Obituaries
Norma Jean Whalen
Mar 9, 2025
Norma Jean Whalen, the daughter of Henry and Mildred (Greder) Lietz was born January 11, 1941 in Odebolt, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Sac City, IA area, where she attended school until moving to Laurens, IA where she graduated from Laurens High School in 1960. She then went to Iowa Lakes Community College.
Norma married Kenneth Walker in...
Rachel Marie Walvoord
Mar 8, 2025
Rachel Marie Walvoord, the daughter of Jon Byron and Diana Faye Manley Walvoord, was born December 16, 1975 in Spencer, Iowa. Rachel received her early education in Spencer and graduated from Spencer High School in 1994. She continued her education at Iowa Central College in Fort Dodge and Iowa Lakes Community College in Spencer. After graduating from college, Rachel worked...
Robert Heintz
Mar 7, 2025
Robert “Bob” Leroy Heintz was born on May 22, 1942, to Evelyn M. Hendren and Edward “Ed” J. Heintz in Pipestone, MN. Ed worked for Montgomery Ward’s and was frequently promoted, which meant the family moved quite often. Bob found himself landing in new schools in Wahpeton, North Dakota, Washington state, and graduated after one year of attendance at Columbus...
Betty Louise Ludwig
Mar 1, 2025
Betty Louise Ludwig was born on January 7th, 1948 to Paul Brewster and Dorthea Mae Christenson. She grew up in Laurens and graduated from Laurens High School. Betty was active in 4-H and played the accordion in the high school band.
After High School, Betty attended beauty school. She would later work side by side with Cynthia for many years. Betty...
Roger Lee Glau
Feb 28, 2025
Roger Glau was born May 13, 1945, in Schleswig, IA to Edwin and Marcella Glau. He and his sister, Barbara, grew up on the family farm in Schleswig before his family relocated to Mapleton, IA. Roger made the move to Spencer, IA as a young adult and began working for clothing retailer, Eddie Quinn. It wasn’t long after he found...
Lynda Sue Cornwell
Feb 27, 2025
Lynda Sue Cornwell, 52, was born on June 29, 1972, to Melvin and Karen (West) Cornwell in Spencer, Iowa. She grew up on the family farm, where she developed a love for music and was actively involved in 4-H. She also kept very busy with basketball, volleyball, pom, speech, NHS, and so many other activities. Lynda graduated from South Clay...
Amy Marie Naatjes
Feb 20, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Amy Naatjes announce her peaceful passing on February 20, 2025 at the age of 44, following the bravest battle against pancreatic cancer. Surrounded by colorful flowers and meaningful crystals, she passed away with her family by her side.
She intended to help write this obituary but cancer came too...
Dave Donaldson
Feb 18, 2025
David Wayne Donaldson, age 71, was born on August 16, 1953, in Spencer, Iowa, to proud parents Darrel and Beverly (Woodford) Donaldson. He grew up on his parents' farm east of Webb, Iowa. He attended Garfield Webb Elementary and graduated from South Clay in 1971. He continued his education at Northwestern College in Orange City and graduated in 1975 with...
Charles "Chuck" Lee Elliott
Feb 15, 2025
Charles Lee Elliott was born February 22, 1937 in Swea City, IA to John and Ester (Conlon) Elliott. Chuck was born premature, weighing 3 pounds. His parents placed him in a shoe box and laid him by a stove. One of Chuck’s uncles recalled the family not thinking he would survive. He beat the odds. Chuck was the oldest of...
Knox Leslie Campbell
Feb 14, 2025
Knox Leslie Campbell passed away at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer, Iowa on February 14, 2025.
He was born April 12, 1923, to Lee Hulse Campbell and Wilhelmine Nissen Campbell in Waterloo, Iowa. Knox was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Louise, Joanne, and Don, his first wife, Lois Gran Campbell, his second wife, June Wilson Thiesen Campbell,...
Marcia Jane Kuehler
Feb 14, 2025
Marcia Jane Kuehler the daughter of Alvin and Frances (Sorenson) Miller was born October 23, 1950, in Mason City, Iowa. Her childhood year were spent on the farm near Ventura, Iowa where she grew up and graduated from Ventura High School in 1969. She would complete her education at Spencer School of Business in Spencer, Iowa.
It was in Spencer that...
Marilan Rae Nielsen
Feb 10, 2025
Marilan Rae Nielsen, the daughter of Alfred and Bernice Santage Steffen, was born July 16, 1933, at home in Royal, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Royal where she received her education, graduating from Royal High School.
Marilan married Arnold James Nielsen on June 25, 1952, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Royal, Iowa. Following their marriage, they farmed south...
Rebecca "Beckie" Layne Campbell
Feb 8, 2025
Rebecca “Beckie” Layne Campbell, the daughter of Arthur Lee and Margaret (Cobbs) Lutes, was born on March 21, 1957, in Bloomington, IL. At a young age her family moved to Spirit Lake where she finished her schooling.
On January 31, 1972, Beckie married Jack Campbell in Spencer, IA. Throughout Beckie’s life she worked several jobs. She was a bartender for many...
Rosemary "Rosie" Jolene Schoning
Feb 8, 2025
Rosemary Jolene Schoning, the daughter of Luverne and Marie (Grady) Johnson was born February 26, 1948 in Sioux City, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Terril, IA area, where she attended school and graduated from Terril High School in 1966.
Rosemary married Mike Schoning on March 10, 1967, to this union, they had 5 boys, they later divorced. She...
Randy Dykstra
Feb 7, 2025
Randall Scott (Randy) Dykstra was born March 15, 1954 in Spencer, Iowa. He was the first-born son of Elmer and Gloria (Snyder) Dykstra. He was baptized and received religious education at the First Reformed Church of Everly. Randy attended school in Hartley until 5th grade when his family moved to his grandparents’ farm north of Everly. He was active in...
William "Bill" Ira Harris
Feb 6, 2025
William “Bill” Ira Harris, 94, of Spencer passed away peacefully at Spencer Hospital on February 6, 2025. Bill was born on December 23, 1930 in Spencer to Emory and Violet (Craddock) Harris.
As a young boy, Bill enjoyed playing with friends outside. When Bill was young, he was burned very badly and was not expected to live. Bill defied all the...
Mary Jane Eischeid
Feb 6, 2025
Mary Jane Eischeid, the daughter of George and Barbara (Krall) Chapman was born on April 4, 1924, in Spencer, IA. She was raised and received her early education in Spencer.
Mary was united in marriage to Leonard Eischeid on September 4, 1948. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Spencer. Leonard and Mary owned and operated the North Y Livestock Auction...
Barbara Jean Fey
Feb 6, 2025
Barbara Jean Fey, the daughter of Rudy and Roma (Detlefs) Chisholm, was born on July 20th, 1952, in Battle Creek, Iowa. Following graduation, she attended Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg, IA and received a degree in nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City, IA and retired after 40 years of service at...
Rollin "Ron" Wayne Essick
Jan 31, 2025
Rollin “Ron” Wayne Essick, the son of George and Florence (Burwell) Essick was born in Dickens, IA, on March 15, 1940. His childhood years were spent in the Dickens and Spencer, IA area, where he attended school and graduated from Spencer High School in 1958.
Ron enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1958 and served until his Honorable Discharge as...
Rex Allen Warren
Jan 29, 2025
Rex Allen Warren passed away on January 29th, 2025.
Rex was born on June 22, 1956, and lived his life in Northwest Iowa.
Rex was proceeded in death by his grandpa Ren and grandma Dar Campbell, mother, Lela Campbell Warren, and daughter and Son. Survived by his wife Barb Warren, and her children Ben Armstrong (wife Laura), Angela Lampert (husband Luther), Will...
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