Local obituaries for Northwest Iowa.
Diana Mortensen
Sep 10, 2026
MEMORIAL SERVICESaturday, October 10, 20261:00 PMBethlehem Lutheran ChurchRoyal, Iowa
INURNMENTWillow Creek CemeteryRoyal, Iowa
Diana Kay Mortensen, daughter of Vernon and Bonnie (Fairchild) Mortensen, was born on February 28, 1952, in Spencer, Iowa. She received her education in Royal and graduated from Clay Central High School in 1970. Diana was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Royal.
After graduation, Diana moved to...
Keith Strohman
Sep 18, 2026
Keith's Celebration of Life will be livestreamed and available to view here: Livestream Link
VISITATIONFriday, September 25, 20264:00 - 7:00 PMGeelan Funeral HomeSpencer, Iowa
CELEBRATION OF LIFESaturday, September 26, 202610:00 AMGeelan Funeral HomeSpencer, Iowa
CELEBRANTAndy Geelan
INTERMENTSilver Lake CemeteryAyrshire, Iowa
With broken hearts, we share the unexpected passing of Keith Strohman who went to heaven far too soon.
Keith Dwayne Strohman was born on April 7,...
Joyce Trojahn
Sep 9, 2026
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the American Legion, Spencer, in Joyce's memory.
VISITATIONMonday, September, 21, 202611:30 AM - 1:00 PMGrace United Methodist ChurchSpencer, Iowa
SERVICEMonday, September 21, 20261:00 PMGrace United Methodist ChurchSpencer, Iowa
CLERGYRev. Michael Slininger
INTERMENTRiverside CemeterySpencer, Iowa
Joyce Welcome Trojahn, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at St. Luke Lutheran Nursing Home...
Owen Kies
Sep 8, 2026
Owen's service is being livestreamed and available to watch live or after the service. It is available at the bottom of his obituary page.
VISITATIONSaturday, September 19, 20262:00 - 4:00 PMGeelan Funeral HomeSpencer, Iowa
MEMORIAL SERVICESaturday, September 19, 20264:00 PMGeelan Funeral Home Spencer, Iowa
OFFICIANTAndy Geelan
Owen James Kies, son of Mike Kies and Jenny Thelen, was born on May 7, 2005, in Carroll,...
Diane Manwarren
Sep 5, 2026
VISITATIONFriday, September 11, 20264:00 - 7:00 PMGeelan Funeral HomeSpencer, Iowa
Diane Ruth Manwarren, daughter of Cletus and Shirley (Carlsen) Marks, was born on November, 7, 1955, in Westbrook, Minnesota. Growing up, she was a member of the Wykoff Methodist Church. She received her education in Wykoff, Minnesota and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1974. Following graduation, she received her associate’s...
John Clouse
Aug 16, 2026
VISITATIONTuesday, August 25, 20264:00 - 7:00 PMGeelan Funeral HomeSpencer, Iowa
SERVICEWednesday, August 26, 202610:00 AMGrace Lutheran ChurchSpirit Lake, Iowa
CLERGYRev. Jami Goetz
John Theodore Clouse, son of Ted and Sally (Elliott) Clouse, was born on January 30, 1958, in Newton, Iowa. He attended middle school in Spirit Lake and graduated from Emmetsburg High School, where he enjoyed playing football and helped lead his...
Linda Conlon
Aug 11, 2026
VISITATIONMonday, August 17, 20269:30 - 11:00 AMFaith Lutheran ChurchSpencer, Iowa
MEMORIAL SERVICEMonday, August 17, 202611:00 AMFaith Lutheran ChurchSpencer, Iowa
CLERGYRev. Ben Unseth
Linda Sharon Riecke Conlon, 85, of Spencer, Iowa, passed away on August 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of a family who cherished her deeply.
Linda was born on March 20, 1941, to Ray and Helen Riecke. She grew up in Ruthven,...
Margaret "Mugs" Olson
Aug 8, 2026
MEMORIAL SERVICESaturday, October 24, 20262:00 PMGeelan Funeral HomeSpencer, Iowa
CLERGYRev. Jim Gochenouer
BURIALRiverside CemeterySpencer, Iowa
Margaret Mae Olson, lovingly known as "Mugs," passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on November 26, 1934, in the heart of Palo Alto County, Iowa, Mugs was the cherished daughter of Howard and Florence Mason. She spent her formative years in...
Troy Olson
Jul 26, 2026
Troy E. Olson of Ruthven passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the Spencer Hospital, at the age of 61. He will be having a celebration of life visitation.
CELEBRATION OF LIFEFriday, July 31, 20264:00 - 7:00 PMGeelan Funeral HomeSpencer, Iowa
Troy Ellsworth Olson, son of Garry and Janice (Kathman) Olson, was born on November 2, 1964, in Emmetsburg, Iowa. He...
Pamela Dirks
Jul 20, 2026
In lieu of flowers, come and share memories of Pam and spend time with those who mattered most to her - her family.
CELEBRATION OF LIFEFriday, August 7, 20264:00 - 6:00 PMGeelan Funeral HomeSpencer, Iowa
Pamela "Pam" Sue Dirks, daughter of Benny and Anna (James) Conatzer, was born on April 27, 1963, in Chouteau, Oklahoma. On November 7, 1987, Pam was united...
Jerrod Stokes
Jul 3, 2026
You can view Jerrod's Memorial Service here: Memorial Service
VISITATIONTuesday, July 7, 20264:00 - 7:00 PMGrace ChurchEmmetsburg, Iowa
SERVICEWednesday, July 8, 202610:00 AMGrace ChurchEmmetsburg, Iowa
CLERGYRev. Curtis DeFord
INTERMENTRush Lake CemeteryMallard, Iowa
Jerrod Lee Stokes, son of Daniel and Jeanelle (Johnson) Stokes, was born on March 25, 1980, in Pocahontas, Iowa. He began his education at the Little Red School in Emmetsburg before attending fifth grade...
Brad Taylor
Jun 29, 2026
A Private Family Burial will take place at the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery District in Gridley, California at a later date.
Brad Allen Taylor, son of Pat and Pamela (Glover) Taylor, was born on April 25, 1975, in Sacramento, California.
On February 19, 2009, Brad was united in marriage to Jenny in Spencer, Iowa. Together they were blessed with three daughters.
Throughout his life, Brad...
Janet Heikens
Jun 28, 2026
Janet's Funeral Service will be livestreamed and available to view using this link: www.spencersacredheart.com/funerals
VISITATIONThursday, July 2, 20264:00 - 7:00 PM (Rosary at 3:30 PM)Geelan Funeral HomeSpencer, Iowa
SERVICEFriday, July 3, 202610:30 AMSacred Heart Catholic ChurchSpencer, Iowa
CELEBRANTRev. Kevin Richter
INTERMENTEvergreen CemeterySummit Township Northwest of Spencer, Iowa
Janet Sue Heikens of Spencer passed peacefully in her sleep on June 28, 2026 with her husband of 37 years,...
Dean Koppen
Jun 24, 2026
Dean Charles Koppen was born June 17, 1949, in Elmore, Minnesota, the son of Harold and Darlene (Lowery) Koppen. He grew up in Lakota and graduated from Lakota High School in 1967. On November 15, 1969, Dean was united in marriage to Linda Menke at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bancroft.
Dean worked at Winnebago Industries in Forest City...
Virginia "Ginny" Origer
Jun 14, 2026
VISITATIONSaturday, June 20, 202610:00 - 11:00 AMHoly Family Catholic ChurchEmmetsburg, Iowa
MASS OF CHRSTIAN BURIALSaturday, June 20, 202611:00 AMHoly Family Catholic ChurchEmmetsburg, Iowa
CELEBRANTRev. John Thomas
DEACONJohn Rudd
INTERMENTSt. Mary's Catholic CemeteryMallard, Iowa
Virginia "Ginny" Origer, daughter of Lee and Gladys (Cox) Henely, was born February 2, 1951, in Emmetsburg, Iowa. She received her education in Ayrshire beginning at Sacred Heart Catholic School until 8th...
Janice Breidinger
May 31, 2026
VISITATIONSaturday, June 6, 202610:00 - 11:00 AMFirst English Lutheran ChurchSpencer, Iowa
SERVICESaturday, June 6, 202611:00 AMFirst English Lutheran ChurchSpencer, Iowa
CLERGYRev. Paul Kaldahl
INTERMENTRiverside CemeterySpencer, Iowa
Janice Arlene Breidinger, daughter of Wayne and Irma (Waggoner) Pickering, was born on February 6, 1934, in Spencer, Iowa. She received her early education in Rossie and graduated from Rossie-Greenville High School. Following graduation, she attended one year...
Marjorie "Margie" Gustoff
May 25, 2026
CELEBRATION OF LIFE VISITATIONMonday, June 1, 20269:30 - 11:00 AMGeelan Funeral HomeSpencer, Iowa
SERVICEMonday, June 1, 202611:00 AMGeelan Funeral HomeSpencer, Iowa
CELEBRANTAndy Geelan
BURIALNorth Lawn CemeterySpencer, Iowa
Marjorie “Margie” Ann Gustoff, daughter of Louis and Florence (Whittrock) Umscheid, was born on June 27, 1940, on a farm outside of Milford. She attended school in Spirit Lake and graduated from Spirit Lake High School on...
Donald Schnell
Apr 27, 2026
A Private Committal Service will be held at a later date.
Donald F. Schnell, son of Oliver and Hazel (Saville) Schnell, was born on August 5, 1931, in Cherokee, Iowa. He graduated from Cherokee High School and went on to attend Iowa State Teachers College. He served his country in the United States Army until his honorable discharge.
Donald dedicated over 30...
Elfrieda "Frieda" Waldemar
Apr 24, 2026
VISITATIONSaturday, May 2, 202610:00 - 11:00 AMFirst Baptist Church of KironKiron, IowaSERVICESaturday, May 2, 202611:00 AMFirst Baptist Church of KironKiron, IowaCLERGYRev. Wayne StowersBURIALKiron CemeteryKiron, Iowa
Elfrieda Waldemar, daughter of Meinhard and Henny (Ketelson) Feddersen, was born June 18, 1940. She grew up as the sixth of ten children on the family farm near Denison, IA. Elfrieda was confirmed at Zion Lutheran...
Debbie McDermott
Apr 24, 2026
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Debbie Marie McDermott passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at her home in Graettinger, Iowa, at the age of 64.
Arrangements by Geelan Funeral Home
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