Memorial visitation for Michael Arthur Anderson, 67, of Spencer, from 5-7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at Warner Chapel in Spencer. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery at a later date.

Mike was born Dec. 24, 1955, in Spencer to Arthur Anderson and Maureen (Grewell) Anderson. Mike passed away July 26, 2023, at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer where he resided since 2013.

Gregory A. Reif passed away on July 29, 2023, in Spencer. Greg was born May 6, 1952, in Washington, Iowa, to William and Marjorie Reif. Greg was a graduate of Arnolds Park High School and was a machinist and hobby farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Gary. A private memorial service will be held in the Black Hills at a later date to be determined.

Marvin Carl Rossiter, 91, went home to his Lord on July 26, 2023. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, who remember him as a kind, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Marvin's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his faith, family and genuine kindness toward all who knew him.

Doris R. McPherson, 93, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away July 27, 2023. Doris was born on Oct. 23, 1929, in Estherville to Otto and Lucile (Trullinger) Rogers. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert McPherson, brothers Dale (wife Jean) Rogers and Gary (wife Rita) Rogers. Doris is survived by her daughter Cindy McPherson. No formal services planned. Memorials are suggested to Gateway Vista in Lincoln.

Funeral services for Darline Hughes, 95, of Spencer, formerly of Everly, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Warner Funeral Home of Everly, Rev. Shurmsine McAlpine and Rev. Mike Eeten will co-officiate the service. Visitation will be conducted one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Darline passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Home in Spencer.

Linda Rae (Franseen) Ball was born in Red Oak on April 1, 1946, to Alden Ivar Franseen and Dorothy (Gustafson) Franseen. Her early years were spent in Laurens until moving to Spencer in 1956. She attended and graduated from Spencer High School in 1964. Following graduation, she attended LaJames Beauty School in Mason City and Spencer. She also worked as a car hop at the local Spencer Town and Country Drive-In where she met her future husband & love of her life, Jim Ball.

Gail Elizabeth Hansen, the daughter of William and Mercedes (Mayronne) Roberts was born Aug. 15, 1940, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her childhood years were spent in New Orleans where she attended and graduated from an all-girls Catholic High School. She then attended University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

A celebration of life for Charles “Chuck” Tielbur, 89, of Milford, will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Harbor of Joy Lutheran Church, in Milford. Visitation with the family will be from 5-7 p.m., Friday at the church. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Spencer following the service. Military services will be conducted by the American Legion Post No. 384 at the church following the service.

Funeral services for Violet “Vi” Reason, 98, of Spencer, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2023, at First Congregational Church, in Spencer. Rev. Sharon Britz will officiate the service. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m., with family present, at the Warner Funeral Home. Reason passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at St. Luke Lutheran Home. Burial will be at North Lawn Memorial Park in Spencer.

Services for Sharon Kay Poffinbarger, 85, will be conducted at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Seventh Day Adventist Church in Spencer. Elder Hans Nelson will officiate the service. Interment will be conducted at Crown Hill Cemetery in Ruthven.

Charlotte ‘Shy’ Pearson

Charlotte “Shy” Jean Pearson was born to Leslie and Helen Johnson in Spencer where she and her 13 brothers and sisters grew up.

Shy was united in marriage to Curtis Pearson on Nov. 8, 1942. In this union of marriage, they had three children. Deanna, Susanne and Carvell. Curt and Shy lived in Hartley their entire married life.

No services for David Joe Nelson, 71, of Dickens, will be conducted at this time. Nelson passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the Ruthven Community Care Center.

John Jr. Rohlk, the son of John and Lillie (Wiese) Rohlk, was born Aug. 1, 1927 in Holstein. He was the fifth of 13 children. Brother Larry passed in infancy. His childhood years were spent in Holstein and later in Highview. After his education, he helped on the family farm as many young men did during the depression era.

Funeral services for Ronald Rohrbaugh, 87, of Peterson, will be conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at United Methodist Church, in Spencer. Rev. Tyler Thomsen will officiate the service. Visitation will take place one hour price to the service at the church. Rohrbaugh passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at St. Luke Lutheran Home. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Cherokee. Warner Funeral Home of Peterson is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Violet ‘Vi’ Reason, 98, of Spencer, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2023, at First Congregational Church, in Spencer. Rev. Sharon Britz will officiate the service. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m., with family present, at the Warner Funeral Home. Reason passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at St. Luke Lutheran Home Burial will be at North Lawn Memorial Park in Spencer. Warner Funeral Home of Spencer is in charge of arrangements.