Obituaries

John G. Forbes Sr., 77, of Harpers Ferry, formerly of Waterloo, died Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his home in Harpers Ferry. Friends may greet the family from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon. Burial of cremains will be held at a later date in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Waterloo.

A full obituary will appear in the May 28 edition of The Standard. You can subscribe to The Standard's print edition or e-edition by clicking here.

Donald “Don” K. Buhl, 72, of Waukon died Monday, May 19, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 24 at 1 p.m. at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon with Rev. Cathy Jurgens officiating. Burial will be at a later date in St. Luke's Catholic Cemetery, Sherburn, MN. Friends may greet the family from 11 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home.

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Ronald Eugene Erb of Prairieville, LA, and formerly of Waukon, passed away March 16, 2025. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, May 29 at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Luana, followed with burial in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, McGregor.

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James Roger Schlitter, 84, of Waukon passed away May 16, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., with visitation from 10-11 a.m., Thursday, May 22 at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home in Monona, with Deacon Patrick Malanaphy officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

A full obituary will appear in the May 28 edition of The Standard. You can subscribe to The Standard's print edition or e-edition by clicking here.

Raymond P. Steinhart, 88, of Platteville, WI, went to his eternal resting place surrounded by family Tuesday, May 13, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, May 19 at St. Rose of Lima Church, Cuba City, WI, with Rev. David Flanagan and Deacon Bill Bussan officiating. Burial was in St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery, Hanover in rural Allamakee County. Memorials in Ray’s name may be sent to the funeral home at 123 North Jackson Street, Cuba City, WI 53807.

Ray was born May 8, 1937, in La Crosse, WI, the son of Oswald and Mary (Byrnes) Steinhart. He was one of four children. He was united in marriage to Margaret Baxter June 23, 1956 at St. Patrick’s Church in Waukon. To this union, six children were born: Joan, John, Mary, Joseph, Gerald and Janet.

A Celebration of Life honoring the life and legacy of Dave Duncklee will be held Saturday, June 7 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Waukon Middle School cafeteria. He passed away earlier this year at the age of 84.

Mr. Duncklee dedicated over 30 years to teaching and shaping the lives of countless individuals in the local community. This will be an informal gathering where friends, family, former students, and colleagues can come together to share memories and honor Dave’s life. Around noon, we will invite those who wish to share a story or reflection.

Memorials may be given to the following:
• Allamakee Community Schools
• Veterans Memorial Hospital
• Allamakee Driftless and Educational Center.
 

Steven “Steve” L.  Morarend, 73, of Lansing died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI, after a tough battle with cancer for 15 years. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 17 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Shep’s Riverside Bar and Grill in Lansing with military honors taking place at 12 p.m. A lunch will be served.

In honor of Steve, please wear Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs apparel, or anything camo. Thornburg - Grau Funeral Home in Lansing is assisting with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to the Lansing VFW.
 

Kathleen M. Frett, 92, of Moline, IL passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Overlook Village, Moline. Arrangements are pending at Rafferty Funeral Home.
 

Dorothy M. Winke, 61, of Waukon died Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at her home. Memorial services were held Saturday, May 3 at Zalmona Presbyterian Church in rural Waukon with Pastor Sue Klimstra officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Dorothy Marie Winke was born September 25, 1963, in Waukon, the daughter of Richard “Butch” Lyle and Mary Kay (Kerndt) Winke. She was baptized and confirmed at Zalmona Presbyterian Church, where she was a lifelong member. After graduating from Waukon High School, Dorothy went on to get her B.A. in graphic design from Iowa State University. As a graphic designer, Dorothy worked for various companies and lived in Minneapolis, MN, Boston, MA, and Colorado before returning to Waukon a few years ago.

As a talented artist, she enjoyed oil painting and watercolors. Dorothy also spent much of her time researching family ancestry. She loved animals, especially Samoyed dogs, and will be missed by her current companion, Allie.

Jean A. Gander, 94, of Waukon died Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 6 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Paulraj Sellam officiating. Burial was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon. Send donations to St. Patrick School in Jean’s memory.

Jean Ann Gander was born April 17, 1931, in Waukon, the daughter of Thomas and Florence (Fahey) O’Malley. Jean was baptized into the Catholic faith. Her Catholic faith remained an important part of her life. She attended St Patrick School in Waukon, graduating in 1949. Jean was the last surviving member of her graduating class.

June 29, 1949, she married the love of her life, Earl Joseph Gander of Lansing. In 1951 they started farming near Lansing. In 1955 they moved to a farm in Hanover township of Allamakee County until purchasing and moving to a farm near Frankville. In 1987 they retired and moved to Waukon.