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A Minnesota woman was booked into the Dickinson County Jail at 12:56 a.m. Thursday after authorities believe she took out substantial loans in another person's name. Jasmine Latrice Simmons-Brown faces a Class C felony charge for using a victim's personal information — including date of birth, address and social security number — to obtain $54,383 through a credit card and two vehicle loans in someone else's name...

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...