Obituaries

Lorraine Woltman, age 85 of Alta, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, at her home in Alta. Lorraine was born on December 10, 1934 to Ingval and Grace (Morris) Gunderson. She was baptized at the Bethany Lutheran Congregational Church in Jackson County, MN on February 3, 1935. Lorraine was raised in Minnesota, where she held the town of Bergen close to her heart. Many stories told of her time spent with her twin aunts, Petra and Clara, while living in Bergen with them...

September 28, 1922 - May 7, 2020

Jaci Hermstad, age 26, a true warrior and angel, passed away holding her loving parents’ hands on Friday, May 1, in their home in Spencer. Private family services will take place Friday, May 8, with a Celebration of Life service to follow at a later date. ...

Georgia Lauridsen Gray, 89, of Independence, died on Thursday, May 7, at the Buchanan County Health Center in Independence. A private graveside service will be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Independence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Georgia’s name may be made to the Lutheran Services of Iowa and EWALU...

August 13, 1929 - April 26, 2020

Madonna (Fitzgerald) Strait, a devoted wife and mother, and a long-time resident of Storm Lake. died Friday, April 17 at Methodist Manor nursing home at the age of 91, after enduring dementia for the past four years. Madonna was born on the family farm on April 11, 1929, the daughter of James D. ...

April 11, 1929 - April 17, 2020

Due to the regulations set by the Governor’s Public Health Disaster Declaration, no public visitation or service will be held at this time. A memorial mass will be held on July 25. Stanley Russell Smith was born on November 23, 1946 to Melvin and Almeda (Jones) Smith in Webb, Iowa. ...

Due to the regulations set forth by the Governor’s Public Health Disaster Declaration, no public visitation or service will be held at this time. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Julia Frances (Judy) Crowley was born in Palo Alto Memorial Hospital at 10th and Grand in Emmetsburg, on January 27, 1940, joining her parents, Joe and Della (Schwartz) Crowley, and her big sister, Maryanne (Charles) Slagle...

Fred Hall, age 70, of Storm Lake, died on Tuesday, April 14, at his home in Storm Lake. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements...

On Monday, April 13, Mareda Ewalt, loving wife, mother, and teacher, passed away at the age of 89. No services will be held at this time. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge. Mareda was born in City on December 11, 1930 to Louie and Mae Hansen of West Branch, Iowa. ...

May 24, 1953 - April 13, 2020

November 16, 1922 - April 10, 2020

September 8, 1934 - April 11, 2020

May 11, 1930 - March 23, 2020

Mars Domino, age 95 of Sac City, passed away on Sunday, April 5, at the Good Samaritan Society in Holstein. Milton Mars Domino was born on August 26, 1924, to parents Homer and Elizabeth (Riddler) Domino in Storm Lake, IA. He grew up with his parents and siblings in Early, where he attended school. Mars was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Early...

December 6, 1948 - April 2, 2020

Kimberly K. Blenner, age 57, of Schaller, died on Saturday, March 28, at Paula J. Baber Hospice House in Fort Dodge. Private family graveside service took place in the Schaller Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements...

Anna (Annie) Gingerich Vanora of Des Moines, passed away peacefully on March 30, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, with two family members at her side all day. She was born in Algona, IA on April 22, 1943 to Lester and Louise (Dreyer) Gingerich. ...

Due to the regulations set forth by the Governor’s Public Health Disaster Declaration, no public visitation or service will be held at this time. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Beverly Ann Berkland, daughter of Alvin and Luella (Meyer) Potratz, was born June 11, 1934 on her parents’ farm near Fenton. She began her education at country school for grades 1-3 and then attended parochial school at Lotts Creek for grades 4-8. She graduated from Fenton High School in 1952...

Carol Lea Melsha, age 67, of Alta, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died on Saturday, March 28, at home surrounded by her loved ones. A private service for family and friends will be held at a later date in her hometown of Alta. Carol was born December 27, 1952 to Wendell and Marlys (Kolpin) Ewoldt. Her father was a farmer and her mother was a teacher. She grew up helping her father on her family’s Century farm. Carol was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church (Hanover, Iowa)...

Justine Miller, age 36, of Storm Lake, died peacefully in Jesus’ arms on Sunday, March 22, at Wilderness Park in Lincoln, Nebraska. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements...

January 28, 1935 - March 22, 2020

December 27, 1952 - March 28, 2020

Helen R. Reis, age 97, of Fonda, died Thursday, March 26, at the Laurens Care Center in Laurens, Iowa. Private family services were held. Burial was in the St. Columbkille Cemetery in Varina, . The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements...