Longtime Decorah Resident Lona Mae Anderson Dies at 91

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Lona Mae (Lien) Anderson, a longtime resident of Decorah, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 91. Anderson was surrounded by her two sons, Steve and Jim, when she died. Funeral services for Anderson will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Decorah Lutheran Church, with burial to follow in the Springfield Cemetery.

Why it matters

Lona Mae Anderson was a fixture in the Decorah community for many decades after moving there from the nearby town of Calmar. Her passing marks the end of an era for a longtime resident who was deeply involved in the local Lutheran church and community.

The details

Funeral services for Lona Mae Anderson will be held at Decorah Lutheran Church on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11 a.m. The service will be presided over by Pastor Eric Thiele. Burial will follow at the Springfield Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the start of the service. Helms Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

• Lona Mae Anderson passed away peacefully at her home in Decorah.
• Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11 a.m.
• Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the start of the service on Friday.