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Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on September 22, 2025 at Burr Oak Lutheran Church in Burr Oak, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00pm on September 21, 2025 at Schmelzer Funeral Home in Cresco and again one hour prior to services at the church on Monday morning.
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Upcoming Events
Sep
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Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Schmelzer Funeral Homes - Cresco
119 2nd Ave SW, Cresco, IA 52136
Send FlowersSep
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Lindstrom Funeral Home - CrescoOnly 5 days left for delivery to next service.