Published Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Keith John Block, son of Wallace and Bertha Block was born Aug. 7, 1939 in George. He attended Storm Lake High School. On Aug. 21, 1960, Keith was united in marriage to Marlene Klocko in Pocahontas.
Published Wednesday, May 1, 2019
James A. Miller, 84, former Storm Laker passed away at University Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nev. following a home explosion in Kingman, Ariz. He died Thursday, April 25 from massive burns and smoke inhalation. His son Paul is recovering at the same hospital.
Published Friday, April 26, 2019
Myron Nourse, 72, of Storm Lake died on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community.
No services will be held at this time. Burial will be in Storm Lake Cemetery. Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Myron Eugene Nourse, the son of Sawyer and Olive (Mullins) Nourse, was born on Feb. 9, 1947 in Storm Lake.
Published Friday, April 26, 2019
Joy Huegerich, 76, of Sioux Rapids, formerly of Varina, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.
Funeral mass was held on Wednesday, April 17, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Varina. Burial was in St. Columbkille Catholic Cemetery in Varina. Mahaney Funeral Home in Fonda was in charge of the arrangements.
Joyie (Birt) Huegerich, the daughter of Bernard Birt and Ramona Monselle, was born on Oct. 20, 1942 at Bagley, Minn.
She graduated in 1961 from Ruthven High School.
Published Friday, April 26, 2019
Joy Huegerich, 76, of Sioux Rapids formerly of Varina, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.
Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Varina. Burial will be in St. Columbkille Catholic Cemetery in Varina. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, April 16, from 5-7 p.m. with a rosary at 6:45 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m. all at the church. Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Published Friday, April 26, 2019
Aleene C. Johnson, 90, of Temple, Texas, formerly of Holstein, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Cornerstone Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation of Temple.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 15, at 1 p.m. at Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Holstein with the Pastor Jay Wallace officiating. Burial will be at Holstein Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service starting at 12 p.m. at Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Holstein.
Published Friday, April 26, 2019
Velma D. Blake, longtime resident of Schaller, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 at her daughter’s home in Austin, Texas on April 5, 2019.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 13, at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller. Burial was in Schaller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hands of Compassion, 840 West Center Street, Rochester, MN 55903.
Published Friday, April 26, 2019
Carolyn Bruns, 69, of Alta died April 9, 2019 at her home in Alta.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 13, at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Alta. The family requests that memorials be given to the Alta Fire Department: 201 E 2nd St. Alta, IA 51002 or a charity of your choice in Carolyn’s name.
Carolyn Hatt was born Jan. 6, 1950 in Sioux City, the daughter of Richard and Grace (Gordon) Hatt.
Published Friday, April 26, 2019
Aleene C. Johnson, 90, of Temple, Texas, formerly of Holstein, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Cornerstone Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation of Temple.
Funeral service was held on Monday, April 15, at Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Holstein. Burial was at Holstein Cemetery.
Aleene Johnson was born Dec. 4, 1928 in Holstein, to William and Lena Meyer. Aleene was united in marriage to Arnold Johnson. She enjoyed working outside on the lawn, gardening and taking care of her pets.
Published Friday, April 26, 2019
Funeral services for Ray J. Vring, 81, of Alta, will be held Wednesday, April 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Church of Christ in Alta, with Pastor Ben Michaels officiating. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Hanover. Redig Funeral Home in Aurelia is in charge of arrangements.
Ray John Vring was born Jan. 19, 1938 the son of John Dietrich and Edna Marie (Hustedt) Vring at home north of Aurelia in Afton Township, Cherokee County. He attended school in Aurelia and Alta.
On June 22, 1962 Ray was united in marriage to Carolyn Dirks in Jackson, Minn.
