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Recently our writer’s group worked on our own obituaries. It may sound strange, but we determined that some printed obituaries don’t necessarily match the person they’re written about. Who knows...
Cheryl J. 'Cheri' Hoye, 76, Everly
Cheryl Jean "Cheri" Hoye died on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 76 years of age. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcella Anna (Roelle) Levin and Albert Lewis Levin; her husband's parents,...
Dr. Robert (Bob) A. Reinke, 84, Onawa
Dr. Robert (Bob) Arden Reinke passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at Burgess Health Center in Onawa, with his wife and three daughters by his side. He was 84 years old. A celebration of life service...
Terrilyn F. Vander Gaast, 78, Everly
A memorial service for Terrilyn Vander Gaast will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly. Inurnment will be in Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery at Milford....
Charlotte E. 'Char' Mercer, 78, Spirit Lake
A funeral service for Charlotte E. “Char” Mercer was held Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Sanborn. Fr. Kevin Richter officiated. Pallbearers were Taylor Mercer, Alec Mercer, Landen Mercer, Cody Mercer, Dylan Merce...
Joshua D. 'Josh' Cruz-Salzillo, 16, Hartley
A memorial service for Joshua D. “Josh” Cruz-Salzillo was held Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School gymnasium in Hartley. Pastor Michael De Jong officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Josh’s teammates and class...
Mary Jean Baker, 68, Sanborn
A celebration of the life of Mary Jean Baker was held Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the Sanborn Community Center in Sanborn. Pastor Mark Ellens officiated. Burial will take place at a later date. Sanborn Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Mary...
Marlys M. Pemble, 85, Everly
A funeral service for Marlyn M. Pemble was held Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Warner Funeral Home in Everly. Pastor Mike Eeten officiated. Warner Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. Marlys Marlene Pemble, the daughter of Robert L. and Lue...
Judith M. Humphries, 83, Bixby, Okla.
Judith Mae Humphries was born May 22, 1940 in Hartley, to Everett Heuer and Freda Heuer. She passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the age of 83. She was raised and educated in Hartley, graduating from Hartley High School in 1959. In...
Larry D. Aakhus, 81, Lawton
A funeral service for Larry D. Aakhus was held Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Community Presbyterian Church of Lawton, with Pastor Ken Meissner officiating. Burial was in Banner Township Cemetery at...
Marla Johnson, 82, Hartley
A funeral service for Marla Johnson was held Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Eldridge Family Funeral Home in Primghar, with Pastor Cory Grimm officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery at...
John C. Heuck, 84, Spencer
A celebration of the life of John C. Heuck was held Friday, March 8, 2024, at Hope Lutheran Church in Everly. Interment was in Lone Tree Cemetery near Everly. Warner Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. John C. Heuck was born Aug. 30, 1938...
Joan R. Fear, 90, Des Moines
A memorial service for Joan R. Fear will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Warner Funeral Home in Spencer. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until service time. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery at Spencer. Warner Funeral...
Betty J. Kruse, 89, Spencer
A funeral service for Betty J. Kruse was held Friday, March 1, 2024, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Royal. Pastor Mark Wilms officiated. Casket bearers were Eric Golay, Casey Tolzin, Chris Woodall, Mitch Fahnlander, Jordan Jalas and Aaron...
Cody F. Cammann, 37, Sanborn
A funeral service for Cody F. Cammann will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at the First Reformed Church in Sanborn, with Pastor Mark Ellens and Pastor Jesse Walhof officiating. Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, at the...
William S. Hutchinson, 86, Coralville
William Sheldon Hutchinson was born July 2, 1935 to Donald S. and Faye L. (Stolley) Hutchinson in Spencer. He grew up in Algona and graduated from Algona High School in 1953. Bill spent four years in...
Rosalie P. 'Rose' Scholten, 87, Melvin
ose” Scholten was held Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Sanborn Funeral Home in Sanborn. Pastor Mark Ellens officiated. Pallbearers were Rebecca Manson, Ray Scholten, Richard Scholten, Alec Davis, Haley Davis, Shelby Kruse, Cooper Scholten and Matthew S...
Virginia L. 'Ginger' Kline, 80, Sanborn
A private memorial service for Virginia L. “Ginger” Kline will be held at a later date. Sanborn Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. Virginia Lee “Ginger” Kline was born in Spencer on Sept. 3, 1943. One of three daughters of Millard...
Otto Junior Wagner, 88, Hartley
A funeral service for Otto Junior Wagner was held Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at the Hartley Funeral Home in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Pallbearers were Clayton Pyle, Steve Lux, Kelly Lux, Roger Vander Veen, Scott Van Houten and Craig Van...
Larry D. Klatt, 86, Hartley
A funeral service for Larry D. Klatt was held Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley. Pastor Chris Nitzel officiated. Pallbearers were John Klatt, Jr., Darry Klatt, Don Brigham, Dwight Jacobs, Paul Yock, Jr. and Jacob H...
Terry L. Van Dyke, 69, Sanborn
A funeral service for Terry L. Van Dyke was held Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at the Christian Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Phillip Westra officiated. Pallbearers were Tim Brinkman, Tim Klaver, Lee Reitsma, Larry Reitsma, Marlin Vander Velde and...
Kenny L. Menke, 65, Hartley
A memorial service for Kenny L. Menke was held Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Grace Fellowship Church in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Brad Harms, Kent Rusch, Mark Smith, Dave Steuck and Jeff Smith. Hartley Funeral Home...
Irma R. Jacobsma, 89, Hartley
A funeral service for Irma R. Jacobsma was held Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at the First Reformed Church in Sanborn, with Pastor Mark Ellens officiating. Pallbearers were Bruce Jacobsma, Ryan Jacobsma, Greg Jacobsma, Jr., Paul Scaletta, Mitchell...
Barbara J. Christenson, 79, Hartley
A memorial service for Barbara J. Christenson will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at Grace Fellowship Church in Hartley. Dr. Lynn Dau will officiate. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Gage Christenson, Brock Christenson, Evie Christens...
Karen K. Kamradt, 85, Archer
A funeral service for Karen K. Kamradt was held Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Sanborn. Fr. Kevin Richter and Fr. Tim Hogan officiated. Pallbearers were Nicole Shandley, Dustin Biedenfeld, Jenna Biedenfeld, Tayler T...
