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Teri GaustadTeri Gaustad
1960 - 2026
Teri Gaustad August 11, 1960 - May 14, 2026 It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Teri Gaustad, a woman whose warmth, kindness, and radiant spirit touched countless lives. Teri passed away surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy defined by selflessness,...
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Larry WilsonLarry Wilson
1947 - 2026
Larry Wilson April 23, 1947 - May 16, 2026 Larry Wilson, age 79, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St, Decorah, IA 52101, with Pastor Peter Kowitz...
Karen GoodinKaren Goodin
1957 - 2026
Karen Goodin October 13, 1957 - May 7, 2026 Karen Merck Goodin, 68, previously of Decorah, Iowa, died surrounded by her family on May 7, 2026, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota. Memorial services will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to...
Darrin BushmanDarrin Bushman
1970 - 2026
Darrin Bushman November 28, 1970 - May 15, 2026 Darrin Bushman, age 55, of Fort Atkinson, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, surrounded by family at his home. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Full obituary to follow.
Dena ChamblissDena Chambliss
1943 - 2026
Dena K. Chambliss September 17, 1943 - May 11, 2026 Dena Kathryn Chambliss passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, with her husband, Steve, at her side, and her family's love for her expressed in recent days. Dena was born on September 17, 1943, to Estill and Ada (Brummell) Hayden in Pittsfield, Illinois. A...
Maurice CollinsMaurice Collins
1930 - 2026
Maurice Collins January 27, 1930 - May 10, 2026 Maurice "Maury" B. Collins, age 96, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Memorials in memory of Maury can be mailed to Kevin Collins at 14580 Fern Ave. Davenport, IA 52804. Maurice B. Collins of...
Alverta Carolan-EhrieAlverta Carolan-Ehrie
1937 - 2026
Alverta "Bootie" Carolan-Ehrie January 11, 1937 - May 7, 2026 Alverta "Bootie" Mae Carolan-Ehrie, age 89, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Barthell Eastern Star Home in Decorah, Iowa, surrounded by the love of her family. Burial and committal service will be held at 10:00 a.m....
Kenneth CulpepperKenneth Culpepper
1956 - 2026
September 27, 1956 - May 5, 2026 Kenneth LaVell Culpepper was born on September 27, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Nelda Mae Bandy and Harris Basken Culpepper. Soon after his birth, Kenneth's parents relocated the family to Alvin, Texas. Kenneth lived in Alvin until 2016, when he decided to join his daughters...
Michael ViiseMichael Viise
1926 - 2026
Michael Viise November 23, 1926 - May 1, 2026 Michael Gustav Viise, age 99, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Highlands in Decorah, Iowa. Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Calmar Lutheran Church, 200 East St, Calmar, IA 52132, with Pastor Jan...
Paul ChristensonPaul Henry Christenson
1933 - 2026
Paul Henry Christenson September 9, 1933 - April 29, 2026 Paul Henry Christenson, (a.k.a., Bestefar - Norsk for Grandfather), was born on September 9th, 1933, in Wabasha, MN, son of Elmer and Ruth (Henryson) Christenson. Paul passed away surrounded by family the morning of April 29th, 2026, in Red Wing, MN, at the...
Charles SchnitzlerCharles Schnitzler
1927 - 2026
Charles "Charlie" Schnitzler October 23, 1927 - April 29, 2026 Charles "Charlie" Schnitzler, age 98, of Burr Oak, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, surrounded by family at Accura Healthcare in Cresco, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Burr Oak Lutheran...
Robert RinkenRobert Rinken
1941 - 2026
Robert Rinken April 11, 1941 - April 28, 2026 Robert Frederick Rinken passed away April 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Barthell Eastern Star Home, Decorah IA, after a brave fight against cancer. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 307...
Stanley TownswickStanley Townswick
1929 - 2026
Stanley Curtis "Stan" Townswick October 1, 1929 - April 27, 2026 Stanley Curtis "Stan" Townswick, age 96. passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Wellington Place in Decorah, Iowa. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church of Decorah, Iowa. Stan...
Dan WurzerDan Wurzer
1963 - 2026
Dan Wurzer March 9, 1963 - April 27, 2026 Daniel Clement Wurzer was born March 9, 1963 to Clem and Barb Wurzer. He joined three sisters at that time and then a little later he was joined by yet another sister. Being the only boy was difficult, but he was spoiled and very much loved by his four sisters. He graduated...
William KeckWilliam W. Keck
William W. Keck, 78, of Davenport, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at The Summit in Coralville. Bill lived each day with the drive and ambition that would catapult him to the top of his field. Along the way he worked with a series of mentors from a barber in Decorah to international Intercoifure salon...
Melvin RauschMelvin Rausch
1934 - 2026
Melvin Rausch May 11, 1934 - April 18, 2026 Melvin Rausch, age 91, of Fort Atkinson, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wellington Place in Decorah, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at St. John's Catholic Church, 201 Oak Street, Fort Atkinson,...
Lois MeyerLois Meyer
1954 - 2026
Lois Meyer August 1, 1954 - April 17, 2026 Lois Meyer, age 71, of Spillville, Iowa passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic...
Ethel QuandahlEthel Quandahl
1936 - 2026
Ethel Quandahl September 8, 1936 - April 15, 2026 Ethel Viola (Halse) Quandahl, age 89 of Decorah, IA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Wellington Place in Decorah. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E....
Mary WelchMary Welch
1952 - 2026
Mary Welch June 22, 1952 - April 14, 2026 Mary Louise (Rolfes) Welch, 73, of Calmar, passed away April 14th, 2026, at Barthell Eastern Star in Decorah, Ia. from Dementia. To honor Mary's wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service. A private family burial will take place later in the Calmar Community...
Gertrude OlsonGertrude Olson
1932 - 2026
Gertrude Muriel "Trudy" Olson (née Kolstad), age 93, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Funeral Services are pending at this time. She was born on May 14, 1932, in Lanesboro, Minnesota, to Eugene Bernhard "Ben" and Mabel Josephine Kolstad. Trudy grew up on the Kolstad...
David MeyerDavid Meyer
David "Dave" J. Meyer August 12, 1960 - April 1, 2026 David "Dave" J. Meyer, 65, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on April 1, 2026, at University of Wisconsin Hospital. Friends and family may visit from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, Dubuque,...
Lois FranaLois Frana
1940 - 2026
Lois Frana February 10, 1940 - April 6, 2026 Lois Frana, age 86, of Ossian, Iowa, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at WinnMed Hospital, surrounded by her family. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 420 E. Main St., Ossian, Iowa 52161,...
Tammy ThorntonTammy Thornton
Tammy Thornton November 8, 1957 - April 5, 2026 Tammy Thornton, age 68, of Decorah, Iowa, formerly of St. Lucas, Iowa, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her family after a long, courageous 5-year battle with cancer. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m....
Bonnie WarringtonBonnie Warrington
1931 - 2026
Bonnie Warrington October 20, 1931 - March 24, 2026 Bonnie Warrington, age 94, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Emplify Health in West Union, Iowa. Bonnie will be laid to rest with Hal at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. No Formal services will be held. She was born in...
Sherri TeslowSherri Teslow
Sherri Teslow December 30, 1954 - March 30, 2026 Sherri Teslow, age 71, of Decorah, IA, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon, IA. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Glenwood Lutheran Church, 1197 Old Stage Road with Rev. Bryan Robertson...
