Obituaries

Les A. Winters, 72, of Waukon passed away Sunday, November 16 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Private graveside services were scheduled to be held at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon for family. Memorials can be made to Veterans Memorial Hospital, VMH Ambulance Service, or VMH-Community and Home Care. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon handled arrangements.

Leslie “Les” Allen Winters was born December 14, 1952, to Wesley and Evelyn (Decker) Winters at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He grew up in rural Luana, where he helped on the family farm and began lifelong friendships with his neighbors, the Brainard family, who first dubbed him with the nickname “Scratch”. Some of his fondest memories were of his childhood spent near the Yellow River bottoms squirrel hunting, playing pranks and generally wreaking havoc in the neighborhood with his brother Ray and the Brainard boys.

Richard H. Howes, 76, of Waukon died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, November 20 at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon from 3-6 p.m.

Richard Hudson Howes was born July 27, 1949, in Illinois, the son of Richard and Winifred (Meyer) Howes. Richard graduated from Barrington High School in Barrington, IL, in 1965. He enjoyed old sitcoms and movies and loved listening to music. Richard was a quiet man, but loved a good conversation and was a great story teller. He was a very friendly guy and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

Survivors include his three children: Lori Lambert, Richard (Heather) Howes, and Gregory (Marie) Howes; eight grandchildren: Joseph, Joey, Tasha, Aleah, Hailey (Dalton), Tanner, Riley, and Devon; and a sister, Margaret. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Penny; and a brother, Craig.

Marlene J. Dahlstrom, 67, of Waukon died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 18 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon with Pastor Mark Oehlert officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery, Waukon.

Marlene Jean Dahlstrom was born February 9, 1958, in Waukon, the daughter of Alto and Norma (Schave) Dahlstrom. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon and graduated from Waukon High School in 1976. After graduating, she went to work at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon as the ward clerk and a certified nurse’s aide. Marlene worked at the hospital for 47 years, retiring in 2023.

Imojean Ingles, 86, of Waukon passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. A private inurnment was scheduled to be held at Mays Prairie Cemetery in Lansing. Memorials may be sent to 16564 145th Street, Luana, IA 52156.

Imojean was born March 30, 1939, in Portsmouth, VA, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Tomes) Henderson. She attended school through the ninth grade. February 25, 1956, she was united in marriage to Raymond Ingles, and they shared many years together until his passing September 13, 2000.

A devoted homemaker, Imojean found joy in the simple things in life. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, tending to her yard and flowers, shopping, and working on various crafts. Her hands were always busy creating something beautiful, and her love and care could be seen in everything she did.

Michael “Mike” J. Foley, 72, of Harpers Ferry died Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the homestead farm in rural Harpers Ferry. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, November 12 at St. Ann’s - St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the funeral mass to follow at 11 a.m. Mike and Cindy will be laid to rest at St. Joseph’s Paint Rock Cemetery, Harpers Ferry. Lunch will be provided after the services. Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements.

Michael James Foley was born December 15, 1952, in Waukon, the son of Leo and Rose (Cota) Foley. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Paint Rock Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry. Mike graduated from St. George Catholic School in Lansing in 1970, and also attended Western Wisconsin Technical College as well as Loras College in Dubuque.

After a long and fulfilling life, Amber Ruth Magnusson, 102, of Lansing passed away November 3, 2025 at Thornton Manor in Lansing. According to Amber’s wishes, she will be cremated, and at a later date, her ashes buried at Utica Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Ferryville, WI, in a private graveside service.

Please join us at the Kerndt Brothers Community Center at 395 Main Street in Lansing Friday, November 14 for a memorial service. Pastor Laura Gentry will officiate the service at 1 p.m. with fellowship to follow until 3 p.m. Condolences and memorials can be sent to the Amber Magnusson Family at 1470 Westgate Drive, Lansing, IA 52151 with a memorial to be established later.

Kenneth Edward Schaller of Reno, MN passed away peacefully October 29, 2025, at Emplify Health by Gundersen with family by his side. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life in Kenny’s honor Friday, November 7 from 3-7 p.m., held at the New Albin Community Center in New Albin.

Fredrickson Funeral Homes and Crematory, Caledonia, MN is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ken was born August 12, 1954, in La Crosse, WI to Clarence and Esther (Hahn) Schaller. He often spoke fondly of his childhood in Reno, where he spent countless days riding bikes, fishing, and exploring the surrounding bluffs and backwaters with friends.

A 1972 graduate of La Crescent High School, Ken began his career at G. Heileman Brewing in La Crosse. He later went on to work for Interstate Power Company (later known as Alliant Energy) at the Lansing Power Plant - a career to which he dedicated nearly 40 years.

Don O. Bakke, 89, of Waukon died Friday, October 31, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 4 at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waukon with Pastor Marshall Hahn officiating. Burial with military honors was in the church cemetery.

Donald Ordell Bakke was born July 12, 1936, in La Crosse, WI, the son of Theodore and Gladys (Fossum) Bakke. He was baptized and confirmed at West Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waukon and graduated from Waukon High School in 1954. Don lived for farming and spent his whole life on the family dairy farm until moving into Waukon in the 1980s. After retiring, he’d still go out and find something to tinker with or fix. His last trip to the farm was a special one with granddaughter Breanna taking him out Labor Day, 2025. Don also worked at Northern Engraving after retiring from the farm.

Joyce M. Regan, 78, of Waukon died Friday, October 24, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 30 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Burial will be in Lycurgus Cemetery, rural Waukon.

Friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. until the time of services Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either St. Patrick Catholic School, Veterans Memorial Hospital, or St. Mary’s Lycurgus Cemetery Fund.

Joyce Marie (Troendle) Regan was born Sunday, December 8, 1946, in Waukon. She was the seventh of eight children born to George Francis Silas “Cy” and Loretta Ann Ellen (McLaughlin) Troendle. She received all her sacraments at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon.

Frank L. Sivesind, 83, of Waukon passed away peacefully at his lifelong home Friday, October 24, 2025. Funeral services were held Monday, October 27 at Zalmona Presbyterian Church in rural Waukon with burial following at the church cemetery. Memorials can be made to Veterans Memorial Hospital or Zalmona Presbyterian Church cemetery fund, both in Waukon. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon handled the arrangements.

Frank Leroy Sivesind was born November 2, 1941, in Waukon to John and Olive (Tolander) Sivesind. Frank grew up and worked on the family farm while attending area country school. He graduated from Waukon High School in 1959, and was actively involved in basketball, baseball, 4-H, and FFA.

Frank took pride in his work as a county Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) supervisor through which he made many lifelong friends and memories.