Obituaries
With great sadness we announce the passing of my beloved sister, Sherry Walton (Polansky) age 77, who passed away in the loving arms of her husband, Jon, on August 4th, 2026.
Sherry brought immense joy and warmth to everyone who knew her. Her kind heart and the beautiful memories she created...
March 7, 1953 -
August 4, 2026
Kevin Gerald Henry, 73, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2026.
Born in 1953 in Decorah, Iowa, to Gerald and Rose (Keefe) Henry, Kevin grew up on the family farm near Bluffton. He worked extremely hard every day beside his father, who...
August 1, 1960 -
July 24, 2026
Thomas "Tom" J. Rouchka, 65, of Belmond, IA, passed away, July 24, 2026, following courageous, faith filled, and valiant four-year battle with cancer. Public Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, July 30, 2026, 10:30 AM, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church...
August 9, 1932 -
July 27, 2026
Evelyn Grace Adamec died on July 27, 2026, at the age of 93 surrounded by family at the Evans Senior Living Community.
Evelyn was born August 9, 1932, and was a lifelong resident of Cresco, Iowa. She was married to Elmer L. Adamec for 38 years, raising...
March 6, 1935 -
July 26, 2026
Anita Marie Brandt was born the fourth child out of six to John and Amanda (Thies) Brandt on March 6, 1935 in rural Bremer County, Iowa.
Anita was hired by widower Corwin Goodman to be a nanny to his three young children; Allen age 5, Michael age 3 and...
January 15, 1932 -
July 3, 2026
Marilyn Louise Pass, age 94, passed away peacefully and entered her heavenly glory on July 3, 2026. As a lifelong follower of Christ, Marilyn's faith was the foundation of her life. She truly loved the Lord, and it was evident in the selfless way she...
January 25, 1967 -
July 28, 2026
Anna Christine "Chris" Bourassa, 59, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, during a procedure to treat blood clots following a living donor liver transplant.
Chris had looked forward to her transplant as a second chance at life. She faced years...
December. 28, 1931 -
July 21, 2026
Charles Harrison "Charlie" Miller, 94, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, at the Evans Home in Cresco. Born on December 28, 1931, in Cresco to Curtis and Helen (Burnham) Miller, Charlie spent his life deeply rooted in the community he...
March 12, 1935 -
July 4, 2026
Eugene Dotzler, age 91, of Cresco, Iowa died at home on July 4, 2026.
Eugene Paul Dotzler was born on March 12, 1935, to Edward and Mae (Shafer) Dotzler. He met a beautiful young woman named, Elaine Svestka, at a dance in Spillville, and shortly after made her his...
June 27, 1952 -
July 6, 2026
Gwendolyn Janice Mahr (Shaffer), age 74, passed away peacefully at her home near Lime Springs, IA on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Gwen was born on June 27, 1952, in Cresco, IA, the daughter of the late Janice Audrey (Anderson) Shaffer and Earl “Barney” Newton Shaffer. She...
