July 8, 1946 – March 4, 2023

James “Jim” Spieker, age 76, of Spencer passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Longhouse Northshire Nursing Home in Spencer.

Dec. 16, 1941 – Feb. 27, 2023

A memorial service for Harold Nelsen, age 81, of Lake Park, was held Saturday, March 4, 2023, at United Methodist Church in Lake Park. Burial was at Silver Lake Cemetery.

Harold Eugene Nelsen, the son of Marvin and Lillie (Christensen) Nelsen, was born Dec. 16, 1941, on the family farm in Ruthven. After completing high school, he received manager training through Farmland.

Jan. 14, 1932 – Feb. 23, 2023

Phyllis Schomaker, age 91, of Jackson, Minnesota, formerly of Estherville passed away on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at her home in Jackson.

Jan. 2, 1946 – Feb. 25, 2023

Robert “Bob” Peters, age 77, of Spirit Lake passed away on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Aug. 31, 1938 – Feb. 19, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial for Patrick "Pat" Kennedy, age 84, of Spirit Lake was held on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Pat passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Feb. 19, 2023.

July 23, 1939 – Feb. 17, 2023

A memorial service for Janice Johnson, age 83, of Spirit Lake, was held Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Interment was at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Spirit Lake.

April 23, 1949 – Feb. 22, 2023

Ladonna Jane Janssen, age 73, formerly of Milford and recently relocated to Plant City, Florida, passed away on Feb. 22, 2023.

Donna was born on April 23, 1949, in Forest City to the late Arthur and Jeane (McCurry) Erdman.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Becky Meyer and Pam Smith.

Sept. 9, 1937 – Feb. 18, 2023

Roger D. Swalve, age 85, of Arnolds Park passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake.

May 29, 1934 - Feb. 10, 2023

Margaret Joan Shanafelt, age 88, of Spirit Lake, formerly of Sioux City, passed away on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake.

A private family burial will be held in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be left at www.spiritlakefuneralhome.com

April 17, 1927 – Feb. 17, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” Joyce Nicolai, age 95, of Milford passed away on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Accura Healthcare of Milford.

Feb. 14, 1926 – Feb. 15, 2023

A memorial service for Lorraine Little, age 97, of Milford was held on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Arnolds Park.

Lorraine Virginia Wilson Little was born in Okoboji on Feb. 14, 1926, to Fred and Lolamae (Heldridge) Wilson. She passed away Feb. 15, 2023, at Accura Healthcare in Milford.

She graduated from Arnolds Park High School in 1943.

May 15, 1931 - Feb. 11, 2023

Funeral Services for Robert “Louie” Louis Jensen will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at the Warner Chapel in Spencer. Interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery at Hartley. Arrangements are under direction of Warner Funeral Home in Spencer. Online condolences can be left at www.warnerfuneralhome.com.

March 27. 1928 – Feb. 3, 2023

Shirley Werner of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Okoboji and Fort Dodge, passed away on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at Heritage Pointe Assisted Living in Omaha.

Dec. 15, 1937 – Jan. 1, 2023

A celebration of life gathering for Lynn Wells, age 85, of Spirit Lake was held on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake.

Lynn Keith Wells, the son of Nile and Ida (Omvig) Wells, was born on Dec. 15, 1937, raised in Spirit Lake and continued to live here for the rest of his life.

July 5, 1928 – Jan. 31, 2023

A memorial service for Kenneth "Kenny" Reynolds, age 94, of Arnolds Park was held on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford.

Kenneth Lee Reynolds, the son of Adelbert and Gladys (Holcombe) Reynolds, was born on July 5, 1928, in Rock Rapids. Growing up, Kenny attended school in Rock Rapids and earned his high school diploma.

Throughout his life, Kenny lived in Rock Rapids and Arnolds Park.