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Paul Crow
May 27, 2026
A visitation for Paul Crow, age 72 of Spirit Lake, will be held from 2-3PM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. At 3:00 PM, there will be a Masonic Service followed by memorial service at Turner Jenness Funeral Home.
Today, we gather to celebrate the life of Paul D. Crow, a devoted husband, father,...
Daniel Gano
May 31, 2026
Daniel Leon Gano, age 73, passed away at his home in Montgomery.
There will be no formal services at this time.
Rose Mills
May 30, 2026
A Funeral Mass for Rose Mills of Spirit Lake, will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Those attending are welcome to join the family for a lunch following the burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A visitation for Rose will begin at 9:00 AM...
Todd Miller
2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Todd Charles Miller on May 29, 2026, at his home in Fostoria, Iowa. Born on August 6, 1963, to Charles and Edna Miller. Todd's journey among us was one filled with creativity, adverse health challenges tempered with a wicked sense of humor. He was 62 years old.
Todd was raised in the town...
Vernon Mickelson
May 28, 2026
A funeral service for Vernon Mickelson, age 99 of Spencer, will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM at First English Lutheran Church in Spencer. Interment will be at Barnes Township Cemetery in Linn Grove. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the church.
Vernon passed away May 28, 2026, in Spencer.
Harvey Berg
May 28, 2026
Harvey Melven Berg, 70, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Harvey was born on August 9, 1955, in Forest City, Iowa, to Melven and Florence Berg. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who valued family above all else. Harvey will be remembered for his steady presence, caring heart, and the love he shared...
Charles Wiest
May 26, 2026
A memorial service for Charles Wiest, Jr., age 82 of Spirit Lake, will be held Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM at St. Albans Episcopal Church in Spirit Lake.
Charles passed away May 26, 2026 at Keelson Harbour in Spirit Lake.
Rhoda Marlene Bosma
May 26, 2026
A memorial service for Rhoda M. Bosma, age 87 of Lake Park, will be held at 11 am, Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Ocheyedan Christian Reformed Church in Ocheyedan, Iowa.Rhoda passed at her home in Lake Park, surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
A lunch and time of fellowship will take place after the service at the church.
Rhoda Marlene...
Barbara M. DeMuth
May 23, 2026
A memorial service for Barbara DeMuth, age 99, of Milford, Iowa, will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford. A visitation for Barbara will begin at 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Milford.
Barbara Mae DeMuth, the daughter of Warren Sr. and Mary-Bryce (Morton) Phillips,...
Vicki Lynne Lock
May 23, 2026
Vicki Lock, 67 of Spirit Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Holy Family Hospital in Estherville, IA due to complications with pneumonia. A funeral service will be held at 7 PM, Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Turner Jenness Funeral...
Sandra Jones
May 18, 2026
A Visitation for Sandra Jones, age 79, of Chaska, Minnesota formerly of the Lakes area, will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 12:00-8:00pm at the Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. A Graveside Service will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 11:00am at Okoboji Cemetery in Arnolds Park.
Sandra passed away on May 18, 2026.
Jennifer Paulson
May 18, 2026
A Memorial Service for Jennifer Paulson, age 43, of Milford will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 2:00pm at First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 1:00-2:00pm at the church in Spirit Lake.
Jennifer Lynn Paulson, the daughter of Leslie and Teresa (Murtaugh) Paulson, was born September 15, 1982, in Blair,...
Stella Adeline Winter
May 3, 2026
A Celebration of Life Graveside Service for Stella Winter, age 94, of Milford, Iowa, will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery (A43 South and West of Milford).
Stella Adeline Winter, age 94, passed away on May 3, 2026, at Accura Healthcare in Milford.
Stella was born on July 25, 1931, to Edith (Barrett) and...
Norbert Bierstedt
Apr 30, 2026
A Funeral Service for Norbert Bierstedt, age 93, of Spirit Lake will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 2:00pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake. Visitation will take place prior to service from 1:00-2:00pm at the church in Spirit Lake. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Spirit Lake.
Norbert Herman Bierstedt, the son of Walter and Martha...
Dory Schatz
Apr 30, 2026
Private family services will be held for Dory Schatz, age 74, of Spirit Lake.
Dory Susan Schatz, 74, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, passed away on April 30, 2026, at her home.
Dory was born on November 5, 1951, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, to Donald “Pete” Hanson and Mary Ann (Reed) Hanson. She grew up in Spirit Lake and later attended nursing school...
Janet Nicol
Apr 29, 2026
Janet E. Nicol
7/26/1946 - 4/29/26
Janet E Nicol was born July 26, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa to Evie and Chuck Erb. Her childhood years were spent in Des Moines, Louisville, Ky and the Minneapolis suburbs. In 1961, the family moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After graduating from Washington High School, Janet attended the University of Iowa, where she met Dan...
Gary Eaton
Apr 29, 2026
A Funeral Service for Gary Eaton, age 88, of Spirit Lake will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am at First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 9:30-10:30am at the church in Spirit Lake. Interment will be at Lakeview Gardens Cemetery in Okoboji.
Gary passed away on April 29, 2026.
Gary Eaton...
Mable Smidt
Apr 26, 2026
The world became a little dimmer on April 26, 2026, when Mable Smidt of Milford, Iowa, left us. Anyone who knew Mable knew she always spoke her mind — you never had to wonder where she stood. She had a caring heart like no other, and her kindness, friendliness, generosity, and easygoing nature touched everyone around her. A hardworking woman...
Myrna Matthiesen
Apr 25, 2026
A Memorial Service for Myrna Matthiesen, age 95, of Lake Park will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10:30am at First Presbyterian Church in Lake Park. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 9:30-10:30am at the church in Lake Park.
Myrna Matthiesen, age 95, passed away on April 25, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Estherville, Iowa.
Myrna...
Thomas Duane DeMuth
Apr 25, 2026
A Military graveside service for Tom "Frank" DeMuth, age 76 of Milford, will be held Friday, May 8th at 2:30PM at Calvary Cemetery in Milford. Following the graveside, a visitation will begin at 3:00PM followed by a Memorial Service at 5:30 PM at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford.
Thomas “Frank” Duane DeMuth, the son of Leo Duane “Dewey” DeMuth and...
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