Josephine M. Roling
Josephine “Jo” Mary Roling, 99, of Dubuque, died Friday, October 27, 2023, at her home.
A prayer service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory followed by visitation until 7:00 pm.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Jo will be 10:00 am Friday, November 3, 2023, at Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Father Steven Garner as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.
Josephine was born August 26, 1924, in Dubuque, the daughter of John and Stella (Szmeter) Block. On May 25, 1946, she married Gilbert F. Roling at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He died April 5, 1993.
Josephine worked for her husband’s concrete construction business as an accountant and secretary. She also worked for Holy Trinity Catholic Church in various positions.
She was a long-time member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church where she served on the Rosary Society, helped serve funeral diners, and volunteered to assist with masses at Sunnycrest Manor. She enjoyed tending to her garden and was an avid crocheter. Above all, Josephine treasured spending time with her family.
Survivors include her six children, Ervin Roling of Dubuque; Mark Roling of Mechanicsville, IA; Michael (Kathie) Roling of Dubuque; David (Constancia) of Dubuque; Janel Roling of Iowa City, IA; and Mary (Scott Ronning) Roling of Duluth, MN; 8 grandchildren, Rosemary, JoAnn, Ambrose, Maria, Tammie, Terry, Colin, Rachael; 9 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Wayne Roling; two brothers, Frank and Charles Block; and four sisters Sabina Block, Frances Drozdowski, Jean Kleps, and Ann Bohnsack.
The family thanks Constancia and Hospice of Dubuque for their loving care and support.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences sent to the family by visiting Jo’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.