Obituaries

Nicole Marie Juliette Metcalfe

Nicole Marie Juliette Metcalfe

Jun 11, 2024

Nicole Marie Juliette Metcalfe, the daughter of Pierre and Marie (Andre) Herbin was born on January 27, 1936 in Ceffonds, France. Her early childhood was spent in German occupied Ceffonds until the war ended when she was 9.

Nicole married John Metcalfe on July 29, 1957 in Blessonville, France while he was serving in the U.S. Air Force and stationed nearby....

Terry Donald Durst

Terry Donald Durst

Jun 11, 2024

Terry Donald Durst, son of Donald and Eileen Durst, was born on January 29, 1959, in Spencer, Iowa.   Terry attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Spencer and graduated from Spencer High in 1977.  Throughout his school years, Terry was an exceptional athlete and excelled in baseball, basketball, and track.

Terry married Martha Smith in December of 1981 in Cherokee, Iowa....

Stanley Muilenburg

Stanley Muilenburg

Jun 11, 2024

     Stanley Muilenburg left us on June 11, 2024 at the age of 92.  He remained witty and sharp as a tack until the end, and will be greatly missed by those who were fortunate to know him well. 

     He graduated from Archer high school (class of fourteen people), ran the post office at his Virginia Beach, VA...

Donald Wayne Schoer

Donald Wayne Schoer

Jun 10, 2024

     Donald Wayne Schoer, son of Harlan and Ella Struve Schoer was born February 7, 1933, on a farm north of Everly in Dickinson County.

     The family moved to a farm west of Royal and he attended country school until at the age of 10 his family purchased a farm north of Rossie.  Don attended the Rossie School...

Dave Joseph Merten

Dave Joseph Merten

Jun 9, 2024

   Dave (never David) Jospeh Merten, 71, of Spencer, Iowa, hung up his cowboy hat for the last time on June 9, 2024. He was born on August 16, 1952 in Estherville, Iowa to Donna and Edwin Merten. He is survived by his children, Matthew Merten, Michael Merten, Melissa Benedict, his six grandchildren, his sisters, Cindy Meyerdirk and Melinda Carlson,...

Shirley Jean Berberich

Shirley Jean Berberich

Jun 8, 2024

     Shirley, born on June 25, 1941, in Hartley, Iowa, to Harold and Arley (Santage) Zieman, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024 at home. Shirley grew up on a farm south of Royal, Iowa, where she developed a strong work ethic and a love for the rural lifestyle. She graduated from Royal High School in 1959.

     After high...

Alma Helene Olson

Alma Helene Olson

Jun 7, 2024

   Alma Helene (Nath) Olson, 100, passed away on Friday June 7, 2024 at the Belmond Rehabilitation Center in Belmond, IA.  A celebration of Alma’s life will be held at the Warner Funeral Home in Everly, IA on Saturday, June 15 at 2:00 P.M., with the visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M.   Following the graveside service, a time of fellowship...

Donna Kay Salton

Donna Kay Salton

Jun 6, 2024

     Donna Salton, age 65, of Ayrshire, Iowa died June 6, 2024, at Ruthven Community Care Center in Ruthven, Iowa.

     Donna Kay Martin was born to Dale and Joan (Demers) Martin on April 6, 1959, in Storm Lake, Iowa. Donna was the second born and only girl of five.

     Donna attended Saint Mary’s Catholic School in Storm...

Aydee Mendez Maza

Aydee Mendez Maza

Jun 3, 2024

      Aydee Mendez Maza, la hija de Bernardo Mendez Del Valle y Susana Maza Cano, nació en Tierra Blanca de Veracruz, Mexico y ella recibió su educación allá.

      Aydee llegó a los Estados Unidos en marzo de 2009 y vivió en Spencer, Iowa. Ella disfrutaba cocinar para su familia y también vendía comida para ganarse la...

Walter James Schmidt

Walter James Schmidt

Jun 3, 2024

Walter James Schmidt, the son of John and Mary (Ringering) Schmidt was born March 15, 1933 in Westport township, Dickenson County IA. His childhood years were spent on the family farm. He recounted milking the cows and doing chores before school to his grandchildren. 

      Walter graduated from Okoboji Consolidated school, were he played basketball and baseball. He served...

Julie Kay Arcand

Julie Kay Arcand

Jun 2, 2024

     Julie Kay Arcand was born September 5th, 1959 in Algona, Iowa to Marlin McCullah and Themla McCullah (Jensen). 

     Julie grew up around Spencer and had great memories with her siblings and cousins at their grandparents’ farm.

     Julie become a mother to Shannon and John and later met and married Francis Arcand and had two daughters with...

Lora Bertha Norlin

Lora Bertha Norlin

Jun 1, 2024

Lora Bertha Norlin, a woman of great faith, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on June 1, 2024, at the age of 98. She spent her last days in Hospice Care at St Luke’s Nursing Home, Spencer, Iowa. Lora was born January 27, 1926 to Carl and Ella Grieme in Schaller, Iowa. Lora was baptized, confirmed and attended...

John Farris Prather

John Farris Prather

Jun 1, 2024

      John F. Prather passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, June 1, 2024, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. John was born in Spencer, IA on April 26, 1958 to Virgil K and Darlene (Amis) Prather and lived his entire life in Spencer, IA. He attended schools in Spencer and graduated from Spencer High School in 1976.

      John...

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Lee Wyman

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Lee Wyman

May 31, 2024

Jacquelyn Lee Wyman was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She passed away in Milford, Iowa on May 31, 2024, at the age of 81. Jackie, the daughter of Walter and Madge Schroeder, was born on September 25, 1942, in Everly, Iowa. She graduated from Everly High School in 1960 after a devoted high school basketball career and...

Delbert Earl Dodge

Delbert Earl Dodge

May 30, 2024

     Delbert Earl Dodge, the son of Wayne and Hazel (Suss) Dodge, was born June 23, 1944 in Spencer, IA.  He was raised in rural Terril and Milford area and received his early education at the Milford Community School.  Following his schooling, Delbert entered the United States Army serving from 1964 to 1965 as a Company Clerk.

     On August...

Lindell "Pete" R. Petersen

Lindell "Pete" R. Petersen

May 30, 2024

     Lindell Russell “Pete” Petersen, 89 of Spencer passed away in the early morning hours of May 30th at Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center, formally Northshire.

     Pete was born at home on his family farm on February 9, 1935, to Reka “Ricky” (Mett) and Harry F. Petersen. He attended Summit Township School and graduated from Spencer High School...

Ramona Jean Waldstein

Ramona Jean Waldstein

May 29, 2024

   We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ramona J Waldstein. Who was born on July 7th, 1954, in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. 

   Ramona was the daughter of Harold Ness and Margaret Arnts Ness. She was married to Kyle Waldstein in 1972, and together they had two children, Travis Waldstein (Amy) and Joni Waldstein. 

   Ramona was also a proud...

Kenneth Wayne Emmert

Kenneth Wayne Emmert

May 28, 2024

    Kenneth Wayne Emmert was born on March 23rd, 1939 in Hartley, Iowa.  His parents were Orville & Charlotte (Jipson) Emmert.  He grew up with three siblings on a farm near Royal, Iowa.  Ken went to school in Royal and played basketball in high school while assisting his father on their farm.

     Following high school, he went to...

Janet Rae Paulsen

Janet Rae Paulsen

May 25, 2024

Janet Rae Edmunds, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Barie) Edmunds, was born on July 13, 1938 in Spencer, Iowa. Janet grew up in Spencer and Spirit Lake, Iowa. She graduated from Spirit Lake High School in 1956.  On August 20, 1961, Janet married Wayne V Paulsen in Hartley, Iowa. Following their marriage they lived in Spencer from 1961 to 1963....

Dr. Brian Dale Fisher

Dr. Brian Dale Fisher

May 25, 2024

     Brian Dale Fisher, 50, of Dickens, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. He was born on May 31, 1973, in Sibley, Iowa to Dale and Carol (Lamont) Fisher. He was a cherished son and devoted big brother to Scott and Kristen.

     Brian grew up on an acreage north of Greenville and graduated from Spencer High...