Obituaries

Sheila Rose Kassmeier

Sheila Rose Kassmeier

Feb 27, 2020

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE FAMILY.      Sheila Rose Kassmeier, the daughter of Vernon and Mazy (Williams) Van Kleek, was born January 6, 1951 in Iowa City, IA.  Her childhood years were spent in the Spencer, Iowa area.  She received her GED from Iowa Lakes CC. 

     Sheila married Noel Kassmeier on June...

Niles William Swancutt

Niles William Swancutt

Feb 26, 2020

Niles William Swancutt was born at home on a farm near Riceville, Iowa on June 17, 1929 to Elby & Mary (Greeley) Swancutt. He attended rural schools through 8th grade and quit school in his freshman year to help out on the family farm when his father became ill.  He enlisted in the Army on August 11, 1955 and served...

Lisa  Galm

Lisa Galm

Feb 21, 2020

Lisa Galm, was born August 5, 1958.  She received her early education and graduated from the Fulda High School in 1976.  Lisa continued her education at South West Minnesota State College in Marshall, MN graduating in 1981.  Following her graduation, she moved to Savannah, Georgia where she did her internship.  Lisa then made her home in Covington, GA.  She dedicated...

Jerry Roger Coffman

Jerry Roger Coffman

Feb 16, 2020

Jerry Roger Coffman, the son of Jack and Florence (Mansmith) Ogle, was born November 20, 1935 in Carroll, IA.  He was raised in Arnolds Park, IA, where he attended school. Following his schooling, Roger enlisted with the United States Navy and served until his Honorable Discharge.

    Roger married Doris Schoning, to this union two sons where born, Rodney and...

Wayne Vern Paulsen

Wayne Vern Paulsen

Feb 15, 2020

     Wayne Vern Paulsen, the son of Harry and Millie (Stricker) Paulsen, was born on May 7, 1932, in Hartley, IA. He grew up on a farm in Hartley and received his early education attending country school thru the 8th grade, and then graduating from Hartley High School in 1952. Following graduation, he was drafted  on December 4, 1952, into...

Kenneth Ray Bauerly

Kenneth Ray Bauerly

Feb 14, 2020

SERVICES Private family services are planned for a later date.

James  Lee Huston

James Lee Huston

Feb 14, 2020

     James Lee Huston, the son of Millard and Winifred (Daugherty) Huston, was born July 2, 1954 in Spencer, Iowa.  He was baptized at Grace United Methodist Church in Spencer.  Jim attended Riverton #4 Country School until it closed and then attended special classes at Spencer Schools.

     At age 18, he moved to the Handicap Village in Clear Lake,...

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...