Local obituaries for Northwest Iowa.

Jan 3, 2026

GRAVESIDE SERVICETuesday, January 6, 20261:00 PMPleasant View Cemetery Hartley, Iowa

CLERGYRev. Pieter van der HoekHeritage Reformed CongregationHull, Iowa

INTERMENTPleasant View CemeteryHartley, Iowa

On January 3, 2026, Heidi Lynn Stetler was taken home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Heidi was born on March 18, 1959 in Culver City, CA, to Eugene Wendall McDonald and Marilyn May McDonald. Heidi spent much of...

Dec 25, 2025

VISITATIONFriday, January 2, 20264:00 - 7:00 PMGeelan Funeral HomeSpencer, Iowa

SERVICESaturday, January 3, 20261:00 PMGeelan Funeral HomeSpencer, Iowa

CLERGYRev. Michael Hyde

INTERMENTLiberty CemeteryGreenville, Iowa

Matthew Ryan Starkson was born on November 26, 1981, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Brian and Beth (Crandall) Starkson of Dodge Center, Minnesota. Matt arrived on Thanksgiving Day, and when the doctor handed him to his mother, he said, “Here’s your...

Dec 24, 2025

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of Spencer, Iowa607 1st Ave W, Spencer, IA 51301

VISITATIONMonday, December 29, 20254:00 PM - 7:00 PMOur Lady of Good Counsel Catholic ChurchFonda, Iowa

ROSARYMonday, December 29, 20257:00 PMOur Lady of Good Counsel Catholic ChurchFonda, IowaMASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIALTuesday, December 30, 202510:00 AMOur Lady of Good Counsel Catholic ChurchFonda, Iowa

CELEBRANTRev....

Dec 17, 2025

In Loving MemoryLarry D. ZwemkeMarch 4, 1938 - December 17, 2025

Private Family Services will be held at a later date.

Larry Dean Zwemke was born on March 4, 1938, in Alta, Iowa, to William Henry Zwemke and Inez Marine (Tuttle) Zwemke. He was the youngest of 10 children and spent his entire youth growing up and attending school in Alta. After...

Nov 29, 2025

In Loving MemoryGerald "Jerry" A. RobertsFebruary 11, 1932 - November 29, 2025

Jerry's Service was livestreamed and is able to be viewed here: Jerry's Funeral ServiceFriday, December 5, 20255:00 - 7:00 PM (Memorial Tribute at 6:30 PM)Geelan Funeral HomeSpencer, Iowa

MEMORIAL SERVICESaturday, December 6, 20251:00 PMSacred Heart Catholic ChurchSpencer, Iowa

CLERGYRev. Kevin Richter

BURIALTo be held at a later date.Riverside CemeterySpencer, Iowa

Gerald “Jerry” Allen...

Nov 11, 2025

In Loving MemoryKyle M. HoffmanJuly 25, 1981 - November 11, 2025

A recording of Kyle's Funeral Mass is located at the bottom of his obituary page.

Any additional memorial contributions may be made to Kyle's daughters, Amya and Mylee.

VISITATIONMonday, November 17, 20254:00 - 8:00 PMHoly Family Catholic ChurchEmmetsburg, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIALTuesday, November 18, 202510:30 AMHoly Family Catholic ChurchEmmetsburg, Iowa

CELEBRANTRev. Brian Feller

DEACONJohn...

Nov 6, 2025

In Loving MemoryWilliam "Bill" G. Van WetteringApril 29, 1947 - November 6, 2025

VISITATIONTuesday, November 11, 20255:00 - 7:00 PMGeelan Funeral HomeSpencer, Iowa

CELEBRATION OF LIFEWednesday, November 12, 20252:00 PMHope ChurchSpencer, Iowa

CLERGYRev. James Runcorn

William "Bill" Gary Van Wettering was born on April 29, 1947, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to Gerrit and Jeanette (Hoekert) Van Wettering.

Bill graduated from high school and went on...

Nov 5, 2025

In Loving MemoryDebora "Deb" K. MoranJuly 6, 1956 - November 5, 2025

A recording of Deb's Service is available for viewing at the bottom of the obituary page.

VISITATIONTuesday, November 11, 20254:00 - 7:00 PMBethel Lutheran ChurchGraettinger, Iowa

SERVICEWednesday, November 12, 202510:30 AMBethel Lutheran ChurchGraettinger, Iowa

CLERGYRev. John Wolf

INTERMENTSt. Paul Lutheran (South Walnut) Cemetery4053 320th StreetEmmetsburg, Iowa 50536

Debora "Deb" Kay Moran was born on...

Nov 4, 2025

In Loving MemoryRyan Timothy CundiffSeptember 18, 1990 - November 4, 2025

Ryan’s Celebration of Life will be live-streamed and available to view below.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund for Ryan's children has been established at Foundation Church.

The family requests guests and attendees to wear Iowa State Cyclone, Chicago Cubs, or Marvel/Superhero clothing.

VISITATIONFriday, November 14, 20254:00 - 7:00 PMFoundation ChurchSpencer, Iowa

CELEBRATION...

Oct 27, 2025

In Loving MemoryRonald "Ron" D. SwensonMarch 30, 1936 - October 27, 2025

VISITATIONThursday, October 30, 20259:30 - 11:00 A.M.Geelan Funeral HomeSpencer, Iowa

SERVICEThursday, October 30, 202511:00 A.M.Geelan Funeral HomeSpencer, Iowa

CLERGYVicar Susan Rohan

BURIALRiverside CemeterySpencer, IowaTo be held at a later date.

Ronald “Ron” Dean Swenson, of Spencer, Iowa, passed away surrounded by family. He was born on March 30, 1936, in Cleghorn, Iowa, to...

Oct 12, 2025

In Loving MemoryDaryl K. ConklinMarch 25, 1953 - October 12, 2025

No formal services will be held.

Oct 7, 2025

In Loving MemoryShirley J. StegerApril 15, 1943 - October 7, 2025

VISITATIONFriday, October 24, 202510:00 - 11:00 A.M.Holy Family Catholic ChurchEmmetsburg, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIALFriday, October 24, 202511:00 A.M.Holy Family Catholic ChurchEmmetsburg, Iowa

CELEBRANTRev. Brian Feller

DEACONJohn Rudd

BURIALSt. John's Catholic CemeteryEmmetsburg, IowaShirley "Jean" Steger, age 82, of Dubuque and formerly of Emmetsburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Stonehill Health Center...

Oct 4, 2025

In Loving MemoryNancy A. DrumSeptember 27, 1947 - October 4, 2025 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lost Island Protective Association.  

VISITATIONSSunday, October 12, 2025 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. Monday, October 13, 2025 9:30-10:30 A.M.   Zion Lutheran Church Ruthven, Iowa 

SERVICE Monday, October 13, 2025 10:30 A.M. Zion Lutheran Church Ruthven, Iowa 

CLERGY Rev. Ben Unseth 

BURIAL Crown Hill Cemetery Ruthven, Iowa To be held at a later date. 

Nancy Ann Drum, age...

Aug 30, 2025

 In Loving Memory  Joseph "Joe" B. Graettinger  December 22, 1940 - August 30, 2025 

  A recording of Joe's Funeral Mass is available on the bottom on his obituary page.  

 VISITATION  Friday, September 5, 2025  10:00 - 11:00 A.M.  Immaculate Conception Catholic Church  Graettinger, Iowa 

 MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL  Friday, September 5, 2025  11:00 A.M.  Immaculate Conception Catholic Church  Graettinger, Iowa 

 CELEBRANT  Rev. Paul Kelly 

 Joseph B Graettinger, age 84, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025,...

Aug 27, 2025

In Loving Memory Warren J. Meier April 17, 1951 - August 27, 2025

Warren's Memorial Service was recorded. You are able to watch the service from the bottom of this obituary page.

VISITATION Friday, September 26, 2025 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M (Family present from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.) Geelan Funeral Home Spencer, Iowa...

Aug 4, 2025

In Loving Memory Marie J. Stover August 3, 1954 - August 4, 2025

The recording of Marie’s funeral service is available to watch below.

VISITATION Saturday, August 9, 2025 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Ruthven, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Saturday, August 9, 2025 10:30 A.M. Sacred Heart Catholic Church...

Jul 28, 2025

In Loving Memory Sarah C. Smith January 1, 1991 - July 28, 2025

A recording of Sarah’s funeral service is available for viewing on the bottom of the page.

VISITATION Friday, August 1, 2025 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. Holy Family Catholic Church Emmetsburg, Iowa MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Saturday, August 2, 2025 10:30 A.M. Holy...

Jul 10, 2025

In Loving Memory Jan S. Torkelson July 14, 1951 - July 10, 2025

A recording of the service is available at the bottom of the obituary text.

VISITATION Tuesday, July 15, 2025 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. First English Lutheran Church Spencer, Iowa

SERVICE Wednesday, July 16, 2025 10:30...

Jul 4, 2025

In Loving Memory Frank B. Nelson July 16, 1932 - July 4, 2025

Family Services will be held at a later date.

Frank Boyce Nelson was born July 16, 1932, to Frank A. and Martha (Hinrichs) Nelson in Ringsted, Iowa. He spent his formative years there and graduated from Ringsted High School in...

Jun 4, 2025

In Loving Memory Janet K. Bowen November 5, 1957 - June 4, 2025

CELEBRATION OF LIFE Saturday, June 21, 2025 12:00 P.M. Eagle's Club 1530 Ave F, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 Luncheon to follow the Celebration of Life.

Janet K. Bowen , age 67, of Spencer, Iowa, passed away surrounded by love on...