obituaries

Oct 5, 2023

Jeff Jannsen, 72, of Waukon, IA, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, October 5, 2023, after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Per Jeff's wishes, no services will be held at this time. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janet; son Jamie (Angie) Jannsen of Stewartville, MN;...

Sep 28, 2023

Vivian R. Kipp, 96, of Waukon, IA, passed away into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at her home in Waukon, with her family by her side. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday, October 4th, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Fr. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at...

Sep 27, 2023

Clarence "Bud" Riha, 74, of Harpers Ferry, IA, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 4th, at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin, IA, with Fr. Nick Radloff and Deacon Jim Zajicek officiating. Burial will be at Bohemian National Cemetery, rural Protivin. Friends...

Sep 24, 2023

Duane R. Miller, 89, of Waukon, IA, died Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Memorial services will be held Friday, September 29th, at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church in Waukon with Pastor Grant VanderVelden officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 9:00 AM until time of services...

Sep 10, 2023

Jean A. Stuckman, 76, of Waukon, IA, died Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 21st, at 11:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon with Pastor Bryan Robertson officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM...

Sep 8, 2023

Elsie Marie Sanderson, 91, of Waukon, IA, peacefully joined her heavenly family, Friday, September 8, 2023. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 12th, at 11:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon with Pastor Bryan Robertson officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family at the church from 10:00 AM until the...

Sep 6, 2023

Kathleen 'Kay" A. Houlihan, 80, of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 23rd, at 11:00 AM at St. Ann's - St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating and burial will be at St. Joseph's Paint Rock Cemetery, both in Harpers Ferry....

Sep 5, 2023

Debra Stevenson Troendle, 65, of Lansing, IA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 9th, at 12:00 PM at Utica Lutheran Church in rural Ferryville, WI, with Pastor Lynn Schreck officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Friends may greet the...

Sep 5, 2023

Catherine A. Batteen, 81, of Lansing, IA, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Thornton Manor in Lansing, IA. Graveside services will be held Friday, September 8th, at 10:00 AM at Gethsemane Cemetery in Lansing with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home in Lansing is handling arrangements.

Catherine Ann Batteen was born April 1, 1942, in the...

Sep 2, 2023

Cindy Lou Peterson, 65, passed Saturday, September 2nd, 2023, with her family by her side at home in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, on the Mississippi River. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be honoring her on Saturday, October 14th , at 12:00pm, during the Annular Solar Eclipse. A riverfront reception will immediately follow at the Peterson's home at...

Sep 1, 2023

Jason John Winter, 49, of Marquette, Iowa, formerly of New Hampton, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in McGregor, Iowa, from 2:00-8:00 pm with a Public Rosary starting...

Sep 1, 2023

A beloved husband, dad, grandpa, and friend, James Wesley Donithan, 83, of Harpers Ferry, IA, formerly of Elizabethtown, IL, was called to his eternal home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 1, 2023. The family invites you to join them for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 14, 2023 , from 11:00 AM –...

Aug 31, 2023

William "Bill" J. Walsh, 82, of Waukon, IA, died Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 5th, at 11:00 AM at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon with Pastor Grant VanderVelden officiating. A gathering for friends and family of Bill will be held at the Sweeney Shelter in the park following...

Aug 29, 2023

Jay S. Schon, 69, of Waukon, IA, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 2nd, at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Waukon with Pastor Duane Smith officiating. Friends may greet the family from 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Friday at Martin - Grau...

Aug 27, 2023

Jeremy J. Johnson, 48, of Waukon, IA, died Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his home. A prayer service will be held Tuesday, September 5th, at 12:00 PM at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon with Fr. John Moser officiating. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 AM until time of services at the funeral home on Tuesday. Private...

Aug 26, 2023

Diane Marie Seitz, 68, of Lansing, IA died Saturday, August 26, 2023 at her home surrounded by family. Services for close family and friends will be held Tuesday, August 29th, at 11:00 AM at Thornburg - Grau Funeral Home in Lansing with burial immediately following at Oak Hill Cemetery. A public Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00...

Aug 11, 2023

Harry L. Brickman, 94, of Waukon, IA, died Friday, August 11, 2023, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 18th, at 10:00 AM at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waterville with Pastor Ken Kimball officiating. Burial will be at Garden of Memories in Waterloo on Friday at approximately 2:30 PM....

Aug 6, 2023

Arlene H. Yearous, 87, of Waukon, IA, died Sunday, August 6, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 14th, at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Waukon with Pastor Duane Smith officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sunday at Martin -...

Aug 4, 2023

Jeffrey "Jeff" Kelly, 68, of Waterville, IA, died Friday, August 4, 2023, in rural Lansing as the result of a UTV accident. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 19th, at 11:00 AM at St. Pius Cherry Mound Catholic Church in rural Harpers Ferry, IA, with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may...

Aug 4, 2023

Chad O. Johnson, 55, of Davenport, IA, formerly of Waukon and Decorah, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at Genesis Medical Center East in Davenport. Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 12th, at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Waukon with Pastor Duane Smith officiating. Friends may greet the family from 9:30 AM until time of services at...