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
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
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) Mohr.
April 28, 1931 - 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
Everly, IA
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The funeral services will be livestreamed at the church and can be viewed during or after the day of the services on the link above.
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
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…
March 18, 2021 - March 18, 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
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
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 Hargens
2410 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 Spencer
www.spencersacredheart.com/funerals
Karen 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
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 Hastings
502 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 Klett
1300 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 Jones
90 Echo Bay Drive
Tonka Bay, MN 55331
Elsie 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
WARNER FUNERAL HOMES
Spencer * Peterson * Sutherland * Everly
HOSPICE of SPENCER HOSPITAL
ABBEN CANCER CENTER and AREA CHURCHES
invite you to join them for a
VIRTUAL SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
To assure the health safety of…
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 Service
https://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 Camp
2491 170th St.
Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360
THE 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
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 Zubia
Brother 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 Hospital
or 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
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE FAMILY.
Jeffrey Duane Mahrt, the son of Duane and Marjorie (Herbold) Mahrt, was born August 31, 1955 in Sioux City. His childhood years were spent in Sioux City, where he was a 1973 graduate of…
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 Tjossem
6350 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.
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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.
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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.
…
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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February 19, 2020 - March 16, 2020
Spencer, IA
MEMORIALS MAY BE MADE TO KAPPA KAPPA IOTA'S EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND MAILED TO 729 AVE. B - REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277
Carol Louise Olson, the daughter of Verne and Loretta Van Buren, was born November 5, 1931 in Pawnee City, NE. Carol attended elementary and high…
November 5, 1931 - March 16, 2020
Everly, IA
Bruce Arthur Brigham, the son of Arthur and Helen (Banks) Brigham was born on December 7, 1947 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Everly, IA area, where he attended school, and graduated from Everly High School in 1966.
Bruce married…
December 7, 1947 - March 16, 2020
Spencer, IA
Dale Robert James son of Carl and Adra (Litton) James was born on July 21st, 1934 in Fort Dodge Iowa. Dale attended grade school in Ruthven before moving to Lineville Ia. When Dale was able to drive, he returned to Ruthven to find his grade school sweetheart (Clara Hancock). Dale and Clara were…
July 21, 1934 - March 15, 2020
Aurelia, IA
Lisa Michelle Loring, the daughter of Grover and Cheryl (Shipper) Reiser was born April 16, 1967 in Worthington, MN. Her childhood years were spent in the Everly, IA area, where she attended school and graduated from Everly High School in 1985. She then attended Spencer…
April 16, 1967 - March 15, 2020
Greenville, IA
In Lieu of Flowers, memorials can be directed to the Greenville Congregational Church or the Clay County Fair.
Verlie Amis, daughter of Marvin and Orvilla (Prather) Schenatzki was born December 8, 1937 in Truesdale, IA. Following her graduation, she attended…
December 8, 1937 - March 10, 2020
Spencer, IA
Jasen Allen Petersen the son of Rod and Pam (Johnson) Petersen, was born on March 3, 1975, in Spencer, Iowa. He was raised in Spencer and graduated from Spencer High School. Following graduation, he attended Iowa State University for a short time and then returned to Spencer. Jasen started…
March 3, 1975 - March 10, 2020
Spencer, IA
Wayne Bernard Halling, the son of John “Ernie” and Sybil (Dokken) Halling was born October 7, 1932 in Storm Lake, IA. He attended school in Storm Lake, IA, graduating in 1950. He attended Iowa State for 2 years and graduated from Buena Vista University with a BA in…
October 7, 1932 - March 7, 2020
Spencer, IA
Laurie Beth Peters, of Spencer, Iowa, passed away in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday March 7th, 2020 at the age of 59. Laurie was the daughter of Dorothy and Arnold Peters of Sutherland, Iowa. She attended school in Sutherland, graduating from Sutherland High School in…
October 18, 1960 - March 7, 2020
Bucksport, ME
It is with great sadness but hope that the family of Belle Marie Cross announces her change in residence, from the earth to heaven. Belle was a long-time resident of Webb, Iowa, and more recently a resident of Bucksport, Maine. She died Saturday, March…
September 9, 1930 - March 7, 2020
Spencer, IA
Elaine Marlene Varnadore, the daughter of Evert and Evelyn (Gungtum) Wahlstrom was born July 26, 1945 in Mitchell, SD. Her childhood years were spent in Mitchell, SD, Cherokee, IA, and Newell, IA where she graduated high school in 1963.
Elaine…
July 26, 1945 - March 1, 2020
Spencer, IA
Kenneth, known as Kenny, was born September 21, 1936, in Rolfe, Iowa, the eighth child of George and Rose (Johnson) Sandvig. Kenny was raised in Laurens, Iowa, where he received his education. He entered the United States Navy at a very young age, and served four…
September 21, 1936 - February 27, 2020
Spencer, IA
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE FAMILY.
Sheila Rose Kassmeier, the daughter of Vernon and Mazy (Williams) Van Kleek, was born January 6, 1951 in Iowa City, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Spencer, Iowa area. She…
January 6, 1951 - February 27, 2020
Spencer, IA
Niles William Swancutt was born at home on a farm near Riceville, Iowa on June 17, 1929 to Elby & Mary (Greeley) Swancutt. He attended rural schools through 8th grade and quit school in his freshman year to help out on the family farm when his father became ill. He enlisted in the Army on…
June 17, 1929 - February 26, 2020
Covington, GA
Lisa Galm, was born August 5, 1958. She received her early education and graduated from the Fulda High School in 1976. Lisa continued her education at South West Minnesota State College in Marshall, MN graduating in 1981. Following her graduation, she moved to Savannah, Georgia…
August 5, 1958 - February 21, 2020
Spencer, IA
Jerry Roger Coffman, the son of Jack and Florence (Mansmith) Ogle, was born November 20, 1935 in Carroll, IA. He was raised in Arnolds Park, IA, where he attended school. Following his schooling, Roger enlisted with the United States Navy and served until his Honorable…
November 20, 1935 - February 16, 2020
Spencer, IA
Wayne Vern Paulsen, the son of Harry and Millie (Stricker) Paulsen, was born on May 7, 1932, in Hartley, IA. He grew up on a farm in Hartley and received his early education attending country school thru the 8th grade, and then graduating from Hartley High School in 1952.…
May 7, 1932 - February 15, 2020
Orange City, IA
James Lee Huston, the son of Millard and Winifred (Daugherty) Huston, was born July 2, 1954 in Spencer, Iowa. He was baptized at Grace United Methodist Church in Spencer. Jim attended Riverton #4 Country School until it closed and then attended special classes…
July 2, 1954 - February 14, 2020
February 19, 1969 - February 14, 2020
Spencer, IA
Larry Harlan Classon, the son of and Ida (Theeler) Classon, was born April 7, 1949 in Blue Earth, MN. His childhood years were spent in Blue Earth, MN until the age of 13, when he joined the circus. He later joined the Army, where he served during VietNam from 1967 until his…
April 7, 1949 - February 13, 2020
Spencer, IA
Phyllis Jean Bielfeldt, the daughter of James Hugh and Inez Pauline (Bakke) Fraser, was born November 28, 1924 in Greenville, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Greenville, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Greenville Consolidated Schools in…
November 28, 1924 - February 12, 2020
February 24, 1980 - February 10, 2020
Spencer, IA
Dorothy “Dottie” Marie McEntee, the daughter of Bernard Matthew and Margaret Corsini Murray Steffen, was born May 5, 1923, in the Kingsley area. The family moved to the Spencer area at a young age. She received her early education and graduated from Spencer High School in…
May 5, 1923 - February 9, 2020
Spencer, IA
Louise Annette Wilson Gross, 93, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Longhouse Care Center in Spencer, Iowa.
Louise was born on a farm near Gilmore City on July 27, 1926 to Carl and Clara Wilson. Louise was a middle child and had an older brother, Leonard, and a younger sister, June.…
July 27, 1926 - February 8, 2020
Spencer, IA
Sally was born on the family farm in O’Brien County, Iowa, to Floyd and Alma (Dorr) McQueen, on August 1,1929. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Marcus. Sally was later confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Primghar. She received her education at Archer…
August 1, 1929 - February 8, 2020
Spencer, IA
Douglas Dean Duitsman, son of Donald Lewis and Doreen (Luehring) Duitsman, was born on October 22, 1956 in Spencer, Iowa. His early childhood years were spent in Ames, Iowa. His family moved back to Spencer, Iowa in 1966. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1974.
…
October 22, 1956 - February 7, 2020
Milford, IA
Timothy Ian Myers, son of the late Irvin Dwane (Red) Myers and Ruth Francis (Hanna) Myers was born on June 18, 1953, in Spencer, Iowa. His early childhood years were spent on a farm southwest of Ruthven, Iowa, until his parents moved to Spencer, Iowa. After moving to…
June 18, 1953 - February 7, 2020
Dickens, IA
Helen Ruth (Ingram) Dillard, the daughter of Ray and Agatha (Hilsabeck) Ingram, was born August 3, 1925, in rural Dickens, Iowa. She began her childhood education in a small country school, Logan Center School, near her home. When the school was closed, she continued her education at the Dickens…
August 3, 1925 - February 5, 2020
February 8, 1986 - February 5, 2020
Spencer, IA
Michael Duane Schomaker, the son of Delbert and Mabel (Miller) Schomaker was born June 15, 1949 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Spencer area, where he attended school and graduated from Spencer High School.
Mike attended brick…
June 15, 1949 - February 4, 2020
Spencer, IA
John Michael Unrau, the son of John Mervel and Sue Elizabeth Russell Unrau, was born July 27, 1939 in Des Moines, IA. John received his education and graduated from Spencer High School in 1958. He continued his education at Buena Vista College, University of Iowa and Mankato State with…
July 27, 1939 - February 1, 2020
Spencer, IA
Steven Robert DePauw, the son of Norbert and Rosemary (Augustine) DePauw, was born on July 28, 1958 in Slayton, MN. He was raised and received his early education there, graduating from Slayton High School. Following graduation, he entered into the…
July 28, 1958 - January 30, 2020
Spencer, IA
Alvin George Schnider, the son of Matt and Daisy (Nelson) Schnider, was born on November 23, 1934 in Lakefield, MN. He was raised and received his education in Everly, graduating in 1953. Following high school, he entered into the US Army. He served active duty for…
November 23, 1934 - January 29, 2020
Spencer, IA
Frank Steven Sykora, the son of Albert and Katherine (Miller) Sykora was born May 7, 1947 in Iowa City, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Des Moines, IA area, where he attended school, and graduated from East Des Moines High School. He received his accounting degree…
May 7, 1947 - January 25, 2020
Spencer, IA
Betty Louise Rhode, the daughter of Warden and Hazel (Smith) Patrick was born January 30, 1928, in Coon Rapids, Iowa. She graduated from the Little Cedar High School. She furthered her education at Iowa State University for one year and graduated from Iowa State Teachers College with a…
January 30, 1928 - January 24, 2020
September 17, 1943 - January 19, 2020
Spencer, IA
Virginia Ruth Heikens, the youngest daughter of John and Nora (Phipps) Miller, was born July 9, 1928 in Hartley, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent near Hartley, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Hartley High School as class Valedictorian, following graduation she…
July 9, 1928 - January 12, 2020
Sutherland, IA
Esther Jalas, the daughter of Jay and Agnes (Kaiser) Duncan was born March 2, 1927 near Hartley, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Sutherland, IA area, where she attended country school and graduated from Sutherland High School.
Esther…
March 2, 1927 - January 8, 2020
Allan H. Stinson, 56 of Spencer passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls SD, surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with COPD.
Allan was born September 30th, 1963 in Onawa, IA to Harvey and Doris…
September 30, 1963 - January 4, 2020
Spencer, IA
Ruth Lorraine Ness, the daughter of Joe and Minnie (Luze) Sweet, was born December 22, 1931 in Webb, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Webb, where she received her education in Webb schools.
Ruth married Alfred Ness on May 5,…
December 22, 1931 - December 29, 2019
Spencer, IA
LaVonne B. Kruse (Vonnie), the daughter of John and Fannie (Dykstra) Bruns, was born August 29, 1925 in Sioux County, Iowa. She was a tag-along with 2 older sisters, Lois and Joan.
Vonnie attended country school through the 8th grade and moved with her family to Peterson, Iowa, where she…
August 29, 1925 - December 28, 2019
Hartley, IA
Hugh Wayne Johnson, the son of Herman and Agnes (Moore) Johnson, was born on January 28, 1939 in Lake Park, Iowa. He was raised and received his early education in Moneta, graduating from Moneta High School in 1957.
On September 10, 1960, Hugh married Marlys Gruhn at the…
January 28, 1939 - December 25, 2019
Spencer, IA
Margaret Ann Doyle the daughter of Robert and Mary Farrell Munn, was born March 9, 1948 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She received her early education in Fort Dodge and later in Emmetsburg, Iowa where she graduated from Emmetsburg Catholic High School in 1966. Margaret continued her education at…
March 9, 1948 - December 23, 2019
Spencer, IA
Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Ken (Sam) Heimgartner. While Alzheimer's took Sam from us too early, his memory will live on in those of us he helped, coached, mentored, trained and loved. Donations can also be made online
September 15, 1944 - December 22, 2019
Suitland, MD
Jermaine Gadsby, age 83, of Suitland, MD lived a full life. She passed away peacefully on 12/22/19 as her earthly family gathered to celebrate Christmas with her, and is now in her eternal home with her Heavenly Father. She was raised on a dairy farm in Wisconsin as the oldest of six…
May 1, 1936 - December 22, 2019
Spencer, IA
A scholarship fund, started in memory of Marsha Heimgartner. Marsha taught in the Spencer community schools for 20 years, having also taught previously at other locations including West Point. In lieu of flowers, we would like this fund in honor of her life as an educator and benefit a Spencer High…
January 1, 1945 - December 21, 2019
Spencer, IA
Carol Marine Drake , the daughter of John and Clairbel (Bonnichson) Plueger, was born on November 29, 1921 in Craig, IA. Carol married April 9, 1942, in Alexandria, MN. To this union a daughter, Weyvon Charlene Drake was born. Throughout their married life they lived in Kentucky, California…
November 29, 1921 - December 16, 2019
Spencer, IA
Verla Ruby Ayres Klaessy, was born to Verla Mildred (Brewer) and Ralph Ayres on March 9, 1929, near Gillett Grove, IA. She grew up on a farm near Spencer and went to Harmony country school. She attended high school in Greenville and Spencer, graduating in 1946. She then went on…
March 9, 1929 - December 16, 2019
Spencer, IA
Jeriann ‘Annie’ Golden-Smith, the daughter of Jerry and Marge (Wilberding) Golden, was born April 1, 1954, in Logan, Iowa. She lived in the communities of Magnolia, Iowa, Blencoe, Iowa, Washta, Iowa, Marcus, Iowa, and Round Lake, Minnesota, before moving to Spencer,…
April 1, 1954 - December 12, 2019
Spencer, IA
Steve Thomas Podrovitz, son of Stefan Podrovitz and Ola (Slaton) Podrovitz, was born September 12, 1943, in Quanah, Texas. He attended Quanah High School met the girl next door, Jan, of 53 years. Steve served in the US Navy from 1961-1965, serving aboard the USS Mt Baker AE-4 in a fleet in…
September 12, 1943 - December 11, 2019
Spencer, IA
Martha Ione Harrington Rhodes was born March 3,1928 to Euless and Celia Anderson Harrington in Truesdale, Iowa. After the passing of her mother at the age of 9, the siblings were separated, Martha and her sister went to live with Charles and Margaret Shewell of Storm…
March 3, 1928 - December 9, 2019
Spencer, IA
Julia Marie Lineweaver, the daughter of Roy and Patricia (Beemer) Johansen was born September 18, 1955 in Hampton, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Hampton, Independence, and Spencer, IA areas. She attended Spencer schools and graduated from Spencer High School in…
September 18, 1955 - December 7, 2019
We light a candle of love...
In celebration of the people...
And the times...
That were important in our lives.
Many attended our Service of Remembrance Program held Thursday, December 5th, 2019 at the First Christian Church in Spencer. We would like to thank all those for their attendance and…
November 13, 2019 - December 6, 2019
Hartley, IA
Dale Victor Wacker, the eldest son of Carl and Helen (Philliph) Wacker, was born on the 4th of July 1929, near Hartley, Iowa. Dale attended country school and graduated from Hartley High School in 1948.
After graduation, Dale's first job was as a mud…
July 4, 1929 - December 3, 2019
Spencer, IA
Dorothy Delores Hinton, the daughter of Clarence and Vera (Blankenship) Waddell, was born June 25, 1924 in Woolstock, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Hampton, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Hampton High School.
Dorothy married Robert…
June 25, 1924 - December 2, 2019
Spencer, IA
Phyllis Ann Abel
Born: June 30, 1937 Died: December 2, 2019
Baptized: July 25, 1937 Confirmed: May 20, 1951
Christ The King Lutheran Church
Spencer, Iowa
December 6, 2019 2:00 p.m.
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June 30, 1937 - December 2, 2019
Spencer, IA
Gordon Clemence Bruns, the son of Clemence and Margaret (Westphal) Bruns, was born September 21, 1937 in Baker Township near Paullina, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Baker Township near Paullina, where he received his education at Baker Twsp. Country School, graduating from Paullina…
September 21, 1937 - November 30, 2019
LaCrosse, WI
Floyd Kenneth Nielsen, 93, of Holmen,WI, formerly of Cedar Falls and Spencer, IA, passed away at the Riverside Transitional Care Center in La Crosse, WI, on Friday, November 29th, 2019.
Floyd Kenneth Nielsen, the son of Axel Walter and Anna…
May 14, 1926 - November 29, 2019
Spencer, IA
Alice Marie Pack, the daughter of Theodore and Mary (Elliott) Johannsen was born September 11, 1924, in Brewster, Minnesota. Her childhood years were spent on a farm in the Paullina, Iowa, area where she attended school and graduated from Gaza High School.
…
September 11, 1924 - November 28, 2019
Spencer, IA
Joanne Evelyn Koch, the daughter of Melvin and Irma Ketelsen Humphrey was born September 29, 1930 in Spencer, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer, where she graduated from Spencer High School in 1948. She went on to attend the University of Iowa.
…
September 29, 1930 - November 26, 2019
Spencer, IA
Phyllis L. Schott, the daughter of Morris and Elsie (Syndergaard) Bailey, was born August 17, 1934 in Hartley, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Royal, where she received her education, graduating from Royal High School. She continued her education at Cedar Falls…
August 17, 1934 - November 26, 2019
Spencer, IA
Carl Eldon Crane, the son of Harry and Rebecca (Henderson) Crane, was born September 29, 1928 in Dickens, IA. His childhood years were spent in Dickens. Carl graduated from Gillett Grove in 1947. After high school, he worked at H&N Chevrolet.
Carl married…
September 29, 1928 - November 26, 2019
Spencer, IA
Elaine Florence Crew, the daughter of Raymond Jerry “Ray” Root and Florence Genevieve Olson, was born near Ruthven, Iowa on September 20, 1939. The family also lived for a couple of years in Minnesota and Oregon. They settled in the Los Angeles area in 1952, where Elaine graduated from…
September 20, 1939 - November 22, 2019
Spencer, IA
Harold Leslie Eninger, the son of Keith and Rose (Svec) Eninger, was born March 14, 1927 in Middle Inlet, Wisconsin. His childhood years were spent on a farm southwest of Spencer where he received his education, graduating from Spencer High School in 1945. …
March 14, 1927 - November 22, 2019
Sutherland, IA
Ruth Mary Moermond, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Dalhoff) Kohn, was born November 7, 1931, in Cherokee County, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Mary Hill and in Alta, Iowa, later moving to Hartley, Iowa, where she completed her education at Hartley High…
November 7, 1931 - November 19, 2019
Hartley, IA
Myrtle Louise Lorenzen passed away early Sunday morning, November 17, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley, Iowa. Myrtle was born on December 11, 1913. She was 105 years old.
She was born in Moneta, Iowa to Roy and Louise Pheteplace…
December 11, 1913 - November 17, 2019
Spencer, IA
Daniel Purl Johnson, the son of Jack and Lois (Rauhauser) Johnson, was born on January 29, 1952 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in the communities of Ruthven and Joliet, IL where he was baptized at the Hope Lutheran Church. The family then moved back to Ayrshire and eventually…
January 29, 1952 - November 17, 2019
Spencer, IA
Warner Carl Walrath, the son of Carl and Velma (Tillinghast) Walrath was born July 14, 1921 in Linn Grove, Iowa. When Warner was an infant, his family moved to the family farm north of Peterson. He attended a one-room country schoolhouse for 8 years and…
July 14, 1921 - November 14, 2019
June 8, 1951 - November 13, 2019
Spencer, IA
Donald Eugene Cowell was born January 17, 1938 to Harley and Thelma (Powell) Cowell in Volney, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed into the Methodist faith. He graduated from Waukon High School in 1957.
Donald was united in marriage to Patricia Gass on January 10, 1958 in Decorah, Iowa. To this…
January 17, 1938 - November 12, 2019
September 12, 1962 - November 10, 2019
Spencer, IA
David Walter Lawrence was born June 1, 1945, to Walter and Janine Lawrence, in South Buffalo, New York. Educated there, in Holy Family Grammar School and Bishop Timon High School, he graduated in 1963. He then went on to play two seasons of Junior “B” and Junior…
June 1, 1945 - November 10, 2019
Spencer, IA
G. Roger Arndt of Spencer, IA passed away at the age of 74 on November 9, 2019 in Spencer. Roger was born in Sioux City, IA on January 6, 1945, the only son of Vanita M. and Gerald F. Arndt.
After spending his early years in Sioux City, the family moved to…
January 6, 1945 - November 9, 2019
Spencer, IA
THE FAMILY REQUESTS NO FLOWERS!
Alice Lucille Wagner was born March 23, 1918 on her family’s farm south of Larchwood, Iowa in Lyon county. She was the youngest child of John and Emma McCarty. Alice attended a nearby country school and then St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Larchwood…
March 23, 1918 - November 6, 2019
Spencer, IA
Lawrence “Larry” Donald Bendlin, the son of Clarence and Mary (Freeburg) Bendlin, was born on February 24, 1946, in Spencer, Iowa. He was raised and received his early education here graduating from Spencer High School. Following graduation, he worked at…
February 24, 1946 - November 4, 2019
Spencer, IA
Margaret Ann Shea Bohn, the daughter of Walter and Maude (Viehmann) Shea, was born February 27, 1931 in Washington DC. Her childhood years were spent in Washington DC, where she attended Nativity Catholic Academy. Her family later moved to Chillicothe, Ohio,…
February 27, 1931 - November 4, 2019
Everly, IA
Irvin George Maaland, the son of George and Irene Simington Maaland was born February 5, 1944 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in Ruthven, IA where he was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. After his sophomore year in Ruthven, Irvin moved to Sutherland, IA where he…
February 5, 1944 - November 1, 2019
Spencer, IA
Paul Stewart Stave was born, March 16,1947 at his grandma Anna and grandpa Louis Stave’s home in Sisseton, SD to Helen Pauline (Vollmer) Stave and Bennie Milton Stave. He spent his first years in Sisseton, and Kindred, SD and later lived in Circle, MT and Everette, WA where he graduated from…
March 16, 1947 - October 29, 2019
Spencer, IA
Raymond Earl Russell was born in Ida Grove, IA on January 19, 1950 to Edward and Ruth Janes Russell. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1969 and later took classes at ILCC. Raymond worked at Superior/Witco Manufacturing for many years. He also worked at Spencer…
January 19, 1950 - October 28, 2019
Okoboji, IA
Wilmina H. (Mina) Fear passed away on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake. Funeral services will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church in Arnolds Park on Friday, Oct. 25 with burial that afternoon in Lone Tree Cemetery at Everly. Visitation takes…
June 12, 1924 - October 21, 2019
January 25, 1935 - October 21, 2019
Normal, IL
Marion Howard Posthumus, the son of Gerrit and Bena (Holtrop) Posthumus, was born on May 1, 1932, in Sanborn, Iowa. He received his early education attending schools in Sanborn and Sheldon, graduating from Sheldon High School in 1949. After graduation he entered into the military on…
May 1, 1932 - October 20, 2019
Spencer, IA
Minnie Margaret Vance was born March 2, 1916 in Bronaugh. Mo to Asa and Pearl Smith Hair. She received her early education in Dickenson and Clay County Iowa rural schools,and attended high school at Okoboji Consolidated School. On August 17,1932 she married Charley Vance in Spirit Lake, IA
They…
March 2, 1916 - October 18, 2019
Spencer, IA
Tyson Ray Zellaha was born May 3, 1988 to parents Shane and Diana Zellaha in Alliance, NE. Tyson was raised in Spencer, IA with his sister Shayna. He graduated from Spencer High School with the class of 2006. Before graduation, Tyson enlisted into the United States Marine…
May 3, 1988 - October 18, 2019
Warner Funeral Home is sponsoring 'CIRCLE OF CARE', a six-week grief recovery support group for people grieving the death of a loved one. This group will begin at 6:30 p.m. on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH and will continue each week through NOVEMBER 14TH at the Spencer Area Activity…
October 7, 2019 - October 15, 2019
Sutherland, IA
Rebecca Joan Bedsaul, the daughter of John and Darlene Short, was born on December 11th, 1965 in Denison, IA. At a young age her family picked up and moved their lives to the beautiful town of Hope, Arkansas, after several years they returned to reside back in Denison, IA. Rebecca gave birth…
December 11, 1965 - October 15, 2019
Spencer, IA
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to Grace United Methodist Church of Spencer, or Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Frank John Rose, the son of Marion and Nellie (Barber) Rose, was born January 20, 1923 in Gillett Grove, Iowa. At a young…
January 20, 1923 - October 14, 2019
Royal, IA
Harry Louis “Skip” Ritchart, the son of Harry and Jimmie Ritchart was born November 7, 1947 in Orlando FL. Skip’s childhood was spent in Mallard, IA, until moving to Spencer, IA his junior year. He was baptized and confirmed member of Trinity Lutheran Church in…
November 7, 1947 - October 12, 2019
Wanda (Taylor) Eninger was born January 27, 1926, in Osceola County near Sibley, Iowa, to Dallas B. and Alice M. Winkel Taylor. As a child she contracted polio which caused her to start grade school at the age of seven. She attended her first year of high school in…
January 27, 1926 - October 11, 2019
Sutherland, IA
Frances May (Powell) Florine breathed her last on October 10, 2019 in Cherokee, Iowa. She was born May 30, 1923 in Sutherland, Iowa to Theodore and Julia (Sweeney) Powell, and lived almost all of her life in and around the community. She was baptized, had her first communion and was…
May 30, 1923 - October 10, 2019
Spencer, IA
Zerena Frances Dardis, was born on June 7, 1920 to Leslie Harlow and Lillie Mae Wirtz Simington in Dickens, Iowa. She spent her school years at Lake Center and Ayrshire graduating from Ayrshire High School in 1937.
On January 15, 1940, Zerena married Gilbert William Dardis…
June 7, 1920 - October 6, 2019
Spencer, IA
Marcene Gladys (Schultz) Briest died Sunday October 6, 2019 at her home in Spencer, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday October 28, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church, Spencer, with visitation beginning at 9:45 at the church.
Born February 13, 1936 in Glencoe, MN, Marcene…
February 13, 1936 - October 6, 2019
Spencer, IA
Iva Lea Faulkner, the daughter of Lee and Alice (Lawler) Johnson, was born May 23, 1929, in Dickens, IA. She was raised and received her early education in the Dickens, Gillett Grove, Greenville and Rossie areas, graduating from Greenville-Rossie High…
May 23, 1929 - October 5, 2019
Spencer, IA
Jay Dean Prange, the son of Gerrit and Esther (Vander Schaaf) Prange, was born on June 15, 1945 in Nebraska. He attended school in Sheldon and Spencer, graduating from Spencer High School in 1963. As a child, Jay spent summers with Dick and Marie Minen working on the…
June 15, 1945 - October 5, 2019
Spencer, IA
Larry was born on August 16th 1951 in Spencer, Iowa to Duane and Norma (Nelsen) Dotson. He spent his childhood in Spencer, IA with his three younger siblings, Rod, Sharon, and Janet. Larry graduated from the Spencer High School in 1969.
On July 6, 1974, Larry married Joan Uhe and to…
August 16, 1951 - October 5, 2019
Spencer, IA
Dave Duane Nissen, the son of Harold C. and Gladys J. Johnson Nissen, was born November 16, 1955, in Spencer, Iowa. Dave graduated from the Spencer High School in 1974. He furthered his education at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Dave worked as a meat cutter for 43 years at The…
November 16, 1955 - October 3, 2019
Bella Vista, AR
Theodore "Ted" Marvin Mincer, age 84 of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, October 2nd at Northwest Medical Center surrounded by family. Ted was born November 26, 1934 to Orlo and Winnie Mincer in Spencer, Iowa.
He graduated from Spencer High School in May of 1952. On…
November 26, 1934 - October 2, 2019
Spencer, IA
Steven Henry Brons, fourth child of Betty (Schmidt) and Henry Brons, was born in Sheldon, Iowa on August 13, 1955. He grew up in northwest Iowa and graduated from Terril High School in 1973.
Steven served his country with…
August 13, 1955 - October 1, 2019
Castle Rock, CO
Shirley JoAnn Morrow, the daughter of Harlan M. and Verna E. (Nelson) Syndergaard, was born on September 23, 1931 in Cedar Falls, IA. She lived on a farm southeast of Royal, IA and attended country school through the 8th grade. She spent her first year of high school in…
September 23, 1931 - September 30, 2019
Spencer, IA
THE FAMILY REQUESTS NO FLOWERS!
Memorials may be directed to the Abben Cancer Center in Spencer, Iowa
Wendell Louis Keir, the son of Robert and Lana (Peeso) Keir, was born March 25, 1942 in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Spencer. He received…
March 25, 1942 - September 26, 2019
Spencer, IA
Curtis Clyde Runkle, son of Clyde and Effie Mae Crawford, was born June 21, 1921 in Clay County, Iowa. Curtis grew up in the Moneta area, graduating from Moneta High School in 1939.
Curtis farmed until joining the Navy in 1942. Curtis was a…
June 21, 1921 - September 26, 2019
July 12, 1927 - September 23, 2019
Spencer, IA
Gertrude “Trudy” Marie Wedel was born April 5, 1928 in Milford, IA to John and Josephine (Uhlenkamp) Reiman. Trudy was the youngest in a family of four girls and two boys. She grew up on a farm south east of Milford, where she helped her dad with the chores including…
April 5, 1928 - September 22, 2019
April 27, 1932 - September 21, 2019
Spencer, IA
Steven John Fox, son of Stanley and Darlene (Reilly) Fox, was born on the 11th of February in 1968 in Sheldon, IA. His childhood years were spent as a Sheldon Orab where he excelled in swimming, track and field, wrestling and football. He went on to play college football and threw the shot put and…
February 11, 1968 - September 16, 2019
Spencer, IA
Klaas Dick Groen, the son of Benhard and Jennie (Nagel) Groen was born on February 26, 1936, near Rock Rapids, IA. He received his early education attending country school in Lyon County. After school, he worked for many area farmers.
Klaas married…
February 26, 1936 - September 16, 2019
Fostoria, IA
Ronald Wayne Potter, the son of Dwight and Edith (Batt) Potter, was born November 13, 1934 in Algona, IA. His childhood years were spent in Algona, IA and later Burt, IA until 1944. They moved to Fenton, IA in 1949, where he received his education, graduating from Fenton High…
November 13, 1934 - September 16, 2019
March 4, 1981 - September 13, 2019
Peterson and Arnolds Park, IA
THE FAMILY REQUESTS MEMORIALS IN LIEU OF FLOWERS PLEASE!
Please make the memorials payable to:
The Estate of Carlene Nothwehr
c/o Robin Singer
408 12th Avenue SW
LeMars, IA 51031
Carlene Marie Nothwehr, the daughter of Carl and Shirley (Bruner) Struve, was born February 7, 1946…
February 7, 1946 - September 11, 2019
Peterson, IA
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family.
Arden Bernard Raveling, the son of Ben and Lena (Knox) Raveling, was born December 16, 1927 in Clay County, Iowa. He was raised on a farm near Peterson, where he received his education, graduating from Peterson High…
December 16, 1927 - September 10, 2019
Spencer, IA
Merla “Jean” Halverson, the daughter of Forrest and Margaret (Duis) Fink, was born April 14, 1940 in Rural Sibley, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent on a farm between Sibley and Little Rock, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Little Rock High…
April 14, 1940 - September 7, 2019
October 15, 1939 - September 6, 2019
Spencer, IA
It is my privilege to tell you of the life of my husband, Digger! Digger was a giant of a man, that loved the Lord, his family, and kids, everybody’s kids! Yes, at Foundation he was known as kid whisperer!
Douglas Jon Cheevers was born on April 21, 1949, to Howard Cheevers and Pearl…
April 21, 1949 - September 6, 2019
Spencer, IA
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Spencer Sacred Heart Church, or the National Diabetes Association. Since it was important to him, his children request that you recycle an old greeting card, add a cute note to it, and use the money you saved on a new card for a donation to…
July 18, 1928 - September 5, 2019
Peterson, IA
In Lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family.
Norma Jean Raveling, the daughter of John and Serena (Norland) Plagman, was born January 1, 1932, in Clay County, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Peterson and later Linn Grove, Iowa, where she received her…
January 1, 1932 - August 30, 2019
Spencer, IA
Barbara Joan Dean, the daughter of Gerald “Jerry” and Helen (Stanton) Dean, was born February 22, 1954 in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spencer. Barb was a member of the VFW Spencerettes Drill Team during her school years and graduated from Spencer High…
February 22, 1954 - August 30, 2019
Spencer, IA
Richard Lee Jackson, the son of Marion and Virginia (Bing) Jackson, was born on March 26, 1944 in Storm Lake, IA. He was raised in the Newell, Jolley and then Albert City areas and attended high school in Rembrandt, graduating in 1963. Following high school, he farmed near…
March 26, 1944 - August 29, 2019
Spencer, IA
Violet Mae Larm-Mumford was born April 25, 1952. She was born in Royal, Iowa to Arthur Willam Larm and Stella Mae Willis. Violet passed away suddenly on August 24, 2019. Violet has 3 sisters: Nancy…
April 25, 1952 - August 24, 2019
Rembrandt, IA
Krystal Rose Marie Decker, age 56 of Rembrandt, Iowa passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at the Spencer Hospital in Spencer, Iowa.
Krystal was united in marriage to Bernard William “Bill” Decker on February 2, 1994 in Newell, Iowa. They were blessed by…
March 20, 1963 - August 23, 2019
Spirit Lake, IA
Jack Dean Krusenstjerna the son of Russell and Bertha (Clampitt) Krusenstjerna, was born on March 16, 1920 in Battle Creek, Iowa. Jack grew up in Odebolt and attended school there until 1936 when the family moved to Sioux City, IA, where he attended Central High School.…
March 16, 1920 - August 20, 2019
Ruthven, IA
Eula Marie Belken, the daughter of Orville and Loretta (Bennett) Utley was born November 11, 1944 in Spencer, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Spencer area, where she attended Spencer schools.
Eula married Dale Belken on April 7, 1961 in…
November 11, 1944 - August 17, 2019
Spencer, IA
Scott Leroy Moding, the son of Leslie and Irene (Grawet) Moding, was born on February 5, 1964, in Sioux City, Iowa. He grew up attending and graduating from Spencer High School in Spencer, Iowa in 1983. He was baptized and confirmed at First English Lutheran. After high…
February 5, 1964 - August 10, 2019
Spencer, IA
Ardyce Colleen (Tuschoff) Stevenson 91, of Spencer, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday August 10th, 2019. She had resided for the past 2 years at Northshire Nursing Home in Spencer.
Ardyce was born July 10th, 1928 near Moneta, Iowa to Jens…
July 10, 1928 - August 10, 2019
Peterson, IA
Roger Henry Kruse, the son of Alvin and Clara (Berg) Kruse was born August 11, 1932, in rural Peterson, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Royal area where he attended school and graduated from Royal High School in 1951. He attended Dana College in Blair, NE…
August 11, 1932 - August 9, 2019
Spencer, IA
Cleone Faye (Klett) Farquhar, the daughter of Charles and Mabel (Hakeman) Klett, was born September 20, 1922 on a farm near Lake Park, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent on the farm, where she attended country school and later graduated from Everly High School in 1940. After high…
September 20, 1922 - August 7, 2019
Emmetsburg, IA
Donald Duane Paulsen, the son of John Carl and Matilda Alvina (Wede) was born on July 26, 1928, in Lone Tree Township, Clay County, IA. His childhood years were spent on a farm near Moneta, IA. He attended school in Moneta and graduated from Moneta High…
July 26, 1928 - August 5, 2019
Spencer, IA
Virgil Eugene Schmeling, the son of Arthur and Rosa (Rambath) Schmeling was born May 30, 1931 near Cylinder, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Terril, IA area, where he attended school, and graduated from Arnolds Park High School in 1947.
…
May 30, 1931 - August 5, 2019
Spencer, IA
Beverly Carol Kenobbie, the daughter of Wesley and Margaret (Porter) Bryan, was born January 7, 1940 in Spencer, Iowa. She received her (1st - 12th grade) education at Greenville-Rossie Consolidated School.
In her younger years, Bev was involved in 4-H,…
January 7, 1940 - August 3, 2019
