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Doris Carolan Obituary
Doris Carolan, age 90, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Gundersen Hospital in LaCrosse, WI.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 307 W. Main Street, Decorah, IA 52101, with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E. Water Street. There will be no visitation before the service on Wednesday. Please come in and be seated.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
3
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Helms Funeral Home
306 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
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4
Funeral service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. Benedict Catholic Church
307 West Main Street, Decorah, IA 52101
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Helms Funeral Home - DecorahOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.