Obituaries

Sep 1, 2023

 

     Alfred Lavern Ness was born March 19, 1927, in Bryant, SD to Lawrence and Ethyl Ness.

     He married Ruth Sweet on May 5, 1951.  They made their home in Spencer, Iowa where they lived in the same home until 2019, when they moved to St Luke Lutheran Home.  Alfred worked for Spencer Packing Company for many...

Aug 31, 2023

Aug 31, 2023

 

     Helen Louise Baumeister, daughter of JR and Dolly Thorne (Lorenzen) was born October 5th, 1926 at their family home near Moneta, IA.  She spent her younger years working on the farm with her dad. She attended Moneta schools through high school, graduating in 1943. After graduation, she continued to help on the farm. 

     While still in...

Aug 31, 2023

*In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Harold's name.

 

Harold Lloyd Piercy was born December 22, 1946, at the Sioux Rapids Hospital, now known as the Sioux Care Center.  His parents were Lloyd Victor Piercy of Modale, IA and Cleta Corraine Haner Piercy Ehlers. 

Harold was raised in Spencer, Iowa in his younger years.  He had...

Aug 30, 2023

 

     Janice Kay McGee, the daughter of Ivan and Jeanette Wilson Sanders, was born December 18, 1947 in Sibley, Iowa.  Janice received her early education and graduated from Sioux Valley High School in 1966.    

     On November 6, 1966, Janice married Vince McGee.  Following their marriage, they farmed and raised their family near Peterson, IA.  Later, they...

Aug 25, 2023

 

     Barbara Ann Woods, the daughter of Thomas and Vera (Kruger) Karl, was born on July 14, 1943, at her grandmother’s farm near Peterson, IA. She spent her younger years in Spirit Lake, where she attended school, graduating in 1961. After graduation, she worked at Safeway grocery in Spencer.

     On July 25, 1964, she married William Long in...

Aug 24, 2023

 

    Susan (Sue) Kay Brennan, Spencer IA passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband, Billy her beloved dog, Mira and other family on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 62.

     Susan was born March 9th, 1961, to Jack D. and Phyllis J. (Snyder) Krusenstjerna in Sioux City IA. ...

Aug 24, 2023

Dianne Elise (Fabre) Hanson age 87 died at the Ruthven community care center on August 24, 2023 surround by family.

Dianne was born in Fairbault, Minnesota on August 15, 1936 to Cletus and Emma Fabre. She was one of five children. The family moved to Tacoma Washington when Dianne was five years old and where she completed her schooling. In...

Aug 21, 2023

Karen Ann Woodford, age 76, of Spencer, Iowa passed away on Monday, August 21st peacefully at her home. On May 31, 1947, Karen Ann Baschke was born to Edward and Genevieve (Diederich) Baschke in Spencer, Iowa. 

She graduated high school in 1965 from Milford Community High School in Milford, Iowa.  After high school, she attended beauty school at Spencer School...

Aug 16, 2023

*In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Mary's name.

     Mary Ann Sweeney, the daughter of Arthur and Katherine (Weimer) Fessler was born May 11, 1946 in Cherokee, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Larrabee where she attended school through 9th grade. She then went to Sutherland High School graduating in 1964.         

     Mary married...

Aug 16, 2023

 

   Reed Scott, 72, of Hartley, passed away on 8/16/2023 after losing his short battle with lung cancer.

     Reed Eugene Scott, the son of Jay and Delores (Crosser)Scott was born on Feb 28, 1951 in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Spencer, Iowa where he attended school until the 12th grade. Reed graduated from  Spencer High...

Aug 14, 2023

 

Craig Jeffrey Rosenboom, 56 of Le Mars, IA, died on Monday, August 14, 2023 due to complications of pneumonia.

     Craig was born to Marion and Shirley (Thormodsgard) Rosenboom, on November 18, 1966, in Sheldon, IA.  Craig came into the world 6 weeks early at 5lbs. 6 oz.

     Craig was a 1985 graduate of Clay Central High School,...

Aug 12, 2023

 

     Pamela Helen (Barnard) Hansen of Spencer, IA passed away peacefully from a brief illness on August 12, 2023, in Spencer, IA surrounded by her family. 

     Pam was born on January 30, 1952, in Spencer, IA to Dwight (Dick) and Shirley (Larson) Barnard.  Her childhood years were spent on the farm in the Gillett Grove area,...

Aug 12, 2023

*In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations for a memorial project in Terry's honor at the Spencer Golf and Country Club.

Terry Gene Jespersen, 80, of Spencer, Iowa, died Saturday, August 12. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 19 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer. Family visitation and a reception is directly following the service...

Aug 11, 2023

 

David Lee Kannedy (71) died of complications from cancer on August 11, 2023, in his home in Spencer, Iowa. He was attended by his wife and daughter during his last days in his house with the help of hospice.

David was born the youngest of eighteen children to Ira and Stella Kannedy on February 18, 1952. He lived his...

Aug 8, 2023

 

     Charles Lee Snow, the son of Lloyd and Alice Snow was born on February 5, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, IA. He was raised and received his early education in Lake Park, IA. After high school he worked several places as a cook throughout his life. He lived in several communities, Estherville, Waterloo, Ruthven and Sioux Falls before...

Aug 7, 2023

 

   Larry Dean Jones, the son of James Marion and Esther Irene (McClain) Jones, was born November 10, 1938, in Exira, Iowa.  Larry received his early education in Spirit Lake, Iowa.

 

  Larry married Caroline Utley on October 31, 1963, in Spencer, Iowa.  Throughout their married life, Larry and Caroline lived in the Spencer area for...

Aug 3, 2023

On Thursday, August 3rd, Maureen Ann (Thilges) Baker, beloved mother and grandmother passed away at 77 years old. Maureen was born to Oswald and Evelyn Thilges on April 7, 1946. She was one of five children. Maureen graduated from Bishop Garrigan High School in 1964.

Following her graduation she met Charles Baker. After the third time he proposed, she...

Aug 3, 2023

Rosann Elaine Truelson, the daughter of Aaron and Elaine (Holdren) Kleiber was born December 3, 1948 in Emmetsburg, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Emmetsburg area, where she attended school and graduated from Emmetsburg High School in 1967.

Rosann worked at Berkley’s in Emmetsburg. She married Andrew Truelson on March 12, 1971 in Emmetsburg, IA. They moved...

Aug 1, 2023

 

     Robert Calvester Handy, the son of Frank and Gladys Fairchild Handy, was born March 17, 1938 in Spencer, IA, later moved to Winterset, IA before returning back to Spencer to finish his education.

     Robert started working at H & S roofing company straight out of school where he worked until he retired 62 years later.  Robert...