Obituaries

Merle Mildred Hageman, 96

Jan. 31, 1921 — Aug. 30, 2017 CRESCO - Merle Mildred Hageman, age 96 years and seven months, passed away on Aug, 30, 2017, holding her niece’s hand at her niece’s home in White Bear Township, Minn. Merle was laid to rest in New Oregon Cemetery, Cresco, Iowa on Sept. 1, 2017. She was born Jan....

Francis Gebel, 81

Nov. 12, 1935 — Aug. 24, 2017 New Hampton - Francis L. Gebel, age 81, of New Hampton, Iowa, formerly of Lawler, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 at his home, with his family by his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 at...

Karen Wendel, 71

Jan. 12, 1946 — Aug. 14, 2017 Chester - Karen Wendel, age 71, of Chester, Iowa died Monday, Aug. 14, 2017 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. A celebration of life for Karen K. Wendel was held Aug. 19, 2017 at Laddy’s in Chester. A private family interment was to take place at Chester...

Ernest ‘Ernie’ Corson, 102

May 29, 1915 — Aug. 20, 2017 Hesper, Iowa - Ernest (Ernie) Merton Corson, age 102, of Hesper, Iowa passed away in his sleep on Aug. 20, 2017 with his family by his side at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, Iowa. Visitation will take place at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel, Minn. on...

Fern Schmauss, 94

Jan. 19, 1923 — Aug. 24, 2017 CRESCO - Fern Ida Schmauss, age 94, of Cresco, Iowa, died on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, at Hawkeye Care Center in Cresco. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco, with Pastor Elaine Siemsen officiating....

Florence Hackman, 96

Feb. 6, 1921 — Aug. 20, 2017 CRESCO - Florence Hackman, age 96, of Cresco, Iowa passed away Sunday Aug. 20, 2017 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, at Notre Dame Parish in Cresco. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in...

Helen Blekeberg, 88

July 10, 1929 — Aug. 9, 2017 Ridgeway - Helen (Lund) Blekeberg, age 88, of Ridgeway, Iowa died on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, Iowa. Funeral services for Helen will be Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Madison Lutheran Church of Ridgeway with Pastor Jeff...

Charles Stanley, 85

Dec. 11, 1931 — July 6, 2017 Missouri City, Texas - Charles Wyatt Stanley, age 85, of Missouri City, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Barton House, surrounded by family. The graveside funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Aug. 26, 2017 at New Oregon Cemetery in...

Ronald Martin, 71

Nov. 22, 1945 — Aug. 3, 2017 CRESCO - Ronald L. Martin, age 71, of Cresco, Iowa and formerly of Decorah, Iowa, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 at his home in Cresco. Private family services will be at a later date. Ron was born Nov. 22, 1945 in Charles City, Iowa to Ivan and Ruth (Johnson) Martin...

Charlene Wilkins, 71

Feb. 27, 1946 — July 29, 2017 OTTAWA, ILL - Charlene M. Wilkins, age 71, of Ottawa, Ill. passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Heritage Manor of LaSalle, Ill. Charlene was born Feb. 27, 1946 in Cresco, Iowa, the twin daughter of Charles and Ferneva (Weinkauf) Nast. She married Wayne Wilkins...