Obituaries Archive

Jane Foecking

Jane Foecking, 99, Galena, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at her home. The funeral service will be at 11 AM, on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena.

She was born May 17, 1924, in Galena, the daughter of Albert and Catherine (Knobbe) Holland. Jane was united in marriage to her husband of 72 years, Harold Foecking, on June 22, 1946, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Galena, and he preceded her in death on March 3, 2019.  She worked at Savanna Army Depot, and Burgess Battery Factory, Galena in her younger years. She spent most of her life as a homemaker. She was a wonderful and loving mother and always enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed playing euchre, watching game shows, cooking, and had many other interests throughout her life.

She is survived by her two daughters, Carol (Eldie) Redd and Shari Foecking; two grandsons, Mike Feldermann and Jeff Redd, and great-grandchildren Kali and Leia Feldermann, and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings and their spouses, Bernice (Al) Harris, Dorothy (Elmer) Hoftender, Laverne (Aleath) Holland, Edmund (Rita) Holland, Charles (Mildred) Holland, Alfred (Gladys) Holland, and Elroy Holland, who died in the 1918 influenza outbreak.

Online condolences may be left at furlongfuneralchapel.com

Mary G. Kelly

Mary G. Kelly, 90, passed away peacefully on November 14 surrounded by the love of her family.

Visitation will be from 9:15-10:45a.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11:00a.m., with Fr. David Schatz officiating. Private family burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Mary was born Jan 24, 1933 and raised in La Crosse, WI, the daughter of Felix Daniel and Florence Catherine (nee Joy) Urban.

Mary is survived by her five children: Mary Beth (John) O’Connor, Kevin (Carrie) Kelly, Molly (Paul)

Martis, Mike (Jane) Kelly and Caroline (Dave) Bauer; seven grandchildren, Michael (Jen) O’Connor, Katie (Philip) Quann, John O’Connor, Patrick (Cierra) O’Connor, Will Kelly, Danny Kelly, John Kelly and eleven great grandchildren.

Mary was proceeded in death by her loving, treasured husband, Philip T. Kelly and her brother Thomas L. Urban.

Memorials can be given to the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 3800 Arboretum Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001.

The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements.

Larry J. Clasen

Larry John Clasen, 82, of Bellevue, passed away on Monday, November 13,2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  Family will greet friends from 2:00 pm-6:00 pm, Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook, additional visitation will be 10:00 am until Mass on Monday at the church. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am, Monday, November 20, 2023 at Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church of Springbrook. Burial with Military Honors conducted by Bellevue American Legion Post #273 will be in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery.  A Celebration of Life will continue following the graveside at Timber Lanes/Timber Center in Maquoketa for Larry.

Local arrangements entrusted with Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Bellevue.   Larry was born November 3, 1941 to Lawrence and Armella (Tebbe) Clasen.  Larry married Beverly Franzen on November 4, 1961 in Sugar Creek.  They purchased a home in old Browns-Sugar Creek for a short time while Larry worked for the railroad, they then purchased a farm in rural Jackson County, raising six children.  He always wanted to dairy farm and was able to accomplish his goal, also enjoying time with his family, children, grandchildren, raising horses, bowling, golfing, trail rides, tractor pulling, including garden tractor pulling, tractor rides, and playing his harmonica.  Larry and Beverly were blessed over the years with many friends and never met a stranger that they didn’t treat as a friend.  He was a member of the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, church choir, Knights of Columbus, and rang the church bell before mass.  He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his wife Beverly; children Cindy (Kevin) Lundin, Kenny (Liz) Clasen, Louie Clasen, Amy (Jay) Reeg, Julie (Shannon) Wisco, and Wendy (Pete) Schueller; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings; Janis (Roger) Steines, Bonnie (Ivis) Grossman, Robert (Mary Lou) Clasen and Kathy (Dan) Zeimet; brother and sisters in-law, Mary Ann Scheckel, Marcy Franzen, and Darwin (Dee) Franzen; and numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family.

Larry was preceded in death by his parterns; father and mother-in-law, Adolph and Lucille (Sullivan) Franzen; brothers in-law, Bob Scheckel, Donald Franzen, Richard Franzen, Richard Bormann and great-granddaughter, Leah Reeg.

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

Roger Frommelt

On Monday, November 13, 2023, Roger took his last trail ride and was called home at the age of 85.  Roger was born on May 28, 1938, and grew up in East Dubuque, Illinois.  He married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Henning on August 16, 1958.  They soon moved to Hazel Green where they raised their four children, Tim, Robin, Russ, and Cory.

Roger worked at the Pack for 30 years until they finally closed, he worked at the Sinsinawa Mound for another 30 years.  The nuns there all “loved Roger”, but as he would commonly say, “Don’t get in the habit”!

One could always find Roger busy cutting grass.  With his comb and handkerchief in his pocket, Roger would be off to the store with his faithful, furry companion Toby who “needed to take a ride” or “just needed to pick up a few things”, many times it included something for others that Roger thought they might like.  Roger always thought of others, especially his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  If anyone needed help in any way, Roger was the first to volunteer to help.  He enjoyed meeting people and was always willing to have a beer or two with someone.  Once you met Roger, you were a friend of his. He enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and old Western shows on TV.  There isn’t an episode of The Rifleman, Gunsmoke, Wagon Train, or Bonanza that he hadn’t seen many times.  Roger and Shirley went camping with their camper for many years. Their favorite spot was the Potosi campground.  Many of those times spent there included the grandchildren.  He enjoyed fishing when given the chance and wasn’t busy freeing Shirley’s fishing line from whatever she had cast into.  They also had horses and loved to go to rodeos to watch their children compete or on trail rides with their children and other families who also had horses.

Those left to cherish the memory of Roger include,

his 4 children,
Tim (Becky) Frommelt, Hazel Green, Wisconsin,
Robin (Denny Dimick) Gasell, East Dubuque, IL,
Russ (Tilly) Frommelt, Dubuque, Iowa,
and Cory (Odetta) Frommelt, Hazel Green, Wisconsin;

his grandchildren,
Ben Frommelt, Devon Dimick, Jesse Frommelt, Michael Frommelt, Jalee (Josh Begle) Frommelt, Cody (Brittany) Frommelt, Olivia (Hillard) Lehman, and Alea (Chase) Lynch;

his great-grandchildren,
Riley Frommelt, Ian Frommelt, Mason Leib, William Begle, Gavin Frommelt, Landon Frommelt, Evelyn Frommelt, Leo Lehman, Kylin Lynch, Kash Lynch, and John Lynch;

his brother,
Kenneth (Judy) Frommelt, Fresno, CA;

his special friend,
Julie Kammerude, Hazel Green, WI;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer J. “Butch” and Virginia M. (Reider) Frommelt; and his beautiful bride of 62 years, Shirley (Speaker) Frommelt.

Roger’s Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Online condolences for Roger’s family may be left at www.tristatecremationcenter.com

Darrel D. Hicks

Darrel D. Hicks, 84, of Wheatland, Iowa, passed away peacefully at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, on November 13, 2023. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Darrel’s life was marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for his family and community.

Darrel was the son of Perle and Grace (Mowry) Hicks and spent his formative years in the Toronto area. He was a proud graduate of Wheatland High School, class of 1957. On September 14 of that same year, he married his beloved wife, Marlene Gohlmann, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lost Nation, Iowa. Their blessed union brought forth four sons—Jeffrey, Jimmey, Jonney, and Joddey.

Following his graduation, Darrel embarked on a career that was as diverse as it was fulfilling. He initially farmed and held various jobs before he was hired by Farm Services out of DeWitt, Iowa. His dedication and work ethic saw him serve the company for over three decades until his well-deserved retirement. His professional life mirrored his personal life—marked by commitment, perseverance, and a sense of duty.

Darrel was a man of faith and service. He was a devoted member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lost Nation and a former member of the Wheatland Lions Club. His commitment to his community was only surpassed by his love for his family.

In his leisure time, Darrel was an avid outdoorsman. He relished deer hunting, an activity he often indulged in with his children and grandchildren. The joy he derived from these outings was a testament to his love for nature and family bonding. In his earlier years, Darrel also enjoyed the thrill of flying, a pastime that spoke to his adventurous spirit.

Every morning, Darrel could be found in the comforting company of his coffee buddies, a daily ritual he looked forward to. These moments, seemingly mundane, were a testament to his love for simple pleasures and the value he placed on friendships.

Darrel leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marlene Hicks of Wheatland, IA; sons, Jeffrey (Nikole) Hicks of Ponca City, OK, Jimmey Hicks of Maquoketa, IA, Jonney (Theresa) Hicks of Wheatland, IA, and Joddey (Christina) Hicks of Ames, IA. He was a proud grandfather of ten and great-grandfather of seventeen. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Allen, and a grandchild, Jacie.

A celebration of Darrel’s life will be held at 11 A.M., Monday, November 20, 2023, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lost Nation.  Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the church.  A private burial will be at the Massillon, Iowa Cemetery at a later date.  The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Darrel D. Hicks memorial fund has been established.

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

Harold Zimmerman, Jr.

Harold “Skip” Zimmerman, Jr., 82, of Dubuque, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Stonehill Care Center.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, November 20, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd., Dubuque. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 20, at Church of the Resurrection, 4300 Asbury Rd., Dubuque, and will be live-streamed at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com. Rev. Phil Gibbs will officiate. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery.

Skip was born January 25, 1941 in Dubuque, the son of Harold “Zip” and Florence (Reuter) Zimmerman. He graduated from Loras Academy in 1959, and went on to attend Iowa State University for three years. Skip graduated from Loras College with a B.A. He married his high school sweetheart, Joan Wagner, of Dubuque on August 22, 1964, at Church of the Nativity. They celebrated 59 years of marriage this August. Skip was a dedicated employee of John Deere Dubuque Works, retiring as Manager of Industrial Engineering in 1992.

Skip enjoyed extensive travel after retirement. He especially enjoyed visiting family and grandchildren in Germany, as well as spending time with family in Wisconsin and Dubuque.  Skip enjoyed hunting, fishing (especially in northern Wisconsin), and just being outdoors. He had a passion for auto racing, and you could usually find him sitting at turn 3 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI.

Skip is survived by his wife, Joan, of Dubuque; three children, Lisa Pfeiffer, of Germany, Nick (Kim) Zimmerman, of Dubuque, and Doug Zimmerman, of Menomonee, WI; his grandchildren, Christopher, Johan, Konstantin, and Emily Pfeiffer, Luke Zimmerman, and Karlina and Alyssa Zimmerman; and two sisters in law, Diana Frick, of Dubuque, and Mary Wagner, of Australia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold “Zip” and Florence Zimmerman.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Unity Point Finley Hospital, as well as Dr. Whalen and Dr. Kirkendall.

Leroy K. Baker

Leroy K. Baker, 86, of Bellevue, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.  Memorial Visitation will be 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue with services to follow.

Leroy was born September 9, 1937 in Yale, Illinois, the son of Wilson Woodrow and Lily Irene (Shedelbower) Baker.  He married Diane Lewis on September 3, 1972 in Oak Park, Illinois.  He worked in Real Estate  and for Vulcan Materials before Diane and Leroy moved to Bellevue and owned and operated Eagle’s Rest Antiques & Uniques, before retiring in 2022.

Leroy enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He enjoyed fishing, boating, reading, gardening, and always had a lively conversation or story to tell.  Leroy was a mentor to many and shared his past experiences with many people over the years.

Survivors include his wife, Diane; children, Tami (Steve) Baker-Bryan, Sue (John) Bleyaert, Rodney (Angie) Baker, Sandie Crilly, and Sharlene (Joe) Arrigo; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 nephews; and his devoted cat, Smokey.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister; Carolyn Di Beasi.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Jackson County or Bellevue Ambulance Service in Leroy’s memory.

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

Ralph D. Camp Jr.

Ralph D. Camp Jr., 67, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center in Maquoketa.

A private celebration of his life will take place at a later date.  Cremation rites have been accorded and burial will be at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Ralph David Camp Jr. was born on September 14, 1956 in Pennsylvania to Mary Ellen (Diley) and Ralph David Camp Sr.  He grew up in Joffre, Pennsylvania and moved to Iowa in 2011.  He loved swimming, eating cherry pie, watching baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates being his favorite team, and singing his favorite song Amazing Grace.

Those left to honor his memory include his siblings, Nancy (Dave) Huggins of Carnegie, PA, Ray (Deb) Camp of Pittsburgh, PA, and Cheryl (John) Williams of Andrew, IA; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father in 2006 and his mother in 2020.

The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.  Please feel free to call or stop at the funeral home with notes of condolence or leave words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Gina M. Blaser

Gina M. Blaser, age 24, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at her home.  To honor Gina’s life private family services were held.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is assisting her family.

Gina was born on December 3, 1998, in Madison, Wisconsin, daughter of James Blaser and Debra (Hamman) Machen.

Gina attended Dubuque Senior High School.  She was very creative and loved DIY projects and sewing.  She was an avid reader with a strong interest in Viking and Greek Mythology, Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.  Gina also liked watching British television programs and the Loki series.  We will miss her tremendously.

Those left to cherish Gina’s memory include

her mother,
Debra Machen, Dubuque, IA;

her brother,
Isiah (Cassie Koeller) Blaser, Dubuque, IA;

and her nephew and niece,
Levi and Jasmine.

Gina was preceded in death by her father, James Blaser.

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

Lynnann M. Maiden

Lynnann M. Maiden, age 67, of Dubuque, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at her home.  In keeping with Lynnann’s wishes there will be a Celebration of Life held for her at a later date.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is assisting Lynnann’s family.

Lynnann was born on August 31, 1956, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of William and Lorraine (Kenyon) Fransen.

Lynnann graduated from Dubuque Senior High School.  She was united in marriage to Daniel Michael Maiden on March 3, 1989.  They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary together before he sadly passed away on October 29, 2014.  Lynnann was a school bus driver in Dubuque and later moved to Texas where she did antiquing with her husband.  When she moved back to Dubuque she managed Whitetail Bluff Campground in Cassville, Wisconsin until 2020.  In her free time Lynnann enjoyed attending local car shows and was a “food junkie”.  She loved getting together with family and friends to go out to eat at her favorite places.  Lynnann was a very spiritual person and liked to collect miniature figurines, especially dragonflies and angels.  She loved animals, and her french bulldog, Smoochie, was her “ride or die”.  She and Smoochie spent many days exploring the hidden treasures of Eagle Point Park.  Family was always her top priority and Lynnann loved getting together with all of her cousins.  She also looked forward to getting together regularly with her “sistas” which always provided lots of fun and laughter.  She was also known to indulge in a little “retail therapy” on shopping trips.  Lynnann was a wonderful woman and she will be greatly missed!

Those left to cherish Lynnann’s memory include

her children,
Allyssa (Jacob) Raley, Granbury, TX
and Eric Maiden, California;

2 grandchildren,
Gage and Connor;

her siblings,
Randy Fransen, Dubuque, IA,
Gary Fransen, Dubuque, IA
and B.J. Fransen, Arlington, TX;

her niece,
Jamie Fransen, Dubuque, IA;

her great-nephew,
Damon, Dubuque, IA;

and several treasured cousins and sistas.

Lynnann was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Daniel Maiden; and a son, Garrett Maiden.

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

Marlene M. Schlarmann

Marlene Marie (Willenbring) Schlarmann, 80 of Worthington, Iowa fell asleep with the Lord on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at her home surrounded by love.

Visitation will be held from 2 – 7 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville.  Visitation will continue from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the funeral home prior to funeral mass.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Worthington with burial in the church cemetery.  Rev. Chris Podhajsky will officiate.

Marlene was born on December 11, 1942, in New Vienna, Iowa, the daughter of Sylvester and Evelyn (Digmann) Willenbring of Luxemburg, Iowa.  She was joined in holy matrimony to Raymond Schlarmann Jr. on August 13, 1963, in Luxemburg.  From this union 9 children were born, 33 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.  Marlene enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, gardening, and crocheting.  Religion and family were her priorities.

Survivors include her husband, Raymond Schlarmann Jr.; her children: Dale (Amy) Schlarmann of Dubuque, Michael (Cindy) Schlarmann of Dyersville, Carol (Chris) Betzer of Central City, Kathy (special friend, Fred Benn) Jordan of Dyersville, Mary (Melvin) Heims of Petersburg, Kenneth (Elizabeth) Schlarmann of Hopkinton, David (Tracey) Schlarmann of Worthington, Joyce (Curtis) Morehouse of Cedar Rapids, Shelley (Michael) Crow of Blairstown; grandchildren: Stephanie (Dan) Sowienski, Melissa (Luke) Hibbing, Jason (Blake) Schlarmann, Emily (Ryan)( Kennedy, Alex (Jolynn) Schlarmann, Nick Schlarmann, Lindsey (Mamadou) Tall, Allison Schlarmann, Brittany (Evan) Jackson, Alden and Arwin Betzer, Ethan (Colby) Jordan, Erica (fiance, Jon Paulsen) Jordan, Nicole (Justin) Taylor, Austin, Dylan, and Alyssa Jordan, Ashley, Angie and Dustin Heims, Isaac, Ryan, Jacob, Andrew and Nathan Schlarmann, Olivia (Austin) Breitbach, Spencer, Evan, Emma, Brooklyn Schlarmann, Caitlyn and Curtis Morehouse, Caleb Crow;14 great grandchildren; siblings: Gloria Maiers and Dianne (Bill) Ernzen, both of Dyersville; in-laws: Marilyn (Joe) Willenbring and Elaine Willenbring all of Luxemburg, Donna Willenbring of Guttenberg. Rosemary Krogmann of Manchester, Grace (Richard) Koob of Illinois, Patricia (Dale) Casper of Belmont, Wisconsin, Monica (Ronald) Wiskus of Luxemburg, Robert (Margaret) Schlarmann of Hopkinton and Jerome (Star) Schlarmann of West Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Evelyn Willenbring, parents-in-law, Raymond and Veronica Schlarmann, Sr.; siblings: Daniel, Richard, and Dennis Willenbring, Patricia (Donald) Tegeler, in-laws: Vernon Maiers, Paul Krogmann Sr, and John Schlarmann in infancy.

Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville is assisting the family and information is available at www.kramerfuneral.com.  Memorials may be sent to the family, (in care of Kramer Funeral Home) 750 12th Ave SW, Dyersville, IA  52040.

Jane M. Felton

Jane M. Felton, 84, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Cascade, Iowa, passed away on Monday November 13, 2023, at Sunny Crest Manor in Dubuque, Iowa.

Visitation for Jane will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., on November 17, 2023, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa.  The Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Jane will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, with Rev Mark Osterhaus presiding.  Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa.

Jane was born on May 10, 1939 in Cascade, Iowa daughter of John F. and Mary (O’Connell) Felton.  She received her education in the St. Peter’s School in Temple Hill, Iowa.  Even though Jane endured many health issues since childhood, she enjoyed playing cards and bingo.

Those left to cherish Jane’s memory are her 3 brothers, Mark (Kym) Felton of Cascade, Iowa, Loras Felton of Ely, IA and Robert (Diane) Felton of Anamosa, Iowa; one sister-in-law, Betty Felton of Anamosa, Iowa and many nieces and nephews.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents; two brother, Fredrick (Agnes) Felton and Bill Felton.

Rev. Linda Axelson Packard

The Reverend Linda Axelson Packard of Galena, IL, died on November 10, 2023.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Grace Episcopal Church, 107 S. Prospect Street, Galena, IL.  The Rev. Dr. Paula Harris and The Right Rev. Bonnie Perry will officiate.

Linda was born on March 7, 1942, in Chicago, IL to William A. and Elin K. (Andersson) Axelson, undocumented Swedish immigrants.  Linda attended Lawrence College and earned her Masters in Divinity from Seabury-Western Seminary.  She served as the rector at Church of our Saviour, Chicago, IL, for more than 10 years, and as interim rector at Grace Episcopal Church, Galena, IL, Grace Episcopal Church, Oak Park, IL, supply priest at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque, IA, and St. Andrew’s Pentecost Episcopal Church, Evanston, IL.  She also volunteered on mission trips to Liberia, Myanmar, Haiti, and Southeast Mexico.  She served as a mentor to many clergy women in the Episcopal Church.

Linda and Tony Packard initially met in their freshman biology class at Evanston Township High School.  They reconnected at the 20th reunion of their high school class in 1980 and married three months later at St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, Linden Hills, Minneapolis.  After raising their family in Evanston, IL, and upon retirement, they moved to the Galena Territory.  There Linda enjoyed spending time tending her gardens, training and showing her Bernese Mountain dogs, and baking Swedish cookies and breads.  She was a loyal member of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Southeast Wisconsin, the Society of Saint John the Evangelist in Cambridge, MA, and the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Charles Anthony “Tony” Packard, her three children, Ingrid (Dean) Kash, Kate Packard, and Tom Packard, and three grandchildren, Justin, Matthew, and Emerson, along with several nieces and nephews and many cousins in Sweden.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, William G. Axelson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Linda’s name to the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation, the Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation, or the Lawrence University Fund.

Linda’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Prairie Ridge and Hospice of Dubuque for their professional and compassionate care.

The Tri-State Cremation Center has provided guidance and services to Linda’s family.  Online condolences may be shared with Linda’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com.

James A. Guerdet

James “Jim” A. Guerdet, 96, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on November 11, 2023, at Luther Manor Communities.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday November 16, 2023, at Church of the Nativity with Monsignor James Miller officiating.

Friends and family may visit from 9 a.m. until the start of Mass at the church. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Dubuque with full military honors accorded by American Legion Post #6 and the Iowa Army National Guard. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, is assisting the family.

Jim was born on October 28^th, 1927, in Zwingle, Iowa, son of Dennis and Mary (Donahue) Guerdet. He attended St. Columbkille High School. His career began with the Milwaukee Railroad, and he retired from the SOO Line Railroad. James honorably served his country in the United States Army during World War II, and he was a former member of the Knights of Columbus and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.

James enjoyed euchre and traveling with his family and helping on the farm. He was very generous and inspirational to his nieces and nephews, helping pave the way through their education and careers. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Jim is survived by his sister Janelle Donahue, sister-in-law Mary Carol Guerdet, 10 nieces and nephews Mary Ellen Donahue, Pat (Mary Lynn) Donahue, Dennis Donahue, Paul (Becky) Donahue, Kelly Donahue, Karen (Todd) Guerdet-Schuster, Janice Arends, Robert (Maurine) Guerdet, David (Dennis) Guerdet, and John (Kerry) Guerdet.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Eugene and Richard, nephew Kenneth, and brother-in-law Joseph Donahue.

In lieu of flowers, a James Guerdet Memorial Fund has been established.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque and Luther Manor Communities for their loving care of our brother, uncle, and friend.

Beulah L. Shannon

Beulah L. Shannon, 98, of Baldwin, Iowa, passed away on Monday morning, November 13, 2023, at Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Beulah Lorraine Scott was born on July 14, 1925 in Baldwin, Iowa, to Lewis Charles and Ida Mae (Houle) Scott.  She was a 1943 graduate of Baldwin High School.  She met her future husband, Everett C. Shannon, while he was a recovering military patient at Schick Hospital in Clinton, Iowa.  They were married on January 26, 1946 in Paris, Kentucky.

After getting married, they lived in Kentucky for three years until they moved to Iowa where Beulah was a housewife, and taught knitting classes through Clinton Community College, and had worked at the Yarn Barn in Maquoketa.

Beulah was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America where she had at one time served as a local officer. Additionally, she was a member of the Merry Knitters since 1965.  She enjoyed knitting, quilting, and crocheting and donated many handmade and hand quilted her quilts throughout the years. She also was a member of the Prayer Shawl Ministry and had crocheted and knitted many for individuals who were ill and in need.

Those left to honor her memory include children, Sandra Anderson of San Pablo, CA, and Ida Mae Walters of Burlington, IA; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Rose Scott of Anchorage, AK; 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Everett on November 15, 2006, daughter Peggy Koranda, 2 brothers and 5 sisters.

A celebration of her life will be held at 1 P.M., Friday, November 17, 2023, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from Noon until 1 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Pence Cemetery, rural Baldwin, Iowa.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Jackson County.

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