Tracy Scott Carter

Tracy Scott Carter

Sep 12, 2024

     Tracy Scott Carter, aged 62, of Spencer, Iowa was born on March 15, 1962, to Charles and Marlys Carter of Spencer, Iowa. The oldest of four siblings, he graduated from Spencer High School in 1980. Afterwards, he joined the workforce where he met his wife, Kimberly Jo Roland, while they both worked at the local Hardee’s.

     Tracy...

Douglas Wayne Nielsen

Douglas Wayne Nielsen

Sep 11, 2024

 Douglas Wayne Nielsen, the son of Lloyd and Marilyn (Backstrom) Nielsen was born June 11, 1970 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Webb and Spencer, IA areas, where he attended school. He worked as a warehouse supervisor for Quality Refrigerated Services in Spencer. 

 Doug married Janice Waddel on July 6, 2019 in Algona, IA. He enjoyed fishing, camping,...

Carole Ann Kluender

Carole Ann Kluender

Sep 7, 2024

Carole Ann (Struve) Kluender, the daughter of Delmar and Shirley (Mortenson) Struve was born on January 29, 1943 in Hartley, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in the Gillett Grove and Webb area where she received her education, and graduating from Webb High School. After graduation, Carole’s family moved to Moneta, Iowa. Carole then started a job at a little...

Willard "Bill" Royce Collingwood

Willard "Bill" Royce Collingwood

Sep 6, 2024

   Willard (Bill) Royce Collingwood, 82, the son of Phil & Evelyn (Churchill) Collingwood was born on October 5, 1941 in Sioux City, IA. He attended Sergeant Bluff School.

    Bill married Debra (Wilkinson) Collingwood August 30, 1990 in Spencer, IA and they resided in Peterson, Iowa.

    Bill was known as a man who played as hard as he...

Bonnie Johnson

Bonnie Johnson

Sep 4, 2024

Bonnie Jean Johnson, 91, was born on March 20, 19.3 to Ralph Leroy and Florence Marie (Arendt) Garton at the home farm near Webb in Buena Vista County in a snow storm where the doctor arrived just in time to deliver.

Bonnie was educated in Clay County attending Webb, Cornell and Gillett Grove schools. She graduated from Gillett Grove High School...

Roger Wayne Rossiter

Roger Wayne Rossiter

Sep 3, 2024

 Roger Wayne Rossiter, 103, the son of Bert and Pearle Rossiter was born on June 8, 1921 in Spencer, Iowa. Roger attended country school near Spencer, Roger then joined the US Navy, and served on the USS Lovelace. Roger was a First-Class Petty Officer Gunners mate while in the Navy. Roger met the love of his life Maxine in 1941....

Shirley Ione Walker

Shirley Ione Walker

Aug 29, 2024

With heavy hearts, the family of Shirley Ione Walker of Spencer would like to share the news of her passing on August 29th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born in Omaha to Neils and Ione (DeVol) Johansen. Shirley met the love of her life, Arnie Walker, in high school math class at Benson High in Omaha. Because...

Ester Marion Reese

Ester Marion Reese

Aug 26, 2024

Ester Marion Reese, the daughter of William and Pearl (Yates) Fear was born February 7, 1927 near Everly, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Everly area, where she attended school.

 Ester married Dean Reese on February 8, 1944 in Jackson, MN. After their marriage, they moved to a farm near Peterson, IA. Ester lived and worked on the farm...

Claudia Kay Nichols

Claudia Kay Nichols

Aug 21, 2024

Claudia Kay Nichols (Pfeiffer), born January 13, 1952 in Marshalltown, Iowa died peacefully in her home on August 21, 2024. 

Left to cherish her memory are her three children: Andy (Haley) Nichols, their children, Asher, Lily, and Greta. Katy Carey (Joe), their children, Olivia, Jackson, and Janey. Molly Fitch (Phil), their children, Tommy and Ben. Her siblings, Amy (Todd) Doyle, and...

Dolores Marie Schmidt

Dolores Marie Schmidt

Aug 15, 2024

 Dolores Marie Schmidt, the daughter of Peter and Alvina Meyer Herges, was born in Glencoe, MN. Her childhood days were spent in Melrose, MN where she attended St Boniface Grade School and Melrose High School. After High School, she went to work as a secretary for a larger local factory, her husband’s Farm & Home Stores (Shoppers Supply) and was...

Jannis Faye Liekweg

Jannis Faye Liekweg

Aug 14, 2024

Jannis Faye (Fekkers) Liekweg was born on the farm near Alexander, Iowa on January 6, 1940. She was born to Henry and Esther (Suntken) Fekkers and was the first area baby born in 1940. Her parents received gifts from the local businesses, including a day crib that was used by 4 generations of babies and sported nearly ¼” of white...

Dennis Lee Johnson

Dennis Lee Johnson

Aug 14, 2024

Dennis Lee Johnson, the son of Denton and Crystal (Bakke) Johnson was born November 19, 1949 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent on the family farm near Sioux Rapids, IA, where he attended school and graduated from Sioux Rapids High School. He attended college for 2 years before enlisting in the U.S. Navy where he served from 1971...

Marlene Bruns

Marlene Bruns

Aug 8, 2024

    Mrs. Marlene Bruns, age 85, of Spencer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at St. Luke Lutheran Home after a battle with Alzheimer’s.

    Marlene Carole (Hulstein) Bruns, daughter of Steve G. and Pauline (Vande Hoef) Hulstein, was born on January 14, 1939, on a farm near Sioux Center. She grew up on her parents’ farm,...

Marilyn May Hoffrichter

Marilyn May Hoffrichter

Aug 5, 2024

 Marilyn May Hoffrichter, the daughter of Marion and Evelyn (Frutchey) Daugherty, was born on March 30, 1940, at her parent’s home in Gillett Grove, IA. She was raised in Clay and Dickinson Counties where she also attended country schools. She finished her schooling by attending Spencer High School graduating in 1958. Upon graduation, she worked at a grocery store in...

Jeannie Seely

Jeannie Seely

Aug 4, 2024

The family of Jeannie Seely of Spencer, Iowa is saddened to announce her passing on August 4, 2024, age 79. 

Jeannie was born January 20, 1945 in Fresno, California to Johnnie and Margaret Kleinheksel, where her father was serving in World War II. She grew up in Archer, Iowa along with her two sisters, Margo and Joni; graduated from Sheldon High...

Susanne Marie Bicknese

Susanne Marie Bicknese

Aug 3, 2024

 Susanne Marie Bicknese, 74, of Spencer, IA passed away at home on August 3, 2024 after battling a lengthy illness. Many knew her as Chef “Susanne”. 

 Susanne was born on February 5, 1950 in Cherokee, Iowa to Robert (Bob) and Monica (Fuller) Jensen. Her family moved from Cherokee to Storm Lake where Susanne attended Storm Lake - St. Mary’s School and...

Ardyce Rae Ruehle Dodge

Ardyce Rae Ruehle Dodge

Jul 30, 2024

 Ardyce Rae Smith (Ruehle/Dodge) was born March 20, 1933 to Orville and Elizabeth (Friedrich) Smith in Emmetsburg, Iowa. She was oldest of three daughters. They grew up on a farm near Terril, Iowa. Ardie received her education at Lake Center, Iowa and graduated in 1951. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. 

 On October 28, 1951, Ardyce married Donald...

Ruth Ann Chapman

Ruth Ann Chapman

Jul 25, 2024

  Ruth Ann Chapman was born on July 14, 1931, on a family farm south of Spencer to Vernon C and Hulda Ruth (Linstrom) Wade. She attended a one room country school, K through 8th grade and graduated from Spencer High School in 1949. 

 Ruth married Earl D. “Squeeg” Chapman, on October 30, 1949, in Spencer. They made their home in...

Kathryn Ann Sebby

Kathryn Ann Sebby

Jul 25, 2024

 Kathryn Ann Sebby was born on February 3, 1960, in Spencer, IA, to Hans and Rae (Halling) Krogh. She was raised in Spencer and attended school in Milford where she graduated from Milford High School in 1978.

 She met the love of her life, Dwayne Sebby, “scooping the loop” on Grand Avenue in Spencer. They were married on July 25, 1981...

Eva "Lou" Auberg

Eva "Lou" Auberg

Jul 23, 2024

  Eva Lou (Roghair) Auberg was born in Sioux County in Orange City, Iowa June 2nd, 1931. She was born to Albert and Mable (Shannon) Roghair and was the oldest of 9 children. She attended school in Orange City and graduated in 1948. Upon graduation, she worked at VanWitchel bakery-grocery store. It was there that she met Henry. 

 Henry Goodwin Auberg...