Stories from Thursday, January 2, 2014

Norene Martin, age 76, of Storm Lake, died Tuesday, December 10, at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral services were held Monday, December 16, at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Burial followed in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements...

Maurice W. Smith, age 92, of Fonda, passed away Wednesday, December 11, at the Fonda Nursing & Rehab Center. Funeral services were held Monday, December 16, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Fonda by Father Siby Punnoose. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery in Pocahontas, following the lunch. Visitation took place one hour prior to the service at the church. The Mahaney Funeral Home in Fonda is in charge of the arrangements...

Elmer Staiert, age 94, of Sac City, and formerly of Fonda, died Friday, December 13, at the Loring Hospital in Sac City. Father John McGuirk celebrated a Funeral Mass on Wednesday, December 18, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sac City. Memorial contributions may be made in Elmer's name and left in the care of the funeral home at 1615 W. Milwaukee Ave., Storm Lake, 50588. The Mahaney Funeral Home in Fonda is in charge of the arrangements...

Henrietta Nerina Kestel, age 93, of Storm Lake, died Monday, December 16, at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 19, at 10:30 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your choice at Genesis Development in Storm Lake or the St. Mary's Parish Center Campaign. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements...

Gertrude Reng, age 108, of Sioux Rapids, died Monday, December 16, at the Sioux Care Center in Sioux Rapids. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 20, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids. Burial will be in the Lone Tree Cemetery in Sioux Rapids. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of the arrangements...

Walter L. Biede, age 67, of Storm Lake, died December 17, at his home in Storm Lake. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, December 20, from 5-7 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake where the family will be present the entire time. Burial will be at a later date. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements...

Funeral services for 70 year old Sheila Sliefert of Dow City, will be held Saturday, December 21, at the United Methodist Church in Dow City. Graveside services will be held Monday, December 23 at 11 a.m. at the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison is in charge of arrangements...

Ruth L. Gorman, age 88, of Storm Lake, died December 15, at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Graveside services were held Thursday, December 19, at 1:30 p.m. at Poland Township Cemetery in Marathon. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements...

Gertrude Reng, age 108, of Sioux Rapids, died on Monday, December 16, at the Sioux Care Center in Sioux Rapids. Funeral services were held Friday, December 20, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids. Burial was in the Lone Tree Cemetery in Sioux Rapids. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of the arrangements...

Ballard James Smith, Sr., age 80, of Arthur, passed away on Thursday, December 12, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, of Omaha, Neb. Funeral Services were held Monday, December 16, at the Faith Bible Christian Outreach Center of Storm Lake, with Pastor Loren E. ...

Joseph W. Wagner, age 81, of Alta, passed away on Sunday, December 15, at the Sunset Knoll Care and Rehabilitation Center of Aurelia. A funeral mass was held on Thursday, December 19, at 10:30 a.m. at the Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Alta with the Rev. ...

Walter L. Biede, age 67, of Storm Lake, died Tuesday, December 17, at his home in Storm Lake. A celebration of life was held Friday, December 20, from 5-7 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake where the family will be present. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements...

Helen Brehmer moved on to her heavenly home with her Savior Jesus in the early morning on Tuesday, December 24th at her residence at Oakwood Assisted Living in Stephenville, Texas, surrounded by her son and daughter. Funeral services were held Monday, December 30, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial was in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements...