Obituaries
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...
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...
