Obituaries

June 22, 1931 — Jan. 9, 2020 A funeral service for Richard "Dick" Maranell, age 88, of Milford was held Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in Milford. Richard "Dick" Jesse Maranell, the son of Lois Mildred (Lorensen) and Jesse Franklin Maranell, was born June 22, 1931, in Round Lake, Minnesota. The family lived in Montgomery for a short time and then moved to Milford where he graduated from Milford High School...

April 17, 1940 — Jan. 5, 2020 A funeral service for Eleanor Wienke, age 79, of Spirit Lake, was held Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Interment was at Rush Lake Cemetery, near Curlew. Eleanor Jean Wienke, the daughter of Doris (Drown) and Maurice Trow, was born April 17, 1940 in Emmetsburg. After high school graduation, she received her bachelor's degree from Drake University...

March 2, 1928 — Dec. 30, 2019 A funeral service for Wayne Krieger, 91, of Dickens, was held Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Terril. Burial was at a later date at Fairview Cemetery in Terril. Wayne Ivan Krieger, was born the third of six children on March 2, 1928, to Claude and Herma (Leighter) Krieger at home in Milford Township...

Sept. 28, 1967 — Dec. 30, 2019 A funeral service for Todd Dykstra, age 52, of Spirit Lake, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at First Presbyterian Church...

Nov. 7, 1930 — Dec. 30, 2019 A funeral service for Shirley Nelson, 89, of Lake Park and formerly of Spirit Lake, was held Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Burial was at Lakeview Gardens in Spirit Lake. Shirley (Culbertson) (Haagenson) Nelson, daughter of Merle and Edna (Meyer) Culbertson, was born Nov. ...

Oct. 13, 1942 — Jan. 3, 2020 A funeral service for Sherry Ahrenstorff, age 77, of Lake Park, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the United Methodist Church in Lake Park.  Internment will be at Silver Lake Cemetery. Cheryl "Sherry" Dee Ahrenstorff, the daughter of Eldean Leora (Rogholt) and George William Pirlet, was born Oct. ...

July 17, 1929 — Jan. 3, 2020 A funeral service for Betty Lou Willison of Milford was held Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at Faith Community Church in Milford. Burial was at Milford Cemetery. Betty Lou Wallace was born July 17, 1929, on the farm near Milford to Cecil and Mary (Moritz) Wallace. ...

July 9, 1931 — Jan. 2, 2020 A funeral service for Ardyce Scheppmann, 88, of Spirit Lake, was held Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, at First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji.  Burial was at Our Redeemer Lutheran Cemetery in Lakefield, Minnesota. Ardyce LaVonne Scheppmann passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on Jan. ...

Jan. 9, 1961 — Dec. 27, 2019 A funeral service for Thomas Kyle, 58, of Lake Park, was held Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at the United Methodist Church in Lake Park. Interment was Silver Lake Cemetery in Lake Park. Thomas Nelson Kyle was born Jan. 9, 1961, in Rock Rapids to Loran and Margaret (Harries) Kyle. He passed away on Dec. 27, 2019 at Sibley Specialty Care in Sibley...

Sept. 7, 1924 — Dec. 26, 2019 A funeral service for Kathryn Hansen, age 95, mother of Nancy, Gary and Kenneth, was held Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at Harbor of Joy Lutheran Church in Milford. Burial was at Milford Cemetery. Kathryn Marie Hansen was born Sept. ...

Dec. 26, 1918 — Dec. 23, 2019 A funeral service for Deloras Gilmore, age 100, of Estherville, and formerly of Spirit Lake was held Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Burial was at Memory Gardens in Spirit Lake. Deloras Gilmore was born to John and Maude (Taylor) Baker on Dec. 26, 1918, in rural Spirit Lake. After graduating from Spirit Lake High School in 1937, she worked at the Jersey Dell Tea Room, Blair's Grocery and Northwestern Bell Telephone Company...

Feb. 26, 1926 — Dec. 20, 2019 A funeral service for Viola Nordblad, age 93, of West Okoboji, was held Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji. Burial was at Milford Cemetery. Viola Marie Nordblad was born Feb. 26, 1926, to Lars and Sophie Krogh near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She was baptized and confirmed in the Ringsted Lutheran Church...

April 9, 1997 — Dec. 14, 2019 A funeral service for Blake Mart, age 22, of Spirit Lake, was held Thursday, Dec. 19, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Spirit Lake.  Burial was at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Estherville. Memorials in honor of Blake may be given to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or the Lakes Regional Healthcare Foundation Diabetes Fund...

Aug. 20, 1960 — Dec. 11, 2019 A funeral service for Diane Kollasch, age 59, of Spirit Lake was held Monday, Dec. 16, at United Methodist Church in Spirit Lake. A memorial fund has been established for Diane's favorite charities. Diane Louise Kollasch, the daughter of Dale and Florence (Straight) Luehring, was born Aug. 20, 1960, in Estherville. After graduating from Terril High School, she received two associate degrees...

March 31, 1948 — Dec. 10, 2019 Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel of Estherville for Steven Lockey. A celebration of life will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Doug Burton officiating. Military rites will be provided by VFW Post 3388 and American Legion Post 91 of Estherville...

July 17, 1952 — Dec. 12, 2019 A funeral service for Steven Jones, age 67, of Spencer, was held Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in Milford. Memorials may be given to the Abben Cancer Center in memory of Steve...

Aug. 2, 1926 — Dec. 8, 2019 A funeral service for Otto Hintz, age 93, of Milford, was held Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at Faith Pentecostal Church in Spencer. Burial will be at a later date at Fairview Cemetery in Langdon.  Otto William Hintz, was born Aug. 2, 1926, in rural Spencer to Henry Hintz Sr. and Martha (Schmid) Hintz. He passed away on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, at Accura Healthcare in Milford...

April 15, 1955 — Nov. 27, 2019 John Roger "Sparky" McClellan, was born April 15, 1955, in Denison to Jobe and Mary McClellan. He graduated from Denison High School in 1973 and continued to work at McClellan Electric with his father and grandfather...

May 17, 1933 — Dec. 7, 2019 A funeral service for Lou Preston, age 86, of Lake Park, was held Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Indian Lake Baptist Church in Worthington, Minnesota. Burial was at Indian Lake Baptist Cemetery. Lucia "Lou" Joan Preston, the daughter of Ralph and Artemisa (Del Pardo) Durando, was born May 17, 1933, in Inglewood, California. She attended Inglewood High School...

March 12, 1971 — Dec. 7, 2019 A Celebration Gathering for Jason Farrell, age 48, of Okoboji, was held on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at The Barn at Okoboji. Jason John Farrell, the son of Carolin Carney and James Farrell, was born on March 12, 1971, in Springfield, Massachusetts. When Jason was three, the family moved to Iowa where he later graduated from Okoboji High School in 1989 and where he spent the rest of his life...

Jan. 19, 1924 — Dec. 11, 2019 Jack Doren Tatman, 95, of Spirit Lake passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake. Funeral services for Jack will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. ...

June 27, 1982 — Oct. 13, 2019 Heath Hjelmer Huberg, 37, passed away at his home on Sunday evening Oct. 13, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at First Lutheran Church in Milford. ...

Sept. 16, 1954 — Dec. 11, 2019 Donald Bonstead, 65, of Milford passed away suddenly at his home in Milford on Dec. 11, 2019. His family and friends are deeply saddened by his loss but are also grateful to have had him in their lives.  There will be celebration of life for Don in the spring. Arrangements are under the direction of the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be sent to spiritlakefuneralhome.com...

May 16, 1951 — Dec. 12, 2019 Christy Ann Williams died unexpectedly at the age of 68 on Thursday evening at her home in Milford. Chris was born on May 16, 1951, to Robert and Jeanne Hagberg in Minneapolis. After graduating from Iowa State University, Chris married Wendell Noel Williams on Feb. 23, 1974. They moved to Milford, where they raised their family, and Chris worked as a library media specialist for the Okoboji Community School District for more than 20 years...

Sept. 28, 1974 — Dec. 12, 2019 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Christopher Lee Richards, aged 45 — a loving husband, father and friend to all who shared in his life. Chris passed away the morning of Dec. 12, 2019, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident...

Oct. 5, 1945 — Nov. 24, 2019 On Oct. 5, 1945, in Sibley, Karen Kae Galema began a lifetime of making friends. The third and final daughter born to Frank and Gladys (Haack) Galema, Karen immediately won her parents' hearts and then set about the task of winning over her sisters, Nancy and Janet. She was, of course, successful and the three sisters remained close throughout their lives. ...

Dec. 24, 1938 - Dec. 1, 2019 A funeral service for John DeRuyter, age 80, of Milford, was held Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford.  Burial was at Valley View Cemetery in Rock Valley.  John Gilbert DeRuyter, the son of Dick and Cora (Hoekstra) DeRuyter, was born Dec. 24, 1938, in Le Mars. He grew up in Sioux City and Sunnyside, Washington, later moving back to Iowa where he graduated from Rock Valley High School in 1956...

March 5, 1921 — Dec. 7, 2019 Berkley Warren Bedell, age 98, passed away on Dec. 7, 2019, three days after suffering a massive stroke in Naples, Florida.  A third generation resident of Spirit Lake, he was born on March 5, 1921. Growing up with two loving parents, Walter and Virginia Bedell and a younger brother, Jack, his life was filled with fishing, hunting, and hanging out with the "South Side Gang" – a harmless group of neighborhood friends who loved fishing, hunting and the magical life in a small town surrounded by lakes and wildlife.. ...

Dec. 1, 1952 — Nov. 21, 2019 Julie K. Klaahsen, age 66, of Primghar who passed away on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at her residence. Her funeral was Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Grace Lutheran Church in Primghar with Rev. Kim Wermersen officiating. Graveside service were held at Evergreen Lawn Cemetery in George...

Dec. 22, 1971 — Nov. 26, 2019 A funeral service for Chris Borth, age 47, of Milford, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford.  Christopher Mark Borth, the son of Robert and Doris (Rustad) Borth was born Dec. 22, 1971, in Fargo, North Dakota. After graduating high school, he received his associate's degree in welding...

June 14, 1968 — Nov. 24, 2019 A memorial gathering for Britt Blanchard Parriott, age 51, of Spirit Lake, will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to Discovery House or the Dickinson County Humane Society...

Aug. 17, 1930 — Nov. 18, 2019 Thomas "Wayne" Crystal, 89, of Spirit Lake passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at his home. Celebration of life will be held at a later date at the Downtown Church in Milford. Arrangements are under the direction of the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be directed to spiritlakefuneralhome.com...

Dec. 1, 1953 — Nov. 17, 2019 Patrick Yeager, 65, of Estherville passed away on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 at Accura Health Care of Spirit Lake. Services for Pat will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be directed to spiritlakefuneralhome.com...

March 6, 1925 — Nov. 21, 2019 Lloyd Merle Friedrichsen, age 94, passed away Nov. 21, 2019, at Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley. Lloyd was son of the late Henry and Caroline (Meyer) Friedrichsen. He was born March 6, 1925, in Moneta. He was a WWII veteran, U.S. Navy, Pacific Theater, serving on the USS Pocomo; fought in the Battle of Tarawa and was honorably discharged...

Nov. 20, 1966 — Nov. 15, 2019 Linda Worrell, 52, of Des Moines, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Funeral services were Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Iles Grandview Park Chapel. Cremation followed the service...

June 4, 1940 — Nov. 22, 2019 Jeleen Ann Bargloff was born June 4, 1940, in Sac County to John H. Carlson and Esther (Hardabeck) Carlson. The family moved to Storm Lake in 1946. Jeleen was confirmed in 1954 at St. John's Lutheran Church where she attended and served as a Sunday School teacher...

Jan. 24, 1932 — Nov. 26, 2019 A funeral service for Adeline Dagel, 87 of Lake Park was held Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at Excelsior United Methodist Church of rural Milford. Burial was at the Silver Lake Cemetery in Lake Park. Lorraine Adeline, the daughter of Peter and Frances (Fijalek) Dunai, was born Jan. 24, 1932, in Lakefield, Minnesota...

July 20, 1956 — Nov. 17, 2019 Joel "Joe" Caughey, 63, of Lake Park passed away on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Arrangements are under the direction of the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to spiritlakefuneralhome.com...

Jan. 12, 1943 — Nov. 16, 2019 Daniel Ray Rubel, 76, died on Nov. 16, 2019, in his home in San Francisco, where he had lived for the last 15 years. He was suffering from metastatic prostate cancer. Dan was born Jan. 12, 1943, on a farm south of Lake Park to Mildred and Charles Rubel, the last of their eight children. ...