Obituaries

Richard R. Montero

Richard R. Montero

May 31, 2022

Richard R. “Richy” Montero, 59, of Humboldt, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was born October 28, 1962 in San Francisco, California, the son of Robert Joseph and Diane Joyce (Pacini) Montero. He was raised and educated in the Napa Valley area and later enlisted in the United States Marines. He was united in...

Jerry W. Helmke

Jerry W. Helmke

May 23, 2022

Jerry William Helmke 88, passed on May 23, 2022 peacefully at Sunny View Care Center, Ankeny, Iowa. Jerry was born at home on April 2, 1934, Renwick, Iowa. to William H. Helmke and Hilda (Boge) Helmke. Jerry was the 5th of six children. Growing up, Jerry worked on the family farm, loved riding horses and was involved in 4-H. He...

Jerry W. Helmke

Jerry W. Helmke

May 23, 2022

Jerry William Helmke 88, passed on May 23, 2022 peacefully at Sunny View Care Center, Ankeny, Iowa.Jerry was born at home on April 2, 1934, Renwick, Iowa. to William H. Helmke and Hilda (Boge) Helmke. Jerry was the 5th of six children. Growing up, Jerry worked on the family farm, loved riding horses and was involved in 4-H. He was...

Cynthia E. Spellmeyer

Cynthia E. Spellmeyer

May 21, 2022

Cynthia E. Spellmeyer, 71, of Clear Lake, formerly of Humboldt, passed away on Saturday, May 21st, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge. She was born October 7th,1950 in Des Moines. The daughter of Carl and Clara May (Witzel) Spellmeyer, Cindy grew up on the family farm and attended Humboldt Schools. At the age of 21,...

Cynthia E. Spellmeyer

Cynthia E. Spellmeyer

May 21, 2022

Cynthia E. Spellmeyer, 71, of Clear Lake, formerly of Humboldt, passed away on Saturday, May 21st, 2022, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge.She was born October 7th,1950 in Des Moines. The daughter of Carl and Clara May (Witzel) Spellmeyer, Cindy grew up on the family farm and attended Humboldt Schools. At the age of 21, she...

Larry D. Hamilton

Larry D. Hamilton

May 21, 2022

Larry Dean Hamilton, the son of Robert and Luany (Armstrong) Hamilton, was born April 10,1929 in Iowa Falls. He was raised and educated in the Iowa Falls area, attending Maple Grove country school and graduating from Iowa Falls High School in 1947. On June 1, 1950, Larry was united in marriage to Eileen R. Bissey in Iowa Falls. They lived...

Larry D. Hamilton

Larry D. Hamilton

May 21, 2022

Larry Dean Hamilton, the son of Robert and Luany (Armstrong) Hamilton, was born April 10,1929 in Iowa Falls. He was raised and educated in the Iowa Falls area, attending Maple Grove country school and graduating from Iowa Falls High School in 1947.On June 1, 1950, Larry was united in marriage to Eileen R. Bissey in Iowa Falls. They lived in...

Muriel A. Jensen

Muriel A. Jensen

May 20, 2022

Muriel A. Jensen, 89, of Humboldt, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 in the Long Term Care Unit of the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.Muriel was born March 28, 1933, in Wesley, Iowa, the daughter of George and Opal (Miller) Schutjer. She grew up on her parents farm near Woden, Iowa, where she enjoyed gardening & canning with her mother...

Muriel A. Jensen

Muriel A. Jensen

May 20, 2022

Muriel A. Jensen, 89, of Humboldt, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 in the Long Term Care Unit of the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Muriel was born March 28, 1933, in Wesley, Iowa, the daughter of George and Opal (Miller) Schutjer. She grew up on her parents farm near Woden, Iowa, where she enjoyed gardening & canning with her...

James D. Fevold

James D. Fevold

May 2, 2022

James (Jim) D. Fevold, 75, of Humboldt, passed away in his home surrounded by family on Monday morning, May 2, 2022.He was born May 2,1947 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Dwight and Alice Neff. He was adopted at the age of 9 to Ardell and Veda (Crain) Fevold of Humboldt where he was raised and graduated from Humboldt...

James D. Fevold

James D. Fevold

May 2, 2022

James (Jim) D. Fevold, 75, of Humboldt, passed away in his home surrounded by family on Monday morning, May 2, 2022. He was born May 2,1947 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Dwight and Alice Neff. He was adopted at the age of 9 to Ardell and Veda (Crain) Fevold of Humboldt where he was raised and graduated from...

Mardelle J. Helmke

Mardelle J. Helmke

Apr 30, 2022

Mardelle Joyce Helmke, 90, of Humboldt, peacefully passed on April 30, 2022, at Rock Creek Assisted living in Ankeny, Iowa with her family by her side. Mardelle was born January 1,1932 in Craig, Nebraska to Howard and Ellen (Wedegren) Larson. She was an only child. After graduating from high school in 1950, she worked for Sam Classie Insurance. On May...

Mardelle J. Helmke

Mardelle J. Helmke

Apr 30, 2022

Mardelle Joyce Helmke, 90, of Humboldt, peacefully passed on April 30, 2022, at Rock Creek Assisted living in Ankeny, Iowa with her family by her side.Mardelle was born January 1,1932 in Craig, Nebraska to Howard and Ellen (Wedegren) Larson. She was an only child. After graduating from high school in 1950, she worked for Sam Classie Insurance. On May 26,...

Marcus N. Ropte

Marcus N. Ropte

Apr 26, 2022

Marcus N. Ropte, 75, of Thor, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, April 26, 2022. Marcus Niel Ropte was born on October 28, 1946, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son and oldest child of Arthur and Helen (Brattmiller) Ropte. He was raised and attended country school in Beaver Township before the family moved to Thor. Marc graduated from Eagle Grove...

Marcus N. Ropte

Marcus N. Ropte

Apr 26, 2022

Marcus N. Ropte, 75, of Thor, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, April 26, 2022.Marcus Niel Ropte was born on October 28, 1946, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son and oldest child of Arthur and Helen (Brattmiller) Ropte. He was raised and attended country school in Beaver Township before the family moved to Thor. Marc graduated from Eagle Grove High...

Alice J. Gord

Alice J. Gord

Apr 15, 2022

Alice J. Gord, 83, of Dakota City, passed away on Good Friday, April 15, 2022 at the Humboldt Care Center North. She was born April 6, 1939, in Dakota City, the daughter of Osborne and Agnes (Michaelson) Johnsen. She was raised and educated in Humboldt, graduating from Humboldt High School in 1958. She was united in marriage to Don Gord...

Alice J. Gord

Alice J. Gord

Apr 15, 2022

Alice J. Gord, 83, of Dakota City, passed away on Good Friday, April 15, 2022 at the Humboldt Care Center North.She was born April 6, 1939, in Dakota City, the daughter of Osborne and Agnes (Michaelson) Johnsen. She was raised and educated in Humboldt, graduating from Humboldt High School in 1958. She was united in marriage to Don Gord on...

Myron L. Haugland

Myron L. Haugland

Mar 27, 2022

Myron Haugland, 87, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 27, 2022, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. He was born at home on the family farm in Goldfield, Iowa, to Arthur and Olive (Reed) Haugland on January 26, 1935.Myron graduated from Renwick High School, Class of ’52, after which he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Serving during the Korean War,...

Myron L. Haugland

Myron L. Haugland

Mar 27, 2022

Myron Haugland, 87, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 27, 2022, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. He was born at home on the family farm in Goldfield, Iowa, to Arthur and Olive (Reed) Haugland on January 26, 1935. Myron graduated from Renwick High School, Class of ’52, after which he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Serving during the Korean...

Marcia K. Kampen

Marcia K. Kampen

Mar 27, 2022

Marcia K. Kampen, 79, of Humboldt, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City. She was born July 5, 1942, in Fort Dodge, the daughter of Clifford and Marjorie (Helvick) Hart. She was raised and educated in Humboldt, graduating from Humboldt High School in 1960. Following high school, she worked...