Obituaries

Funeral services for 73-year-old William John Larkin of Jacksonville. FL will be held Tuesday, October 21 at St. Mary’s Hanover Church, rural Waukon at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral. The burial with military honors will take place in Hanover cemetery immediately following the funeral mass.

William (Bill) Larkin, born September 26, 1951, in Dubuque, was the eldest of nine children of John and Rose Larkin from Dorchester. Bill passed away August 20, 2025, in Jacksonville, FL. His full obituary was published in the September 3, 2025 edition of The Standard.
 

Betty Decker, 84, of Waukon passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 25 at 11 a.m. at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon with Rev. Cathy Jurgens officiating. Burial will be held in Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 4-7 p.m. Friday, October 24 at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon.

Betty had a generous spirit; to continue her giving, the family requests in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Waukon Fire Department, Veterans Memorial Hospital, Oakland Cemetery, Zion United Church of Christ, all in Waukon, or a charity of your choice.

Betty Jane (Brinker) Decker, was born May 25, 1941, to Elmer and Ruby (Renk) Brinker. Betty was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke’s Church in Eitzen, MN. She received her early education in Eitzen and Dorchester and graduated from Waukon High School in the Class of 1959.

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Gloria Ann Brink Burkart, aged 75, September 27, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, colleague, and friend, she lived a beautiful life marked by deep love, faith, kindness, strength, integrity, perseverance, and devotion to her family and loved ones.

A celebration of her life will take place at Pikes Peak Pavilion in McGregor October 26 from 1-4 p.m., with a short session for speakers starting at 2:30 p.m. Friends and family are welcome to come together in remembrance and honor.

Born October 14, 1949, in Farmersburg, Gloria Ann grew up on a farm in Waukon with her sister Gerri and four brothers, Gale, Gary, Greg, and Gene. She has many fond memories of farm life, including fishing, baking, and doing chores. She treasured memories of visiting the family cabin on the Mississippi River in Harpers Ferry.

Theresa E. Anderson, 103, formerly of Waukon, was called to Jesus Thursday, July 24, 2025. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 11 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, rural Waukon.

Friends may greet the family from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at church. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements.
 

Curtis “Curtie” G. Schoenthal, 98, of Waukon died Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 10 at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon with Deacon Patrick Malanaphy officiating. Burial will be held in Oakland Cemetery in Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 10 a.m. until time of services Friday at the funeral home.

Curtis George Schoenthal was born October 25, 1926, in Jefferson Township in rural Waukon, the son of Edward and Caroline (Wacker) Schoenthal. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon.

Lennis D. Shurtleff, 60, of Waukon died Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. A Celebration of Life was held Monday, October 6 at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon assisted the family.

Lennis Dale Shurtleff was born January 10, 1965, in Sioux City. His parents were Dale Eugene and Lucille Mae (Heidebrink) Shurtleff. He attended North Junior School and graduated from West High in 1983, both in Sioux City, where he played basketball, baseball, and football. Lennie worked for Gateway Computers in South Sioux, NE, before transferring to Virginia, as a technician. When he moved to the Waukon area, he worked for Monona Wire and drove an Amish construction crew until he retired.

Michael Stok of Harpers Ferry passed away unexpectedly September 30, 2025, at the age of 76. There will be a Celebration of Life Wednesday, October 8, from 1-4 p.m. at the Portside Bar & Supper Club in Harpers Ferry. Friends and family are invited to stop in and share Mike stories.
Mike was born and raised in Belle Plaine, where he ran the Stok’s Country Store, before becoming a successful salesman. Mike is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joan (McBride) Stok. He was a proud father to his four children: Michael (Laura) Stok, Matt (Beth) Stok, Marc (Kerry) Stok, and Marisa (Scott) Burch. He loved his six grandchildren: Ellie, Abby, Emma, Roman, Ian, and Maddie, and was thrilled to become a great-grandfather to Wrenley Petersohn.

Stacy Marie Kamaus, 52, of Waukon passed away, Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at her home in Waukon surrounded by her family. A Private Burial in the West Union City Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Stacy was born February 28, 1973, in West Union to Dave and Jean (Noska) Kamaus. She was baptized at Holy Name Catholic Church in West Union. Stacy grew up in West Union and completed her education at the Antes Center in 1991. Stacy then moved to Waukon where she was a client at TASC for the past 32 years. Stacy enjoyed her daily activities at TASC with her many friends and staff she met throughout the years.

Stacy’s favorite activities included shopping, movies, and holidays, and she enjoyed her house friends and, most of all, her family. Stacy was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend to many, and accomplished many challenges in her life.

Dylan J. Ross, 27, of Waukon died Saturday, September 27, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 3 at 1 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Burial will be in Lycurgus Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, October 2 at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon.

Charles Dean Duvel, of rural Postville, passed away unexpectedly at home Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the age of 68. In true Chuck fashion, no funeral services will be held, but rather a private family gathering will be planned for a later date.

Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family. Condolences for the family may be sent care of the funeral home to P.O. Box 59, Waukon, IA 52172. Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.

Chuck lived life on his own terms. He was a stubborn man, firm in his beliefs, and never sugarcoated what he had to say. He was passionate about hunting, farming, and the homesteading lifestyle.