Feb 22, 2025

Timothy “Dogg” Gerleman, age 53, of Fort Atkinson, IA passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., on March 1st, 2025, at the Fort Atkinson Community Center 300 3rd St. NW. Fort Atkinson, IA 52144.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials for Dogg’s...

Feb 19, 2025

Philip Burg age 75 of Decorah, IA, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 28 , 2025, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 307 W. Main St. Decorah, IA, with Rev Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will be in the...

Feb 15, 2025

Charles Martin age 87 of Waucoma, IA passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at WinnMed in Decorah, surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 21, 2025, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 215 East Main St. St. Lucas, IA with Rev. Nick Radloff presiding. Burial will be in the...

Feb 14, 2025

George Bucheit age 93 of Decorah, IA passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at his home in Decorah.

There are no formal services planned at this time for George.

He is survived by his wife: Wyonne Bucheit and his children.

Feb 10, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Kramme age 78 of Calmar, passed away on Monday February 10, 2025, at Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa.

There will be a private family graveside service on Wednesday February 19, 2025, at 11:00 am. Ken will be laid to rest at Saint Aloysius Cemetery 304 S Maryville St, Calmar, IA....

Feb 9, 2025

James (Jim) Murray, 63, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at his home in Calmar. He was a beloved husband, father, son, sibling, uncle, grandfather and friend.

Jim was born on March 4, 1961, in Boscobel, Wisconsin to John and Lela (Feakes) Murray. He attended South Winneshiek school, but due to a critical accident he finished his schooling...

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...