Iris Eriksen's obituary , Passed away on January 28, 2026 in Dows, Iowa

Iris Eriksen

October 8, 1930 - January 28, 2026 (95 years old)

Dows, Iowa

Iris Eriksen's obituary , Passed away on January 28, 2026 in Dows, Iowa

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Ewing Funeral Home & Monument Company

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Iris Eriksen

October 8, 1930 - January 28, 2026 (95 years old)

Dows, Iowa

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Iris Eriksen Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Iris Eriksen of Dows, Iowa, who passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Bennett and Klara Bennett (Stringham); her husband Robert Eriksen; her sister Ardeth Kocourek; her siblings-in-law, Frank Kocourek, Herbert Eriksen, Norman Eriksen, Gary Smit, Robert Kniesley, Dorothy Eriksen, Marlene Eriksen and Sonja Kniesley; and her nieces and nephews, Margaret Eriksen, Erica Kniesley, Nancy Bakker, Roger Eriksen and Jeremy Hanson.

She is survived by: her children, Dennis Eriksen (Linda) of Grimes and Andrea Crowl (Greg) of Clarion; her grandsons, Christian Fisher (Mandy) of Hull and Erik Fisher (Emily) of Norwalk; and her great grandchildren, Thayden Fisher, Ian Fisher, Adeleine Fisher, Quinn Fisher, Tegan Fisher and Tate Fisher.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that you honor Iris's memory by visiting an elderly person, returning your shopping cart, unplugging appliances not in use, eating all the food that you put on your plate, tending your garden, respecting the U.S. flag, and showing compassion for those going through hard times.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ewing Funeral Home & Monument Company



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Feb 05

Visitation

Ewing Funeral Home - Dows Get
114 E Ellsworth St, Dows, IA 50071

Fri

Feb 06

Memorial service

Presbyterian Church
219 1st St NW, Clarion, IA 50525

Fri

Feb 06

Visitation

Fairview Cemetery
409 Jefferson Ave, Dows, IA 50071

Fri

Feb 06

Inurnment

Fairview Cemetery
409 Jefferson Ave, Dows, IA 50071

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