Obituaries Archive

Andy Daughetee

Andy Daughetee, 51, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 21, 2024, surrounded by his family after a three-year journey with brain cancer.

Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Andy will be 10:30 am Monday, March 25, 2024, at Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Ghost Catholic Church with Father Jeff Frieden as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

Andy was born in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Larry and Jane (Gartner) Daughetee.  He attended Holy Ghost, Wahlert, and received his bachelor’s degree from Clarke College, Dubuque.

Andy married his high school sweetheart, Jenny Nauman on September 9, 1995, in Dubuque. Together, they had two incredible daughters, and built a beautiful life surrounded by family.

Andy worked as Controller at Hodge Company, where the people were like a second family to him.  He was the first recipient of the Hodge Company Ding Bell Service & Loyalty Award and retired after 31 years of service.  He was a lifelong member of Holy Spirit Parish-Holy Ghost where he served as an usher for several years.

Andy had a love of sports and was an exceptional golfer.  You never had to look further than a local golf course to find him.  He also cheered loyally for the Hawkeyes, the Bears, the Cubs, and any team his daughters played for, win or lose.

Andy was easy to love.  Being with Andy meant you would both be laughing; his giggle was contagious & his eyes twinkled with every teasing remark.  He never failed to give a big smile and told us every day how much he loved us and appreciated us.  He taught us to face adversity with grace, courage, positivity, and a sense of humor.

His legacy lives on with his wife, Jenny, daughters Erin & Emma of Dubuque, father Larry of Dubuque, two sisters, Tina (Kevin) Knudtson of Juda, WI and Tammy (Chuck) Freisinger of Dubuque.  He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Marge Nauman, in-laws Terry (Linda) Nauman, Pat (Scott) Cawiezell, Connie (Terry Truex) Kennedy, Jeff (Melissa) Nauman, Dave (Lucy) Nauman, Randy (Kris) Nauman, and Tom (Heidi) Nauman, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  He will be missed by his mini-dachshunds Cooper & Winston.

Andy was preceded in death by his mother Jane Daughetee, his father-in-law, Herman (Boots) Nauman, and his puppy, Wrigley.

The family extends our appreciation to Grand River Medical Group and the University of Iowa Hospital for the expert medical care that Andy received on this journey. You helped give us more quality time with Andy. We also want to thank Hospice of Dubuque, especially Buffy & Ryan for their compassion, care and support.  Special thanks to Andy’s dad Larry, sister Tammy, and amazing friend Osty for being right there with Andy every step of the way.

To honor Andy’s memory, the Daughetee Family fund has been set up at the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. This fund will help with brain cancer research and provide support for families braving this journey.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to this fund.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences sent to the family by visiting Andy’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Susan Link

Susan “Sue” (Lippstock) Link, age 61, passed away on March 22, 2024, after a long courageous battle with multiple health issues.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church with Rev. Kyle Conant officiating. Additional visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, at the church. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Sue was born on November 28, 1962, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Eldon and Barbara (Kilby) Lippstock.  She married Greg Link on September 9, 2006, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church.

Sue was most recently employed as a Group Home House Lead at Goodwill Industries for the last 20 years, leaving reluctantly due to illness.  Her Goodwill clients were family to her.  Sue also previously worked at Belden Jewelers, Staples, and Crescent Electric.

Sue enjoyed camping, bingo, and playing volleyball.  She was an avid Cubs and Hawkeye fan who enjoyed watching and attending games and Cubs conventions.  Sue loved cooking and baking for family events and arranging bus trips for shopping and Cubs games for family and friends.  Sue was a caring person who enjoyed looking after all the people in her life.  She checked in regularly to make sure everyone else was doing ok regardless of any troubles going on in her own life.  Sue belonged to the Kiwanis Club of Dubuque.

Survivors include her husband, Greg; her bonus children whom she loved very much, Brian Link and Raelyn Hendricks; her sisters-in-law, Joy (Mike) Behnke, Jean (Mark) Kohn, Phyllis, Linda, and Carol Link; her brother-in-law Dave (Judy) Link; her siblings, Jeff (Kim) Lippstock, Peter “PJ” Lippstock, and Pam Lippstock Miller, all of Dubuque; and multiple nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her uncle, K. Robert (Angie) Kilby; her mother-in-law, Esther Link; her father-in-law, Marion Link; her brothers-in-law Gerald “Jerry” and James “Jim” Link.

We would like to thank Dr. Schreiber and Dr. Hermann, Sara Jo and Zoey, the Hospice of Dubuque staff, as well as the numerous nurses and staff at Finley Hospital that provided Sue with care and comfort throughout her illnesses.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be donated to Kiwanis, Goodwill, or St. Matthew Lutheran Church.

Harold J. Lange

Harold J. “Skip” Lange, 93, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at 4:10 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Galena Stauss Senior Care Community in Galena, with his family by his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Burial will follow in the East Dubuque Cemetery, with a flag presentation by American Legion Post # 787.

Family and friends may call from 4 – 8 p.m. on Monday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the Parish Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Monday. Members of the East Dubuque Fire Dept. will meet in a group at 6:15 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. There will also be a visitation on Tuesday from 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Skip was born on May 10, 1930 in East Dubuque, the son of Joseph J. and Rena A. (Grassel) Lange. He was a graduate of East Dubuque High School. Skip was united in marriage to Mary Jean Thill on October 6, 1956 at Holy Ghost Church in Dubuque.  She preceded him in death on February 12, 2023.

He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving from February 20, 1951 – December 10, 1954 during the Korean Conflict. Skip was formerly employed with Larry Weitz Sign Systems and formerly worked for Frank Hardie Advertising for many years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church and its Holy Name Society. A member of the East Dubuque K. of C. Council # 7527. A retired member of the East Dubuque Volunteer Fire Dept where he served for 25 years, also serving as Chief for 15 years. Past President of the Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois Fireman’s Association and former Board Member for 12 years.

Surviving are four sons, Rich (Brenda) Lange, Pat (Gina) Lange, Ken (Kelli) Lange, Marty (Michelle) Lange, four daughters, Kathy (John) Williams, Karen (Joe) Schultz, Jennifer (Brian) McLane, all of East Dubuque and Joanne (Brian) Kirby of Bernard, IA; 24 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Mary Thill, Mary Jo Lange and Phyllis Lange; and many nieces and nephews.

Skip was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Rena, his wife Mary Jean, his in-laws, Kenneth and Genevieve Thill, his siblings, Elaine “Pal” (Bill) Potter, Dale (Joyce) Lange, Gerald Lange, Bob Lange, and Joe (Carol) Lange, and his brother-in-law, Robert Thill.

The Lange family wish to thank the nurses and staff at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community and Hospice of Dubuque for the special care provided to their father.

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

Lisa M. Kalmes

Lisa M. (Connelly) Kalmes, 63, of Bellevue, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Memorial Visitation will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Monday, March 25, 2024 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue.

Lisa was born, September 6th, 1960, in Dubuque, the daughter of Wilfred and Wanda (Fesler) Connelly. She graduated from Bellevue High School. Lisa most recently worked at Kalmes Restaurant and Richman’s Cafe. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends.

It is said that humor can be added to this if it fits the person being honored. It not only fits, but is the foundation of how Lisa lived, loved, and shared her life with family and friends. Lisa was known for her lack of a filter, not refraining from sharing her opinion, and her amazing ability to tell it like it is. These insightful and appropriate-ish observations usually ended in laughter.

Survivors include her sons, T.J. (Angie) Kalmes and Dallas (Nikki) Kalmes; grandchildren, Daisie, Kian, and Korrin; siblings, Michael Connelly, Jackie (Faron) Cram, and Tammy Connelly; nieces, Cathy, Shannon, Wendy, and Deanna, and Kari; and numerous extended relatives.

Lisa was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Patrick Connelly; and a nephew, Morgan.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Lisa’s memory for the Dubuque Regional Humane Society.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

Joyce M. Panto

Joyce Marie Panto, 72, of Asbury, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at MercyOne Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements.

Joyce was born February 5, 1952, in Dubuque, the daughter of Edmund J. and Marian L. (Schumacher) Glover. She graduated from Wahlert High School and was employed as a Personal Banker at American Trust & Savings Bank for 29 years, retiring in 2008. After her retirement, Joyce spent several years working at DuRide.

Joyce married Anthony “Tony” Panto on June 3, 1989, in Las Vegas, NV. He preceded her in death on September 14, 2011. She enjoyed reading, and spending time with her dogs, Kirstie, Bella, Kiwi, and Lacey, and her special cat, “Baby” (also known as “Lumpy”). Joyce had a generous heart, a quick wit, and loved to tell jokes to anyone who would listen.

Joyce is survived by her daughter, Amanda “Mandie” (Matthew) Kolsrud, of Cedar Rapids, IA; her “bonus” daughter, Carla (Nathan) Olson, of Oshkosh, WI; her grandchildren, Paul (Dominique), and Kyler (Riley) Kolsrud, of Cedar Rapids, and Ethan, Liliana, Isla, and Natalie Olson, of Oshkosh, WI; her sister, Jackie (Mike) Mulgrew, of Dubuque; her brothers, Terry (Leah) Glover, of Red Wing, MN, Tim (Peggy) Glover, of Fredericksburg, VA, Ted (Marie) Glover, of Westby, WI, and Dave (Bev) Glover, of Red Wing, MN; and her sister-in-law, Sheryl Glover, of Troy, OH; many nieces and nephews; and her special friend Mike McAndrews, of Dubuque.

In addition to her husband, Joyce was preceded in death by her mother, Marian Frederick; her father, Edmund Glover; her step-father, Robert “Bob” Frederick; and her brother, Dennis Glover.

The family would like to thank the emergency room staff at MercyOne Hospital for their compassionate care, especially Dr. Wetjen and nurse Lucy.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Joyce’s memory to the Dubuque Regional Humane Society.

Richard Roussel

Richard “Rick” Roussel, 61, of Dubuque, died Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Monday, March 25, 2024 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Funeral Service for Rick will be 10:00 am Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory with Deacon Dave Roth officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

Richard was born December 8, 1962, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Raymond and Mary Lou Elliott Roussel. On October 14, 1983, he married Suzanne Boll in Dubuque.

He was a 1981 graduate of Dubuque Senior High School.

Rick was a tow truck driver for McCann’s IOCO Service before working at Rainbo Oil Company as a warehouse manager for 31 years.

He cherished his 1971 Dodge Demon and enjoyed outings to Gary’s Graffiti Nights and various car shows. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan and, following in his father’s footsteps, a Los Angeles Dodgers fan. Music was a constant source of delight for him. He found joy in family card games and spent countless hours sitting on a bucket, catching softballs for his daughters. Rick’s dedication to his children was unwavering; He never missed a sporting event for his kids or grandson. In the summer, he loved sitting on his front porch.

Survivors include his wife, Sue; two daughters, Lindsay Roussel and Melissa (Derrick Kruser) Roussel, both of Dubuque; one grandson, his buddy for life, Cayden Rozinek, that he loved to play baseball with and enjoyed his sporting events; his siblings, Terry (Dawn) Roussel of Dubuque, Connie (Corey) Klein of Dubuque, Ron Roussel of Dubuque, Debbie Williams of California, and Pam (Mark) Jordan of Dubuque.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Kathy Roussel, his father- and  mother-in-law, Sylvester and Donna Boll, brothers-in-law, Terry Williams, Joey Boll, and Billy Boll, and his Goddaughter, Chrissy Mohr.

Rick’s family expresses gratitude to his sister, Connie, for her devoted care, and to his best friend, Tom, for always being there.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences sent to the family by visiting Rick’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Christina L. Simon

Christina  L. “Tina” Simon, 54, of Cascade, Iowa, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

Visitation for Tina will be held from 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 2024  at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 12:30 p.m.  Visitation will also continue on Monday after 9 a.m. at the funeral Home.

Services for Tina will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday,  March 25, 2024, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, with Rev. Mark Osterhaus officiating.  A private family burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade.

She was born on July 9, 1969, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Patrick “Stump” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Lukan) Sauser.  She is a 1987  graduate of Cascade High School.  On November 23, 1991, she was united in marriage to Mark Simon at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa.

Tina was a very social person and was active all the time.  She was very passionate about chasing her kids sports dreams, in basketball and baseball, which took them traveling all over the US.  She was also the team mom devoted to the Cascade Reds.  You only had to glance at her home to know that she was very passionate about it being immaculate and pristine, including the yard and her flower gardens.

During the pandemic she adopted an Aussie Doodle, named Nitro, and for the past four and a half years he has been the greatest companion and therapist to her through her journey.

She is survived by her husband, Mark Simon and two sons, Bryce Simon (& Regann), Brock Simon; and a daughter Jordan Simon all of Cascade, IA; her father, Patrick “Stump” Sauser of Cascade, IA; one sister, Dawn (Nate) Otting of Cascade, IA; a brother, Todd Sauser of Cascade, IA; her mother-in-law, Judith Simon of Thunder Hills, IA, and brothers and sisters-in-laws, Dave (Dana) Simon and Shane (Patti) Simon all of Cascade, IA; and her ten nephews, Logan, Mason and Brody Otting, Dilan, Carter, Tanner, Travis and Chase Simon and Evan and Blake Simon.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Sauser on October 13, 1998; her father-in-law, Merlin Simon on April 18, 1998; and her grandparents, Paul and Ann Sauser and Al and Leona Cherne.

An online video tribute may be viewed and online condolences sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

The family of Tina would like to thank Dr. Engelman and the Medical Associates Oncology Department, Mercy One Palliative care nurses, especially, Diane and Kelli and Hospice of Dubuque for all the care and support they gave to Tina and her family.

Luke R. Callan

Luke R. Callan, 33, of Kieler, died Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Unity Point health Meriter Hospital, Madison WI.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 24th, 2024, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A prayer service will be held at 4:30 p.m. with Deacon John Stierman officiating.

Luke was born on February 16, 1991 at Southwest Health Center in Platteville WI. He graduated from Southwestern High School in 2009. He worked for several years at Opening  Specialist.

As a child he loved the power rangers, swimming and skateboarding. He enjoyed all sports including football, basketball, bowling and track. He holds records statewide in the long jump, triple jump and high jump. He loved playing his guitar, and cooking for everyone. He was known as the seasoning King. He was very intelligent and knew all there was whether it was electronics or vehicles. He was a jack of all trades.

His favorite past time was spending time with his puppy Jaxson, his family and friends. His personality made him the life of the party as he added humor to every conversation and knew how to make each and every person feel lucky to have him as their friend.

He is survived by his mother Mary Jo Loomis of Kieler, his sister Shannon (Aaron) Soenksen of Dewitt Iowa and their 3 children Aria, Lily, and Meyer, his brother Travis (Melissa) Loomis of Cuba City Wi and their 2 children Madison and Tanner. His brother Tony Callan of Kieler WI and a sister Niki Callan of Dubuque Iowa and her 2 children Camdyn Callan and Rysley Vondal. His Father Matthew Callan of Holy Cross Iowa and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and FRIENDS (To many to mention).

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Erwin & Martina Streif, Tom & Beverly Loomis and Gene & Judy Callan.

In Lieu of flowers, a Luke R. Callan memorial Fund has been established. Donations may be sent to Mary Jo Loomis P.O. Box 178 Kieler, WI.

The family would like to Thank Southwest Health Center and Unity Point health Meriter Hospital, Madison WI and their staff for all of their care. Also, to Luke’s friends for all their support.

His favorite movie was Free Willy growing up and now he is  “Free” and voted as “The Favorite”

Mary L. Schauer

Mary L. “Mary Lou/Minnie” Schauer, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Sunset Park Place in Dubuque, surrounded by loved ones.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am, on Monday, March 25th, at St. Anthony’s Church in Dubuque, with Fr. Steven Rosonke officiating. Burial will be at the East Dubuque Cemetery immediately following.  Visitation for relatives and friends will be from 3pm – 6pm, on Sunday, March 24th, at Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL, where the parish scripture service will be at 2:30 pm, Sunday.

Mary was born on June 29th, 1927, in Dubuque, IA to Al & Stella (Jochum) Beitzel. She attended St. Columbkille’s in her younger years, and worked at her father’s grocery store making deliveries. She took great pride in her work for her dad. Mary went to obtain her teaching degree at Clarke College in Dubuque. She taught several grades for one year in a one-room schoolhouse. Her “Humke Road Schoolhouse” is on display as a historical building next to the Ham House Museum on Shiras Ave in Dubuque.

She married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Schauer, on November 24, 1949, at St. Anthony’s Church in Dubuque. She remained a member of St. Anthony’s for 75 years. Mary & Bob started their family in 1951, with the birth of their first-born daughter, Sherry. Next came their son Bob, followed by Bette, Terri, Sam, Scott & Mike. With such a large family, the neighborhood children would often hear Mary Lou ringing the dinner bell to call everyone home.

Mary loved playing cards with friends, often participating in Card Clubs with friends and family. She was a fierce Euchre player, and taught many of her grandchildren how to play. Mary had a great sense of humor and a sharp wit, often found joking with family around the dinner table.

Mary was a devout Catholic, attending Mass regularly, with her & Bob making sacrifices to make sure their children attended Catholic grade school and High School. She was a member of the Power of Prayer Adoration Chapel in Dubuque.

Surviving are her children, Bob (Mary Kay) Schauer, Elizabeth Heisler, Terri (Mike) Hesselman, Sam Schauer, Scott (Jane) Schauer, Mike (Judy) Schauer, son-in-Law Gil Hinz; (26) Grandchildren and (65) Great Grandchildren; sisters, Jean (Louis) Sigwarth, Pat Jackson, and sister-in-law Elsie Beitzel.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; parents Al and Stella Beitzel; daughter Sherry; son-in-law Carl (Bette) Heisler; granddaughter Rachel Berning; brother Bob (Roseanne) Beitzel, sister Kate (Ike) Lakeman, sister Rita (Harry) Theilen, brother Pete Beitzel, sister-in-Law Mary Jane Beitzel and brother-in-Law Alan Jackson.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Power of Prayer Adoration Chapel at 1860 St. Ambrose St., Dubuque, Iowa.

Mary’s family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque for their help with their mother.

A special Thank You to Dr. John Whalen and staff, who lovingly cared for Mom over these many years.

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

John W. Tilton

John W. “Jac” Tilton, 77, passed February 18, 2024, at home at peace after an eight-month illness.

Born December 28, 1946, in central Illinois, Jac moved to the tri-state area in 1969 to teach art in the Galena Public Schools. Known to this day as “Mr. T”, his classes combined creativity with humor and fun. Jac taught for 12 years before transferring his creative skills to Dubuque-area publishing and communication businesses for over 35 years. He retired from the University of Dubuque.

Despite his professional responsibilities, Jac never lost sight of his twin passions: fine art and music. In 2017 he achieved his life-long dream of becoming a full-time watercolorist. His paintings were featured in both national and international watercolor exhibits, adorned the walls of many Midwestern galleries and were published in compilations of the best American painters. Jac played most anything with strings, participating in a number of bluegrass and old-time music groups.

Jac was known for his quick wit, funny stories, eclectic reading habits, and an encyclopedia-like interest in a wide range of topics, from foreign languages and politics to nature and Taoism. He also enjoyed traveling, kayaking and camping.

Jac had a fiercely private and independent streak yet was incredibly loyal to his loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Chris Chapin-Tilton; Doug Tilton, of Dubuque, his children and grandson; Shannon (Dee) Wulf, of East Troy, WI, their children and grandchildren; Aaron Tilton of Berlin, Germany; Drake (Ashley) Tilton of Dubuque; Yvonne Scott, of Carbondale, IL, her children and grandchildren; Jim (Trish) Tognacci, of Fountain Hills, AZ; and Marilyn Tognacci of Chandler, AZ, her children and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and Louis Tognacci.

To his loved ones, Jac left two final quotes: one from Pete Seeger and the other a “Jac original.”  From Pete: “Life is like a song. Just about the time you have it figured out, it’s over.” From Jac: “Keep practicing.” And he lived by those words to the end.

A memorial art show will be held in Jac’s honor at the University of Dubuque on Friday, Sept. 27. A private Celebration of Life will be held at the Galena Center for Arts on Sat., Sept. 28, following a committal of his ashes at Casper Creek Natural Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent directly to the Galena Center for the Arts and the University of Dubuque to support arts education projects in Jac’s memory. In addition, Jac and Chris have developed a line of merchandise featuring Jac’s artwork, which will be available in select area locations with all profit contributed to the two memorial funds. 

The Tilton family would like to recognize Dr. Mark Hermann and staff at the Integrated Cancer Center and the Hospice of Dubuque staff for their outstanding and truly compassionate care of Jac.

Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa assisted the family. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Sr. Mary Lois Carey, OP

Sister Mary Lois Carey, OP, died March 19, 2024, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her remembering and funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, March 26, at 1:30 p.m. in St. Dominic Villa Chapel. Interment will follow at St. Clara Cemetery, Sinsinawa, Wis. Miller Funeral Home, East Dubuque, Ill., is handling arrangements.

Sister Mary Lois was born July 2, 1931, to Thomas and Elizabeth (Mahon) Carey in Wausau, Wis. She made profession as a Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa in 1951 and was given the religious name of Sister Thomaselle. She received a BA in history from Rosary College, River Forest, Ill.; an MA in education and elementary administration from Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa; and an MA in applied theology from the School of Applied Theology, Berkley, Calif.

Sister Mary Lois’ ministry was dedicated to education and spiritual care. In Illinois, she was a teacher at St. Thomas the Apostle School and St. Sabina School, both Chicago. She was principal at Visitation School, Kewanee, and St. Thomas School, Peoria Heights. She also served as principal at Our Lady of Refuge School, Bronx, N.Y. In Iowa, she taught at St. Joseph School, Dubuque. In Wisconsin, she taught at Queen of Peace School, Madison. In Oakland, Calif., she taught at Bishop O’Dowd High School, was administrator and spiritual director at Spiritual Growth Center, and served as support staff at the School of Applied Theology. Sister Mary Lois was also a volunteer at the Dominican Ashram, Adrian, Mich., and assistant to the prioress at the Dominican Center, Spokane, Wash.

Sister Mary Lois was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Robert and John; and two sisters, Joyce Simon and Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Cecilia Carey, OP. She is survived by a brother, Mark, and her Dominican Sisters. Memorials may be made to the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, 585 County Road Z, Sinsinawa, Wis., or given online at www.sinsinawa.org/donate.

Chester T. McGrath

Chester (Chet) Thomas McGrath of Cedar Rapids, IA, formerly of Dubuque, IA, passed away at the age of 95 on Monday evening, March 18, 2024, at Harmony Cedar Rapids.

Behr’s Funeral Home in Dubuque, IA, is assisting the family with arrangements. Chet’s daughters will greet friends and family at Behr’s (1491 Main St., Dubuque, IA) on Friday, March 22, between 9:30 and 11:00 am. A private graveside service and burial will follow at St. Clement Cemetery.

Chester was born on June 25, 1928, in Latnerville, IA, to Peter and Anna (Lucas) McGrath. He was raised in Graf, IA, and helped support his family after his father passed away by working a paper route as a young boy, and then going to work on the railroads at age 14. At age 16, Chester enlisted in the U.S. Navy ‘as a 17-year old’ to join the war effort towards the end of WWII. He proudly served his country for 4 years. Chester married Eunice Manemann on July 30, 1955. They had five children together and shared 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. They later divorced, but remained friends throughout their lives.

Chester had a 30-year career at the Dubuque Packing Company. After retiring, he enjoyed simple pleasures like lunches at Eagle Point Park with his daughters and grandchildren, solving world problems with other retirees during their morning coffees at the downtown Dubuque McDonalds, and watching the bald eagles soar over the Dubuque Lock & Dam.  He especially enjoyed flashy cars and listening to the Cubs baseball games on the radio.

Chester eventually made his way to Cedar Rapids, IA, to be closer to his daughters. He found an

extended family at Evergreen Estates in Cedar Rapids, who provided compassionate care and assistance

during the last 16 years of his independent life. Harmony of Cedar Rapids, Mercy Medical Center, and

the VA Clinic and Hospital provided much appreciated end-of-life care for Chester.

Surviving are three daughters Tami (Allan) Pierson of Cedar Rapids, IA, Tania (George) Aboud of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Marymichael McGrath of Austin, TX. Also surviving is Chester’s sister, Coletta Schultz, of Dubuque, IA. Grandchildren include Christopher McGrath, Ashley Pierson-Patten, Jordan Hobbs, Jenna Spence, Lauren Aboud, Zackary Aboud, and Madison McGrath, plus great-grandchildren Carter, Kylie, Lincoln, Alia, Alaina, Violet, Jasper, Regan, and Charly.

Chester was preceded in death by his two sons, Troy McGrath and Paris McGrath (Capulet), both of Cedar Rapids, and his former wife Eunice McGrath of Cedar Rapids. Siblings (and spouses) Vernon (Eleanor) McGrath, Anna Mae (Albert) Hoist, Ralph (Bernadine) McGrath, and Merlin ‘Bud’ Schultz, all of Dubuque, also passed before Chester.

Thank you to all who knew, loved, and cared for Chester. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

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

Karen E. Wasson

Karen Elaine Wasson, 85, of Galena, IL, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Midwest Senior Care Center.

A funeral service will be held at noon, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena, where friends may call after 11:00 AM until the time of service. A parish rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM. The burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.

She was born March 27, 1938, in New Diggings, WI, the daughter of George and Lucy (Carter) Symons. Karen attended school in New Diggings and Benton, WI. She married Bert Wasson in East Dubuque, IL, on February 23, 1957, and he preceded her in death on May 18, 1989.

Karen was employed for over 30 years at the Palace Motel until she retired in 1989. Karen was an avid animal lover; she enjoyed her Pepsi, listening to the scanner, and following the news. She was a dedicated wife and mother and was exceptionally devoted to her family.

She is survived by her son, Kevin of Jacksonville, FL, a sister-in-law, Catherine Symons, and her many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Randy, a daughter, Lisa, three brothers, Gene, Phillip, and Bob, two sisters, Dora and Clarice, and a sister-in-law, Lillian Symons-Knox.

The family would like to thank Midwest Senior Care Center, Dr. Koenigs, Jordan Frank, Terry and Elly Renner, Rhonda Wasson, and an extra special thank you to Glenn and Lynn Harris. Your care and compassion during this difficult time will never be forgotten. Memorials may be given to your favorite charities in memory of Karen.

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

Marjorie J. Tuthill

We regretfully announce the passing of Marjorie Jane Tuthill of Dubuque, Iowa on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was with her husband and passed away peacefully. She will be cremated and buried in Lattnerville Catholic Cemetery in Lattnerville, Iowa. There are no events planned as she did not wish to have services. Her family will celebrate her life in private. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa is assisting the family.

Marge was a strong and kind woman and our family was blessed to have her as a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born on June 12, 1940 to Magdalene and Leo J. Goetzinger and grew up in Graf, Iowa. She had a green thumb, loved to draw and paint, and in her younger days she enjoyed hiking and hunting in the woods surrounding the family home in Graf.

In 1958 she married Carl Tuthill and together they went on to have 6 children. Marge was a wonderful and loving woman who gave her all to her family. We will never be able to fill the space left behind by her.

Marge was predeceased by her twin sons Scott Tuthill and Darran Tuthill; her parents, Leo J. & Magdalene Goetzinger; her three sisters, Linda (Art) Berger, Gerry (Ed) Fleming and Elizabeth Ann (Merlin) Conrad; her five brothers, Leo John, Gene (Betty), James, Darrel (Shirley) & Robert Gene Goetzinger.

Marge is survived by her husband, Carl Tuthill of Dubuque, Iowa; four children, Becky (Paul) Shappell of Dubuque, Iowa, Margie (Lance) Thompson of West Chicago, Illinois, Tim (Carol) Tuthill of Durango, Iowa and Rod (Sharon) Tuthill of Dubuque, Iowa; twelve grandchildren, Emily Shappell, Catie (Doug) Frank, Alyse (Michael) Richards, Derek Thompson, Gabrielle Thompson, Courtney Tuthill, Laura (Jake) Trierweiler, Dakota Tuthill, Jessica Tuthill, Jason (Megan) Tuthill, Robert (Kaitlynn) Tuthill and Katelyn Tuthill; eight great grandchildren with a ninth on the way; one sister, Sharon (Don) Daniels of Bagley, Wisconsin and two sisters-in-law Rita Goetzinger and Janice Goetzinger of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Ries and Dr. Chapman of Medical Associates Dubuque; the doctors, nurses, and staff of the 3rd Floor Medical Unit at MercyOne Dubuque; the nurses and staff of Hospice of Dubuque and the nurses and staff of Stonehill Communities of Dubuque, Iowa. Your help and guidance through this journey will not be soon forgotten.

Coni J. White

Coni J. White, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 18, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, at the age of 76. She was born on November 3, 1947, in Clinton, Iowa, to the late Elmer and Irene (Beck) Risinger.

A graduate of Maquoketa High School’s class of 1965, Coni embarked on a journey of love with former husband Russ Hart on May 20, 1967, in Maquoketa, Iowa. Their union blessed them with three wonderful children: Janelle, Ed, and Rusty. Though Coni and Russ later parted ways, love rekindled in her life when she met Michael Curtis White. Their hearts united in marriage on June 20, 1997, in Maquoketa, and they shared a devoted partnership until his passing on May 8, 2018.

Coni’s professional life initially embraced the role of a farm wife, and later contributed her skills to the Farrell Gas Company in Maquoketa. Her career path led her to working at the local Kentucky Fried Chicken for a time, followed by several years at the helm of Happy Joe’s. Ultimately, Coni found her calling in the kitchens of Maquoketa Schools, where she served as a beloved cook for 19 years before her well-deserved retirement.

Beyond her work, Coni relished the simple pleasures of life. She found joy in tending to her garden, and was known for her ability to socialize and connect with people from all walks of life. Most importantly, she cherished time spent with her family and friends, creating memories that would become their most treasured inheritance.

Coni’s legacy continues through her loving family. She is survived by her children, Janelle (Allen) Weimerskirch of Cedar Falls, IA, Ed (Kathy) Hart of Lake Mills, WI, and Rusty (Jay) Hart of Prescott, WI. Her memory will be held dear by her eight grandchildren, Lekeisha, Hali, Emma, Kelcey, Libby, Brian, Eddie, and Lucas, who brought immeasurable joy to her life. The light of her love will also shine on through her two great-grandchildren, Delia, and Lundyn.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Mike White.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:30 A.M., Friday, March 29, 2024, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 9:30 to 11:15 A.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Coni J. White memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.