Obituaries

Jan 12, 2025

Jan 12, 2025

Steven Eugene Nissen, the son of Harold and Gladys (Johnson) Nissen was born August 28, 1951 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in Spencer, IA, where he attended school and graduated from Spencer High School in 1969. Steve married the love of his life, Patricia Feller on September 5, 1970 in Granville, IA. Steve and Pat went on...

Jan 12, 2025

  The world was blessed with the radiant spirit of Sara Ann (Hurst) Schmidt, the daughter of Philip and Cheryl (Beck) Hurst, on July 10,1980 in Spencer, IA. After a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Sara was called home by the Lord on January 12, 2025, where she was reunited with her cherished family in Heaven. 

 Sara grew up in...

Jan 10, 2025

 Samuel Howard Fay born January 10, 2025 at the Spencer Hospital passed away peacefully with his parents Brian and Nicole (Dowdy) Fay by his side.

  Samuel is survived by his parents Brian and Nicole; sister Cheyenne Fay; grandmothers Mary Dowdy and Chris Campbell; aunts Amy (Gary) Bang, Amber Dowdy; uncles Kyle Campbell, Zack Fay, Tyler Fay, Aaron Dowdy, Zander Dowdy...

Jan 7, 2025

     Roger Kay Clark, son of Richard (“Dick”) and Helen (Terwilliger) Clark was born on March 10, 1940 in Mason City, Iowa. He graduated from Garner High School and attended Iowa State University in Ames. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 1963. He received his Professional Engineer license and Land Surveyor license. 

    After...

Jan 6, 2025

John Charles Feldhacker passed away while in hospice care for cancer at 5:20 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the Longhouse Care Center in Spencer. John was 63 years, 3 months, and 2 days at the time of his passing. A celebration of life will be at a later date. 

John Charles Feldhacker was born on October 4, 1961, in...

Dec 29, 2024

 Brett Anthony Curry, the son of Darrell Lee and Lucille Marjorie (Skartwed) Curry, was born on June 21, 1966 in Newton, IA. As a young child his family moved to Aurelia where he was raised and attended grade school. The family moved to Spencer in 1980 and Brett finished his schooling and graduated from Spencer High School. Following high school,...

Dec 25, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Roger William Munden of Hartley Community Memorial Health Center and formerly of Royal, IA, at the age of 72 on December 25th, 2024. The funeral will be a private ceremony remembering Roger Munden in the presence of close family.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents George and Francis Munden and an...

Dec 21, 2024

Glenda Kay (Morfitt) Durst, beloved daughter of Millard and Gladys (Schroder) Morfitt, was born on May 11, 1936, on a farm near Sanborn, Iowa. She graduated from Archer High School in 1954 and pursued her passion for teaching at Iowa State Teachers College. Glenda began her teaching career in the elementary schools of Emmetsburg, Arnold’s Park, and Milford. She later...

Dec 21, 2024

 Beverly Hazel Wigen Harris, age 91, of Spencer, IA passed away on December 21, 2024 surrounded by her children.

 Beverly was born on January 23, 1933 in Ayrshire, IA. Bev was the fifth child of Louis George Wigen Sr and Marlis Hanson Wigen. Louis and Marlis raised seven children on their Ayrshire Family Farm, Rozella Margaret Louise (Peggy), Louis George Jr,...

Dec 20, 2024

   Lorelei Scholten Meeter of Spencer, IA, passed away on Friday, December 20th, 2024 after a long battle with lung cancer.

   Lorelei was born on December 5th, 1959 to John and Berendena (Brinks) Scholten in Slaton, MN. At age 3, her family moved to Hull, IA, and at age 14 they moved to an acreage near Boyden, IA, where she...

Dec 17, 2024

Andrea Dailey - April 19, 1952 - Dec. 17, 2024 

 Andrea, daughter of Bill and Betty, (Bang) Dailey was born April 19, 1952 in Spencer, Iowa. She was baptized at Bethany Lutheran Church. She recieved her education and graduated in 1971 at Spencer High School.

 She had various jobs, in 1973 she started working at the Spencer Hospital. She worked there for...

Dec 17, 2024

    Marvin Leon Erickson passed away in Spencer, Iowa, on December 17, 2024. He was 94 years old. Marvin was born on June 25, 1930 to Anton & Erdena (Argraves) Erickson in Aurelia, Iowa. He was the ninth child with eight older brothers and sisters, and three younger brothers.

   Marvin is survived by his children Gregory Erickson of Spencer,...

Dec 15, 2024

Dec 15, 2024

Charlotte Ann Maassen was born on February 2, 1970, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Marvin Menting and Linda (Woolery) Menting. During her childhood, she traveled with her parents as her father worked as a lineman. In 1973, her family moved to Spencer, where she attended school. Charlotte graduated from Spencer High School in 1988. During her high school years, she sang...

Dec 12, 2024

Walter Eugene Bern Jr. was born February 12, 1941. Walter Jr. was a first generation American born to Walter Bern Sr. and Elaine (Howe) Bern. Walter Sr. immigrated with his family as a young boy from Germany in 1928. The couple eventually settled in Primghar, IA where Walter Jr. was born.

 Walter Jr. loved and played football in high school. He...

Dec 9, 2024

Mr. Wendell Anderson 96, of Spencer passed away on December 9th at St. Luke's Nursing Home in Spencer. 

Wendell was born on November 8th, 1928 on the Anderson family farm, north of Gillett Grove to Celia Mae (Davis) and Elmer Herman Anderson. It was on the family farm where he and his two brothers and three sisters played many innings of...

Dec 8, 2024

Ruth Evelyn Ferguson of Spirit Lake, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, just two weeks shy of her 92nd birthday.

 Ruth was born on December 22, 1932, in Coon Rapids, Iowa, to Charles and Olive Davidson. She grew up on the family farm alongside her brother Lee, cherishing her rural upbringing while developing a lifelong love of the...

Dec 5, 2024

Shorty's wishes were to be cremated and private services will be held at a later date.

Dec 5, 2024

Edwin Harry Frink, born March 23rd 1952 (aged 72) Passed away in his home in Royal, IA on the night of December 5th, 2024. 

 

 In the course of his life, he traveled through many states, acquiring a multitude of skills. Edwin had a knack for learning and quickly became skilled in the work he did. He loved motorcycles, cars, and all...