obituaries

Feb 3, 2021

Roger T. Russell, 73, of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. A private family graveside service will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to Vicky Easton at PO Box 203, Waukon, IA 52172.

Roger Thomas Russell was...

Jan 31, 2021

Jeanne Wright, 90, of Dorchester, IA, died Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon, IA. A private burial of ashes will be held later this spring at Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Cemetery in rural Dorchester. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family.

Donna Jeanne Wright was born January 23, 1931, in Winona, MN,...

Jan 28, 2021

Norbert L. Kruse, 79, of Dorchester, IA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, IA. In consideration of Covid-19, a private family memorial service will be held at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon with Fr. John Moser officiating. A private inurnment will take place at a later...

Jan 27, 2021

Lois M. Beneke, 70, of Waukon, IA, passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, surrounded by her family in Ankeny, IA. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 1st, at 11:00 AM at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon with Rev. Cathy Jurgens officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may call from 10:00 AM until...

Jan 21, 2021

Clifton O. Christianson, 86, of Waukon, IA, died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Private family graveside services along with military honors will be held in Bethlehem Cemetery in rural Postville, IA, with Karla Johnson officiating. If you are attending the service, in consideration and concerns regarding Covid-19, social distancing and wearing of mask is...

Jan 20, 2021

Lorna E. Thune, 87, of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Private family funeral services will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon with Pastor Bryan Robertson officiating. Burial will be at Big Canoe Cemetery in rural Decorah, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. John's...

Jan 16, 2021

Walter "Wally" H. Johnson, 86, of Waukon, IA, died Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon, IA. A private graveside service will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon in consideration of concerns regarding Covid-19. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to Cindy Schellhammer at 1274 Highway 9, Lansing, IA...

Jan 15, 2021

William "Billy" R. Amunrud, 66, of Dorchester, IA, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, January 15, 2021, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. Private family memorial services will be held at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, IA, with Fr. John Moser officiating. Condolences may be sent to Terry Amunrud at 114 Dorchester Drive, Dorchester,...

Jan 10, 2021

Roberta "Bobbie" J. Becker, 88, of Waukon, IA, died Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 13th, at 11:00 AM at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon. In consideration of concerns regarding Covid-19, social distancing and wearing of a masked is required. Cards may be sent to Jason Becker at P.O....

Jan 9, 2021

Dean L. Bechtel, 73, of rural Monona, IA, died Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. Memorial services with military honors will be held on Friday, January 15th, at 1:30 PM at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon with Rev. Cathy Jurgens officiation. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until the time of...

Jan 5, 2021

Delores Jean Kroack, 76, of Waukon, IA, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 9th, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. John Moser, Fr. Joseph Schneider, and Rev. Msgr. Ed Lechtenberg officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may...

Jan 3, 2021

After a brave and long fight against cancer, Thomas L. Boots, 54, of Harpers Ferry, IA, passed away peacefully at 7:00 AM on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, IA. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque, IA. A celebration of life will...

Jan 1, 2021

Maureen A. Becker, 85, of Waukon, IA, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 1, 2021. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 6th, at 11:00 AM at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon with Pastor Keith Selberg officiating. In consideration of concerns regarding Covid-19, social distancing and wearing of masks is required. The service will also be live...

Dec 27, 2020

Robert "Bob" M. Oden, 88, of Waukon, IA died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at his home. Memorial services will be held Monday, January 11, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon with visitation from 9:30 AM until time of services. Pastor Steve Oden will officiate. Inurnment will be at Oakland Cemetery,...

Dec 25, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Ellickson walked into eternity on December 25, 2020, as her children sat by her side. There will be a family gathering at a later date. Any cards may be sent to Lee Ellickson Jr. at 1103 Park Road, Waukon, IA 52172. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, IA, is assisting the family.

Elizabeth Ann Ellickson was...

Dec 25, 2020

Russell "Rusty" D. Roe, 52, of Waterville, IA, died Friday, December 25, 2020, at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date in Old West Paint Creek Cemetery, rural Waukon. Condolences may be sent to Greg and Suzanne Gilbertson at 12 7th Avenue NE, Waukon, IA 52172. Memorials...

Dec 23, 2020

Betty E. Wagner, 97, of Oconomowoc, WI, formerly of Lansing, IA, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Vitas Hospice in West Allis, WI. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 26th, at 10:00 AM at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, IA, with Pastor Matthew Majewski officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. In consideration of concerns regarding Covid-19,...

Dec 22, 2020

Rose E. Lensing, 85, of Waukon, IA, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 28th, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. John Moser officiating. Friends may call one hour before services on Monday at the church. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet...

Dec 21, 2020

Ronald A. Goeke, 96, of Waukon, IA, died Monday, December 21, 2020, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon from complications of Covid-19. Private family graveside services will be held Saturday, December 26th, at Waterville Lutheran Cemetery in Waterville, IA, with Pastor Kim Thacker officiating. In consideration of concerns regarding Covid-19, social distancing and wearing of a mask is required....

Dec 18, 2020

Debra J. Brandt, 68, of Postville, IA, died Friday, December 18, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society in West Union, IA. Memorial services will be held at a later date with burial at Salem Cemetery in rural Waukon, IA. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family.

Debra Jean Brandt was born in Decorah, IA, to Eldon...