Obituaries

Mario Adrian Zubia

Mario Adrian Zubia

Aug 23, 2020

***The family requests that instead of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family.***The family also requests that friends and family in attendance at the graveside services, wear a mask covering.Son of Fernando E. Zubia, Sr and Angel ZubiaBrother of Fernando E. Zubia, Jr. and Josefina ZubiaUncle of Adrian Zubia SERVICES Graveside Services will be held 11:00 A.M.,...

Norman Goodwin "Tubby" Halverson

Norman Goodwin "Tubby" Halverson

Aug 22, 2020

     Norman Goodwin Halverson, the son of Bennie Amal and Rena (Hansen) Halverson was born on February 11, 1927 in Linn Grove, IA. He received his early education  and was raised in the area. Following his education, he worked on the family farm before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He entered into the military on April 26, 1944. He served...

Marjorie Ann Dalen

Marjorie Ann Dalen

Aug 20, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we morn the passing of Marjorie Ann Schacherer Dalen, of Spencer, Iowa on August 20, 2020, at the age of 89.  She was born on November 20, 1930 near Ladysmith, WI.  Marge passed suddenly after contracting COVID-19.  She will be lovingly remembered by sisters Obby Brobst and Darlene Lair.  Children Diane...

Aubree Elizabeth  Biedenfeld

Aubree Elizabeth Biedenfeld

Aug 19, 2020

Aubree Elizabeth Biedenfeld was born and called to Heaven on August 19, 2020. Aubree is the daughter of Beau and Liz Biedenfeld and the sister of Bentley.      Little Miss had already made such an impact on her family. She was the star of so many of their dreams. Aubree’s grave marker will read “we’ll love you till the...

Charles Arthur Hagedorn

Charles Arthur Hagedorn

Aug 13, 2020

    

     Charles Arthur Hagedorn the son of Harold and Bonita (Johnson) Hagedorn was born on February 9, 1947 in Spencer, IA. He was raised in the Ruthven area where he attended school and then finished up in Spencer. After high school he worked with his cousin, Marvin Hagedorn with heavy equipment for a short time before moving on...

Audrey Marie Van Overbeke

Audrey Marie Van Overbeke

Aug 12, 2020

     Audrey Marie Van Overbeke was born in Canby, MN to William and Alma Ness on September 26, 1928. She was raised in Canby and graduated from Canby High School in 1946.

     She married Renil Van Overbeke on August 4, 1947, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Minneota, MN. The couple spent their early married years in Minnesota and...

Robert Charles Donahoo

Robert Charles Donahoo

Aug 11, 2020

     Robert Charles Donahoo, the son of Robert Frank and Leona (Niebuhr) Donahoo, was born on March 24, 1937 in Omaha, NE. Robert was raised and attended Brook Consolidated School where he graduated and then went to Buena Vista College for 2 years.

     On May 24, 1958, Robert married Wanda Nothwehr at St. John’s Church in Rural Peterson. He...

Ver Nelda  Bumann

Ver Nelda Bumann

Aug 9, 2020

Ver Nelda “Nell” Bumann of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at her Renaissance home in Sun Lakes. 

Ver Nelda “Nell” Bumann, daughter of Louis and Vena Grapenthin Amendt was born on March 12, 1927 on the family farm south of Peterson, Iowa.  She graduated from Brooke Consolidated School in 1945. 

She married Orren Bumann of...

Roland Leigh Sindt

Roland Leigh Sindt

Aug 7, 2020

Roland Leigh Sindt, the son of Arnold and Betty Sindt, was born February 14, 1953 in Spencer, Iowa.  His childhood years were spent in Everly, where he received his early education.  After his early education, he continued to help his family on the farm.

     Roland married Lucy Meyerdirk on April 3, 1981 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Everly,...

Thomas "Fred" Pote

Thomas "Fred" Pote

Aug 7, 2020

     Thomas “Fred” Frederick Pote, the son of Milburn and Amy (Smith) Pote was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 17, 1943. His childhood years were spent in the Ralstan, NE area, where he attended school and graduated from Ralstan High School.

     Fred enlisted in the U.S. Marines before being medically discharged. He then worked for the Union...

John Francis Fogarty

John Francis Fogarty

Aug 5, 2020

John Francis Fogarty, the son of Terrance and Bridget (Weir) Fogarty was born May 8, 1956, in Emmetsburg, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Emmetsburg area where he attended school and graduated from Emmetsburg High School in 1974. He then attended Iowa Lakes Community College in the Auto Mechanics program.John married Holly Funk on September 29, 1979, at...

Melissa Marie Sebastian

Melissa Marie Sebastian

Aug 5, 2020

It saddens us to announce that Melissa passed away at the Sioux Falls Hospital on August 5th, 2020, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.Melissa Marie Sebastian, the daughter of Edward and Karen McClurg, was born on July 16th, 1962, in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Spirit Lake where she graduated in 1980.Melissa married Kevin (Sebastian) on July...

Mark William Kahley

Mark William Kahley

Jul 31, 2020

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Bethany Lutheran Church, Abben Cancer Center, The Spencer Hospitalor a charity of your choice. Mark William Kahley, the son of Kenneth and Karen (Lidman) Kahley, was born May 16, 1968, in Spencer, Iowa.  His childhood years were spent in Spencer, where he received his early education, graduating from Spencer High School...

Roger  Hoberg

Roger Hoberg

Jul 29, 2020

  Roger Hoberg, the son of Carl and Elsie Mae (Meyer) Hoberg was born July 20, 1927, in Gillett Grove Township, Clay County, Iowa, in the Harmony neighborhood.  Roger was the youngest of six children, all of whom are deceased.

    Roger was educated in the rural school of the Harmony Neighborhood and graduated from the Gillett Grove High School in...

Marcella "Marcy" Catherine Nielsen-Harvieux

Marcella "Marcy" Catherine Nielsen-Harvieux

Jul 24, 2020

Marcella Catherine Nielsen Harvieux, the daughter of Clarence and Elizabeth (Betz) Lohberger, was born on July 12th 1930 in Sutherland, Iowa. Marcella was raised in Sutherland and attended school there.

     Marcella was united in marriage to Luverne “Dutch” Nielsen in April of 1948, they were blessed with 8 children. After 35 years of marriage, they divorced.

     Marcella worked...

Steven Wayne Daly

Steven Wayne Daly

Jul 24, 2020

    Steven Wayne Daly (Shaggy), the son of Ed Daly and Barb Dickinson was born August 23, 1952, in Spirit Lake, Iowa.  His childhood years were spent in the Okoboji, Iowa, area and raised by his grandparents.  Steve graduated from Arnolds Park High School in 1970.  He began working at Terrace Park Dairy where he met his wife, Sharon Suber...

Edith Laverne Pitts

Edith Laverne Pitts

Jul 21, 2020

Edith Laverne (Verdon) Pitts was born on May 30, 1928, in Lansing, Iowa. She was the daughter of Florence (Protsman) and Joseph Verdon. Her schooling started at Lansing's Catholic grade school, Immaculate Conception, and finished at Lansing Public High School, graduating early at the age of 16. World War II was in full swing at this time as Edith was...

Merrill Duane Schoer

Merrill Duane Schoer

Jul 21, 2020

     Merrill “Ossie” Duane Schoer, the son of Harry and Esther (Santage) Schoer was born January 30, 1934, in Peterson, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in the Rossie and Royal, Iowa, area where he attended school and graduated from Royal High School in 1952. Merrill enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1953 and served until his Honorable...

Colleen Flo Ingraham

Colleen Flo Ingraham

Jul 15, 2020

Colleen Flo Ingraham, the daughter of Henry C.  and Wynona (Williams) Fick was born on August 10, 1932 in Hartley, Iowa. She was raised and received her early education there, graduating from Hartley High School.

     On September 3, 1950, Colleen married Jack Ingraham in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Following their marriage, they lived in Bloomington, MN, where she worked for...

Nancy Ann Schlichting

Nancy Ann Schlichting

Jul 13, 2020

     Nancy Ann Schlichting, the daughter of Frank and Gladys (Haack) Galema, was born on October 2, 1940 in Ocheyedan, Iowa. She attended school at Excelsior School, south of Lake Park, graduating in 1958. Following graduation, she attended Worthington Junior College for 2 years. She then started working at the Dickinson County Extension Office in Spirit Lake.

     On October...