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Dave Lambert

Jan. 31, 1950 - Oct. 2, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial for Dave Lambert, age 73, of Milford was held Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery in Milford.

Ron Jenkins

Aug. 5, 1937 - Oct. 1, 2023

A funeral service for Ron Jenkins was held Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake. Burial was at Lakeview Gardens Cemetery.

Ronald Dean Jenkins, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Oct. 1, 2023, at his home in Milford. He was born on Aug. 5, 1937, in Marian to James and Lavonia (Ulrich) Jenkins.

Dwight W. Brinkley

March 7, 1943 - Sept. 6, 2023

A service to celebrate the life of Dwight W. Brinkley, age 80, was held on Oct. 1, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence Kansas. Dwight passed away at hiss home in Lawrence on Sept. 6, 2023. Dwight was born on March 7, 1943, in Milford, the son of Dale and Gladys (Stukey) Brinkley.

Anne Bonestroo

Aug. 26, 1928 - Oct. 7, 2023

Anne Bonestroo, age 95, of Spirit Lake, formerly of Hull, passed away at Lakes Regional Health care surrounded by family.

Susan Wendelsdorf

Aug. 25, 1949 - Sept. 29, 2023

Susan Wendelsdorf, age 74, of Spirit Lake passed away Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake.

Irma Reiser

Feb. 24, 1933 - Sept. 28, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial for Irma Reiser, age 90, of Milford was held Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Milford.

Irma Mae Reiser died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Keelson Harbor Assisted Living, in Spirit Lake with family at her side.

Keith Prentice

Feb. 13, 1952 - Sept. 21, 2023

Keith Lee Prentice, the son of Robert and Ruth (Wulkow) Prentice, was born Feb. 13, 1952 in Spirit Lake. He graduated from Terril High School.

On Sept. 8, 1973, Keith was united in marriage to Donna (Paulsen) Prentice in Round Lake, Minnesota. The family made their home and raised their children in Terril, where Keith worked numerous jobs, including tiling work in Wallingford.

Philip Den Herder

Aug. 2, 1940 - Sept. 26, 2023

A celebration of life service for Philip Den Herder, age 83, of Okoboji will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until service time at the church.

Philip Dean Den Herder, born on Aug. 2, 1940, in Sioux Center, peacefully passed away on Sept. 26, 2023. He was the son of Elmer and Christine (Vreeman) Den Herder.

Walter Slipke

Aug. 11, 1932 - Sept. 17, 2023

Colleen Sander

Sept. 30, 1936 - Sept. 9, 2023

There will be no formal services for Colleen Sander, age 86, of Arnolds Park.

Colleen Sander, the daughter of Harold and Irean North, was born Sept. 30, 1936 in Spencer. She graduated from Arnolds Park High School.

On Sept. 4, 1954, Colleen married Don Sander in Arnolds Park. In 1968, their family moved from Spencer to Arnolds Park. Colleen worked in the home and in her spare time enjoyed baking, sewing and gardening.

Leon McCoy

April 22, 1923 - Sept. 23, 2023

Leon McCoy, age 100, of Spirit Lake passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake.

Sally Ginn Hood

June 25, 1942 - Aug. 18, 2023

Sally Ginn Hood, age 81, passed away of Alzheimer’s on August 18, 2023, at Scottish Rite Park in Des Moines. She was born June 25, 1942 in Jefferson City, Missouri, to M. Stanley Ginn and Rosemary Lucas Ginn. She grew up in Columbia, Missouri, where she was a member of the class of 1960 Hickman Kewpies.

Nancy Chapman Christenson

April 20, 1938 - Sept. 17, 2023

A celebration of life service for 85-year-old Nancy Chapman Christenson of Spirit Lake was held Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Memorials will be given to the Friends of Spirit Lake Library.

Laurie Chozen

Jan. 14, 1956 - Sept. 21, 2023

A celebration of life for Laurie Chozen, age 67, of Naples, Florida, will be held from 204 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023 at the Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake.

Virginia Brons

Oct. 28, 1932 - Sept. 20, 2023

A funeral service for Virginia Brons, age 90, of Lake Park was held Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church in Lake Park. Interment was at Silver Lake Cemetery in Lake Park.

Virginia Lucille Brons, age 90, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Lake Park. She was born Oct. 28, 1932, in Spencer to Olen and Elsie (Handy) Stroup. Virginia attended school in Spencer, graduating in 1951.

Mary Jo Lempiainen

July 6, 1947 - Sept. 14, 2023

Mary Jo Lempiainen, age 76, of Spirit Lake passed away Thursday, Sept. 14 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, surrounded by her family.

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