Obituaries

Larry Harlan Classon

Larry Harlan Classon

Feb 13, 2020

Larry Harlan Classon, the son of  and Ida (Theeler) Classon, was born April 7, 1949 in Blue Earth, MN.  His childhood years were spent in Blue Earth, MN until the age of 13, when he joined the circus.  He later joined the Army, where he served during VietNam from 1967 until his honorable discharge in 1973.

     After his discharge...

Phyllis Jean Bielfeldt

Phyllis Jean Bielfeldt

Feb 12, 2020

     Phyllis Jean Bielfeldt, the daughter of James Hugh and Inez Pauline (Bakke) Fraser, was born November 28, 1924 in Greenville, Iowa.  Her childhood years were spent in Greenville, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Greenville Consolidated Schools in 1942. 

     Phyllis married Leland Evans on May 30, 1942.  After their marriage, they lived in Spencer, where she...

Timothy John Card

Timothy John Card

Feb 10, 2020

SERVICES For Details on the Celebration of Life please contacet Krista Card at 712-330-9558.Cards or Flowers may be sent to:Terri Houston2376 220th StreetMilford, Iowa 51351

Dorothy "Dottie" Marie Mcentee

Dorothy "Dottie" Marie Mcentee

Feb 9, 2020

Dorothy “Dottie” Marie McEntee, the daughter of Bernard Matthew and Margaret Corsini Murray Steffen, was born May 5, 1923, in the Kingsley area.  The family moved to the Spencer area at a young age.  She received her early education and graduated from Spencer High School in 1940.  Dottie continued her education from American Institute of Business in 1942.

     Dottie...

Louise  Annette Gross

Louise Annette Gross

Feb 8, 2020

Louise Annette Wilson Gross, 93, passed away Saturday, February 8,  2020 at Longhouse Care Center in Spencer, Iowa.

Louise was born on a farm near Gilmore City on July 27, 1926 to Carl and Clara Wilson. Louise was a middle child and had an older brother, Leonard, and a younger sister, June. Throughout Louise’s childhood her family moved to various...

Juanita "Sally" Pauline Peterson

Juanita "Sally" Pauline Peterson

Feb 8, 2020

     Sally was born on the family farm in O’Brien County, Iowa, to Floyd and Alma (Dorr) McQueen, on August 1,1929. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Marcus. Sally was later confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Primghar. She received her education at Archer Consolidated School. After graduation, in 1947, she enrolled in the American Institute of...

Douglas Dean Duitsman

Douglas Dean Duitsman

Feb 7, 2020

     Douglas Dean Duitsman, son of Donald Lewis and Doreen (Luehring) Duitsman, was born on October 22, 1956 in Spencer, Iowa. His early childhood years were spent in Ames, Iowa. His family moved back to Spencer, Iowa in 1966. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1974.

     He passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the...

Timothy Ian Myers

Timothy Ian Myers

Feb 7, 2020

   Timothy Ian Myers, son of the late Irvin Dwane (Red) Myers and Ruth Francis (Hanna) Myers was born on June 18, 1953, in Spencer, Iowa.  His early childhood years were spent on a farm southwest of Ruthven, Iowa, until his parents moved to Spencer, Iowa.  After moving to Spencer, Tim enjoyed playing baseball, fishing, hunting and was in Cub...

Helen Ruth Dillard

Helen Ruth Dillard

Feb 5, 2020

Helen Ruth (Ingram) Dillard, the daughter of Ray and Agatha (Hilsabeck) Ingram, was born August 3, 1925, in rural Dickens, Iowa. She began her childhood education in a small country school, Logan Center School, near her home. When the school was closed, she continued her education at the Dickens Public School. Helen was raised on the home farm, which was...

Paul Francis Mathern

Paul Francis Mathern

Feb 5, 2020

SERVICES Private Graveside Services OFFICIATING Father Tim Hogan INTERMENT Calvery Cemetery Sutherland, Iowa

Michael Duane Schomaker

Michael Duane Schomaker

Feb 4, 2020

     Michael Duane Schomaker, the son of Delbert and Mabel (Miller) Schomaker was born June 15, 1949 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Spencer area, where he attended school and graduated from Spencer High School.

     Mike attended brick laying school, before joining the National Guard. He married Margaret Hubbard on October 18, 1969 at...

John Michael Unrau

John Michael Unrau

Feb 1, 2020

John Michael Unrau, the son of John Mervel and Sue Elizabeth Russell Unrau, was born July 27, 1939 in Des Moines, IA.  John received his education and graduated from Spencer High School in 1958.  He continued his education at Buena Vista College, University of Iowa and Mankato State with a Masters Degree in 1972.  John served during the Vietnam War...

Steven Robert Depauw

Steven Robert Depauw

Jan 30, 2020

    

     Steven Robert DePauw, the son of Norbert and Rosemary (Augustine) DePauw, was born on July 28, 1958 in Slayton, MN. He was raised and received his early education there, graduating from Slayton High School. Following graduation, he entered into the military on June 15, 1977, serving in the U.S. Army. During his time in the military he...

Alvin George Schnider

Alvin George Schnider

Jan 29, 2020

     Alvin George Schnider, the son of Matt and Daisy (Nelson) Schnider, was born on November 23, 1934 in Lakefield, MN. He was raised and received his education in Everly, graduating in 1953.   Following high school, he entered into the US Army. He served active duty for three years and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan as a technician. He...

Frank Steven Sykora

Frank Steven Sykora

Jan 25, 2020

     Frank Steven Sykora, the son of Albert and Katherine (Miller) Sykora was born May 7, 1947 in Iowa City, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Des Moines, IA area, where he attended school, and graduated from East Des Moines High School. He received his accounting degree from Iowa Lakes Community College.

     Frank enlisted in the United...

Betty Louise Rhode

Betty Louise Rhode

Jan 24, 2020

Betty Louise Rhode, the daughter of Warden and Hazel (Smith) Patrick was born January 30, 1928, in Coon Rapids, Iowa.  She graduated from the Little Cedar High School.  She furthered her education at Iowa State University for one year and graduated from Iowa State Teachers College with a degree in Home Economics. 

     Betty taught at the Adair School from...

Dennis Dean Engelhart

Dennis Dean Engelhart

Jan 19, 2020

SERVICES Services will be held at a later date.

Virginia Ruth Heikens

Virginia Ruth Heikens

Jan 12, 2020

Virginia Ruth Heikens, the youngest daughter of John and Nora (Phipps) Miller, was born July 9, 1928 in Hartley, Iowa.  Her childhood years were spent near Hartley, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Hartley High School as class Valedictorian, following graduation she worked in the Hotel Tangney gift shop in Spencer.  

Virginia married Dale Heikens on February 5,...

Esther  Jalas

Esther Jalas

Jan 8, 2020

     Esther Jalas, the daughter of Jay and Agnes (Kaiser) Duncan was born March 2, 1927 near Hartley, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Sutherland, IA area, where she attended country school and graduated from Sutherland High School.

     Esther married Harry Jalas on January 23, 1947 in Dakota City, NE. She was proud to be a farm...

Allan Hilpert Stinson

Allan Hilpert Stinson

Jan 4, 2020

     Allan H. Stinson, 56 of Spencer passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls SD, surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with COPD.

 

     Allan was born September 30th, 1963 in Onawa, IA to Harvey and Doris (Mobley) Stinson.  He attended school in Sergeant Bluff, Kinsley Pierson and LeMars....