OBITUARIES
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.
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.
David Ralph Smith
David Ralph Smith, 70, of Milford, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, September 30th.
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.
Bob “Boodie” Koenen
Boodie was born on June 29, 1954, to Walter and Rosemary Walton Koenen of Spencer, Iowa.
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.
Bette Jo Miller
Bette Jo Miller, 95, of Spirit Lake, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake.
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.
Leona Mae Wyllie Moyer Winslow
eona Mae Wyllie Moyer Winslow, 96, of Milford, Iowa, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Accura Health Care in Milford, Iowa.
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.
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
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.
Cheryl “Gidget” Colleen Halbur
Cheryl “Gidget” Colleen Halbur, the daughter of Elmer and Vera (Gillett) Henningsen, was born April 6, 1948, in Estherville, Iowa.
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.
Janis W. Madland Grant
Janis W. Madland Grant, age 76, of Okoboji, Iowa, passed away July 25, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
David Pernick
David Pernick, age 64, of Bemidji, Minnesota, passed away in his home.
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
Keith Merlyn Oostenbrug
Keith Merlyn Oostenbrug of Spirit Lake, Iowa, died June 27, 2021, at age 85
Klaus J. Rasmussen
Klaus J. Rasmussen, 80, passed peacefully on June 26, 2021, in Spirit Lake, Iowa surrounded by family
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.