OBITUARIES
Mrs. Judith “Judy” Solsma
Mrs. Judith “Judy” Solsma, age 82, of Hospers, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Vista Prairie at Fieldcrest in Sheldon.
Patricia Eunice Forbes
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
Michele Lynn “Mikki” Chew was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on June 27, 1972, to Tim and Nancy (Hansen) Chew.
Valoris “Junior” Johnson
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
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
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.
Dolores Marie Schmidt
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
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
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.
George Morris
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.
Arlo Wayne Newman
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
V. Kent Green passed away peacefully August 3rd, after a short illness.
Mary Jo Carnine
Mary Jo Carnine, 87, of Cherokee, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Accura Healthcare in Cherokee, Iowa.
Merle Johnston
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.
Norma Jean LaLone Clark
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
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
Jeffrey Alan Michelson, 63, of Superior, Iowa, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.
Ray Harley Cranston
Ray Harley Cranston, the son of Harley and Gladys (Flint) Cranston, was born on January 19, 1933.
Larry Eugene Laursen
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
Edward Dean Hummel, age 89, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, passed away on July 19, 2024, at Ruthven Care Center in Ruthven, Iowa.
Mary Jo Coffey
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.
Mark Eugene Tremmel
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.
Dennis Stahly
A funeral service for Dennis Stahly, age 64, of Round Lake, Minnesota, will be held Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Concordia Lutheran Church in Lake Park, Iowa.
Evelyn R. Lucken
Evelyn R. Lucken passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
Marilyn Claussen
A funeral service for Marilyn Claussen, age 88, of Spirit Lake, will be Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 10:30am, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake.
Jerry Hesebeck
Jerry Hesebeck, age 82, of Lake Park, Iowa, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Aspire of Lake Park Care Center in Lake Park.
Dennis Dale McMillan
A memorial service for Dennis McMillan, 75, of Milford, was held Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji.
James Roy Taylor
James Roy Taylor born on July 15, 1988, in Garfield Heights, Ohio.
Bonnie J. Peekenschneider
Bonnie J. Peekenschneider, age 70, of Ida Grove, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa.
Elaine Morphew
A funeral service for Elaine Morphew, 96, of Lake Park, was held Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Lake Park Methodist Church. Burial was at Silver Lake Cemetery.
Dave Determan
A Mass of Christian Burial for Dave Determan, age 69, of Milford, was held Saturday, June 29, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford.
Luella Potratz
A Mass of Christian Burial for Luella Potratz, age 87, was held Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spirit Lake. Burial was at St. Margaret Cemetery.