obituaries


Curtis William Lenz

Curtis William Lenz

Aug 24, 2011

Curtis W. Lenz, 99, of Lansing, IA, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at Thornton Manor in Lansing. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 26th, at 11:00 AM at United Methodist Church in Lansing, IA, with Kevin Smith officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lansing. Friends may call from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday at Martin...

Donald George Todd

Donald George Todd

Aug 21, 2011

Donald G. Todd, 82, of Waukon, IA, died Sunday, August 21, 2011, at his home in rural Waukon, surrounded by his loving family. Don was known as a kind-hearted storyteller and had a strong passion for life and nature. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, August 24th, at 3:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. Burial...

Kathleen Snitker

Kathleen Snitker

Aug 13, 2011

Kathleen Snitker, 83, of Waukon, IA, died Saturday, August 13, 2011, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon, IA. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 17th at 11:00 AM at Salem United Church of Christ in rural Waukon, with Pastor Keith Selberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday...

Robert "Bob" Bakewell

Robert "Bob" Bakewell

Jul 30, 2011

Robert W. "Bob" Bakewell, 64, of rural Waukon, died July 30, 2011 at the family farm where he lived in rural Waukon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Fr. Donald Bakewell officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may call from 4:00 to...

Margie Marie Howe

Margie Marie Howe

Jul 30, 2011

Margie M Howe, 86, of Waukon, IA, died Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 2nd, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Fr. Joseph Schneider officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may call from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Monday at...

Robert John Link

Robert John Link

Jul 25, 2011

Robert "Bob" Link, 52, of Waukon, IA, died Monday, July 25, 2011, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, WI. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 29th, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Rev. Msgr. Ed Lechtenberg officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may call from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM...

Elaine Cecelia Johnson

Elaine Cecelia Johnson

Jul 25, 2011

Elaine C. Johnson, 56, of Lansing, IA, died Monday, July 25, 2011, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, IA, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28th, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Rev. Msgr. Ed Lechtenberg officiating. Burial will be at Gethsemane Cemetery, Lansing. Friends may call from 4:00 PM...

John Daniel Goettel

John Daniel Goettel

Jul 20, 2011

John D. Goettel, 90, of Harpers Ferry, IA, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, WI. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 23rd, at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Waukon, IA, with Pastor Duane Smith officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lansing, IA. Friends may call from 3:00 PM - 7:00...

Marion Frances Hartley

Marion Frances Hartley

Jul 11, 2011

Marion F. Hartley, 94, of Waukon, IA, and formerly of New Albin, IA died Monday, July 11, 2011, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 14th, at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Albin, with Fr. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, New Albin. Friends may call...

Mary Ann "Marian" Cota

Mary Ann "Marian" Cota

Jul 4, 2011

Mary Ann "Marian" Cota, 86, of Lansing, IA, a long-time Harpers Ferry resident, died Monday, July 4, 2011, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, IA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 7th, at 10:30 AM at St. Ann's - St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry, with Rev. Msgr. Ed Lechtenberg, Fr. Daniel Knipper, Fr. Donald Hawes, Rev. Msgr....

Robert Allen Rea

Robert Allen Rea

Jun 29, 2011

Robert "Bobby" Rea, 47, of Red Wing, MN, and formerly of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Abbot Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 4th, at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Fr. Joseph Schneider officiating. Burial will be at St. John the Baptist, West Ridge Cemetery, rural...

Laurayne Agnes Easley

Laurayne Agnes Easley

Jun 27, 2011

Laurayne A. Easley, 89, of Harpers Ferry, IA, died Monday, June 27, 2011, at Great River Care Center in McGregor, IA. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 2nd, at 10:00 AM at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, IA, with Fr. Daniel Knipper officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may call from 4:00 - 7:00 PM Friday...

Shirley Jean Gravier

Shirley Jean Gravier

Jun 27, 2011

Shirley J. Gravier, 64, of Waukon, IA, died Monday, June 27, 2011, at her residence in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 1st, at 11:00 AM at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, with Deacon Mike Ward officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may call from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Friday at Martin Funeral...

Anne Steffenson

Anne Steffenson

Jun 17, 2011

Anne Steffenson, 61, of Waukon, IA, died Friday, June 17, 2011, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, IA. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 20th, at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Fr. Joseph Schneider and Rev. Msgr. Ed Lechtenberg officiating. Music was provided by the "Hanson" family. Burial will be at St. Mary's Lycurgus...

Benjamin 'Bennie' David Fiet

Benjamin 'Bennie' David Fiet

Jun 16, 2011

Benjamin "Bennie" D. Fiet, 88, of Waukon, IA, died Thursday, June 16, 2011, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, IA. Funeral services will be held Monday June 20th, at 11:00 AM at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Postville, IA, with Pastor Paul Snyder officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday...

Ruth Alice Brink

Ruth Alice Brink

Jun 2, 2011

Ruth A Brink, 91, of Waukon, IA, died Thursday, June 2, 2011, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 6th, at 11:00 AM at Zalmona Presbyterian Church in rural Waukon, with Pastor Tom Buresh officiating. Burial will be at Zalmona Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday at Martin Funeral...

Lloyd Alf Olson

Lloyd Alf Olson

Jun 2, 2011

Lloyd Olson, 87, of Harpers Ferry, IA, died Thursday, June 2, 2011, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, IA. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 6th, at 2:00 PM at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waterville, IA, with Pastor Ken Kimball officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Friends may call from 12:00 PM -...

Joyce Ann Snitker

Joyce Ann Snitker

May 25, 2011

Joyce A. Snitker, 76, of Frankville, IA, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon, IA. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 28th, at 11:00 AM at Salem United Church of Christ in rural Waukon, with Pastor Keith Selberg officiating. Burial will be held in the church cemetery in rural Waukon. Friends may call from 4:00...

Sharon Kay Larsen

Sharon Kay Larsen

May 20, 2011

Sharon Kay Harms Larsen, 68, of Waukon, IA, died Friday, May 20, 2011, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 24th, at 11:00 AM at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waukon, with Pastor David Schafer officiating. Burial will be at Old West Paint Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 PM...

David Benjamin Wendel

David Benjamin Wendel

May 18, 2011

David B. Wendel, 69, of Lansing, IA, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at Thornton Manor in Lansing. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 21st, at 11:00 AM at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, IA, with Rev. Lynn G. Groe officiating. Burial will be at May's Prairie cemetery in rural Lansing. Friends may call from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM...