obituaries

Feb 26, 2025

James "Jim" C. Ripp, 93, of De Soto, WI, made his journey to heaven on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 1:30 PM at Saint Charles Church in Genoa, WI. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to the charity of your choosing.

James...

Feb 24, 2025

Raymond George Riek, 79, of Waukon, IA, died Monday, February 24, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon, IA. Funeral services with military honors will be held on Friday, February 28, at 11:00 AM at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waukon. Burial will be at a later date in the church cemetery. Friends may greet the...

Feb 18, 2025

Lawrence L. Powell, 101, of Luana, IA, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at home in the very same room he was born in. Private graveside services will be held in Smithfield Cemetery in rural Luana. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Martin – Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements.

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Feb 12, 2025

Anthony M. Spalla Sr., 88, of De Soto, WI, died Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his home. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, February 19th, at 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing, IA, with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 AM until the time of services Wednesday at the church. Inurnment...

Feb 11, 2025

Kevin W. Johnson, 59, of Waukon, IA, died Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Waukon. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 22nd, at 11:00 AM at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, with Pastor Matthew Majewski officiating. Inurnment will be at Lansing Ridge Cemetery, in rural Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 9:30...

Feb 10, 2025

Sam W. Johnson, 27, of Madison, WI, formerly of Waukon, IA, died Monday, February 10, 2025, at his home. Memorial services will be held Monday, February 17th, at 12:00 PM at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, with Pastor Bryan Robertson officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick Cemetery-Hanover, rural Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 10:00...

Feb 5, 2025

Robert Allen Hager, 63, of Waukon, IA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 3:20 PM at his home in Waukon surrounded by his loving family and friends. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, February 11th, at 3:00 PM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating.  Friends may greet the family from...

Feb 4, 2025

Jean M. Lamb, 91, of Waukon, IA, died Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Graveside services will be held following the visitation at the funeral home on Saturday, February 8th, at St. Mary's Lycurgus Cemetery in rural Waukon with Conrad Rosendahl officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday at Martin...

Jan 29, 2025

Lisa M. Kerndt, 58, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Waukon, IA, died suddenly of natural causes on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her home in Dubuque. Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 6th, at 11:00 AM at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon with Rev. Cathy Jurgens officiating. Inurnment will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may...

Jan 28, 2025

Mary Ann Etteldorf, 69, of Waukon, IA, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 1st, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Paulraj Sellam officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 AM until...

Jan 27, 2025

Richard W. Troendle, 70, of Churchtown, IA, died Monday, January 27, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Waterloo, IA. Private graveside services will be held at St. Mary's Lycurgus Cemetery in rural Waukon, IA, with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. His family will host a summer BBQ get-together in his memory at a later date. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon...

Jan 25, 2025

Janet M. Seibert, 67, of Harpers Ferry, IA, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 29th, at 1:00 PM at Center Baptist Church in Lansing, IA, with Pastor Matthew Majewski officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 12:00...

Jan 25, 2025

Ruby F. Rathbun, 91, of Waukon, IA, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 1st, at 11:00 AM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lansing, IA, with Pastor Laura Gentry officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Old East Paint Creek Cemetery in rural Waterville....

Jan 24, 2025

James "Jim" E. Christianson, 84, of Waterville, IA, died Friday, January 24, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, IA. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Martin – Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements.

James "Jim" Edwin Christianson was born September 6, 1940, the son of Edwin and Loretta...

Jan 22, 2025

Iona C. Farley, 87, of Waukon, IA died on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Father Daniel Knipper officiating. Burial will be held in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Family and friends may greet the...

Jan 21, 2025

Lollie E. Hirth, 82, of Waukon, IA, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at her home in Waukon, IA. Memorial services will be held Monday, January 27th, 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 greet the family from 2:00 PM - 5:00...

Jan 18, 2025

Charles R. Rolfs, 83, of Waukon, IA, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 18, 2025, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 22nd, at 3:00 PM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon with Pastor Bryan Robertson officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 1:00...

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...

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...

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...