Obituaries

Steven Henry Brons

Steven Henry Brons

Oct 1, 2019

       Steven Henry Brons, fourth child of Betty (Schmidt) and Henry Brons, was born in Sheldon, Iowa on August 13, 1955.  He grew up in northwest Iowa and graduated from Terril High School in 1973. 

       Steven served his country with the United States Navy.  He joined the Navy on October 23, 1973 and reported to Orlando, Florida...

Shirley Joann Morrow

Shirley Joann Morrow

Sep 30, 2019

     Shirley JoAnn Morrow, the daughter of Harlan M. and Verna E. (Nelson) Syndergaard, was born on September 23, 1931 in Cedar Falls, IA. She lived on a farm southeast of Royal, IA and attended country school through the 8th grade. She spent her first year of high school in Rossie, IA, and graduated from Royal High School in 1949.

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Wendell Louis Keir

Wendell Louis Keir

Sep 26, 2019

THE FAMILY REQUESTS NO FLOWERS!Memorials may be directed  to the Abben Cancer Center in Spencer, Iowa     

Wendell Louis Keir, the son of Robert and Lana (Peeso) Keir, was born March 25, 1942 in Spencer, Iowa.  His childhood years were spent in Spencer.  He received his education at the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Missouri from 1954-1958.  He later...

Curtis Clyde Runkle

Curtis Clyde Runkle

Sep 26, 2019

     Curtis Clyde Runkle, son of Clyde and Effie Mae Crawford, was born June 21, 1921 in Clay County, Iowa.  Curtis grew up in the Moneta area, graduating from Moneta High School in 1939.

     Curtis farmed until joining the Navy in 1942.  Curtis was a Pharmacist’s Mate and spent 18 months in Guam.  While there he helped build...

Faye Ellen Willert

Faye Ellen Willert

Sep 23, 2019

SERVICES Private family graveside services will be held at a later date. INTERMENT Riverside CemeterySpencer, Iowa

Gertrude "Trudy" Marie Wedel

Gertrude "Trudy" Marie Wedel

Sep 22, 2019

    Gertrude “Trudy” Marie Wedel was born April 5, 1928 in Milford, IA to John and Josephine (Uhlenkamp) Reiman. Trudy was the youngest in a family of four girls and two boys. She grew up on a farm south east of Milford, where she helped her dad with the chores including feeding the pigs and caring for the chickens....

Johan Clair Dean

Johan Clair Dean

Sep 21, 2019

SERVICES Services will be held at a later date. INTERMENT Oakland CemeteryPeterson, Iowa

Ronald Wayne Potter

Ronald Wayne Potter

Sep 16, 2019

    Ronald Wayne Potter, the son of Dwight and Edith (Batt) Potter, was born November 13, 1934 in Algona, IA.  His childhood years were spent in Algona, IA and later Burt, IA until 1944. They moved to Fenton, IA in 1949, where he received his education, graduating from Fenton High School in 1952.  After his schooling, he moved to...

Steven  Fox

Steven Fox

Sep 16, 2019

Steven John Fox, son of Stanley and Darlene (Reilly) Fox, was born on the 11th of February in 1968 in Sheldon, IA. His childhood years were spent as a Sheldon Orab where he excelled in swimming, track and field, wrestling and football. He went on to play college football and threw the shot put and discus for track. He met...

Klaas Dick Groen

Klaas Dick Groen

Sep 16, 2019

     Klaas Dick Groen, the son of Benhard and Jennie (Nagel) Groen was born on February 26, 1936, near Rock Rapids, IA. He received his early education attending country school in Lyon County. After school, he worked for many area farmers.

     Klaas married Betty Klein on March 21, 1958, at Peace Lutheran Church in Rock Rapids. Shortly after...

Rebecca  Anne Post

Rebecca Anne Post

Sep 13, 2019

SERVICES Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Carlene Marie Nothwehr

Carlene Marie Nothwehr

Sep 11, 2019

THE FAMILY REQUESTS MEMORIALS IN LIEU OF FLOWERS PLEASE!Please make the memorials payable to:The Estate of Carlene Nothwehrc/o Robin Singer408 12th Avenue SWLeMars, IA 51031      Carlene Marie Nothwehr, the daughter of Carl and Shirley (Bruner) Struve, was born February 7, 1946 in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Carlene was baptized on October 6, 1946 and later confirmed at the United Methodist...

Arden Bernard Raveling

Arden Bernard Raveling

Sep 10, 2019

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family.Arden Bernard Raveling, the son of Ben and Lena (Knox) Raveling, was born December 16, 1927 in Clay County, Iowa.  He was raised on a farm near Peterson, where he received his education, graduating from Peterson High School.

     Arden married Norma Plagman on February 5, 1950, in...

Jean (Tielbur) Halverson

Jean (Tielbur) Halverson

Sep 7, 2019

Merla “Jean” Halverson, the daughter of Forrest and Margaret (Duis) Fink, was born April 14, 1940 in Rural Sibley, Iowa.  Her childhood years were spent on a farm between Sibley and Little Rock, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Little Rock High School.

     Jean married Merle Dammann and to this union was born three children: Cindy, Cheri...

Charles "Chuck" Rudolph Carrier

Charles "Chuck" Rudolph Carrier

Sep 6, 2019

SERVICES Private, family services will be held at a later date.

Douglas "Digger"  Cheevers

Douglas "Digger" Cheevers

Sep 6, 2019

It is my privilege to tell you of the life of my husband, Digger! Digger was a giant of a man, that loved the Lord, his family, and kids, everybody’s kids! Yes, at Foundation he was known as kid whisperer! 

Douglas Jon Cheevers was born on April 21, 1949, to Howard Cheevers and Pearl (Faust) Cheevers in Sioux Rapids, Iowa!...

Norman Gene Vandehaar

Norman Gene Vandehaar

Sep 5, 2019

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Spencer Sacred Heart Church, or the National Diabetes Association.  Since it was important to him, his children request that you recycle an old greeting card, add a cute note to it, and use the money you saved on a new card for a donation to your favorite charity.

 Norman Gene...

Norma Jean Raveling

Norma Jean Raveling

Aug 30, 2019

In Lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by the family. Norma Jean Raveling, the daughter of John and Serena (Norland) Plagman, was born January 1, 1932, in Clay County, Iowa.  Her childhood years were spent in Peterson and later Linn Grove, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Linn Grove High School. 

     Norma married Arden...

Barbara Joan Dean

Barbara Joan Dean

Aug 30, 2019

Barbara Joan Dean, the daughter of Gerald “Jerry” and Helen (Stanton) Dean, was born February 22, 1954 in Spencer, Iowa.  Her childhood years were spent in Spencer.  Barb was a member of the VFW Spencerettes Drill Team during her school years and graduated from Spencer High School in 1972.

After high school, Barb completed a course to become a nurse’s...

Richard Lee Jackson

Richard Lee Jackson

Aug 29, 2019

   Richard Lee Jackson, the son of Marion and Virginia (Bing) Jackson, was born on March 26, 1944 in  Storm Lake, IA. He was raised in the Newell, Jolley and then Albert City areas and attended high school in Rembrandt, graduating in 1963. Following high school, he farmed near Sulphur Springs for 2 years, and then moved to the Albert...