obituaries

Dec 25, 2025

     Jason L. Thorsten, 47, of Waukon, IA, died Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse in La Crosse, WI. Private family burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon. Martin – Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, is handling the arrangements.

Dec 24, 2025

      John E. Wood, 83, of Waukon, IA, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025. Memorial services will be held Friday, January 2nd, at 12:00 PM at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church in Waukon with Pastor Marshall Hahn officiating. Family and friends may greet the family from 10:00 AM until...

Dec 20, 2025

     Colin C. Ahlstrom, 56, of Decorah, IA, formerly of Waukon, IA, died on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in La Crosse, WI, surrounded by his family. A visitation for family and close friends only will be held from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday, December 27th, at Martin - Grau funeral Home Funeral...

Dec 18, 2025

Brian Dale Carstens, 67, of Waterville, IA, passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 10th, at 11:00 AM at Old East Paint Creek Church, in rural Waterville. Brian was laid to rest at Old East Paint Creek Church Cemetery on December 22, 2025. In lieu of flowers, memorials can...

Dec 17, 2025

Susan "Sue" K. Freese, 78, of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 22nd, at 11:00 AM at Waterville Lutheran Church with Pastor Laura Gentry officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 2:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday at Martin...

Dec 10, 2025

Wayne C. Leidahl, 89, of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 15th, at 11:00 AM at Glenwood Lutheran Church in rural Decorah, IA, with Pastor Bryan Robertson officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Glenwood East Cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 2:00...

Dec 7, 2025

Osmund "Ozzie" Quandahl, 99, of Waukon, IA, died Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 13th, at Waterloo Ridge Church, rural Dorchester, IA, with Pastor James Glesne officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the church cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 9:30 AM until the time...

Dec 1, 2025

Daniel D. Mathis, 80, of Waukon, IA, died Monday, December 1, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 6th, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Friends may greet the family from 9:00 AM until the time of services. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon...

Nov 30, 2025

Victor A. Stuckman, 91, of Waukon, IA, died Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon, IA. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 5th, at 11:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Thursday at Martin -...

Nov 28, 2025

Douglas L. Thompson, 72, of Waukon, IA, died Friday, November 28, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family.

Douglas Lee Thompson was born on June 8, 1953, in Decorah, IA, the son of Harold and Ruth (Rude) Thompson. He attended Decorah High School. Douglas married Shirley (Monson) Thompson...

Nov 16, 2025

Les A. Winters, 72, of Waukon, IA, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Hospital. Private graveside services will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon for family. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 - 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion. All friends and family are welcome...

Nov 12, 2025

Richard H. Howes, 76, of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Richard Hudson Howes was born...

Nov 12, 2025

Marlene J. Dahlstrom, 67, of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 18th, at 11:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon with Pastor Mark Oehlert officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 PM...

Nov 6, 2025

Donna R. Odegaard, 81, of Waukon, IA, died peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at her home in Waukon. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Martin – Grau funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements. Family and friends may send condolences to Kari Rosendahl at 609 Taylor St., Waukon, IA, 52172.

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Oct 31, 2025

Don O. Bakke, 89, of Waukon, IA, died Friday, October 31, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 4th, at 11:00 AM at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waukon with Pastor Marshall Hahn officiating and burial with military honors will be in the church cemetery. Friends may greet the...

Oct 30, 2025

Michael "Mike" J. Foley, 72, of Harpers Ferry, IA, died Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the homestead farm in rural Harpers Ferry. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, November 12th, at St. Ann's - St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Visitation will begin at 09:30 AM with the funeral mass to follow at...

Oct 26, 2025

Robert O. Ulen, 90, of Waukon, IA, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family.

Robert Oliver Ulen was born on December 7, 1934, in Rochester, MN, the son of Peter and Olga Ulen. He was baptized and confirmed in Decorah, IA. He enlisted in...

Oct 24, 2025

Frank L. Sivesind, 83, of Waukon, IA passed away peacefully at his lifelong home on Friday, October 24, 2025. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 27th, at 1:00 PM at Zalmona Presbyterian Church in rural Waukon with burial to follow at the church cemetery. A celebration of life is being held afterward at Empty Nest Winery on Monday,...

Oct 24, 2025

Joyce M. Regan, 78, of Waukon, IA, died Friday, October 24, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 30th, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Burial will be in Lycurgus Cemetery, rural Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 9:00 AM until the...

Oct 17, 2025

Marjorie L. Kruger, 101, of Waukon, formerly of Postville, went to live with her eternal Lord and Savior on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 20th, at 11:00 AM at Salem United Church of Christ in rural Waukon with Pastor Sue Klimstra officiating. Burial will be in Oakland...