Stories from Friday, August 15, 2014

The chainsaw carving artists competing in this weekend's Wood Wine & Blues festival in Storm Lake got started on their entries Friday afternoon along the walkway in Sunrise Park, after the heavy rain earlier in the day cleared out. They will continue to perfect their sculptures into Sunday...

Coral Isle Deal, age 16, of Early, departed on Tuesday, August 12, after being involved in a tragic and shocking car accident. Coral was born on January 2, 1998, in Worthington, Minn., to John W. and Shelli (Ross) Deal. She was enrolled to start her junior year at East Sac County High School...

Chad M. Einerwold, age 42, of Alta, passed away on Thursday, August 7, at the Methodist Manor Retirement Community of Storm Lake. A private family memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 16, at the Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Alta. A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 16, after the memorial service, starting at 2:15 p.m. at the funeral home. The Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Alta is in charge of arrangements...

Chad M. Einerwold, age 42, of Alta, passed away on Thursday, August 7, at the Methodist Manor Retirement Community of Storm Lake. A private family memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 16, at the Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Alta. A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 16, after the memorial service, starting at 2:15 p.m. at the funeral home. The Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Alta is in charge of arrangements...

Dennis "Denny" Holmstrom, age 68, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Friday, August 15, at his home in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 19, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the Storm Lake Cemetery in Storm Lake. Visitation will take place Monday, August 18, from 5-8p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements...