Obituaries Archive

Beverly B. Tegeler

Beverly B. (Hay Calhoun) Tegeler, 97, of Bellevue, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue.  Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Friday, September 8, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Family will greet friends 9:00 am – 10:30 am prior to  Mass at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service.  Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dubuque.

Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on St. Joseph Bellevue-Sts. Peter Paul Springbrook Facebook Page.

Beverly was born July 22, 1926, the daughter of Kenneth and Loretta (Meissner) Hay.  She married Lyle “Bud” G. Calhoun on January 27, 1945 at the Church of Christ, where they began raising their three children until 1958 when they moved to Dubuque, he passed suddenly on January 24, 1974.  Beverly was a homemaker who enjoyed bowling, dancing, couples card club and socializing with friends and also watching sports on T.V.  She later married Gilbert G. Tegeler on October 18, 1975, he passed on February 2, 2002.  They enjoyed spending time together whether it was dancing, golfing, bowling, traveling, or building their home together.  Beverly worked at JcPenney for many years.  Together they spent many years as snowbirds in Weslaco, Texas.  She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Rosary Society.  Beverly will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her children, Christine (Steve) Kafer of Dubuque, James (Deb) Calhoun of Dubuque, and Barbara Calhoun of Bellevue; grandchildren, David (Amy) Kafer, Adam (Angie) Kafer, and Courtney Calhoun; great-grandchildren, Spencer and Jayceon Kafer, Brandon, Millie, and Bodhi Kafer; step-children, John “Jack” (Judy) Tegeler of Clinton, Larry (Georgene) Tegeler of Noblesville, IN, Thomas (Sandy) Tegeler of Clinton, Judy (Marty) Sheehy of Bellevue, Donna (Mark) Medinger of Bellevue, Don (Marcia) Tegeler of Clinton, and Ron (Stephanie) Tegeler of Clinton; 21 step grandchildren; 46 step great-grandchildren; and 17 step great-great grandchildren.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Lyle and Gilbert; two sisters, Carol Pfennig and Shirley (Mike) Cole; step-brothers, Bob (Joyce) Best, and Gerald (Velda) Best; step-sister, Myra (Bob) Barnhisel; and a step-grandson, Mike Sheehy.

In lieu of flowers-a memorial fund has been established in Beverly’s memory.

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

Lavonne Toner

Lavonne Toner, 70, of Dubuque died Monday, September 4, 2023.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm Thursday at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home, 2659 Kennedy Road.  Funeral Service will be 1:30 pm Friday at the Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Asbury Cemetery. The funeral service will be livestreamed at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com.

Lavonne was born July 5, 1953 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, daughter of Lauren and Lila (Whittington) Leaders.  She graduated from Underwood High School and attended one year of college.

She worked at Du-Trac Credit Union as a debt counselor for 40 years before her retirement.

On August 29, 1998 she married Tim Toner in Blades Chapel at the University of Dubuque.

Lavonne was an avid sports fan.  She enjoyed playing golf and made a hole in one.  She and Tim met playing mixed softball.  She also enjoyed bowling and was a Packers fan.  She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching all of their sporting activities.

She is survived by her husband, Tim Toner of Dubuque; daughter, Lindsay Jaeger of Dubuque; two step daughters, Angie (Ryan) McMahon of Dubuque and Holly Toner of Chicago; five grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren and six step grandchildren.

She is also survived by a brother, Marlon (Sheri) Leaders of Texas and a sister, Carol (Larry) Gregg of Heywarden, Iowa.

Lavonne was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Denny Miller; and a brother, Alan Leaders.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lavonne Toner Memorial Fund.

The family would like to thank all of the staff at Hospice of Dubuque, and Drs. Kumar and Berman for all of their care.

Marjorie Bailey

Marjorie “Midge” Bailey, 79, of Dubuque, died Monday, September 4, 2023, at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until 10:15 am on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Church of the Nativity.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Midge will be 10:30 am Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Church of the Nativity with Msgr. James Miller as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.

Midge was born September 10, 1943, in Wauzeka, WI, the daughter of James Nelson and Elsie Rose (Lathrop) McCarthy. On September 15, 1962, she married Charles Anthony Bailey in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.

Midge graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1961. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Mercy Medical Center for 29 years.  She was a member of Church of the Nativity.  She cherished time with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Chuck of Dubuque; four children, Brian Bailey of Iowa City; James (Robin) Bailey of LaVernia, TX; Kimberly (Nicolas) Algarra of Gainesville, FL; and Daniel (Nancy) Bailey of Winona, MN; eleven grandchildren, Nicole, Kyle, Craig, Tiffany, Amy, Donald, Nicolas, Lauren, Nathan, Zachary, and Allison; two bonus grandchildren, Stephany and Lizbeth; eight great-grandchildren, Jordan, Luka, Liliana, Curtis, Leia-Claire, Emmalin, Jackson, and Kristin; two sisters, Virginia Culver of New Berlin, WI and Mary Alice Osterhaus of Prairie du Chien, WI; sisters-in-law, Rosemary McCarthy of Wauzeka and Mary Beth McCormick of Oak Park, IL; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, James, Raymond, and Donald; and several brothers and sisters-in-law.

The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Dr. John Whalen, Julie Ehlinger, ARNP, and all of the nursing staff in the cardiac unit at MercyOne.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

Condolences sent to the family by visiting Midge’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Darrell Weigert

Darrell “Ed” Weigert, 85, of Dubuque, passed away September 3, 2023.

Memorial services will be 10:30a.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel, 2843 John F. Kennedy Road, Dubuque. Inurnment will be at a later date in New Oregon Cemetery, Cresco, Iowa.

Darrell was born on February 15, 1938 to Raymond O. and Jessie (Jennings) Weigert in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

He was united in marriage to Judith Weigert on December 12, 1959. She preceded him in death on January 2, 1994. He married Carolyn “Sue” Weigert on March 10, 2001.

Ed attended Mt. Pleasant Highschool in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. He obtained a master’s degree in sociology. He later went on to obtain a master’s degree in psychology as well, graduating from Iowa Wesleyan University, the University of Northern Iowa, and the University of Iowa.

Ed worked as a school psychologist for Keystone AEA for 39 years. After retiring in Iowa, Ed worked an additional seven years as a school psychologist in Illinois.

Ed was an active member of Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel.

He enjoyed visiting fellow church friends at various nursing homes. Ed would often deliver meals and take friends out and about for drives around town. He also spent time delivering meals for Convivium Urban Farmstead.

In his free time, he also enjoyed giving tours at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, fishing, feeding the birds, square dancing in his younger years, and playing bridge with Sue among many friends.

Ed is survived by his wife, Sue; children, Eugene Edward (Mary) Weigert, and Jonelle R. (Al Zweibohmer) Mlady; grandchildren, Christopher Weigert, Nicholas Weigert, Samantha Weigert, Fletcher Weigert, Bethany (Dylan) Schrage, and Janel (Kyle) Ollendieck. He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren and a sister, Jane Ann Bitting. Also surviving are five stepchildren.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Judith Weigert; daughter, Julie J. Weigert; and a grandson, Gregory Mlady.

Ed’s family wishes to extend a most heartfelt thank you to Hospice of Dubuque for their wonderful care and compassion given to Ed, and their friends at Arbor Oaks Bible Church. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to African missionaries, Daniel and Anna Johnson (checks can be made to Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel, 2843 John F. Kennedy Road, Dubuque) or Whispering Hope Animal Shelter.

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

James C. Butler

James Carlton Butler, 90, passed away on September 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.

Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00a.m., Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road, Dubuque. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11:00a.m. with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post 6.

James served in the US. Army with pride and received The National Defense Medal and was honorably discharged.

He retired at the Dubuque Packing house after 40 years. Then needing something to do, he worked part time at Walmart for 10 years.

During his retirement years, he liked to golf at Lacoma until the age of 88. James will be missed by all who knew him and loved him.

James is survived by his three sons, Patrick and wife Sharon of Dubuque, Michael and wife Anna of Salt Lake City and Daniel of Costa Mesa, California. James is also survived by his brother, Richard Butler; sisters, MaryLou Feiple and Connie Kruse. Also surviving are several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty M. Butler; parents, Lester and Constantine Butler; brother, Tom Butler; and sister, Bonnie Villard.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque and Candace and Michelle for James’ care.

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

Tom Knepper

On September 2, 2023, Tom, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and devout Catholic, passed away peacefully with his wife, Jannan by his side, in their home in Dubuque, Iowa.  Tom was born on August 9, 1944 in Cascade, Iowa.  He was 79 years old.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. with Fr. David Schatz officiating.  Burial to follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Tom grew up in Cascade, Iowa where he went to school and met his lifelong friends who he stayed loyal to, counted on, and had many adventures with throughout his life.  Tom spent his entire working career at Bob’s Body Shop in Cascade.

Tom enjoyed the outdoors (hunting, canoeing, camping, foraging for morels), card playing, taking the ‘scenic’ routes, scaring people, and being sarcastic.  People who knew him well and people who just met him would all use the same words to describe him; sweetie, kind, hardworking, craftsman, gentle soul, and jokester.  He was known by his family and friends for his famous chili that he would wake early to start, just so it had the right amount of ‘simmer’ time, his North Dakota hat that he never left home without, and his daily Hershey bar fix.  Tom was entertained by scaring his loved ones, if it was chasing them on the stairs, standing behind a door, or just giving them a surprise ‘zing’! He had many accomplishments throughout his life, but Tom’s true gift was being able to fix anything, build anything, and ‘see’ what others couldn’t.  One of Tom’s passions was seeking junk cars, rebuilding them, and making sure they were safe for his loved ones to enjoy.  When Tom wasn’t fixing something, he and wife Jannan, loved to take spontaneous road trips with friends, which usually ended in a longer route home.  Tom’s altruistic acts were felt by everyone who knew him; he was always the one to lend a hand when help was needed, no matter the time of day or project.

Tom is survived by his devoted wife Jannan, of over 47 years, and their daughter Sharlie, who stayed with him during the final weeks of his life, her husband Teeder and 3 daughters from a previous marriage, Dawn (Lance), Lisa (Jeff), and Susie (friend Jim). Tom has 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, all that hold a special spot in their hearts for their ‘Gramps’ and ‘Papa’ who will forever miss him.  His very special, lifelong friends, Johnny and Ginger Elgin, and the many friends from the Grand Tap.  Tom has one sister, Marlene, who will miss him dearly.  Tom was predeceased by his father Lawrence, mother Darlene, brother Eddy, father-in-law Tony Schwendinger, and best friend Gary.

A special thanks to; Dr. Mark Janes, Dr. Ryan Stille, who cared for Tom for many years and continued to care and do everything possible for Tom, even in his last days.  To Dr. Loc who never gave up on Tom and tried every scenario to help Tom get better. Dr. Rodriegriez, Dr. Parker who were such a comfort to Tom and his family the last couple of days.

We would also like to thank those who cared for Tom and made sure he was always comfortable; the Nurses and CNA’s at Mercy CVU, his Case Worker and Social Worker, Hospice of Dubuque who not only helped Tom but also his family, and Mercy Home Care, who always made sure Tom had everything he needed.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice in memory of Tom.

Lila M. Heim

Lila Mary Heim, 100 of Galena, IL passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Midwest Senior Care Center, Galena. A private graveside service will be held. She will be buried beside her husband Herbert in Pilot Knob Cemetery, rural Galena. A service of remembrance will be held later. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family.

Lila was a Centenarian blessing us with 100 years with her on this Earth! She was born to Greek immigrants Nicholas and Kaliope (Vrotsos) Menegas from the Island of Samos. Lila was a loving, sweet, and compassionate soul who always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. She was filled with love and her family was definitely #1!  She loved to read, watch her favorite TV shows, and talk on the phone with friends and family.

In her younger days, she was, we were told by others many, many times, one of the best dancers in Galena and enjoyed dancing to the big bands. She was an avid Wisconsin Badger fan, attended a basketball game at The Kohl Center, and enjoyed all Badger sports game days on TV.  She rarely complained about anything and was not afraid of hard work.

In her workplace at Illinois Bell, she began her career as an operator. “Number please”!  When the switchover to dial tone came about, she was offered the opportunity to take on an administrative role and held that position for 35 years.

She was extremely proud of her familial roots and her Greek heritage.  Every now and then she would lay an “Opa “on us!  As time went on, her hearing diminished, although she would never admit it, and she developed her in-house standard answer “What say?”  If she wanted to make a point, she changed it up to “I say!”

The loss is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind. Rest in peace, Lila.

She is survived by her son Terrance “Terry” (Beth Ann) Heim, three grandsons, Damon (Anne) Heim, Aaron (Lauren Palmer) Heim, and Christian (Aislinn O’Brien)Heim, one granddaughter, Kirsten (Trent Schubert, fiancée) Heim, and two great-grandchildren, Landon and her namesake, Lila Heim, one sister, Irene “Nene” Beadle.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Herbert Heim, two brothers, George and Harry Menegas, three sisters, Frances “Frannie” Carter, Demetria “Tulie” Jameson, and Theodora “Dorie” Jaeger, four brothers-in-law, Clarence Carter, Bob Jameson, Leo Jaeger, and Thomas Beadle, and two-sisters-in-law, Pauline and Callie Menegas.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Vandigo and his staff, the nurses and staff at Midwest Senior Care Center, Hospice of Dubuque, the staff at Midwest Medical Center, and Galena EMS for their professionalism, compassion, and care for Lila.

Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Helen A. Lattner

Helen Ann (Kennedy) Lattner, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, age 97, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on September 2, 2023 at Stonehill Communities from natural causes. Visitation will be from 8 to 9:45 am Saturday, September 9, 2023 at St. Colubmkilles Catholic Church, followed by Mass of Christian burial at 10 am. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Ann was born on June 6, 1926, at home on her family farm in Bankston, Iowa to John and Marie (Pfiffner) Kennedy.   Ann was a 1943 graduate of St Clement High School. After she received her teaching certificate from Clarke College, she taught in two different one-room schools in Dubuque County.

On October 28, 1950 Ann was united in marriage to Loras Lattner at St Clement

Catholic Church in Bankston.  After marriage, Ann devoted her life to her family of five children. She always took great pride in her farm heritage, especially her “can do” work ethic. Like most girls raised on a farm she would eagerly and adroitly tackle any challenge.

She loved to quilt, garden, cook, bake, sew, write letters, help at the City Mission and visit the sick in area nursing homes and hospitals.  She enjoyed her Euchre Clubs and following Iowa Hawkeye men’s and women’s basketball.

Ann’s priorities in life, were God, family and country (especially the Bankston area).

Her faith sustained and molded her into a loving and caring person.

Ann was an active member of St Columbkille’s Parish for over 70 years.

She was active in her community as a member of numerous groups and later in life as a religious education teacher and substitute teacher at Dubuque Catholic schools.  She had a special devotion to the Blessed Mother Mary, St Jude, and St Francis.

Ann is survived by her beloved sister Esther Fagan, her four children: John, Dr. Mike (Claire), Tom (Tammy) Lattner all of Dubuque, IA and Mary Ann (Harley) Roth of Cainesville, MO;  grandchildren: Andy and Ryan (Katie) Roeth,  Megan (Daniel)  Stephens, Julia Lattner,  Alyssa Lattner, Kaitlin (Connor) Flynn, and  Drew (Deidre) Lattner:  great grandchildren:  Anna and Ally Roeth, Elizabeth and Genevieve Lattner, Norah and Ryder Stephens, and many loving nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband Loras, her daughter Lynne (Lattner) Prendergast, grandson Tyler Lattner, sisters Mickey (Don) Burlage, Kay (Joe) Smith, brother Charles, brother-in-laws, Earl Fagan, Alfred and Eugene Lattner, sisters-in-laws, Velma (Leonard) Healy, Lenore (Merritt) Mauzey, Grace (Jack), Kennaman, Mary Irene Lattner  and Helen (Mike) Agrella.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dubuque County Right to Life.

Special Thanks to Hospice of Dubuque and Stonehill for loving and compassionate care.

Georgia E. Robinson

Georgia Estelle Robinson, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Wheatland Manor.

Georgia was born in Chicago, IL on July 22, 1941, the daughter of George and Sophia Petaros.  At the age of 11 she and her family moved to Maquoketa, Iowa where her parents operated the Green Mill Cafe. Georgia graduated from Maquoketa Community High School in 1959. She attended Coe College for two years and completed her education at the Cedar Rapids School of Business where she trained to become a secretary.  In 1965 she married Craig Owen Robinson. They raised two children, a daughter, Andrea, and a son, Cory.

Georgia worked at Clinton Engines until 1968. Following her employment there, she worked 33 years for the Maquoketa Community School District until her retirement in 2001.  She began as the secretary in the Guidance Counselor’s office at the Maquoketa Junior High School.  In 1980 she became the Administrative Secretary to the Superintendent of the Maquoketa Community School District.  Georgia loved her Maquoketa Cardinals and served for many years as the scorebook keeper for the high school boys’ basketball teams. Georgia enjoyed serving her community as the Maquoketa Correspondent for the Quad-City Times newspaper for a number of years.

Georgia was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.  She also enjoyed watching the marching bands perform, especially at the Octoberfest of Bands competitions. In her free time, she enjoyed fishing with her husband Craig, collecting antiques, watching the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Chicago Cubs, visiting casinos and going out to eat with her high school friends. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Those left to honor her memory include: her daughter, Andrea (Joel) Baker, and their children, Jared and Annika, of Des Moines; her son, Cory (Tracie) Robinson, his daughter, Sasha, and stepdaughters, Tessa and Libbie Werner of Toddville, and her brother Thomas (Colleen) Petaros, of Maquoketa.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

A celebration of Georgia’s life will be held at 11 A.M., Friday, September 8, 2023, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M., Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to the Bill Fleming/Dennis Streets Scholarship Fund (https://dbqfoundation.org/giving-center/bill-fleming-dennis-streets-scholarship).

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

Jo Ann E. Harwick

Jo Ann Ethel Harwick 77, of Benton, WI passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at Harmony Nursing Home of Dubuque. In keeping with her wishes a private family service will be held later. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, IL is assisting the family.

She was born September 26, 1945, in Galena the daughter of Lyle and Dorothy (DuBord) Bartell. Jo Ann was united in marriage to James Harwick Sr. on February 13, 1965, in Galena, and he preceded her in death on July 12, 2012.

She is survived by her three sons, James Jr. (Julie) of Benton, Brian (Abby) of Shullsburg, WI, and Mark (Kay) of Plum City, WI, one daughter, Heidi Lynn of NC, and nine grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, Geraldine (Bill) McCauley of Cuba City, WI, and Dorothy (Gary) Curran of Shullsburg.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Ricky L. Harwick, one grandchild, and her siblings.

The family would like to thank Harmony Nursing Home of Dubuque and Jo Ann’s doctors for their care.

Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Denise M. Sheehan

Denise M. Sheehan, 63, of East Dubuque, IL, went to her eternal place of rest on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am Saturday, September 9, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, with Fr. Peter Auer and Fr. Dennis Vargus officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Friends and family may call from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, September 8, 2023, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the rosary will be recited at 3:30pm. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 9:30am to 10:15am at the Church.

Denise was born on December 30, 1959, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Zimmer) Sheehan. She graduated from Wahlert High School. She then attended Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, graduating from University of Southern Illinois in Carbondale, Illinois.

Denise had continued to work while fighting cancer and fight she did. Diagnosed in 2015 with breast cancer, Denise battled to be cancer free. She was a member of the National Association of Realtors, licensed as a Real Estate Broker in Illinois and Wisconsin, and a Real Estate Salesperson in Iowa. She was sponsored by American Realty of Dubuque, Iowa and previously by Dominic Goodmann/Coldwell Banker Real Estate. Denise was a licensed insurance broker in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. Along with her sister, Debbie, she operated Sheehan Insurance Agency in East Dubuque.

Denise had a passion for bicycling. From Memorial Day to Labor Day of 1995, she participated in the Iowa 150 Bike Ride/A Sesquicentennial Expedition. They cycled across the United States from Long Beach, California to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Denise enjoyed many RAGBRAI rides across Iowa, as well as cycling trips in Ireland and Luxembourg. Denise had her best day when she adopted her daughter, Elise, in 2011. They made great memories by traveling to some of the United States landmarks.

Most importantly, Denise was a kind and caring person, with a deep Catholic faith and was an advocate for Catholic schools. She was a member of St. Mary’s in East Dubuque, and previously served on the St. Mary’s Finance Council. After the closing of St. Mary’s School, Denise also became a member of St. Joseph Parish in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, where Elise attends school. Due to her recent failing health, Denise was not able to attend Elise’s school activities, or be of physical service to the St. Joseph Parish, but she was very appreciative of the support and love shown to her and Elise.

Denise is survived by her daughter, Elise, brothers, Daniel (Donna) Sheehan, David Sheehan, sister, Debra (Sheehan) Heitkamp, all, of East Dubuque, and many nieces and nephews.

Denise was preceded in death by her parents, and five siblings in infancy, a nephew, Rob Sheehan and nephew-in-law, Brian Gockel, and infant niece and nephew, Tiffany and Todd Sheehan.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established.

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

Mildred L. Glick

Mildred “Millie” Loretta Glick, 95, Galena, IL died Friday, September 1, 2023, at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community surrounded by her loving family. A gathering will be held from 5 to 7 PM, on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where a parish rosary service will begin at 4:30 PM. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church, Galena at 11 AM, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, where friends may gather after 10:30 AM until the time of mass. The burial will be in the church cemetery.

Millie was born October 28, 1927, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Charles and Loretta (Hense) Lippstock. She was raised in Dubuque and attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, St. Anthony and Washington Junior High, and Dubuque Senior High School. Millie was employed at the Dubuque General Dry Battery Factory until 1947, after which she worked at the former Dubuque Packing Company until 1949 and then briefly at the Galena Battery Factory.

On March 31, 1951, Millie married Robert “Bob” Raymond Glick at St. Michael Church in Galena, after being introduced by relatives in Galena years before on New Year’s Eve. They owned and operated Glick’s Service Station in east Galena until Bob graduated from the Wisconsin Institute of Technology in Platteville, Wisconsin, and relocated their family to California in 1954. Millie and Bob returned to Illinois in 1993.

Millie’s family always came first in her life as a homemaker, and she raised three children. She taught Confraternity of Christian Doctrine catechism classes when her children were in elementary and junior high school, and she actively supported her children’s activities in athletics, dance, music, and scouting. Music was always a part of her life, and she played guitar and organ in a home where everyone played multiple musical instruments.

Millie and Bob also enjoyed season subscriptions to musical theatres throughout their married life, a passion they were able to follow in their travels as well. Millie traveled extensively with family members throughout her lifetime. In her youth and teens, she toured the United States with her aunt and uncle, Homer and Florence (Hense) Haas, who lived in Galena. During her marriage to Bob, due to work requirements, they lived in 12 different cities in California and Washington State. They enjoyed vacations in various states, including Alaska and Hawaii, as well as Canada and Mexico.

After Bob retired, they visited China, Hong Kong, and Japan; traveled with several groups to Egypt, Israel, and Jordan; toured England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales; visited the Cayman Islands with family members; and enjoyed multiple trips to Austria, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Spain, and Switzerland.

Millie’s travels also allowed her to visit British and German relatives and conduct her extensive genealogical research overseas. She was a member of the Alderson Family Society. She also studied the German language with the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Mt. Carmel in Dubuque for several years. Millie continued her genealogical correspondence with European family members until her death.

Among her many interests, Millie was an avid collector of salt and pepper shakers, beginning in the 1940s, and received many gifts to her collection from family and friends over the years. In addition, she was an accomplished gardener, baker, cake decorator, quilter, seamstress, and upholsterer, as well as skilled in dozens of other handicrafts. Millie later delighted in following daily updates about her namesake, great-granddaughter Millie Elizabeth Glick, and great-granddaughter Stella Charlotte Glick.

Millie is survived by her loving husband, Robert, of 72 years of marriage; their children Karen Ann Wilson of Galena; Robert Raymond (Jaclyn) Glick, Jr. of Fort Worth, TX; C.D. (Kim Leeds) Glick of Spokane, WA; grandson Christopher Ryan (Joanna) Glick of Nashville, TN; granddaughter Dr. Caitlyn Nicole Glick of Rohnert Park, CA; and great-granddaughters Millie Elizabeth Glick and Stella Charlotte Glick of Nashville, TN. Additionally, she has two nieces in California and many other cousins and family members in California, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

Millie was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Dolores (Lippstock) Fischer.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Millie’s name to the United Churches of Galena Food Pantry, 219 Summit Street, Galena, IL 61036.

The family would like to thank Dr. Gregory Vandigo, and the staff at Medical Associates Clinic, Midwest Medical Center, Galena Stauss Nursing Home, and Hospice of Dubuque for their kindness and care of Millie. Special thanks are extended to the Reverend Howard Barch and St. Michael Altar and Rosary Society for their spiritual care during this difficult time.

Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Thomas J. Layde

Thomas J. “Tom” Layde, 92, of Dickeyville, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at St. Rose of Lima Church, Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call from 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church prior to the service. Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is assisting the family.

Tom was born on October 20, 1930, in Dyersville, Iowa, the son of Francis and Orella Layde. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. On January 14, 1956, he married Dorothy Updike, his devoted and loving wife of 67 years. She preceded him in death on January 21, 2023.

Tom was employed at John Deere Tractor Works. He was a talented woodworker. For many years, Tom and Dorothy traveled in their motorhome to craft shows throughout the tri-state area. Tom was a Brewers, Packers and Badgers fan, and he enjoyed reading Westerns. Above all, Tom was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Tom is survived by a daughter, Cindy; three grandchildren, Jodi (Travis) VanNatta, Scott (Diliana) Layde, and Jeff (Jolene) Layde; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Layde Burbach; and ten great-grandchildren, Talan, Trevor, Gavin and Grayson VanNatta; Dejanada, Delilah and Ender Layde; and Zoey, Zane and Jerzey Layde, all of whom he loved dearly.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Francis “Pep” Layde and Tommy Layde; four sisters, Florence, Collette, Bernadette and Helen; and two brothers, Jerry and Arian.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Salas and staff, and Hospice of Dubuque.

In lieu of flowers, a Thomas J. Layde Memorial Fund has been established. Memorials may be sent to the funeral home at 123 N. Jackson St., Cuba City, WI 53807.

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

Lillian R. Steger

Lillian Rose Steger, 87 of Dyersville, Iowa passed away peacefully, Friday, September 1, 2023, surrounded by her family at her home.

Visitation will be held from 2 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September, 6, 2023 at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville.  Visitation will continue at the funeral home from 9 – 10 a.m. prior to funeral mass.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville, Iowa, with burial in the church cemetery.  Rev. Chris Podhajsky will officiate.

Lillian was born on February 7, 1936 in New Vienna, Iowa, the daughter of Leonard and Hilda (Deutmeyer) Hermsen.  She married Robert Steger on June 5, 1956, in Petersburg, Iowa.  Together they farmed near Dyersville for most of their lives. Lillian and Robert exemplified love over their years of marriage with hard work and tender care for one another. They enjoyed dancing and especially, a Polka.

Lillian spent countless hours on the porch swing with her children and grandchildren. She was an excellent baker, making breads and cookies, for all to enjoy. Her children brushed her hair for the prize, candy bar.

Lillian spent many years volunteering within her community. She was honored with the Governor’s Volunteer Award in 1995 for her service. She was always there to lend a listening ear.

Survivors include her children: Keith (Judy) Steger of Colesburg, Ron (Karen) Steger of Bankston, and Jim (Gwen Link) Steger of Dyersville, Lisa (Kevin) Goedken of Worthington, Linda (Jim) Hansel of Dyersville, Sarah Steger of Palo; a son-in-law, Mike (Donna) Meyer of Dyersville; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings: Donald (Shawn) Hermsen of Epworth, Kay Holtz of Ocean Spring, MS; in-laws: Rosemary Steger-Nickol of Dyersville, Patrick (Margie) Steger, Carol Steger, and Mary Ann Bonert, all of New Vienna.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Lori Meyer in 2006; a son, Mark Steger in 2009; a grandson, Jason Steger; in-laws: Charles Steger, Jerry Holtz, Patty Hermsen, Jim Wessels, Lillian Wessels, John Steger, and Bill Bonert.

The family would like to thank the Hospice of Dubuque for their compassionate care.

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.

Anna M. Schmidt

Anna M. Schmidt, age 94, of Dubuque, passed away at 11:11 a.m., on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Stonehill Health Center. To honor Anna’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be a parish scripture wake service held at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Holy Spirit Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 2215 Windsor Avenue. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Anna was born on November 4, 1928, daughter of Clarence and Elizabeth (Pothoff) Bleile. She was born at home in Balltown, Iowa. Back then, the doctor came to the home to deliver babies. Instead of a bassinet, her mother would put her in a dresser drawer to sleep when she was an infant.
She aquired polio at the age of 4. The vaccine had not been invented until the 1950s. She spent 6 months of her life crawling and had to learn how to walk again. The polio led to a lifetime of back challenges for her.
Anna’s first language was German. Her children fondly remember that when Mom yelled at them in German, she meant business.

Anna had to learn English when she went to kindergarten at St. Joseph School in Balltown. She actually did walk 4 miles to school (uphill) every day. She and her siblings would sometimes sneak throught the fields to take a short cut when they could get away with it. She completed the 6th grade and then stopped school to help on the family farm. Anna was united in marriage to Leonard Schmidt on October 22, 1947, at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Balltown, Iowa. Leonard passed away on August 18, 2015. During her life she lived in Balltown, North Buena Vista and Bellevue, eventually moving to Dubuque in 1984. She was a talented gardner and the food she prepared for her family came from the garden or from the animals that were raised on the farm. Anna was a devoted mother who was always ready and willing to help her family and friends. She loved to prepare meals for her family. She served 3 meals a day, everyday. No one would ever leave her home hungry. We will cherish the fond memories of her soups, famous goulash and smells of her freshly baked bread which she continued to do weekly until her health would no longer allow. She loved the times with her family, especially the babies. She always made sure every baby would be wearing an undershirt so they wouldn’t get cold. Anna loved her family and watching her grandchildren brought her great joy. Her faith was an important part of her daily life, even when she could no longer attend Mass at Holy Ghost Church due to health issues. She enjoyed going to Bingo at Holy Ghost, playing Euchre and especially Yatzee. She enjoyed watching WWE wrestling every Monday on TV. She would argue with anyone who told her it wasn’t real. Anna has faced some challenging health issues these past years, but has handled them with extraordinary grace. She will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish Anna’s memory include

6 children,
Robert (Donna) Schmidt, Durango, IA,
Vern Schmidt, Dubuque, IA,
Bonnie (Jeff) Avenarius, Dubuque, IA,
Daryl (Fran) Schmidt, Oelwein, IA,
Kim (Sam) Runde, Hazel Green, WI
and Rose (Steve Zmuda) Wallace, Bettendorf, IA;

17 grandchildren,
Barb (Dan) Hess, Carla (Randy) Hess, Peggy (Brick Jones) Ostrander, Tom (Kim O’Kada) Schmidt, Pat (Ashley) Schmidt, Lisa Jelliff, Jason Schmidt, Kristy Forcucci, Cory Avenarius, Jennifer Moris, Rick (Arica) Schmidt, Joe (Bri) Runde, Nick (Melissa Carter) Vondran, Jessica Runde, Jamie Runde, Emily (Jake) Henneman and Adam Wallace;

39 great-grandchildren and 23 great great-grandchildren;

her sister,
Irene Strief, Lancaster, WI,

a sister-in-law,
Mary Bleile, Dubuque, IA.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leonard Schmidt; a daughter, Judith Schmidt in infancy; a great-granddaughter, Molly Schmidt; a great-grandson, Preston Jelliff; a foster son, Robert O’Hern; 2 daughters-in-law, Cherie Schmidt and Angie Schmidt; her siblings, Donald Bleile in infancy, Lucille (Herbert) Dean, Elmer Bleile and Irvin Bleile; and a brother-in-law, Harold Strief.

Anna’s family would like to thank the outstanding staff at Stonehill and Hospice of Dubuque for their attentiveness, kindness and all of the wonderful care they have provided for Anna over the last 10 years.

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

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