Obituaries

Darrel Richard Forslund Sr.

Darrel Richard Forslund Sr.

May 10, 2014

Darrel Richard Forslund, Sr., was born on September 26, 1940 in Hollywood CA, firstborn to Richard and Ruth (Larson) Forslund. He grew up in Fort Dodge and graduated from FDSH in 1959. He married Julie Fishel on August 26, 1961 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge, Iowa. After a few years in the Air Force serving as a B52...

David Lawayne Nelson

David Lawayne Nelson

May 6, 2014

Dave was born January 23, 1953 in Spencer, Iowa. The first-born child to Bob and Arlene (Goyette) Nelson he was raised with a younger brother and partner in crime, Donny. He spent his childhood helping out around the family's pharmacy and enjoying summer days on Lake Okoboji. Dave graduated from Spencer High School in 1971 and continued his education through...

Janet Kay Horning

Janet Kay Horning

May 3, 2014

Janet Kay Horning, the daughter of Elmer and Pearl (Rabbe) Bruggeman, was born September 28, 1940 in Iowa City, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent near Lake City, IA, where she received her education. After her schooling, she worked at a hospital in Fort Dodge, IA. Janet married Gary Horning on June 23, 1970 in Omaha, NE. Following their marriage...

Lois Merchant

Lois Merchant

Apr 29, 2014

Lois Merchant was born June 2, 1937 in Omaha, Nebraska to Lawrence and Mildred (Donahoo) Sandy. She grew up on a farm near Gretna, NE, graduating from Gretna High School in 1954. After graduation, she attended Wayne State Teacher's College, where she earned her elementary teaching certificate. While in college, she met and married Frank Merchant on December 29, 1956....

Helen Anna Wilken

Helen Anna Wilken

Apr 29, 2014

Helen Anna Wilken, the daughter of Herman and Anna (Bokker) Wilken, was born July 18, 1914, in Monticello, IN. Her childhood years were spent in Everly where she received her education, graduating from Everly High School in 1933. She later attended a business college in Cedar Rapids. After her schooling, she worked as a secretary to the administrator at St....

Edward J. Krebs

Edward J. Krebs

Apr 29, 2014

Edward Joseph Krebs died in his home on April 29, 2014 after a short but courageous battle with stomach cancer. Ed was born on July 1, 1945 in Manson, Iowa and started his life living in a chicken coop. No joke. Born to Don and Martha (Harrold) Krebs, he was raised with seven siblings: Karen (Chuck) Seymour, Mary Kay (Don)...

Clara 'Genevieve' Sparks

Clara 'Genevieve' Sparks

Apr 26, 2014

Clara Genevieve Sparks, the daughter of Watson and Clara Bottenfield Barton, was born June 4, 1924 in Altoona, PA. As a young child, both of her parents passed away and she was raised by her grandmother. She received her early education and graduated from Bedford High School in Pennsylvania. On September 11, 1942, Genevieve married Fred Barkley Sparks in Winchester,...

Steve Chalstrom

Steve Chalstrom

Apr 25, 2014

Steve was not only a son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend, he was a man who embraced life with love and passion. His passion for life touched the lives of so many from his childhood days growing up in Spencer, to his time on the family farm and his days as a college student at the University of Iowa. After...

Flavius 'Andy' Dodge

Flavius 'Andy' Dodge

Apr 25, 2014

Flavius 'Andy' Anderson Dodge, was born September 29, 1918 on the Dodge family farm near Langodn, IA; His parents were Walter H. and Vina E. (Anderson) Dodge. His early education was received at Meadow #5, Langdon, and he graduated from Lake Center High School in 1936. He attended Iowa State College and also DeVry University in Chicago. Andy later enlisted...

David Sorter

David Sorter

Apr 25, 2014

David Robert Sorter, the son of Robert and Florence (Robinson) Sorter was born September 23, 1956 in Los Angeles, CA. his childhood years were spent in the Minneapolis, MN area where he attended school through 8th grade, before moving to Janesville, IA where he graduated in 1975. David enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1975 and served until his Honorable...

Lawrence 'Larry' Hobert Connell

Lawrence 'Larry' Hobert Connell

Apr 23, 2014

Lawrence (Larry) Hobert Connell, 91, of Spencer, Iowa, passed away at Spencer Hospital on April 23, 2014, after a brief illness. Larry was born June 13, 1922, in Arnolds Park, Iowa, to George and Emma (Schweizer) Connell. After a difficult childhood during the depression era, he quit school in 10th grade in 1939, and joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. He...

Louise T. Heinrichs

Louise T. Heinrichs

Apr 21, 2014

Louise T. Heinrichs, the daughter of Lawrence and Regina (Booth) Winker was born May 18, 1932 in Carroll, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Carroll area where she attended school. She married Virgil 'Corkey' Heinrichs on June 1, 1950 at St. John's Catholic Church in Arcadia, IA. Louise enjoyed housekeeping, sewing her kids' clothes, knitting, and especially spending...

Kathleen 'Kay' A. Filloon

Kathleen 'Kay' A. Filloon

Apr 20, 2014

Kathleen A. "Kay" Filloon, the daughter of John and Margaret (Walsh) Ford, was born December 24, 1930 on a farm northwest of Laurens, Iowa. She was raised on that farm and attended country school through the 8th grade. She later attended and graduated from Laurens High School in 1949. Following high school, she continued her education at Cedar Falls, IA,...

Jean Anne Richards

Jean Anne Richards

Apr 19, 2014

Jean Anne Richards, the daughter of Anthony and Marguerite (Doyle) Rubes, was born on August 8, 1926, in Spencer, IA. She was raised and received her early education in Spencer, graduating from Spencer High School as the valedictorian of her class. On April 5, 1947, Jean married Robert Richards in Spencer, IA. To this union two children were born: Linda...

Richard Jay Wells

Richard Jay Wells

Apr 18, 2014

Richard Jay Wells, the son of Jerry Grotzky and Carol Campbell Scott, was born on September 1, 1956, in Hartley, IA. In 1976, Richard married Joanne Wilson, and to this union two children were born. Richard had three children: Mitch Nehring of Estherville, IA, Montana Wells of Spencer, IA, and Nakoma Wells of Estherville, IA. He worked for Campbell's Tree...

Maxine Elda Busse

Maxine Elda Busse

Apr 17, 2014

Maxine Elda Busse, the daughter of William and Sena (Jepsen) Busse, was born February 25, 1930 in Pronto, MN. Her family moved to Spencer, Iowa when she was a young child. She received her education in Spencer schools and graduated from Spencer High School in 1948. Maxine lived her adult life in Spencer, where she worked as a linotype operator...

Grace Alvina Johnson

Grace Alvina Johnson

Apr 16, 2014

Grace Alvina Johnson, the daughter of Henry T. and Lilla (Hicks) Hanson, was born April 4, 1924, in Jackson County, MN. Her childhood years were spent in Windom, MN, where she received her education, graduating from Windom High School. Grace married James Wendell Johnson on June 8, 1942, in Lawton, OK. Following their marriage, Wendell entered the military until 1945....

Ronald Dale Eaton

Ronald Dale Eaton

Apr 15, 2014

Ronald Dale Eaton, the son of Leo and Hazel (Sweet) Eaton, was born on August 20, 1947, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was raised and received his early education in Rockwell City, graduating from high school in 1966. After graduation he entered into the military on December 30, 1966, serving in the U.S. Army. Ronald served during the Vietnam conflict....

Kenneth Graesing

Kenneth Graesing

Apr 13, 2014

SERVICES There will be no formal services. OFFICIATING CASKET BEARERS VISITATION MUSIC INTERMENT

Carmen Alethia Stier

Carmen Alethia Stier

Apr 13, 2014

Carmen Alethia Stier, the daughter of James and Emma (Bateman) Harrell, was born June 3, 1940, in Columbia, NC. Her childhood years were spent in Columbia where she received her education. After high school, she attended and graduated from Hicks Academy of Beauty & Culture in Norfolk, VA. Carmen married Burdette Stier on March 17, 1965, in Columbia, NC. Following...

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