Marie Stackis, 92, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 19th, 2025.

Family and friends may call from 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. on Sunday June 22, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home, 2595 Rockdale Rd. with a funeral service at 4:00 p.m. with Deacon Mike Ellis officiating. A private entombment, for immediate family, will be held on Monday June 23, 2025, at Mt. Calvery Cemetery in Dubuque, IA.

Marie was born on April 1, 1933, to Michael and Luella (Fetchele) Gassman in Spechts Ferry, Iowa. She graduated from Senior High School. Marie married John Stackis on April 21, 1951, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dubuque.

Marie was blessed with four children; Deborah, Karen, Jack and Steve.

Marie worked in retail sales proudly working in many different department stores in Dubuque. Marie was known for her bright smile and adorable giggle. She loved to shop for the latest fashions and always dressed in classy and stylish clothes. Every Christmas grandma made her famous butter cookies which everyone absolutely loved!

Those left to cherish her memory include her children; Deborah Krier (Joe Korzelik) of Dubuque, Karen (Steve) Klinkhammer of Asbury, Jack Stackis of Peosta, Steve (Stacy) Stackis of Dubuque, 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; her sisters, Shirley Butlett of Dubuque, and Margie Sutter of Dubuque, also her special friend Vern Brownell of Holy Cross, Ia.

Marie is preceded in death by her loving husband, John, her parents; brother, Robert Gassman, brothers-in-law, Al Butlett, and Donald Sutter; son-in-law; Joseph Krier; grandson-in-law; Brian Somerville; great-grandson, Ethan Somerville, and a great-granddaughter Maggie Stackis.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Marie C. Stackis Memorial Fund.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque for their compassion and care.