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John D. Shaw

August 12, 1952 - May 12, 2024

A funeral service for John D. Shaw, 71, of Fenton, will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fenton United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 17 at the Church and will continue one hour prior to the service on Saturday. 

Colleen Ruth Marlow

September 21, 1935 - May 3, 2024

A memorial service for Colleen Marlow, age 88, of Spirit Lake, will be held Friday, May 17, 2024, at 12 noon at Downtown Church in Milford. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the church.

Colleen Ruth Marlow, daughter of Patrick James McGuire and Me Le (Sherman) McGuire, was born Sept. 21, 1935, in Spencer. She peacefully passed away on May 3, 2024, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake at the age of 88.

Kelly Mitchell Morris

January 6, 1962 - May 1, 2024

Kelly Morris, age 63 of Lu Verne, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his home. A Celebration of Kelly’s Life will be held at a later date. Lentz Funeral Home of Algona is assisting the family.

Roger Lynn Keith

September 6, 1940 - May 6, 2024

Ann Marie Graham

February 3, 1958 - May 4, 2024

Ann Graham, age 66, of Algona, passed away on Saturday May 4, 2024, at her home. A Celebration of Ann’s Life will be held on Saturday May 11, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Lentz Funeral Home of Burt.

Ann Marie Foster, the daughter of Robert and Anna (Sankey) Foster was born on Feb.  3, 1958, in Algona. On Oct. 25, 1997, Ann was united in marriage with Jay Graham at Call Park in Algona. She had worked as a cashier at The Chrome for many years.

Marjorie Alice Person

May 25, 1929 - May 5, 2024

Lorraine Marie Berg

March 22, 1929 - May 4, 2024

A funeral service for Lorraine Berg will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024, at First United Methodist Church in Algona with Pastor Russ Jacobsen officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. A committal service will be held at Swea Township Cemetery, rural Swea City.

Judith Ann Rosenmeyer

December 31, 1941 - May 3, 2024

A funeral Mass for Judith Ann Rosenmeyer will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Divine Mercy Parish – St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 at Divine Mercy Parish – St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley. Burial will be held in the St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery following the Mass.

Lore Lin Kabrick

October 14, 1954 - April 23, 2024

Lore Lin Kabrick, 69 of St. Joe, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

Lore was born in Fort Hood, Texas as an Army brat who relocated several times across the United States and Germany until returning to Algona in 1963. While attending school in Algona, she nurtured her love of theater by participating in drama club and often being awarded the lead role in school productions.

Vickey LaRae Simonson

October 6, 1961 - April 15, 2023

Vickey LaRae Simonson, 62, of Shawnee, Okla. passed away on April 15, 2024, after a long health battle.

Vickey was born on Oct. 6, 1961, to Stan Simonson and Shirley Trollinger in Emmetsburg.

After graduating from high school, she continued her education through Oklahoma City Community College to obtain her degree in Business.

James "Jim" P. Elbert

April 23, 1938 - April 25, 2024

Ashley Rae Marlow

October 4, 1996 - April 22, 2024

Ashley Marlow, 27 of Burt, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at her home. Funeral services were Monday, April 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the Burt Presbyterian Church in Burt. Services were livestreamed via Lentz Funeral Home’s website. Interment took place at Burt Township Cemetery in Burt. Visitation was Sunday, April 28 from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Burt Presbyterian Church in Burt. Services were entrusted to Lentz Funeral Home of Burt.

Linda Ann Bonnett

June 14, 1951 - April 21, 2024

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Oakcrest Funeral Services. Burial was held in East Lawn Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the funeral service.

Linda Ann Bonnett was born June 14, 1951, in Algona; daughter of Robert and Loretta (Johnson) Bonnett. She grew up in Algona and graduated from Algona High School.

Barbara Jo Ann Merkle

October 20, 1964 - April 14, 2024

A memorial service for Barb and her father, Chuck, was held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Lu Verne United Methodist Church. Burial was held in the Lu Verne Township Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 at the Lu Verne United Methodist Church.

Charles Arthur Merkle

October 6, 1940 - April 14, 2024

A memorial service for Chuck and his daughter, Barb, was held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Lu Verne United Methodist Church. Burial was held in the Lu Verne Township Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 at the Lu Verne United Methodist Church.

Brian LeRoy Janssen

August 30, 1978 - April 7, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Brian LeRoy Janssen, 45, of Titonka was held Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Buffalo Creek Activity Center in Titonka. There was a “Last Call” at 5 p.m. conducted by the Titonka Fire Department.

Brian LeRoy Janssen was born Aug. 30, 1978, in Algona, son of LeRoy and Barbara (Torrence) Janssen. He grew up near Sexton attending Algona schools. He was married to Allie Ebaugh on April 28, 2012, in Ponce Inlet, Fla.

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