OBITUARIES
David Williams
Feb 12, 2022
David Welford Williams, Jr, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of February 12, 2022 in Decorah, Iowa at the age of 80. David was born on December 23, 1941 in Los Angeles to David Welford Williams and Ouida Maie (White) Williams. David’s father became a long-serving US District Court judge in Los Angeles, and David’s mother was...
Donald Hagert
Feb 10, 2022
Donald James Hagert, age 92, of Decorah died February 10, 2022, at Wellington Place, where he had resided for nearly five years. For over 35 years, Don was a large-engine diesel mechanic and fabricator of large motor equipment parts at Fred Carlson Company in Decorah. He had a private pilot's license, and on occasion would fly his personal airplane on...
Ruby Teslow
Feb 10, 2022
Ruby Teslow, age 88, of Decorah, IA, died on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the Barthell O.E.S Home in Decorah, IA. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 18, 2022, at the Glenwood Lutheran Church, 1197 Old Stage Road with Rev. Peter Kowitz presiding. Burial will be in the Glenwood East Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m.,...
Brian Thompson
Feb 9, 2022
Brian Thompson age 62, of Decorah, IA died on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 20, 2022, beginning at 12:00 p.m. at the Whalen Cabin - Phelps Park in Decorah, IA. Food and drinks will be provided. Memorials can be sent to: 601 S. Beaumont Rd,...
Serena Timp
Feb 7, 2022
Serena Timp age 88, of Ossian, Iowa died on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church at 402 East Main St. in Ossian, IA with Rev. Robert Gross presiding. Burial will be in the church...
Richard Stuckman
Feb 5, 2022
Richard Stuckman, age 96, of Decorah, IA passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. There will be no formal services for Richard. He will be buried in Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery. Richard Fredrick Stuckman was born on September 10, 1925 in Union Prairie Township, the only child of Eda Koening and...
Dorothy Larson
Feb 4, 2022
Dorothy M. Larson, age 96, of Decorah, IA, died Friday morning, February 4, 2022, at Wellington Place in Decorah. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2022, at Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah. Burial will be in the Madison Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Fjelstul Funeral Home. Dorothy Marcella (Opsahl)...
Larry Kirk
Feb 4, 2022
Larry Kirk, age 80, of rural Decorah, IA died on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Gundersen Health Systems in LaCrosse, WI. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the Burr Oak Lutheran Church, 2358 – 360th Street, Burr Oak, IA, with Pastor Doug Bryce presiding. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February...
Irene Floy
Feb 1, 2022
Irene Floy, age 84, of Decorah, IA passed away peacefully at her current home in Otsego with her son David and daughter in law Amy by her side on February 1st. Celebration of Life will be held at the Decorah Lutheran Church at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2022 with Pastor Peter Kowitz officiating. Burial will be at the Lutheran...
Benjamin Davis Lange
Jan 28, 2022
Benjamin Davis Lange, age 81 of rural Decorah, died on Friday, January 28, 2022 at his home. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 starting at 1:00 p.m. at the North Winneshiek School, 3495 North Winn Road, Decorah, IA 52101. There will be a meal following the service. “And one man in his time plays...
Jennifer Gossman
Jan 23, 2022
Jennifer Gossman, age 44, passed unexpectedly on January 23, 2022 at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, WI. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022 at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Decorah, IA. With Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at...
Joseph Wright
Jan 22, 2022
Joseph Wright, age 62 of Decorah, IA died on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at his home of natural causes. There will be a celebration of life held for Joe at a later date. Joe Wright was born Sept. 11, 1959 and passed away Jan. 22, 2022. Joe grew up in Fayetteville N.C. the youngest of four siblings to George and...
Jacqueline Thompson
Jan 15, 2022
Jacqueline Lee Thompson (Jackie), 74, died in her home in Decorah, Iowa on Saturday, January 15, 2022, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 21, 2022, at Decorah Lutheran Church with Rev. Peter Kowitz officiating. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah, in the spring. Visitation begins on...
Arla Ruffridge
Jan 13, 2022
Arla Ruffridge, age 95, of Decorah passed away peacefully on January 13, 2022, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. Funeral services will be held at the Decorah Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 with Pastor Peter Kowitz officiating. Burial will be at the Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be one hour before the...
Clarence Kruse
Jan 11, 2022
Clarence Kruse, age 81, of Decorah, IA died on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at his home of natural causes. Graveside services with Military Rites will be held at 11:00 a.m. on March 31, 2022 at St. Johns Catholic Cemetery in Fort Atkinson, IA. Clarence Kruse was born January 8, 1941, in Ft. Atkinson, IA, to Joseph and Teresa (Makovec) Kruse....
Harold Lee
Jan 10, 2022
Harold Lee, age 84, of Decorah, IA passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Winneshiek Medical Center. His funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St, Decorah, IA 52101 with Rev. Peter Kowitz and Marlin Mowry presiding. Visitation will be from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January...
William "Bill" Mclain
Jan 8, 2022
William “Bill” McLain, age 78 of Decorah, IA, died on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. His funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Avenue in Decorah with Matthew Alexander presiding. Burial will be in the Russell Cemetery with full military rites. A...
Wayne Clement
Jan 8, 2022
Wayne Clement, age 76 of Decorah, IA, died on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Ave in Decorah. Wayne Edward Clement was born on January 30, 1945 the son of Edward and Jennie (Linderbaum) Clement....
Charles Johnson
Jan 6, 2022
Charles Johnson, age 72, of Decorah, IA passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Ave in Decorah. He is survived by his wife: Diana Johnson, Decorah, IA. Daughter: Andrea Johnson, Decorah,...
Dale Underbakke
Jan 6, 2022
Dale Underbakke, of Burr Oak, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Green Lea Manor Senior Living in Mabel, Minnesota. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Burr Oak United Methodist Church with Pastor Linda Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Burr Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be...
