Obituaries

Darlene Dorothy Gebel, 88

April 6, 1938 - August 22, 2026 Darlene Dorothy Gebel age 88, of New Hampton, formerly of Lawler, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2026, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in...

Marie Sobolik, 82

Marie Sobolik, 82, of Cresco, reunited with her family and friends in heaven on August 31, 2026. Marie Jane Pecinovsky was born to James C. and Georgina Pecinovsky on December 6, 1943. She grew up on a farm between Cresco and Protivin with her brother Jerry. On August 31, 1963, she married her next...

Darlene Dorothy Gebel

Linda Kay Platz, 67

Linda Kay Platz, 67, a longtime resident of Stewartville, MN died peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, following a short illness at Mayo Clinic Rochester – St. Mary's Campus. Linda Kay Bentley was born December 14, 1958 in Cresco, IA to Lester and Hazel (Wentworth) Bentley. She grew up on the...

Lori Ann Zakostelcky, 64

Aug. 1, 1962 - Aug. 10, 2026 Lori Ann Zakostelecky, age 64, of Cresco, lowa, passed away on August 10, 2026. She was born on August 1, 1962, to the late Donald and Ida Zakostelecky. Her work career included multiple supervisory positions, most recently at Donaldson Company in Cresco,...

Sherry Walton (Polansky), 77

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...

Kevin Henry, 73

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...

Thomas Rouchka, 65

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...

Evelyn Grace Adamec, 93

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...

Anita Goodman, 91

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...