray of Mesa, Arizona and Grandson of Rheta and Jerry Dean of Peterson, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers. Notes and cards of comfort and support may be mailed to Mr. and Mrs. Ian Murray to their UPS mailbox at: 2036 N Gilbert Rd. #484, Mesa, AZ 85203.
Matthew Alan…
August 25, 1982 - May 9, 2021
Spencer, IA
Sandra Mae Albers, the daughter of Clayton and Joyce(Ewoldt) Albers was born on May 2,1949 in Cherokee, Iowa. She graduated from Holstein High School in 1967. She excelled in everything she did- she was top of her class, homecoming queen, captain of the cheerleading squad, track relay queen, first…
May 2, 1949 - May 8, 2021
Spencer, IA
Mary Evelyn Grover, the daughter of George and Mary (Schultz) Laubenthal, was born December 8, 1940 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Graettinger, Iowa, where she received her education. Mary moved to Nebraska, where she worked for 12…
December 8, 1940 - May 3, 2021
Iva “Bernadine” Dunaway Milton Cushman, was born on June 18, 1914, the youngest daughter of Samuel and Ida (Liechty) Dunaway along with an older sister, Mildred she was raised on a farm west of Milford, IA and attended country school. After…
June 18, 1914 - May 1, 2021
Spencer, IA
Philip John Oviatt, the son of Kevin Oviatt and Lori (Sweet) Oviatt was born on April 8, 1983, in Spencer, Iowa. He attended Spencer High School where he graduated in the class of 2001. He excelled in bowling at the national level and tried out to make the USA…
April 8, 1983 - April 29, 2021
Peoria, AZ
Margaret May (Bale) Mackie, the daughter of Ernest and Mildred (Dewey) Bale, was born October 23, 1927, on a farm northwest of Ruthven, Iowa. She graduated from Ruthven High School and Hamilton Business College in Mason City, Iowa.
She married…
October 23, 1927 - April 28, 2021
Spencer, IA
Arthur Lester Evans Jr. was born July 11, 1924, in the Gillett Grove area to Arthur and Orpha (Warwick) Evans. His childhood years were spent in Gillett Grove where he attended school and graduated from Gillett Grove Consolidated School in 1944. Art was active in High School…
July 11, 1924 - April 27, 2021
Spencer, IA
Marvin Guy Kephart was born June 20, 1937, in Langdon, Missouri, to Ernest and Ida May (Davis) Kephart. He was the 9th child of 12. He held a variety of jobs throughout his years, but the one he loved best was working for farmers.
Marvin served in the U.S. Army from 1954…
June 20, 1937 - April 27, 2021
Spencer, IA
Margaret May Anderson, the daughter of Marshall and Frances (Olmsted) Elkin, was born February 14, 1934 in Estherville, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer, where she received her education, graduating from Spencer High School in 1953. After her schooling she…
February 14, 1934 - April 26, 2021
Spencer, IA
Wanda Emma Keen, the daughter of Earl and Belle (Hindt) Whitmore, was born July 10, 1932 in Sheldon, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in the Sheldon area, where she graduated from high school in 1950. She attended Sheldon Junior College for one year, receiving a 2nd semester…
July 10, 1932 - April 22, 2021
Kansas City, MO
Eric Michael Foxhoven, the son of Ronald and Kathy (Muller) Foxhoven was born August 14, 1973, in Mapleton, Iowa. His childhood years were spent Mapleton where he attended school before moving to Spencer, Iowa, in 1987. He graduated from Spencer High School in…
August 14, 1973 - April 15, 2021
Spencer, IA
Ernest George Bruns, son of Peter E. and Marie (Schmidt) Bruns, was born on the family farm north of George, Iowa on May 16, 1935. He received Christ as his only Lord and Savior at the age of 5. He received his education in George, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army from November…
May 16, 1935 - April 13, 2021
Spencer, IA
Karen Kay Lynn, the daughter of Maynard and Marjorie (Thygersen) Buse, was born on June 30, 1938, in Albert City, Iowa. She attended 1st grade at a country school in Newell. She then was raised and went on to complete her education in Marathon, graduating from Marathon High…
June 30, 1938 - April 13, 2021
Spencer, IA
Lavon Arlee Kephart, the daughter of Oscar and Esther (Kruse) Walstrom, was born on September 22, 1924, in the Royal area. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran in Royal and later confirmed at First English. She received her early education at Lincoln Twp. School #2…
September 22, 1924 - April 9, 2021
Spencer, IA
Timothy Berton Menke, DDS, FAGD, age 69, son of Lester and Kathlyn Menke, passed away on April 8, 2021, in Spencer, Iowa, in hospice care following a short illness.
Tim was born on November 21, 1951, in Cherokee, Iowa, and grew up on a farm near Calumet. He was an energetic and…
November 21, 1951 - April 8, 2021
Spencer, IA
Gloria JoAnn (Mohr) Harris of Spencer, Iowa passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer, Iowa, three weeks shy of her 90th birthday. She was born April 28, 1931, at Lutheran Hospital, Sioux City, Iowa to Walter and Eunice (Wiese)…
April 28, 1931 - April 7, 2021
Hartley, IA
Glenn was born June 12, 1922, near Hartley, Iowa, the only child of Louis Stoterau and Alma Wills Stoterau. He graduated from Hartley High School, then served from 1942-1945 as company clerk in the U.S. Army in the European conflict of WW II. …
June 12, 1922 - April 7, 2021
Spencer, IA
Maddisen Celeste Hall, the daughter of Angie York and Micah Hall, was born August 11, 1997 in Spirit Lake, IA. Maddisen received her early education in Spencer and later graduated from Graettinger-Terril School on May 15, 2016. Maddisen loved to dance in High School and was…
August 11, 1997 - April 7, 2021
Spencer, IA
Craig Martin Kolb, the son of Thomas and Joyce (Wiard) Kolb was born December 12, 1950, in Berkley, California. He was the second of eight boys. They lived in several states and found a family home in Woodland Hills, California, where Craig graduated from Taft High…
December 12, 1950 - April 7, 2021
Spencer, IA
Donald Dean Manley was born November 9th, 1928 in Calumet Iowa to Thomas T. and Frances W. (Lorenzen) Manley. He was a twin to Dorothy Jean (Manley) Cooper. Don grew up on a farm south of Primghar and attended grade school and high school in nearby Gaza. He was active in 4-H and High School sports,…
November 9, 1928 - April 6, 2021
Spencer, IA
Delah “Jean” (Hefti) Elbert, the daughter of Albert and Gertrude (Stoddard) Hefti was born August 10, 1930 at home in rural LuVerne, IA.
Her childhood years were spent in the LuVerne area where she received her education graduating from Vernon Country School in…
August 10, 1930 - April 4, 2021
Arnolds Park, IA
Marianne Baumgartner Werling Daughter of John and Anna {Elmer} Baumgartner was born March 4th 1930 in Renwick Iowa she attended Vernon country school near Renwick graduating in 1948. She was also a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church in…
March 4, 1930 - March 29, 2021
Grand Rapids, MI
Wayne Winslow died March 28, 2021 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, his home since 2013.
Wayne was born February 14, 1922, in Spencer, Iowa, the only child of C.C.N. and Tena Flaskegaard Winslow. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1939. He then attended Northwestern University, but his college…
February 14, 1922 - March 28, 2021
Spencer, IA
Maxine Joyce Davis, the daughter of William and Agnes (Nemmers) Dunt was born November 12, 1931 in Cresco, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Cresco area, where she attended school and graduated from Assumption High School in Cresco in…
November 12, 1931 - March 28, 2021
Spirit Lake, IA
Kenneth (Doc) Eugene Manwarren, son of Eugene and Bonnie (Rudolph) Manwarren, was born on September 16, 1949 in La Junta, Colorado. His childhood years were spent mostly in the Spencer area and he graduated with class of 1968 at Spencer High…
September 16, 1949 - March 26, 2021
Everly, IA
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Mary Janice Erick, the daughter of Henry and Mary Evelyn (Huss) Berberich was born January 25, 1930, in…
January 25, 1930 - March 23, 2021
Fonda, IA
Lenis L. (Lucky) Luchtel, the son of Arthur C. and Helen (Campbell) Luchtel, was born on July 3, 1934. His childhood years were spent in the Wall Lake area where he attended school and graduated from Wall Lake High School in 1952.
Lenis was united in marriage to…
July 3, 1934 - March 22, 2021
July 5, 1971 - March 22, 2021
Spencer, IA
Nicholas Alvin Durst, the son of Alvin and Mildred (Warren) Durst was born July 31, 1950, in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Spencer area where he attended school and graduated from Spencer High School in 1968.Nicholas enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1969 and served until his…
July 31, 1950 - March 20, 2021
Spencer, IA
Richard “Dick” Allen Terpstra, the son of Rients and Lorian (Peterson) Terpstra was born May 12, 1933, in Hartley, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Hartley area where he attended Lincoln #8 country school and graduated from Hartley High School in 1951.Dick enlisted in the…
May 12, 1933 - March 19, 2021
Royal, IA
Karen Lynn Olin, daughter of William Scarborough and Clara Jean (Moore) Ostenstad was born September 23, 1951 in Des Moines, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Spencer, IA area, where she attended school and graduated from Spencer High School in…
September 23, 1951 - March 19, 2021
Spencer, IA
Vernon Dean Banks , the son of Melvin Lloyd Banks and Gladys Marie (North) Banks-Schmeling was born on August 3, 1942 in Storm Lake, Iowa. Vernon’s hearing was lost when he was a toddler after he contracted spinal meningitis. His childhood years were spent at the Iowa…
August 3, 1942 - March 17, 2021
Arnolds Park, IA
Georgia D. Soule 90, of Arnolds Park passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Georgia was born April 24, 1930 to George and Bertha (Halfrich) Astor in Sioux City, Iowa. She received her education in Sioux City attending St. Joseph Catholic, Woodrow Jr High and Central High School. Georgia was united in…
April 24, 1930 - March 16, 2021
Spencer, IA
Rosella Rosacker, the daughter of William and Lorena Neary Fogarty was born September 20, 1931 in West Bend, IA. She received her education and graduated from Rodman, IA in 1950. Rosella continued her education at Omaha Business School in Omaha, NE.
Rosella…
September 20, 1931 - March 14, 2021
Greenville, IA
Jerry Wayne Gross was born February 21, 1950, to Lorana (Pat) Brinkley Gross and Raymond Gross. He was joined by siblings Randy, Jane, Tom, and Kathy. Jerry attended South Clay Schools, graduating in 1968. He attended college at Iowa State University.
Jerry served in the Army National…
February 21, 1950 - March 14, 2021
Spencer, IA
Vinh Lovan, the son of Lone Lovan and Lothi Yen was born May 2, 1942 in Son La, Vietnam. His childhood years were spent in Son La, where he helped his family farm the fields.
Vinh married Beng Hoang on August 28, 1966 in Vientiane, Laos, and they…
May 2, 1942 - March 14, 2021
Everly, IA
Mark William Bruggom was born April 5, 1952 in Sheldon, Iowa to William Herman Bruggom and Francis Lavonne (Johnson) Bruggom. His early days were spent on the family farm near Archer, Iowa, where he attended elementary school. He attended Sheldon High School with his only sibling,…
April 5, 1952 - March 11, 2021
Spencer, IA
Bob Krile was born September 18, 1924 to Walter Krile and Thelma Slay in Truax, IA where his dad worked on the Railroad building bridges. Bob was the oldest of three sons. The family then moved to Parkersburg, IA where the boys attended school and graduated. Bob was active in…
September 18, 1924 - March 6, 2021
Royal, IA
Vernon Ray Mortensen, the son of John and Ella (Michelson) Mortensen, was born March 25, 1926 at rural Royal, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in rural Buena Vista and Clay County where he attended country schools. He attended and graduated from Royal High School in 1944. Upon graduation he…
March 25, 1926 - March 4, 2021
Spencer, IA
Ruby King McKee, was born April 8th, 1918 near Villisca in Montgomery County, IA. The daughter of Charles Jackson and Lena Mattie (Kendrick) King. Passing peacefully, March 2nd, 2021. at Longhouse-Northshire, in Spencer, IA, one month before her 3rd Centenarian…
April 8, 1918 - March 2, 2021
Milford, IA
On March 1, 2021, Denny Winterboer, beloved son, brother, husband, and father passed away at the age of 70. Denny was born on Nov. 5, 1950 in Spencer, IA to Carl and Evelyn Winterboer. He attended Iowa State University and returned to start farming a newly acquired farm near Fostoria, IA. On July…
November 5, 1950 - March 1, 2021
Lake City, IA
Barbara Dawn (Clark) Doherty, the daughter of Paul and Ada (Tuttle) Clark, was born September 14, 1933, in rural Egan SD. She was the eldest of seven children, three brothers and three sisters. She attended the Egan Community Schools and then worked for a corner drug store and…
September 14, 1933 - February 27, 2021
Spirit Lake, IA
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John Mather Hinn, beloved husband, father and generous businessman, died on February 26, 2021 after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. John’s passion for life was evident from the very…
September 13, 1942 - February 26, 2021
Royal, IA
Heaven gained another farmer.
Harold Peter Becker, 89, currently of Royal, Iowa, escaped this world and was greeted in Heaven by his parents on February 25, 2021. Funeral services will be delayed. Although Harold was never late for anything, some of his offspring are perpetually…
January 10, 1932 - February 25, 2021
Spencer, IA
Hazel Catherine Christenson, the daughter of Mathilde Jane and Joseph Hansen, was born July 7, 1917 in Rose Grove Township near Popejoy, Iowa. Hazel graduated from Iowa State University, College of Home Economics, in 1937 and worked at the World’s Fair in Brooklyn, NY in…
July 7, 1917 - February 24, 2021
Spencer, IA
Mark Wayne Schwarting, the son of Milton and Lorraine (Lee) Schwarting, was born October 1, 1943, in Harris, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Harris where he received his education. After his education, he entered the military and served with the U.S. Navy on the USS Point…
October 1, 1943 - February 18, 2021
Ankeny, IA
Iris June Franker, the daughter of Eibe and Alma Hansen Wilken, was born June 28, 1929 in Dickinson County, Iowa. Iris was raised on a farm south of Rossie and graduated from the Cornell High School. She then attended business school in Omaha, NE.
Iris married…
June 28, 1929 - February 18, 2021
Spencer, IA
Jack Ryan, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 17th after a hard fought battle with melanoma.
Jack was born in Creston, IA on January 26th, 1939 to Edward and Bernice Ryan. He grew up on the family farm outside of Lenox, where he also spent time…
January 26, 1939 - February 17, 2021
Spencer, IA
Lon Emerald Rossiter, 98, of Spencer, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2021, at Spencer Hospital. He was born on February 1, 1923, to Burt and Alora Pearle (Manning) in Spencer, Iowa.
Lon was a kind and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He began his interest in farming as a member of…
February 1, 1923 - February 15, 2021
Sutherland, IA
Jeannine “Tillie” Marie Litka, age 81, of Sutherland, Iowa, passed away at home while under the loving care of her husband, on Saturday, February 13, 2021.
Tillie was born October 9, 1939 in O’Brien County, Iowa to Chester and Marie (Schwebach)…
October 9, 1939 - February 13, 2021
Spencer, IA
Augusta (Gussie) Charlotte Egger Overeen was born November 8, 1920, in Holly Springs, IA to Albert and Maude (Eichhorn) Egger. She spent her childhood years on her parent’s farm north of Holly Springs. She participated in many activities in school and graduated in…
November 8, 1920 - February 10, 2021
Spencer, IA
Kenneth “Ken” John Borth, the son of Laris John and Doris Lorraine (Semerud) Borth, was born on June 20, 1951 in Sleepy Eye, MN. He was raised and received his early education in Fairfax, MN, graduating from Fairfax High School. Following high school, Ken held various jobs…
June 20, 1951 - February 6, 2021
Rochester, MN
Lloyd Theodore Senne, the son of Arthur and Elizabeth (Schwieger) Senne, was born on May 24, 1932 in Fairmont, MN. His childhood years were spent on a farm northwest of Fairmont, MN, where he received his education, graduating from Fairmont High School in 1950. He was…
May 24, 1932 - February 4, 2021
Primghar, IA
Joseph Dennis Vodraska was born January 15, 1951 to the parents of Louis and Evelyn (Kelsey) Vodraska in Owatonna, MN. Following his education, Joe worked various jobs in the Spirit Lake area.
In 1987, Joe married Dawn Kladstrup. They…
January 15, 1951 - February 4, 2021
Spencer, IA
Eloise Rose Thompson passed away peacefully from the arms of her parents and into the arms of Jesus on February 1, 2021 at 12:07 AM. Born on January 29, 2021 at 2:57 PM, her life was full of immense joy, love, and peace. Our little warrior kept showing us how both strong and…
January 29, 2021 - February 1, 2021
Everly, IA
Marilyn Joan Nelson Meyer was born on June 3, 1931 to Arnold Jens and Agnes Miller Nelson in Omaha, Nebraska. She was an only child but enjoyed life with many, many cousins. She attended schools in Omaha, graduating from Technical High School in 1948 and then enrolled at Dana College…
June 3, 1931 - January 31, 2021
Spencer, IA
William (Bill) Reed Stevenson 93, of Spencer, Iowa passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, January 30, 2021.
Bill was born on March 14, 1927 in Elma, Iowa. The oldest son of James and Mary Stevenson. Bill went to school in the Cresco area before the family moved to Spencer.
On…
March 14, 1927 - January 30, 2021
Milford, IA
Joyce Agnes Carpenter, the daughter of Hugo and Dorothy (Herdini) Willhite, was born on September 7, 1951, in Olivia, Minnesota. She was raised and received her early education there attending St. Aloysius Catholic School and then Olivia High…
September 7, 1951 - January 29, 2021
Spencer, IA
Marlene Mae Mason Reynolds passed away on January 26, 2021 at the Spencer Municipal Hospital. Marlene was born on September 16, 1931 to Glen and Alma (Olson) Mason of rural Greenville, Iowa. Marlene graduated from Greenville Rossie High School in 1949. Marlene married Roger Smith November 1948 and…
September 16, 1931 - January 26, 2021
Spencer, IA
June Lola Smith, the daughter of Arthew and Greeba (Miller) Smith was born June 24, 1932, in Spencer, Iowa. She received her education at Spencer High School.
Throughout her life, she lived in Spencer where she was a member of the First Baptist Church. June had…
June 24, 1932 - January 23, 2021
Hartley, IA
Helen Dorothy Mielke, the daughter of Albert and Alice (Grotefeld) Koechert, was born April 17, 1920 in rural Everly, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Everly where she received her education, graduating from Everly Consolidated High School in 1938. She…
April 17, 1920 - January 21, 2021
Spencer, IA
Wayne Wilford Kress was born to Charles and Amy (Carrigan) Kress at their home south of Ayrshire, Iowa, on July 10, 1921. Wayne was only one and a half years old when he lost his father, and he spent his childhood years with his mother and siblings as tenants on different…
July 10, 1921 - January 18, 2021
Laurens, IA
So often in life the divine gives us lessons. Those lessons blend into our lives; sometimes we get them right away; sometimes after the fact. Whether we get them right away, or after the fact matters not…it is important that we get the whisper from the…
December 13, 1978 - January 17, 2021
Blue Springs, MO
Patricia (Patty) McCurdy Wilson, 85, of Blue Springs, MO passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021.
She was born December 7, 1935 to Duane and Dorothy (Fries) McCurdy in Spencer, Iowa. Patty graduated from Spencer High School in 1954. She attended business school in…
December 7, 1935 - January 15, 2021
Spencer, IA
***In Lieu of Flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family.***The family requests that masks be worn and social distancing be practiced at all times during the visitation and funeral services.MEMORIALS MAY BE SENT TO:John Hargens2410 430th St.Greenville, Iowa 51343
Fern Louise…
December 15, 1927 - January 11, 2021
San Diego, CA
Richard L Duff, 90 of San Diego, CA passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Sharp Memorial Hospital.
Richard, the son of James and Marie (Mortenson) Duff was born June 22, 1930 in Sioux City, IA. He was raised in Sioux City and graduated from Central…
June 22, 1930 - January 11, 2021
Spencer, IA
Ashford Donavon Williamson IV, the son of Ashford Williamson III and Lila (Pixler) Williamson, was born March 29, 1963 in Sioux City, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Spencer, Iowa, where he received his education, graduating from Spencer High School in…
March 29, 1963 - January 10, 2021
December 20, 1967 - January 10, 2021
Spencer, IA
Donovan Chris Nielsen, the son of Donovan Irving and Ella Majoria Guthrie Nielsen, was born May 4, 1945, in Sioux City, Iowa. Chris was baptized on December 22, 1946 and confirmed on April 7, 1963, at the First Congregational Church in Spencer. He received his education and graduated…
May 4, 1945 - January 8, 2021
Spencer, IA
Lela Campbell Warren, the daughter of Lorenzo and Darlane (Wright) Campbell was born June 4, 1936. She spent her childhood years in Royal, Iowa, where she attended school.
Lela moved to Spencer in 1987. She was employed by Wonder Whip of Fostoria, Iowa. …
June 4, 1936 - January 7, 2021
Peterson, IA
Phyllis Jean Anderson, the daughter of Leo and Lena Westphal Struve was born on May 6, 1933, on a farm northwest of Paullina, Iowa. She started school in Sutherland, Iowa, and went through 8th grade. She attended school in Hartley, Iowa, graduating in 1951. She married Duane Anderson…
May 6, 1933 - January 6, 2021
Spencer, IA
Doretta Magdalena Unrau, the daughter of William and Dora Appeldorn Holck, was born April 1, 1921 in Pipestone, MN. The family moved to Iowa in 1932. Doretta received her early education and graduated from Marcus High School in 1939.
Doretta…
April 1, 1921 - January 6, 2021
Spencer, IA
Bessie Brinkley, daughter of Clarence S. Harris and Julia C. (Mills) Harris was born August 14, 1928 in Lake Township. She received her education at Lake Center Schools. She taught in Clay County rural schools.
Bessie met a handsome man, Laverne Brinkley…
August 14, 1928 - January 4, 2021
Spencer, IA
Here is the link for the livestream of the funeral service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencerwww.spencersacredheart.com/funeralsKaren Kay Arndt of Spencer, IA passed away at the age of 75 on January 4, 2021 in Spencer. Karen was born in Yankton, SD on November 2, 1945 the ninth of…
November 2, 1945 - January 4, 2021
Spencer, IA
Marilyn was born in Des Moines, IA to Lawrence (Larry) and Wilberta (Billie) Dannenberg and spent her younger years in Storm Lake, IA. After graduating from Storm Lake High School, she attended college in Rockford, IL and then completed her teaching degree at the Iowa…
November 5, 1932 - January 3, 2021
Spencer, IA
William Henry Seymour, age 64 living in Spencer Iowa passed away on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 at 10:26 A.M. in ICU at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
He was born November 17, 1956 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The son of Roger and Arline (Gospodarek) Seymour. He married Debra Ann…
November 17, 1956 - December 31, 2020
Everly, IA
***In Lieu of Flowers, A memorial fund has been established by the family.Memorials may be sent to Denise Cook - 108 N. Washington St. - P.O. Box 393 - Everly, Iowa 51338
The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of June E. Nylen Cancer Center, Sioux…
March 1, 1957 - December 31, 2020
Bloomington, MN
Lois Irene Ginger, 87, retired Registered Nurse, died December 30, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The daughter of Glenn R. Ginger and Luella M. Ginger, she was born December 30, 1933, in Spencer, Iowa. She grew up on the family farm with an older sister (Margaret Ginger…
October 11, 1933 - December 30, 2020
Spencer, IA
Sullivan “Sully” Tavin McGuire, the son of Ryan and Melissa (Harms) McGuire was born March 16, 2005 in Fairmont, MN. His childhood years were spent in the Blue Earth, MN area, where he attended school, through the 8th grade. He moved to Spencer, IA where he attended…
March 16, 2005 - December 28, 2020
Superior, NE
Marlys Elaine Meyer, the daughter of Ralph and Florence (Versteeg) Fie was born July 3, 1934 in Sheldon, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Sheldon and Alta, Iowa. Her family moved to Spencer when she was in Kindergarten and this is where she received her education. While in high school,…
July 3, 1934 - December 28, 2020
Largo, FL
Ronald Alan Christofferson, 79, of Clearwater, FL died peacefully on Monday December 28th, 2020. He was born June 10, 1941 in Milford, IA, the son of Florence Virginia Andersen Christofferson and Bjerne C. Christofferson.
Ronald served in the US…
June 10, 1941 - December 28, 2020
Cherokee, IA
Holly Anne Donaldson, daughter of George and Lorraine (Welch) Donaldson, was born on December 14, 1955, in Waterloo, Iowa. The family moved to Webster City for a short time, then to Minneapolis, eventually moving back to Waterloo. She graduated from West High School in Waterloo.…
December 14, 1955 - December 28, 2020
Spencer, IA
Bonnie Jean Sorensen-Kunath was born in Hampton, Iowa February 24th 1925 to Jacob and Christine Rust Sorensen. She spent her childhood years in Latimer, Iowa where she enjoyed the rural community and the Danish traditions of the area. At the age of 14 she and her family…
February 24, 1925 - December 26, 2020
Ayrshire, IA
George Russell Koenig, 91 years old was born January 2, 1929 in Blair, Nebraska.
George spent his childhood years growing up in Blair, NE. In 1943, when George was 14, his parents William P. & Ingery Koenig moved their family to Northwest Iowa…
January 2, 1929 - December 25, 2020
Royal, IA
Loueen Sylvia Huberg, daughter of Merrill and Ruth Smith Mohr, was born October 11, 1937 in Spencer, Iowa. Loueen grew up on the farm south of Spencer and attended the country school. She graduated from Greenville Rossie. After graduation, Loueen married Charles Huberg on June 5, 1955 at the…
October 11, 1937 - December 25, 2020
Spencer, IA
Lois A. Simmons passed away on December 24, 2020, at the Spencer Hospital. She was born November 7, 1926 in Sac County, Iowa, to Frederick and Frieda (Clausen) Blass.
Lois graduated from Spencer High School and worked as a bookkeeper at Bjornstad Drug Store…
November 7, 1926 - December 24, 2020
Everly, IA
Miles Bruce Rohan, the son of LaMont Edward and Donna Jean (Irvine) Rohan, was born September 1, 1948 in Sioux City, IA. His childhood years were spent in Newcastle, NE, where he received his education, graduating from Newcastle High School in 1966. He continued his education at Wayne…
September 1, 1948 - December 21, 2020
Spencer & Hartley, IA
Helen Joy Porter, the daughter of George and Emma (Zeman) Lovrien was born December 16, 1930 in Laurens, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Webb and Gillett Grove, IA area, where she attended school and graduated from Gillett Grove High School in 1948. She attended Buena…
December 16, 1930 - December 20, 2020
March 6, 1962 - December 18, 2020
Emmetsburg, IA
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family.Memorials may be sent to: Sue Hammen 9614 NW Beaver Dr. …
February 28, 1936 - December 17, 2020
Sun City West, AZ
Helene Aletha Fernau Quillin, was born May 18, 1944 and entered her eternal rest, December 16, 2020.
She was born to Dwight and Josie Ingham Fernau, and was welcomed by her two sisters Elizabeth and Evelyn. She completed most of her schooling in the Sioux Rapids, Iowa school system. She graduated…
May 16, 1944 - December 16, 2020
Peterson, IA
Duane Olin Anderson, the son of Clarence and Josephine (Batcheler) Anderson was born on December 18, 1927 in Peterson, Iowa. He graduated from Peterson High School in 1945. He then enlisted in the Navy where he spent from January 1946 to December of 1947. He was honorably…
December 18, 1927 - December 15, 2020
Spencer, IA
Dick, the son of Harlan and Beth Seeley, was born on October 25, 1953 in DeSmet, South Dakota. He grew up in South Dakota and attended South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD, to become a civil engineer. He met Dawn DeVries at SDSU, and the two were married on August 25, 1979. They lived in…
October 25, 1953 - December 15, 2020
December 18, 1953 - December 15, 2020
Spencer, IA
***In lieu of flowers, memorials may be mailed to:Douglas Hastings502 E. 18th St.Spencer, Iowa 51301
Grace Ellen Hastings, the daughter of Floyd Everett and Alice Muriel (Pierce) Wilkie, was born August 6, 1936 in Alpha, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Clay…
August 6, 1936 - December 14, 2020
Spencer, IA
***In Lieu of Flowers A Memorial Fund Has Been Established by the Family.Please send cards and memorials to:Gary Klett1300 290th St.Everly, Iowa 51338
Mildred Martena Klett, the daughter of Marten and Anna (Bleeker) Roskens, was born July 15, 1922 on the family farm north of Everly. She…
July 15, 1922 - December 13, 2020
Spencer, IA
Frances Irene LeMaster, the daughter of Clive and Alta (Wittchen) Prentice, was born on February 26, 1920 in Terril, IA. She graduated from Everly High School in 1937. Frances went to Iowa Methodist Hospital School of Nursing from 1938-1941. She was a R.N there until she…
February 26, 1920 - December 13, 2020
Spencer, IA
Last night as I (her eldest daughter) was taking a hot bath and naturally thinking of my mom’s last breaths, I was interrupted by the shower attachment going off and spraying me with freezing water.
It was her.
Our mom was well known for countless things, but perhaps over them all, was…
July 26, 1956 - December 12, 2020
Spencer, IA
Richard Dean Pierson, the son of Andy H. and Amanda (Woelenberg) Pierson, was born April 6, 1934, in Clay County, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Dickens and Gillett Grove area where he received his education and graduated from Gillett Grove High School.Dick married Donna Hansen,…
April 6, 1934 - December 9, 2020
Peterson, IA
Allen Myron Swanson, the son of Myron and Mildred (Toft) Swanson was born February 15, 1946 in Hartley, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Royal, IA area, where he attended school, and graduated from Royal High School in 1964.
Allen married Linda…
February 15, 1946 - December 8, 2020
Spencer, IA
Jane Ardyce Larson, the daughter of Wayne and Irma (Waggoner) Pickering was born February 6, 1934 in Spencer, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Greenville, IA area where she attended school and graduated from Greenville Rossie High School in…
February 6, 1934 - December 7, 2020
Spencer, IA
Eugene Harry Johnson, the son of Ernest and Grayce (Pedersen) Johnson, was born February 7, 1928 in Alta, IA.
Gene grew up on the farm and though he left the farm, the love of farming never left him. Gene graduated from Fairview…
February 7, 1928 - December 6, 2020
Spencer, IA
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family. MEMORIALS MAY BE SENT TO:Gordon Jones90 Echo Bay DriveTonka Bay, MN 55331Elsie Mae Jones, the daughter of Paul and Emma (Christiansen) Paulsen, was born January 29, 1919 at her parent’s home in Peterson, Iowa. …
January 29, 1919 - December 5, 2020
Spencer, IA
Hilda Marie Schomaker, the daughter of John and Lorene (Peterson) Schomaker, was born November 30, 1947 in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood was spent in the Gillett Grove and Greenville, IA area and she received her education in South Clay schools.
Hilda moved to Spencer…
November 30, 1947 - December 4, 2020
Spencer, IA
Kenneth “Ken” Dean Hicks, the son of Darold and Dorothy (Alberts) Hicks, was born November 30, 1951, in Primghar, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Primghar where he received his education, graduating from Paullina High School. Ken entered the…
November 30, 1951 - December 3, 2020
Superior, NE
Cleber Daniel Meyer, the son of Ernest and Elsie (Krager) Meyer was born December 18, 1928 in Moneta, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Moneta, where he received his education, played school baseball and basketball, sang in the school choir, played the clarinet, and…
December 18, 1928 - December 3, 2020
Spencer, IA
Every time Alex listened to music, he requested Cat Stevens, and now more than ever, one of his song lyrics rings true: “Oh very young, what will you leave us this time You're only dancin' on this earth for a short while And though your dreams may toss and turn you now They will vanish away…
July 14, 1989 - December 2, 2020
Spencer, IA
Nichole Crystal Burch was born in Grenada Hills, California, on May 27, 1982, to Jess William Burch, III and Anita Sposato. Nichole’s first marriage to Denny Roach gifted the world with two beautiful children, Alyssa Burch (19) and Bailee Roach (15). Nichole fell in…
May 27, 1982 - December 2, 2020
Spencer, IA
Judith(Judy) Ann Wilson age 75, of Spencer, Ia passed away on December 1st, 2020 in Sioux Falls Avera hospital. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor, and father Robert Lawrenz, 2 sisters, Sue Wylie and Bonnie Witt. She is survived by her sister Donna Sharp of Racine, Wisconsin.…
July 7, 1945 - December 1, 2020
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November 30, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Naples, FL
Jerald Edgar "Jerry" Twetten, 90, died peacefully Saturday, November 28, 2020, surrounded by his beloved spouse and three children, after a brief, vigorous battle with leukemia.
Jerry was the second of three sons born to Walter Edgar and Laurene Driggs Twetten in Spencer,…
September 12, 1930 - November 28, 2020
Spencer, IA
Rodney Allen Petersen, the son of Marvin and Grace (Prather) Petersen, was born on December 14, 1947 in Spencer, IA. He received his early education in Spencer until his family moved to Pasadena, CA where he finished school and graduated from John Muir High School. He then…
December 14, 1947 - November 27, 2020
Milford, IA
John “Jack” Leroy Gidley, the son of Arthur and Edna (Schneider) Gidley was born October 12, 1936 in Cedar Bluffs, NE. He moved to Riverton, WY as a young child, before moving to Sioux Rapids, IA as a freshman in high school. He played 4 years of football and…
October 12, 1936 - November 27, 2020
Spencer, IA
Norma was born March 5, 1940 to John and Christine (Norris) Whited in Rockwell, Tennessee, and that is where her love of country music started. Her family eventually moved to California and Norma sang in the choir at the Chula Vista Baptist Church. This is where…
March 5, 1940 - November 27, 2020
Spencer, IA
Lois, the daughter of James and Gladys Clare Wilcox, was born on August 27, 1938, in Emmetsburg, Iowa. She attended elementary and middle school in Spencer, and continued her education in Greely, Colorado. She married Terry J. Christensen of Milford, Iowa and lived a happy…
August 27, 1938 - November 27, 2020
Emmetsburg, IA
Ron Woods passed away on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2020 at the age of 68. His death was the result of complications stemming from COVID-19. Ron was born April 8, 1952 to his parents Bob and Patt Woods in Spencer, Iowa. Ron spent the majority of his adult life…
April 8, 1952 - November 26, 2020
Spencer, IA
Tanner Kent Meysenburg, the son of Travis Meysenburg and Lisa (Prescott) Zenkovich was born January 25, 1997 in Fairmont, MN. His childhood years were spent in the Armstrong, IA area where he attended school. He moved to Swea City, IA where he worked for Brand FX and then…
January 25, 1997 - November 24, 2020
Spencer, IA
Julia Mae Walrath, the daughter of John and Sophie (Raveling) Larson was born July 9, 1925 on a farm near Webb, Iowa. She moved to a farm outside Peterson as an infant, where she received her education, graduating from Peterson Consolidated High School in 1942. After schooling, she…
July 9, 1925 - November 24, 2020
Spencer, IA
Part 1 on Memorial Servicehttps://vimeo.com/482120470
Part 2 of Memorial Service
https://vimeo.com/482121480
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE FAMILY.Memorials may be sent to Patricia's husband, Ray at: 1501 St. Lukes Dr. #321 - Spencer, Iowa 51301
Patricia Mae…
October 10, 1927 - November 19, 2020
Spencer, IA
Curtis Amos Paulsen, the son of Harry and Millie (Stricker) Paulsen, was born April 29 1934 in Hartley, Iowa. His childhood years were spent on a farm near Hartley, where he received his education graduating from Hartley High School in 1953. He entered the military in 1954, where he served…
April 29, 1934 - November 18, 2020
Spencer, IA
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials should be directed to the First Congregational Church in Spencer.
People attending the visitation and relatives attending the funeral services are required to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Robert “Bob” LeRoy Alderman,…
January 15, 1928 - November 16, 2020
Cherokee, IA
Nicholas “Nick” Isaiah Wamberg, 38, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on November 16, 2020. Nick was born on September 14, 1982, to Steven Wamberg and Jeannie Farley-Wamberg in Sioux City. He attended and graduated from Sioux City East High School and Briar Cliff…
September 14, 1982 - November 16, 2020
Graettinger, IA
Isaac (Ike) C. VerMeer, the son of Cornelius (Case) VerMeer and Pauline VerMeer (Breeman) he was born June 15, 1942 in Rock Rapids, Iowa. Where he attended Central Lyon High School, while living in Rock Rapids he owned and operated an auto garage and was an avid race…
June 15, 1942 - November 14, 2020
Spencer, IA
Austin “Bud” Jess Fleck, the son of John and Marguerite (Schaefer) Fleck was born December 27, 1938 in Sloan, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Sloan, IA area, where he attended school and graduated from Sloan High School.
Bud…
December 27, 1938 - November 12, 2020
Spencer, IA
Lois Marvelyn Johnson, the daughter of Otto and Hortense (Hartman) Sierck, was born September 16, 1928 in Okoboji, IA.
On February 14, 1949, she married Eugene H. Johnson at her parents’ home in Spencer, IA. After establishing their first home near Alta, IA, they…
September 16, 1928 - November 9, 2020
Spencer, IA
Larry Rod Strang, the son of Lawrence and Olivia Strang, was born January 1st, 1956 in Spencer, Ia. He grew up in Everly, Ia as a Cattlefeeder football player and loved playing trumpet in band. He then met Marcella Klyne and married in St. Ambroise, Manitoba, Canada on April 26, 1975. While raising…
January 1, 1956 - November 9, 2020
Belmond, IA
Jason Bernard Englert, was born August 24, 1982 in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Royal, Iowa and he graduated from Clay Central Community School in 2001. He was baptized and confirmed at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Royal, Iowa.
Jason was very active in…
August 24, 1982 - November 8, 2020
January 2, 1961 - November 7, 2020
Cedar Rapids, IA
Setsuko (Sets) Wedel, the daughter of Fukumatsu and Kameyo Shimokawara was born April 23 in Sapporo, Japan. Her childhood years were spent in Japan.
Sets married Jim Wedel in 1961 in Yokohama, Japan. Following their marriage, they came…
April 23, 1935 - November 4, 2020
Spencer, IA
Madeline Kay Darnell, the daughter of Leo and Carol (Churchill) Hickman, was born on December 11, 1943 in Winnebago, NE. She received her early education attending grade school in Jackson, NE and finished and graduated from Bronson High School in Bronson, IA. After high…
December 11, 1943 - November 1, 2020
Spencer, IA
On Saturday, October 31, 2020, Bruce I. Lamport, loving husband and father of four, passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Bruce was born on February 5, 1926 in Sioux City, Iowa to Irl Ross Lamport and Agnes Sharp Lamport. In 1944 he graduated from Sioux City’s East High…
February 5, 1926 - October 31, 2020
Linn Grove, IA
Kenneth Edsel Klatt, the son of Emil and Etta (Steffen) Klatt was born on August 4, 1927, in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Royal, Iowa, area where he attended country school and graduated from Rossie High School in 1945. He was baptized and confirmed…
August 4, 1927 - October 30, 2020
Sutherland, IA
Ronald Chester Wittrock, the son of Chester and Bertha (Jalas) Wittrock was born November 9, 1943 in Spencer, IA. He was baptized and confirmed in the Sutherland Bethel Lutheran Church. He graduated from Sutherland High School in 1962.
Ron…
November 9, 1943 - October 29, 2020
Spencer, IA
Ronald Bernard Doran, the son of Francis and Matilda (Koch) Doran was born May 24, 1932 in Plankinton, SD. His childhood years were spent in the Hartley and Ocheyedan, IA area where he graduated from 8th grade.
Ronald married Lois Schroeder on…
May 24, 1932 - October 28, 2020
Webb, IA
James Russell Heisler, son of John and Esther (Glade) Heisler, was born on May 21, 1943, at Sibley, Iowa. On June 13, 1943, Jim was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church near Ocheyedan, IA. He was confirmed on April 14, 1957, at Zion Lutheran Church in Ayrshire, IA.
…
May 21, 1943 - October 27, 2020
Spencer, IA
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, MEMORIALS ARE REQUESTED TO BE DIRECTED TO:Lutheran Lakeside Camp2491 170th St.Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360THE FAMILY REQUESTS THAT ALL IN ATTENDANCE WEAR MASKS AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING.
Eldon Dwayne Tesch, the son of Harry and Nora (Holtgrewe) Tesch,…
July 17, 1937 - October 26, 2020
Tripoli, IA
THE FAMILY REQUESTS THAT ALL IN ATTENDANCE WEAR MASKS AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING. On Saturday, October 24, 2020, Georgieann Kingery, 90, passed away at the Tripoli Nursing Home in Tripoli, IA. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Willow Creek…
December 9, 1929 - October 24, 2020
Spencer, IA
Walt was born in Spirit Lake, IA on April 1, 1935 to Walter H. Beck Sr. and Arvada Beck. He graduated from Milford High School in 1953. In 1954, Walt enlisted in the Army, serving his country in Anchorage, Alaska until his discharge in 1956. He returned to marry Marilyn Leitch in…
April 1, 1935 - October 24, 2020
Milford, IA
Ramona Brand Gidley, the daughter of Harry and Helen (Tollackson) Stacy was born on July 23, 1935, in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. She was baptized at the First Lutheran Church. She received her early education in Sioux Rapids, graduating from high school in 1953 and was the class Salutatorian. Following…
July 23, 1935 - October 18, 2020
Everly, IA
https://youtu.be/DCt3QaNji98
The funeral service can be viewed by clicking on the link above.IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE FAMILY Clara Goeken, 97, a long-time member of the Everly community, died October 16 at the Hartley Memorial Care…
September 30, 1923 - October 16, 2020
Spencer, IA
Neil Swanson, 67, passed away quietly at home after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s on October 13, 2020, with his loving wife Starla, daughter Kyle, brother Glenn, and Darlene by his side. Neil was born March 19, 1953 in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. He spent his early years in…
March 19, 1953 - October 13, 2020
Parkville , MO
Mallory Amis March 27, 1985 - October 13, 2020 St. Louis, Missouri - Mallory Jane Amis, daughter of Jeff and Teresa Amis was born March 27, 1985 in Des Moines, Iowa. Growing up she was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church. She graduated in 2003 from Park Hill South High School in…
March 27, 1985 - October 13, 2020
Spencer, IA
Billy Bangs, 85, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. He was born on April 27, 1935 in Fremont County, Iowa. His parents were Hope and Leo Bangs. He is proceeded in death by his parents, a sister Mary Jean in infancy, an older sister and her husband, Jackie and Kenneth Butt…
April 27, 1935 - October 12, 2020
Spencer, IA
LaVonne June Weisbrod, the daughter of Leo and Cecelia (Henning) Lenhart was born July 12, 1929 in Hartley, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Greenville and Rossie, IA area, where she attended school and graduated from Greenville Rossie High School in…
July 12, 1929 - October 12, 2020
Spencer, IA
Ruth Ann Ficken the daughter of Oliver and Lois (Calkins) was born May 15th, 1941 in Spencer, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Everly IA where she attended Everly Community Schools. She graduated in 1958.
Ruth married Norman Ray Fick February 1, 1959. Following their…
May 15, 1941 - October 11, 2020
Dubuque, IA
Dale Chester Tigges, the son of Chester and Evelyn (Koch) Tigges was born August 4, 1947 in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Peterson, IA area, where he attended school, graduating from Sioux Valley in 1965. Dale then went on to Buena Vista University,…
August 4, 1947 - October 10, 2020
Spencer, IA
Candace Joy Clark, the daughter of Gale and Gwen (Lane) Howe, was born September 21, 1951 in Storm Lake, IA. Her childhood years were spent on a farm near Marathon, IA area, where she attended school and graduated from Marathon High School. She also attended Spencer School…
September 21, 1951 - October 2, 2020
Spencer, IA
Helen Mary Geddes, the daughter of Eugene and Emma (Smith) Penning was born July 30, 1936 in Spencer, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Spencer, IA and Faribault, MN area, where she attended St. Mary’s school and graduated in 1954. She then attended Oberlin…
July 30, 1936 - September 29, 2020
Grand Ledge, MI
Bernice J. (Ellerbroek) Erickson passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Independence Village of Grand Ledge, MI. Bernice was born to Beatrix and John Ellerbroek October 5, 1925 in Spencer, Iowa.
She graduated in 1943 from…
October 5, 1925 - September 29, 2020
Spencer, IA
Charles William Peters, was born into a large family on July 26, 1940 in Hartley, IA. When Charles was 10 years old, his mother died and he went to live with his relatives for a while before going into an orphanage. He was adopted when he was 11 by Lester and Marie Peters…
July 26, 1940 - September 26, 2020
Albert City, IA
Jean Ione Jacobson, the daughter of Mabel and Thomas Kleis, was born on February 8, 1924.
She was baptized and confirmed in the Grove City, Minnesota area.
She married Vernon Dornsbach on September 19, 1942. To this…
February 8, 1924 - September 25, 2020
Spencer, IA
Melba (Pauling) Fuller, the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth (Gaudian) Pauling, was born January 7, 1923 near Primghar, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent near Germantown, where she received her early education through the 6th grade at St. John Lutheran Church School. Melba…
January 7, 1923 - September 24, 2020
April 26, 1929 - September 21, 2020
Suitland, MD
Dwight Maxon Gadsby of Suitland, Maryland, age 87, died on September 20th, 2020 in Oakton, VA.
He was born on October 2, 1932 in Dickens, Iowa to parents William and Esther (Holmberg) Gadsby. He grew up on their family farm with his…
October 2, 1932 - September 20, 2020
Spirit Lake, IA
Linda L. Essick, the daughter of Helen Petersen and step father, Marvin Petersen, and Lindsey Essick was born in Spencer, Iowa, on June 21, 1952.
After a long illness, Linda passed away on September 19, 2020, at the Pearl Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing in Lake Park, Iowa, at the age of…
June 21, 1952 - September 19, 2020
Spencer, IA
The family requests friends and family attending the visitation wear masks and practice social distancing.
Ryan Lee Carpenter, the son of Roger and Sandra (Wieneke) Carpenter, was born August 10, 1977 in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Spencer, where he received his education in…
August 10, 1977 - September 19, 2020
Hartley, IA
Doris Elizabeth Gonnerman and her twin brother, Moris were born February 12, 1921 to William and Anna (Nelson) Gonnerman on a farm northwest of Hartley, Iowa. They were welcomed by their sister, Leona and brothers, Vaun, Donald and Gerald. She attended…
February 12, 1921 - September 15, 2020
Everly, IA
Alvena Susan Koehnk, the daughter of Johannes and Fannie (Engelkes) Winterboer was born December 27, 1922 in Everly, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Grundy County and Everly areas. She graduated from Everly High School in 1940 and received a BA in Art…
December 27, 1922 - September 15, 2020
Spencer, IA
Rita Kae Kladstrup, the daughter of Fred and Mabel (Tuttle) Emerson was born on January 15, 1942 in Spirit Lake, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Spirit Lake area, where she attended school.
Rita married Dennis Kladstrup and to this union…
January 15, 1942 - September 14, 2020
Spencer, IA
Raymond Allen Johnson, the son of Raymond and Virginia (Tackett) Johnson was born July 5, 1948 in Estherville, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Estherville and Spirit Lake, IA area where he attended school. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1965 and served until his…
July 5, 1948 - September 14, 2020
Spencer, IA
Alice Marie Larson, the daughter of Leroy C. Warren and Gladys (Ferguson) Larson, was born on October 16, 1940, in Benson Minnesota. Her family moved to several communities in northwest Iowa, before settling in Spencer. She grew up and received her education here.
On July…
October 16, 1940 - September 12, 2020
Spencer, IA
Brice Lee Archer, born February 9, 2003, passed away September 4, 2020, son of Jason Archer and Lori Diaz and stepmother, Coty. Brice was born and raised in Spencer, Iowa. Brice would have graduated in 2020 from Central Academy.
Brice worked…
February 9, 2003 - September 4, 2020
Hartley, IA
Rickey “Rick” Brandsrud
Born December 27, 1954 to Russell and Jean Brandsrud Brookings South Dakota. Rick passed away Sunday August 30 th 2020 at the Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls South Dakota after a long…
December 27, 1954 - August 30, 2020
Mankato, MN
Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek died peacefully in her sleep on the morning of August 29, 2020 following a courageous battle with kidney disease. She was a resident of Mankato Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center, where she was happy for the great care given her by caring staff.…
July 25, 1944 - August 29, 2020
Spencer , IA
***The family requests that those attending the visitation and services wear a mask covering.
Clarence “Bud” Leroy Taylor, son of Bayard F. and Alta (Fink) Taylor, was born September 20, 1923, on a farm west of Langdon Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Spencer, Langdon,…
September 20, 1923 - August 27, 2020
Spencer, IA
****The Family requests that everyone in attendance wears a mask.
Eileen Alma Lanning, the daughter of Ray and Alma (Vanalstine) Davis, was born July 28, 1925 in Gilmore City, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Rutland, which is located north of Humboldt, IA. …
July 28, 1925 - August 25, 2020
Spencer, IA
David Klaas Oltman, the son of Ben and Hilda (VanderVeen) Oltman, was born on August 24, 1950, in Grundy Center, Iowa. He was raised and received his early education in Dike but returned to Grundy Center to finish his schooling, graduating from…
August 24, 1950 - August 25, 2020
August 27, 1953 - August 25, 2020
Linn Grove, IA
***The family requests that instead of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family.***The family also requests that friends and family in attendance at the graveside services, wear a mask covering.Son of Fernando E. Zubia, Sr and Angel ZubiaBrother of Fernando E. Zubia, Jr. and…
December 2, 1982 - August 23, 2020
Spencer, IA
Norman Goodwin Halverson, the son of Bennie Amal and Rena (Hansen) Halverson was born on February 11, 1927 in Linn Grove, IA. He received his early education and was raised in the area. Following his education, he worked on the family farm before enlisting in the…
February 11, 1927 - August 22, 2020
Spencer, IA
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we morn the passing of Marjorie Ann Schacherer Dalen, of Spencer, Iowa on August 20, 2020, at the age of 89. She was born on November 20, 1930 near Ladysmith, WI. Marge passed suddenly after contracting COVID-19. She will be lovingly…
November 20, 1930 - August 20, 2020
Peterson, IA
Aubree Elizabeth Biedenfeld was born and called to Heaven on August 19, 2020. Aubree is the daughter of Beau and Liz Biedenfeld and the sister of Bentley.
Little Miss had already made such an impact on her family. She was the star of so many of their dreams. Aubree’s…
August 19, 2020 - August 19, 2020
Dickens, IA
Charles Arthur Hagedorn the son of Harold and Bonita (Johnson) Hagedorn was born on February 9, 1947 in Spencer, IA. He was raised in the Ruthven area where he attended school and then finished up in Spencer. After high school he worked with his cousin,…
February 9, 1947 - August 13, 2020
Sutherland, IA
Audrey Marie Van Overbeke was born in Canby, MN to William and Alma Ness on September 26, 1928. She was raised in Canby and graduated from Canby High School in 1946.
She married Renil Van Overbeke on August 4, 1947, at St. Edward’s Catholic…
September 26, 1928 - August 12, 2020
Peterson, IA
Robert Charles Donahoo, the son of Robert Frank and Leona (Niebuhr) Donahoo, was born on March 24, 1937 in Omaha, NE. Robert was raised and attended Brook Consolidated School where he graduated and then went to Buena Vista College for 2 years.
On…
March 24, 1937 - August 11, 2020
Sun Lakes, AZ
Ver Nelda “Nell” Bumann of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at her Renaissance home in Sun Lakes.
Ver Nelda “Nell” Bumann, daughter of Louis and Vena Grapenthin Amendt was born on March 12, 1927 on the family farm south of Peterson,…
March 12, 1927 - August 9, 2020
SPENCER, IA
Thomas “Fred” Frederick Pote, the son of Milburn and Amy (Smith) Pote was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 17, 1943. His childhood years were spent in the Ralstan, NE area, where he attended school and graduated from Ralstan High…
November 17, 1943 - August 7, 2020
Everly, IA
Roland Leigh Sindt, the son of Arnold and Betty Sindt, was born February 14, 1953 in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Everly, where he received his early education. After his early education, he continued to help his family on the farm.
Roland…
February 14, 1953 - August 7, 2020
Spencer, IA
John Francis Fogarty, the son of Terrance and Bridget (Weir) Fogarty was born May 8, 1956, in Emmetsburg, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Emmetsburg area where he attended school and graduated from Emmetsburg High School in 1974. He then attended Iowa Lakes Community College in the Auto…
May 8, 1956 - August 5, 2020
Everly, IA
It saddens us to announce that Melissa passed away at the Sioux Falls Hospital on August 5th, 2020, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.Melissa Marie Sebastian, the daughter of Edward and Karen McClurg, was born on July 16th, 1962, in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Her childhood years were…
July 16, 1962 - August 5, 2020
Spencer, IA
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Bethany Lutheran Church, Abben Cancer Center, The Spencer Hospitalor a charity of your choice.
Mark William Kahley, the son of Kenneth and Karen (Lidman) Kahley, was born May 16, 1968, in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in…
May 16, 1968 - July 31, 2020
Spencer, IA
Roger Hoberg, the son of Carl and Elsie Mae (Meyer) Hoberg was born July 20, 1927, in Gillett Grove Township, Clay County, Iowa, in the Harmony neighborhood. Roger was the youngest of six children, all of whom are deceased.
Roger was educated in the rural…
July 20, 1927 - July 29, 2020
Ruthven, IA
Marcella Catherine Nielsen Harvieux, the daughter of Clarence and Elizabeth (Betz) Lohberger, was born on July 12th 1930 in Sutherland, Iowa. Marcella was raised in Sutherland and attended school there.
Marcella was united in marriage to Luverne “Dutch” Nielsen…
July 12, 1930 - July 24, 2020
Spencer, IA
Steven Wayne Daly (Shaggy), the son of Ed Daly and Barb Dickinson was born August 23, 1952, in Spirit Lake, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Okoboji, Iowa, area and raised by his grandparents. Steve graduated from Arnolds Park High School in 1970. He…
August 23, 1952 - July 24, 2020
Spencer, IA
Merrill “Ossie” Duane Schoer, the son of Harry and Esther (Santage) Schoer was born January 30, 1934, in Peterson, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Rossie and Royal, Iowa, area where he attended school and graduated from Royal High School in 1952. Merrill…
January 30, 1934 - July 21, 2020
Spencer, IA
Edith Laverne (Verdon) Pitts was born on May 30, 1928, in Lansing, Iowa. She was the daughter of Florence (Protsman) and Joseph Verdon. Her schooling started at Lansing's Catholic grade school, Immaculate Conception, and finished at Lansing Public High School, graduating early at the age of 16.…
May 30, 1928 - July 21, 2020
Apple Valley, MN
Colleen Flo Ingraham, the daughter of Henry C. and Wynona (Williams) Fick was born on August 10, 1932 in Hartley, Iowa. She was raised and received her early education there, graduating from Hartley High School.
On September 3, 1950, Colleen married Jack Ingraham in…
August 10, 1932 - July 15, 2020
Spencer, IA
Nancy Ann Schlichting, the daughter of Frank and Gladys (Haack) Galema, was born on October 2, 1940 in Ocheyedan, Iowa. She attended school at Excelsior School, south of Lake Park, graduating in 1958. Following graduation, she attended Worthington Junior College for 2…
October 2, 1940 - July 13, 2020
Spencer, IA
Fern Arlene Sembach, the daughter of Hans and Marie Christine (Bottker) Norgaard was born on October 6, 1925, in Franklin County, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in the Spencer, Iowa, area and raised on a farm. Fern graduated from Spencer High School and attended Dana College in…
October 6, 1925 - July 9, 2020
Spencer, IA
******A COME AND GO CELEBRATION OF JEFF'S LIFE WILL BE HELD FROM 6 TO 9:00 P.M., FRIDAY, JUNE 25TH, 2021 AT THE ONEOTA PARK LODGE IN SPENCER.
Jeffrey Duane Mahrt, the son of Duane and Marjorie (Herbold) Mahrt, was born August 31, 1955 in Sioux City. His…
August 31, 1955 - July 8, 2020
Spencer, IA
Marilyn Rebecca Craig, the daughter of John and Dorothy Flack was born October 11, 1938 at home in Langdon, Iowa. Marilyn attended grade school in Dickens, Iowa, and high school in Spencer, Iowa. After graduation, she moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where she met the love of her life, Airman Eldon (Bill)…
October 11, 1938 - July 6, 2020
Hartley, IA
Claris Rodell Thu, the daughter of Clarence and Ruth (Rierson) Thu was born February 9, 1941 on a farm near Ruthven, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed her faith in the First Lutheran Church in Graettinger. She received her education and graduated from Graettinger High…
February 9, 1941 - July 4, 2020
Winterset, IA
IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY PLEASE!THE FAMILY REQUEST NO FLOWERS. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE FAMILY
Condolences may be sent to:
Becky Linn
222 S. 7th Ave.
Winterset, Iowa 50273
On July 4th, 2020,…
August 26, 1927 - July 4, 2020
Sutherland, IA
Lucy Jane Kamradt, the daughter of Louis and Ella (Kruse) Warnke, was born April 30, 1921 in Paullina, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church in Paullina. Where she spent her childhood years and received her education, graduating from Paullina High…
April 30, 1921 - July 1, 2020
Spencer, IA
Robert Dean Frick, the son of George and Dorothy (Bates) Frick, was born in Osceola County, Iowa on December 25, 1936. He was raised in Ocheyedan where he attended and graduated from high school. Following high school, he worked with his dad on the farm. He entered into the…
December 25, 1936 - July 1, 2020
Spencer, IA
Private family services at a later
October 3, 1936 - June 30, 2020
Sutherland, IA
Brian Trent Goettsch, the youngest son of Donald Harvey and Sandra Sue (Sauter) Goettsch, was born on May 26, 1968 in Cherokee, Iowa. He was raised on their family farm near Sutherland, where he attended and graduated from Sutherland High School in 1987.
Sports were…
May 26, 1968 - June 29, 2020
September 10, 1943 - June 29, 2020
Spencer, IA
Lucile Arebelle Beck the daughter of Gabe and Bessie (Fallon) Bolyard, was born on her grandfather’s farm on October 15, 1920, near Gillet Grove, Iowa. She grew up on that farm and attended school all 12 years in Gillet Grove, graduating from High School in…
October 15, 1920 - June 28, 2020
Spencer, IA
Anna Marie Schomburg was born September 19, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Soren and Anna (Moller) Eriksen. When she was a small child, her family moved to Spencer, Iowa. It was here she received her schooling, graduating from Spencer High School in…
September 19, 1926 - June 27, 2020
Spencer, IA
CARDS AND MEMORIALS MAY BE SENT TO:DeAnn Tjossem6350 440th St.Sutherland, Iowa 51058 Stanley Duane Jespersen, son of Martin and Margaret (Hansen) Jespersen, was born December 7, 1924, at the home of his maternal grandparents in Spencer, Iowa. He was baptized in the Danish…
December 7, 1924 - June 26, 2020
Spencer, IA
Janice Lee Young, the daughter of Roy and Edna (Beuchle) Lanus was born September 13, 1939, in Rolfe, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in the Rolfe area where she attended school and graduated from Rolfe High School.Janice married John Young on August 7, 1959, in Rolfe, Iowa. She worked as the…
September 13, 1939 - June 26, 2020
Spencer, IA
Lewis Henry Petersen, the son of Lewis S. and Mabel Peterson, was born on July 29th, 1935 in Spencer, Iowa. His family owned a farm by Royal, Iowa, where he would help raise cattle and various other animals. Lewis had four sisters, but his sister, Fern, passed away at a young age. Lewis joined the…
July 29, 1935 - June 25, 2020
Spencer, IA
Evelyn Jean Simonson, the daughter of Lewis and Angie Aaron was born on April 28, 1930, in Cedar Rapids, IA. She was known as “Dolly” by her four sisters.
Mom’s true happiness began when she met Martin Carl Simonson of Sioux Rapids, IA. Martin made …
April 28, 1930 - June 24, 2020
Ayrshire, IA
Daniel Joseph Ellis, the son of Robert and Suzanne (Teedan) Ellis was born May 15, 1965, in Omaha, Nebraska. His childhood years were spent in the Gretna, Nebraska area where he attended school and graduated from Gretna High School in 1983. In 1984, his son, Brandon was born. Daniel attended…
May 17, 1965 - June 23, 2020
February 27, 1955 - June 21, 2020
Stillwater, MN
Esther Blanche Weisbrod Norris, age 95, died June 21, 2020 in Stillwater, Minnesota. She was born January 11, 1925 to George and Minnie Alice Tatro Weisbrod at the farm home near Rossie, Iowa. She attended Rossie Consolidated School. She was baptized by Rev.…
January 11, 1925 - June 21, 2020
Spencer, IA
Mark Richard Ditsworth, the son of Richard Ditsworth and Josephine (Logan) Ditsworth was born October 1, 1958 in Estherville, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Estherville area, where he attended school. He moved to Spencer, IA during junior high and graduated from…
October 1, 1958 - June 19, 2020
Spencer, IA
Mary Krage Grover, the daughter of James and Harriett (Krage) Conway, was born on October 8, 1944 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. She was raised and attended school there graduating from high school. She then attended Emmetsburg Junior College.
On February…
October 8, 1944 - June 16, 2020
Webb, IA
Darlene Virginia Mills, the daughter of Ora George and Florence (Rhodes) Boardman, was born July 27, 1919 in Veblen, SD. Her childhood years were spent in Greenville, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Greenville High School in 1937.
…
July 27, 1919 - June 16, 2020
Spencer, IA
In Lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family.
Constance Lou “Connie” Rohlk, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Klanderud) Schroeder, was born July 2, 1930 in Storm Lake, Iowa. She was the youngest of 3 siblings (Mac & Ann). Her childhood years were…
July 2, 1930 - June 15, 2020
Spencer, IA
I had 3 wonderful children: Gail Norman, Jimmy Stewart and Terri Stewart and five grandchildren: Becky Hueppner, Blake Norman, Lillie Norman, Hunter Kreiss and Korei Kreiss. I like to believe I was a friendly and kind person and I loved my family and friends. I loved my sisters, Gwen Overman,…
August 27, 1959 - June 14, 2020
Spencer, IA
Rosemary Saunders, the daughter of Albert Phillip and Helen Elizabeth (Wohn) Bellingtier was born April 11, 1934, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She was raised in the Fort Dodge area and graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1952.
On September 2, 1959, Rosemary was united…
April 11, 1934 - June 13, 2020
Webb, IA
Jerald Leland Crew, of Webb, Iowa, met his Savior on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at age 85. Jerry was born February 13, 1935, as the first baby born in the new Spencer hospital, to Norval and Emma Crew, the oldest of their eight children. Jerry spent his childhood years on…
February 13, 1935 - June 10, 2020
Velma Evelyn Johnson Riebe Van Norman was born to Earl and Elsie (Giberson) Johnson on October 24, 1929. The youngest of 5 children with 4 older brothers, Glenn, Clyde, Lyndal & Cleo. She and Cleo attended school in Montrose, SD. Evie went to secretarial…
October 24, 1929 - June 10, 2020
Spencer, IA
Ethan James Lindsay, the son of James and Grace (Mott) Lindsay was born August 19, 1928 in Newell, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Newell area where he attended Newell High School. After high school Ethan began his lifelong career in farming.
…
August 19, 1928 - June 6, 2020
Polk City, FL
Dorothy (Connell) Breidinger, the daughter of Lewis and Florence (Beardsley) Connell, was born on April 6, 1927 in Arnolds Park, IA. She was raised and graduated from Arnolds Park High School in 1945.
Dorothy married Orville Breidinger on December 16, 1945 in Arnolds…
April 6, 1927 - June 6, 2020
Spencer, IA
Donald Howard Christy, the son of Howard and Helen (Kay) Christy, was born April 2, 1931 in Storm Lake, Iowa. Don grew up with his grandparents, Ferdinand and Nora Kay, and their son, Harold on their farm north of Truesdale, Iowa, where he attended school and…
April 2, 1931 - June 5, 2020
Spencer, IA
Carol Ann Coyle, the daughter of Gaylord and Minnie Grover, was born December 30, 1943 in rural Sheldon, Iowa. She graduated from Sheldon High School in 1962.
In 1981, she moved to Spencer and was employed by Regional Transit Authority as a driver for the elderly and…
December 30, 1943 - June 5, 2020
Spencer, IA
Ronald James Manwarren, the son of Eugene and Bonnie (Rudolph) Manwarren was born on September 10, 1947 in Garden City, Kansas. He received his education in Spencer, Iowa where he coined the phrase “Smoking in the boys’…
September 10, 1947 - June 4, 2020
Spencer, IA
Darlene Tuinstra, the daughter of Elmer and Mabel (Menage) Tuinstra, was born December 14, 1942 on a farm near Melvin, IA. Her childhood years were spent on a farm near Harris, Iowa, where she received her education.
Darlene attended…
December 14, 1942 - June 4, 2020
Hartley, IA
Mary Ann Bobolz, the daughter of Julius and Hilda (Steffen) Petersen, was born October 13, 1933 in Sutherland, Iowa. Her family lived for 1 ½ years near Sutherland and Moneta, IA and then moved to farm near Hartley, IA. She attended rural school until the 5th…
October 13, 1933 - June 2, 2020
Spencer, IA
George Skyler-Ellsworth Cole, the son of Jay Cole and Elaine Tasich, was born on February 3, 1996 in Denison, IA. He received his early education in Dunlap and then moved to Spencer where he finished his schooling and graduating from Clay Central in Everly. Following…
February 3, 1996 - May 29, 2020
Spencer, IA
Ferne Adelaide Schuller, age 102, passed away on May 29, 2020, at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer, Iowa.
Ferne Adelaide Eckert was born on March 25, 1918, in Mallard, Iowa. She was the oldest of six children born to Harvey and Mamie Olson Eckert. Her childhood…
March 25, 1918 - May 29, 2020
Hartley, IA
Bonnie Lee Schoelerman (Pfitzenmaier) daughter of Art and Loena (Powell) Pfitzenmaier, was born at home on April 29, 1932, in Primghar IA. She spent her childhood years on a farm South of Hartley, IA. She attended country school through the eighth grade and graduated from…
April 29, 1932 - May 29, 2020
Spencer, IA
Margery Mae Fraseur, daughter of Bertha and Herbert Maurer, was born September 28, 1923 in Tipton, Iowa. She attended grade school, high school, and junior college in Tipton before leaving to study liberal arts at the University of Iowa.
Marge moved to Chicago and…
September 28, 1923 - May 27, 2020
Spencer, IA
Lillian Louise Jenkins, age 97, of Spencer, Iowa passed away May 26, 2020 at Northshire Residence in Spencer, Iowa.
Lillian was born October 17, 1922 to Fred and Hazel Mae Tuttle in Worthington, MN.
She was united in marriage…
October 17, 1922 - May 26, 2020
Spencer, IA
Judy Ann Johnson, the daughter of Roy and Margaret (Sorlie) Johnson was born on July 30, 1943 in Humboldt, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Humboldt and Hardy, IA areas, where she graduated from Humboldt High School. She attended both Augustana College and Waldorf…
July 30, 1943 - May 25, 2020
Everly, IA
Jerry Dean Hillegas, 60, died unexpectedly at his home in Everly, Iowa on May 19, 2020. He was born Jan 12, 1960, in Spencer, Iowa to Harlin and Karen (Jordan) Hillegas. Jerry was an Everly Cattlefeeder K-12, Class of 1978, active in band and choir. Jerry retired from the Navy…
January 12, 1960 - May 19, 2020
Boulder, CO
Dennis Bruce Oviatt, the son of Dwain and Phyllis (Fogarty) Oviatt, was born on November 4, 1958 in the Spencer Municipal Hospital, Spencer, Iowa. He was raised in Dickens and Spencer, Iowa. He attended Spencer High School, where he graduated in the class of 1977. He attended the Culinary Institute…
November 4, 1958 - May 13, 2020
Dickens, IA
Keith McCarl Mortenson, the son of Engold and Sigrid (Simonsen) Mortenson, was born on February 1, 1938, in Webb, Iowa. He was raised and attended school in Webb. The family moved to Terril when Keith was in his late teens. After his schooling, Keith worked at the Spencer Hospital as an ambulance…
February 1, 1938 - May 10, 2020
Spencer, IA
Patricia Ann “Pat” Johnson, the daughter of Eugene and Marietta (Greene) Reynolds, Sr., was born October 31, 1941 in Milford, Iowa. She was born and raised in Milford, graduating from Milford High School.
Pat married Bruce Johnson on June 7, 1959 at the…
October 31, 1941 - May 9, 2020
Spencer, IA
Maria “Lu” Luise Horning, the daughter of Franz and Maria (Pflaum) Heinrichmeyer was born in Eltmann, Germany on November 22, 1952.
Lu married a serviceman, Doug VanEngen and came to the United States in 1970. She had 2 children with him.…
November 22, 1952 - May 8, 2020
Spencer, IA
Daughter of Carol Cadmus of Spencer
Jennifer Sena Cadmus Keating was born on March 19, 1978, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was joined a year later by her sister Melissa.
Jennifer attended schools in St Louis Park, Minnesota, and later attended college, graduating with a…
March 19, 1978 - May 8, 2020
Spencer, IA
Michelle Renee Kreiss, the daughter of Edward and Betti (Bollman) Dorpinghaus was born June 24, 1959 in Denver, CO. She grew up in Iowa City, IA, where she attended school and graduated from Iowa City West in 1977. She attended college for several years before moving to…
June 24, 1959 - May 8, 2020
Spencer, IA
Michael Francis Hynes, the son of James and Patricia (Kirschbaum) Hynes was born April 13, 1960, in Emmetsburg, Iowa. He was raised on various farms around northwest Iowa and attended school in Mallard, Clay Central, and Spencer, graduating in 1978. He was…
April 13, 1960 - May 7, 2020
Spencer, IA
Daniel Jay Merten, the son of Edward Joseph and Donna Jean (Milleman) Merten was born August 13, 1954, in Estherville, Iowa. He was raised and attended Spencer Community Schools, graduating in 1973.
On August 3, 1974, Daniel was united in marriage to Deb…
August 13, 1954 - May 5, 2020
Spencer, IA
Richard “Dick” Donald Hallett Sr., son of Winnifred Hallett and Lillie (McShane) Hallett was born, April 13, 1925 in Artesian, South Dakota where he spent his early years. Later he moved to Sioux City with his mother, where he graduated from Central High…
April 13, 1925 - May 3, 2020
Spencer, IA
Loretta Alice Sweet, the daughter of Arthur and Katherine Trost was born June 13, 1944 in Chicago, IL. Her childhood years were spent in the Chicago area, where she attended and graduated from Catholic Schools.
Loretta married Sam Cardinale in 1966,…
June 13, 1944 - May 2, 2020
Spencer, IA
James “Jim” Lawrence Reis, the son of Leon and Bernadine (Vodraska) Reis, was born February 19, 1957 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. He was raised and educated in Pocahontas, IA, where he graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1976.
He met his soul…
February 19, 1957 - May 1, 2020
January 13, 1952 - April 30, 2020
Spencer, IA
Jacqueline (Jackie) Belle Stafford Shugars Webster passed away on April 29th at her home. Jackie was born on November 21st 1957 to Edward and Shirley (Harnan) Stafford in Alliance NE. Jackie graduated from St. Agnes Academy in 1976 and attended Loretta Heights College (Denver,…
November 21, 1957 - April 29, 2020
Greenville, IA
James Joseph Umscheid, Sr., was the son of Louis John and Florence (Wittrock) Umscheid, born in Westport Township, Iowa, on June 6, 1931. James passed away at the Spencer Municipal Hospital on April 28, 2020, at the age of 88.
James married Barbara Anderson and four children: James Jr.,…
June 6, 1931 - April 28, 2020
Spencer, IA
Teresa Ann Cate, the daughter of Theodore and Phyllis (Hessinnes) Cate was born in Spencer, Iowa, on September 26, 1956. She graduated from Spencer High School in 1975. Following graduation, she attended nursing school in Omaha, Nebraska, and practiced at several…
September 26, 1956 - April 27, 2020
Spencer, IA
Paul Harry Shearer, the son of Elmer Glade and Rose Mae (Cannon) Shearer, was born on August 13, 1929, in Bedford, IA. He grew up on a farm in Taylor County and attended school in Blockton where he graduated. Following high school, he entered into the military on January…
August 13, 1929 - April 26, 2020
Spencer, IA
Thomas M. Willey, the son of Merle and Stella (Poe) Willey, was born January 14, 1934 in Sutherland, Iowa. He was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and later helping with the younger scouts. He attended K-12th grade at Sutherland Consolidated School, graduating in 1952. Tom married Roanne “Jean”…
January 14, 1934 - April 23, 2020
Spencer, IA
Leisha Jane Prime, the daughter of Juanita (McPherson) Dahl, was born on September 9, 1960 in Dakota City, Iowa. She attended school at Twin rivers Community School.
On October 21, 1979, she married Mark Prime in Humboldt, Iowa. To this union three children were born:…
September 9, 1960 - April 23, 2020
Spencer, IA
June Ann (Yeager) Johannsen, the daughter of Lee and Anna (Newby) Leighter, was born July 5, 1928 in Dickens, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in the Spencer area, where he received her education.
June married Michael Yeager and to this union…
July 5, 1928 - April 22, 2020
Dickens, IA
Gene David Hall, was born on December 21, 1938, to Glen and Lucille (McLaughlin) Hall in Spencer, IA. Gene was an avid fisherman. If you wanted to see him you would just check the small local lakes. His favorite place to fish was the Little Sioux River for…
December 21, 1938 - April 18, 2020
Saint George, UT
Margo Wood died peacefully on April 18th in her home in Saint George, Utah following a nineteen-month struggle with cancer.
Margo is survived by her husband, Charles; children, Katherine Colby and Walter Bahr; stepchildren, Courtney Wood and Matthew Wood; surrogate daughter, Rebecca…
September 19, 1943 - April 18, 2020
Milford, IA
Leone Mary Coonradt was born to William and Lena (Backer) Esser on April 15, 1923 in Cartersville, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Cartersville, where she attended country school. After graduating from Rockwell High School, Leone received her license in cosmetology.
On July 4, 1947…
April 15, 1923 - April 17, 2020
Duane Arnold Harmelink, the son of Charlie and Gert (Van Iperen) Harmelink was born March 30, 1934 in Ashton, Iowa. He grew up and resided in the Ashton-Melvin area until he married Thelma Elaine (Nieuwendorp) Harmelink on July 20, 1954. They made their home in the…
March 30, 1934 - April 14, 2020
Sutherland, IA
Paul Frederick Lenz, son of Roland and Luella (Oberhelman) Lenz, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on April 14th, 2020, after a short battle with lung cancer.
Paul was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on March 12th, 1952. He grew up on a farm outside of LuVerne,…
March 12, 1952 - April 14, 2020
Milford, IA
The life of Thomas Hughes Hart began in Omaha, Nebraska, on June 25, 1931, son of Clarence Hart and Arlene Hughes Hart. He joined two older sisters. The family moved to a farm south of Gillett Grove when Tom was a child. Tom attended Gillett Grove School through 8th…
June 25, 1931 - April 12, 2020
Spencer, IA
Gladys Rose Wilcox, the daughter of Christopher and Lola Crook Clare, was born March 4, 1921 in Emmetsburg, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Emmetsburg where she attended country school, St Mary’s and Public High School.
Gladys married James Wilcox on…
March 4, 1921 - April 11, 2020
Spencer, IA
Lenore “Connie” Alger was born Lenore Gertrude O’Connor on August 7, 1922 at the home of her parents, Tom and Myrtle O’Connor in Cartersville, Iowa. She grew up enjoying life in that small town and on the family farmland. An excellent student, she graduated from…
August 7, 1922 - April 10, 2020
Spencer, IA
Beverly Joan Johnson, the daughter of Joseph and Loretta (Kindred) Fasbender, was born August 22, 1931 in Lake City, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Lake City, Cylinder and then Spencer in her youth where she has lived ever since. Bev received most of her education in Spencer…
August 22, 1931 - April 8, 2020
Spencer, IA
Georgia Rose Jensen, daughter of George Albert and Florence Isbella (Leonard) Gathman, was born on July 15, 1934 in Hartley, IA. She graduated from Hartley High School where she played basketball.
On March 21, 1954, Georgia married Robert…
July 15, 1934 - April 7, 2020
Spencer, IA
Marcia was born on August 18, 1937, in the Dexter, IA hospital, to Clarence LeRoy Fritz and Evelyn Elizabeth (Cox) Fritz. They resided on the Fritz Farm south of Menlo, IA. Marcia was baptized as an infant in the Menlo Methodist Church. Then on June 19, 1955 she…
August 18, 1937 - April 6, 2020
Spencer, IA
Cleo LaVerne Johnson the son of Earl and Elsie (Giberson) Johnson, was born in February 4, 1926 at McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. At the age of 5 the family moved into Montrose, SD, where Cleo attended school to graduation in 1944. As a boy he loved hunting and playing…
February 4, 1926 - April 6, 2020
Everly, IA
Douglas Don Lynn, the son of Delbert Edison, Sr. and Nora Edna (Scharnberg) Lynn, was born on June 6, 1941 in Spirit Lake, IA. He was raised in the Everly area where he received his early education and graduated from Everly High School. Following high school he drove truck…
June 6, 1941 - April 6, 2020
Spencer, IA
Carol Arlene Lee, the daughter of Vernon and Lena Overocker, was born on September 1, 1920 on the family farm in Milford, Iowa. She was raised in Milford and attended country school in Dickinson county and went on to graduate from Milford High School in 1938. She then attended business…
September 1, 1920 - April 5, 2020
Spencer, IA
Joan Cynthia Schumann, the daughter of Donald and Ruby (Brinkley) Fitzloff, was born February 18, 1940 in Spencer, Iowa. She was raised in Spencer, where she received her education, graduating from Spencer High School in 1958. She continued her education at a business…
February 18, 1940 - April 5, 2020
Sutherland, IA
Donald Harvey Goettsch, age 86 of Sutherland, IA, passed away April 3, 2020, at his home.
Don was born May 31, 1933, near Holstein, IA, the son of Harvey and Margaret Cipperley Goettsch. He was raised on a farm near Holstein.
On December 4,…
May 31, 1933 - April 3, 2020
Spencer, IA
Esther Louise Baxter, the daughter of Charles and Minnie (Moeller) Henaman was born September 29, 1930 in Hartley, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Spencer, IA area, where she attended school and graduated from Spencer High School on May 27,…
September 29, 1930 - April 1, 2020
Spencer, IA
Larry Lyle Luedke, age 68, of Spencer passed away March 31, 2020 at home surrounded by family.
Born on August 25, 1951 in Hartley, IA, he was the son of Gale Maynard Luedke and Colleen Faye (Trunnell) Luedke. Larry and family moved to several…
August 25, 1951 - March 31, 2020
Spencer, IA
Doris Mae Blanchard Schultz was born April 8, 1924 in Lone Rock, Iowa. She was the 9th child of Jesse M. and Maude Blanche (Whitehill) Blanchard. She was educated and graduated from Lone Rock Public School in May of 1941. She attended A.I.B. Business College in Des Moines until…
April 8, 1924 - March 24, 2020
Spencer, IA
Ruth Angeline Russell, the daughter of Frank and Etta Hoffman Henry Janes was born on December 21st, 1921 in Mapleton, Iowa. After her father's death when Ruth was 6, her mom ran a restaurant in Mapleton. Ruth had to sit at the end of the counter and be quiet, so she read, and she…
December 21, 1921 - March 24, 2020
Webb, IA
Maralyn Mae Ball, the daughter of Nels and Maureen (Goodell) Lindhart, was born on February 22, 1929, in Humboldt County, Iowa. In 1940 she moved with her family to a farm adjacent to Dolliver State Park in Webster County. She attended school in Lehigh and then Iowa State…
February 22, 1929 - March 21, 2020
Spencer, IA
Linda Jean Hamilton, the daughter of Albert and Stella Mae (Johnson) Drake, was born on November 13, 1952, in Kansas City, KS. Her childhood years were spent in Kansas City, where she received her education and graduated from Rosedale High School.
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November 13, 1952 - March 18, 2020
Spencer, IA
James (Jim) John Horst, son of Charles and Geneva Horst, was born on May 9, 1938 in Nobles County, MN. In his early years, he received his schooling in Sanborn, IA. After graduating high school, he enlisted into the U.S. Navy in September 1955. He spent his time…
May 9, 1938 - March 17, 2020
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