OBITUARIES
Lawrence "Larry" Ehler
Dec 18, 2024
Lawrence “Larry” Ehler, age 70, of Calmar, IA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Accura Healthcare in Cresco, Iowa, following a gradual decline from advanced hydrocephalus. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Parish in Festina, Iowa with Rev. Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be...
Jean Iverson
Dec 16, 2024
Jean Iverson, age 90, of Decorah, IA passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Aase Haugen in Decorah. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Helms Funeral Home - 306 E. Water St., in Decorah. Private Burial will take place at Newburg Methodist Cemetery in Mabel, MN. Memorial service will be...
Rita Snyder
Dec 15, 2024
Rita Snyder age 82 of Decorah, IA passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Wellington Place in Decorah. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Washington Prairie Lutheran Church, 1725 Washington Prairie Rd., rural Decorah with Rev. Kim Smith presiding. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 4:00...
Lavonne "Bonnie" Syverson
Dec 14, 2024
LaVonne “Bonnie” Syverson, 91, died on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Wellington Place in Decorah, IA. Funeral service will be on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Springfield Lutheran Church, 1969 Middle Calmar Rd., Decorah, with Rev. Daryl Thompson presiding. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service...
Kimberly Teslow
Dec 12, 2024
Kimberly Teslow age 72 of Decorah, IA passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Waukon, IA. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 20, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Helms Funeral Home, 306 East Water St., in Decorah, Iowa. Interment will take place in Manchester, Iowa. Kimberly was born on March 9, 1952,...
Gary Ames
Dec 6, 2024
Gary Ames, age 84, of Calmar, IA passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin, MN. A private graveside service will be held at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in McGregor, IA. Celebration of Life will be held at Pivo Brewery 101 Huber Dr. Calmar, IA 52132, on December 13, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m....
Valois Mandsager
Dec 3, 2024
VaLois Mandsager age 82 of Northfield, MN (formerly of Decorah, IA) passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Wellington Place in Decorah. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, 604 W. Broadway, Decorah, with Rev. David Severtson presiding. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the...
Corliss Peters
Nov 29, 2024
Corliss Peters, age 88, was born on January 27, 1936, in Manson, Iowa, and passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, at Regional Health, Cresco. A private family service will be held in the coming weeks. Born to Gerd and Hanna Peters, Corliss graduated from Manson High School in 1954 and joined the Navy that same year. In 1956, he...
Karen Rue
Nov 29, 2024
Karen Rue age 57 formerly of Decorah, IA passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at WinnMed in Decorah. There will be no formal services for Karen. She is survived by her daughters: Heather Rue, Charles City, IA; Kimberly (Austin) Stovall, Granbury, TX. Son: Nathan (Makenzie) Rue, Waco, TX. Grandchildren: Gunnar and Tanner Summers; Jasmine and Harper Rue; Logan, Avery,...
Lynne Seabrooke
Nov 27, 2024
Lynne Seabrooke age 64 of Calmar, IA passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at her home in Calmar after battling cancer. A celebration of life will be held for Lynne on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the South Winn Golf & Country Club, 2585 175th St., Calmar, IA 52132 from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. A private family graveside service...
Derald Tieskoetter
Nov 26, 2024
Derald Tieskoetter, age 82, Decorah, passed away on November 26th, at Aase Haugen Nursing Home after a short stay. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 307 W. Main St. Decorah, IA 52101. Burial to follow at St. Bridgets Cemetery, 253rd Ave 310th St. Bluffton, IA. Visitation...
Jerry Zbornik
Nov 25, 2024
Jerry Zbornik age 76 of Decorah, IA (formerly of Waterloo, IA) passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at WinnMed in Decorah surrounded by family. A small memorial service will be held for Jerry at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery & Mausoleum, 3669 Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703 with full military rites....
Alice Ruffridge
Nov 25, 2024
Alice J. Ruffridge, age 76, of Decorah, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on November 25, 2024, after a short illness. A private family service will be held on November 30, 2024. A celebration of life will be held for the public at the Elks Club in Decorah, on November 30, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00...
Mary Rodman
Nov 24, 2024
Mary Alice (Wilson) Rodman, age 92, passed away at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on November 24, 2024, due to complications from a fall. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 East Water Street, Decorah, Iowa, with Reverend Catherine Stokes officiating. Visitation will be one...
Neva Emery
Nov 24, 2024
Neva Emery age 90 of Decorah, IA passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Wellington Place in Decorah. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Burr Oak Cemetery with Rev. Peter Kowitz presiding. Neva was born June 11, 1934, on the family farm in Winneshiek County near Bluffton, Iowa, the...
Joseph "Joe" Whalen Jr.
Nov 22, 2024
Joseph “Josey Whales” Whalen Jr, age 63 of Burr Oak, IA passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at his home after a long battle with a chronic lung disease. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Burr Oak Lutheran Church, 2358 360th St, Decorah, IA 52101. Burial will be in St. Bridget...
Hanna Langholz
Nov 22, 2024
Hanna Marie Langholz (née Knappe), age 98 of Decorah, IA passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St, in Decorah. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will...
Patrick Nelson
Nov 20, 2024
Patrick Nelson, age 67, of Waterville, IA, passed away on November 20, 2024, at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, due to heart failure. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 29, 2024, at West Paint Creek Synod Church, 1351 Elon Dr., Waterville, IA 52170. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time...
Alex Schmitt
Nov 15, 2024
Alex Schmitt age 87 of St. Lucas, IA passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Stoney Brook Village in West Union, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 22, 2024, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 215 East Main St. St. Lucas, IA with Rev. Nick Radloff presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery...
Darlene Strinmoen
Nov 15, 2024
Darlene Strinmoen age 98 of Decorah, IA passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Aase Haugen senior services in Decorah. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Highland Lutheran Church, 3824 Highlandville Road, Decorah, IA 52101 with Rev. Matthew Becker presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from...
