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Allan Willard McCain
Dec 23, 2010
Allan Willard McClain was born July 10, 1919 in Parkston, South Dakota. His mother was Margaret Lingscheit McClain, and his father was Harvey Smith McClain. The family moved to Spirit Lake, Iowa in 1920, then Harris, Iowa in 1925. Allan attended school for one year in Spirit Lake and then completed school and graduated from Harris High School in Harris,...
Jerry Francis Hentges
Dec 22, 2010
Jerome Francis Hentges was born October 1, 1951 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Francis Jerome Hentges and Myrna Mae Costigan. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School in New Hampton and graduated in 1969 from New Hampton Community High School. Jerry attended Ellsworth Community College and then graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1976 with a teaching...
Joel Skaar
Dec 20, 2010
Joel Evan Skaar, 70, a former Ironworker and Boilermaker who was a member of Spirit Life Fellowship Church in Spirit Lake, Iowa since moving to the area in 1993, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2010 at Lakes Regional Hospital. Joel was born March 14, 1940 in Stoughton, Wisconsin and graduated from Rio High School in 1959. In 1989, he...
Casey Dean Clark
Dec 15, 2010
Casey Dean Clark was born on July 18, 1981 in Spirit Lake, Iowa to Bill and Teresa (Dean) Clark. Casey grew up in Spirit Lake all of his life except when he briefly lived in Princeton, Minnesota. He graduated high school in Spirit Lake as a member of the Class of 2000. He attended Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg...
Sheri Ann Best
Dec 14, 2010
Sheri Ann Best was born July 25, 1949 in Carroll, Iowa, the daughter of William Best and Erma Ridgeway. In 1967, she graduated from Boone High School where she was a cheerleader . On February 10, 1968, Sheri was united in marriage to Terry Lee Lass in Boone, Iowa. The family resided in Boone until moving to Ogden, Iowa in...
Duane Ellsworth Martinson
Dec 9, 2010
"Marty" Duane Ellsworth Martinson was born August 26, 1930 in Lisbon Township, the son of Oscar and Olga (Anderson) Martinson. Marty graduated in 1949 in Boyd, Minnesota. Marty served his county in the United States Army during the Korean War. On May 21, 1960, Marty was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Barck in Watertown, South Dakota. He worked as...
Diane Hemphill Guthrie
Nov 19, 2010
The daughter of Keith and Mary Hemphill, Diane was born on July 5, 1960. She graduated from Milford High School in 1978, where she was actively involved in athletics and 4-H. Throughout her life, Diane also loved the outdoors. She was an avid horseback rider and also enjoyed boating, running and biking around the Lakes. Diane spent most of her...
Kenneth Lesley Clayton
Nov 17, 2010
Kenneth Lesley Clayton has always said he has had a full and wonderful life. Ken passed away on November 17, 2010. He was born April 10, 1922 in Kuna, Idaho to Arthur J. Clayton and Hallie Dean Herring Clayton. The family moved back to Missouri where Ken completed high school in Brunswick. While in high school, Ken participated in basketball,...
M. Peter Hart
Nov 15, 2010
M. Peter Hart, 86, of Milford, died Monday, November 15, 2010 of pancreatic cancer, at his home. He was the son of James Francis and Anna Dolores Canavan Hart, born October 25, 1924 at home in Des Moines, IA. He attended St. Ambrose Cathedral Grade School in Des Moines, graduating in 1938, and Dowling Catholic High School, graduating in 1942....
Mildred Snook
Nov 13, 2010
A graveside service for Mrs. Mildred Snook, 97, a longtime former Milford resident who died in a Mountain Home, Arkansas hospital on November 13, 2010, will be held at 10:00AM on December 8, 2010 at Milford Cemetery. Always there with a laugh and smile - to remind you life is not always serious! She was born Milford Jorgensen, October 28,...
Marvel Sutton
Nov 13, 2010
For the first time in 99 years the sun rose on a world missing the presence of a treasured wife, mom and grandmother. Marvel "Babe" Maxine Sutton passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Hilltop Care Center in Spirit Lake, Iowa. She was born on September 7, 1911 in Brookings, South Dakota, the youngest of four children born to Walter...
Irwin Leon Bates
Nov 13, 2010
Irwin Leon Bates was born June 20, 1936 in Milford, Iowa, the son of John Edwin and Roberta Lucille Willison Bates. He graduated from Okoboji Consolidated School in 1954. On May 19, 1963, Irwin was united in marriage to Marilyn Ingwersen in Milford. The family lived on a farm west of Milford where Irwin farmed until his retirement. After moving...
Howard Van Daalen
Oct 29, 2010
Howard Van Daalen was born March 4, 1930 in Doon, South Dakota, the son of Henry and Frances Van Daalen. Howard served in the Korean War. Howard was united in marriage to Joanne (Ladegaard) on September 25, 1955. He worked at Spencer Foods, Eatons and the Fostoria Elevator throughout his life. He attended the First Lutheran Church in Milford. Howard...
Avah Emily Robinson
Oct 29, 2010
Avah Emily (Bailey) Robinson passed away at Lakes Regional Healthcare, Spirit Lake, Iowa, about 5:30 PM on Friday, October 29, after suffering injuries in an automobile accident that afternoon. She was 98 years old, her 99th birthday being less than a month away on November 25th, Thanksgiving Day. We give thanks to God for her wonderful, long life, love, support...
Bill Peterson
Oct 27, 2010
William A. Peterson was born February 13, 1949 in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Richard and Marion (Johnson) Peterson. He graduated from Austin High School and attended University of Minnesota and Florida Atlantic University. William moved to Milford, Iowa and worked as a handyman, woodworker and in boat restoration. William enjoyed classic rock, chess, fishing and boating. William passed away...
Larry Verrips
Oct 21, 2010
Larry Verrips was born into the hands of Ervin and Darlene Verrips on June 7, 1953. Larry attended the Bethel Church in Sheldon until the age of 18. During his high school days he attended Sheldon High School, home of the Orabs. He also attended South Dakota State University in Vermillion. He graduated in 1975 with a business degree. Larry...
Frank Joseph Schierholt
Oct 21, 2010
Frank Joseph Schierholt was born May 2, 1934 in LeMars, Iowa, the son of Frank A. and Mildred (Ruba) Schierholt. He graduated from Excelsior High School in 1952. Frank served in the National Gaurd for three years. On February 1, 1956, Frank was united in marriage to Becky Boyer in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Frank owned and operated Schierholt Implement in...
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