Obituaries

Robert Wayne Peterson

Robert Wayne Peterson

Jan 14, 2007

Robert W. (Bob) Peterson was born April 20, 1927 in Algona, Iowa to Herbert and Minnie Bowers Peterson. He was raised in the Minneapolis, Minnesota and Algona, Iowa areas. In 1944, Robert enlisted in the United States Navy, serving in the Pacific Theater as a Machinist Mate until 1946. Robert worked as a carpenter in the area before retiring in...

Opal Lucille Sanderson

Opal Lucille Sanderson

Jan 13, 2007

Opal Lucille Sanderson, the daughter of Elmer and Mabel Anderson Floren, was born September 12, 1908 in Centerville, SD. When she was a child the family moved to the Webb, Marathon area. She received her education in this area. On May 25, 1925, Opal and Lloyd Sanderson were united in marriage and from then on they lived in the community...

E. Bibiana Schallau

E. Bibiana Schallau

Jan 12, 2007

E. Bibiana Schallau, the daughter of Henry and Rosa Brecht Schallau, was born on July 19, 1908 in Sutherland, Iowa. She received her early education and graduated from Calumet High School and from University of Iowa School of Nursing. After Graduation, she worked at University of Iowa Hospital for nine years. She then attended UCLA and Los Angeles Children's Hospital...

David William Dykstra

David William Dykstra

Jan 11, 2007

of Rockford, Illinois formerly of Everly, Iowa. Dr. David William Dykstra, son of Lester and Barbara Dykstra of Everly, Iowa was born March 30, 1953 in Spencer, IA and died January 11, 2007 in Rockford, Illinois. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in May City, Iowa and attended grade school and high school at Everly Community...

Don Momsen

Don Momsen

Jan 11, 2007

Don Dean Momsen, the son of Chris and Lucille (Swanson) Momsen was born March 22, 1936, in Lake View, Iowa. He graduated from Lake View High School in 1954. On April 14, 1957, Don was united in marriage to Eileen Fisher in Lake View. Following their marriage, Don served in the United States Army from 1959-1960 where he was stationed...

June Cleon Johann

June Cleon Johann

Jan 10, 2007

June Cleon Johann, the daughter of A.W. and Mae Belle Kellum Stahly, was born June 6, 1917 in Hartley, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Hartley, where she received her education, graduating from Hartley High School in 1934. Following her schooling, she worked in Hartley. June married Clayton K. Johann on September 15, 1941 in Omaha, Nebraska. After their...

Charles Shewmaker

Charles Shewmaker

Jan 10, 2007

Charles Clifford Shewmaker, the son of Edd and Rosa (Brake) Shewmaker, was born on March 11, 1913, in Newton, IA. His early years were spent in Webb, IA, where he received his early education and graduated from Webb High School. Charles married Marjorie Schwarck on September 26, 1943 in Spencer, IA. Following their marriage, they farmed in the Webb area....

Gloria Jean Nielsen

Gloria Jean Nielsen

Jan 8, 2007

Gloria Jean Nielsen, the daughter of Henry Ellis and Clara (Larson) Breneman, was born on November 14, 1927, in Sherburn, MN. She received her early education in Trimont and graduated from High School in Sherburn. Following high school, she attended Gustavus Aldolphus College for one year. On December 14, 1946, Jean married Floyd Kenneth Nielsen in Mankato, MN. Following their...

Paul William Grothe

Paul William Grothe

Jan 8, 2007

Paul William Grothe, the son of Joe and Rose Hettenbach Grothe, was born July 2, 1939 in Creighton, Nebraska. His early childhood years were spent in Creighton and at age 9, his family moved to Forest City, Iowa, where he continued his education, graduating from Forest City High School in 1957. He moved to Sutherland, Iowa in 1957 and worked...

Hollan Joshua Scott

Hollan Joshua Scott

Jan 8, 2007

SERVICES Funeral Services were held by the family on Tuesday, January 9, 2007. OFFICIATING CASKET BEARERS VISITATION MUSIC INTERMENT Warner Funeral Home of Spencer is in charge of arrangements.

Ofelia A. Sennert

Ofelia A. Sennert

Jan 8, 2007

Ofelia A. Sandajan Sennert, the daughter of Tismome and Teefista Arceo Sandajan, was born October 16, 1957 in Taney Rizal, Phillipines. Her childhood years were spent in the Phillipines. Ofelia married James Sennert on July 20, 1985 in Taney Rizal, Phillipines. Following their marriage, they moved to Spencer in 1987. She became an American citizen in 1992. Ofelia worked for...

Maynard Lee Ott

Maynard Lee Ott

Jan 6, 2007

Maynard Lee Ott, the son of Emmert and Anna Nath Ott, was born November 7, 1938 in Everly, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Everly, where he attended country school and later graduated from Everly High School. Following his schooling, he entered the military and served with the U.S. Army from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1959. After...

Violet Johanna Wittfoth

Violet Johanna Wittfoth

Jan 5, 2007

Violet Johanna Wittfoth was born to Jack & Johanna Behrends on August 28, 1928 in Spencer, Iowa. She was raised and completed her schooling in Everly, Iowa. On July 2, 1950, she married Louis John Wittfoth in Pipestone, MN. They had two children: a daughter, Jolene and a son, John. They lived and raised their family for five years around...

Jeannette C. Gordon

Jeannette C. Gordon

Jan 3, 2007

Jeanette C. Gordon, the daughter of E. L and Amy Hopkins Coffman, was born June 26, 1917 in Laurens, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Laurens, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating in 1935. Following her graduation from high school, she attended and graduated from Buena Vista College with a degree in Elementary Education. Following college, she taught...

Thurma E. Farris

Thurma E. Farris

Jan 2, 2007

Thurma Esther Farris, the daughter of Ben and Anna Jochims Decker, was born December 18, 1918 in Pocahontas County, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Linn Grove, where she received her education. Thurma married Leon Larson in 1936. Following their marriage, they lived in Linn Grove. Leon passed away in 1947. Thurma married Harvey Farris in 1948 and they...

Helen M. Mills

Helen M. Mills

Jan 2, 2007

Helen Mildred Mills, the daughter of Russell and Hannah Siefken Adams, was born October 1, 1914 in Clay County, Rossie, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Rossie, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating in 1932. Following her schooling, she lived on a farm near Rossie and did housework for several families in the Rossie area. Helen married Clarence...

Cora Jane Lockey

Cora Jane Lockey

Dec 30, 2006

Cora Jane Lockey, the daughter of Sylvester and Alta Diggs Handy, was born July 4, 1912 in Winterset, Iowa. Cora was raised in Winterset where she received her early education. On July 3, 1929, Cora married Orlo Ray Lockey in Spencer, Iowa. Following their marriage, they made their home in Spencer. Cora worked with her husband on the farm along...

Marcia Britt Haffner

Marcia Britt Haffner

Dec 29, 2006

Marcia Britt Haffner, the daughter of Ralph Cary and Lois Emily Britt Kiblinger, was born March 4, 1937 in Muncie, Indiana. Her childhood years were spent in Muncie, where she received her education, graduating from Muncie Central High School. Marcia married Bobby Gene Haffner on February 21, 1953 in Muncie, IN. Following their marriage, they lived in Indiana until July...

Virginia Mae Church

Virginia Mae Church

Dec 29, 2006

Virginia Mae Hackler Tomford Church, the daughter of Cebert and Nellie (Chase) Hackler was born August 12, 1928, in Storm Lake, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Storm Lake where she graduated from Storm Lake High School. Following graduation she attended one year at Buena Vista College. Following her graduation, Virginia moved to Washington D.C. where she worked for...

Kenneth Lee Walker

Kenneth Lee Walker

Dec 27, 2006

Kenneth Lee Walker, the son of Ivan "Bud" and Hazel Knutson Walker, was born March 29, 1939 in Emmetsburg, IA. His childhood years were spent in Emmetsburg, where he received his education in Emmetsburg schools. Most of his adult life was spent in Spencer, where he worked at Aalf's Manufacturing for many years and later Hardee's. Ken married Helen K....

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