Obituaries

Jan 1, 2025

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, June 22, 2025

1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

You are invited to our open house, celebrating our newly remodeled funeral home!

Warner Funeral Homes & Crematory

225 W. 3rd Street, Spencer, IA

A flag pole dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 1:00 P.M.

Guided tours & a reception will follow

Enjoy a picnic-style meal.

Dec 29, 2024

 Brett Anthony Curry, the son of Darrell Lee and Lucille Marjorie (Skartwed) Curry, was born on June 21, 1966 in Newton, IA. As a young child his family moved to Aurelia where he was raised and attended grade school. The family moved to Spencer in 1980 and Brett finished his schooling and graduated from Spencer High School. Following high school,...

Dec 25, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Roger William Munden of Hartley Community Memorial Health Center and formerly of Royal, IA, at the age of 72 on December 25th, 2024. The funeral will be a private ceremony remembering Roger Munden in the presence of close family.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents George and Francis Munden and an...

Dec 21, 2024

Glenda Kay (Morfitt) Durst, beloved daughter of Millard and Gladys (Schroder) Morfitt, was born on May 11, 1936, on a farm near Sanborn, Iowa. She graduated from Archer High School in 1954 and pursued her passion for teaching at Iowa State Teachers College. Glenda began her teaching career in the elementary schools of Emmetsburg, Arnold’s Park, and Milford. She later...

Dec 21, 2024

 Beverly Hazel Wigen Harris, age 91, of Spencer, IA passed away on December 21, 2024 surrounded by her children.

 Beverly was born on January 23, 1933 in Ayrshire, IA. Bev was the fifth child of Louis George Wigen Sr and Marlis Hanson Wigen. Louis and Marlis raised seven children on their Ayrshire Family Farm, Rozella Margaret Louise (Peggy), Louis George Jr,...

Dec 20, 2024

   Lorelei Scholten Meeter of Spencer, IA, passed away on Friday, December 20th, 2024 after a long battle with lung cancer.

   Lorelei was born on December 5th, 1959 to John and Berendena (Brinks) Scholten in Slaton, MN. At age 3, her family moved to Hull, IA, and at age 14 they moved to an acreage near Boyden, IA, where she...

Dec 17, 2024

Andrea Dailey - April 19, 1952 - Dec. 17, 2024 

 Andrea, daughter of Bill and Betty, (Bang) Dailey was born April 19, 1952 in Spencer, Iowa. She was baptized at Bethany Lutheran Church. She recieved her education and graduated in 1971 at Spencer High School.

 She had various jobs, in 1973 she started working at the Spencer Hospital. She worked there for...

Dec 17, 2024

    Marvin Leon Erickson passed away in Spencer, Iowa, on December 17, 2024. He was 94 years old. Marvin was born on June 25, 1930 to Anton & Erdena (Argraves) Erickson in Aurelia, Iowa. He was the ninth child with eight older brothers and sisters, and three younger brothers.

   Marvin is survived by his children Gregory Erickson of Spencer,...

Dec 15, 2024

Dec 15, 2024

Charlotte Ann Maassen was born on February 2, 1970, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Marvin Menting and Linda (Woolery) Menting. During her childhood, she traveled with her parents as her father worked as a lineman. In 1973, her family moved to Spencer, where she attended school. Charlotte graduated from Spencer High School in 1988. During her high school years, she sang...

Dec 12, 2024

Walter Eugene Bern Jr. was born February 12, 1941. Walter Jr. was a first generation American born to Walter Bern Sr. and Elaine (Howe) Bern. Walter Sr. immigrated with his family as a young boy from Germany in 1928. The couple eventually settled in Primghar, IA where Walter Jr. was born.

 Walter Jr. loved and played football in high school. He...

Dec 9, 2024

Mr. Wendell Anderson 96, of Spencer passed away on December 9th at St. Luke's Nursing Home in Spencer. 

Wendell was born on November 8th, 1928 on the Anderson family farm, north of Gillett Grove to Celia Mae (Davis) and Elmer Herman Anderson. It was on the family farm where he and his two brothers and three sisters played many innings of...

Dec 8, 2024

Ruth Evelyn Ferguson of Spirit Lake, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, just two weeks shy of her 92nd birthday.

 Ruth was born on December 22, 1932, in Coon Rapids, Iowa, to Charles and Olive Davidson. She grew up on the family farm alongside her brother Lee, cherishing her rural upbringing while developing a lifelong love of the...

Dec 5, 2024

Shorty's wishes were to be cremated and private services will be held at a later date.

Dec 5, 2024

Edwin Harry Frink, born March 23rd 1952 (aged 72) Passed away in his home in Royal, IA on the night of December 5th, 2024. 

 

 In the course of his life, he traveled through many states, acquiring a multitude of skills. Edwin had a knack for learning and quickly became skilled in the work he did. He loved motorcycles, cars, and all...

Dec 2, 2024

 Jenny Lynn Baier, the daughter of Bonnie Kersten was born May 28, 1964 in Aitkin, MN. Her childhood years were spent in the Aitkin area, where she attended school and graduated from Aitkin High School. She then attended college in St. Cloud, MN.

 Jenny married John Baier on August 23, 1993 in St. Cloud, MN. She worked as a CNA in...

Dec 2, 2024

Richard "Duane" Barglof was born in Clay County on August 12, 1933 to Richard and Bessie (Amis) Barglof. Duane attended school in Greenville, IA and graduated with his GED. He enlisted in the Army from May 1953 to May 1955. Duane was a plumber by trade and worked at A.Y.McDonald, Johnson Plumbing and Supply and P & H Plumbing.

In his...

Dec 1, 2024

Jeanne Louise Blink, the daughter of Joseph McNertney and Laura Millie, was born on December 13, 1933, in Ponca, NE. It was here that she received her education and graduated from High School.

 On January 9, 1960, Jeanne married Donald Joseph Blink in Sioux City, Iowa. Following their marriage, they remained in Sioux City until moving to Ottumwa, IA and later...

Nov 30, 2024

David Richard Maranell, the son of Richard and Darlene (Coffman) Maranell was born August 25, 1953 in Spirit Lake, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Lakes area, where he attended school and graduated from Arnolds Park High School in 1971.

 David married Bonnie Halstead on November 8, 2013 in Spencer, IA. He worked for Spencer Pack, Nolin Milling, and...

Nov 28, 2024

 LaVon Ione Groth, the daughter of Clarence and Ruth (Overmire) was born July 2, 1933 in Mallard, IA. Her childhood years were spent in the Emmetsburg, IA area, where she also attended school. 

 LaVon married Albert Smith on March 11, 1951. To this union, 5 children were born, Albert, Fern, Alberta, Martha, and Bonnie. Albert died in 1961. LaVon married Richard...