Geelan Funeral Home

04/02/2026

Can't believe it's already April! As you look over your calendar for next week, be sure to add our monthly Community Coffee happening Wednesday, April 8th from 7:30–9:00 AM. Stop by to enjoy some coffee, refreshments, treats, and some great conversation with friends and neighbors! 🍩🫖

04/01/2026

We are incredibly grateful to our veterans and their spouses for your service, sacrifice, and continued impact on our community. It was an honor to spend yesterday evening with you.

A special thank you to Katie Ginger with Clay County Veteran Affairs and Ken Nelson with St. St Luke Lutheran Home (a VA facility) for providing such valuable information and helping families better understand the benefits available to them.

A big shoutout to Fareway Stores Spencer for generously sponsoring the meal. Your support helped make the night special.

03/31/2026

George H. Veitch, age 76, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at his home in Ruthven, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

To leave a message of sympathy for his family, please follow the link below. Geelan Funeral Home is assisting his family with arrangements.

View George Veitch's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/26/2026

Mone Keoninh, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026.

VISITATION
Saturday, March 28, 2026
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Geelan Funeral Home
Spencer, Iowa

SERVICE
Saturday, March 28, 2026
2:00 PM
Geelan Funeral Home
Spencer, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Barb Dean

BURIAL
To be held at a later date.

To read her full obituary or leave a message of sympathy to Mone's family, you may do so by following the link below. Geelan Funeral Home assisted her family with arrangements.

View Mone Keoninh's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/25/2026

Norval J. "Bugzy" Stovall Jr. of Ruthven (Formerly of Denver, Colorado) passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Ruthven Community Care Center in Ruthven, Iowa, at the age of 76.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Monday, March 30, 2026
4:00 PM
Red Line Cemetery
Kirkman, Iowa

BURIAL
Monday, March 30, 2026
4:30 PM
Red Line Cemetery
Kirkman, Iowa

To leave a message of sympathy for Norval's family, please follow the link below. Geelan Funeral Home is assisting his family with arrangements.

View Norval "Bugzy" Stovall Jr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/18/2026

Dale Francis Olsen, age 81, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on March 11, 2026.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

To leave a message of sympathy for his family, please use the link below. Geelan Funeral Home is assisting his family with arrangements.

View Dale Olsen's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/16/2026

George J. Kliegl, age 94, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Lakeside Lutheran Home in Emmetsburg, Iowa.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ROSARY
Saturday, March 21, 2026
9:15 AM
Holy Family Catholic Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

VISITATION
Saturday, March 21, 2026
9:30-10:30 AM
Holy Family Catholic Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Saturday, March 21, 2026
10:30 AM
Holy Family Catholic Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CELEBRANT
Rev. Brian Feller

DEACON
John Rudd

MILITARY HONORS
VFW Post #2295 Emmetsburg, Iowa
United States Army Honor Guard

INTERMENT
St. John's Catholic Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa

To leave a message of sympathy to George's family, you may do so by following the link below. Geelan Funeral Home assisted his family with arrangements.

View George Kliegl's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/16/2026

We had an amazing weekend in Emmetsburg celebrating St. Patrick’s Weekend! The parade was a blast, and it was so fun seeing familiar faces and all the festive spirit around town. ☘️

03/13/2026

Robert "Bob" Drum of Ruthven passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at the age of 82.

VISITATION
Friday, March 27, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Zion Lutheran Church
Ruthven, Iowa

SERVICE
Saturday, March 28, 2026
10:30 AM
Zion Lutheran Church
Ruthven, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Ben Unseth

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

Bob's full obituary will be updated as soon as possible. You may leave a message of sympathy and support for his family using the link at the bottom.

Geelan Funeral Home assisted his family with arrangements.

View Robert "Bob" Drum's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/10/2026

Ty Jackson, age 32, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Spencer, Iowa.

VISITATION
Friday, March 20, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Faith Lutheran Church
Spencer, Iowa

SERVICE
Saturday, March 21, 2026
11:00 AM
Faith Lutheran Church
Spencer, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Eric Patten

Geelan Funeral Home assisted his family with arrangements. You may leave a message of sympathy and support for his family using the link at the bottom.

View Ty Jackson's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/08/2026

We hope everyone is looking forward to a little more sunlight in the days ahead! As you check your calendars for the upcoming week, don’t forget to mark down our monthly Community Coffee which is this Wednesday, March 11th from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM. We look forward to seeing everyone for coffee, tea, homemade pastries, and a chance to connect and socialize with friends and neighbors! ☕🥮😊

02/26/2026

Mary L. Beatty, age 83, of Ruthven (Formerly of Hartley) passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with her daughter Janet (Shane) Stanley by her side.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Sunday, March 1, 2026
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Ruthven Community Care Center (Assisted Living Block)
Ruthven, Iowa

To read Mary’s obituary or to leave a message of sympathy for her family, please follow the link below.

Geelan Funeral Home assisted her family with arrangements.

View Mary Beatty's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.