Obituaries

Jasen  Petersen

Jasen Petersen

Mar 10, 2020

 Jasen Allen Petersen the son of Rod and Pam (Johnson) Petersen, was born on March 3, 1975, in Spencer, Iowa. He was raised in Spencer and graduated from Spencer High School. Following graduation, he attended Iowa State University for a short time and then returned to Spencer. Jasen started working at the Prime Rib where he met Melanie.

     On...

Verlie Jean Amis

Verlie Jean Amis

Mar 10, 2020

In Lieu of Flowers, memorials can be directed to the Greenville Congregational Church or the Clay County Fair.       Verlie Amis, daughter of Marvin and Orvilla (Prather) Schenatzki was born December 8, 1937 in Truesdale, IA.  Following her graduation, she attended Buena Vista College, receiving a two-year teaching certificate.  Later in 1983, she graduated with a B.S. Degree in elementary...

Belle Marie Cross

Belle Marie Cross

Mar 7, 2020

     It is with great sadness but hope that the family of Belle Marie Cross announces her change in residence, from the earth to heaven.  Belle was a long-time resident of Webb, Iowa, and more recently a resident of Bucksport, Maine.  She died Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the age of 89, surrounded by family in her home. 

     Born in San...

Laurie Beth Peters

Laurie Beth Peters

Mar 7, 2020

   Laurie Beth Peters, of Spencer, Iowa, passed away in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday March 7th, 2020 at the age of 59. Laurie was the daughter of Dorothy and Arnold Peters of Sutherland, Iowa. She attended school in Sutherland, graduating from Sutherland High School in 1980.

     Laurie went on to be a certified nurse assistant and then...

Wayne Bernard Halling

Wayne Bernard Halling

Mar 7, 2020

Wayne Bernard Halling, the son of John “Ernie” and Sybil (Dokken) Halling was born October 7, 1932 in Storm Lake, IA. He attended school in Storm Lake, IA, graduating in 1950. He attended Iowa State for 2 years and graduated from Buena Vista University with a BA in Teaching.

     Wayne enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1952 and served...

Elaine Marlene Varnadore

Elaine Marlene Varnadore

Mar 1, 2020

     Elaine Marlene Varnadore, the daughter of Evert and Evelyn (Gungtum) Wahlstrom was born July 26, 1945 in Mitchell, SD. Her childhood years were spent in Mitchell, SD, Cherokee, IA, and Newell, IA where she graduated high school in 1963.

     Elaine enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1963, where she met the love of her life, Joe. She served...

Kenneth "Kenny" George Sandvig

Kenneth "Kenny" George Sandvig

Feb 27, 2020

     Kenneth, known as Kenny, was born September 21, 1936, in Rolfe, Iowa, the eighth child of George and Rose (Johnson) Sandvig.  Kenny was raised in Laurens, Iowa, where he received his education. He entered the United States Navy at a very young age, and served four years, including three years on the USS Essex.

     While in the service,...

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...