Stories from Thursday, September 23, 2010

Spencer native Sarah Fischer has been to Turkey, Morocco, Syria, Lebanon and Iran. She speaks German, but is also learning Azerbaijani and is advanced in the Turkish language. She's working toward a Ph.D. in government, with a specialization in comparative politics. The Middle East is her area of focus...

The 2010 Spencer High School Homecoming King and Queen were chosen at coronation ceremonies Wednesday night at the Spencer Fieldhouse. BJ Kardell, son of Bruce and Gwen Kardell was selected king, and Chloe Brockshus, daughter of Ross and Beth Brockshus, was named queen. The evening included childhood photos and some embarrassing moments for the royal court, creating laughs from the large audience gathered for the event. (Photo by Randy M. Cauthron)...

Most people do not want to talk about suicide, especially if such tragedy has directly affected them. But Vicki Heckroth and Sara Williams know conversation plays an important role in the recovery process. "In my opinion, you need to talk; you need to get it out," Heckroth said...

Memorial services for Mr. Charles Toelle, 90, of Spencer will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Warner Chapel in Spencer. Doug Toelle will officiate the service. Memorial visitation with the family will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Warner Funeral Home in Spencer...

Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Connie Severson, 64, of Spencer at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spencer. Rev. C. Peter Maisenbach will officiate the service. Visitation will begin at noon on Thursday with the family present from 6-8 p.m. at the Warner Funeral Home in Spencer...

Funeral services for Richard Harmon, 60, of Spencer will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at United Methodist Church in Spirit Lake. Rev. Lon Lewis will officiate the service. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in Spirit Lake. Mr. Harmon passed away Friday, Sept. 3, his at home...

Funeral services for Mrs. Marvena Bauerly, 62, of Spencer will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, at Warner Funeral Home in Spencer. Lori Scroggin will officiate the service. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at Warner Funeral Home in Spencer...