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by Perry Hesse

While the Oelwein Huskies were celebrating Homecoming Friday night, September 24, it was strictly a business trip for the Waukon Indians, who improved to 4-1 on the season with a 56-12 victory in that Class 2A District 4 match-up. That final result yielded the Indians’ highest point total of the season behind a fairly balanced attack providing almost 400 yards of total offense. Waukon collected 224 yards through the air along with 163 more on the ground, scoring multiple times via each method.

“Passing is largely about timing and that develops with more repetitions at game speed,” said Waukon football coach Chad Beermann of his team’s aerial attack that produced an average of nearly 38 yards per reception and scored on half of just six passing attempts on the night.

Kassie Leigh (Hughes) Foltz, age 43, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN. Memorial services were held Friday, October 1 at Frankville Community Presbyterian Church, Frankville with Pastor Karla Johnson as the Officiant. Burial followed at Frankville Cemetery, Frankville.

Kassie was born February 4, 1978 to Barry and Marsha (Schroeder) Hughes in Lawrence, KS. She attended Lawrence High School and lived in Lawrence until 1999 when she moved to Frankville. Kassie was united in marriage to Mike Foltz November 17, 2014.

Mary A. Stone, 73, of Waukon died Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Per Mary’s wishes, no services will be held. Burial of ashes will be at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to Rachel Noecker at 302 3rd Street NE, Apt. 101, Waukon, IA 52172.

Mary Alice Stone was born July 4, 1948 at Hall Maternity Hospital in Waukon, the daughter of Thomas and Alice (Steffenson) Stone. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church and graduated from Waukon High School in 1966. Mary then moved to Decorah and worked at Northwestern Bell, Luther College in the admissions office, and Matter’s Ballroom.

Marilyn E. Brissett Kruger, 84, died Saturday, September 18, 2021 at her home in Oak Park Heights, MN surrounded by her family. Cause of death was complications from a stroke.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, September 22 at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake, WI with Fr. Gene Murphy officiating. Interment followed the service at St. Croix Falls Cemetery in St. Croix Falls, WI.

She was born June 22, 1937 in Waukon to Leslie and Bernice (Ryan) McCormick. She graduated from St. Patrick’s School in Waukon and in 1955 entered the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dubuque. Having earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Clarke College, Dubuque, she went on to receive a master’s degree in counseling from Loras College, also in Dubuque.

Vietnam Veteran Gayle Kenneth Evans, age 75, of Waukon passed away September 5, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. Services will be held this Saturday, October 2 from 1:30-4 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon.
 

Jerry W. Siegrist, 88, of Waukon died Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Memorial services will be held Friday, October 1 at 11 a.m. at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon with Rev. Cathy Jurgens officiating. Burial of ashes will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lansing.

Friends may greet the family from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, September 30 at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon. Masks are encouraged. The service will also be live streamed on Martin-Grau Funeral Home’s Facebook page. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Veterans Memorial Hospital, Oak Hill Cemetery, Zion United Church of Christ, or to a charity of choice.

Shirley A. (Hobbs) Heimer, age 85, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus September 21, 2021 at her home in Waukon. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.

Shirley was born November 11, 1935 in Rose Creek, MN, the daughter of Mary and Delbert Hobbs. She attended Pacelli High School in Austin, MN, where she met Robert F. Heimer. They wed June 5, 1954. Through this union, she was blessed to have seven children: Cheryl (Steve) Kiesau of Champaign, IL, Scott Heimer of Gillette, WY, Lynette Corkery of Muscatine, Susan (Dean) Burroughs of Waukon, Mary (Joel) Anderson of Waukon, the late Martin (Dawn) Heimer of La Crescent, MN and Catherine (Jim) Gelo of Postville.

More EMTs greatly needed in area

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions will be offering an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course in Waukon through video conferencing broadcast from Calmar. This 138-hour course will begin Tuesday, October 5.

Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMTs, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, special considerations for working in the pre-hospital setting, and patient transportation.

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital together with Elliott Jewelers of Waukon will be hosting their 16th annual Women’s Health Day wellness event and luncheon Tuesday, September 28 at the Waukon Banquet Center. All ages are invited to attend any part of this educational event, beginning at 11 a.m. with a wellness fair offering a variety of free health tests and information, and a salad luncheon and program held from Noon to 1 p.m.  Due to COVID-19, attendees will be asked to wear masks at the event until they sit down for the meal and again when finished eating. Fewer vendors will be on site this year in order to more safely distance the tables with fewer attendees sitting at each table.

Currently, Veterans Memorial Hospital is experiencing a very limited supply of COVID-19 testing kits and asks that anyone experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms seek one of the following testing options:

• Test Iowa Kits are available free of charge at the main reception desk at Veterans Memorial Hospital. With these kits you collect your saliva and send the test in free of charge via UPS.  All instructions are clearly included in the kit with a phone number to call if you have any questions. There is currently just a 24 hour turn-around time for results. The Test Iowa Kits are available at the hospital from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekends and holidays.   
• Over the counter test kits can be purchased at all local pharmacies. These have immediate, rapid results; however this is an unverified form of testing and no work excuses can be given based on these results.