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Maxine Bartels

Sept. 14, 1933 - Jan. 31, 2024

A funeral service for Maxine Bartels, age 90, of Spirit Lake was held Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth, Minnesota.

Richard Voss

Jan. 2, 1945 - Jan. 23, 2024

A funeral service for Richard Voss, 79, of Lakefield, Minnesota, was held Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux Valley. Burial was at Sioux Valley Cemetery.

Joan McKnight

May 27, 1936 - Jan. 22, 2024

Robert Hanson

Nov. 14, 1954 - Jan. 23, 2024

A memorial service for Robert Hanson, age 69, of Milford was held Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at Downtown Church in Milford.

Robert ‘Bob’ Hanson passed from this world unexpectedly on Jan. 23, 2024, a beautiful winter morning. In his last moments he was surrounded by nearly his entire family.

Tonya DeVries

May 8, 1960 - Jan. 25, 2024

Tonya passed away on Jan. 25, 2024, at home with family.

A celebration of her life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Rodney Vito Black Jr.

May 31, 1943 - Jan. 25, 2024

Rodney Vito Black Jr., age 80, of Milford, passed away Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 at Accura Healthcare Spirit Lake, surrounded by his loving family.

Jean Ann Miller Kestel

June 1, 1932 - Jan. 14, 2024

Jean Ann Miller Kestel, age 91, died Jan. 14, 2024, surrounded by family at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Alice Crosby

Oct. 14, 1923 - Jan. 10, 2024

A visitation for Alice Crosby, age 100, of Spirit Lake will be held from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at the Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. A time of remembrance will take place at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Lakeview Gardens Cemetery in Okoboji.

Mary Jane Buckley

April 23, 1937 - Jan. 12, 2024

A funeral service for Mary Jane Buckley, age 86, of Johnston and formerly of Spirit Lake, will be held at noon on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Burial will be at St. Margaret Cemetery in Spirit Lake. A visitation for Mary will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday at Turner Jenness Funeral Home.

Katherine Branstetter

Oct. 1, 1926 - Jan. 11, 2024

A funeral service for Katherine Branstetter, age 97, of Milford was held Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at Harbor of Joy Lutheran Church in Milford. Burial was at Milford Cemetery. A celebration of life gathering is also being planned for the summer of 2024.

Herb Bockman

Oct. 3, 1927 - Jan. 14, 2024

A funeral service for Herb Bockman, age 96, of Milford was held Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake. Burial was at Memory Gardens. Memorials in memory of Herb may be given to Lakes Regional Hospice.

Ken Ashland

June 14, 1931 - Jan. 13, 2024

A memorial service for Ken Ashland, age 92, of Spirit Lake, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at Grace Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery. A visitation for Ken will take place from 9-11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church.

Memorials in honor or Ken can be given to Grace Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake.

Mary Renee Textor

1984 - Jan. 4, 2024

The family of Mary Renee Textor invites the community to join them in celebrating a life well-lived. Mary left an indelible mark on the hearts of those she touched. She will be remembered for her empathy, creative spirit, sharp mind and exemplary hosting.

Julie Pike

Dec. 30, 1942 - Jan. 7, 2024

Julie Ann Pike, beloved wife, mother and daughter passed away at the age 81, on Jan. 7, 2024.

Visitation was held Thursday, Jan. 11 at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames, with a memorial service held  Jan. 12 the church.

Julie was a long-time member of Bethesda Lutheran Church.

Virginia "Ginny" Yore

Aug. 22, 1930 - Dec. 30, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial for Virginia "Ginny" Yore, age 93, of Milford was held Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery in Milford.

Visitation took place Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford.

Tom Albin

Aug. 12, 1947 - Dec. 17, 2023

Tom Edward Albin, of Spirit Lake and formally of Elk Point, South Dakota, passed away at the age of 76 on Sunday Dec. 17, 2023, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at Kober Funeral Home in Elk Point, South Dakota. Burial of Ashes will be at Alsburg Cemetery after the service with Military rites.

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