Obituaries
Sept. 5, 1950 -
July 26, 2025
CRESCO - Sandra Faye (Stinson) Reinertson, born September 5, 1950, was a kind-hearted woman who lived her life with quiet strength, faith in Jesus, and a deep love for children. Before she was married, she spent many years joyfully caring for young children and often...
April 2, 1935 -
Aug. 6, 2025
CRESCO - Rose Ella Gooder, age 90, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away peacefully August 6, 2025, at her home in Vernon Springs.
Visitation was held at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home on Monday, August 11 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian burial was held at Notre Dame...
March 11, 1944 -
July 25, 2025
CRESCO - Marcia Jane Williams, 81, of Cresco, IA (formerly of Hudson, IA) died on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Accura HealthCare of Cresco. She was born on March 11, 1944 in Cedar Falls, the daughter of Charles and Lorna (Petersen) Thuesen.
She graduated from Price Lab...
Sept. 19, 1966 -
July 12, 2025
DECORAH - Rita Ann (Stika) Reilly, 58, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 12, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Rita was born on September 19, 1966, in Cresco, Iowa, to Arthur and Rosemarie (Klimesh) Stika and grew...
Jan. 17, 1945 -
July 17, 2025
PLOVER - Elizabeth Ann (Loechler) Strnad, 80, of Plover, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025 at her home with family under the care of hospice. She had a long and brave journey with cancer and her warrior spirit will be missed.
Liz, as most know her, was born...
CRESCO - Glenn Francis Pecinovsky was born September 16, 1947 in Cresco, Iowa. His parents were William G. & Helen (Stika) Pecinovsky. In 1965, Glen graduated from Rudolphinum High School in Protivin and moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa and worked at a gas station. While living in Cedar Rapids he...
July 28, 1937 - July 18, 2025
Alvin "Al" Wendt, 87, a lifelong Stewartville area farmer, passed away on Friday (July 18, 2025) of natural causes, surrounded by his family, at his home.
Alvin Albert Wendt was born July 28, 1937 in Mower County to Herman and Lola (Bamlet) Wendt. He attended...
Feb. 15, 1955 -
July 19, 2025
CRESCO - Connie Rose Frana, 70, of Ridgeway, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a nearly two-year courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 15, 1955, in Cresco, Iowa, Connie was the daughter of the late Greg...
May 17, 1933 -
July 8, 2025
CRESCO - Hazel Esther Walker, 92, of Cresco, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025 at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco.
Hazel was born on May 17, 1933, in Cresco to Arthur and Lydia (Webber) Wentworth. She was among the youngest of nine children. Hazel and her...
October 27, 1952 -
July 8, 2025
DECORAH - Linda Lee Ragland, 72, died on Tuesday July 8, 2025 in Decorah, Iowa.
Linda was born on October 27, 1952 in Cresco, Iowa to LeRoy Frank and Marie Martha (Craft) Baethke. She married Michael John Ragland on October 23, 1982 at the Little Brown Church in...
