Obituaries

Obituaries for Turner Jenness Funeral Home

Connie Simpson Karl

Connie Simpson Karl

Oct 14, 2012

Connie Jean Karl was bon October 13, 1948, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Mildred (Spoo) Simpson. Connie was raised and educated in Arnolds Park, graduating from Arnolds Park High School in 1967. On July 25, 1969, Connie was united in marriage to Darrell E. Karl at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Spirit Lake. The couple made...

Franklin Little

Franklin Little

Oct 10, 2012

Franklin Craig Little was born January 26, 1924 in Charles City, Iowa. His parents were LeRoy John and Pearl Laura (Craigmile) Little. In 1931, he came to live with his grandparents, John and Samantha Craigmile in Arnolds Park. He attended Arnolds Park Consolidated School and graduated in 1941. He joined the U.S. Navy in October of 1941. He taught gunnery...

Todd LeRoy Nance

Todd LeRoy Nance

Oct 7, 2012

Todd LeRoy Nance was born August 27, 1964 in Estherville, Iowa, the son of Cordell and Lorna (Wilcox) Nance. He graduated from Terril Community High School and continued his education at ILCC, Iowa State University and Buena Vista. In 1985, Todd enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1988. On September 3, 1994, Todd was united...

Norman Bremer

Norman Bremer

Oct 6, 2012

Norman Lewis Bremer was born October 17, 1930 in Sibley, Iowa, the son of Robert and Florence (Hesebeck) Bremer. He graduated from high school in rural Osceola County. Norman enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1954. On October 10, 1952, Norman was united in marriage to Shirley Ann (Taylor)...

Dixie Lee Roth

Dixie Lee Roth

Sep 23, 2012

Mrs. Dixie Lee Roth, 70, of Spirit Lake passed away Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Spencer Municipal Hospital in Spencer, Iowa The family will have a private graveside service at a later date. Dixie Lee Roth was born August 20, 1942 the daughter of Mervill and Minnie(Weitzel) Russell. Dixie graduated from high school in Mason City, Iowa in 1960. She...

Gerry Sternberg

Gerry Sternberg

Sep 14, 2012

SERVICES: 1:30 pm Friday, September 21, 2012 at Union Memorial Church in Milford. VISITATION: 12 Noon until service time at Union Memorial Church in Milford. INTERMENT: Milford Cemetery in rural Milford, Iowa. Mary Geraldine Blum, "Gerry", was born February 15, 1928 to Adolf and Eva Blum in Terril, Iowa, the youngest of six kids. She graduated from Terril High School...

Ina Hansen

Ina Hansen

Sep 10, 2012

VISITATION: One hour prior to service time CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICES: Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 2 PM INTERMENT: Superior Township Cemetery in rural Superior Ina Leona Hansen was born December 19, 1913 in rural Dolliver, Iowa, the daughter, of Hiram and Rosa (Hagebock) Griese. On February 20, 1935, Ina was united in marriage to Einer Hansen. She was a...

Steven Derner

Steven Derner

Sep 9, 2012

Steven James Derner, 27, of Milford passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012 at his home in Milford. VISITATION: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 after 3 pm with the family present from 5-7 pm at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford SERVICE: 10:30 am Thursday, September 13, 2012 at First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji. INTERMENT: Calvary Cemetery in rural Milford. Steven...

Donald Wittrock

Donald Wittrock

Sep 4, 2012

Private family services are pending for Donald "DJ" Wittrock, 64, of Milford. DJ passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at McKannan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Donald "DJ" Wittrock was born on July 11, 1948, the son of George and Johanna "Hon" Wittrock in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. DJ is survived by a brother Jim, and his wife Janie, of...

Ronald Ernst

Ronald Ernst

Sep 1, 2012

Ronald John Ernst of Lake Park died on Sept 1 2012 at Lake Park Care Center Hospice. Ronald was born in Ames Iowa Dec 6,1929 to Purl & Thelma (Warren) Ernst. He graduated from Ames High School. He joined the U S Army in 1951 and served with the 5th Army Artillery in Korea. After service he was employed by...

Emma Anna Bratland

Emma Anna Bratland

Aug 31, 2012

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICES: Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 3:00 pm at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. VISITATION: One hour prior to service time at Turner Jenness Funeral HomeEmma Anna Bratland was born October 6, 1918 in LuVerne, Iowa to Micheal Julius and Amanda Matilda (Schmidt) Hinz. Emma was united in marriage to Melvin Bratland on October 30,...

Brenna Covel

Brenna Covel

Aug 24, 2012

Brenna Covel, 18 month old daughter of Brian and Lacy Covel, of Arnolds Park passed away August 24th, 2012. Brenna Jean Covel was born March 4, 2011 in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Brenna was the daughter of Brian and Lacey Covel. Brenna loved to dance and everyone that knew her called her "Bean". She liked to watch movies and her favorite...

Lucille Vogel

Lucille Vogel

Aug 20, 2012

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: 10:00 am Friday, August 24, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. VISITATION: After 5 pm Thursday, August 23, 2012 with the family present from 5-7 pm. ROSARY SERVICE: Catholic Daughter's of America Rosary service will be at 6:30 pm. INTERMENT: Calvary Cemetery in rural Milford. Lucille Emma (Van Slembrouck) Vogel was born on September...

Jerry Dale Smith

Jerry Dale Smith

Aug 17, 2012

Jerry Dale Smith "Smitty" was born June 2, 1949 in Estherville, Iowa, the son of Lester and Nadine (Walters) Smith. He was educated in Estherville Iowa. On June 17, 1972, Jerry was united in marriage to Nancy Smith in Marshalltown, Iowa. He worked as a Supervisor for Swift & Co. in Worthington, Minnesota until his retirement. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing...

Orlin Trojahn

Orlin Trojahn

Aug 16, 2012

Orlin John Trojahn was born October 14, 1935, in Hartley, Iowa, the son of John and Ella Trojahn. Orlin was raised in Moneta, Iowa before moving to Milford in 1947. He graduated from Milford High School in 1954. On June 9, 1957, Orlin was united in marriage to Diane Dingel. The couple first made their home in Fostoria, where he...

Linda Simonson

Linda Simonson

Aug 14, 2012

Linda Simonson, 63, of Milford, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at Lakes Regional Healthcare. Visitation: Thursday, August 16, 2012 after 4 pm at UNION MEMORIAL CHURCH in Milford. Family Present from 5 - 7 pm at the church Service: Friday, August 17, 2012 10:30 am Interment: Milford Cemetery ~ Milford, Iowa Linda Kae Simonson was born September 24, 1948,...

Doug Carpenter

Doug Carpenter

Aug 13, 2012

Douglas Dean Carpenter was born May 30, 1963 in Cherokee, Iowa, the son of Jerry and Jean (Forbes) Carpenter. He graduated from Milford High School. Doug worked as a carpenter his entire life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports, gardening and following professional sports on tv. He also loved to swim and fish at the lake cottage. Doug passed away August...

Mabel E. Knudson

Mabel E. Knudson

Aug 7, 2012

Mabel Emma Knudson was born April 30, 1920 in Ringsted, Iowa, the daughter of Rudolph and Anna (Torkelson) Lempke. She was raised and educated in Ringsted, graduating in 1938. On August 31, 1941, Mabel was united in marriage to Jordon Knudson in Fairmont, Minnesota. The couple lived in Ringsted, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, Fenton, Iowa, Truman, Minnesota and Hector, Minnesota before...

James Edwin Campbell

James Edwin Campbell

Jul 29, 2012

James Edwin Campbell was born May 22, 1923 to John N. Campbell and Meta A. (Leitzke) Campbell in Persia, Iowa. In 1942, James enlisted in the United States Army and served his country during World War II. He was honorably discharge on January 24, 1946. On November 13, 1947, James was united in marriage to Lois Elaine Campbell in Council...

Melvin Schroeder

Melvin Schroeder

Jul 25, 2012

Melvin Fred Schroeder was born March 5, 1918 in Lakota, Iowa (Kossuth County), the son of George and Louise (Hans) Schroeder. After completing high school, Melvin served his country in the United States Air Force during World War II serving in the Pacific. He was honorably discharged in 1945. Melvin was untied in marriage to Susie Uhr on July 3,...

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