Obituaries

Jeff Jannsen, 72, of Waukon passed away peacefully at home Thursday, October 5, 2023 after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Per Jeff’s wishes, no services will be held at this time. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janet; his son, Jamie (Angie) Jannsen of Stewartville, MN; his daughter, Jenny (Ryan) Hennessy of Waukon; his son, Jacob (Morgan) Jannsen of Lansing; his 10 grandchildren, who he loved dearly: Carter (Kaylee), Cole, Caleb and Carson Jannsen, Alli, Luke and Charlie Hennessy, and Eli, Judah and Abel Jannsen; as well as his dog, Chuck.

Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.
 

Geraldine I. Muchow, 75, of Postville passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Grandview Care Center, Oelwein. Funeral Service was held Thursday, October 5 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville with Rev. Lynn Noel as the officiant. Burial took place at St. Paul Cemetery in Monona.

Geraldine Ida, the daughter of Donald and Verda (Schultz) Williams, was born August 16, 1948. She was baptized August 22, 1948 at West Clermont Lutheran Church in Clermont. Geraldine graduated from Valley High School in Elgin May 26, 1967.

Geraldine was united in marriage with James E. Baker in June 1969. To this union one daughter was born. James and Geraldine later divorced. She later married Eldon Muchow May 18, 1991, and he passed away July 2, 2016.

Throughout her life, Geraldine worked for Gemini Products in Decorah, Iowa Turkey Products in Postville, cleaned houses in the surrounding communities and finally worked for Super 8 Motel in Decorah.

Walter Gordon Gilbertson, 90, of Winona, MN passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Benedictine Saint Anne Nursing Home in Winona, MN. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 19 at the Grace Presbyterian Church in Winona, MN.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 18 from 4-7 p.m. at Fawcett Junker Funeral Home in Winona, MN and Thursday, October 19 from 10 a.m. until the service. Interment with military honors will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Preston, MN at a later date.

Walt was born December 20, 1932 at home on a family farm in Allamakee County to Cora (Fossum) and Arthur Gilbertson. He attended a country school until moving to Waukon where he graduated from Waukon High School. He was confirmed at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waukon.

Floyd E. Mount passed away unexpectedly July 4, 2023 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN after complications from a stroke. A private Celebration of Life was held by his immediate family July 9, 2023. A burial memorial will be held at Lycurgus Cemetery, rural Waukon at a later date.

Floyd was born in Waukon in 1952 to Floyd Sr. and Viola (Knickerbocker) Mount. From a young age, Floyd was tasked with daily chores on the Mount family farm, which instilled in him the values of hard work and humility. As a boy, his free time was spent playing baseball with the neighboring farm kids and exploring the woods and pastures of the family farm. Floyd attended elementary country school at Lycurgus and graduated from Waukon High School in 1970.

Barton Keith Bulman, five days shy of being 93 years old, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, his beloved Lord and Savior, during the early morning hours of Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Gundersen Hospital, with family by his side.

Saturday, October 14, there will be a time to remember Barton, his love for Jesus, his family and others - and to honor his Savior.  A time of visitation will be from 10-10:50 a.m., with a service at 11 a.m., followed by lunch and a time of sharing memories of Bart. It will be held at the Calvary Evangelical Free Church, which is located just west of Spring Grove, MN. A private burial with the family was held Friday, September 15 at the Trinity Cemetery near Spring Grove, MN.

Barton was born September 19, 1930 to Clarence and Mary (Spiegler) Bulman. When young and into his early teen years, he was raised on a farm just south of Eitzen, MN, where he learned the value of hard work.

Vivian R. Kipp, 96, of Waukon passed away into the arms of her Heavenly Father Thursday, September 28, 2023, at her home in Waukon, with her family by her side. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday, October 4 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Fr. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon.

Friends may greet the family from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, October 3 at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon where there will be a 3:30 p.m. scripture service and a 6:30 p.m. Rosary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Patrick Catholic School and Church.

Clarence “Bud” Riha, 74, of Harpers Ferry died Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 4 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Protivin with Fr. Nick Radloff and Deacon Jim Zajicek officiating. Burial will be at Bohemian National Cemetery, rural Protivin. Friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church Wednesday. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements.

Clarence “Bud” Stanley Riha was born November 2, 1948 in Decorah, the son of Clarence Sr. and Verena (Schneberger) Riha. He graduated from Rudolphinum High School in Protivin in 1967. After high school, he moved to Cedar Rapids to live with his sister, Betty. Bud worked odd jobs until he landed his forever job at Western Electric in Cedar Rapids, where he worked until he retired.

Joseph “Joey” Patrick Rathbun, 30, of Monona passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023. A Celebration of Life was held Friday, September 29 at the Waukon Banquet Center in Waukon. Memorials may be given in Joey’s honor to his family.

Joseph was born March 4, 1993, the son of Matthew and Christine (Jones) Rathbun. He graduated from Waukon High School in 2011.

October 20, 2018, Joey was united in marriage to Katie Rogers. To this union a beautiful daughter was born, Raegan. Joey was employed as a Welder at Gencor Industries, Inc. in Marquette. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, kayaking, and riding and repairing all his “toys”.

Joey was very talented in his art of wood working, drawing and carving. He could be found spending time in “Joey’s Exotic Garden” or making funny videos that he would share on social media. He looked forward every morning to stopping at the Casey’s General Store for his morning fix.

Arden Schlitter, 85, of Webster City died Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. A Celebration of Life was held Friday, September 22, 2023 at the First Congregational UCC.  Foster Funeral and Cremation Center was entrusted with serving the family.

Arden Linus Schlitter, son of Floyd and Bernice (Rose) Schlitter, was born April 19, 1938 on the family farm in Allamakee County. He graduated from Monona High School in 1956.  Arden served in the Army National Guard in Wisconsin and Iowa. He was united in marriage to Dalene Layne Hillyer November 25, 1976 in Cedar Rapids. For many years he farmed east of Webster City, worked for Modern Farm Systems, McMurray Hatchery and most recently was a bus driver for Webster City Community Schools.

Duane R. Miller, 89, of Waukon died Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Memorial services will be held Friday, September 29 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Waukon with Pastor Grant VanderVelden officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon.

Friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. until time of services Friday at the church. Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements.

Duane Roger Miller was born August 9, 1934 on his parents’ farm in the Wexford area, rural Lansing, the son of Frank and Eunice (Klocke) Miller. He attended school in Ludlow Township through 8th grade.