Obituaries
Kenneth "Ken" Glen Kahley
Nov 22, 2024
Kenneth G. Kahley, 87, of Spencer, IA passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024.
Born on December 28, 1936, in Spencer, IA, Ken was a lifelong resident of the community. He graduated from Spencer High School and Drake University, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. After Drake, he went to Arizona where he worked on the Salt...
Douglas Eldred McMullen
Nov 22, 2024
Douglas (Doug) Eldred McMullen passed away on November 22 at the Spencer Hospital under the care of Spencer Avera@Home Hospice, after a three-year battle with Esophageal cancer and later Pancreatic Cancer. He was lovingly surrounded by family throughout his journey. He was born on October 19, 1952, to Eldred and Anna Mae (Dilts) McMullen in Council Bluffs Iowa. Doug was...
Scott Lytle
Nov 19, 2024
Scott Alan Lytle passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2024 at the age of 69.
Scott was born May 21st, 1955 to Duane and Sharon (Opsal) Lytle in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He grew up in Keester, MN, Armstrong, IA and Fairmont, MN. Scott completed school until the 11th grade and then joined the Army in 1973 were he finished...
Roger G Struve
Nov 19, 2024
Roger G. Struve, the son of Gordon and Elaine (Steinbeck) Struve was born June 7, 1953 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Rossie, IA area and he attended Clay Central School, graduating in 1971.
Roger enlisted in the U.S. Army and served until his Honorable Discharge. He worked as a bartender and the Rossie Elevator. He married...
Linda Lee Fries
Nov 18, 2024
Linda Lee Fries, the daughter of Lee and Emma ”Clem” (Smoyer) Gordon was born on November 30, 1935, in Santa Monica, CA. The family moved to Rockwell City, IA when Linda was 10½. She graduated from Rockwell City High School in 1953.
On June 10, 1954, Linda married Carol Fries in Rockwell City. They farmed with the...
Kaylan Arthur Abel
Nov 10, 2024
Kaylan Arthur Abel, 87, of Spencer passed away on Sunday, November 10th at his home. Kaylan was born on November 26th, 1936, to Arthur and Marian (Plautz) in Spencer, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Royal, Iowa where he continued as a faithful member throughout his childhood and much of his adult life.
Kaylan grew up...
Arlene Mae Hargrave
Nov 9, 2024
Arlene Mae Hargrave, the daughter of Fred and Elsie (Jones) Flack, was born on September 8, 1930, at the farm of her aunt and uncle, Almeda and Melvin Smith, west of Spencer, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Ayrshire, Armstrong, Arnolds Park, Spirit Lake and Dickens area. She started school in Ayrshire, IA and graduated in 1948 from...
Barbara Lee Hartmann
Nov 9, 2024
Barbara Lee (Harris) Hartmann, a dedicated teacher, devoted mother and avid baker, died Nov. 9, 2024, at the Spencer Hospital. A lifelong Lutheran who was never happier than when she was spending time with her son and three daughters, Barbara died peacefully, holding her children’s hands after a final, soothing prayer.
Barbara is survived by her children Bradley Hartmann (Tim); Brenda...
Doris Jeanette Van Buren
Nov 6, 2024
Doris Jeanette Van Buren, the daughter of Robert (Bob) and Audrey (Sally) Conner, was born on June 25, 1935, near Seney, Iowa. Her childhood was spent on a farm near Linn Grove, Iowa. After graduating from Linn Grove High School, she moved to Spencer, where she worked in the office of JC Penney.
Doris met Max Van Buren while socializing with...
Meredith James Johnston
Nov 5, 2024
Meredith James Johnston, the son of Charles Elmer and Ethel Wilma (McKee) Johnston, was born on February 13, 1942, in Centerville, IA. His early years were spent in Woodland, IA, and attended and graduated from Mormon Trail High School in Garden Grove, IA. Following high school, he attended Norwest Missouri State and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology and...
Robert "Bob" Dru Lappegard
Nov 1, 2024
Robert Dru Lappegard was born on January 10, 1937, in Hudson, South Dakota, the third son of Casper and Dorthey Lappegard. He was a bashful boy, known to take great pride in his belongings. He was creative, enjoyed drawing, and was considered very talented. He attended school until the 10th grade, completing his last year at Odebolt High School. After...
Bruce Will
Oct 27, 2024
Bruce Edward Will passed away on October 27th, 2024 at home under Hospice care after a hospital stay in Sioux City.
Bruce was born on December 9th, 1937 in Paton, Iowa to Harry and Ila (Tonkinson) Will. After moving to the Milford area at age three, he attended two years of country school. He then moved to Milford Community Schools and...
Charles "Chuck" Michael Pohar
Oct 26, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Michael Pohar., son of Charles and Jennie Pohar, was born on January 17, 1935 in LaSalle, Illinois. He passed away at Lakes Regional Medical Center on October 26, 2024 at the age of 89.
Chuck enjoyed playing the accordion and was an avid golfer. His daily routine included a Sudoku puzzle which he didn’t put down until it was...
Darlene Louise DeLaughter
Oct 24, 2024
Darlene Louise DeLaughter, the daughter of William Ludlow Scott and Della Mae Sarver, was born November 12, 1928 in Sioux City, IA. Beloved mother, loving wife, loving grama and great grama. Darlene worked with her husband, Bob as retail owners in fabrics for many years. She loved camping, boating and anything around water, she also loved to dance. Darlene was...
Ivy Rose Estrella Scott
Oct 24, 2024
Left to cherish Ivy's memory are her parents, Gareth and McKenzie Scott; her brother, Noah Scott; her grandparents and much extended family.
They say that the candle burns twice as bright burns half as long.
Baby girl, your light brought smiles and joy to everyone that saw you. Your laughter and cries both were so beautiful that we would love hearing either...
Harold "Buddy" Everett Yungbluth, Jr
Oct 22, 2024
Harold Everette Yungbluth Jr. “Buddy” born July 27th, 1944 in Spencer, Iowa. He was the son of Harold E Yungbluth Sr. and Helen Yungbluth (Greene). He was the oldest of four children to include Brothers David Yungbluth, Steve Yungbluth and Sister Pam Yungbluth. He grew up on a small farm between Linn Grove and Royal, Iowa. Buddy graduated from the...
Clarita Agnes Roth
Oct 22, 2024
Clarita Agnes Roth, the daughter of William and Amelia (Riesing) Becker was born August 8, 1932 in Breda, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Breda area, where she attended school and graduated from St. Bernard High School.
Clarita married Richard Roth on April 20, 1954 in Breda, IA. They made their home in Spencer, IA. She worked at the...
Bessie Elizabeth Madsen
Oct 19, 2024
Bessie (Bess) Elizabeth Madsen, daughter of Earl A. Ashcraft and Gladys P. Cooper Ashcraft was born April 27, 1932 in Modale, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Modale, Salix, and Sioux, City, Iowa. She received her education in Sioux City. Bess married Robert W. Madsen August 15, 1950 in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sioux City, IA. They lived...
Dorothy Ida Beck
Oct 19, 2024
Dorothy Ida (Scott) Beck entered eternal life peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born on August 22, 1928, to Eldridge and Mabel (Miller) Scott in a farm house 3 miles north of Rossie. She graduated from Rossie Consolidated School in 1946. She married Ralph Beck on August 25, 1946. To this union, four children were born: Linda, Thomas,...
Verlyn Lee Kramer
Oct 17, 2024
Verlyn Lee Kramer, the son of Albert and Vena (Hopfe) Kramer, was born on November 15, 1929 on a farm south of Everly. He received his early education at Riverton #3 country school and attended Everly High School prior to transferring and graduating from Spencer High School in 1950. While in school, he enjoyed FFA and basketball. Following high...
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