OBITUARIES
Donna Severson
Dec 19, 2023
Donna M. Severson, age 86, of Decorah, died Tuesday evening, December 19, 2023, after suffering an acute stroke at her home. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Donna Mae (Vine) Severson was born March 24, 1937, at home in rural Decorah, Iowa, the daughter of Alert and Gladys (Moen) Vine. She was united in marriage...
Thomas Swinburn
Dec 18, 2023
Thomas M. Swinburn, age 58, of Decorah, IA passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his home in Decorah, IA after a second brave battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the Helms Funeral Home, 306 E. Water St. in Decorah. Following the visitation, there will be a time...
Diane Hovden
Dec 14, 2023
Diane Hovden, age 87, of Ridgeway, IA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, WI surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Madison Lutheran Church with Rev. Nathan Wicks presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A lunch will follow...
John Lillegraven
Dec 9, 2023
John Lillegraven, age 85, of Decorah, IA, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at WinnMed Hospital, Decorah, IA, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1638 Big Canoe Rd, Decorah, IA with Rev. Randy Kittelson presiding. The burial will follow at the St. John’s Locust cemetery....
Lorene Annetta Geiselhart
Dec 9, 2023
Lorene Geiselhart, 94, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on December 9, 2023, at Barthell OES Home in Decorah, Ia. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Calmar Lutheran Church with Rev. Daryl Thompson officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the church cemetery. Lorene donated her...
Robert Rudolph
Dec 9, 2023
Robert "Bob" Earl Rudolph, age 67, of Houston, Texas, died on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his home of natural causes. A private family funeral service was held Saturday December 30, 2023, at Helms Funeral Home, Decorah, Iowa. Burial taking place at the Washington Prairie Lutheran Church cemetery, alongside his parents. Bob was born October 5, 1956, the son of...
Milfred "Miffy" Nelson
Dec 6, 2023
Milfred Nelson, age 93, of Decorah, IA, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Aase Haugen Home in Decorah. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago Street, Decorah, IA with Rev. Peter Kowitz presiding. Burial will follow at the Preston Veteran Cemetery in Preston, MN. Visitation will be from...
Ronald Hageman
Dec 4, 2023
Ronald Hageman, age 84, of Calmar, IA, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Ossian Senior Hospice. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 11, 2023, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 304 South Maryville Street, Calmar, IA, with Rev. Henry Huber presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00...
Elsie Jane Tollefson
Dec 1, 2023
Elsie Jane Tollefson, age 88, of Decorah, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Wellington Place, Decorah, IA. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 8, 2023, at First Lutheran Church, 604 W Broadway St. in Decorah. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery. Elsie's service will be livestreamed at the following link - https://youtube.com/live/zppUGD2bva0 Visitation will...
Dean "Beaver" Huinker
Nov 30, 2023
Dean Frances Huinker, commonly known as “Beaver,” 68, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN, with his loved ones by his side. A private family Memorial Mass will be held for Dean. Burial will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Cemetery. There will be a Celebration of Dean’s Life from 1:00-4:00...
Carolyn Flaskerud
Nov 28, 2023
Carolyn Flaskerud, age 89, of Decorah, IA, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. A private family service, conducted by Pastor Mike Wilker of First Lutheran was held at the Lutheran Cemetery Columbarium on December 20, 2023. Our family invites you to join us for desserts and coffee and sharing of your memories at...
Janice Krambeer
Nov 22, 2023
Janice Krambeer, age 75, of Decorah, Iowa passed away Wednesday November 22, 2023, at the WinnMed Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 27, 2023, at Glenwood Lutheran Church, 1197 Old Stage Road, Decorah, IA with Rev. Matthew Rossler presiding. The burial will follow at the Glenwood East cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. until...
William "Bill" Spilde
Nov 18, 2023
William (Bill) Spilde, age 85, of Decorah, IA passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at home with family by his side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago Street, Decorah, IA with Rev. Peter Kowitz presiding. The burial will follow at the Lutheran cemetery. Visitation will be from...
Robert Barth
Nov 15, 2023
Robert Barth age 96 of Decorah, IA passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Wellington Place in Decorah. A graveside service will be held at Phelps Cemetery at a later date. He was preceded in death by his parents: Melvin and Florence (Anderson) Barth. Brother: Dewey (Ellen Ruth) Barth. Niece: Susan Barth.
Maureen (Mcconnell) Yahr
Nov 15, 2023
Maureen “Mags” McConnell Yahr, age 64, of Decorah, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023, due to surgical complications to treat metastatic breast and bone cancer, surrounded by her family at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at St. Benedict Catholic Church 307 West Main Street, Decorah,...
Madonna Schmitt
Nov 14, 2023
Madonna Schmitt, age 90, of Fort Atkinson, IA died on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Wellington Place nursing home in Decorah. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, at the St. Luke’s Catholic Church- 215 East Main St. in St. Lucas, IA with Father David Beckman presiding. Burial will be in the St. Luke’s...
Kenneth Melby
Nov 10, 2023
Kenneth Norman Melby "Ken", age 87, of Decorah, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Winn Med Hospital, Decorah, IA. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the First Lutheran Church, 604 W Broadway St. in Decorah with Rev. David Severtson presiding. Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December...
Marian Brynsaas
Nov 10, 2023
Marian Brynsaas, age 89, of Decorah, IA, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at WinnMed Hospital, Decorah, IA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago Street, Decorah, IA with Rev. Peter Kowitz presiding. The burial will follow at the Phelps cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. until the...
Amelia Folkedahl
Nov 9, 2023
Amelia Folkedahl age 23 of Decorah, IA passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Waverly Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago Street, Decorah, IA. There will be no visitation prior to the service. Attendees are asked to please come in and be seated. Amelia's service...
Rosalyn Eppens
Nov 9, 2023
Rosalyn Mae Eppens, 91, of Decorah, IA, passed away on November 9, 2023, at Barthell Eastern Star Home in Decorah. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church, 302 W. Broadway St, Decorah, IA, with Rev. Catherine Stokes officiating. Burial will be in Phelps Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour...
