ESTHERVILLE — Juanita Marie Clabaugh, 72, of Estherville, died October 15, 2026, at Estherville Community Care Center, leaving her family with memories of her love for dancing, music, baseball and exploring new places.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2026, at Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel, 401 N. Seventh St., Estherville. Visitation will take place at the chapel from 10 to 11 a.m. before the service. Her final resting place will be East Side Cemetery in Estherville.
Juanita was born April 26, 1954, in Estherville to Donald and Mary (Crees) Clabaugh. She attended school in Lubbock, Texas, before returning to the Estherville area with her family. Over the years, she worked various jobs through ECHO.
Her father’s military service gave Juanita opportunities to travel across the United States and see many of its scenic places. Travel remained part of her enjoyment of life, including trips to Chicago to watch the Cubs play.
Music was another favorite pastime. Her tastes ranged from Elvis Presley and KISS to Native American music, and she enjoyed dancing. According to her obituary from Henry-Olson Funeral Home, Juanita also loved jewelry and frequently wore Native American jewelry and clothing.
In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling and earned several trophies.
Juanita is survived by her mother, Mary Clabaugh; siblings, Randy (Anne) Clabaugh and Tanya Clabaugh; nephew and nieces, Ryan (Rachel) Clabaugh, Miranda (Andy) Gill and Jenna (Tim) Dobner; 10 great-nieces and great-nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Clabaugh.
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