Obituaries
September 9, 1938 -
May 6, 2026
John C. Huecker, Jr., age 89, of Moville, passed away on June 6, 2026.
Born on May 25,1937, John was a dedicated family man and career electrician. John and Mona raised their family in Cresco, Iowa and he retired from Dairyland Power Cooperative. Following...
April 8, 1938 -
June 28, 2026
Donald John Zakostelecky, 88, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Regional Health Services of Howard County.
Donald was born on April 8, 1938, in rural Howard County, Iowa, to Frank and Abby (Horkey) Zakostelecky. He attended school in...
October 12, 1960 -
June 24, 2026
Lorna Ann Haeflinger, age 65 of Charles City, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at her home at Comprehensive Systems in Charles City, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Elma, Iowa, with...
April 21, 1938 -
June 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Darlyne R. Praska, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, who died on June 19, 2026. Darlyne built a life full of faith, family, and service.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m...
Aug. 17, 1940 -
June 18, 2026
Georgann Galloway, age 85, of Cresco, IA and formerly of Chester, IA passed away June 18, 2026 at Accura Healthcare in Cresco.
Georgann Kay Myli was born August 17, 1940 in Albert Lea, MN to Robert and Alice (Land) Myli and was baptized and confirmed at the...
June 28, 1936 -
June 14, 2026
Lynus C. Houdek, age 89, of Cresco, Iowa, died on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Regional Health Services of Howard County, Cresco, Iowa.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco, IA, with Father...
January 23, 1951 -
June 18, 2026
Alvin Joseph Stika age 75 of Nashua, IA, died peacefully Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Whispering Willow Senior Living in Fredericksburg.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2026, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Nashua with Deacon...
Sept. 21, 1937 -
June 11, 2026
Patrick "Pat" Herman Sweeney, age 88 of Elma, who passed peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Colonial Manor of Elma surrounded by loved ones.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Catholic...
March 1, 1978 -
March 14, 2026
On Saturday morning, March 14, Matthew Herold Duerre passed away peacefully in his sleep with Lindsey and his kids by his side.
Trying to sum up Matt in a few paragraphs feels a little impossible. He was a husband, dad, son, brother, uncle, teacher, mentor, and...
September 9, 1938 -
May 6, 2026
Patrick Arnold Taylor, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2026, at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, Iowa.
Patrick was born September 9, 1938, in rural Bonair, Iowa, the son of Albert C Taylor and Evaline Schmauss Taylor. He graduated...
