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Vicky Jo Wolfe, 62, of Waukon passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Veterans Memorial Hospital Emergency Room in Waukon. Services were held Monday, May 20 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Oelwein. Interment was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens at Hazleton.

Vicky was born November 16, 1956 in Oelwein, the daughter of Clifford and Charleen “Chuckie” (Jensen) Fox. She graduated from Oelwein High School with the Class of 1975. She was married to David Wolfe December 20, 1986 in Cedar Rapids and they were later divorced.

Vicky was a librarian for the East Elementary School in Waukon. When she wasn’t enjoying her students at school, she enjoyed working in the yard, kayaking, the Denver Broncos and Iowa Hawkeyes, and a nice cold one with friends and family by the camp fire. But her greatest love was her son, Jordan, who she was so proud of, along with her family. They all meant the world to her. Vicky definitely leaves a void in this world with her passing.

Maggie L. Kruse, 74, of Eitzen, MN died Friday, May 17, 2019 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 22 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Church in Eitzen, MN with Pastor Michael McCann officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon and one hour before services at the church Wednesday.

Margaret Lucille Kruse was born November 5, 1944 in Waukon, the daughter of John and Alice (Sanderson) Herman. She was baptized at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waukon and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon. Maggie attended Makee Country School in rural Waukon and graduated from Waukon High School in 1962. Maggie grew up just north of Waukon where Green Valley Getaway is today.

Celia D. Garrett, 79, of Lansing passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. Memorial services will be held Thursday, May 23 at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing, with Fr. John Moser officiating. Inurnment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Lansing. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, where there will be a 3:30 p.m. scripture service, as well as for one hour before the service at the church Thursday.

Celia Darlene Garrett was born November 15, 1939 in Waukon, the daughter of Otto John and Selina Clarinda (Megorden) Sander. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Waukon High School. November 23, 1957 she married Francis Jesse Garrett.

After a few years, Celia and Francis embarked on a 40-year entrepreneurship business in real estate and construction that is still a thriving family business today.

Carol Leone Quam, age 76, of Decorah died peacefully May 14, 2019 surrounded by her family at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, May 18 at the St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial was in the St. Benedict Cemetery.

Carol was born July 1, 1942, the daughter of Joseph and Adeline (Waller) McCormick, in Waukon. Carol attended and graduated from Decorah High School in 1960.

Carol was united in marriage to Carsten Quam at St. Benedict Catholic Church October 8, 1960. She was the proud mother of three children, Michael, Theresa and Brenda.

Carol worked at DECO Products for 49 years. She was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. When she wasn’t working she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Family was the most important thing to Carol.

The 22nd annual “Family Wellness Fair” was held Wednesday, May 8 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Over 220 individuals attended the wellness fair despite the very wet and cold evening. Those in attendance had the opportunity to enjoy the information and activities provided by over 45 agencies and businesses that serve Allamakee and northern Clayton counties.

Entertainment for the evening included special appearances by “Klyde Thinger” the Clown, plus the “Hidden in Plain Sight” drug exhibit from Clayton County which emulates a teenager’s bedroom with over 50 different drug indicators, indicating drug use or support of drug use.

Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon will be hosting the annual Safety Day Camp for children ages six to 14 Thursday, June 13 at the Allamakee Fairgrounds in Waukon from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. The camp is open to all children in the area. It is a true safety camp that instructs many areas of safety that are involved in every child’s life.

Children often see the outdoors as an exciting playground - providing endless hours of fun and adventure. But the great outdoors can set the stage for tragedy. That is why this Safety Camp was established by Veterans Memorial Hospital and  Allamakee Count ISU Extension 19 years ago.

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital will be holding its monthly Euchre Marathon for all individuals of the community interested Thursday, May 16. Men and women are welcome to attend, even if they are not an Auxiliary member. The Euchre marathons are held the third Thursday of each month at the Senior Citizens Room at the Waukon Wellness Center.

The Auxiliary’s Euchre Marathons begin at 11:30 a.m. with dinner, if chosen. Call Northland Agency on Aging at 877-838-8077 if choosing to eat dinner. Card playing will follow at 12:30 p.m. until approximately 2:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to stay and play cards following the Senior Citizens meal is more than welcome to do so. All proceeds go towards the Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital. Prizes will be awarded. Anyone interested in attending but preferring to play Bridge is also welcome to join. It is asked that they come with their own table of four players, however.

“Welcome to Medicare” is a free, two-hour seminar offered by the Veterans Memorial Hospital Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors. Due to popular demand, this program will again be held Monday, May 20 from 5-7 p.m. in the Large Conference Room located on the lower level of Veterans Memorial Hospital.

“Due to the great turnout in April, we have decided to offer another free seminar to the community right away in May,” says Russ Hagen, SHIIP volunteer. “Medicare is such an important program and understanding what it offers helps assure that anyone eligible gets the health benefits they deserve.”

“Welcome to Medicare” will cover Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, the prescription drug benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare supplement insurance.

Memorials were recently received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Virginia Anderson by Laura Duvel, in memory of Lorraine Schulte by Mary Ann Hager and in memory of Shirley Collins by Marlene Habhab and Neal and Lisa Brainard.

Memorials were also received in memory of Norman Miller by DiAnna Higgens, Curt and Betty Gilbertson, Shirley Duvel, George and Lorna Miller, Neal and Lisa Brainard and Marlene Habhab.

Memorials and donations are appreciated by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation. The Foundation is a 501C3 organization. All donations to the Foundation are tax deductible. Memorials and donations can be sent to 40 First Street SE, Waukon, IA  52172.
 

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting Thursday, May 16 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital in the Large Conference Room, located on the lower level of the hospital.

This diabetes class is open to everyone who has diabetes or has a friend or loved one with diabetes. For more information on the Diabetes Support Group, call  Angie Mettille, RN at Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.