Sep 29, 2025

Donald Schmitt, age 87, of Fort Atkinson, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Wellington Place in Decorah, Iowa.

There will be no formal services held. A private graveside will be held at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Fort Atkinson, Iowa.

Donald was born June 6th, 1938, in Decorah, Iowa, along with his twin sister Darlene (Breuss), to Benjamin and...

Sep 27, 2025

Bruce Demsky, age 78, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon, Iowa.

Full obituary to follow.

Sep 26, 2025

Gerald "Gerry" Johnson, age 88, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. 

Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church, 1725 Washington Prairie Road, Decorah, Iowa, with Pastor Kristin Kopperud-Stinn presiding. Burial will be at a later date.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until...

Sep 26, 2025

James “Jim” Blodgett, age 92, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Wellington Place in Decorah, Iowa.

A memorial will be held at a later date.

Jim Blodgett was the first baby born of the year on January 1, 1933, in Decorah, Iowa. He was the beloved only child of Dr. J.J. and the formidable Ange Blodgett. Ange...

Sep 17, 2025

Martha Casterton, age 87, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Barthell Eastern Star in Decorah, Iowa.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago Street, Decorah, Iowa, with Pastor Peter Kowitz and Rev. Gary Krapfl presiding. Burial will be in Phelps Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2:00...

Sep 15, 2025

Betty Drew, age 92, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Aase Haugen.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E. Water Street, Decorah, IA, with Pastor David Severtson presiding. Burial will follow at Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the...

Sep 10, 2025

Marc Nichols, age 79, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Decorah Congregational United Church of Christ, 209 W Broadway Street, in Decorah, Iowa with Pastor Allie Scott presiding.

Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m....

Sep 8, 2025

Dennis Fisher, age 80, of Decorah, Iowa passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Hauge Lutheran Church, 3147 Middle Hesper Road, with Pastor Randy Kittelson presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery with...

Sep 8, 2025

Gerald "Schimmel" Schmitt, age 86, of St. Lucas, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at St. John Catholic Church, 201 Oak Street, Fort Atkinson, Iowa, with Pastor Henry Huber Presiding. Burial will be...

Sep 7, 2025

Darrel Samuelson, age 83, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his home in Decorah, Iowa.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025 , at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E. Water Street, Decorah, IA, with Pastor Abe Faugstad presiding. Burial will follow at Washington Prairie...

Aug 31, 2025

Martha Teetshorn, age 96, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Barthell O.E.S. Home in Decorah, Iowa, surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at First Lutheran Church, 604 W. Broadway Street, Decorah, Iowa, with Pastor David Severtson presiding. Burial will be in...

Aug 30, 2025

Barbara “Barb” Lynn Helms went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, August 30th, 2025. As per her wishes, there will be no services. She is to be cremated, and her family will hold a small ceremony at an unspecified time in Michigan. Barb was born on June 6th, 1953, to Leo and Dorothy (Wilson) Gurecki of Stanton, Michigan. Barbara...

Aug 30, 2025

Kim Wurst-Peck, age 58, of Decorah, IA, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, WI. There are no formal services planned for Kim. She is survived by her sons: Jake and Daulton. Full obituary to follow.

Aug 29, 2025

Larry Shindelar, age 83, of Fort Atkinson, Iowa, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at Ossian Care Center in Ossian, Iowa, surrounded by family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 207 Church St., Spillville, Iowa, with Rev. Henry Huber presiding. Burial will follow...

Aug 28, 2025

Larry Martinson, age 80, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Aase Haugen Home in Decorah, Iowa.

Celebration of Life will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025 , at The Elks Lodge, 105 River Street, Decorah, IA. Larry's family will be holding a private burial.

Aug 27, 2025

John Mashek, age 91 of Calmar, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Wellington Place in Decorah, Iowa.

Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025 , at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 304 S. Maryville St., Calmar, Iowa, with Pastor Henry Huber presiding. Burial will...

Aug 27, 2025

Donna Henry, age 80, of Ossian, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Gundersen Health Clinic in West Union, Iowa.

A celebration of Life will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Pivo Brewery, 101 Huber Dr, Calmar, IA 52132. Burial will be in the Calmar Lutheran Cemetery.

Aug 27, 2025

Arne Hoyland, age 70, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Gundersen Hospital in LaCrosse, WI.

A Celebration of Life will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Helms Funeral Homes, 306 E. Water Street, Decorah, Iowa.

Arne O Hoyland was born on May 6th,...

Aug 25, 2025

Mary Kathryn (Meinert) Vrba Rice, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Ossian Care Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at St. John Catholic Church, 201 Oak Street, Fort Atkinson, Iowa, with Rev. Nicholas Radloff presiding. Burial will be in the St. John...

Aug 23, 2025

Jimmy Fisher, age 87, of Decorah, IA, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 207 Church St., Spillville, Iowa, with Rev. Henry Huber presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.