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Beverly (Sauer) Wittler

March 24, 1947 – March 23, 2023

A memorial service for Beverly (Sauer) Wittler, age 76, of Spirit Lake was held Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji. Inurnment was at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Spirit Lake. Memorials may be made out to Bonnie Knight and will benefit Beverly's favorite charities.

Susan Francis Sundlin

Jan. 15, 1943 – March 22, 2023

Susan Sundlin passed away at home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mildred (Percival) Bibow, her sister Mary Ellen McDonald, four brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law.

Kenneth “Ken” D. Rimmer

Nov. 12, 1923 – March 25, 2023

Roger Jones

Feb. 26, 1934 – March 18, 2023

A funeral service for Roger Jones, age 89, of Okoboji, will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Spirit Lake. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. until service time. Interment will be at Lakeview Gardens in Spirit Lake.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church — 1812 Gary Ave. in Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360.

Sandra Austin

Sept. 25, 1943 – March 26, 2023

Sandra Austin, age 79, of Spirit Lake passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg.

There will be a private family service held at the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be left at spiritlakefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake.

Beverly Pearson

Beverly Pearson, age 96, of Des Moines and formerly of Spencer died Monday, March 20, 2023 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A celebration of life and a private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Pastor Deb Mechler is expected to officiate, and burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Spencer. Warner Funeral Home of Spencer is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent at www.warnerfuneral.com.

Joseph “Joe” Lehman

April 7, 1927-March 22, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Lehman, age 95, of Milford passed away on March 22, 2023, at Accura Healthcare of Milford. Per his wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be left at www.spiritlakefuneralhome.com

Durick “Dirk” Hansen

July 30, 1941 – March 14, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial for Durick "Dirk" Hansen, age 81, of West Okoboji was held March 18, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Milford at a later date.

Dale Luehring

March 5, 1932 – March 15, 2023

A memorial service for Dale Luehring, age 91, of Terril, was held Monday, March 20, 2023, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Terril. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery in Terril.

Roger Lee Kloster

June 11, 1940 – Feb. 10, 2023

Roger Lee Kloster of Jackson, Minnesota, at the young age of 82, went to the Lord on Feb. 10, 2023. Roger had been diagnosed with dementia with mid-stages of Alzheimers in the fall of 2021 and passed away from the disease at Generations Memory Care in Mankato, Minnesota.

Elray D. Blau

Oct. 4, 1956 – March 7, 2023

James “Jim” Spieker

July 8, 1946 – March 4, 2023

James “Jim” Spieker, age 76, of Spencer passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Longhouse Northshire Nursing Home in Spencer.

Harold Nelsen

Dec. 16, 1941 – Feb. 27, 2023

A memorial service for Harold Nelsen, age 81, of Lake Park, was held Saturday, March 4, 2023, at United Methodist Church in Lake Park. Burial was at Silver Lake Cemetery.

Harold Eugene Nelsen, the son of Marvin and Lillie (Christensen) Nelsen, was born Dec. 16, 1941, on the family farm in Ruthven. After completing high school, he received manager training through Farmland.

Phyllis Schomaker

Jan. 14, 1932 – Feb. 23, 2023

Phyllis Schomaker, age 91, of Jackson, Minnesota, formerly of Estherville passed away on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at her home in Jackson.

Robert “Bob” Peters

Jan. 2, 1946 – Feb. 25, 2023

Robert “Bob” Peters, age 77, of Spirit Lake passed away on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Patrick “Pat” Kennedy

Aug. 31, 1938 – Feb. 19, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial for Patrick "Pat" Kennedy, age 84, of Spirit Lake was held on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Pat passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Feb. 19, 2023.

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