Obituaries

Marilyn Rebecca Craig

Marilyn Rebecca Craig

Jul 6, 2020

Marilyn Rebecca Craig, the daughter of John and Dorothy Flack was born October 11, 1938 at home in Langdon, Iowa. Marilyn attended grade school in Dickens, Iowa, and high school in Spencer, Iowa. After graduation, she moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where she met the love of her life, Airman Eldon (Bill) Craig.

On November 23, 1957, Marilyn and Bill were...

Claris Rodell Peters

Claris Rodell Peters

Jul 4, 2020

Claris Rodell Thu, the daughter of Clarence and Ruth (Rierson) Thu was born February 9, 1941 on a farm near Ruthven, Iowa.  She was baptized and confirmed her faith in the First Lutheran Church in Graettinger.  She received her education and graduated from Graettinger High School.

     On March 19, 1960, she was united in marriage to Milo Dean Peters...

Josephine "Jo" Amanda Linn

Josephine "Jo" Amanda Linn

Jul 4, 2020

IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY PLEASE!THE FAMILY REQUEST NO FLOWERS.  IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE FAMILY Condolences may be sent to:

Becky Linn  

222 S. 7th Ave.  

Winterset, Iowa  50273

      On July 4th, 2020, Josephine (Jo) Amanda Linn, went to be with her Lord and witnessed the greatest display of all – the...

Lucy Jane Kamradt

Lucy Jane Kamradt

Jul 1, 2020

Lucy Jane Kamradt, the daughter of Louis and Ella (Kruse) Warnke, was born April 30, 1921 in Paullina, Iowa.  She was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church in Paullina. Where she spent her childhood years and received her education, graduating from Paullina High School. 

     Lucy married Emil Kamradt on January 3, 1945 in Paullina, Iowa. Throughout their married...

Robert Dean Frick

Robert Dean Frick

Jul 1, 2020

     Robert Dean Frick, the son of George and Dorothy (Bates) Frick, was born in Osceola County, Iowa on December 25, 1936. He was raised in Ocheyedan where he attended and graduated from high school. Following high school, he worked with his dad on the farm. He entered into the military on November  4, 1959, serving during the Korean War....

Carl Jay Myers

Carl Jay Myers

Jun 30, 2020

Private family services at a later date.

Brian Trent Goettsch

Brian Trent Goettsch

Jun 29, 2020

Brian Trent Goettsch, the youngest son of Donald Harvey and Sandra Sue (Sauter) Goettsch, was born on May 26, 1968 in Cherokee, Iowa.  He was raised on their family farm near Sutherland, where he attended and graduated from Sutherland High School in 1987.

     Sports were always a passion of Brian’s.  He played football and threw shot put and discus...

Margo Lee Carrier

Margo Lee Carrier

Jun 29, 2020

SERVICES Private family services will be held at a later date

Lucile Arebelle Beck

Lucile Arebelle Beck

Jun 28, 2020

     Lucile Arebelle Beck the daughter of Gabe and Bessie (Fallon) Bolyard, was born on her grandfather’s farm on October 15, 1920, near Gillet Grove, Iowa. She grew up on that farm and attended school all 12 years in Gillet Grove, graduating from High School  in 1938.      Lucile married Joseph Beck on February 25, 1939 in Spencer, Iowa. Following...

Anna Marie Schomburg

Anna Marie Schomburg

Jun 27, 2020

     Anna Marie Schomburg was born September 19, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Soren and Anna (Moller) Eriksen.  When she was a small child, her family moved to Spencer, Iowa.  It was here she received her schooling, graduating from Spencer High School in 1944.

     She married Robert Schomburg on August 5, 1945.  Following their marriage they farmed in...

Janice Lee Young

Janice Lee Young

Jun 26, 2020

Janice Lee Young, the daughter of Roy and Edna (Beuchle) Lanus was born September 13, 1939, in Rolfe, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in the Rolfe area where she attended school and graduated from Rolfe High School.Janice married John Young on August 7, 1959, in Rolfe, Iowa. She worked as the Deputy Clerk for Rolfe for 35 years and...

Stanley Duane  Jespersen

Stanley Duane Jespersen

Jun 26, 2020

CARDS AND MEMORIALS MAY BE SENT TO:DeAnn Tjossem6350 440th St.Sutherland, Iowa 51058     Stanley Duane Jespersen, son of Martin and Margaret (Hansen) Jespersen, was born December 7, 1924, at the home of his maternal grandparents in Spencer, Iowa. He was baptized in the Danish Lutheran Church and was raised on his parents farm southeast of Royal. He attended country school and...

Lewis Henry Petersen

Lewis Henry Petersen

Jun 25, 2020

Lewis Henry Petersen, the son of Lewis S. and Mabel Peterson, was born on July 29th, 1935 in Spencer, Iowa. His family owned a farm by Royal, Iowa, where he would help raise cattle and various other animals. Lewis had four sisters, but his sister, Fern, passed away at a young age. Lewis joined the army on February 10th 1958,...

Evelyn Jean Simonson

Evelyn Jean Simonson

Jun 24, 2020

Evelyn Jean Simonson, the daughter of Lewis and Angie Aaron was born on April 28, 1930, in Cedar Rapids, IA. She was known as “Dolly” by her four sisters.

     Mom’s true happiness began when she met Martin Carl Simonson of Sioux Rapids, IA. Martin made  Evelyn’s dream of home and family come true when they married on November 19,...

Daniel Joseph Ellis

Daniel Joseph Ellis

Jun 23, 2020

Daniel Joseph Ellis, the son of Robert and Suzanne (Teedan) Ellis was born May 15, 1965, in Omaha, Nebraska. His childhood years were spent in the Gretna, Nebraska area where he attended school and graduated from Gretna High School in 1983. In 1984, his son, Brandon was born. Daniel attended college at the University of Nebraska.Daniel worked for Kroger Concrete...

Nancy Jean Jacobs

Nancy Jean Jacobs

Jun 21, 2020

SERVICES No services will be held, per Nancy's wishes.

Esther Blanche Norris

Esther Blanche Norris

Jun 21, 2020

     Esther Blanche Weisbrod Norris, age 95, died June 21, 2020 in Stillwater, Minnesota.  She was born January 11, 1925 to George and Minnie Alice Tatro Weisbrod at the farm home near Rossie, Iowa.  She attended Rossie Consolidated School. She was baptized by Rev. George P. Dainty and received the Holy Ghost July 1937 when she was 12 years old. ...

Mark Richard Ditsworth

Mark Richard Ditsworth

Jun 19, 2020

     Mark Richard Ditsworth, the son of Richard Ditsworth and Josephine (Logan) Ditsworth was born October 1, 1958 in Estherville, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Estherville area, where he attended school. He moved to Spencer, IA during junior high and graduated from Spencer High School in 1978. He then attended college in Mason City, IA. Mark...

Mary Krage Grover

Mary Krage Grover

Jun 16, 2020

      Mary Krage Grover, the daughter of James and Harriett (Krage) Conway, was born on October 8, 1944 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. She was raised and attended school there graduating from high school. She then attended Emmetsburg Junior College.

     On February 27, 1965, Mary married Merle Grover at the Assumption Catholic Church in Emmetsburg. Following their marriage, they lived...

Darlene Virginia Mills

Darlene Virginia Mills

Jun 16, 2020

Darlene Virginia Mills, the daughter of Ora George and Florence (Rhodes) Boardman, was born July 27, 1919 in Veblen, SD.  Her childhood years were spent in Greenville, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Greenville High School in 1937. 

     Darlene married James “Roy” Mills on April 12, 1937 in Jackson, MN. To this union Darlene welcomed four stepchildren...