Marc Nichols

Marc Nichols obituary

Marc Nichols

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306 E Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101

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Decorah Congregational United Church of Christ

209 W Broadway Street, Decorah, IA 52101

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Marc Nichols Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Helms Funeral Home - Decorah on Sep. 11, 2025.

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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.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

16

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Helms Funeral Home

306 E Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101

Send Flowers

Sep

17

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Decorah Congregational United Church of Christ

209 W Broadway Street, Decorah, IA 52101

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Helms Funeral Home - Decorah

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.