Obituaries

Marcene Gladys Briest

Marcene Gladys Briest

Oct 6, 2019

Marcene Gladys (Schultz) Briest died Sunday October 6, 2019 at her home in Spencer, Iowa.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday October 28, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church, Spencer, with visitation beginning at 9:45 at the church.

Born February 13, 1936 in Glencoe, MN, Marcene was one of ten children born to William and Martha...

Zerena Frances Dardis

Zerena Frances Dardis

Oct 6, 2019

Zerena Frances Dardis, was born on June 7, 1920 to Leslie Harlow and Lillie Mae Wirtz Simington in Dickens, Iowa. She spent her school years at Lake Center and Ayrshire graduating from Ayrshire High School in 1937.

     On January 15, 1940, Zerena married Gilbert William Dardis at Sacred Heart Church in Ayrshire, Iowa. She and Gilbert farmed until moving...

Jay Dean Prange

Jay Dean Prange

Oct 5, 2019

     Jay Dean Prange, the son of Gerrit and Esther (Vander Schaaf) Prange, was born on June 15, 1945 in Nebraska.  He attended school in Sheldon and Spencer, graduating from Spencer High School in 1963.  As a child, Jay spent summers with Dick and Marie Minen working on the farm in Firth, NE.  Upon graduating high school, he joined...

Iva Lea Faulkner

Iva Lea Faulkner

Oct 5, 2019

     Iva Lea Faulkner, the daughter of Lee and Alice (Lawler) Johnson, was born May 23, 1929, in Dickens, IA. She was raised and received her early education in the Dickens, Gillett Grove, Greenville and Rossie areas, graduating from Greenville-Rossie High School.

     Iva Married Darrell Faulkner on September 20, 1948, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. They...

Larry  Duane Dotson

Larry Duane Dotson

Oct 5, 2019

Larry was born on August 16th 1951 in Spencer, Iowa to Duane and Norma (Nelsen) Dotson.  He spent his childhood in Spencer, IA with his three younger siblings, Rod, Sharon, and Janet. Larry graduated from the Spencer High School in 1969. 

On July 6, 1974, Larry married Joan Uhe and to this union 2 children were born, Tony and Laura,...

Dave  Nissen

Dave Nissen

Oct 3, 2019

Dave Duane Nissen, the son of Harold C. and Gladys J. Johnson Nissen, was born November 16, 1955, in Spencer, Iowa.  Dave graduated from the Spencer High School in 1974.  He furthered his education at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa.Dave worked as a meat cutter for 43 years at The Butcher Shop, Super Valu, Fareway, Greenville Locker, Laurens...

Theodore "Ted" Marvin Mincer

Theodore "Ted" Marvin Mincer

Oct 2, 2019

Theodore "Ted" Marvin Mincer, age 84 of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, October 2nd at Northwest Medical Center surrounded by family.  Ted was born November 26, 1934 to Orlo and Winnie Mincer in Spencer, Iowa.

 

He graduated from Spencer High School in May of 1952.  On February 5, 1954, Ted enlisted in the United States Navy where he...

Steven Henry Brons

Steven Henry Brons

Oct 1, 2019

       Steven Henry Brons, fourth child of Betty (Schmidt) and Henry Brons, was born in Sheldon, Iowa on August 13, 1955.  He grew up in northwest Iowa and graduated from Terril High School in 1973. 

       Steven served his country with the United States Navy.  He joined the Navy on October 23, 1973 and reported to Orlando, Florida...

Shirley Joann Morrow

Shirley Joann Morrow

Sep 30, 2019

     Shirley JoAnn Morrow, the daughter of Harlan M. and Verna E. (Nelson) Syndergaard, was born on September 23, 1931 in Cedar Falls, IA. She lived on a farm southeast of Royal, IA and attended country school through the 8th grade. She spent her first year of high school in Rossie, IA, and graduated from Royal High School in 1949.

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Wendell Louis Keir

Wendell Louis Keir

Sep 26, 2019

THE FAMILY REQUESTS NO FLOWERS!Memorials may be directed  to the Abben Cancer Center in Spencer, Iowa     

Wendell Louis Keir, the son of Robert and Lana (Peeso) Keir, was born March 25, 1942 in Spencer, Iowa.  His childhood years were spent in Spencer.  He received his education at the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Missouri from 1954-1958.  He later...

Curtis Clyde Runkle

Curtis Clyde Runkle

Sep 26, 2019

     Curtis Clyde Runkle, son of Clyde and Effie Mae Crawford, was born June 21, 1921 in Clay County, Iowa.  Curtis grew up in the Moneta area, graduating from Moneta High School in 1939.

     Curtis farmed until joining the Navy in 1942.  Curtis was a Pharmacist’s Mate and spent 18 months in Guam.  While there he helped build...

Faye Ellen Willert

Faye Ellen Willert

Sep 23, 2019

SERVICES Private family graveside services will be held at a later date. INTERMENT Riverside CemeterySpencer, Iowa

Gertrude "Trudy" Marie Wedel

Gertrude "Trudy" Marie Wedel

Sep 22, 2019

    Gertrude “Trudy” Marie Wedel was born April 5, 1928 in Milford, IA to John and Josephine (Uhlenkamp) Reiman. Trudy was the youngest in a family of four girls and two boys. She grew up on a farm south east of Milford, where she helped her dad with the chores including feeding the pigs and caring for the chickens....

Johan Clair Dean

Johan Clair Dean

Sep 21, 2019

SERVICES Services will be held at a later date. INTERMENT Oakland CemeteryPeterson, Iowa

Ronald Wayne Potter

Ronald Wayne Potter

Sep 16, 2019

    Ronald Wayne Potter, the son of Dwight and Edith (Batt) Potter, was born November 13, 1934 in Algona, IA.  His childhood years were spent in Algona, IA and later Burt, IA until 1944. They moved to Fenton, IA in 1949, where he received his education, graduating from Fenton High School in 1952.  After his schooling, he moved to...

Steven  Fox

Steven Fox

Sep 16, 2019

Steven John Fox, son of Stanley and Darlene (Reilly) Fox, was born on the 11th of February in 1968 in Sheldon, IA. His childhood years were spent as a Sheldon Orab where he excelled in swimming, track and field, wrestling and football. He went on to play college football and threw the shot put and discus for track. He met...

Klaas Dick Groen

Klaas Dick Groen

Sep 16, 2019

     Klaas Dick Groen, the son of Benhard and Jennie (Nagel) Groen was born on February 26, 1936, near Rock Rapids, IA. He received his early education attending country school in Lyon County. After school, he worked for many area farmers.

     Klaas married Betty Klein on March 21, 1958, at Peace Lutheran Church in Rock Rapids. Shortly after...

Rebecca  Anne Post

Rebecca Anne Post

Sep 13, 2019

SERVICES Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Carlene Marie Nothwehr

Carlene Marie Nothwehr

Sep 11, 2019

THE FAMILY REQUESTS MEMORIALS IN LIEU OF FLOWERS PLEASE!Please make the memorials payable to:The Estate of Carlene Nothwehrc/o Robin Singer408 12th Avenue SWLeMars, IA 51031      Carlene Marie Nothwehr, the daughter of Carl and Shirley (Bruner) Struve, was born February 7, 1946 in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Carlene was baptized on October 6, 1946 and later confirmed at the United Methodist...

Arden Bernard Raveling

Arden Bernard Raveling

Sep 10, 2019

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family.Arden Bernard Raveling, the son of Ben and Lena (Knox) Raveling, was born December 16, 1927 in Clay County, Iowa.  He was raised on a farm near Peterson, where he received his education, graduating from Peterson High School.

     Arden married Norma Plagman on February 5, 1950, in...

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