Obituaries

May 19, 2025

   Gerald Jerome Hanson (Jerry), age 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Dimensions in Appleton, Wisconsin, with his daughter by his side.

   Gerald, son of Lewis and Martha Hanson, was born January 22, 1928 on a farm in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. The family later moved to Sioux Rapids, Iowa where he attended the Sioux Rapids schools.

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May 17, 2025

   Darrel Wayne Smith, the son of Tilman LeRoy and Martha Louise (Robinson) Smith was born on May 7, 1951 in Poplar Bluff MO. As a youngster, his family moved around and lived in several different places. Darrel graduated from high school in El Paso, TX. Following high school, he attended Bible School, was drafted into the military and attended...

May 15, 2025

Mary Lou Mett Larsen was born on September 9, 1928, in Spencer, Iowa, to Fern and Lyla Heikens Mett. She was raised on the family farm in Summit Township alongside her sister, Carolyn. She attended Summit Center country school, graduated from Spencer High School, went on to teachers college, and later taught at country school and in Gillette Grove Elementary...

May 13, 2025

Eldon Charles Goff, the son of Marvin and LaVonne (Wichman) Goff, was born on June 1, 1950, in Emmetsburg, IA. He was raised on a farm near Ayrshire where he also attended and graduated from school. After graduation, he attended Iowa Lakes Community College where he met his future wife, Linda DeMoss, in the library. He continued his education at...

May 9, 2025

David Frederick Feldhacker was born September 22, 1956, in Spencer, IA, to Raymond and Vernice (DeWeese) Feldhacker.

David graduated from Spencer High School and married Carole Gifford in 1977. David and Carole had 3 children: Christopher, Beth, and Kelley. He worked several years for Eaton Corp before starting DC Construction company.

He was a brain cancer survivor, diagnosed in 1987. He received...

May 7, 2025

“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”   -Helen Keller

Dr. Sylvester Michael Fideler died peacefully on May 7, 2025. He was 91 years old.

Born to Sylvester and Clo Fideler in Remsen IA on October 7, 1933, ”Mike” loved playing baseball and growing up in their...

May 6, 2025

Kelley Lee Reed passed away at home on May 6th, 2025. She was the daughter of Robert Lee Reed and Sandra Lee Reed, (Kelley). She spent her entire life in the Milford, IA, area and attended schools there. She was passionate about ancestry and worked diligently on creating a family tree. She especially enjoyed traveling with her family on their...

May 5, 2025

     Delores Rubie Klatt, the daughter of Melvin and Almeda (Jones) Smith, was born on August 5, 1934, in Lake Township, IA. She received her early education in Lake Center, then she went to a country school and Gillett Grove, before going to Webb in the 5th grade where she finished her education in 1952. Delores accepted the Lord...

May 5, 2025

Gilbert “Tom” Leroy Dotson, the son of Everett and Thelma (Whaley) Dotson was born October 7, 1933 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Langdon, IA area, where he attended school and graduated from Lake Center High School in 1951.

After high school Tom was employed with Central Iowa Telephone in Emmetsburg, IA. He enlisted in the U.S....

Apr 30, 2025

Donna Jean Witt Klungseth was born in Remsen, IA on April 24, 1944 to Glenn and Dorothy (Klingbeil) Witt. Her childhood years were spent in the Cherokee, IA area where she attended school and graduated from Washington High School. After high school, Donna went to business school in Sioux City, IA.

Donna’s working years were spent in Wisconsin. Upon retirement she...

Apr 29, 2025

    Barbara Jane Raveling, the daughter of Earl and Joyce (Lindstrom) May was born on March 13, 1946, in Davenport, IA. She was raised and attended school there graduating from Davenport West High School in 1964. After graduation, she attended Drake University in Des Moines. She also met her future husband, David while in Des Moines. After a year...

Apr 29, 2025

Donna Mae (Litka) Triplett, 89, was born on May 19, 1935 to Delbert and Opal (Manning) Litka in Sutherland, Iowa.

She spent her childhood growing up in Sutherland. She graduated from Sutherland High School in 1953. On September 6, 1953 Donna married Merlyn Triplett. To this union three children were born; Jeff, Jolene, and Jan.

Donna and Merlyn lived in Sutherland until...

Apr 28, 2025

It is with both sorrow and gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Lloyd Andrew Duffney, age 93. Lloyd passed away on April 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication to family and community. A loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Lloyd will be deeply missed.

Born to George and Tillie Duffney on...

Apr 27, 2025

   Jeffrey “Jeff” Walton of Everly, IA passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 60. He was a cherished Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, and Friend who will be missed greatly.

   He was born on February 2nd, 1965, in Hartley, IA to Larry and Betty Walton. Jeff will be remembered for his hard work starting at a young...

Apr 27, 2025

   Steve Forest Beecher, the son of Forest and Marjorie (Blasnitz) Beecher, was born on December 30, 1948, in Jefferson County, IA near Churdan. He was raised and received his early education there, graduating from Paton-Churdan High School. After graduation, he attended UNI, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education.

   Steve married Bernadette Zahasky on November 4, 1972...

Apr 23, 2025

Pam Meier was a beloved daughter, sister, friend, and faithful servant of Christ. She passed away peacefully at the age of 68. A lifelong follower of Jesus Christ, she lived a life filled with unshakable faith.



She was a devoted member of Hope Reformed Church in Spencer, Iowa, where she not only worshiped weekly, but also led Bible studies. This inspired...

Apr 23, 2025

Apr 23, 2025

Robert Lee Schoorman, the son of Kenneth and Helen Brigham Schoorman, was born March 12, 1949, in Spencer, Iowa. He received his early education in country schools near Fostoria and then Okoboji, Milford for one year and then from 7th grade in Everly where he graduated in 1969.

Following his schooling, Robert did corn shelling and drove truck and farmed until...

Apr 21, 2025

Lyndall Allen Cox was born August 19, 1960, to Marlin Cox and Donna (Korbelik) Cox in Superior, NE. He passed away on April 21, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Lyndall received his education in the Nelson School District. After graduating in 1978, he went on to further his education at Hastings College in Hastings,...

Apr 21, 2025

Jon Patrick Harrold, the son of Clement and Alice (Williams) Harrold was born February 26, 1940 in Sioux Rapids, IA. His childhood years were spent in Spencer, IA, where he attended school and graduated from Spencer High School in 1958. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in September of 1958 and after bootcamp, he was stationed in Pensacola, FL where...