Obituaries

Alice Marie Larson

Alice Marie Larson

Sep 12, 2020

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 16, 1957, Alice married James Larson in Jackson, Minnesota. Following their marriage, the couple...

Brice Lee  Archer

Brice Lee Archer

Sep 4, 2020

    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 at Fareway.  He worked for St. Luke Lutheran Home as a dietary aide.  Brice then got his...

Rickey "Rick" Lee Brandsrud

Rickey "Rick" Lee Brandsrud

Aug 30, 2020

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 illness.

 

     The family moved to Seattle Washington in 1966 where Rick finished his education and joined the US Navy in 1972. ...

Dr. Sherry Folsom -Meek

Dr. Sherry Folsom -Meek

Aug 29, 2020

     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. Sherry was born on July 25, 1944 in Iowa City, Iowa to parents Richard D....

Clarence "Bud" Leroy Taylor

Clarence "Bud" Leroy Taylor

Aug 27, 2020

***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, and Dickens area.  He received his education at Meadow School #6, a country...

Barbara  Lee Uhl

Barbara Lee Uhl

Aug 25, 2020

SERVICES Graveside services will take place 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 2, at Lakeview Gardens Cemetery in Spirit Lake. INTERMENT Lakeview Gardens CemeterySpirit Lake, Iowa

David K. Oltman

David K. Oltman

Aug 25, 2020

         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 Grundy High School in 1968. After high school he worked at Spokesman Press for a short time...

Eileen Alma Lanning

Eileen Alma Lanning

Aug 25, 2020

****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.  She received her education in Humboldt schools, graduating from Humboldt High School.

     Eileen married...

Mario Adrian Zubia

Mario Adrian Zubia

Aug 23, 2020

***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 ZubiaBrother of Fernando E. Zubia, Jr. and Josefina ZubiaUncle of Adrian Zubia SERVICES Graveside Services will be held 11:00 A.M.,...

Norman Goodwin "Tubby" Halverson

Norman Goodwin "Tubby" Halverson

Aug 22, 2020

     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 U.S. Navy. He entered into the military on April 26, 1944. He served...

Marjorie Ann Dalen

Marjorie Ann Dalen

Aug 20, 2020

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 remembered by sisters Obby Brobst and Darlene Lair.  Children Diane...

Aubree Elizabeth  Biedenfeld

Aubree Elizabeth Biedenfeld

Aug 19, 2020

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 grave marker will read “we’ll love you till the...

Charles Arthur Hagedorn

Charles Arthur Hagedorn

Aug 13, 2020

    

     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, Marvin Hagedorn with heavy equipment for a short time before moving on...

Audrey Marie Van Overbeke

Audrey Marie Van Overbeke

Aug 12, 2020

     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 Church in Minneota, MN. The couple spent their early married years in Minnesota and...

Robert Charles Donahoo

Robert Charles Donahoo

Aug 11, 2020

     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 May 24, 1958, Robert married Wanda Nothwehr at St. John’s Church in Rural Peterson. He...

Ver Nelda  Bumann

Ver Nelda Bumann

Aug 9, 2020

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, Iowa.  She graduated from Brooke Consolidated School in 1945. 

She married Orren Bumann of...

Roland Leigh Sindt

Roland Leigh Sindt

Aug 7, 2020

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 married Lucy Meyerdirk on April 3, 1981 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Everly,...

Thomas "Fred" Pote

Thomas "Fred" Pote

Aug 7, 2020

     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 School.

     Fred enlisted in the U.S. Marines before being medically discharged. He then worked for the Union...

John Francis Fogarty

John Francis Fogarty

Aug 5, 2020

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 Mechanics program.John married Holly Funk on September 29, 1979, at...

Melissa Marie Sebastian

Melissa Marie Sebastian

Aug 5, 2020

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 spent in Spirit Lake where she graduated in 1980.Melissa married Kevin (Sebastian) on July...

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