Obituaries
Helen Anna Wilken
Apr 29, 2014
Helen Anna Wilken, the daughter of Herman and Anna (Bokker) Wilken, was born July 18, 1914, in Monticello, IN. Her childhood years were spent in Everly where she received her education, graduating from Everly High School in 1933. She later attended a business college in Cedar Rapids. After her schooling, she worked as a secretary to the administrator at St....
Edward J. Krebs
Apr 29, 2014
Edward Joseph Krebs died in his home on April 29, 2014 after a short but courageous battle with stomach cancer. Ed was born on July 1, 1945 in Manson, Iowa and started his life living in a chicken coop. No joke. Born to Don and Martha (Harrold) Krebs, he was raised with seven siblings: Karen (Chuck) Seymour, Mary Kay (Don)...
Clara 'Genevieve' Sparks
Apr 26, 2014
Clara Genevieve Sparks, the daughter of Watson and Clara Bottenfield Barton, was born June 4, 1924 in Altoona, PA. As a young child, both of her parents passed away and she was raised by her grandmother. She received her early education and graduated from Bedford High School in Pennsylvania. On September 11, 1942, Genevieve married Fred Barkley Sparks in Winchester,...
Steve Chalstrom
Apr 25, 2014
Steve was not only a son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend, he was a man who embraced life with love and passion. His passion for life touched the lives of so many from his childhood days growing up in Spencer, to his time on the family farm and his days as a college student at the University of Iowa. After...
Flavius 'Andy' Dodge
Apr 25, 2014
Flavius 'Andy' Anderson Dodge, was born September 29, 1918 on the Dodge family farm near Langodn, IA; His parents were Walter H. and Vina E. (Anderson) Dodge. His early education was received at Meadow #5, Langdon, and he graduated from Lake Center High School in 1936. He attended Iowa State College and also DeVry University in Chicago. Andy later enlisted...
David Sorter
Apr 25, 2014
David Robert Sorter, the son of Robert and Florence (Robinson) Sorter was born September 23, 1956 in Los Angeles, CA. his childhood years were spent in the Minneapolis, MN area where he attended school through 8th grade, before moving to Janesville, IA where he graduated in 1975. David enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1975 and served until his Honorable...
Lawrence 'Larry' Hobert Connell
Apr 23, 2014
Lawrence (Larry) Hobert Connell, 91, of Spencer, Iowa, passed away at Spencer Hospital on April 23, 2014, after a brief illness. Larry was born June 13, 1922, in Arnolds Park, Iowa, to George and Emma (Schweizer) Connell. After a difficult childhood during the depression era, he quit school in 10th grade in 1939, and joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. He...
Louise T. Heinrichs
Apr 21, 2014
Louise T. Heinrichs, the daughter of Lawrence and Regina (Booth) Winker was born May 18, 1932 in Carroll, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Carroll area where she attended school. She married Virgil 'Corkey' Heinrichs on June 1, 1950 at St. John's Catholic Church in Arcadia, IA. Louise enjoyed housekeeping, sewing her kids' clothes, knitting, and especially spending...
Kathleen 'Kay' A. Filloon
Apr 20, 2014
Kathleen A. "Kay" Filloon, the daughter of John and Margaret (Walsh) Ford, was born December 24, 1930 on a farm northwest of Laurens, Iowa. She was raised on that farm and attended country school through the 8th grade. She later attended and graduated from Laurens High School in 1949. Following high school, she continued her education at Cedar Falls, IA,...
Jean Anne Richards
Apr 19, 2014
Jean Anne Richards, the daughter of Anthony and Marguerite (Doyle) Rubes, was born on August 8, 1926, in Spencer, IA. She was raised and received her early education in Spencer, graduating from Spencer High School as the valedictorian of her class. On April 5, 1947, Jean married Robert Richards in Spencer, IA. To this union two children were born: Linda...
Richard Jay Wells
Apr 18, 2014
Richard Jay Wells, the son of Jerry Grotzky and Carol Campbell Scott, was born on September 1, 1956, in Hartley, IA. In 1976, Richard married Joanne Wilson, and to this union two children were born. Richard had three children: Mitch Nehring of Estherville, IA, Montana Wells of Spencer, IA, and Nakoma Wells of Estherville, IA. He worked for Campbell's Tree...
Maxine Elda Busse
Apr 17, 2014
Maxine Elda Busse, the daughter of William and Sena (Jepsen) Busse, was born February 25, 1930 in Pronto, MN. Her family moved to Spencer, Iowa when she was a young child. She received her education in Spencer schools and graduated from Spencer High School in 1948. Maxine lived her adult life in Spencer, where she worked as a linotype operator...
Grace Alvina Johnson
Apr 16, 2014
Grace Alvina Johnson, the daughter of Henry T. and Lilla (Hicks) Hanson, was born April 4, 1924, in Jackson County, MN. Her childhood years were spent in Windom, MN, where she received her education, graduating from Windom High School. Grace married James Wendell Johnson on June 8, 1942, in Lawton, OK. Following their marriage, Wendell entered the military until 1945....
Ronald Dale Eaton
Apr 15, 2014
Ronald Dale Eaton, the son of Leo and Hazel (Sweet) Eaton, was born on August 20, 1947, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was raised and received his early education in Rockwell City, graduating from high school in 1966. After graduation he entered into the military on December 30, 1966, serving in the U.S. Army. Ronald served during the Vietnam conflict....
Kenneth Graesing
Apr 13, 2014
SERVICES There will be no formal services. OFFICIATING CASKET BEARERS VISITATION MUSIC INTERMENT
Carmen Alethia Stier
Apr 13, 2014
Carmen Alethia Stier, the daughter of James and Emma (Bateman) Harrell, was born June 3, 1940, in Columbia, NC. Her childhood years were spent in Columbia where she received her education. After high school, she attended and graduated from Hicks Academy of Beauty & Culture in Norfolk, VA. Carmen married Burdette Stier on March 17, 1965, in Columbia, NC. Following...
Thelma Maxine Mccullah
Apr 13, 2014
Thelma Maxine McCullah, the daughter of James Peter and Leota Belle (Starkey) Jensen, was born June 12, 1934, in Graettinger, IA. She was raised and received her early education there, graduating from Graettinger High School. After graduation, Thelma worked at the dime store and lived with her grandparents. On June 25, 1955, Thelma married Marlin "Mac" McCullah in Graettinger, IA....
Marlene Ann Moding
Apr 12, 2014
Marlene Ann Moding, the daughter of John and Gertrude (Johansen) Johanson was born January 25, 1937 in St. Paul, NE. Her childhood years were spent in the Royal, IA area where she attended school, graduating from Royal High School in 1955. Marlene married Clair Moding on July 18, 1959 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Royal, IA. She worked at the...
Bonnie J. Manwarren
Apr 9, 2014
Bonnie June (Rudolph) Manwarren, the daughter of Herman and Margaret (Bahde) Rudolph was born December 3, 1924 in Hartley, IA. She received her education in Des Moines, Iowa schools. On Dec. 9, 1942, she was united in marriage to Eugene James Manwarren at her mother's home in Des Moines, Iowa. They were blessed with 6 children. Bonnie was employed as...
Robert Joseph Pelletier
Apr 2, 2014
SERVICES Private services will be held at a later date. OFFICIATING CASKET BEARERS VISITATION MUSIC INTERMENT
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