OBITUARIES
Peter Frana
Mar 9, 2024
Peter Frana age 57 of rural Decorah, IA passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, IA after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. There will be a private family graveside service at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery in Spillville, IA with Deacon Dan O'Brien presiding. A celebration of life for Peter will be held...
Bernadette Magner
Mar 8, 2024
Bernadette Agnes (Courtney) Magner, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 8th, 2024- she was 93 years old. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will be in St. Bridget...
Richard Thibadeau
Mar 8, 2024
Richard Thibadeau, age 68, of Decorah, IA, died at his home on Friday, March 8, 2024. There will be no formal services for Richard.
Linus Tekippe
Mar 5, 2024
Linus Tekippe age 62 of Fort Atkinson, IA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 304 Maryville St in Calmar with Rev. Henry Huber presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:30...
Ronald Ludeking
Mar 3, 2024
Ronald Ludeking, age 88, of Decorah, IA, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his home outside of Decorah surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Salem United Church of Christ, rural Waukon, IA, with Rev. Randy Kittelson presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery with full military honors...
Linda Kalke
Mar 2, 2024
Linda Kalke, age 67, of Decorah, IA, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, March 2, 2024. There will be a private family graveside service at Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah. Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Linda was born on November 3, 1956, in Decorah, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Betty (Flack) Lundt. She...
Marvin Ihde
Feb 29, 2024
Marvin Ihde, age 95, of Decorah, IA, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at his home in Decorah. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 4, 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 the time...
Virginia "Ginny" Boldt
Feb 28, 2024
Virginia “Ginny” Boldt age 79 of Highlandville, IA, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. There are no formal services planned at this time. Her wishes were to have her ashes spread out west in Yellowstone Park. Ginny is survived by her lifetime partner of 36 years: Cheryl Gulbranson of Highlandville. Brother: Skip...
Viola Bohr
Feb 26, 2024
Viola Bohr, age 95, of Decorah, IA, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Wellington Place Nursing Home in Decorah. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024, at St. Benedict Catholic Church - 307 West Main Street, Decorah, IA with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will be in the St. Francis de...
Rick Nesvik
Feb 26, 2024
Rick Nesvik, age 65, of Ossian, IA, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, WI. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Ossian Lutheran Church, 305 Jessie Street, Ossian, IA, with Rev. Daryl Schultz presiding. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March...
Betty Christensen
Feb 26, 2024
Betty Christensen, age 102, of Decorah, IA, passed away on February 26, 2024, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. There will be no formal services for Betty.
Arlin Branhagen
Feb 25, 2024
Arlin Branhagen, age 75, of Decorah, IA, died on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Winn Med in Decorah. Funeral Services will be at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Washington Prairie Lutheran Church, 1725 Washington Prairie Rd. In rural Decorah with Rev. Jennifer Edinger presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m....
Sandy Felke
Feb 24, 2024
Sandy Felke, age 75, of Decorah, IA, died on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her home in Decorah surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the Washington Prairie Lutheran Church, 1725 Washington Prairie Rd. In rural Decorah with Rev. Jennifer Edinger presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will...
Dawn Gillmeister
Feb 24, 2024
Dawn Gillmeister age 55 of Decorah, IA, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Winn Med in Decorah. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Full obituary to follow.
James "Jim" Slitor
Feb 22, 2024
James “Jim” Slitor, age 83, of Decorah, IA passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Wellington Place Nursing Home with his loving wife, Sherry, by his side. A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, March 1, 2024, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E. Water St. in Decorah with Rev. David Severtson officiating. Visitation will be from...
Phyllis Riehle
Feb 16, 2024
Phyllis Riehle, age 87, of Spillville, IA, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Wellington Place in Decorah, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, IA. Burial will be in the church cemetery immediately following the service with Rev. Henry Huber presiding....
Janelle Pavlovec
Feb 9, 2024
Janelle Pavlovec, age 83, of Decorah, IA, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, IA. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Rev. Henry Huber presiding. Visitation will...
Marlene Kipp
Feb 8, 2024
Marlene Kipp, age 71, of Festina, Iowa, died on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Festina, Iowa, with Rev. Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00...
Joyce Strand
Feb 2, 2024
Joyce Ann (Lien) Strand (Feb. 21, 1934 - Feb. 2, 2024) passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Joyce grew up in Clear Lake, IA, the daughter of Andreas and Sigrid (Folden) Lien. She was one of eight children in her family: Jane Schulte, Bill, Sterling (Pinky), Shirley Berrie, Nancy Weber, George and Mike Lien. She graduated from...
Gerald "Jerry" Halse
Jan 31, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Halse age 71, of Decorah, IA, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Winn Med in Decorah, IA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St., Decorah, IA, with Rev. Peter Kowitz presiding. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6,...
