November 25, 1940 - September 23, 2022

A private graveside service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Lakota.

James John Bruer was born November 25, 1940, in Buffalo Center, son of Peter and Lenora (Meyer) Bruer. He grew up in Lakota and attended Lakota High School through the 10thgrade. He then joined the Air Force and obtained his GED. He joined the Air Force in 1958 and was honorably discharged in 1964.

March 25, 1941 - September 30, 2022

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church – Spencer. Monsignor Ken Seifried officiating. Military services conducted by American Legion Glen Pedersen Post #1 and V.F.W. Clay County Post #3159. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Algona, on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. Arrangements by Warner Funeral Home, Spencer, www.warnerfuneralhome.com

September 17, 1935 - September 27, 2022

Thelma Delores Knoer, age 87, was called to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Thelma passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Her earthly life ended with courage, dignity and grace. Thelma is survived by her husband of 66 years, and their four daughters and their families, Debra (Terry) Meyer, Diane Avery, Cheryl Benson and Cindy Knoer.

November 16, 1923 - September 25, 2022

August 26, 1954 - September 15, 2022

Holly Filson-Heath, age 68 of Algona, passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, at her home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 4 until 6:30 p.m. at the Water’s Edge Nature Center in Algona. Lentz Funeral Home of Algona is assisting the family. www.lentzfuneralhome.com

MARVIN STROEBEL: October 15, 1939 - September 21, 2022

Marvin Stroebel, 82, of Titonka died Wednesday at the Titonka Care Center.  A memorial service was held on Monday at 11 a.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Titonka with Pastor Judy Junkermeier officiating.  Inurnment followed at Buffalo Township Cemetery near Titonka. Online condolences may be left to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

January 22, 1918 - September 19, 2022

Lucile Nelson, 104, of Wesley, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at Franklin Country View in Hampton. A funeral Mass was held 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Divine Mercy Parish – St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wesley. Burial was at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Wesley. Visitation was at 9:30 – 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Wesley.

July 25, 1929 - September 16, 2022

HOLLY FILSON-HEATH, 68, ALGONA: passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. Her family is planning a Celebration of Life. The date and time are pending. www.lentzfuneralhome.com

February 26, 1925 - September 12, 2022

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church in Algona with Pastor Walter Reemtsma officiating. Burial was held in East Lawn Cemetery. Visitation was held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17  at the First Presbyterian Church in Algona.

Glenn W. Jones (Jonesy) passed away peacefully in his sleep at home Sept. 12, at the age of 97.

December 8, 1953 - September 11, 2022

A Celebration of Life for Marilyn E. Eichenberger, 68, of Lakota, was held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at the Eagle Center in Lakota. Burial followed at Highland Home Cemetery in Ledyard. Marilyn died peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 11.

March 11, 1935 - September 17, 2022

October 30, 1948 - July 26, 2022

Cynthia “Cindy” Long Loebach, formerly Cindy Welch, died of cancer on July 26, 2022, in Nampa, Idaho. She was at home and surrounded by family when she passed.

Cindy was born Oct. 30, 1948, in Algona. She graduated from Iowa State University and enjoyed a long career as a Medical Technologist. She married Bob Welch in 1971 and they raised two children, Matthew and Elizabeth, before divorcing in 1991.

September 7, 1938 - September 15, 2022

April 27, 1927 - September 13, 2022