OBITUARIES
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.
Cliff Hinderman
Memorial services for Señor Cliff Hinderman, age 80 of Spirit Lake, were held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the Sami Center in Spirit Lake.
Marcia Elisabeth Osgerby
Marcia Elisabeth Osgerby, 72, of Spirit Lake, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at her home,surrounded by her family.
Warren Truman
Warren Truman, 75, of Spirit Lake passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake.
Duane S. Hansen
Duane Stanley Hansen, son of Elmore and Clara (Schmidt) Hansen, was born November 9, 1929, in Spencer, Iowa.
Lowell Tifft
Graveside services for Lowell Tifft, age 88, of Spirit Lake were held on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in the Lakeview Gardens Cemetery in Okoboji.
Connie McKinney
Connie McKinney, 78, of Van Buren, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at home. He was a self-employed food trailer owner and of the Methodist faith.
Lois “Loiy” Faye Ihnen
Memorial services for Lois ‘Loiy’ Faye Ihnen were held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 10:30am, at the First Lutheran Church in Milford, Iowa. Arrangements by Warner Funeral Home – Spencer, Iowa
Kenneth (Doc) Eugene Manwarren
A Celebration Of Life Memorial Service will be held for Kenneth (Doc) Eugene Manwarren at 11:00am, Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the Manwarren Garage Car Showroom: 16445 255th Avenue Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Margo Louise Greiner,
Margo Louise Greiner, 78, of Wahpeton, formerly of Lisbon, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Mary Rodawig Dunleavy
Many of us have been blessed by the care and love given by Mary Rodawig Dunleavy who passed away on May 8th, 2021. Six months ago, Mary was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Enie Booton
A memorial service for Enie Booton, of Arnolds Park, was held Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Good News Community Church in Okoboji. Interment was at Lakeview Gardens Cemetery in Okoboji.
Nelda Mae Broocks
Nelda Mae Broocks, 85, of Spirit Lake, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake.
Douglas Mark Gruhlke
Douglas Mark Gruhlke, the son of Marlin and Lola (Stinar) Gruhlke, was born on May 26, 1954, in Jackson, Minnesota.
Douglas Mark Gruhlke
Douglas Mark Gruhlke, the son of Marlin and Lola (Stinar) Gruhlke, was born on May 26, 1954, in Jackson, Minnesota. As a child, Doug was baptized and confirmed at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, and attended Jackson County Country School, later graduating from Jackson High School in 1972.
Steven Craig Cook
Steven Craig Cook, son of Jack J. and Flora June Cook, was born on June 15, 1953, in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Steve graduated from Emmetsburg High School in 1971.
Jackie Carol Hein (Boetel)
Jackie Carol Hein (Boetel) was born July 7, 1947, in Hartley, IA to Aldolph and Imogene (Rost) Boetel. She died April 17, 2021, at the age of 73.
Emersen Omega Karl
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Emersen. Emersen Omega Karl passed away, at age 5, surrounded by his family, on April 19, 2021, after a 14 month battle with liver cancer.
Philip E. Partello
Philip E. Partello, 80, of Arnolds Park, passed away from complications from a heart attack at the Avera McKennan Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Burthel ‘Keith’ Dannatt
Burthel ‘Keith’ Dannatt was born on October 12, 1946, in Dickinson County, Iowa, to Burthel ‘Ernest’ Dannatt and Greta Knudtson Dannatt. He was proud to say he was born and raised in Milford, Iowa.
Terry Bockman
A funeral service for Terry Bockman,of Milford, was held Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake. Interment was at Silver Lake Cemetery in Lake Park.
Beatrice “Bea” Ann (Wills) Currier
Beatrice “Bea” Ann (Wills) Currier, 80, of Spirit Lake, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake.
Ruth Ellen (Glenn) Soukup
Ruth Ellen (Glenn) Soukup, daughter of Robert and Mabel (Schultz) Glenn, was born on Thursday, October 31, 1927, in Jackson County Minnesota.
Roger Alan Nerhus
Roger Alan Nerhus was born on February 6, 1950, in Windom, MN to Donald and Opal (Petersen) Nerhus. Roger attended elementary school in Windom and went to Storden High School, graduating with the class of 1968.
Marianne Baumgartner Werling
Marianne Baumgartner Werling, Daughter of John and Anna {Elmer} Baumgartner, was born March 4, 1930, in Renwick, Iowa. She attended Vernon Country School near Renwick, graduating in 1948. She was also a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church in Renwick.
Connie Morisch
Connie Morisch, 78, of Sauk Centre (formerly of Long Prairie),passed away peacefully Monday, March 29, 2021,at Getty Street Assisted Living in Sauk Centre. Committal service will be held at 2:15 pm, Monday, April 5, 2021,at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Long Prairie.
Patricia “Pat” Ann Jepsen
Patricia “Pat” Ann Jepsen, 74, of Spirit Lake, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake.
Phillip T. Severtson
Phillip T. Severtson, beloved father and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2021, at the age of 73. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Memorial Services of Iowa in Ankeny.
Lavone Eckard Pittler,
Lavone Eckard Pittler, age 64, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021.
Lawrence Chester Miller
Lawrence Chester Miller, the son of Edward Lawrence Christian and Rosetta (Cain) Miller was born June 28, 1933, in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
John Mather Hinn
John Mather Hinn, beloved husband, father and generous businessman, died on February 26, 2021 after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. John’s passion for life was evident from the very beginning of his life. The son of Robert “Maurice” and Irma Lucille Hinn, John was born in his family’s home in Laurens on September 13, 1942. With the love and patience of his mother and aunt Larie Wells, he was deemed healthy after just a few months. He is survived by his sister Marney Hinn Norman.
Linda Gano
A visitation for Linda Gano, age 72, of Montgomery, was held Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. A private family burial will be held at a later date.