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James William Higgins

April 28, 1951 - April 19, 2023

James “Jim” William Higgins, age 71, of Milford, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in his home, surrounded by loved ones and supported by Hospice, after almost two years of battling lung cancer.   

Sharon Wissbaum

April 22, 1941 - April 7, 2023

On Friday, April 7, 2023, Sharon Wissbaum passed away in the home she loved, holding the hand of her husband of 61 years, Ronald Wissbaum. Her sons, Dirken Lee, Darin and Devin Wissbaum and her granddaughter, Megan Wissbaum were right by her side.

Duane Serck

Jan. 6, 1946 - April 12, 2023

Duane Serck, age 77, of Spirit Lake passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Spencer.

A graveside service was held Monday in the Lake View Gardens Cemetery in Spirit Lake. Arrangements were under the direction of the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be left at www.spiritlakefuneralhome.com

Carolyn Sue Mitchell

April 15, 1944 - April 6, 2023

Patricia Ann Larson

March 20, 1940 - April 15, 2023

Patricia Ann Larson, age 83, of Spirit Lake passed away on Saturday April 15, 2023, at her residence in Spirit Lake.

Per her wishes, there will be no formal services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be left at www.spiritlakefuneralhome.com

Joy "Janelle" Fredin

July 4, 1929 - April 10, 2023

Private family services will be held for Joy "Janelle" Fredin, age 93, of Milford.

Joy passed away April 10, 2023 at Accura Healthcare in Milford.

Roland Dean Taylor

Sept. 4 - 1945 - April 2, 2023

Roland Dean Taylor was born Sept. 4, 1945, in Estherville. He passed away at 77 years old on April 2, 2023. Born to Wendell and Dorothy (Long) Taylor, Roland and his siblings Roberta and Michael were raised in the Terril area.

Ione Ruth Satory

June 22, 1931 - March 25, 2023

Dennis Giles

1949 - 2023

A funeral mass for Dennis Giles was held on Jan. 25, 2023, in Los Gatos, California. Per Dennis’ wishes, he will be laid to rest at St. Margaret’s Catholic Cemetery in Spirit Lake at 2p.m. Friday, April 14, 2023.

Maurice "Morrie" Kramersmeier

July 14, 1940 - March 24, 2023

A funeral service for Maurice "Morrie" Kramersmeier, age 82, of Arnolds Park was held Monday, April 3, 2023, at Good News Community Church in Okoboji. Burial was at Highland Home Cemetery in Ledyard.

Beverly Ann Knack

Nov. 15, 1928 – March 28, 2023

Beverly Ann Knack, age 94, of Okoboji passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake.

Per her wishes, there will be no formal services held. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be left at spiritlakefuneralhome.com.

Donald Paul Klingbeil

Oct. 9, 1936 – March 28, 2023

Ben J. Gerdes Jr.

Jan. 13, 1940 - April 3, 2023

Ben J. Gerdes, Jr., age 83, of Milford passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake surrounded by his family after a brief battle with esophageal cancer.

Robert Eilers

1946 - April 1, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert Eilers, age 76, of Milford was held Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery in Milford.

Margaret Browning Huey

March 12, 1925 – March 17, 2023

After much love and care, Margaret Browning Huey passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the age of 98. She was born March 12, 1925, in Anamosa and was the daughter of Mary Underwood Remley and Earl Staten Browning. On Aug. 11, 1945, she married John Robert Huey, M.D., in Iowa City.

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.

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