Obituaries

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Tue
19
Nov

Connie L. Koehn

Connie Lou Koehn, 75, of Elkader, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at the Elkader Care Center. She was born in McGregor to Alvin and Ruby (Kurth) Koehn.

Tue
12
Nov

Vernelda Miehe

Vernelda Miehe, 94, of Elkader, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at MercyOne in Elkader. She was born Jan. 17, 1930, in Osterdock, to Clarence and Marie (Freitag) Fehlhafer. She attended rural Clayton County School, graduated from Elkader High and attended Elkader Junior College for one year. Vernelda taught four years at Hope School, rural Clayton County.

Tue
12
Nov

John S. Auten

John Steven Auten, 81, of McGregor, passed away Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Gundersen Health in La Crosse, Wis. John was born Feb. 22, 1943 to Lyman “Bill” and Clora (Lynn) Auten in Davenport. He graduated from Newton Senior High School with the class of 1961. John joined the Iowa Air National Guard and was very proud of this.

Tue
12
Nov

Roger A. Koster

Roger Anthony Koster, 96, passed away peacefully on Nov. 5, 2024, at Atrium Village in Hills. Roger was born on Sept. 24, 1928, in Breda, to William and Matilda (Grabner) Koster. Growing up on the family farm, Roger developed a strong work ethic and a deep love for the land that would guide him throughout his life.

Tue
12
Nov

Virginia D. 'Ginny' Shefelbine

Virginia D. “Ginny” Shefelbine, 66, was reunited with her husband on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

Tue
05
Nov

Dr. John M. Cunningham

Dr. John M. Cunningham, 79, of Elkader, died peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette.

Tue
05
Nov

LuAnn Butikofer

LuAnn Butikofer, 69, of McGregor, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 at her home.  

Wed
30
Oct

Michael F. Bergan

Michael Francis Bergan, 88, of Elkader, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at home in his favorite chair in the arms of his devoted wife and surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Feb. 27, 1936, near Fayette, the son of Thomas and Nelly (Kelly) Bergan. He was raised and educated in the Elkader area and graduated with the class of 1954 from St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Elkader. He enlisted in the United States Army after being home on the farm for three years.

Tue
22
Oct

Arleen F. Ferguson

Arleen Frances Ferguson, 95 of Monona, died from sepsis Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at MercyOne in Elkader. Arleen was born March 24, 1929, the daughter of Charles and Abbie DeSotel. She was baptized June 28, 1929 by Reverend A. Daugs at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Monona, and confirmed on Jan. 10, 1943 by H.W. Siefkes.

Tue
15
Oct

Fr. John A. Moser

Fr. John A. Moser, 65, of Waukon, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at UW Health University Hospital in Madison, Wis. The Mass of Resurrection will be held Thursday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Archbishop Thomas Zinkula officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Elkader. Friends may greet the family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the church in Waukon, where there will be a 3:30 p.m. scripture service and 7 p.m.

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