Obituaries
Fidencio "Bo" Bravo III
Fidencio "Bo" Bravo III, age 60, of Freestone Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at UK – St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.He was born April 16, 1964, in Wichita Falls, Texas, and is the son of Dolores Calderon McLaughlin of Garrison, Iowa, and the late Fidencio Bravo, Jr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two uncles, Joe and Danny Calderon and one cousin, Joseph Calderon. Dale Charles Havran
Dale Charles Havran, 92, of Norway, IA passed away January 15, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.Dale was born December 16, 1932 to Charles and Minnie (Peters) Havran in Benton County, IA. He graduated from Keystone High School, class of 1951. Following school, Dale was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon his honorable discharge from service, Dale returned home to help work the family farm. John Michael Florang
John Michael Florang, 77, of Norway died Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital following complications with COPD. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Walford, by Rev. Michelle Schultz and Pastor David Mosher. Burial: Norway Lutheran Cemetery, Norway. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p. Larry Geiselhart
Larry Geiselhart age 71 of Calmar, IA passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah. There will be no formal services for Larry at this time. Per his request, there will be a gathering on June 21, 2025, at Chase the Adventure to celebrate his life. Times TBD.Larry was born on December 18, 1953, in Fairmont, MN to James Willis Geiselhart and Lorene (Knutson) Geiselhart. Kathryn Mae Roth
Kathryn Mae Roth 88, of Belle Plaine, Iowa passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Compass Memorial Healthcare, Marengo, IA.Kathryn was born August 23, 1936, in Belle Plaine, IA, the daughter of Bruce and Marjorie (Mumby) Border. She attended Belle Plaine High School. On February 19, 1955, Kathryn married Lawrence Roth. They began their life together in Brooklyn, IA. Merle Grimm
Merle Grimm, 85, of Hiawatha, Iowa, and formerly of Urbana, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Visitation will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Urbana Christian Church in Urbana, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial: Urbana Memorial Cemetery, Urbana. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point, Iowa, is assisting the family. Wayne Tollefson
Wayne Tollefson, age 76, formerly of Decorah passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home in Central City, Iowa. A private graveside service will take place at Springfield Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18th, 2025, at the Central City Amvets, 16 S 4th St, Central City, Iowa 52214. Doris Marie Haeussler
Doris Marie Haeussler, 94, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Ryan, Iowa, passed from this life on Sunday, January 12, 2025, surrounded by family at the Terrace Glen Village, in Marion. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, where the family will greet friends. Scott Francis Wilhelm
Scott Francis Wilhelm, 62, died Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House, following a very short illness.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton. a reception will follow at the Vinton American Legion. Interment will be held at Mound Cemetery, Watkins. Violette "MistyDawn" Ramsey
Violette "MistyDawn" Ramsey, 78, was called home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2024, in Shellsburg, Iowa, surrounded by her beloved family.Born on April 17,1946 in Iowa City, Iowa, to William Ramsey and Joyous Keefer, and grew up in West Branch, Iowa. She lived in California for 25 years with her partner William Vigil, before moving to Arizona to be closer to her children and grandchildren.