Obituaries

Ronald Bernard Doran

Ronald Bernard Doran

Oct 28, 2020

     Ronald Bernard Doran, the son of Francis and Matilda (Koch) Doran was born May 24, 1932 in Plankinton, SD.  His childhood years were spent in the Hartley and Ocheyedan, IA area where he graduated from 8th grade.

     Ronald married Lois Schroeder on July 8, 1953 in Ocheyedan, IA.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1953 and...

James Russell Heisler

James Russell Heisler

Oct 27, 2020

James Russell Heisler, son of John and Esther (Glade) Heisler, was born on May 21, 1943, at Sibley, Iowa.  On June 13, 1943, Jim was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church near Ocheyedan, IA.  He was confirmed on April 14, 1957, at Zion Lutheran Church in Ayrshire, IA.

     He attended elementary school in Ocheyedan, IA until the fourth grade when...

Eldon Dwayne Tesch

Eldon Dwayne Tesch

Oct 26, 2020

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, MEMORIALS ARE REQUESTED TO BE DIRECTED TO:Lutheran Lakeside Camp2491 170th St.Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360THE FAMILY REQUESTS THAT ALL IN ATTENDANCE WEAR MASKS AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING.      Eldon Dwayne Tesch, the son of Harry and Nora (Holtgrewe) Tesch, was born July 17, 1937 in Paullina, Iowa.  His childhood years were spent in Peterson, Iowa, where he...

Walter Henry Beck

Walter Henry Beck

Oct 24, 2020

Walt was born in Spirit Lake, IA on April 1, 1935 to Walter H. Beck Sr. and Arvada Beck. He graduated from Milford High School in 1953.  In 1954, Walt enlisted in the Army, serving his country in Anchorage, Alaska until his discharge in 1956.  He returned to marry Marilyn Leitch in Milford, IA on Oct 5, 1957. After moving...

Georgieann Dorothy Kingery

Georgieann Dorothy Kingery

Oct 24, 2020

THE FAMILY REQUESTS THAT ALL IN ATTENDANCE WEAR MASKS AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING. On Saturday, October 24, 2020, Georgieann Kingery, 90, passed away at the Tripoli Nursing Home in Tripoli, IA. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Willow Creek Cemetery near Royal, IA

     Loving wife for 66 years to the late...

Ramona Brand Gidley

Ramona Brand Gidley

Oct 18, 2020

Ramona Brand Gidley, the daughter of Harry and Helen (Tollackson) Stacy was born on July 23, 1935, in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. She was baptized at the First Lutheran Church. She received her early education in Sioux Rapids, graduating from high school in 1953 and was the class Salutatorian. Following high school, she attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls. She then...

Clara Marion Goeken

Clara Marion Goeken

Oct 16, 2020

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The funeral service can be viewed by clicking on the link above.IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE FAMILY     Clara Goeken, 97, a long-time member of the Everly community, died October 16 at the Hartley Memorial Care Center after a short illness.

     Clara Marion Wilken was born September 30, 1923 in Everly to...

Mallory Jane Amis

Mallory Jane Amis

Oct 13, 2020

Mallory Amis March 27, 1985 - October 13, 2020 St. Louis, Missouri - Mallory Jane Amis, daughter of Jeff and Teresa Amis was born March 27, 1985 in Des Moines, Iowa. Growing up she was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church. She graduated in 2003 from Park Hill South High School in Riverside, MO. She participated in Deca, Cross Country and...

Neil Clifford Swanson

Neil Clifford Swanson

Oct 13, 2020

   Neil Swanson, 67, passed away quietly at home after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s on October 13, 2020, with his loving wife Starla, daughter Kyle, brother Glenn, and Darlene by his side. Neil was born March 19, 1953 in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. He spent his early years in Northern Minnesota, until his family moved to Minneapolis. Neil, notably, spent...

Lavonne June Weisbrod

Lavonne June Weisbrod

Oct 12, 2020

     LaVonne June Weisbrod, the daughter of Leo and Cecelia (Henning) Lenhart was born July 12, 1929 in Hartley, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Greenville and Rossie, IA area, where she attended school and graduated from Greenville Rossie High School in 1947.

     LaVonne married Victor Weisbrod on February 22, 1948 on Victor’s family farm near...

Billy Dale Bangs

Billy Dale Bangs

Oct 12, 2020

    

Billy Bangs, 85, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. He was born on April 27, 1935 in Fremont County, Iowa. His parents were Hope and Leo Bangs. He is proceeded in death by his parents, a sister Mary Jean in infancy, an older sister and her husband, Jackie and Kenneth Butt of College Springs, Iowa, an older...

Ruth Ann Fick

Ruth Ann Fick

Oct 11, 2020

Ruth Ann Ficken the daughter of Oliver and Lois (Calkins) was born May 15th, 1941 in Spencer, IA. Her childhood years were spent in Everly IA where she attended Everly Community Schools. She graduated in 1958.

     Ruth married Norman Ray Fick February 1, 1959. Following their marriage, they made their home in Spencer, IA. During her time in Spencer...

Dale Chester Tigges

Dale Chester Tigges

Oct 10, 2020

     Dale Chester Tigges, the son of Chester and Evelyn (Koch) Tigges was born August 4, 1947 in Cherokee, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Peterson, IA area, where he attended school, graduating from Sioux Valley in 1965. Dale then went on to Buena Vista University, graduating in 1969.

     Dale enlisted in the United States Army in...

Candace Joy Clark

Candace Joy Clark

Oct 2, 2020

     Candace Joy Clark, the daughter of Gale and Gwen (Lane) Howe, was born September 21, 1951 in Storm Lake, IA. Her childhood years were spent on a farm near Marathon, IA area, where she attended school and graduated from Marathon High School. She also attended Spencer School of Business, studying law.

     Candace married Daniel Clark on September 24,...

Bernice J. Erickson

Bernice J. Erickson

Sep 29, 2020

            Bernice J. (Ellerbroek) Erickson passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Independence Village of Grand Ledge, MI. Bernice was born to Beatrix and John Ellerbroek October 5, 1925 in Spencer, Iowa.

She graduated in 1943 from Spencer High School where she was a member of the cheerleading squad.

            In 1944 she met her first husband Wallace Jeffcoat. ...

Helen Mary Geddes

Helen Mary Geddes

Sep 29, 2020

     Helen Mary Geddes, the daughter of Eugene and Emma (Smith) Penning was born July 30, 1936 in Spencer, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Spencer, IA and Faribault, MN area, where she attended St. Mary’s school and graduated in 1954. She then attended Oberlin College, University of Minnesota, and graduated with a degree in accounting from...

Charles William Peters

Charles William Peters

Sep 26, 2020

     Charles William Peters, was born into a large family on July 26, 1940 in Hartley, IA. When Charles was 10 years old, his mother died and he went to live with his relatives for a while before going into an orphanage. He was adopted when he was 11 by Lester and Marie Peters of Lytton, IA. He attended and...

Jean Ione Jacobson

Jean Ione Jacobson

Sep 25, 2020

     Jean Ione Jacobson, the daughter of Mabel and Thomas Kleis, was born on February 8, 1924.

     She was baptized and confirmed in the Grove City, Minnesota area.

     She married Vernon Dornsbach on September 19, 1942.  To this union, five children were born: Veronica Jean Fowler, Linda Ardell Clercx, Vernon Richard Dornsbach, Jr., Bette Kae Henderson, and Michael...

Melba  Fuller

Melba Fuller

Sep 24, 2020

   Melba (Pauling) Fuller, the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth (Gaudian) Pauling, was born January 7, 1923 near Primghar, Iowa.  Her childhood years were spent near Germantown, where she received her early education through the 6th grade at St. John Lutheran Church School.  Melba was baptized on January 28, 1923 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Germantown and confirmed on...

Nathubhai  Bhakta

Nathubhai Bhakta

Sep 21, 2020

SERVICES Private family services at a later date.