Obituaries

Danielle Elizabeth Lord

Danielle Elizabeth Lord

Dec 15, 2014

Danielle Elizabeth Lord, the daughter of Errol Lord and Elizabeth (Cross) Lord Frink, was born August 28, 1991 in Laguna Beach, CA. Her early childhood years were spent in California for 3 years, Sioux Center, Iowa for a few years, Sgt. Bluff, IA for a few years and later Spencer, Iowa where she moved with her family in 2003. She...

Rodney Olson

Rodney Olson

Dec 14, 2014

formerly of Wisconsin. SERVICES There be no local services. OFFICIATING CASKET BEARERS VISITATION MUSIC INTERMENT

Marilyn Daloris Hemme

Marilyn Daloris Hemme

Dec 12, 2014

Marilyn Daloris Hemme, the daughter of Clair and Harriet (Heiter) Bollinger, was born on November 30, 1941, in Algona, IA. She grew up on a farm near Lone Rock, IA, where she received her early education. She then attended Sentral High School in Fenton, IA. Following graduation, she furthered her education at Emmetsburg Junior College, Mankato State College and finished...

Theresa Ann Peters

Theresa Ann Peters

Dec 11, 2014

A loving, caring, giving woman Theresa Ann Peters, daughter of Jim and Loretta Peters. She was born in Herman, MN on May 28, 1962. Most of her childhood was spent in St. Cloud, MN where she graduated high school. Later in life she had three children Shylah, Ben, and Whitney. She is remembered most by helping others and putting everyone...

Leland W. Chamberlain

Leland W. Chamberlain

Dec 9, 2014

A lifelong farmer and, as is often said, a "student of the soil" was born near Spencer on June 19, 1917, the son of Ralph and Alice (Runion) Chamberlain. Lee attended public schools in Spencer, graduating from Spencer High School in 1935. He remained a Clay County resident throughout his long life. He farmed with his father, for a number...

Clifford Harold Hartmann

Clifford Harold Hartmann

Dec 8, 2014

Clifford Harold Hartmann, the son of Otto and Mary (Hansen) Hartmann, was born March 15, 1923 in Waterford Twsp., Clay County, IA. His childhood years were spent in Everly, where he received his education, graduating from Everly High School. He was baptized, confirmed and was a life time member of Hope Lutheran Church of Everly. Cliff married Luella Schmidt on...

Steven R. Patten

Steven R. Patten

Dec 8, 2014

Steven Ray Patten, the son of William and Neoma (Fleming) Patten, was born August 6, 1953 in Buena Vista County, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Sioux Rapids, where he received his education graduating from Storm Lake High School in 1973. Steve married Norma Jean Patten on August 5, 1989 in Storm Lake, IA. After their marriage, they lived...

Shirley Ann Ludwig

Shirley Ann Ludwig

Dec 7, 2014

Shirley Ann Bishop was born on November 20, 1934 in Bryan, Ohio to Leona and Kermit Bishop. She grew up with her sister Delores in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. After Shirley attending Iowa State College and receiving her degree in home economics applied arts, she married Dick Ludwig in September 1956. Together they spent nearly 40 years farming south of Laurens,...

Margaret F. 'Peg'  Nelson

Margaret F. 'Peg' Nelson

Dec 7, 2014

Margaret Fern 'Peg' Nelson, the daughter of Foster and Sarah Mae (DeGroff) Reed, was born May 5, 1918 in Ruthven, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Ruthven, where she received her education. She later attended 3 years at Drake University studying to be a clinical nutritionist. Peg married Chester 'Chet' Nelson on July 28, 1937. Throughout their marriage, they...

Eleanor Justine Phelps

Eleanor Justine Phelps

Dec 3, 2014

Eleanor Justine Phelps, the daughter of Elmer and Ida Noethe Huss, was born April 25, 1931 in Royal, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Royal, where she received her education. Eleanor married Harold Phelps on November 29, 1952 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Royal, Iowa. Following their marriage, the continued to live in Royal. She was an active...

Service Of Remembrance 2014

Service Of Remembrance 2014

Dec 1, 2014

Warner Funeral Home, Hospice of Spencer Hospital and area churches are sponsoring a "Service of Remembrance" for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. This service will be held on Monday, December 1, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at Hope Reformed Church, 919 Grand Avenue, Spencer, Iowa. Please join us for this meaningful service. Service of Remembrance 2014...

Marie Cecelia Miller

Marie Cecelia Miller

Dec 1, 2014

Marie Cecelia Miller, the daughter of Jacob and Celia (Paulson) Johnson, was born April 6, 1915 in Estherville, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Estherville, where she received her education, graduating from Estherville High School. Marie married Jack Pershing Miller on November 16, 1941 in Estherville, IA. After their marriage, Marie and Jack operated the Miller Hamburger Shop for...

R. Dean Seibel

R. Dean Seibel

Nov 29, 2014

Roger Dean Seibel, passed away at the Spencer Hospital on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the age of 93. Dean, son of Carl and Ava (Hagerty) Seibel was born November 19, 1921 in Clay County, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Greenville, Iowa area, where he received his early education in a country school and later graduated from...

Joseph Arthur Johnson

Joseph Arthur Johnson

Nov 28, 2014

Joseph Arthur Johnson, the son of Alvin and Ruth (Schany) Johnson was born June 8, 1955, in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Dickens area where he attended school, graduating from South Clay in 1974. Joseph worked for the family company, Johnson Supply, until he started working on his own as a plumber. He married Shannon O'Brien...

William 'Bill' Hans Peterson

William 'Bill' Hans Peterson

Nov 27, 2014

William H. Peterson, the son of Hans and Vara Skewis Peterson, was born October 7, 1920, in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Greenville, Iowa, where he graduated from high school in 1938. In 1941, Bill went to San Diego, California, to work in a defense plant. Bill married Kathryn Foell on March 19, 1943, in Storm Lake,...

Lawrence Leon Evans

Lawrence Leon Evans

Nov 24, 2014

Lawrence Leon Evans, the son of James and Olive (Smith) Evans, was born on October 20, 1916, in Monroe City, IN. His childhood years were spent in Clay County, where he received his education. After his schooling, he worked as a hired hand until he entered into the military, serving with the U.S. Army from 1941 until his honorable discharge...

Robert Dean Kramme

Robert Dean Kramme

Nov 23, 2014

Robert Dean Kramme, the son of Jens and Gladys (Burrows) Kramme, was born July 20, 1927 in Sibley, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Sibley, where he received his education, graduating from Sibley High School. After his schooling, he entered the military and served twice with the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1946 - 1948 as a...

Lucille May Hansen

Lucille May Hansen

Nov 21, 2014

Lucille May Hansen, the daughter of Rev. Louis and Bernice (Somers) Runion, was born July, 17, 1929, in Mexico, Indiana. Lucille graduated from Lake Park High School. She attended Morningside College for her first semester of nurse training and met Paul at that time. Then she continued her studies through the Methodist Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa, where she received...

Alvin Leon Dewall

Alvin Leon Dewall

Nov 20, 2014

Alvin Leon DeWall, the son of Anton and Elizabeth (Moritz) DeWall was born January 13, 1928 in Pocahontas, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Pocahontas area, where he attended school. Alvin worked on a farm until enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1950 and served during the Korean Conflict until his Honorable Discharge in 1952. Alvin married Marilyn...

Margaret Hazel Koopmann

Margaret Hazel Koopmann

Nov 20, 2014

Margaret Hazel Koopmann, the daughter of Anton and Hazel (Hoffman) Marovets, was born March 3, 1921 in Monona, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Monona, where she received her education. Margaret married Harold Koopmann on June 1, 1943 in Monona. After their marriage, they farmed and raised chickens in rural Monona for many years. She was also a licensed...