OBITUARIES

Ralph Olaf Lundquist

Ralph Olaf Lundquist

Ralph Olaf Lundquist passed away peacefully in the early morning of October 23, 2021, with family present. Funeral services and military burial will be held December 8, 2021, 2:00 PM, at Fort Snelling in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with immediate family. Condolences may be sent to the attention of Nissa Lundquist 3352 100th Street, Estherville, Iowa 51334. Arrangements and cremation will be handled by Crescent Tide Cremation Services in St Paul, Minnesota.

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Joseph Elmer Meyer

Joseph Elmer Meyer

Joseph Elmer Meyer, 91, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Family and friends are invited to graveside services Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 10:00 am, at Calvary Cemetery, in Milford. There will be a reception following at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Milford, in the parish hall. 

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C.W. Scott

C.W. Scott

C.W. Scott, best known as “Scotty” or Bill, was born to Clarence and Gertrude (Fisher) Scott in Rolfe, Iowa, on October 6, 1939. He passed away in Rochester, Minnesota, at the exact age of 82 on October 6, 2021. 

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Deanna Rae Orwig

Deanna Rae Orwig

Deanna Rae Orwig, the daughter of Harold and Darlene (Wothuis) Herrin was born on November 16, 1948, in Spencer, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in the Milford and Spencer, Iowa, areas where she attended school and graduated from Milford High School in 1967.

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Gordon Donald “Gordy” Fischer

Gordon Donald “Gordy” Fischer

Gordon Donald “Gordy” Fischer, one of three sons born to Art L. and Lucile H. (Clausen) Fischer, entered the world on October 3, 1942, in the family farmhouse south of Lake Park, IA. He grew up as most rural kids do – going to school, helping his Dad around the farm and playing when he could. He received his education at Sioux Valley, MN, graduating from Sioux Valley High School with the class of 1960.

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David Ralph Smith

David Ralph Smith

David Ralph Smith, 70, of Milford, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, September 30th.

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Mark Elon Donkersloot “Maven”

Mark Elon Donkersloot “Maven”

Mark Elon Donkersloot “Maven”, the fourth of five children born to Ed and Alma (Rons) Donkersloot, entered the world on July 14, 1957, in Sheldon, Iowa.

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Terry Owen Menefee

Terry Owen Menefee

erry Owen Menefee of Casa Grande, Arizona, passed away on August 17, 2021. He was surrounded by family and passed peacefully. He was 79 years old.

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Bette Jo Miller

Bette Jo Miller

Bette Jo Miller, 95, of Spirit Lake, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake.

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JoAnn Hamm

JoAnn Hamm

A visitation for JoAnn Hamm, age 93, of Arnolds Park, was held Wednesday, September 8, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford. A private family burial was held at Riverside Cemetery in Spencer.

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Barb Hanson

Barb Hanson

Funeral services for Barb Hanson, age 86, of Spirit Lake, were held on Friday, August 20, 2021, at the Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Interment was in the Lakeview Cemetery in Spirit Lake.

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Eloise Goodell

Eloise Goodell

Funeral services for Eloise Goodell, age 92, of Sibley,formerly of Lake Park,were held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at the United Methodist Church in Lake Park

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David “Bud” McClure

David “Bud” McClure

Memorial services for David “Bud” McClure, age 89, of Lake Park, were held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Park. Burial was in the Silver Lake Cemetery in Lake Park.

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Marilee Blair

Marilee Blair

Marilee Blair, precious daughter of John and Nancy Blair from Lake Park, Iowa, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend, went to heaven on July 31, 2021.

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Janis W. Madland Grant

Janis W. Madland Grant

Janis W. Madland Grant, age 76, of Okoboji, Iowa, passed away July 25, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

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Bob Bruett

Bob Bruett

A memorial service for Bob Bruett, age 98, of Spirit Lake, was held Monday, July 26, 2021, at United Methodist Church in Spirit Lake. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery in Spirit Lake.

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Pearl Droll Trebbien

Pearl Droll Trebbien

Pearl Droll Trebbien, age 95 of Milford, passed away on July 22, 2021, at Keelson Harbour Memory Care in Spirit Lake, Iowa.

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Jim “Benji” Bockman

Jim “Benji” Bockman

A Celebration Gathering for Jim “Benji” Bockman, age 68, of Milford, will be held at the Outback Lounge, from 4:00-6:00pm, on Saturday, July 31, 2021.

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Michael James “Mike” Baiotto

Michael James “Mike” Baiotto

Michael James “Mike” Baiotto, 76, husband of Jacquelyn Ann (Wiand) Lea Baiotto, of Staunton, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, at his residence.

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Sue Shupe

Sue Shupe

A Come and Go Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2021, for Sue Shupe, 60, of Spirit Lake, from 2:00-6:00pm, at Gull Point State Park.

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Donald Carl Schroeder

Donald Carl Schroeder

The family of Donald Carl Schroeder invite family and friends to a celebration of life on July 10, 2021. It will be held at Eastside Cemetery located on N. 13th Street in Estherville, Iowa at 4:00.

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“Sally” Mary Ann Nitchals

“Sally” Mary Ann Nitchals

Visitation for “Sally” Mary Ann Nitchals will be held at Henry Olson Funeral Chapel – Estherville on Saturday, July 10, 2021, 10:00 to 11:00am.

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Jerry Danbom

Jerry Danbom

A graveside service will be held for Jerry Danbom at the Milford Cemetery on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 12:00pm, with Pastor Perry Aalgaard officiating.

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Linda Jean Skelton Hinshaw

Linda Jean Skelton Hinshaw

Linda Jean Skelton Hinshaw was born on July 4, 1952, in Spencer, Iowa. to Russell and Arlene (Gibford) Skelton. She was raised along with her six siblings near Webb, Iowa, and was a graduate of South Clay High School also in Webb

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Klaus J. Rasmussen

Klaus J. Rasmussen

Klaus J. Rasmussen, 80, passed peacefully on June 26, 2021, in Spirit Lake, Iowa surrounded by family

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Shirley Ann “Peache” Derscheid

Shirley Ann “Peache” Derscheid

A funeral service for Shirley Sunner, 89, of Milford, was held Friday, June 25, 2021, at First Lutheran Church, in West Okoboji, Iowa. Shirley passed away at her home on Monday, June 21, 2021.

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