Feb 9, 2025

Rodney Jacobson, age 80, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025.

A visitation celebrating Rodney’s life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids.

Another visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 15, 2025,...

Feb 8, 2025

Shirley Kruse age 82 of St. Lucas, IA passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at New Hampton Nursing & Rehab Center surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 14, 2025, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 215 East Main St. St. Lucas, IA with Rev. Nick Radloff presiding. Burial...

Feb 8, 2025

Linda Louise Blake, 63 of Elkader, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, following a brief stay at MercyOne Hospital.

Linda was born March 26, 1961, in Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of John Kimber Jr and Vivian Marie (Linnane) Kimber. Linda’s youth was spent in rural Decorah with six brothers and three sisters. Mike, Julie, Russ,...

Feb 6, 2025

Susan Zeman, age 69, of Mechanicsville, IA passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Ed and Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit in St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa following a long struggle with kidney disease.

Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 307 W. Main St....

Feb 4, 2025

John C. Franzen of Decorah, Iowa, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at age 72.

The Celebration Service will be at noon on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E. Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101 with Pastor Peter Kowitz presiding. Burial will be in the St. Luke Catholic Cemetery, St. Lucas, Iowa in the spring....

Feb 3, 2025

Donald Lee Swanson, 86, passed away suddenly at his home in Decorah, IA on February 3, 2025, from complications related to his battle with cancer.

Don grew up in Sweet Home, OR with his older brother Bernard Swanson, born to Lloyd and Marie Swanson, on November 23, 1938. He honorably served our country in the U.S. Navy,...

Feb 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alexis Ann Franzen, age 24, formerly of Decorah, IA, who left this world on Monday, February 3, 2025.

A celebration of Alexis’ life will be held on February 17, 2025, at The Elks Club in Decorah, starting at 3 pm. Friends and family are invited to gather and share...

Jan 26, 2025

Dorothy Mae Brooks, age 93 of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, Iowa.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, February 3, 2025, at First United Methodist Church, 302 W Broadway St. Decorah, Iowa with Pastor Cat Stokes presiding. Burial will be held at Phelps Cemetery...

Jan 24, 2025

Randall "Randy" Dotzenrod, age 73, of Calmar, IA passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church 304 S Maryville St, Calmar, IA with Rev. Henry Huber presiding. Burial will be held...

Jan 22, 2025

Ann Rhodes, age 85, of Decorah, Iowa passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Barthell Eastern Star.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at First United Methodist Church, 302 W. Broadway St. Decorah, IA with Pastor Cat Stokes presiding. Burial will be at a later date. Lunch will be served immediately...

Jan 21, 2025

Coletta Fern Meyer, beloved daughter, mother, granddaughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the age of 36, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the Peace Lutheran Church, 745 County...

Jan 13, 2025

Louise Heying, age 83, of Calmar, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Ossian Care Center. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church 304 S Maryville St, Calmar, IA with Rev Henry Huber presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from...

Jan 9, 2025

Leona Kriener, age 90, of Cresco, IA passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Wellington Place in Decorah, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Little Turkey, IA with Rev. Nick Radloff presiding. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in the spring. Visitation...

Jan 9, 2025

Randy Erion, age 70, met his wife at the heavenly gates to begin their eternal adventure together on January 9, 2025. “…So Karen and Randy are in heaven together?” was asked by an innocent 6-year-old and exemplifies the significance of this reunion. He was cremated following a private blessing by Father Hertges, of St. Benedict Parish, while surrounded by loved...

Jan 4, 2025

Richard Albert Bina, age 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Burial service with military honors will be at 10 AM on Thursday, January 16th at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in Spillville Iowa near his beloved Turkey River. Memorial Service will be held at St Marys Catholic Church in Minooka, Illinois on Friday, January 17th at...

Jan 3, 2025

Wayne Tollefson, age 76, formerly of Decorah passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home in Central City, Iowa. A private graveside service will take place at Springfield Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18th, 2025, at the Central City Amvets, 16 S 4th St, Central City,...

Jan 3, 2025

Larry Geiselhart age 71 of Calmar, IA passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. There will be no formal services for Larry at this time. Per his request, there will be a gathering on June 21, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Chase the Adventure to celebrate his life. Times TBD....

Dec 30, 2024

Lillian Rose Chipera, age 92, of Fort Atkinson, IA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024, at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab Facility in New Hampton, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at St. Johns in Fort Atkinson, Iowa with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will be in the church...

Dec 25, 2024

Otis Tollefson, age 92, of Decorah, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Wellington Place in Decorah, Iowa. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, January 3, 2025, at First Lutheran Church, 604 W. Broadway St. Decorah, Iowa with Pastor Michael Wilker presiding. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be...

Dec 22, 2024

Anthony Joseph Kruse, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Barthell Eastern Star Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Parish in Festina, Iowa with Rev. Daniel Knipper officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30...