Jeanette C. Hochberger, age 90, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Stonehill Health Center.  To honor Jeanette’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m., on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1701 Rhomberg Avenue.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday with Rev. Steven M. Garner officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Behr Funeral Home is assisting Jeanette’s family.

Jeanette was born on September 7, 1934, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Clarence and Callista (Palm) Theis.

Jeanette was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jack, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on March 20, 1954.  They were married for 58 years until Jack’s passing in 2012.  Jeanette enjoyed camping, reading a good book, playing her piano, crossword puzzles (with Karen & Denny), and most of all playing Euchre with family and friends.  She will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish Jeanette’s memory include

3 sons,
James (Lynn) Hochberger,
Michael (Jan) Hochberger
and John (Jennifer) Hochberger, all of Dubuque, IA;

a daughter-in-law,
Janine (Dave) McQuiggin, Dubuque, IA;

her grandchildren,
Jeni Ahern, Joe Hochberger, Nicholas (Ashley) Hochberger, Sara (Zach) Chapman and Andy Hochberger;

her great-grandchildren,
Lyssie (Avery) Luedeman, Reagan, Jack and Isla Hochberger;

and a brother-in-law,
Glen Hedrick, Eldridge, IA.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack Hochberger; 2 sons, David and Paul Hochberger; a grandson, Josh Hochberger; and a sister, Adel Hedrick.

Jeanette’s family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and staff of both Stonehill and Hospice of Dubuque for their kindness and the outstanding care they have provided for Jeanette.

The family will thankfully receive your support through greeting cards and memorials in Jeanette’s memory which may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Jeanette Hochberger Family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com