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James Bass
Aug 4, 2011
James William Bass was born June 27, 1957 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, the son of William Edward E. Bass and May Madeline Gaylor Bass. He completed the eleventh grade at Algona High School and then enlisted in the United States Army. He served at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri working with missiles until he was honorably discharged in September, 1975. Jim...
Denise Petersen
Jul 27, 2011
A Memorial servcie for Denise Petersen will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 11:00am at the American Legion in Spirit Lake. Denise K. Petersen, 55, of Ocheyedan, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at her residence.
Ina Anderson
Jul 26, 2011
Ina Eva Lisa Mary Carlson Anderson was born June 11, 1910 to Gus and Barbara Carlson on their homestead near Williston , ND. Gus was a tailor and Barbara was his faithful partner. They moved to Williston so Ina could attend school there. She graduated from Williston High School in l929. She then attended Minot State Teacher's College in Minot,...
Esther Helen Brown
Jul 26, 2011
Esther Helen Brown was born July 17, 1917 to Elmer and Stella (Kimball) Bisbee in Spencer, Iowa. After graduation from Spencer High School, she worked as an assistant librarian at the public library and later as the high school librarian. On July 11, 1942 Esther Helen married Roland D. "Red" Brown. To this union a daughter, Nancy, and a son,...
Glen Taylor
Jul 22, 2011
Glen Taylor died Friday July 22 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa, following a lengthy illness. A humble man with a great sense of humor, Glen led a highly-principled life, driven by three passions: family, farming, and the fantastic Boston Red Sox. Born June 27, 1922, to Robert Burns Taylor and Verna Wilson Taylor, he and his five brothers and...
Pamela Ann Thee
Jul 18, 2011
Pamela Ann Thee was born December 6, 1949 in Hartley, Iowa, the daughter of Mildred and Wilbert "Bud" Thee. Her early years were spent on the family farm near May City and she attended school in Hartley, until moving to Algona prior to her senior year. She attended Mankato State University. Pam married Terry Ford June 26, 1971 in Mankato,...
Glen Wallace
Jul 18, 2011
Glen Cecil Wallace was born December 13, 1926, at the Wallace Homestead in rural Milford, Iowa, the son of Claire and Mary (Moritz) Wallace. Glen was raised on the family farm in Milford and attended Lakeview Township Rural School and Milford High School. Glen entered the US Army in 1943 and served in the European Theater of Operations during World...
Jerry Ann Black
Jul 16, 2011
Jerry Ann Black was born May 12, 1934 to Winfield and Velma (McCracken) Davis in Enid, Oklahoma. She was a system analyst for Ag Products. She enjoyed participating in many community activities including Senior Dining, AA, Bridge, and Garden Club. Jerry passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake at seventy-seven years of age. Jerry...
Marcella Reese
Jul 13, 2011
Marcella Ilean Reese was born June 14, 1925 in Pocahontas, Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Mary Ernst. She attended country school in Pocahontas. On February 4, 1951, Marcella was united in marriage to Raymon Reese in Algona, Iowa. Marcella lived in Pocahontas, Mallard, Halfa and Graettinger, Iowa. She then moved to Jackson, Minnesota where they farmed. At retirement, Marcella...
Fern Siebersma
Jul 11, 2011
Fern Margaret (Mayer) Siebersma, the daughter of Esther (Philiph) and Alvin Mayer was born on March 11, 1927. She spent her childhood on a farm near May City and graduated from Hartley High School in 1945. She played girl's basketball during high school and her team qualified for the Iowa State Girls 'High School finals. Fern was an all tournament...
Wayne Fronk
Jul 9, 2011
Wayne Vernon Fronk was born June 28, 1917, at Spirit Lake, Iowa to Earl and Marjorie (Nelson) Fronk. He attended school in Spirit Lake until sixth grade and then graduated from Woonsocket, South Dakota High School. While in high school, he played lots of basketball and football. Wayne worked for the A & P Grocery in Denison and was a...
Robert Blackburn
Jul 3, 2011
Robert "Ed" Blackburn was born in Stone, Kentucky to Andrew and Noleeka Blackburn on September 17, 1938. He graduated from Belfry High School, Belfry, Kentucky in 1957. After high school, he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota to seek employment. He met his wife, Doreen Swenson, of forty-nine years and ten months in St. Paul, Minnesota. The couple resided in Minnesota for...
Kenneth Cable
Jul 2, 2011
Kenneth R. Cable was born February 7, 1926. At age 3, Ken was adopted by Emil and Grace Cable. He attended a country school as a young boy and received his GED at age 70. Ken served in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII as a Tech Sergeant and was discharged in 1946. Ken was united in marriage...
Lawrence Lambert
Jul 1, 2011
Lawrence Francis Lambert, 95, was born on June 14, 1916 (Flag Day) on a farm in Spirit Lake, IA, the third child of Roy and Josephine (Berg) Lambert. He attended a country, one-room schoolhouse located north of the farm. After eighth grade graduation from Orleans Independent School, Lawrence worked on his parents' farm until he entered the Army on April...
Linda Ratcliff
Jun 29, 2011
Linda Jo Ratcliff was born in Estherville Iowa on October 5, 1955 to Mary and Floy Wolterman. Linda Graduated from Spirit Lake High school in 1973. After high school, Linda worked in various restaurants in the area. She was also the bookkeeper for The Standard Station in Spirit Lake for many years. Linda Married Tom Ratcliff on Oct. 25.1986. They...
Richard Harmon
Jun 27, 2011
Richard Dean Harmon was born on December 13, 1934 to Emmlet and Pauline (Aasland) Harmon on a farm place near Joice, IA. He attended school at a country school near Joice, IA., also attending school in Lake Mills, IA., and graduating from Ventura High School in Ventura, IA. Dick made his home with Ed and Ardith Furness during his Jr....
Lyle Johnson
Jun 24, 2011
Lyle Johnson, 87, passed away Friday, June 24 at his home after a lengthy battle against cancer. Lyle was born July 27, 1923 to Frank and Ruby Johnson. Lyle married Beryl Bowden September 5, 1944. Lyle took great pride in his family of 7 children, 19 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren. Lyle is survived by his wife of 66 years:...
Betty Munster
Jun 23, 2011
Betty Lorraine (Wilson) Munster, the daughter of Sam and Elsie (Gathman) Wilson was born on September 17, 1927 in Hartley, Iowa. She spent her childhood in Hartley and graduated from Hartley High School in 1945. Upon graduation, Betty taught rural school until 1949. Betty was united in marriage to Harold Munster on June 12, 1949 in Hartley, Iowa. The couple...
Jeffrey Downing
Jun 23, 2011
Jeffrey Lynn Downing was born to Dean and Beverly (Lander) Downing on September 15th, 1954 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a 1972 graduate of Milford High School. He lived in Milford for many years before moving to San Antonio, TX, where he resided with his Fiancé Beth Nicgorski until the time of his death. Jeff served proudly in both...
Audrey Kuhlman
Jun 17, 2011
Audrey Kay Kuhlman, of Milford, IA, was called home to the Lord on June 17th, 2011. Audrey was born August 13th, 1946 in Battle Creek, IA to Delbert and Jean (Negless) Steinbach and raised in Danbury, IA. Audrey spent her life on earth as a servant of the Lord. In life she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister...
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