OBITUARIES
Carolyn Johnson
Aug 22, 2019
Carolyn F. Johnson, 101, who lived her first 98 years in Rockford, Ill, died August 22, 2019, at Decorah. She moved to Wellington Place where, for two and a half years, she enjoyed being close to family and found a new collection of friends among residents and staff. Decorah survivors are daughter Sunny (and Dale) Nimrod; grandchildren Andrew and Cristy,...
Dirinda Benzing
Aug 22, 2019
Dirinda Benzing, age 73, of Ossian, IA, died on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at her home in Ossian, IA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 31, 2019, at the Ossian Lutheran Church, 305 Jessie Street, Ossian, IA, with Rev. David Lenth presiding. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Ossian, IA. Visitation will be from 4:00...
Leroy Schlee
Aug 22, 2019
LeRoy Joseph Schlee, age 92, of Decorah, IA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon, Iowa surrounded by family. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah with Deacon Mike Ward presiding. Burial will be in the Phelps cemetery. Visitation...
Joseph "Joe" Hemesath
Aug 18, 2019
Joseph “Joe” Herman Hemesath age 86 of Decorah, IA, passed from this life following a short illness on Sunday, August 18, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, August 23, 2019 at the St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will...
Vernetta Cline
Aug 11, 2019
Vernetta Cline, age 91, of Decorah, IA died Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Wellington Place in Decorah. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m., Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Decorah Lutheran Church at 309 Winnebago St. in Decorah, burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, in Decorah. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 18, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at...
Jane Waniorek
Aug 11, 2019
Jane Waniorek, age79, of Decorah, IA died Sunday, August 11, 2019 at her home in Decorah. There will be a private family service at a later date. She was born in Waterloo, IA and lived there most of her life. She was the daughter of Delbert and Marie Akers Sr. She married to Phillip E. Waniorek Sr. and had five...
Gary Arner
Aug 8, 2019
Gary Arner, 68, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, August 8, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be Thursday, August 15 at 1 pm at the Decorah Fish Hatchery. Gary was born August 1, 1951 in Davenport, Iowa to Clarence and Norma Jean Arner. Gary was a wrestler in high school and competed at the state tournament. He graduated from...
Karen Skrypek
Aug 7, 2019
Karen Skrypek, age 76, of Calmar, IA died Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester MN. Memorial Mass will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 12, 2019 at the St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Calmar, IA Visitation will be after 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Karen is survived by her husband, Paul, their children Kathleen...
Marion Franzen
Aug 2, 2019
Marion Franzen, age 94, of Fort Atkinson, Iowa passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019, at Wellington Place in Decorah, IA. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 8, 2019 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson, IA with Rev. Aaron Junge officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m....
James "Jim" Mccaffrey
Aug 1, 2019
Jim McCaffrey, age 67, passed away August 1, 2019 at his home in Decorah.A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, August 6, 3 to 6 pm at McCaffrey’s Dolce Vita, 2149 Twin Springs Road in Decorah. Eulogy will be given at 3:30 pm. All are welcome.James Peter McCaffrey was born on January 20, 1952, the son of Leonard Peter...
Elizabeth "Betty" Kruse
Jul 31, 2019
Elizabeth “Betty” Kruse, age 102, of St. Lucas, IA, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Traditions in West Union, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas, IA, with Rev. Aaron Junge presiding. Burial will be in the Church cemetery. Visitation will be...
Guy Johnson
Jul 29, 2019
Guy Charles Johnson, pianist, beloved friend and mentor, passed on July 29, 2019 at the age of 85. Guy was a brilliant player - A prodigy who studied with the 20th Century’s most-renowned pedagogues. Born in Marinette Wisconsin, Guy grew up participating in the family business, practiced daily, and traveled weekly for lessons, in Milwaukee or Chicago. A brilliant player,...
Arlene Klimesh
Jul 29, 2019
Arlene Klimesh, age 97, of Fort Atkinson, Iowa passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at Wellington Place in Decorah, IA. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 5, 2019 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson, IA with Rev. Aaron Junge officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00-7:00 p.m....
Eunice Denk
Jul 27, 2019
Eunice Denk, age 78 of Decorah, IA, died on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Gundersen Health Systems in LaCrosse, WI. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 12:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July...
Randy Hauber
Jul 27, 2019
Randy Hauber, age 54, of Des Moines, IA formerly of Ridgeway, IA passed peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2019 at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, with Rev. Robert Gross presiding, burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation...
Jean Carter
Jul 25, 2019
Jean Carter, age 92, of Decorah, IA, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, August 31, 2019 at First United Methodist Church in Decorah with Rev. Hyeunmee Kang officiating. Jean Jacqueline (Erickson) Carter was born in West Union, IA, the daughter of Silas and...
Jack Anundsen
Jul 25, 2019
John K. “Jack” Anundsen, 90, of Decorah and Naples, FL passed away peacefully on July 25, 2019 at Vitas Inpatient Hospice Unit in Naples from complications from breaking both hips. He had been in declining health for some time. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Decorah Lutheran Church with Rev. Allen Vik and...
Edward Helgeson
Jul 23, 2019
Edward Helgeson, age 81 of Decorah, IA, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at his home in Decorah, IA. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 29, 2019 at the St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00...
Richard Sorenson
Jul 22, 2019
Richard Sorenson, age 57 of Decorah, IA, died on Monday, July 22, 2019 at his home in Decorah, IA. Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Phelps Cemetery in Decorah. Richard was born on December 5, 1961 to Elmer Sorenson and Shirley (Sorenson) Scott. Richard is survived by his mother Shirley Scott, Montello, WI. Sisters:...
Donald Zahasky
Jul 19, 2019
Donald Edward Zahasky, 91, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 19, 2019 at the Patty Elwood Center in Cresco, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah with Rev. Daniel Knipper officiating. Burial will be in St. Benedict Catholic...
