Geelan Funeral Home

01/19/2026

Excited to host the Spencer Young Professionals tomorrow for their monthly "Lunch Gig"!

If you're a young professional in the area, come on in and join them for lunch tomorrow from 12:00 - 1:00 PM at our funeral home.

Food and refreshments will be provided. Hope to see you there!

Geelan Funeral Home
403 11th Street SE
Spencer, Iowa

We’re excited to be back! Join us for our first Young Professionals Lunch Gig of 2026 — happening at 12:00 PM at Geelan Funeral Home.

Come reconnect, meet new faces, and enjoy pizza and drinks on us as we kick off 2026 together.

Please use the following link to RSVP and let us know you’re coming.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spencer-young-professionals-lunch-gig-tickets-1977770228995?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/13/2026

We get this question a lot...

"Are we able to switch our funeral plans over to you even if they are setup somewhere else?"

The answer is yes!

The process is simple, and we’ve already helped several families make the transition smoothly.

If you have questions or would like more information, we’re always here to help.
Call us today at 712-977-4030.

01/03/2026

Heidi Lynn Stetler, age 66, of Hartley, Iowa, passed away at her home in Hartley on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
1:00 PM
Pleasant View Cemetery
Hartley, Iowa

If you would like to read the full obituary or leave a message of sympathy for Heidi's family, you can do so by following the link below.

Geelan Funeral Home assisted her family with arrangements.

View Heidi Stetler's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/27/2025

Matthew Ryan Starkson, age 44, of Rossie, Iowa, passed away in Rossie on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

VISITATION
Friday, January 2, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Geelan Funeral Home
Spencer, Iowa

SERVICE
Saturday, January 3, 2026
1:00 PM
Geelan Funeral Home
Spencer, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Michael Hyde

INTERMENT
Liberty Cemetery
Greenville, Iowa

If you would like to read the full obituary or leave a message of sympathy for Matt's family, you can do so by following the link below.

Geelan Funeral Home assisted his family with arrangements.

View Matt Starkson's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/26/2025

Ronald George Illg, age 82, of Arnolds Park (Formerly of Fonda), passed away at the Spencer Hospital on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of Spencer, Iowa
607 1st Ave W, Spencer, IA 51301

VISITATION
Monday, December 29, 2025
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
Fonda, Iowa

ROSARY
Monday, December 29, 2025
7:00 PM
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
Fonda, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
10:00 AM
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
Fonda, Iowa

CELEBRANT
Rev. Paul Nguyen

COMMITTAL SERVICE
2:00 PM
Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Saint Joseph, Iowa

If you would like to read the full obituary or leave a message of sympathy for Ron's family, you can do so by following the link below.
Geelan Funeral Home assisted his family with arrangements.

View Ronald G. Illg's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

12/23/2025

Please join us in welcoming Tommy Geelan to our staff! We are so excited to have him on our team!

12/19/2025

Last night we enjoyed our first Geelan Funeral Home Christmas party! We shared great food, lots of laughs, and George loved his new red wagon! We are so grateful for our amazing team!

12/18/2025

Larry Dean Zwemke, age 87, of Spencer, Iowa, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

Private Family Services will be held at a later date.

If you would like to read the full obituary or leave a message of sympathy for Larry's family, you can do so by following the link below.

Geelan Funeral Home is assisting his family with arrangements.

View Larry Zwemke's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/18/2025

You may notice that construction is still ongoing on this road. However, our entryway is accessible from the usual entrance off the highway, and you can enter as normal. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

12/15/2025

Due to ongoing road construction, 4th Ave SE is currently inaccessible. For the time being, please use the turn by Spencer Chiropractic (10th Street SE) until the construction is completed. You can pull into our parking lot from the back way. The road is expected to reopen within the next day or two. Thank you for your understanding.

12/13/2025

If you’re out and about in Spencer, go stop in to Grace United Methodist Church for their Christmas Cookie Walk!
George was a good little helper!