OBITUARIES
Rev. Phillip Olson
Jul 21, 2021
Phillip E. Olson, 73, of rural Ossian, Iowa, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, July 21, 2021, at his home, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, 28873 State Street, Eldorado, IA 52175 with Rev. Mike Blair presiding. Burial will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery, rural...
Doyle Heyveld
Jul 20, 2021
Doyle Gene Heyveld died peacefully on July 20, 2021 in Decorah, Iowa following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease; he was 66. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church at 302 West Broadway in Decorah with Rev. Hyeunmee “Mee” Kang presiding. Burial will be in the Phelps Cemetery in Decorah....
Kristine Snyder
Jul 15, 2021
Kristine Marie Snyder passed away on July 15, 2021. She was born on July 14th, 1961, to Steflet and Mary Lou (Carter) Rauk. Kristine attended Decorah schools, was active in the marching band, and graduated from Decorah High School. On August 13, 1983, she married the love of her life, Eric “Rick” Snyder. The two relocated to Cedar Falls and...
Shirley Holtz
Jul 5, 2021
Shirley Holtz, age 64 of Decorah, IA, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Accura Healthcare of Cresco. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Decorah, IA. With Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church...
Amy Rue
Jul 5, 2021
Amy Harriet Hovden Rue passed away Monday morning, July 5, 2021, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, at the age of 99 – 22 days short of her 100th birthday. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 9, 2021, at Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah, immediately followed by a brief graveside service and burial at the Lincoln Cemetery...
William Galligan
Jul 3, 2021
William Galligan, age 59, of Waverly, IA, died on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at UW Madison Hospital in Madison, WI. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at St. Luke's Catholic Church in St. Lucas, Iowa, with Rev. Nick Radloff presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from...
Norbert Bohr
Jul 2, 2021
Norbert Bohr, age 81 of Decorah, IA passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at his home in Decorah surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Decorah, IA. With Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will be in the St. Benedict Cemetery in...
Steve Sindelar
Jul 1, 2021
Steve Sindelar, age 77 of Fort Atkinson, IA died on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the Ossian Senior Hospice. His funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Calmar Lutheran Church, 200 East Street in Calmar with Rev. Daryl Thompson presiding. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Fort Atkinson. Visitation will...
Leroy Sabelka
Jun 30, 2021
LeRoy Sabelka, age 83 of Decorah, IA passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family, Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, WI. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Ave in Decorah on Friday, July 9, 2021 with a Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Donald...
Sharon Kumpf
Jun 29, 2021
Sharon A. Kumpf, age 82, of Iowa City, IA and formerly of Decorah, IA, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Colonial Manor in Amana, IA. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2021 at Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah with Rev. Rev. Stacey Nalean - Carlson officiating. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah....
Marlene Berg-Gearhart
Jun 29, 2021
Marlene L. Berg-Gearhart, 84, passed away at home in Camdenton, Mo., surrounded by family on June 29, 2021. She was born to Clarence and Olga Berg (Qualley) on Feb. 10, 1937, in Decorah, Iowa. Marlene was baptized and confirmed at Decorah Lutheran Church. She was raised in Decorah and received her high school education from Decorah High School. Marlene was...
Michael Grove
Jun 27, 2021
Michael K. Grove, age 54, of Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 27, 2021 from a massive heart event. Michael was born on September 13, 1966 in Pawpaw, Michigan to the late Kenneth Grove and Colleen Springsteen Brosnan. In 1985, Michael graduated from Dowagiac High School in Dowagiac, Michigan. He received his Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems from...
Charlene Zweibohmer
Jun 22, 2021
After battling cancer for six years, Charlene Zweibohmer age 69, of Ossian, Iowa died on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 surrounded by family and loved ones at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church at 402 East Main St. in...
Debra Geske
Jun 22, 2021
Debra Rosheim Geske, a beloved mother, sister, friend, and retired flight attendant, passed away June 22, 2021, at Wellington Place in Decorah, Iowa. She was 70. Born in Spring Grove, Minnesota on May 30, 1951, Deb later moved to Decorah, Iowa where she graduated from Thomas Roberts High School in 1969. Deb then earned a bachelor’s degree in 1973 from...
Lois Ryan
Jun 20, 2021
Lois Ryan age 65, from Decorah, IA passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. There will be no formal services for Lois. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be sent to her family at: 301 West Day Spring Rd, Decorah, IA 52101. Lois Mae Ryan was born on January 21,...
Terry Throndson
Jun 18, 2021
Terry Owen Throndson, age 59 of Decorah, died Friday morning, June 18, 2021, at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester MN after a brief illness and surgery. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Decorah Lutheran Church with Rev. Peter Kowitz officiating. Burial will be in the Union Prairie Cemetery in Decorah. Visitation will begin at...
Linus Bullerman
Jun 10, 2021
Linus Bullerman, age 67, of Decorah, IA, died on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Crossing Rivers Health Systems in Prairie Du Chien, WI. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 307 West Main Street, Decorah, IA, with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will be in the St. Benedict...
Helen Olson
Jun 6, 2021
Helen Elaine (Jacobson) Olson passed away peacefully of natural causes at the Barthell Eastern Star Home on Sunday night June 6, 2021, with her loving family by her side. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 11, 2021 at Decorah Lutheran Church with Rev. Peter Kowitz officiating. Burial will be in the Phelps Cemetery in Decorah. Visitation...
Phyllis Maroushek
Jun 6, 2021
Phyllis Maroushek age 68, from Decorah, IA passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Big Canoe Lutheran Church- 1316 Big Canoe Rd. Decorah, IA. With Rev. Waldemar Gies presiding. Visitation will be Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 4:00-7:00...
Diann Svenson
Jun 4, 2021
DiAnn M. Svenson, age 77, of Decorah, IA passed away in her sleep at home on Friday, June 4, 2021. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 10, 2021, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah with Rev. Donald Hertges officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Benedict Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Thursday...
