Obituaries

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Tue
04
Feb

Jo Marie Thein

Jo Marie Thein, 78, of Edgewood, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale, Ariz. She was born on Nov. 17, 1946, in Menomonie, Wis., the daughter of Thomas and June (Debee) Neverdahl. Jo Marie was raised in the Menomonie area and was a graduate of Menomonie High School. She later attended Clarke College in Dubuque.

Tue
28
Jan

Denise E. Nelson

Denise E. Nelson, 68, of West Union, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 21, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Tue
21
Jan

Neal W. Perry

Neal William Perry, 93, of McGregor, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 11, 2025. Neal was born in Waterloo on Dec. 19, 1931, to parents Helen and Marcus Perry. He grew up in Waterloo and participated in baseball, track and football, graduating from East High in 1950. His fondest childhood memories were visiting his grandparents Neubauer at their farm and great-grandparents in Amana Colonies. Dad was very proud of his heritage. He was an avid hunter and spent many days hunting and fishing with his dad.

Tue
21
Jan

Gary L. Carlson

Gary L. Carlson, 86, of Elkader, passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at MercyOne in Elkader. He was born Nov. 27, 1938, in Rockford, Ill., to June Virginia (Quist) Carlson and Axel H. Carlson. 

Tue
21
Jan

Randy L. McMillin

Randy Lee McMillin was born May 21, 1961, to Harold and Marie (Carlson) McMillin, Elkader. Randy died on Oct. 13, 2024, due to a UTV accident.

Tue
21
Jan

Mary Jane Ferguson

Mary Jane Ferguson, 94, of McGregor, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the Guttenberg Care Center. Mary Jane was born May 22, 1930 to Damon and June (Ostrander) Rhoades in Delta. She graduated from Springfield High School in Springfield, Mo., and earned her certified nursing degree in Stockton, Mo.

Tue
07
Jan

Debra J. Blair

Debra J. Blair, 62, of Elkader, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, surrounded by family at Regional Medical Center in Manchester. A beloved wife, mother and community member, she will be remembered as a beacon of joy and kindness. 

Tue
07
Jan

Erica J. Harstad

Erica Jane Harstad, 58, of Elkader, daughter of Don and Mary (Niemeyer) Harstad, died Dec. 19, 2024, at Allen Unity Point Hospital in Waterloo, after years of coping with diabetes and renal failure.

Tue
07
Jan

Joan Strauss

Joan Strauss, 76, of Elkader, passed away Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at her home. Joan Lucille (Blom) Strauss was born on Jan. 20, 1948, as the first child to Dick A. and Pauline (Bruxvoort) Blom in Adrian, Minn. Growing up with her three siblings on the family farm outside of Leota, Minn., Joan developed a deep love for music and a talent for playing the piano. 

Tue
31
Dec

Father Paul R. Peters

Father Paul R. Peters was born Oct. 18, 1936, in Fairbank, to Leo and Vera (Preble) Peters. His amazing gift of music began on the lap of his grandmother as she showed him how to chord music as a little boy. At a very early age, he had an ear for music. The Sisters of the Presentation who taught music at Immaculate Conception School helped him develop his love and God given talent.

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