OBITUARIES
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,...
Glenn Thunberg
Jan 30, 2024
Glenn Raymond Thunberg was called to his heavenly home at age 82. He passed peacefully at his home in Burr Oak on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Burr Oak Lutheran Church, 2358 – 360th Street, Burr Oak, IA, with Rev. David Werges presiding. Visitation will be from...
Marie Balk
Jan 29, 2024
Marie Balk age 93, of Decorah, IA, passed away on Monday January 29, 2024, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at St. Benedict Catholic Church 307 West Main Street, Decorah, IA with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Waucoma. Visitation...
Mary Ellen Holthaus
Jan 26, 2024
Mary Ellen Holthaus, age 84, of Decorah, IA, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Barthell Eastern Star Nursing Home in Decorah. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 5, 2024, at St. Benedict Catholic Church 307 West Main Street, Decorah, IA with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation...
Donald "Cookie Man" Blegen
Jan 25, 2024
Donald “Cookie Man” Blegen, age 81, of rural Decorah, IA passed away Thursday January 25, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday January 30, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church Locust, 1638 Big Canoe Road, Decorah, IA 52101. Rev. Randy Kittelson presiding. Visitation will be from 4 – 7 P.M. on Monday...
Callie Tweten
Jan 22, 2024
Callie Rae Tweten, age 3 months, of Decorah, IA passed away peacefully snuggled in the arms of her parents, on Monday, January 22, 2024, at University of Wisconsin Madison American Family Childrens Hospital (AFCH). Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 29, 2024, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago Street, Decorah, IA. There will be no visitation...
Robert Mcqueen
Jan 20, 2024
Robert M. “Bob” McQueen, age 99, of Decorah, formerly of Ridgeway, passed away on January 20, 2024, at Barthell Eastern Star nursing home in Decorah. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church - 302 W. Broadway St. Decorah, IA, with Rev. Catherine Stokes officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00...
Roger Goulson
Jan 18, 2024
Roger Wallace Goulson passed away from this life January 18, 2024. Roger was born September 21, 1927, on the family farm in Swift County, Minnesota to Adolph and Hannah Goulson. He is the youngest of 10 children. Roger grew up during the depression and while poor monetarily, the family was rich in love. He often told stories of his childhood:...
Gary Hill
Jan 18, 2024
Gary Hill, age 74, of Decorah, IA passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the Helms Funeral Home, 306 East Water St., in Decorah. A graveside service will be held at Canoe Ridge Lutheran Cemetery on Wednesday, January 24,...
Evelyn Bigler
Jan 18, 2024
Evelyn Bigler, age 86, of Decorah, IA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Wellington Place in Decorah, IA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St., Decorah, IA, with Rev. Peter Kowitz presiding. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on...
Vicky Osmundson
Jan 17, 2024
Vicky Osmundson, age 73, of Calmar, IA, passed away on January 17, 2024, after a long, arduous battle with Dementia/Alzheimer's. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 29746 Iris Rd, Ossian, IA 52161 with Rev. Zach Smith presiding. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 2,...
William "Bill" Langreck
Jan 15, 2024
William (Bill) Langreck, age 77, died Monday January 15, 2024 at Gundersen’s Health System in Lacrosse WI from complications due to a chronic lung condition. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the St. Luke’s Catholic Church at 215 East Main St., St. Lucas, IA with Rev. Nick Radloff presiding. Burial will be in...
Harvey Houck
Jan 14, 2024
Harvey Jacob Houck, age 92, of Decorah, IA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI after a short illness surrounded by family. A private family graveside service with full military rites will be held in the Burr Oak Cemetery with Rev. Peter Kowitz presiding. He was born in Twining, Michigan...
Rodney Houck
Jan 11, 2024
Rodney Houck age 62 of Decorah, IA, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the VA Hospital in Iowa City, IA. A private family graveside service was held for Rodney in the Burr Oak Cemetery. No other formal services will be held per Rodney's wishes.
Evelyn Bock
Jan 11, 2024
Evelyn Louise Bock, age 98, of Decorah, Iowa died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Eastern Star Nursing Home in Decorah, four days after her 98th birthday. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Helms Funeral Home, 306 East Water St, Decorah, IA. Rev. Doug Bryce presiding. The burial will be in...
