Obituaries

Dec 8, 2025

Larry Dean Trosin, a man whose laughter filled every room and whose humor lifted every heart, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with bladder cancer at the age of 71. Born in Estherville, Iowa, on January 28th 1954 to Vivian and Martin Trosin he was raised in Dunnell, Minnesota, he was the youngest of fourteen children—an upbringing that taught...

Dec 6, 2025

Dec 2, 2025

Zelda May Hagedorn, of Dickens, Iowa, took her place among the angels on Tuesday December 02, 2025, at the age of 78. Zelda was born August 21, 1947, to Inez and John Scott in Colfax, Iowa. Zelda’s love for family and homemaking began at an early age, as she created cherished memories with her many siblings. The Scott family called...

Dec 1, 2025

Nov 30, 2025

Janet Jean Thomsen, aged 93, of Everly, IA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members, on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley, IA. Janet was born on September 25, 1932, in Sutherland, IA. She was one of six children of Ernest and Lucy Bobolz, and she was raised in the Calumet area until 8th grade....

Nov 29, 2025

Our family is sad to announce that on November 29, 2025 Tina (Thies) Koenck was called home at 69 years old to be with our Lord. She left a large void in our hearts. Tina was a selfless woman, who's love and energy will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad and Joan...

Nov 23, 2025

Constance Lourraine Davis Rahbusch, the daughter of Alhainan and Opal (Liffick) Davis, was born October 7, 1941. She was one of eight children. Connie married Thomas Rahbusch in 1959, with that marriage they had three children; Thomas Jr., Mark, and Jann. Connie worked many jobs in her life; from the Mental Health in Cherokee to Dental Implement, Circle J Market...

Nov 23, 2025

Lawrence Eugene Hansen was born September 28, 1928 at the Spencer Hospital to Louis Olaf Hansen and Carrie Marie Holmberg. As an only child, Lawrence grew up on a farm northeast of Spencer.

He received his early education at the local country school before attending and graduating from Lake Center School.

As a young man, Lawrence worked on the farm alongside his...

Nov 17, 2025

Roger Fredrick Haberman, the son of Fredrick and Florence Haberman, was born on September 20, 1939, in Spencer, Iowa. He spent his childhood in rural Everly, Iowa, where he farmed alongside his father, played baseball, and graduated from Everly Community School in 1957.

After high school, Roger attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he met the love of...

Nov 16, 2025

Douglas George Gathman, the son of William Frank and Alice Elsie Muilenburg Gathman, was born November 27, 1933, in Hartley, IA. He received his early education and graduated from the Hartley High School in 1952. Doug entered the United States Army in April of 1953, serving two years overseas in Japan building airstrips for the Air Force. He was honorably...

Nov 16, 2025

Robert “Bob” Donald Fitzloff, 83, passed away at the farm on November 16, 2025. Bob was born on December 15, 1941 to Donald and Ruby (Brinkley) Fitzloff in Spencer.

Bob has lived all of his life in and around the Spencer area. Attended country school and graduating from Spencer High School in 1960. After high school Bob met Kathy (Shields) and...

Nov 14, 2025

Jerry Dean Heifner was born on April 30, 1954 to parents, Jerald Eugene and Ardis June (Lee) Heifner in Estherville, IA. Jerry was a graduate of Lincoln Central High School in Gruver, IA. He also attended one year at Spencer School of Business as a young adult.

Jerry married Janet (Stroud) Heifner on August 9th, 1975. The two became parents to...

Nov 13, 2025

Toby Shine, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to more people than we will ever know, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family. Born in Spencer, Iowa, to Ben and Ernestine Shine, Toby spent a lifetime proving that the combination of sharp wit, big heart, and a bigger work ethic was unbeatable. He met the love of...

Nov 12, 2025

   William (Bill) Allen Hartig left this world to be with the Lord at the age of 83 on Nov. 12, 2025, after a 2-year battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. Born to Donald and Velma Hartig in Manson, IA on July 15, 1942. He grew up with 2 younger brothers: Tom and Ron and one younger sister, Wanda Johnson.

   He...

Nov 7, 2025

Larry Russell Knudsen was born December 2, 1939, in Kingsley, Iowa, to Russell and Arloa Knudsen. He graduated from Gillette Grove High School in Gillette Grove, Iowa. He grew up on a farm, working with his family. Larry has 3 siblings, Richard (Judy) Knudsen, Linda Mykietyn and Paul (Natalie) Knudsen.

Larry was drafted into the Army. He served at Ft Leonard...

Nov 4, 2025

Miriam Elaine (Schroeder) Fonley was born November 29, 1931, to Gertie and Will Schroeder. Her elementary education took place in a country schoolhouse. Her public education began as an 8th grader in Spencer. Outside of school and church Miriam was a farm girl, working with her parents in all farm activities. Early on, she learned how to preserve the produce...

Oct 28, 2025

Bernice Aldean Parks, the daughter of Dewey and Bessie (Ginkens) Marsh was born March 14, 1930 in Jeffers, MN. Her childhood years were spent in Jeffers and Slayton, MN and Osage and Spencer, IA areas. She graduated from Spencer High School in 1949.

Bernice married Frank Parks on December 27, 1949 in Spencer. She worked as a cook for Spencer Hospital,...

Oct 24, 2025

Brandon Lee Putnam was born October 15, 1983 in Spencer, Iowa. Brandon was the son of Sandy Putnam.

Brandon loved gaming, music and went to many concerts. He loved talking to people and learning life experiences.

Brandon passed away on October 24, 2025 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota due to an infection in his foot.

Left to cherish...

Oct 23, 2025

Judy Ella Marie Sorenson, the daughter of Harold and Agnes (Fingerson) was born October 28, 1941, in Spencer, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Spencer area where she attended school and graduated from Spencer High School in 1960. She went on to graduate from Waldorf College in Forest City, IA.

Judy was a lifetime rural Dickens, IA resident, living...

Oct 23, 2025

Ephesians 5:16-20 instructs us to make the most of every opportunity…always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. That is exactly how Kristina Lee (Hayenga) Campbell lived her life. Born on February 9, 1976, to Roger and Deb Hayenga in Sioux Falls, SD, she grew up with her siblings, Leslie and...