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Joshua DansdillJoshua Dansdill
1987 - 2025
Joshua Dansdill March 13, 1987 — November 11, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joshua Dansdill, fondly known as Josh, who departed this life unexpectedly at his home on November 11, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the...
Obituary
Alice HemesathAlice Hemesath
1932 - 2025
Alice Hemesath January 25, 1932 — November 10, 2025 Alice Mae Hemesath, age 93, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Wellington Place in Decorah. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 307 W Main...
Keith KreitzerKeith Kreitzer
1961 - 2025
Keith Kreitzer June 26, 1961 — November 7, 2025 Keith Kreitzer, age 64, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend of Decorah, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 7, 2025, at his residence. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Stone Ridge Community Church,...
Floyd GerlemanFloyd Gerleman
1954 - 2025
Floyd Gerleman September 20, 1954 — October 13, 2025 Kansas City Floyd Edmund Gerleman, age 71, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025. Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 304 S. Maryville St.,...
Rita GerlemanRita Gerleman
1935 - 2025
Rita Gerleman June 13, 1935 — November 4, 2025 Rita Gerleman, age 90, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Evans Senior Living in Cresco, Iowa. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 304 S. Maryville St., Calmar,...
Mary RauschMary Rausch
1938 - 2025
Mary Rausch January 19, 1938 — October 30, 2025 Mary Helen (Hageman) Rausch, 87, of Fort Atkinson, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2025, as a result of an automobile accident. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at St. John's Catholic Church, 201 Oak...
Orbell HallOrbell Hall
1920 - 2025
Orbell Hall December 5, 1920 — October 31, 2025 Decorah Orbell Hall, age 104, from Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Barthell Eastern Star in Decorah, Iowa. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E. Water Street, Decorah, Iowa,...
Jeanine BergJeanine Berg
1947 - 2025
Jeanine Berg October 12, 1947 — September 15, 2025 Jean (Jeanine) Berg (Brinkman), age 77, of Decorah, IA, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sept. 15, 2025. A celebration of life will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E. Water...
Gerald ReckwardGerald Reckward
1949 - 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Ralph Reckward November 14, 1949 - October 30, 2025 Gerald "Jerry" Ralph Reckward, age 75, of Castalia, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home in Decorah on October 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry is lovingly remembered by his wife, Julie; her children, Mike (Janice) Marlow, Dawn...
In Memoriam
Robert BalikRobert Balik
1942 - 2025
Robert J Balik April 25, 1942 — October 27, 2025 Robert "Bob" J. Balik, age 83, of Kalamazoo, left us suddenly on October 27, 2025, surrounded by love and memories of a life well-lived — one full of purpose, kindness, and quiet joy. Born on April 25, 1942, in Decorah, Iowa, to Robert and Helen (Bouska) Balik,...
Richard BustaRichard Busta
1953 - 2025
Richard Busta April 25, 1953 — October 24, 2025 Richard "Rick" Busta, age 72, of Fort Atkinson, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at his home due to natural causes. Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Pivo Brewery, 101 Huber Drive, Calmar, Iowa, from 2:00-5:00 p.m....
Ronald VickRonald Vick
1943 - 2025
Ronald Vick March 16, 1946 — October 26, 2025 Ronald Vick, age 79, of Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Aase Haugen Home in Decorah, IA, after a short illness. A memorial service will be held on a later date in the McGregor area. Ronald Gene Vick was born on March 16,...
Donald ThorsonDonald Alan Thorson
Donald Alan Thorson (Don), 90, recently of Deep Creek Lake, MD, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 15th, 2025. He was surrounded by loved ones. Don was born on September 13th, 1935, in Spring Grove, MN, son of the late Arnold and Della Thorson. Don was raised on a family farm in Dorchester. He attended...
Paula Kubik-CheeverPaula Kubik-Cheever
1955 - 2025
Paula Kubik-Cheever July 16, 1955 — October 14, 2025 Paula Kubik-Cheever, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Helms Funeral Home, 306 East Water Street, Decorah, Iowa, with Pastor Randy...
Arlyne SeimArlyne Seim
Arlyne Seim October 1, 1932 — October 17, 2025 Arlyne Seim, age 93, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Aase Haugen Senior Services. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E Water Street, Decorah, Iowa with Pastor Randy...
Jeremy "Jake" Randal PoshustaJeremy "Jake" Randal Poshusta
1973 - 2025
Jeremy "Jake" Randal Poshusta November 27, 1973 — 2025 Jeremy "Jake'' Randal Poshusta, age 51, of Hiawatha, Iowa passed away on Friday October 10, 2025, in Hiawatha, Iowa, due to a medical event. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at St. Aloysius Catholic...
Jacob Doren BrickerJacob Doren Bricker
1941 - 2025
Jacob Doren "JD" Bricker April 29, 1941 — October 5, 2025 Jacob (JD) Doren Bricker, 84 of West Union, Iowa was called home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2025. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Ossian Lutheran Church with Pastor Daryl Schultz presiding. Visitation will...
Diane BornessDiane Borness
1948 - 2025
Diane A Borness, age 76, of Ankeny, Iowa died Tuesday September 02, 2025 at the Madrid Home in Madrid, Iowa. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 17, 2025 at Springfield Lutheran Church by Pastor Daryl Thompson with burial in Springfield Lutheran Cemetery. There will be no...
Death Notice
Delbert FranzenDelbert Franzen
Delbert Franzen December 25, 1938 — October 6, 2025 Delbert Leo Franzen, age 86, of Waucoma, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00 p.m. on Friday November 7, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic...
Bernhard GluthBernhard Gluth
1931 - 2025
Bernhard "Bernie" Gluth March 11, 1931 — October 2, 2025 Bernhard "Bernie" Lester Gluth, age 94, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away, surrounded by his three children, on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, Iowa. Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at...
Richard NienhausRichard Nienhaus
1934 - 2025
Richard "Dick" Nienhaus July 14, 1934 — October 3, 2025 Richard "Dick" Nienhaus, age 91 of Fort Atkinson, IA, died on Friday, October 3, 2025, at his home in Fort Atkinson. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 10, 2025, at St. John's Catholic Church, 201 Oak Street, Fort Atkinson,...
Phillip ReitanPhillip Reitan
1929 - 2025
Phillip J Reitan July 14, 1929 - July 8, 2025 Phillip J. Reitan age 95, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2025, in Decorah. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St., Decorah, Iowa, with pastor Peter Kowitz presiding....
Bruce DemskyBruce Demsky
Bruce Demsky March 30, 1947 — September 27, 2025 Bruce Demsky, age 78, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon, Iowa. Bruce Anthony Demsky was born in 1947 to Bruno Anthony Demsky and Mary Marie Fontanini, the children of hardworking immigrants who made...
Donald SchmittDonald Schmitt
Donald Schmitt June 6, 1938 — September 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...
Gerald JohnsonGerald Johnson
1937 - 2025
Gerald "Gerry" Johnson January 2, 1937 — September 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...
