LaVonne Peterson, 92, of Spencer, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at the St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer.

John W. Lattner, 72, of Peosta, Iowa, passed away on Aug. 20, 2024 at Mercy One Hospital in Dubuque after a short illness.

The family of Jeannie Seely, of Spencer, is saddened to announce her passing on Aug. 4, 2024, age 79.

Dolores Marie Schmidt, the daughter of Peter and Alvina Meyer Herges, was born in Glencoe, Minnesota. Her childhood days were spent in Melrose, Minnesota, where she attended St. Boniface Grade School and Melrose High School. After High School, she went to work as a secretary for a larger local factory, her husband’s Farm & Home Stores (Shoppers Supply) and was a stay-at-home mother, which she excelled in.

Claudia Kay (Pfeiffer) Nichols, born Jan. 13, 1952, in Marshalltown, died peacefully in her home on Aug. 21, 2024.

Left to cherish her memory are her three children: Andy (Haley) Nichols, their children, Asher, Lily and Greta. Katy Carey (Joe), their children, Olivia, Jackson and Janey. Molly Fitch (Phil), their children, Tommy and Ben. Her siblings, Amy (Todd) Doyle and Beth (Steve) Rodgers. Her mother, Kay Pfeiffer, and her loving companion, Ron Williams.

Sharon Mae McClurg Burke passed away peacefully at home at the age of 84, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Sun City, California.

Claudia Nichols, 72, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at her home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Warner Funeral Home in Spencer is in charge of arrangements, www.warnerfuneral.com.

Randy Ray Davis, 63, passed away on June 19, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Born on June 18, 1961, in Spencer, Randy spent his formative years in the community, attending Spencer Community Schools and graduating from Spencer High School.

Barbara Lee Joenks, the daughter of Lewis “Butch” and Beneta (Cole) Williams, was born March 30, 1942, in Sioux Rapids. Her childhood was spent in Sioux Rapids where she attended and graduated from Sioux Rapids Community School.

On Sept. 7, 1959, Barb was united in marriage to Ronnie Joenks at the United Methodist Church in Sioux Rapids. They were blessed with three children.

Susanne Bicknese died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at her residence in Spencer. Celebration of life is Saturday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Pearson Lakes Arts Center, Okoboji. Warner Funeral Home, of Everly, is in charge of arrangements, www.warnerfuneralhome.com.

Janice Liekweg, 84, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at St. Luke Lutheran Home. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Spencer. Interment is in Zion Reformed Cemetery in Sheffield at noon Tuesday, Aug. 20. Warner Funeral Home of Spencer in charge of arrangements, www.warnerfuneral.com.

Dennis Johnson, 74, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at Northshire in Spencer. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Lone Tree Cemetery in Sioux Rapids followed by the burial. Warner Funeral Home, of Spencer, is in charge of arrangements, www.warnerfuneralhome.com.

Nita Joan McLaughlin, 86, of Holland, Michigan, formerly of Marathon, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Holland.

Visitation was held on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, 5-7 p.m. at Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City is in charge of the arrangements.

Sue Ellen Long, 75, of Lohrville, died Saturday, Aug.10, 2024, at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. No services will be scheduled. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.brucesfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Marilyn Hoffrichter, 84, of Spencer, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at First Baptist Church, in Spencer. Burial will take place at Summit Township Cemetery in rural Spencer. Hoffrichter passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at Lakes Regional Hospital in Spirit Lake. Warner Funeral Home of Everly is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent at www.warnerfuneral.com.