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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.

Janice Johnson

July 23, 1939 – Feb. 17, 2023

A memorial service for Janice Johnson, age 83, of Spirit Lake, was held Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Interment was at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Spirit Lake.

Ladonna Jane Janssen

April 23, 1949 – Feb. 22, 2023

Ladonna Jane Janssen, age 73, formerly of Milford and recently relocated to Plant City, Florida, passed away on Feb. 22, 2023.

Donna was born on April 23, 1949, in Forest City to the late Arthur and Jeane (McCurry) Erdman.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Becky Meyer and Pam Smith.

Roger D. Swalve

Sept. 9, 1937 – Feb. 18, 2023

Roger D. Swalve, age 85, of Arnolds Park passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake.

Margaret Joan Shanafelt

May 29, 1934 - Feb. 10, 2023

Margaret Joan Shanafelt, age 88, of Spirit Lake, formerly of Sioux City, passed away on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake.

A private family burial will be held in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be left at www.spiritlakefuneralhome.com

Elizabeth “Betty” Nicolai

April 17, 1927 – Feb. 17, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” Joyce Nicolai, age 95, of Milford passed away on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Accura Healthcare of Milford.

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

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