Geelan Funeral Home

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.

Services are currently pending.

Bob's full obituary and service details 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 is assisting 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 is assisting his family with arrangements. You may leave a message of sympathy and support for his family using the link at the bottom.

There has also been a Go Fund Me established for Ty's family and contributions may be made here: https://tinyurl.com/geelan-jacksonfundme

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 is assisting her family with arrangements.

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

02/24/2026

Happy Birthday, Andy! Today we celebrate not just another year, but the incredible leader and person you are. Your guidance, integrity, and genuine care for everyone around you truly make a difference. We are so grateful for your hard work, your encouragement, and the example you set each day. Wishing you a year ahead filled with joy and continued impact!

02/21/2026

When we hold memories close, the ones we love continue to live on in the stories we share, the traditions we carry forward, and the quiet moments when their presence is still felt. Honoring a life means keeping those memories alive, where love never fades and hearts remain full.

Grief resources, literature, and counseling available 24/7: https://www.geelanfuneralhome.com/grief-support/grief-resources

02/18/2026

Doreen S. Spoo, age 68, of Hartley, IA passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in Spencer, Iowa.

Doreen generously donated her body to science in hopes of helping others. In keeping with her wishes, no formal services will be held.

Doreen's full obituary will be made available soon. To leave a message of sympathy for her family, please follow the link below.

Geelan Funeral Home assisted her family with arrangements.

View Doreen Spoo's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

02/17/2026

The Northwest Iowa Ag Show is taking place today from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the Clay County Events Center.
Come stop on by and see over 200 vendors - and while you’re here, come and say hi to us!

Thank you to Spencer Media Group for the invitation.

02/16/2026

Wesley "Wes" G. Thiessen, age 65, of Everly, IA passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Everly, Iowa.

Wes's Memorial Service will be livestreamed and available for viewing at the bottom of his obituary page.

VISITATION
Thursday, February 19, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Geelan Funeral Home
Spencer, Iowa

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Friday, February 20, 2026
10:30 AM
Geelan Funeral Home
Spencer, Iowa

CLERGY
Pastor Mark Feauto

BURIAL
Lone Tree Cemetery
Everly, Iowa

To read his obituary or to leave a message of sympathy for his family, please follow the link below.

Geelan Funeral Home is assisting his family with arrangements.

View Wesley "Wes" Thiessen's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

02/16/2026

Jeannette Lappegard, age 76, of Emmetsburg, IA passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Lakeside Lutheran Home in Emmetsburg, Iowa.

Private Family Services for Jeannette will be held later this summer.

Her full obituary will be made available soon. To leave a message of sympathy for Jeannette's family, please follow the link below.

Geelan Funeral Home is assisting her family with arrangements.

View Jeannette Lappegard's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

02/10/2026

Reminder that we have Community Coffee tomorrow morning starting at 7:30 AM. Stop in, grab a cup, enjoy some breakfast sweets, and visit with others—come and go as you please!