OBITUARIES
Ruth Ann Kelly
Ruth Ann Kelly, 76, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, died on April 5, 2025, at Accura HealthCare of Spirit Lake.
Ione Shirley (Tonderum) Johnson
Ione Shirley (Tonderum) Johnson, the daughter of Margen and Isabella (Clemitson) Tonderum, was born December 30, 1931, at home in Ruthven, Iowa.
Darwin Van Maasdam
Darwin Van Maasdam, age 74, of Ocheyedan, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Sharon Rose “Kinniston” Caskey
Sharon Rose “Kinniston” Caskey, 85, peacefully passed away at home on Monday, March 31, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.
Donald “Don” Rodawig, III
Donald “Don” Rodawig, III, 75, of Okoboji, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake.
Shirley Louise Carlson
Shirley Louise Carlson, 90, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 25, 2025, at Sunrise Retirement Community in Sioux City.
Shirley Louise Carlson
Shirley Louise Carlson, 90, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 25, 2025, at Sunrise Retirement Community in Sioux City.
Charles D. Wingert (Chuck)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles D. Wingert (Chuck), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Jordan Bullock
A private family service was held for Jordan Bullock, age 46, of West Okoboji.
John Charles Beekman
A Celebration of Life for John Beekman will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 1:00-4:00 p.m., at the Fillenwarth Beach Lobby.
Jean Freed
Jean Freed, 90, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Careage Hills Nursing Home in Cherokee, Iowa.
Mary Gretchen Halquist Krieger
A memorial service for Mary Krieger, age 92, of Dickens was held on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Terril.
Mavis Mohr
A visitation for Mavis Mohr, age 91, of Milford was held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the
Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford.
Wally Jorgensen
A funeral service for Wally Jorgensen, age 88, of Spirit Lake, will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake.
Gladys Darlene Zweifel
Gladys Darlene Zweifel passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Diane K. Brown
Diane K. Brown, age 87, of Spirit Lake, formerly of Lake City, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Keelson Harbour in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Janice Ruth Mills
Janice Ruth Mills, 85, of Owensboro, Kentucky, transitioned from her earthly dwelling to her heavenly home on Friday, March 7, 2025, at her home.
Griffin Lawrence Champine
A memorial service for Griffin Champine, age 59, of Ocheyedan, Iowa, will be held at 4:00pm, Friday, March 7, 2025, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford.
Joyce Prior
A funeral service for Joyce Prior, age 76, of Wahpeton, was held Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Interment was at Lakeview Gardens Cemetery in Okoboji.
Charles W. Wetzeler
A memorial service for Charles W. Wetzeler, age 97, of Spirit Lake, will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025
Jason Fletcher Moore
Jason Fletcher Moore was born on January 13, 1972, to William and Linda Moore in Dubuque, Iowa.
Ronald “Ron” Brockmeyer
Ronald “Ron” Brockmeyer, 88, of Marshalltown, formerly of Lost Island Lake, Ruthven, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Bickford Cottage in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Ann Gaylyn Bindner
A memorial service for Ann Bindner, age 83, of Spirit Lake and formerly of Paullina, was held Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford. Interment was at Prairie View Cemetery in Paullina.
Clarence Albertus Bosch
A service for Clarence Bosch of Spirit Lake will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 2:00pm, at Kingdom Hall in Spirit Lake.
Jason Michael Kelly
Jason Michael Kelly, age 55, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, passed away on February 20, 2025
Kent Wayne Kastrup
A memorial service for Kent Kastrup, age 77, of Spirit Lake, was held Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Arnolds Park.
Jane Sutton Harrison
Jane Sutton Harrison was born and raised in Storm Lake, Iowa,
Becky Lynn Berg
A memorial service for Becky Berg, age 76, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, was held Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Harbor of Joy Lutheran Church in Milford.
Virginia J. Wiese
Virginia J. Wiese, age 76, of rural Round Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Apache Junction, Arizona.
Virginia Jean Wiese
Virginia Jean Wiese, age 76, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, at Apache Junction Healthcare in Apache Junction, Arizona.
Polly Connors
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Polly Connors, who left us peacefully on February 12, 2025.
Jeffrey Dean Larson
A visitation for Jeff Larson, age 64, of Milford will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025, beginning at 10:00 AM, followed by a memorial service at 1:00 PM, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake.