obituaries


Linda Marie Monson

Linda Marie Monson

Jan 18, 2025

Linda M. Monson, 62, of Waukon, IA, died unexpectedly at her home. She has been cremated and there will be a celebration of life this spring. Martin–Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is the handling arrangements.

Linda Marie Monson was born July 13, 1962, in Waukon, IA, the daughter of Paul and Edith (Cornwell) Ferring. She graduated from...

Rose Mary Larkin

Rose Mary Larkin

Jan 16, 2025

Rose M. Larkin, 94, of Dorchester, IA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Thornton Manor in Lansing, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 22nd, at St. Mary's Hanover Catholic Church in rural Waukon, IA, with Father Joseph Sevcik officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may...

Neil Krumme

Neil Krumme

Jan 16, 2025

Neil M. Krumme, 84, of Waukon, IA, died Thursday, January 16, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home in rural Waukon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 21st, at 11:00 AM at Salem United Church of Christ with Pastor Sue Klimstra officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery, both in rural Waukon. Friends may greet the...

Msgr. Ed Lechtenberg

Msgr. Ed Lechtenberg

Jan 6, 2025

Msgr. Edward W. Lechtenberg, 98, of Lansing, IA, died Monday, January 6, 2025, at Thornton Manor in Lansing. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 18th, at 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing with Archbishop Thomas Zinkula officiating. Prior to the service starting at 10:00 AM, the Luren Singing Society will provide the prelude music. Burial...

Joanne Larson

Joanne Larson

Jan 6, 2025

Joanne A. Larson, 78, of Harpers Ferry, IA, died Monday, January 6, 2025, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 11th, at 11:00 AM at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waterville, IA, with Pastor Ken Kimball officiating. Burial will be at Waterville Lutheran Cemetery. Friends...

Jason Hamm

Jason Hamm

Jan 5, 2025

Jason L. Hamm, 48, of Viroqua, WI, died Sunday, January 5, 2025, at his home in Viroqua, WI. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 11th, at 10:30 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville, IA with Pastor Lynn Noel officiating. Burial will be at Waterville Lutheran Cemetery, Waterville, IA. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 PM...

Sharifah Kay Hagen

Sharifah Kay Hagen

Jan 5, 2025

Sharifah K. Hagen, 58, of Waukon, IA, died Sunday, January 5, 2025, at her home in Waukon. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 28th at 11:00 AM at Decorah Congregational United Church of Christ with Duane Fenstermann Officiating. Family and friends may greet the family at the church on Saturday, from 10:00 AM until time of services....

Ruth Hannah Hartley

Ruth Hannah Hartley

Dec 23, 2024

Ruth H. Hartley, 84, of Postville, IA, died Monday, December 23, 2024, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, IA. Private family services will be held Saturday, December 28th, at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon with Pastor Matthew Majewski officiating. Burial will take place a later date in Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family form 3:00...

Ron Brandt

Ron Brandt

Dec 18, 2024

Ronald D. Brandt, 94, of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 28th, at 11:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon with Pastor Bryan Robertson officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 AM...

Rupert "Cabby" Caballero

Rupert "Cabby" Caballero

Dec 16, 2024

Rupert "Cabby" Caballero, 94, of Waukon, IA, died Monday, December 16, 2024, at Thornton Manor in Lansing, IA. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 21st, at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating and military honors to follow. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday at...

Virginia Marzen

Virginia Marzen

Nov 29, 2024

Virginia M. Marzen, 89, of rural New Albin, Iowa, died peacefully surrounded by her husband, daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren Friday, November 29, 2024, at her daughter's home in Buchanan, North Dakota. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 14th, at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Albin with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Burial will be at...

Clement "Clem" Schulte

Clement "Clem" Schulte

Nov 24, 2024

Clem B. Schulte, 59, of Lansing, IA, died Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, IA. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 2nd, at 11:00 AM at St. Ann's-St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry, IA, with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Friends may greet the family from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday at the...

Wayne Schmieden

Wayne Schmieden

Nov 13, 2024

Wayne V. Schmieden, 91, of Waterville, IA, died Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at his home in rural Waterville, IA. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 18th, at 10:30 AM at King of Grace Lutheran Church in Waukon, IA, with Pastor Abe Faugstad officiating. Burial will be at East Paint Creek Synod Cemetery, rural Waterville. Friends may greet the...

Dale Byrnes

Dale Byrnes

Nov 9, 2024

Dale M. Byrnes, 75, of Waukon, IA, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon surrounded by his family. Memorial services will be held Friday, November 15th, at 12:00 PM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr.  Joseph Sevcik officiating. Burial with military honors will be at St. Mary's Hanover Cemetery, rural Waukon....

Duane Franks

Duane Franks

Nov 8, 2024

Duane Roland Franks, 79, of Waukon, IA, died Friday, November 8, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 14th, at 11:00 AM at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon with Pastor Cathy Jurgens officiating. Burial will be at Taylorsville Cemetery in Arlington, IA. Friends may greet the family...

Shirley Weymiller

Shirley Weymiller

Nov 6, 2024

Shirley E. Weymiller, 96, of New Albin, IA, died Wednesday, November 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Thornton Manor in Lansing, IA. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 13th, at 11:00 AM at the New Albin Community Center with Pastor James "Buck" Buckhahn officiating. Burial will be at New Albin City Cemetery. Friends may greet the...

Dennis Dean Kruse

Dennis Dean Kruse

Nov 4, 2024

Dennis D. Kruse, 63, of Lansing, IA, formerly of Cedar Falls, IA, died Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home in rural Lansing. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Martin – Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements.

Dennis Dean Kruse was born September 3, 1961, in Waterloo, IA, the...

Jean Ann Hurm

Jean Ann Hurm

Oct 26, 2024

Jean Ann Hurm, 77, of Avon Lake, Ohio, but born in Lansing, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2024, due to a sudden cardiac arrest. Born on April 19, 1947, Jean Ann was a dedicated surgical nurse who later transitioned into medical research, playing a vital role in the approval of life-saving medical devices by the FDA. Her...

Joyce Hanson

Joyce Hanson

Oct 22, 2024

Joyce J. Hanson, 95, of Waukon, IA, died peacefully Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services will be held Monday, October 28th, at 11:00 AM at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waukon with Pastor Ken Kimball officiating and burial at the church cemetery. Friends may greet the family from...

Lorna Bjerke

Lorna Bjerke

Oct 18, 2024

Lorna A. Bjerke, 97, of Waukon, IA, died Friday, October 18, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 25th, at 11:00 AM at Salem United Church of Christ in rural Waukon with Pastor Karla Johnson officiating and burial at the church cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 AM until the...