OBITUARIES
Joseph Krueger
Jun 25, 2024
Joseph Leo Krueger, age 42, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota after a year-long struggle with Stage IV Cancer. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024, at First Lutheran Church – 604 W. Broadway St., in Decorah with Rev. Michael Wilker presiding. Burial will...
Lyla Steele
Jun 24, 2024
Lyla Steele, age 86, of Decorah, IA, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the First Lutheran Church - 604 W Broadway St. in Decorah with Rev. Michael Wilker presiding. Her burial will be at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Spring...
Marvin "Marv" Hovden
Jun 8, 2024
Marvin Hovden age 93 of Decorah, IA passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, IA. A celebration of life will be held for Marv on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Winneshiek County Fair Community Building. Burial will be in the Russell Cemetery at a later date. Marvin Hovden...
Lilian Ross
Jun 8, 2024
Lilian Ross age 77 of Decorah (formerly Gig Harbor, WA) passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Wellington Place in Decorah. There are no formal services planned for Lilian. She is survived by her husband: William Ross. Daughter: Adrianne (Timothy) Schlapp, Decorah, IA; Son: Daniel Ross.
Darrel Hager
Jun 7, 2024
Darrel Hager age 83 of Decorah, IA passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Barthell O.E.S Home in Decorah. There are no formal services planned for Darrel at this time. His burial will be at Eastern Star Cemetery in Aline, Oklahoma, at a later date. Born to Olin and Edna (Grove) Hager on September 13, 1940, in Aline, OK,...
Charles Klimesh
Jun 7, 2024
Charles "Chuck" Klimesh, age 89 of Spillville, IA, died peacefully surrounded by his family, on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI, due to a sudden acute illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville with Rev. Henry Huber presiding. Burial will be...
Verna Hanson
Jun 2, 2024
Verna Hanson, age 85, of Decorah, IA, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 10, 2024, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago Street, Decorah, IA with Rev. Peter Kowitz presiding. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until...
David Stoen Sr.
Jun 2, 2024
David Stoen Sr. age 76 of Highlandville, IA passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. There are no formal services planned at this time. David reunited with his wife Dorothy on Sunday, June 2. Dave was born a proud Norwegian on October 16, 1947, in Highlandville, Iowa to Sophus and Polly Stoen. Dave's siblings...
Phillip Johnson
May 29, 2024
Phillip John Johnson (PJ) 75 of Ridgeway Iowa, peacefully passed away on May 29, 2024, in Decorah, IA. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Inwood Ballroom in Spillville, Iowa. PJ was born on August 20, 1948, in Decorah, during the fair to parents Carroll “Kelly” and...
Audrey "Joanne" Gregg
May 28, 2024
Audrey “Joanne” Gregg, age 93, of Burr Oak, IA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in West Union, IA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the Burr Oak Lutheran Church, 2358 – 360th Street, Burr Oak, IA, with Deacon Lisa Kammerer presiding. Visitation will be...
Julia Soland
May 27, 2024
Julia Soland, age 101, of Decorah, IA, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at her home in Decorah. Her Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Washington Prairie Lutheran Church, 1725 Washington Prairie Rd. In rural Decorah with Rev. Peter Kowitz presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from...
Joyce Spilde
May 27, 2024
Joyce Elaine Spilde (Goeke) 77, of Decorah, Iowa passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024, under the amazing care at Wellington. A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the Decorah Lutheran Church Joyce was born on January 5th, 1947, in Waukon, Iowa to parents Robert and Evelyn (Meyer) Goeke. She married Lester...
Rick Monson
May 14, 2024
Rick Monson, age 70, of Highlandville, IA passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, WI. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at St. Benedict Catholic Church - 307 West Main Street, Decorah, IA with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will be in the Big Canoe Cemetery...
Laurel Nordheim
May 10, 2024
Laurel Jean Nordheim age 66 of Decorah, IA passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare in New Hampton, IA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Helms Funeral Home 306 E. Water Street in Decorah. Burial will be at a later date in the Big Canoe Cemetery....
Rosalie Rast
May 1, 2024
Rosalie Rast, age 87, of Mason City, IA, (formerly of Sumner) passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mason City. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Calmar Lutheran Church with Rev. Daryl Thompson officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time...
Hubert Teslow
Apr 28, 2024
Hubert Teslow age 85, of Decorah, IA, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home in Decorah surrounded by his family. A memorial service for Hubert will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E. Water St., in Decorah with Rev. Michael Wilker presiding. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m....
Laverne Franzen
Apr 23, 2024
LaVerne Franzen, age 94, of St Lucas, IA passed away peacefully with his wife by his side and surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home in St. Lucas. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 29, 2024, at the St. Luke’s Catholic Church at 215 East Main St. St. Lucas, IA with Rev....
David Ryan
Apr 19, 2024
David Ryan age 58 of Burr Oak, IA, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago Street, Decorah, IA. There will be no visitation prior to the service on Saturday. Attendees are asked to...
Geneva Halverson
Apr 17, 2024
Geneva Halverson age 100 of Decorah, IA passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, IA. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at First Lutheran Church in Decorah with Rev. David Severtson presiding. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah. Geneva's service can be watched at the...
Donalee Burns
Apr 17, 2024
Donalee Burns, age 78, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Funeral Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Decorah Covenant Church (115 Washington St, Decorah, IA 52101) with Rev. Julie Chamberlain presiding. There will be a reception following the service at the VFW from 2:00 –...
