Jan. 30, 1937 – Jan. 6, 2023

A memorial service for Byron Thelen, age 85, of Milford was held Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji. Inurnment will be in the Milford Cemetery at a later date.

Byron Carl Thelen, the son of Carl and Ardyce (Waterman) Thelen, was born on Jan. 30, 1937, in Milford. Growing up, Byron attended school and earned his high school diploma at Milford Community School.

June 14, 1935 – Jan. 12, 2023

Francis “Frank” Edward Kennedy, age 87, of Spirit Lake passed away peacefully at his residence on Jan. 12, 2023.

Feb. 22, 1951 – Jan. 12, 2023

A celebration of life service for Anne Bradham-Jackson, age 71, of Spirit Lake will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Good News Community Church in Okoboji.

Visitation will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at Good News Community Church in Okoboji.

Oct. 2, 1950 – Jan. 7, 2023

A celebration of life service for Evelyn Gray, age 72, of Spirit Lake was held Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Spirit Life Fellowship in Spirit Lake. 

A memorial fund has been established to benefit Evelyn's favorite charities.

May 18, 1937 – Jan. 15, 2023

The visitation for Marian Brunsvold will be held from 4-7 p.m., Friday at Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel in Estherville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Estherville Lutheran Church. Marian will be put to rest in the Estherville Lutheran Cemetery.

July 28, 1930 - Dec. 25, 2022

March 12, 1932 - Jan. 4, 2023

Clifford Dale “Cliff” Phipps, age 90, of Spirit Lake passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake.

Feb. 8, 1945 - Jan. 2, 2023

Carole A. Lochmiller, age 77, of Spirit Lake passed away on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake. Services for Carole are pending at this time with the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake, formerly the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.spiritlakefuneralhome.com

Dec. 31, 1961 – Dec. 23, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Ross, Jr., age 60, of Arnolds Park passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake.

Charles Herbert Ross, Jr. was born on Dec. 31, 1961, in Spencer the eldest son of Charles Herbert Sr. and Dorothy Mae (Leavitt) Ross. He had such a zest for life that even as an infant in the hospital they placed a net over his crib to keep him in it.

June 1 1923 - Jan. 2, 2023

On Jan. 2, 2023, Mary L. McBreen Newton, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and special friend to many, passed away at the age of 99. 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 www.spiritlakefuneralhome.com

Aug. 26, 1927 - Dec. 25, 2022

Jean Kline, age 95, of Spirit Lake passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, at Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake.

A memorial service for Jean will be held at a later date. 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 www.spiritlakefuneralhome.com

April 20, 1944 - Nov. 16, 2022

Kathleen Kay Hardman, age 78, of Milford, was born April 20, 1944, and went to be with Jesus on Nov. 16, 2022. Kathleen loved life and always shared a smile, an encouraging word and a hug with those who needed it. She touched the hearts of many with her kindness.

Dec. 25, 1924 - Dec. 22, 2022

A Funeral Service for Evelyn Faulkner, age 97, of Milford was held Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Arnolds Park. Pallbearers assisting the family were Bill Tiede, Matt Christensen, Josh Nelson, Tommy Tiede, Trystan Kane and Sam Christensen.

Evelyn passed away on Dec. 22, 2022 just thee days short of her 98th birthday at Accura Care Center in Milford.

March 8, 1943 - Dec. 18, 2022

Dick Roy Downing, age 79, of Okoboji and Ankeny passed away on Dec. 18, 2022, surrounded by family.

Dec. 3, 1936 – Dec. 23. 2022

After an extended illness, David M. Convy, age 86, of West Okoboji passed away on Dec. 23, 2022. His wife of 67 years, Janet, was at his side at the time of his death.

David was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on Dec. 3, 1936, to Elmer and Sadie Convy. He grew up in Laurens and attended Laurens schools. He joined the US Navy in early 1955. He and Janet were married on July 17, 1955.