Obituaries

Barbara Erma Faber

Barbara Erma Faber

May 17, 2018

Barbara (Landgraf) Faber, the daughter of Pearl (Dinges) and Albert Landgraf, was born on March 11, 1924 in Odebolt, Iowa.  She attended Catholic Elementary Schools in Odebolt and Early, Iowa.  She graduated from Odebolt High School in 1941 and earned a teaching certificate.  She taught two years in a country school.

     Barbara married Bernard Faber on September 19, 1944...

Janet Faye Giese Bringle

Janet Faye Giese Bringle

May 15, 2018

Janet Faye Giese Bringle, the daughter of Harold and Marvel (Davis) Elsbury, was born May 9, 1936 in Sutherland, Iowa.  Her childhood years were spent in Sutherland, where she received her education, graduating from Sutherland Consolidated Schools.  She later continued her education at Miss Francis School of Cosmetology in Spencer, Iowa. 

     Janet married Donald (Gus) Giese on February 24,...

Virgil Richard Andersen

Virgil Richard Andersen

May 14, 2018

SERVICES Graveside services will be held at 11;00 a.m., Tuesday, May 22 at Meadow Township Cemetery, Langdon, IA. OFFICIATING Pastor Lee Laaveg VISITATION There will be visitation from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Tuesday at Warner Funeral Home in Spencer, IA. INTERMENT Meadow Township CemeteryLangdon, IA

Joan Dolores Jones

Joan Dolores Jones

May 14, 2018

     Joan Dolores Jones, the daughter of Louis and Dolores (Mohr) Seidensticker was born June 3, 1951 in New York City, NY. At the age of 4 she moved to Agoura, CA where she grew up and graduated from high school. She moved to Linn Grove, IA and started work at Spencer Foods.

     Joan Married Jay Jones on...

Larry D. Fuller

Larry D. Fuller

May 12, 2018

Larry Dean Fuller, the son of William and Melba (Pauling) Fuller, was born on April 10, 1956, in Spencer, IA. He was raised and received his early education here, graduating from Spencer High School. Following graduation, he entered into the military on March 20, 1975, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was honorably discharged on March 19, 1979. After returning,...

Dorothy 'Jeane' Scott

Dorothy 'Jeane' Scott

May 12, 2018

Dorothy “Jeane” Scott, the daughter of Carter Myron and Violet Belle Haley Davis, was born February 20, 1928 in Linn Grove, Iowa.  Her childhood years were spent on a farm north east of Greenville, IA.  She attended school in Linn Grove for 2 years and then Greenville where she graduated from Greenville High School in 1946, the last graduating class...

Joan Louise Bailey

Joan Louise Bailey

May 10, 2018

    Joan Louise Bailey, the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Daniels) Simonsen, was born July 14, 1937 in Spencer, Iowa.  Her childhood years were spent in Sioux Rapids, where she received her education, graduating from Sioux Rapids High School.

     Joan married David Carroll Bailey on July 15, 1956, in Sioux Rapids.  Following their marriage, they lived on the West...

Dennis Dean Davis

Dennis Dean Davis

May 9, 2018

     Dennis Dean Davis, the son of Dale and June (Heinis) Davis, was born on September 21, 1945 in Cherokee, IA. He was raised in the Peterson. He attended Brooke rural school and then Aurelia High School, graduating in 1963. After high school Dennis entered into the military on May 31, 1963, serving in the United States Air Force. He...

Dolores "Dede" Elaine Shuck

Dolores "Dede" Elaine Shuck

May 8, 2018

Dolores “Dede” Elaine Shuck was born on June 7, 1963 in Sioux City, Iowa to Jeanne (Thorson) Shuck and Joe Shuck.  She was the youngest of the six kids and was born on the day the oldest child, John, graduated from high school.  Dede received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on September 15, 1963 at Morningside Lutheran Church in Sioux...

Lavonne (Story) Kleaveland

Lavonne (Story) Kleaveland

May 7, 2018

 Lavonne (Story) Kleaveland, the daughter of John and Ethel (Phillips) Ginger, was born February 6, 1930 in Primghar, Iowa.  Her childhood years were spent in Sutherland, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Sutherland High School in 1948.  She was baptized and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church in Sutherland. She worked at the telephone office in Sutherland during high...

Dr. Harold  Van Hofwegen

Dr. Harold Van Hofwegen

May 5, 2018

  Dr. Harold Adrian Van Hofwegen, 81, was called home to his Heavenly Father on May 5, 2018.  His devotion and strong faith supported him in his struggle and finally gave him peace.

     Dr. Van Hofwegen was born June 1, 1936 in Hawarden, Iowa to Adrian and Ethel Van Hofwegen.  He attended Sioux City Central High School and the...

Dorothy D. Casperson

Dorothy D. Casperson

May 3, 2018

     Dorothy Casperson was born August 4, 1921 in Ayrshire, Iowa to Austin and Nellie Chatfield. She received her education in the Ayrshire school system. Her younger years were spent in Terril, Iowa. At nearly 40 years old she returned to school and became a registered nurse. In 1969 she moved to Spencer where the majority of her nursing career...

Dean Eldon Kalvig

Dean Eldon Kalvig

May 1, 2018

     Dean Eldon Kalvig, the son of Wilbur and Ruth (Johnson) Kalvig was born April 24, 1929 in Arlington, SD. His childhood years were spent in the Lake Preston, SD area, where he attended school and graduated from Lake Preston High School. He attended college in Mankato, MN and South Dakota State College in Brookings, SD.

     Dean married Doris...

Peggy "Pat" Ann Johnson

Peggy "Pat" Ann Johnson

Apr 30, 2018

Peggy “Pat” Johnson, daughter of Harvey C. and Eva Zenor Miller, was born in Dickens on March 27, 1931.  She was the fourth of nine children born to the Miller family.  She spent her childhood on the family farms tagging along with older brothers Bob and Jim and caring for her younger siblings.  Pat also enjoyed time spent with aunts,...

Irene Sue Stoll

Irene Sue Stoll

Apr 30, 2018

     Irene was born on August 26, 1944, in Hospers, Iowa, to her parents, Simon and Anastasia Schiller Stoll.  Irene received her early education at St. Anthony's School in Hospers, Iowa.  Her family moved to Sheldon, Iowa, and Irene then graduated from Sheldon High School in 1962.   Irene worked as a Secretary for Northwest Aging Association in Spencer for 28 years. Prior to that...

Eugene Nicholas Martini

Eugene Nicholas Martini

Apr 22, 2018

   

     Eugene Nicholas Martini, the son of Eugene and Cecelia (Finnegan) Martini, was born February 22, 1947 in Ft. Dodge, Iowa.  His childhood years were spent in Whittemore, Ames, and Emmetsburg, Iowa, where he received his education, graduating from Emmetsburg Catholic High School in 1965.  He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg.  After his...

Tammy Marie Grothe

Tammy Marie Grothe

Apr 20, 2018

     Tammy (Woodford) Grothe was born on September 3, 1975 to Dale and Karen Woodford of Webb, Iowa.  She was raised on a farm northeast of Webb. She attended Lincoln Elementary School in Spencer, Iowa.  She graduated from Spencer High School in 1994.   She attended Iowa Lakes Community College.

     She worked various jobs in the Spencer area, including...

David Duane Crew

David Duane Crew

Apr 19, 2018

Dave was born July 5, 1938 in Spencer, IA.  He was the fourth of seven children of Norval and Emma Crew.  Dave spent his childhood on a farm near Webb, IA and worked diligently in his families farming and hog operations.  He graduated from Gillette Grove High School.  While in high school he met and married the love of his...

Beng  Lovan

Beng Lovan

Apr 16, 2018

     Beng Lovan, the daughter of Hau Hoang and Mone Lothi Hoang was born June 10, 1947 in Son La, Vietnam. Her childhood years were spent enjoying quality time with her sisters & brothers. In her early years, she worked as a Midwife.

     Beng married Vinh Lovan on August 28, 1966 in Vientiane, Laos. They immigrated to Spencer, IA...

Beverly Charmain (Tercey) Stinehart

Beverly Charmain (Tercey) Stinehart

Apr 10, 2018

     Beverly Charmain (Tercey) Stinehart, the daughter of Carrol and Juanita (Guthrie) Dunn, was born December 31, 1934 in Newton, Iowa.  Her childhood years were spent in Spencer, Iowa, where she received her education, graduating from Spencer High School.

     Bev married Vern Stinehart on September 27, 1982 in Kansas City, MO.  After their marriage, they continued to live in...