Obituaries

Jun 30, 2025

Steven DeGangi, the son of Dominick A. DeGangi and Lucile M. DeGangi, was born May 1, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In early childhood years his family resided among Philadelphia, PA; Baltimore, MD; and Cleveland, OH. About 1968 the family relocated to Hollywood, FL where Steven attended high school. He graduated from McArthur High School in 1974. He also graduated from...

Jun 25, 2025

Jack passed away peacefully at Spencer hospital in his sleep on June 25, 2025 after years of battling cancer. He was known for his kindness to others and great sense of humor.

He was a beloved husband. He married Mary Mondt Schomaker on June 8, 1991. He had a very special relationship with her son Michael (Casey)Jones and Casey's daughters Kayla...

Jun 23, 2025

Sarah Machholz, 88, of Spencer, formerly of Muscatine, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Spencer Hospital. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services of Wapello. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:30p.m. at Wapello Cemetery....

Jun 23, 2025

Bert Nystrom was born in a small town south of Stockholm Sweden in 1929. He often skied or biked to school, graduating the 8th grade, and going to work in a saw mill, and working as a farm hand.

In 1949, when he was 20 years old, and his sister Ingrid was just 14, the family emigrated to the US, and...

Jun 22, 2025

Marilyn Beck passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025 in Spencer, Iowa. She was born on July 1, 1936 in Milford, IA to Wilbur and Augusta Leitch. Growing up as the eldest of three children on her parent’s farm east of Milford, Marilyn was no stranger to hard work. She was named valedictorian of her Arnolds Park High School class...

Jun 21, 2025

Curtis Ray Jones was born on April 1, 1946 to Clyde F. Jones and I. Lucille Lawrence Jones of Milford.

He spent his school years first at Cornell and then at Greenville-Rossie, graduating in 1964. Following that, he spent 6 months training in the National Guard, and served 3 years while attending Iowa State University. He studied dairy science and agronomy...

Jun 20, 2025

Jun 11, 2025

Nathan Paul was born on June 2, 1989 in Spencer, IA. He and his mother, Tonya spent his early years living in Storm Lake, later relocating to Sioux Rapids, IA. Sioux Rapids became home to Nate, where many lifelong friendships were built, and where Nate was lovingly adopted by Michael Cowell following marriage to his mother. Nate graduated from Sioux...

Jun 10, 2025

Ellen Carol Geerdes 93, passed away on June 10, 2025. Ellen was born in Sheldon, Iowa on December 14, 1931 to Carl and Jacoba (Eerkes) Hirt. She attended elementary and junior high at multiple schools in Iowa, Washington and California, and graduated in 1950 from Lake Center School near Terril, Iowa. On August 5, 1951, she married Edwin Theodore Geerdes....

Jun 8, 2025

   Gilbert Alonzo Scribner, Jr., was born on January 4, 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa to Gilbert A. Scribner, Sr. and Mary (Adams) Scribner. He spent most of his formative years in Des Moines, but graduated from Lloyd Township Consolidated School in Terril, Iowa.

   Upon graduation, he enlisted into the Army in 1951, where he served two years in the...

Jun 8, 2025

Timothy Robert Small was born on March 15, 1966, in Fairmont, MN. In September of 1973, his family moved to Spencer, IA, where Tim attended the old Lincoln Elementary School.

Tim was active in Cub Scouts. He especially enjoyed the Pinewood Derby Races held every year. As he aged into Boy Scouts, Tim really enjoyed Camp Outs with other Scout Troops...

Jun 6, 2025

Jean Ann Kracht, the daughter of George C. and Lulu (Tigges) Kracht was born on the family farm south of Peterson, on July 26, 1931. She was the sixth of ten children. She grew up on the family farm where they became a very close-knit family. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s United Church of Christ. She graduated...

Jun 2, 2025

Donald Dell Tibbetts, 87, of Peterson, Iowa, passed away on June 2, 2025, after a 15-month battle with cancer and a tired heart.

Donnie was born on August 31st to Mabel Fields Tibbetts and Del Kinyon Tibbetts at his family home in Peterson, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at the Congregational Church in Peterson. Donnie attended Peterson School from kindergarten...

May 27, 2025

   Allen LeRoy DeJong, 88, of Ruthven, Iowa passed away surrounded by his loved ones.

   Born and raised in Sioux Center, IA, he got married to his wife, Eunice Rozeboom of Sioux Center, IA on August 15, 1962. Allen grew up on the family farm where he developed a strong work ethic that would define his life. Allen’s hands told...

May 24, 2025

Sherwood Allan “Bud” Myers, a lifelong resident of Spencer, Iowa, passed away peacefully at the age of 88. Known for his infectious humor, unwavering work ethic, and deep love for his family and friends, Bud lived a life full of joy, laughter, and purpose.

Born in Spencer, Iowa, Bud was the son of Irvin and Mabel (Walstrom). He was preceded in...

May 23, 2025

Albert “Al” Julius Johnson, the son of Albert and Marcella (Slama) Johnson was born May 13, 1951 in Winnebago, MN. His childhood years were spent in the Lakota, IA area, where he attended school and graduated from Lakota High School.

Al started working at the local cement and quarry plant in Lakota right after school. He then went to work for...

May 23, 2025

Dale D Glackin, 67, passed away on May 23rd, 2025 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, surrounded by his family, who he cherished very much.

Dale is a graduate of the class of 1976 from Spencer High School. After graduating high school, Dale attended Ellsworth Community College. Upon finishing his two-year degree, Dale continued his education at Briar Cliff College...

May 19, 2025

   Gerald Jerome Hanson (Jerry), age 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Dimensions in Appleton, Wisconsin, with his daughter by his side.

   Gerald, son of Lewis and Martha Hanson, was born January 22, 1928 on a farm in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. The family later moved to Sioux Rapids, Iowa where he attended the Sioux Rapids schools.

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May 17, 2025

   Darrel Wayne Smith, the son of Tilman LeRoy and Martha Louise (Robinson) Smith was born on May 7, 1951 in Poplar Bluff MO. As a youngster, his family moved around and lived in several different places. Darrel graduated from high school in El Paso, TX. Following high school, he attended Bible School, was drafted into the military and attended...

May 15, 2025

Mary Lou Mett Larsen was born on September 9, 1928, in Spencer, Iowa, to Fern and Lyla Heikens Mett. She was raised on the family farm in Summit Township alongside her sister, Carolyn. She attended Summit Center country school, graduated from Spencer High School, went on to teachers college, and later taught at country school and in Gillette Grove Elementary...