Helms Funeral Homes

09/21/2025

💐 Did you know today is Wife Appreciation Day? Here’s an excuse to do something nice today to celebrate the love, care, and strength she brings to your life.

09/18/2025

Martha Casterton, age 87, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Barthell Eastern Star in Decorah, Iowa.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago Street, Decorah, Iowa, with Pastor Peter Kowitz and Rev. Gary Krapfl presiding. Burial will be in Phelps Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E Water Street, Decorah, Iowa. There will be no visitation before the service on Monday morning at the church.

Full obituary to follow.

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09/18/2025

Betty Drew, age 92, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Aase Haugen.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E. Water Street, Decorah, IA, with Pastor David Severtson presiding. Burial will follow at Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Helms Funeral Home.

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09/17/2025

🍂 As we welcome fall, we’re reminded that every season holds beauty in both change and reflection. Just as the leaves turn, so do the chapters of our lives—each one meaningful, each one part of our story.

09/11/2025

Marc Nichols, age 79, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Decorah Congregational United Church of Christ, 209 W Broadway Street, in Decorah, Iowa with Pastor Allie Scott presiding.

Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E Water Street, Decorah, Iowa. There will not be a visitation at the church on Wednesday morning before the service.

Full obituary to follow.

Marc Nichols, age 79, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be at 1100 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Decorah Congregational United Church of Christ, 209 W Broadway Street, in Decorah, Iowa with Pastor Allie Scott presiding. Vis...

09/11/2025

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost, the heroes who stepped forward, and the resilience that carried us through September 11, 2001. May we never forget the strength of unity, courage, and hope.

09/09/2025

Gerald "Schimmel" Schmitt, age 86, of St. Lucas, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at St. John Catholic Church, 201 Oak Street, Fort Atkinson, Iowa, with Pastor Henry Huber Presiding. Burial will be in the St. Lukes Catholic cemetery.

Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Helms Funeral Home – Chekal Chapel, 201 East Main, Fort Atkinson, Iowa. Also, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Saturday morning.

Full obituary to follow.

Gerald Schimmel Schmitt, age 86, of St. Lucas, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1100 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at St. John Catholic Church, 201 Oak Street, Fort Atkinson, Iowa, with

09/09/2025

Dennis Fisher, age 80, of Decorah, Iowa passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Hauge Lutheran Church, 3147 Middle Hesper Road, with Pastor Randy Kittelson presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery with full military rites.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E Water Street, Decorah, Iowa. There will be no visitation before the service on Tuesday morning.

Full obituary to follow.

Dennis Fisher, age 80, of Decorah, Iowa passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Funeral services are pending for a date in October at Hauge Lutheran Church, 3147 Middle Hesper Road, with Pastor Randy Kittelson presiding. Burial will b...

09/09/2025

‼️ Please join us on September 21 at Big Canoe Lutheran Church ‼️

09/08/2025

Darrel Samuelson, age 83, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his home in Decorah, Iowa.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E. Water Street, Decorah, IA, with Pastor Abe Faugstad presiding. Burial will follow at Washington Prairie Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12 noon until the time of the service on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Helms Funeral Home.

Darrel Samuelson, age 83, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his home in Decorah, Iowa. Funeral services are pending at this time. Full obituary to follow.

09/02/2025