{Deceased Name, {Category name}, {Publication}

Marilyn Estrem

1938 - 2024

Marilyn Esther Johnston Estrem was born July 19, 1938 in Willmar, MN. Her parents were Stanley Johnston and Gladys Chalmers Johnston. Marilyn grew up with one sister, Doris Johnston Brooks. Marilyn married John Carlisle Estrem on August 24, 1958. They had four children: LeAllan James, Karla Marie, Ethan Charles and...

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Cory Folstad

1971 - 2024

Cory L. Folstad, 53, of Decorah died Wed., Oct. 16 at his home. Funeral 1pm, Wed., Oct. 23 at Hesper Lutheran Church. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements.

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Paul Dirks

1943 - 2024

On September 16, the Rev. Paul M. Dirks died surrounded by prayers and family members, including his wife Norma, and their children Nathan and Carrie.

Late evening prayer, called Compline, is a favorite time for Paul and Norma. Therefore, the funeral service will be at 7:30 PM, Thursday, September 19, at First...

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Rose Brickl

1926 - 2023

Rose Genevieve (Stoltz) Brickl, age 98, died peacefully on August 23, 2024, enveloped in the love, presence, and prayers of her family. Visitation will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1031 Main St., Onalaska, Wisconsin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The Requiem Mass will follow at 11:00...

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Dennis (Denny/Gramps) Curtin

1944 - 2024

Dennis (Denny/Gramps) James Curtin died on March 8, 2024. He was born May 22, 1947, in Waukon, Iowa, the son of Joseph and Eleanor (Casey) Curtin. He was raised and resided in Waukon.

Survivors include his favorite wife Vickie; his children: Shannon (Joe) Breitenstein of Decorah, Rachel Curtin (Kyle Halverson) of...

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Gerald (Jerry) Styve

1948 - 2024

Gerald Styve, age 76, of Brownsville, Texas, and Lansing, IA died on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Texas.

Gerald Phillip Styve was born on February 29, 1948 to Peter and Hazel Styve in Decorah, IA.
He was baptized and received his First Holy Communion and Confirmation at St. Benedict Catholic Church. He attended St....

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Bernadette Magner

1930 - 2024

Bernadette Magner
March 26, 1930 - March 8, 2024

Bernadette Magner age 93, formerly of Decorah, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at her home in Cedar Rapids surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah...

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Patricia McIntosh

1941 - 2023

Celebration of Life for Patricia Lynn McIntosh will take place Saturday, April 20, 3-4:30 pm at UCC church, 209 W Broadway, with reception to follow in community room. All friends are cordially invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the local "Go" chapter of PEO for scholarships.

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Richard Thibadeau

1955 - 2024

Richard Thibadeau
December 6, 1955 - March 8, 2024

Richard Thibadeau, age 68, of Decorah, IA, died at his home on Friday, March 8, 2024.

There will be no formal services for Richard.

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Darryl Brunsvold

1940 - 2024

Darryl T. Brunsvold, 83, of Decorah, died on Monday, March 4, 2024. A private service will be held on March 16th, 2024 at 1:00 pm at 3955 Superior Dr. NW, Rochester MN 55901.

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Betty Christensen

1922 - 2024

Betty Christensen
January 20, 1922 - February 26, 2024

Betty Christensen, age 102, of Decorah, IA, passed away on February 26, 2024, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah.

There will be no formal services for Betty.

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Phyllis Riehle

1936 - 2024

Phyllis Riehle, age 87, of Spillville, IA, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Wellington Place in Decorah, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, IA. Burial will be in the church cemetery immediately...

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Sharon Ruen

1944 - 2024

Sharon "Kay" Ruen, 79, Olathe, KS, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 15, 2024, at home. A celebration of life will be at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 24, in the Village Green of Aberdeen Village, 17500 W. 119th St., Olathe, KS. The family requests no flowers and suggests a memorial contribution to Art is...

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Janelle Pavlovec

2024

Janelle Pavlovec, age 83, of Decorah, IA, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, IA. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Rev....

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Marilyn Reicks-Botterbrodt

1932 - 2024

Marilyn Louise Reicks-Botterbrodt, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her home in Hartman, Arkansas. A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 16, 2024, at Hartman Baptist Church, 208 Main St Hartman, AR 72840 with Pastor Jeff Mize presiding. Visitation will be one hour prior to...

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Joyce Strand

2024

Joyce A. Strand, age 89, formerly of Decorah, passed peacefully in her home on Friday February 2, 2024, surrounded by her family.

A private family service will be held in the spring.

Helms Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Marlene Kipp

2024

Marlene Kipp, age 71, of Festina, Iowa, died on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Festina, Iowa, with Rev. Henry Huber officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation...

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