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.   

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.

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

April 15, 1944 - April 6, 2023

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

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.

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.

June 22, 1931 - March 25, 2023

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.

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.

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.

Oct. 9, 1936 – March 28, 2023

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.

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.

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.