Obituaries

Oct. 5, 1937 — June 23, 2020 A funeral service for Ruth De Jong, 82, of Spirit Lake, was held Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake. Burial was at the Worthington Cemetery in Worthington, Minnesota. Memorials in Ruth's honor may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project, Doctors without Borders or Smile Train...

July 4, 1950 — June 24, 2020 A funeral service for Dale L. Jurgensen, 69, of Lake Park will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Lake Park. Interment will be at Silver Lake Cemetery in Lake Park. Dale Lester Jurgensen passed away on June 24, 2020, at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Dale was born on July 4, 1950 in Worthington, Minnesota, the son of the late Mansel and Irene (Buethien) Jurgensen. ...

Aug. 11, 1953 — June 21, 2020 Brenda Mello, age 66, of Terril passed away June 21, 2020, at Accura Healthcare in Spirit Lake. There will be no formal services at this time. Brenda Gail Mello, the daughter of Robert and Patsy (Pepper) Lively was born Aug. 11, 1953, in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was united in marriage to Timothy Mello on Dec. 19, 1988, in Las Vegas. They lived in various places while Tim served in the Air Force and eventually moved to the Milford and Terril area in 2008...

Dec. 19, 1936 — June 22, 2020 A graveside services for Beverly Woodworth, 83, of Madrid and formerly of Milford and Albert City was held Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Union Cemetery in Harris. Beverly Rae Holst was born Dec. 19, 1936, in Harris to Emil and Lorraine (Russ) Holst. ...

July 1, 1931 — June 25, 2020 A Celebration of Life Graveside Service for Betty Lou Baish, age 88, of Milford and formerly of Lake Park was held Monday, June 29, 2020, at Harrison Township Cemetery in May City. Betty Lou Baish was born July 1, 1931, to William and Alice (Berends) Vetter on the Vetter family farm near Lake Park that was settled by her grandfather, George Vetter, in 1888...

Jan. 22, 1937 — June 15, 2020 A memorial service for Gloria Lamb, 83, of Milford, was held on the north side of the First Lutheran Church drive in worship location in West Okoboji, on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Memorials may be directed to: 1305 Jeppeson Road #211, Milford, IA 51351...

March 6, 1938 — June 14, 2020 A private family graveside service was held for Frederick "Fritz" Hansmann, 82, of Lake Park, Iowa, at Evergreen Cemetery in George. Frederick (Fritz) Hansmann, 82, of Lake Park, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls due to complications of the COVID-19 virus...

Sept. 29, 1948 — June 16, 2020 Art Jones, 71, of Spirit Lake passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake. A visitation for Art was held Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Gull Point Lodge in Gull Point State Park located at 1500 Harpen St., Milford, IA 51351. ...

June 23, 1929 — June 7, 2020 A private family service was held for Phyllis Lago, age 90, of Spirit Lake. Memorials may be sent to the family at 921 27th Street, Spirit Lake, IA 51360. Phyllis Ann Lago, the daughter of Bertha (Walker) and Herbert Fronk, was born June 23, 1929 in Lake Park. After she graduated from Spirit Lake High School in 1948, she attended Iowa State Teachers College...

April 18, 1962 — June 8, 2020 Services will be held at a later date for Michael Behrends, age 58, of Terril. Michael Sherman Behrends, the son of Jacquetta Kae (Kline) and Roger Sherman Behrends, was born April 18, 1962. Michael began working as a wildcat on oil rigs in Gillette, Wyoming, when he was in his teens and continued this for over 10 years. He was married to Marti Vaughn in Gillette, Wyoming and was later divorced...

March 18, 1924 — June 8, 2020 Marjorie "Marge" Perkins, 96, of Spirit Lake passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Accura Healthcare of Milford. A private family graveside service will be held in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Estherville. There will be a video service released at a later date by the First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji. Arrangements are under the direction of the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be sent to spiritlakefuneralhome.com...

March 4, 1934 — June 8, 2020 Jane H. Guritz, 86, of Spirit Lake passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020, at Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake. Private family funeral services will be held at the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Burial will be held in the Lakeland Memory Gardens in Spirit Lake. Arrangements are under the direction of the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be sent to spiritlakefuneralhome.com...

Oct. 21, 1958 — June 11, 2020 A remembrance gathering for Donald Hudson of Milford will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Buchanan Park in Milford. Donald was born in Manhattan, Kansas, on Oct. 21, 1958, to Forrest and Wilma (Bammus) Hudson. ...

July 13, 1958 — June 7, 2020 A funeral service for Dawn Ogle Carkhuff, age 61, of Spirit Lake, was held Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Dawn Marie Ogle Carkhuff, the daughter of Alvin and Betty (Von Holt) Ogle, was born on July 13, 1958, in Spirit Lake. ...

March 29, 1947 — June 3, 2020 A private family service for Rondog Sweeten, age 73, of Milford was held Monday, June 8, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Internment was at Calvary Cemetery. Ron was born March 29, 1947, in Oakland to Glenn and Bonnie (Moser) Sweeten. He attended school through the ninth grade in Modesto, California, and grades 10-12 in Rogers, Arkansas...

Jan. 16, 1949 — May 28, 2020 Roger Hagedorn, 71, of Spirit Lake passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at his residence in Spirit Lake. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a drive by visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at the family residence at 960 28th St. ...

May 23, 1929 — May 24, 2020 Robert Dean Stahly was born May 23, 1929, in Allison Township in Osceola County to Ralph and Omo (Henning) Stahly. He attended Allison #8 Country School and later graduated from Harris High School in 1948. He began farming and then served in the Army, including time in Korea...

Dec. 10, 1979 — April 28, 2020 A private service for Lori Hott, age 40, of Milford was held at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery. A memorial fund honoring Lori has been established for her children at Farmers Savings Bank, 2121 Okoboji Ave., Milford, Iowa 51351...

April 30, 1951 — May 18, 2020 James (Jim) Grems, the son of Lester and Hazel E. (DeWall) Grems, was born April 30, 1951, in Estherville and passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020, at his home in Springdale, Arkansas, at the age of 69. Jim received his education in the Estherville Schools, graduating in 1969, and continued his education at Western Tech College in Colorado...

April 17, 1975 — May 24, 2020 A funeral service for Chad Simington, age 45, of Milford, was held Friday, May 29, 2020, at Downtown Church in Milford. Burial was at the Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Chad will be given to local and international missions...

Oct. 3, 1925 — May 16, 2020 Betty Jean Graff, daughter of Ralph and Anna Richards, died on May 16, 2020, at the age of 94.  Betty attended Spirit Lake High School, and received a bachelor's degree in textiles and clothing from Iowa State University...

April 29, 1932 — May 29, 2020 Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Warner Chapel of Spencer for Bonnie Schoelerman of Spencer. The Rev. Lynn Dau is officiating. Interment is at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Bonnie Lee Schoelerman (Pfitzenmaier) daughter of Art and Loena (Powell) Pfitzenmaier, was born at home April 29, 1932, in Primghar. ...

Aug. 14, 1924 — May 19, 2020 Warren "Van" Vanden Brink, of Sheldon, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley. He was 95 years old. Warren, the son of Art and Ella (Jantzen) Vanden Brink, was born on Aug. 14, 1924, in Hull and attended school in Boyden. He graduated from Boyden High School and went on to attend Mankato Business College in Mankato, Minnesota...

Sept. 3 1919 — May 22, 2020 A funeral service for Sylva Wallace, age 100 of Milford, was held Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford. Burial was at Milford Cemetery. Sylva Ellene Wallace, daughter of Lillian (Clark) and Martin (Bill) Wallace, was born on Sept. ...

July 10, 1934 — May 17, 2020 Max E. Wells, 85 of Hereford, Texas passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020, in Hereford. Funeral Service will be Thursday, May 21, 2020 for immediate family only, at 2 p.m. at Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. ...

May 31, 1942 — May 13, 2020 Linda Lee Flewelling, 77, of Spirit Lake and formerly of rural Cherokee passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at her home in rural Spirit Lake after courageously battling a long illness. Private graveside services will be held at the Pilot Township Cemetery, rural Cherokee. Pastor Dave Simonsen will officiate. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee. Online condolences may be left at boothbyfuneral.com...

Nov. 9, 1923 — May 20, 2020 A private family service was held for Henry Hanby, age 96, of Spirit Lake. Burial was at Lakeview Gardens Cemetery. Wellington Henry Hanby, the son of W. Howard and Elva (Blew) Hanby was born Nov. 9, 1923, in Estherville. Henry lived on a small farm east of Spirit Lake and graduated from Spirit Lake High School...

Dec. 21, 1929 — May 17, 2020 A funeral service for Eunice Finnern of Spirit Lake, was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Burial was at Sioux Valley Township Cemetery. Eunice Maxine Finnern was born Dec. ...

Nov. 18, 1928 — May 20, 2020 Annette Fairchild, 91, of Spirit Lake passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at her home in Spirit Lake. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Burial will be held on the Lakeview Gardens Cemetery on Spirit Lake. Arrangements are under the direction of the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be sent to www.spiritlakefuneralhome.com...

June 18, 1933 — May 5, 2020 Roxie Stephens, age 86, passed away May 5, 2020, at a Mason City hospital. She was born June 18, 1933, to Harry and May Webb. Roxie is survived by three children, Sue Tatman, Mathew Bourgoyne and Judy Laue; grandchildren Mike Tatman, Bret Tatman, Michelle Laue, Jeff (Amanda) Laue, Tommy (Nicole) Booth, Angie (Joe) Coleman and Melissa (Dan) Abbot; great-grandchildren Ethan, Chloe, Tristen, Marie, Lucian, Kashus, Kruz, Destiny, Blake and Lacey as well a special nephew, Ralph Webb who visited as much as he could.. ...

Jan. 16, 1938 — May 13, 2020 Larry LeRoy Bush, the son of LeRoy and Sylvia (Schroeder) Bush, was born in Spirit Lake on Jan. 16, 1938. After graduating from Spirit Lake High School in 1955, Larry enlisted in the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1959 and returned to Dickinson County, where he started farming southeast of Lake Park, which was his true passion...

Jan. 10, 1932 - May 7, 2020 A private family burial for Shirley Boles, 88, of Milford was held at Silver Lake Cemetery in Lake Park.   Shirley Mae Boles, the daughter of Ida (Wilson) and Glen Eckard, was born Jan. 10, 1932, in Milford. She graduated from Okoboji Consolidated High School...

Dec. 2, 1948 — May 5, 2020 Sharon Ann Arms, 71, of Okoboji passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2020, at her home. A Private Family Mass of Christian Burial for Sharon will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Burial will take place in the Calvary Cemetery in Milford. Arrangements are under the direction of the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be sent to spiritlakefuneralhome.com...

April 19, 1939 — May 2, 2020 Rodney Henry Harms, son of Henry and Lillian (Saupe) Harms, was born on the farm near Archer on April 19, 1939. He was the youngest of three children, with older sisters: Bonnie and Shirley. He received his early education at Archer School and then went on to college at Iowa State University in Ames and Morningside College in Sioux City, majoring in business. ...

Sept. 12, 1937 — May 9, 2020 Lois Krayenhagen, 82, of Spirit Lake passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Accura Healthcare in Spirit Lake. A private family funeral service for Lois will be held at the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Burial will be held in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek. Arrangements are under the direction of the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be sent to spiritlakefuneralhome.com...

May 19, 1942 — May 6, 2020 A private family graveside at the South Walnut Cemetery in Graettinger was held for Donna Bjorklund, age 77, of Milford. Donna Marie Simington Bjorklund was born May 19, 1942, on the family farm by Ruthven. Donna was the youngest of her family. After Donna graduated from Ruthven in 1960, she attended business school in Minneapolis...

Nov. 3 1945 - May 7, 2020 Diane Joyce Hrubes, age 74, passed away at her home in Windsor, Colorado. She had given cancer a great fight but was called to her home with our God and Savior on the morning of May 7, 2020. She was born on Nov. 3, 1945, in Garner to her loving parents John and Margaret (Pavelka) Hrubes. ...

Aug. 13, 1954 — May 5, 2020 Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, private family services for Daniel Jay Merten, 65, of Spencer, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2020. Rev. Tim Hogan will officiate the service. The services will be livestreamed on Warner Funeral Home Facebook page...