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Lorraine Little

Feb. 14, 1926 – Feb. 15, 2023

A memorial service for Lorraine Little, age 97, of Milford was held on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Arnolds Park.

Lorraine Virginia Wilson Little was born in Okoboji on Feb. 14, 1926, to Fred and Lolamae (Heldridge) Wilson. She passed away Feb. 15, 2023, at Accura Healthcare in Milford.

She graduated from Arnolds Park High School in 1943.

Robert “Louie” Louis Jensen

May 15, 1931 - Feb. 11, 2023

Funeral Services for Robert “Louie” Louis Jensen will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at the Warner Chapel in Spencer. Interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery at Hartley. Arrangements are under direction of Warner Funeral Home in Spencer. Online condolences can be left at www.warnerfuneralhome.com.

Shirley Jean Werner

March 27. 1928 – Feb. 3, 2023

Shirley Werner of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Okoboji and Fort Dodge, passed away on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at Heritage Pointe Assisted Living in Omaha.

Lynn Wells

Dec. 15, 1937 – Jan. 1, 2023

A celebration of life gathering for Lynn Wells, age 85, of Spirit Lake was held on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake.

Lynn Keith Wells, the son of Nile and Ida (Omvig) Wells, was born on Dec. 15, 1937, raised in Spirit Lake and continued to live here for the rest of his life.

Kenneth “Kenny” Reynolds

July 5, 1928 – Jan. 31, 2023

A memorial service for Kenneth "Kenny" Reynolds, age 94, of Arnolds Park was held on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford.

Kenneth Lee Reynolds, the son of Adelbert and Gladys (Holcombe) Reynolds, was born on July 5, 1928, in Rock Rapids. Growing up, Kenny attended school in Rock Rapids and earned his high school diploma.

Throughout his life, Kenny lived in Rock Rapids and Arnolds Park.

G. Wallis “Wally” Reed

Feb. 26, 1940 – Jan. 6, 2023

A visitation and celebration of life for G. Wallis “Wally” Reed, age 82 of Spirit Lake will be held from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. A private family burial will take place at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery in Fairmont, Minnesota. Wally passed away at his residence in Spirit Lake on Jan. 6, 2023.

Jean Goetsch

Aug. 20, 1936 -Jan. 31, 2023

A funeral service for Jean Goetsch, age 86, of Spirit Lake was held Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake. Burial was at Lakeview Gardens Cemetery.

Jean Y. Goetsch, born Aug. 30, 1936, in Terril and passed Jan. 31, 2023. Jean was born to Harry and Della Probst Goetsch.

Allen “Pewee” Swalve

Jan. 7, 1944 – Jan. 25, 2023

Allen “Pewee” Swalve, age 79, of Milford, formerly of Okoboji passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Estherville.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Robinson Funeral Home, formerly the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be left at spiritlakefuneralhome.com.

Perry Ellis Smith

Dec. 21, 1939 – Dec. 23, 2022

Clement “Clem” McCoy

May 13, 1942 – Jan. 25, 2023

Clement “Clem” McCoy, age 80, of Spirit Lake passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake.

Max Hurdle

Feb. 19, 1932 – Jan. 26, 2023

Max Hurdle, age 90, of Spencer passed away on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer.  

Beth Lynn Heide

March 10, 1967 – Jan. 24, 2023

A visitation for Beth Lynn Heide, age 55, of Spirit Lake was held Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. A celebration of life gathering will be held in the summer of 2023. Beth passed away on Jan. 24, at her home in Spirit Lake.

Bruce Wayne Hanson

Sept. 10, 1955 – Jan. 25, 2023

A funeral service for Bruce Wayne Hanson, age 67, of rural Jackson, Minnesota, was held Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Crosswinds Church in Spirit Lake.

Meridith Elizabeth Graham

April 14, 1992 – Jan. 11, 2023

Meridith Elizabeth Graham, cherished and beloved daughter of Sterling and Stephenie, and sister of Benjamin Graham suddenly passed at 30 years of age on Jan. 11, 2023.

Joseph Ludwig

Dec. 12, 1952 – Jan. 21, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and brother, Joseph Ludwig, in Schertz, Texas, on Jan. 21, 2023. Joe was born on Dec. 12, 1952, in West Union to Catharyne and Virgil Ludwig.

John Junior Isder

June 18, 1933 – Jan. 20, 2022

John Junior Isder the son of John and Katie (Kielman) Isder was born June 18, 1933, at home in Swan Lake Township. He died on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at the Accura Care Center in Spirit Lake at the age of 89. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

John received his education at Maple Hill School. John served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

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