OBITUARIES

Mr. Johnnie “John” Solsma, age 85, of Hospers, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Prairie View Home in Sanborn.

A shining example of his mid-west upbringing, Larry developed a dogged work ethic and an equally strong drive to get out and make his place in the world.

Douglas Wayne Nielsen, the son of Lloyd and Marilyn (Backstrom) Nielsen was born June 11, 1970, in Spencer, IA.

Jolene Henely Longmore died Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Accura HealthCare in Spirit Lake, Iowa, with her family by her side.

Jennifer Jean (Schaefer) Helle was born to Gene and Reta Schaefer on November 1, 1956, in Storm Lake, Iowa, and graduated from Arnolds Park High School before marrying and having 2 children.

Vaughn Stanley Coleman, 73, of Milford, Iowa, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 1st, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

A visitation for Evonne Duhn, 94, of Spirit Lake, was held Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake.

Nancy “Nan” Woods, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on September 1, 2024, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, Minnesota. She was 84 years old.

Marian Stevenson, age 86, of Clive, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, with her daughters by her side.

Robin Ray Kolpin, 68, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, passed away on August 28, 2024.

Mrs. Judith “Judy” Solsma, age 82, of Hospers, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Vista Prairie at Fieldcrest in Sheldon.

A funeral service for Patricia Eunice Forbes, age 78, of Lake Park, Iowa, was held Saturday, August 24, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church in Lake Park. Interment was at Union Cemetery in Harris.

Michele Lynn “Mikki” Chew was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on June 27, 1972, to Tim and Nancy (Hansen) Chew.

A Memorial Service for Valoris “Junior” Johnson, age 90, of Spirit Lake, will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 11:00am,at Seventh Day Adventist Church in Spencer. Visitation will take place on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 5:00-7:00pm, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake.

Stanley Jon Miller, a beloved member of the Spirit Lake, IA community and dedicated servant to his country and fellow citizens, passed away at his residence on August 15, 2024, at the age of 88.

Marty Wallace, age 76, of Sibley, Iowa, passed away on August 15th, 2024, at Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with his family by his side.

Memorial services for Dolores Marie Schmidt will be held at 10:30am, Friday, August 30, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer, Iowa.

Elaine Victoria (Rosendahl) Greer, 69, of Spirit Lake, passed away peacefully August 15th, 2024, at Accura Healthcare of Milford, in the presence of her family.

Elizabeth Graham, 92, passed away peacefully August 13, 2024. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the United Methodist Church, 102 South 8th Street, Estherville, Iowa.

A memorial service for George Morris, 91, of Okoboji, will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, August 31, 2024, at First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am until service time at the church.

A funeral service for Arlo Newman, 96, of Milford, Iowa, was held Saturday, August 10, 2024, at First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji.

V. Kent Green passed away peacefully August 3rd, after a short illness.

Mary Jo Carnine, 87, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa.

Celebration of Life Gathering for Merle Johnston, age 92, of Arnolds Park, will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 2:00-5:00pm, at The Hutt Bar & Grill in Arnolds Park.

Funeral Service for Norma Clark, age 94, of Lakefield, was held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Lakefield.

Susanne Marie Bicknese, 74, of Spencer, Iowa, passed away at home on August 3, 2024, after battling a lengthy illness. Many knew her as Chef “Susanne”.

Jeffrey Alan Michelson, 63, of Superior, Iowa, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.

Ray Harley Cranston, the son of Harley and Gladys (Flint) Cranston, was born on January 19, 1933.

Larry Eugene Laursen, 88, a beloved father and husband, passed peacefully Saturday, July 20, 2024,with his loving wife of 70 years by his side and surrounded by their children.

Edward Dean Hummel, age 89, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, passed away on July 19, 2024, at Ruthven Care Center in Ruthven, Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Jo Coffey, age 86, will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mark Tremmel, age 66, of Spirit Lake,will be held at 10:30, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spirit Lake.