Obituaries

Clarice Mae Larsen, age 84, of Lancaster, CA, formerly of Waukon, passed away December 25, 2015 at her home. She was born May 17, 1931 in Waukon, and grew up and attended school in Waukon. She lived in the Antelope Valley in California for 56 years.
Clarice was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Larsen. She is survived by her son, Ron (Meg) Larsen of Lancaster, CA; her daughter, Debbie Slaton of Lancaster, CA; her grandchildren, Jacob Larsen, and Amber, Justin and Daniel Slaton; and her great-grandchildren, Alisha Bounds, Elijah, Corban and Nekoda Slaton, and Franki Redfield.
 

Randy Alan Russell, age 59, of Ridgeway died Sunday, January 24, 2016. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 28 at Peace Lutheran Church in Ridgeway.  Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Waukon at a later date. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 27 from 4-7 p.m. at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home, 404 North Elm Street in Cresco. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested.
Randy was born in Waukon September 9, 1956 to Edward “Tuck” and Ethel (Haerer) Easton. He attended Waukon High School. June 26, 1993 he married Sue Marhoul at Peace Lutheran Church in Ridgeway. Randy was an avid Chicago Bears fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR.

Sunday, January 24, 2016, Donald Harold Sires, age 84, of Enumclaw, WA accepted God’s invitation to come home at 1:55 a.m. A private military burial was held Friday, January 29 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA with a celebration of Don’s life following at Weeks’ Enumclaw Funeral Home in Enumclaw, WA.
Don was born May 24, 1931 to Alvin James “Bud” and Lillian Alma Welper Sires in New Albin. He graduated from New Albin High School, joined the Navy and served our country. Don graduated from Virginia Tech in 1959 with a B.S. in Business Administration. He began his career representing college textbook publishers, traveling several states.

James “Jim” Moose, 55, of Monona died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral Services were held Thursday, January 28 at Living Faith United Methodist Parish, Monona, with Rev. Kim A. Gates as the Officiant. Burial followed in Smithfield Cemetery, rural Monona.
James Ernest was born December 11, 1960 to Albert and Marilyn (Timmerman) Moose in Waukon. He was baptized July 16, 1961 at Pilgrim EUB Church in Monona. He was confirmed April 7, 1974 at Garden City United Methodist Church in Monona. He graduated from MFL High School in 1979.
Jim was united in marriage with Lesa Reimer September 21, 1985 at Peace United Church of Christ in Elkader. Two sons were born to this union, Jarred and Jordan.

Rodney R. “Occo” Fink, 78, of Waukon died Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI. Funeral services were held Monday, January 25 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Rev. Msgr. Cletus Hawes, Fr. Donald Hawes and Deacon Mike Ward officiating. Burial was at St. Mary's Lycurgus Cemetery, rural Waukon.
Rodney Ray "Occo" Fink was born December 7, 1937 in Dorchester to Freeman and Velma (Smith) Fink. He was baptized at Dorchester Methodist Church and confirmed at Grace Methodist in New Albin. Occo graduated from New Albin High School.

Abel Wyatt (Yearous) Ludeking, five-day-old son of Clint and Sonya (Decker) Ludeking of Waukon, died in his parents' arms at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI Monday, January 18, 2016. After fighting from complications at the time of his birth, he gently and quietly passed into the arms of Jesus. Private family graveside services will be held in Oakland Cemetery in Waukon, with Pastor Carol Bjerke officiating.
Abel holds the apple of their eyes and they awaited his arrival with great anticipation. In his short, few days on this earth, he proved through and through that he was a fighter, but with such a sweet face and curly, strawberry-blonde hair. He melted the hearts of the many who were blessed to meet him, and will be greatly missed.

Walter J. Larson, 69, of Dorchester died Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at his home in Dorchester. Services will be held at a later date. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family with arrangements.
Walter Joseph Larson was born May 26, 1946 in Waukon, the son of Henry and Marguerite (Blake) Larson. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Dorchester Catholic Church in Dorchester and graduated from St. Patrick's High School in Waukon in 1964. Walter owned and operated Larson Wood Products, making custom furniture, refinishing and repairing furniture for many years.

Mary L. Intlekofer, 90, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Waukon, died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Manor Care in Cedar Rapids. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 26 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Rev. Msgr. Cletus Hawes and Fr. Donald Hawes officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon.
Martin Funeral Home in Waukon handled the arrangements. Memorials can be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 857 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403; the Cedar Valley Humane Society, 7411 Mt. Vernon Road SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403; or to a charity of choice.

Helen Tangen, 94, of Chatfield, MN died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN. A funeral service was held Monday, January 18 at Root Prairie Lutheran Church, with Pastor Mark Docken of Chatfield Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be at Root Prairie Cemetery.
Helen was born November 18, 1921 on a farm in Pilot Mound Township in Fillmore County in Minnesota to Frederick and Leda (Rain) Storm. April 17, 1943 Helen married Orville Tangen in McMinnville, TN.
Helen was a lifetime member of Root Prairie Lutheran Church, where she served as Sunday school superintendent,  treasurer and teacher.  She was also a member of  WELCA, serving as secretary and treasurer. She was a 62-year member of the Fountain Legion Auxiliary and 4H leader.

Jill Lowery, age 48, of Lansing, formerly of Waterloo, died suddenly Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. A Memorial Service will be held at Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories in Waterloo Friday, January 15 from 4-8 p.m., with a balloon release scheduled for 6 p.m.
    Jill Anne Lowery was born September 20, 1967 in Waterloo, the daughter of John and Marlene (Potter) Payne. She graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1986. Jill’s senior year she was Homecoming Queen. She attended Kirkwood College, until her beautiful daughter, Marlee, was born.
Jill met her lifelong partner, Jack Edgar. She then went to NIACC to earn her associate’s degree in Criminal Justice. While at NIACC, she was on the Dean’s list. Most recently, Jill had been living in Waukon. She was a waitress/bartender in food service.