Obituaries

Michael Lee  Taylor

Michael Lee Taylor

May 20, 2022

     Michael Lee Taylor, son of Clarence and V. Lorraine Taylor, was born May 18, 1952. He grew up in the farming life near Langdon and Spirit Lake, Iowa.

     Mike enjoyed playing cards, fishing, listening to Rock music and helping others. His unfortunate diagnosis of ALS left us all without hope. He faced it with grace. After almost 3...

Barbara Jo Cejka

Barbara Jo Cejka

May 19, 2022

SERVICES Private family services will be held at a later date.

Linda Susan Clark

Linda Susan Clark

May 18, 2022

Linda 'Susan’ Clark passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the age of 69. 

She was proceeded in death by her father, Richard Riley and mother, Deloris Riley, of Spencer, IA, and two sisters-in-law: Barb Riley of Denison, IA, and Cheryl Riley of Spencer, IA. 

She is survived by her children: Charlene and Craig Holland of Mathis TX, Christopher...

James Phillip  Larsen

James Phillip Larsen

May 18, 2022

James (Jim) Phillip Larsen, was born April 30, 1951, in Spencer, Iowa to Arnold and Lois (Rossiter) Larsen, the second oldest of five children. He passed away at the age of 71 unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, following an injury due to a fall. Per Jim’s previous request a private family remembrance will be held and...

Janette Irene Sanders

Janette Irene Sanders

May 13, 2022

Janette Irene Sanders was born on December 16, 1918 to Actor and Gunhilde (Storm) Wilson in Sibley, Iowa. She was married to Ivan Sanders in December of 1945, and later divorced. She was the head telephone operator in Sibley. She later was a bookeeper for 27 years for several businesses until she retired.       Janette is survived by her...

Judd David Huffman

Judd David Huffman

May 12, 2022

Judd David Huffman, son of Charles and Lucille (Ahrens) Huffman, was born May 19, 1943, in San Diego, CA, while his father was stationed in the Army. After the Service, the family moved to Sutherland, IA, and later to Gaza, IA.

Judd graduated from Sutherland High School in 1961. He attended Brown Institute of Technology in Minneapolis, MN, earning a...

Josephine "Josie" Louetta Cromer

Josephine "Josie" Louetta Cromer

May 11, 2022

  Josephine Louetta Erickson was born on May 5, 1931 in Sioux Rapids, IA to parents Lars and Mabel Erickson. Her mother died when she was 2 ½ years old. When her father could no longer care for the family, Josie and Eileen stayed with an aunt and uncle and then on to Woodworth home until the age of 16....

Madalyn  June Adams

Madalyn June Adams

May 2, 2022

Madalyn June Adams, the daughter of William and Anna (Pohl) Bendlin, was born January 30, 1931 in Clay County, IA.  Her childhood years were spent in the Lake Center, Iowa area, where she received her education, graduating from High School.

     Madalyn married Donald “Pete” Franklin Adams on December 18, 1949 at the First English Lutheran Church in Spencer.  Throughout...

Elaine Alice Steele

Elaine Alice Steele

May 1, 2022

  Elaine Alice Steele, the daughter of Frances and Ellen (Mortenson) Baysinger, was born on June 17, 1946, in Webb, Iowa. The family lived in several communities throughout her childhood and eventually settled in Everly, Iowa, where she graduated from Everly High School. Following graduation, she attended Nettleton Business Training College in Sioux City, Iowa, where she trained as a...

William Paul Olson

William Paul Olson

Apr 27, 2022

We Mournfully announce the passing of William Paul Olson age 85 of Spencer, IA. William passed away on April 27, 2022 after a long battle with diabetes, lung problems and cardiac issues.

William was born to Edith and Irvin Olson. William took his first breath on June 10, 1936. Most of William’s life revolved around raising livestock and agriculture. He...

Wanda Wood Nelson

Wanda Wood Nelson

Apr 24, 2022

     Wanda Wood Nelson was born July 13, 1936 in Albert City, Iowa to Charles and Louise (Carstensen) Wood. Temperatures that day hovered around 110-115 degrees, making her entrance to the world very memorable. Her family moved to Spencer in her early years, and she graduated from Spencer High School in 1954. She attended University of Iowa and became a...

Dylan Thomas Moser

Dylan Thomas Moser

Apr 21, 2022

     Dylan Thomas Moser, the son of Brandon and Amy Moser, was born April 10, 2022 in Spencer, Iowa. Even before his birth he gave his parents their fair share of excitement and while he was an unexpected addition to the family, he was exactly what they needed to be complete.

     Dylan’s time with us was far too short....

Charles "Charlie" Arnold Larsen

Charles "Charlie" Arnold Larsen

Apr 18, 2022

     Charles “Charlie” Arnold Larsen, was born May 2, 1950, in Spencer, Iowa to Arnold and Lois (Rossiter) Larsen, the oldest of five children. He passed away Monday April 18, 2022, at the Long House Care Center in Spencer at the age of 71 following an extended illness.

     Charlie’s childhood years were spent on the Larsen farm with his...

Frances Laree Montgomery

Frances Laree Montgomery

Apr 16, 2022

     Frances Laree (Wiese) Montgomery was born December 2, 1934 in Hospers, Iowa to John Harry Wiese and Kathryn Ann (Forst) Wiese, the youngest of four children. She graduated from Northwestern College with a degree in Education, and taught primary school in Harris, Primghar, Newkirk, and Union Consolidated school districts.      

     On August 15, 1958 she...

Lanette Kay Kilpatrick

Lanette Kay Kilpatrick

Apr 14, 2022

Lanette Kay Kilpatrick the daughter of Don and Opal (Thompson) DuBois, was born November 5th 1945 in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Sioux Rapids until moving to Spencer in 8th grade. Lanette graduated from Spencer High School in 1963.

Lanette met the love of her life, Kent Kilpatrick, while in high school. After dating for four years...

Richard Lloyd Jafvert

Richard Lloyd Jafvert

Apr 13, 2022

Richard Lloyd Jafvert was born to Shirley Millard and Ted Jafvert on December 1, 1978 in Spencer, Iowa.  He lived in several communities growing up:  Spencer, IA, Denver, CO, Everly, IA, Estherville, IA, Hartley, IA and Appleton, WI.  Richard did mostly concrete and construction work.  Most recently, he worked for Midwest Spray Foam and enjoyed his job.

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Clarence "Brad" Harold  Braddock Jr.

Clarence "Brad" Harold Braddock Jr.

Apr 12, 2022

     Clarence “Brad” Harold Braddock Jr., the son of Clarence and Ruth (Myers) Braddock was born October 12, 1951 in Waterloo, IA. His childhood years were spent in Swea City, IA where he lived with his aunt and uncle Frances and Joe Fisher.  Brad moved to Waterloo with his father where he graduate high school in 1970. He enlisted in...

Craig Alan Middendorff

Craig Alan Middendorff

Apr 9, 2022

    Craig Alan Middendorff, age 63 of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Sioux Rapids, IA, was born on January 2, 1959 in Spencer, IA to Arthur (Art) and Oma (Small) Middendorff. Craig graduated from Sioux Rapids Community School in 1977 and attended Iowa Lakes Community College receiving a degree in carpentry. Craig lived life to the fullest. He always had...

Robert Henry Black

Robert Henry Black

Apr 9, 2022

Robert Henry Black, the son of Ray and Mabel (Cross) Black, was born June 27, 1926 in Webb, Iowa.  His childhood years were spent in Spencer, Iowa, where he received his education, graduating from Spencer High School.  He later entered the military and served with the U.S. Navy from 1944 until his honorable discharge in 1946.

     Bob married Milly...

Lestelle Donovan "Don" Mozena

Lestelle Donovan "Don" Mozena

Apr 7, 2022

     

     Lestelle Donovan Mozena was born in a one room house in Bayard, IA on May 10, 1936 to Paul and Rita Mozena, and went to be with Jesus on April 7, 2022 at 1:45pm in his home in Spencer, IA surrounded by his family. Don went to school in Bayard until his parents moved to Ft....