Obituaries

Sam W. Johnson, 27, of Madison, WI, formerly of Waukon, died Monday, February 10, 2025, at his home. Memorial services were held Monday, February 17 at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, with Pastor Bryan Robertson officiating. Burial was at St. Patrick Cemetery-Hanover, rural Waukon.

Samuel Wayne Johnson was born June 3, 1997, in Waukon, the son of Wayne Johnson and Denise Ward. He was baptized at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon and graduated from Waukon High School in 2016. Throughout his life, Sam worked at TASC, Inc. in Waukon, where he was very passionate about his work and built many friendships. After moving to Madison, WI, he worked as a foreman for a fencing company.

Kevin W. Johnson, 59, of Waukon died Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Waukon. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 22 at 11 a.m. at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, with Pastor Matthew Majewski officiating. Inurnment will be at Lansing Ridge Cemetery in rural Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 9:30 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the funeral home.

Kevin Walter Johnson was born August 28, 1965, in Waukon, the son of Walter and Lorraine (Boyd) Johnson. He was baptized at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lansing and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon. Kevin graduated from Waukon High School in 1984, and served in the United States Army Reserves from 1983-1989.

Kevin worked as a retail manager for Pamida and several other retail stores throughout Iowa. September 29, 2001, he married Cindy Holbrook at Mt. Hosmer Park in Lansing. Kevin and Cindy moved to Waukon in 2020.

Anthony M. Spalla, Sr., 88, of De Soto, WI, died Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his home. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, February 19 at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Friends may greet the family from 10 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday at the church. Inurnment will be at a later date at Gethsemane Cemetery in Lansing.

Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home in Lansing is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Immaculate Conception Church boiler fund.

Lanette K. Burroughs, 72, formerly of Waukon, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at her home in Hazleton. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. The Reiff Family Center - Funeral Home & Crematory in Independence is assisting the family with arrangements.

Lanette Kay Allen was born August 10, 1952 in Decorah, the daughter of Leslie and Ruth (Myren) Allen. She grew up in Frankville and was a 1970 graduate of Postville High School. Lanette was a talented singer and participated in the school and church choirs, and played guitar.

In 1985, Lanette graduated from Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar with an Associate Degree in Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse at the Good Samaritan Center in Waukon and later worked as a hospice nurse.

The Northeast Iowa community mourns the loss of Dave Duncklee, 84, who passed away peacefully in a Florida hospital following a significant brain bleed. His high school sweetheart, Cheryl, was by his side for 62 years. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

A beloved educator, Mr. Duncklee dedicated 32 years to inspiring young minds as a Physics and Chemistry teacher at Waukon Senior High School (1965-1997). Beyond education, he dedicated himself to public service, serving on the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors and the County Zoning Commission. He also played a key role in establishing the Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center in Lansing, and served his community through organizations like the Boy Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Jaycees, Lions Club, and Kiwanis.

A lifelong outdoorsman, Mr. Duncklee found solace and spirituality in nature. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, particularly for Walleye.

Donald J. Slattery, 86, of Orlando, FL passed away January 25, 2025 at Cornerstone Hospice in Ocoee, FL. Memorial Mass was held Friday, February 7 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Orlando, FL. Donations in Donald’s name may be made to The American Legion online at www.legion.org or to the Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation online at www.palmerfoundation.org.

Don was born April 8, 1938 in La Crosse, WI, the son of Larry and Esther Slattery. He grew up in Waterville and graduated from Waterville High School in 1956. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University in 1960.

He joined the U.S. Navy shortly thereafter, completed flight training, and became a Naval Aviator. He flew the F8 Crusader as a member of the VF-32 Squadron and was assigned to the USS Saratoga aircraft carrier.

Robert Allen Hager, 63, of Waukon passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 3:20 p.m. at his home in Waukon surrounded by his loving family and friends. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, February 11 at 3 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Friends may greet the family from 1 p.m. until the time of services at the church.

The family invites you to join them at Bob’s Celebration of Life following, at Green Valley Getaway in Waukon from 4:30-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the family will be used for causes close to Bob’s heart. For the full obituary please go to the Martin-Grau Funeral Home website: https://www.martinfunerals.com/.
 

Jean M. Lamb, 91, of Waukon died Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Graveside services were held Saturday, February 8 at St. Mary’s Lycurgus Cemetery in rural Waukon with Conrad Rosendahl officiating.

Geraldine “Jean” Marcella Lamb was born March 29, 1933, in Lansing, the daughter of Anton Peter and Lenora May (Spores) Nierling. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon and attended Waukon schools. April 16, 1968, she married Alfred Lamb at the Silver Bells Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, NV.

Jean worked for Keebler Cookies in Denver, CO, packing cookies, from where she retired. Over the years, she lived in Waterloo, Dade City, FL, and Thorton, CO, before moving back to Waukon in 1990.

Jean was an avid Denver Broncos fan. She enjoyed several elk hunting and fishing trips with her husband and children.

Lisa M. Kerndt, 58, of Dubuque, formerly of Waukon, died suddenly of natural causes Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at her home in Dubuque. Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 6 at 11 a.m. at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon with Rev. Cathy Jurgens officiating. Inurnment will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon.

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

Lisa Marie Kerndt was born October 18, 1966, in Waukon, the daughter of Leslie Jr. and AdaMarie (Palas) Kerndt. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon, graduated from Waukon High School in 1985, and graduated from Iowa State University in 1989.

Richard L. “Dick” Lonning, 94, of Mason City passed away January 30, 2025, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Mason City. He will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Roxann, at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.

Richard was born April 3, 1930, in Thor to Lennie and Leone (Hansen) Lonning. He graduated from Waukon High School in 1948 and later worked as a bus driver for Jefferson Lines. October 6, 1965, he married Roxann Styve in Decorah and they shared many wonderful years together until her passing in 1996.

Dick was a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time with loved ones. He found joy in listening to KCMR, sitting outside on nice days, and watching basketball and football games. He also had a love for polka music and a cold Busch Light.