Longtime Spencer Resident Marlene Westphalen Passes Away at 89

Funeral services scheduled for Friday, February 20th at Warner Chapel in Spencer

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

Marlene Westphalen, an 89-year-old resident of Spencer, Iowa, passed away recently. Funeral services for Westphalen will be held on Friday, February 20th at 10:30am at the Warner Chapel in Spencer, with visitation taking place one hour prior to the service. A luncheon will be served at the Warner Funeral Home following the service, before Westphalen is laid to rest at Trimello Cemetery in Royal, Iowa.

Why it matters

Marlene Westphalen was a longtime member of the Spencer community, having lived in the area for many decades. Her passing marks the loss of a valued community member, and the funeral services provide an opportunity for friends, family, and neighbors to come together to honor her life and legacy.

The details

The funeral services for Marlene Westphalen will take place on Friday, February 20th at 10:30am at the Warner Chapel in Spencer. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Following the service, a luncheon will be served at the Warner Funeral Home, before Westphalen is laid to rest at Trimello Cemetery in Royal, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to People for Pets.

  • Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 20th at 10:30am.
  • Visitation will take place one hour prior to the funeral service.
  • A luncheon will be served at the Warner Funeral Home following the service.
  • Marlene Westphalen will be laid to rest at Trimello Cemetery in Royal, Iowa.

The players

Marlene Westphalen

An 89-year-old longtime resident of Spencer, Iowa who recently passed away.

Warner Funeral Home

The funeral home in charge of the arrangements for Marlene Westphalen's services.

Trimello Cemetery

The cemetery in Royal, Iowa where Marlene Westphalen will be laid to rest.

People for Pets

The organization that memorials can be directed to in lieu of flowers.

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The takeaway

The passing of Marlene Westphalen is a loss for the Spencer community, where she had been a longtime resident. The funeral services provide an opportunity for her loved ones and community members to come together to honor her life and legacy, and to support one another during this difficult time.