David Ralph Smith

David Ralph Smith

David Ralph Smith, 70, of Milford, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, September 30th. Dave was born November 17, 1950, to Bonnie (Brown) and Francis “Smitty” Smith. In 1970, Dave graduated from Spirit Lake High School and started working for...
Mark Elon Donkersloot “Maven”

Mark Elon Donkersloot “Maven”

Mark Elon Donkersloot “Maven”, the fourth of five children born to Ed and Alma (Rons) Donkersloot, entered the world on July 14, 1957, in Sheldon, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm on the east edge of Sanborn, Iowa, along with his siblings: Lyle, Leanne, Mary, and...
Bob “Boodie” Koenen

Bob “Boodie” Koenen

Bob “Boodie” Koenen, 67, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Boodie was born on June 29, 1954, to Walter and Rosemary Walton Koenen of Spencer, Iowa. He is survived by his wife Deborah Mitzlaff Koenen of Arnolds Park, IA; and three daughters:...
Terry Owen Menefee

Terry Owen Menefee

Terry Owen Menefee of Casa Grande, Arizona, passed away on August 17, 2021. He was surrounded by family and passed peacefully. He was 79 years old. Terry was born June 24, 1942, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, and grew up in the Iowa Great Lakes, calling Arnolds Park home. He...
Bette Jo Miller

Bette Jo Miller

  Bette Jo Miller, 95, of Spirit Lake, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Arrangements are under the direction...