Obituaries
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...
April 11, 1951 -
May 29, 2026
Allen “Al” Vrieze passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, at Evans Senior Living, with his family by his side. He was 75 years old.
Born on April 11, 1951, in Chester, Iowa, to Burton and Anna (Lingbeck) Vrieze, Allen grew up on the family farm just outside...
January 27, 1942 -
May 9, 2026
Amalia Louise Myron, 84, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at her home.
Molly was born on January 27, 1942, in Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of the late Edward and Elsie (Derr) Frank. She grew up on the Frank Family Farm...
October 9, 1947 -
April 16, 2026
David Lee Goodell was born October 9, 1947 in Eldora, Iowa. He was the son of Duane and Mary (Allbee) Goodell. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1968-1970 earning numerous meritorious awards including the Bronze Star for heroism...
