Longtime Spencer Resident Judith Olson Passes Away at 83

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Judith Olson, an 83-year-old resident of Spencer, Iowa, passed away recently. Funeral services for Ms. Olson will be held this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church in Spencer, with visitation preceding the service. A luncheon will follow the service, and burial will take place at Marcus Amherst Cemetery in Marcus, Iowa, at 2:00 p.m. the same day. The arrangements are being handled by Warner Funeral Home of Spencer.

Why it matters

Judith Olson was a long-time member of the Spencer community, having lived in the town for many decades. Her passing marks the end of an era for many local residents who knew her.

The details

Funeral services for Ms. Olson will be held at Grace United Methodist Church in Spencer, Iowa, where she was a parishioner. The visitation will take place at the church for one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. service. Following the service, a luncheon will be held at the church. Burial will then take place at 2:00 p.m. at Marcus Amherst Cemetery in Marcus, Iowa.

• Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
• Visitation will take place one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. service.
• Burial will occur at 2:00 p.m. the same day at Marcus Amherst Cemetery in Marcus, Iowa.