Obituaries

Sharon Ann Verner

Sharon Ann Verner

Apr 13, 2023

Sharon Ann Verner, the daughter of Larry and Wanda (Atkins) Marshall, was born December 9, 1945 in Humboldt, NE.  Her father was a manager for Montgomery Ward & Company and the family moved often before settling in Spencer where she attended school.  It was there she met Robert "Bob' Verner and they married on Novemeber 16, 1964 in Jackson, MN.  Following...

Craig Cretsinger

Craig Cretsinger

Apr 11, 2023

 Craig Eugene Cretsinger, 70, the son of Lyle and Dollie (Bloodsworth) Cretsinger was born on October 12, 1952 at Ladd Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska. Due to his father being in the construction business, the family moved several times before settling in Spencer in 1958, where Craig attended Spencer Schools graduating in 1970.  After graduating from Iowa Lakes Community...

Dennis Dean Johanson

Dennis Dean Johanson

Apr 8, 2023

Dennis "Denny" Dean Johanson, 72, was born to Gus and Marjorie Johanson on December 5th, 1950, in Spencer. His childhood years were spent in Royal where he received his education at Clay Central and graduated in 1969 and then enlisted in the Navy. He served until 1973 where some of his time was served onboard the USS Hancock. After serving...

Evelyn Marie Winterboer

Evelyn Marie Winterboer

Apr 4, 2023

Evelyn Marie Roberts was born on Nov.05, 1923, daughter of Mary Jessen and Grover Roberts, in Clay county Iowa. Evelyn was one of seven sisters, Maurine, Maxine, Belva, Betty Jean, Joyce, and Elaine (Babs) and one brother, Howard. All of her sisters and her brother have passed on. Evelyn was baptized at the Everly Methodist Church.

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Darlene Sickelka

Darlene Sickelka

Apr 3, 2023

 

     Darlene Sickelka, the daughter of Erwin and Frieda (Tesch) Mesner, was born on October 18, 1930, on a farm southwest of Paullina, IA. She was raised in Paullina until she was 8 and then the family moved to Germantown, IA. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church and attended Germantown Parochial School until the...

Patricia Ann Thuringer

Patricia Ann Thuringer

Mar 31, 2023

     Let me introduce you to Patricia Ann Thuringer, world record holder for Mother-Of-The-Year from 1959 through 2023 and CEO of the crazy Thuringer family. Unfortunately, Pat passed away peacefully on Friday, March 31st at 89 years young. Even though it was a sad moment for everyone here on earth, we’re sure it was a celebrations of all celebrations...

Sandra "Sandi"  Wilmot

Sandra "Sandi" Wilmot

Mar 29, 2023

     Sandra (“Sandi”) Sue Wilmot, the daughter of Arthur and Grace (Hessenius) Mugge was born in Spencer, Iowa on February 13, 1942.  Sandi spent her childhood years in Spencer where she received her education, graduating from Spencer High School.  Sandi’s childhood years were spent actively involved in 4-H showing cattle, winning blue ribbons in showing her prized calves and...

Shirley Jean Kesterson

Shirley Jean Kesterson

Mar 29, 2023

     Shirley Jean Kesterson, the daughter of Fred and Margaret (Halligan) Sullivan, was born January 6, 1940, in Moorland, IA.  Shirley received her early education and graduated from Moorland High School.      On March 1, 1960, Shirley was united in marriage to Raymond Kesterson.  Following their marriage, Shirley stayed home and raised their six children.  Later, she worked...

Barbara  Boardman

Barbara Boardman

Mar 26, 2023

     Barbara Winslow Boardman, 65, of Media, Pa., formerly of Spencer, passed away March 26.      She was born August 2, 1957, in Spencer, Iowa, the fourth child of Wayne and Mary Annette “Sammy” Winslow. At Spencer High School, she was a standout in debate, winning the state title in Extemporaneous Speaking.      Barbara graduated in 1979...

Velma Marie Hamrick

Velma Marie Hamrick

Mar 25, 2023

Velma Marie Flint Hamrick, the daughter of George and Elizabeth Flint, was born February 5th, 1926 in Meadow Township. Her childhood years were spent on a farm near Langdon, Iowa.  She was so excited to have a younger brother Bill.  She graduated from Spencer High School in 1943.  She loved her job at the telephone office in Spencer and she...

John Leroy Olson

John Leroy Olson

Mar 23, 2023

     John Leroy Olson, Spencer, IA passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.  He was the son of Irvin and Edith Olson. He was born on the family farm near Spencer, IA. John graduated from Spencer High School in 1947. After graduation from Iowa State College in Ames, IA, he earned a Master’s Degree from Fresno State University.   ...

Norma Lea Knight

Norma Lea Knight

Mar 22, 2023

  Norma Lea (Jipson) Knight, 91, passed away on March 22, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. She was born in Moneta, IA on September 6, 1931, to the late M. Duane and Edith (Hill) Jipson. Her family moved to Chokio, MN when she was 5 years old. She graduated from Chokio High School in 1949 and Fairview School...

David Hugh Smith

David Hugh Smith

Mar 22, 2023

      David Hugh Smith, the son of Russell and Marian (Johnson) Smith, was born on June 25, 1936 in Spencer, Iowa. He grew up in Spencer where he also attended school, graduating from Spencer High School in 1955. Following high school he attended Barber College in Sioux City, IA.       On August 10, 1958, David married Betty...

Beverly  Marie Pearson

Beverly Marie Pearson

Mar 20, 2023

https://www.lakesart.org/special/artists-celebration-life-beverly-pearson-1928-2023     Beverly Schultz Pearson, 96, of Okoboji, IA passed away peacefully on the first day of Spring, March 20, 2023, with family by her side.A private family burial was held in Riverside Cemetery in Spencer, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held this summer in Okoboji at Pearson Lakes Art Center, on July 29, 2023.Beverly Mary (Schultz)...

Mildred M. Scharnberg

Mildred M. Scharnberg

Mar 19, 2023

   Mildred Margaret (Millie) Scharnberg passed away March 19, 2023, at St. Luke Lutheran Home, her residence since 2018. She was 99 years old.      Millie was born near Cornell, Iowa. on August 31, 1923. to Jennie (French) and Walter Struve. Her family moved to several farms during her childhood in the Rossie/Royal/Linn Grove area. She attended school in...

Bernadine Grace Meyer

Bernadine Grace Meyer

Mar 18, 2023

Bernadine Grace Meyer passed away suddenly from a heart attack on March 18, her 64th birthday.  Her passing leaves a huge hole in the hearts of her family, friends, and pets.  Left to cherish her memory forever are her beloved daughter Jennie Davilla and partner Matt Hansen, beloved grandchildren Isabelle and Cortland Ries, her beloved siblings Becky Gilstrap (Thomas), Rhonda...

June  Mildred Davis

June Mildred Davis

Mar 17, 2023

     June Mildred Davis, the daughter of Ambrose and Elizabeth Flugel Heinis, was born December 22, 1920, in Morristown, Minnesota.  Her childhood years were spent in Marcus where she received her early education and graduated from the Marcus High School.      June married Dale Burton Davis on February 25, 1945, in Marcus, Iowa.  Following their marriage, they lived...

Mark Allen Schmid

Mark Allen Schmid

Mar 17, 2023

     Mark Allen Schmid, 72, of Everly, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, March 17, 2023.       Mark was born to John and Erma Schmid in Spencer, Iowa on July 10, 1950.  He was raised on a farm south of Fostoria and graduated from Spencer High School in 1968.  His profound love...

Burton "Butch" Lee Sierck

Burton "Butch" Lee Sierck

Mar 11, 2023

     Burton “Butch” Lee Sierck of Spencer, Iowa passed away peacefully at his home on March 11, 2023, at the age of 87.       Butch was the son of Otto & Hortense (Hartman) Sierck and born in Alta, Iowa on December 16, 1935. Butch moved to Spencer, Iowa in June of 1947 and graduated from Spencer High School...

Lynne Karla Niemeyer

Lynne Karla Niemeyer

Mar 11, 2023

     Lynne Karla Niemeyer, the daughter of Lyle and Gertrude (Uhr) Godfredsen, was born on December 19, 1946, in Spirit Lake, Iowa. She was raised and received her early education in Spirit Lake before moving to Spencer at the age of 17.      She married James Newcomb and to this union two children were born: Rick and Randy....

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