Obituaries
Eleanor Mary Nielsen
Oct 17, 2022
Eleanor Mary Nielsen, the daughter of John and Jessie Stoner Reed, was born August 9, 1917, at their farm home in Peterson, IA. She lived on a farm NW of Peterson through her graduation from Peterson High School in 1934. She started first grade at age 5 because her father drove the school bus. Following graduation, she spent a...
William "Willie" Otto Hartmann
Oct 16, 2022
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE FAMILY IN WILLIE'S NAME William Otto Hartmann, a man with a personality, spirit and sense of humor as big as the massive farm equipment he sold for decades, died on Oct. 16, 2022, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley, Iowa. Willie, as he was known...
Arthur "Vern" Lavern Ross
Oct 15, 2022
Arthur Lavern (Vern) Ross, the son of Arthur and Marge Ross, was born August 29, 1931, in Norfolk Nebraska, the middle child of three boys. He often shared vivid childhood stories about work, life and play, mostly on the farm and living in rural Iowa. Vern graduated from Correctionville High School in 1949, an American Legion Senior Honors...
Marlene Jane Frey
Oct 12, 2022
Marlene Jane Frey, the daughter of Raymond and Marie (Trei) Monkemeier, was born on May 25th, 1933 in George, Iowa.
She spent her early years on different family farms until graduating from Melvin High School in 1951. On August 22, 1952, Marlene married Franklyn Frey in Ashton, Iowa. They began their married life in Sibley and eventually moved...
Amy Lea Meyer
Oct 11, 2022
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Pony Express or Camp Foster. Amy Lea Meyer, 53, of Spencer, received her angel wings as per her wishes on October 11, 2022. She was born June 2, 1969 to Carol E. and James (Ace) Meyer in Spencer, IA. She received her education at Spencer Community Schools. She later attended...
Phyllis Arlene Stap
Oct 10, 2022
On October 10, 2022 our mother took her Savior's hand and peacefully left this earth to join her heavenly family. Her life of 97 years had a foundation based on her faith and her devotion to family and friends. Her determination, optimistic out look and witty banter will be greatly missed by all who loved and enjoyed her...
Joseph James Froiland
Oct 8, 2022
Joseph James Froiland was born August 23rd, 1953 in Emmetsburg, Iowa to Emil and Florence (Beukema) Froiland. He spent his childhood years in Emmetsburg where he attended school until graduating in 1971.
Joe fell in love with plumbing when he worked at Wigdahl Hardware in high school. He married his high school sweetheart Colleen (Turner) on November...
Beulah Umscheid
Oct 7, 2022
Beulah Jane Bonser Hanson Umscheid passed away October 7, 2022 at 11:15 p.m. Beulah Jane was born on January 14, 1932 in Spencer, Iowa. Spent her childhood in Arnolds Park, Iowa graduating from Arnolds Park High School in 1949. Beulah Jane was married to Wayne G. Hanson July 1, 1955. She married James J. Umscheid Sr. on August 25,...
Gary Lee Enderson
Oct 5, 2022
Gary Lee Enderson, the son of Duane and Carol (Krull) Enderson, was born on January 12, 1973, in Spencer, Iowa. He was raised and attended school here, graduating from Spencer High School in 1991. While in high school, he played football as an offensive and defensive tackle. He played in the 1990 Runner-up Championship Game. He was named 1st Team...
Vickie Dykstra
Oct 3, 2022
Vickie Pauline Dykstra, daughter of Lester William and Barbara Lou (Kimball) Dykstra, was born January 22, 1955, in Spencer, IA. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church of May City, IA. Her elementary school years were first spent in Harris, IA, where she was a junior baton twirler. She moved to a farm outside Everly, IA...
Dorothy Christina Steven
Oct 2, 2022
Dorothy Christina Steven, the daughter of John and Dorothy (Warner) Berry, was born on August 2, 1926, in Hampstead London, England. Her childhood years were spent in Tottenham London where she received her education. After her schooling, Dorothy’s first job was with Cable and Wireless. She then worked at Abney Park Cemetery because of her beautiful handwriting.
Dorothy married...
Gary Taylor
Oct 1, 2022
Gary Eugene Taylor was born June 25, 1943, in Springfield, Missouri, and was raised in Spencer, Iowa, the firstborn son of Chester (Chet) and Dorothy Taylor.
Gary graduated from Spencer High School in 1961, and recently attended his 60th class reunion. He served in the Iowa National Guard and joined the Spencer Police Department in 1965, eventually serving as...
Charles "Chuck" Fredrick Baker
Sep 30, 2022
On Friday, September 30, 2022, Charles ‘Chuck’ Fredrick Baker, beloved husband, father, and brother passed away at the age of 81. Born to Dorothy and Darwin Baker on March 25, 1941, he was the oldest of 20 siblings. After graduating from Whittemore High School in 1959, Chuck went on to pursue a career in the military.
Following, he...
Thomas Ivan Cushing
Sep 29, 2022
Thomas Ivan Cushing, the son of Ivan and Annetta (Larson) Cushing was born September 19, 1953, in Emmetsburg, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Emmetsburg area where he attended school until 3rd grade. They moved to Spencer, Iowa, and attended Spencer School and graduated from Spencer High School in 1972.
Thomas moved to Langdon in the...
Joan Marie Phelps
Sep 29, 2022
Joan Marie Phelps, the daughter of Harold and Eleanor Huss Phelps, was born August 25, 1958 in Spencer, Iowa. She received her early education and graduated from Clay Central High School in Royal, Iowa in 1976. Joan continued her education at the Spencer Business School and Iowa Lakes Community College.
Following her schooling, Joan worked at K-Mart...
Lowell Edward Meier
Sep 27, 2022
Lowell Edward Meier, the son of Edward and Nellie (Pitt) Meier was born March 13, 1933 in Persia, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Logan, IA area where he attended school and graduated from Logan High School in 1951. He attended community college for 2 years. Lowell enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1953 and served until...
Katherin Gail Prentice
Sep 24, 2022
Katherin Gail Prentice, the daughter of John William and Bernice A. (Brinkley) Prentice, was born June 27, 1941, in Spencer, IA. She lived on a farm in the rural Gillett Grove area, where she received her education at Gillett Grove Consolidated Schools. While in school, she played in band, sang in choir and played basketball and softball. Katherin...
Lavonne Marion Schuknecht
Sep 23, 2022
LaVonne Marion Schuknecht, the daughter of Arthur and Ann Plagman was born on July 5, 1927, at home on the farm by Peterson, Iowa. Her schooling years were spent in Peterson and graduated from Peterson High School in 1945.
LaVonne married Delbert Charles Schuknecht on November 10, 1945, at Zion Lutheran Church in Paullina, Iowa. From this marriage...
Donald Lee Dau
Sep 23, 2022
Donald Lee Dau passed away peacefully on September 23, 2022 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. He was born on November 26, 1936 to Mabel (Meyer) and Elvin Dau. He grew to become a protective big brother of two siblings Nancy and Susan as they made their life on the farm. A lifelong handyman,...
Bernard "Bernie" Jerome Hoffrichter
Sep 23, 2022
Bernard “Bernie” Hoffrichter, the son of John and Mary (Atz) Hoffrichter, was born on April 13, 1937 in Spencer, Iowa. He received his early education in Spencer and was raised on a farm Northwest of Spencer. This is where he found his love of working with and riding his horses. Following graduation, he helped his mother farm. He spent...
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