Grau Funeral Homes, Inc.

03/13/2026

Paul Weidemann passed away on March 9, 2026, at the age of 90.

A private family funeral will be held.

Memorials can be directed to Zion Lutheran Church, West Union Recreation Center, or Fayette County Speedway.

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03/13/2026

Deborah Sue TeKippe (née Murrell), 77, of West Union, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Mayo Clinic surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with a prolonged illness.

A celebration of life will be held for Deb on May 8, 2026, from 4-7 pm at Rustic Chic Event Center in West Union.

A private graveside service will follow on May 9, 2026. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the West Union Recreation Foundation.

https://graufuneralhomes.com/2026/03/deborah-sue-tekippe-west-union-iowa-march-9-2026/

03/13/2026

Darlene Mildred Jellings, 93 of West Union, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Stoney Brook in West Union, Iowa.

A Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Tuesday March 17, 2026 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in West Union, Iowa. There will also be a one hour visitation before services at the church on Wednesday.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in West Union, Iowa with Pastor Rusty Phillips as the officiant.

Interment will follow at West Union City Cemetery, West Union, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the Redeemer Lutheran Church and/or Emplify Hospice.

Our professional and caring staff is dedicated to working with your family to provide assistance in selecting high quality and affordable funeral services.

03/13/2026

Dorothy May Peterson Becker, 94, of Farmersburg, Iowa passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Monona, Iowa. There will also be a one hour visitation before services at the church on Saturday.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Norway Lutheran Church in St. Olaf, Iowa with Rev. Marshall Hahn as the officiant.

Burial will be held at Gooding Cemetery, rural Farmersburg, Iowa following the luncheon.

https://graufuneralhomes.com/2026/03/dorothy-may-peterson-becker-farmersburg-iowa-march-12-2026/

03/11/2026

Today we recognize National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day.

Funeral directors are called to serve families during some of life’s most difficult moments. It is a profession built on compassion, dedication, and a deep commitment to honoring the lives of others.

At Grau Funeral Homes, we are proud to serve our communities and walk beside families as they celebrate, remember, and honor their loved ones. Every life has a story, and it is a privilege to help tell those stories with care and dignity.

Today we thank our funeral directors for the quiet, meaningful work they do each day for the families and communities they serve.

03/10/2026

Robert (Bob) Calvin Krousie, 81, of Waterville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026 surrounded by family and friends, following a brief battle with cancer.

A private family inurnment will be held at the Rossville Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

https://graufuneralhomes.com/2026/03/robert-bob-calvin-krousie-waterville-iowa-march-8-2026/

03/10/2026

Carol Elaine Chase, 87, of Lansing, Iowa passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Thornton Manor and Care Center in Lansing, Iowa.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am with a visitation from 9:30 am until time of service on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home in Lansing Iowa with Rev. Joseph Sevcik as the Officiant.

Interment will follow at Council Hill Cemetery, rural Monona, Iowa.

Everyone is welcome to join the family for fellowship and luncheon following the burial at the Farmersburg Community Center, Farmersburg, Iowa.

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03/06/2026

JoAnn Monroe, 91 of Guttenberg, Iowa formerly of Luana, Iowa passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital in Guttenberg, Iowa.

A visitation will be Monday, March 9, 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Schmitz-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Ossian, Iowa.

A graveside service will be at 12: 30 pm on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Pleasant View Cemetery, Castalia, Iowa with Rev. Daryl Schultz as the Officiant.

https://graufuneralhomes.com/2026/03/joann-monroe-of-guttenberg-iowa-formerly-of-castalia-march-5-2026/

03/04/2026

Jean Schutte, 88 of Castalia, Iowa passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at her home.

A Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Castalia, Iowa.

Funeral Service and Inurnment will be held at a later date.

https://graufuneralhomes.com/2026/03/jean-schutte-castalia-iowa-march-1-2026/

02/26/2026

Because Every Life Deserves To Be Remembered.

02/24/2026

Rachael Ruth Rohrick, 51 of Garnavillo, Iowa passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at her home.

Our professional and caring staff is dedicated to working with your family to provide assistance in selecting high quality and affordable funeral services.

02/23/2026

Marjorie "Marge" Taylor, 88, of Elkader, Iowa, died Saturday, February 21, 2026 at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 5-7pm at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home in Elkader, Iowa.

Funeral service will be held at 11:30 am with visitation for 1 hour prior, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkader, Iowa.

Burial will follow the luncheon at Mt. Harmony Cemetery, Elkport, Iowa.