Obituaries Archive

Maxine V. Paar

Maxine V. Paar, 96, of Dubuque died Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Luther Manor.  Visitation will be 4 to 7 pm Wednesday, February 8 at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road and from 9:15 to 10:15 am  at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.  Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Thursday,February 9 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.  Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Maxine was born January 7, 1927 in Delaware County, Iowa, daughter of Elizabeth Richter.

She was a charter member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Maxine is survived by three children, Ken (Prasai) Paar of Clovis, CA, Kevin (Sara) Paar of Dike, IA and Karla (Ron) Bell of Farley, IA; 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild; in laws Bill Herrig, Arlene Reisen, Millie Paar, Bob (Sue) Paar, Loretta Paar and Pat Paar ; and a special friend, Carolyn Schmidt.

She was preceded in death by her husband Walter, daughter Kathy, mother Elizabeth, sister Kate and several in laws.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Luther Manor and Hospice of Dubuque for their loving care.

William Glasson

William “Bill” Glasson, 73 of Galena, IL passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Midwest Medical Center, Galena. A funeral service will be held at Noon, on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may call after 10 AM until the time of service. Military honors will be accorded following the funeral service at the funeral home by Galena VFW Post #2665 and American Legion Post #193. The burial will be later. Cremation rites have been accorded.

He was born April 17, 1949, in Benton, WI the son of Charles and Genevieve (Heitkamp) Glasson. Bill graduated from Galena High School with the class of 1967. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1969 until his honorable discharge in 1971. Bill married Joyce Long on April 16, 1982, at Full Gospel Assembly Church. He was currently employed at O’Reilly Auto Parts, Dubuque, and was employed prior at Kraft Foods, Galena, and Georgia Pacific, Dubuque. Bill enjoyed reading, paragliding, flying, and being around people telling jokes. He was always willing to help anyone who needed it. Bill loved the 50s and 60s music and Elvis Presley was his idol.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce, two stepchildren, Lori (Doug) Lim, of Schaumburg, IL, and Tom Long, of Galena, two step grandchildren, Tyler and Austin Long, a brother, Harold (Judy) Glasson, a niece, Brenda (Tim) Burgess, a nephew, Brandon (Stacey) Glasson, six sisters-in-law, and three brothers-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers-in-law.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Hospice of Dubuque and Midwest Medical Center for the excellent care they gave to Bill.

Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Maxine V. Menadue

Maxine Virginia Menadue, 86, of Dubuque, died Friday, February 3, 2023, at Hawkeye Care Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Funeral Service for Maxine will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory with Deacon Mike Ellis officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

Maxine was born on July 2, 1936 in Dubuque, the daughter of Clarence and Virginia (Koch) Scheffert.  Maxine loved to dance, cheat at card games, and watch the Green Bay Packers. First and foremost, Maxine was a homemaker but she also loved serving lunch to the kids at St. Anthony School. Later, she worked as a cook at Hillcrest Family Services for 20 years.

She was married to Charlie Menadue for 40 years and is survived by their four children, Dr. Mark (Kimberly) Menadue of Elkhart, IA, Julie (Tim) Ede of Dubuque, Lori (Dr. Brad) Brooks of Cedar Falls, IA, and Sherry (Dale) McDonell of Dubuque; nine grandchildren, Hannah (Mat) Johnson, Grant (Kaci) Menadue, Jason (Tonya) Ede, Dana (fiance, Mike Sorensen) Mess, Sara (Eric) Mess, Connor Brooks, Spencer Brooks, Jordan (Arlene) McDonell, and Kara (Colin Roling) McDonell; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Barb Kiernan of Edgewater, FL.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother; sister-in-law; and a brother-in-law.

Remember Maxine as the wonderful, loving and caring person she was to her family and everyone she touched in her life.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established or donations can be made to the Parkinson Foundation.

The family would like to thank the staff at Eagle Pointe Place, Hawkeye Care Center, Hospice of Dubuque, and Dr. Runde and staff.

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

James K. Carroll

James K. “Jim” Carroll, age 65, of Dubuque, passed away following a brief illness on December 25, 2022 at his home. Due to the winter weather at this time of year, a service is planned for April of 2023. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, IA. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, IA is assisting the family.

Jim was born on August 19, 1957 in Sibley, Iowa, son of Dr. Thomas J. and Helen (Horton) Carroll, the seventh of eight children.

Jim graduated from Sibley Community High School in 1975. He graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Speech-Language Pathology  and graduated from the University of Iowa in 1984 with a Master of Library and Information Science. Throughout his career, Jim worked mostly with technology, providing technical support, and setting up computer networks.

Although Jim was born and raised in Iowa, he also lived in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Kansas. He was a devout Catholic and a member of the Church of the Resurrection in Dubuque. He was a member of the Board of Directors at Aquinas Communications and KCRD-FM Radio in Dubuque.

Those left to cherish Jim’s memory include his children, Elsie Carroll, Dubuque, IA, Mercedes Carroll, Portland, OR, and Rourke Carroll, Minneapolis, MN; his siblings, Dr. Kathryn Carroll, Chuburna, Mexico, Mary Pat (Mike) Davis, Dunwoody, GA, Dr. Thomas (Jean) Carroll, Sioux City, IA, Barb (Chris) Nelson,  Stanton, IA, Dr. John (Nicole) Carroll, Corpus Christi, TX, Theresa J. Carroll, Esq., Torrence, CA, and Stephen (Sherie) Carroll, Esq., Interlaken, NY; his former wives, Karen Schloss and Lena Carroll, his step sons Kostya and Dima of Marion, IA, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Helen Carroll in 1999 and Dr. Thomas Carroll in 2007.

Condolences to the family may be directed to PO Box 3114, Dubuque, IA 52004 or through Behr Funeral Home.

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

Jennifer L. Ruh

Jennifer Lynn Ruh, 47 of Galena, IL passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 15, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at 7 PM, on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may call after 5 PM until the time of service. A committal service will be held at Noon, Friday, February 10, 2023, in St. Michaels Cemetery, Galena. Cremation rites have been accorded.

She was born November 1, 1975, in Dubuque, IA the daughter of Paul and Sandra (O’Rourke) Ruh. Jennifer attended East Dubuque High School. She loved the rain, live music, dancing, and antiques. Jennifer was a loving friend of many and will be deeply missed.

She is survived by two daughters, Maizie Sebasta and Sophia Ruh-Coyle both of Dubuque, a grandson, Jayleon Sebasta of Dubuque, and a granddaughter on the way, siblings, Timothy Ruh of Dubuque, Debra (Ruh) Ferguson and her children, Ashley, Corey, and Justin, all of Waukee, IA, Paul Ruh Jr. of Galena, and his children,  Emily, Austin, Jairus, Thomas Ruh of Dubuque and his children, Sairah, Eliyas, Evelyn, and Melissa Ruh of Dubuque and her children, Alexis, Lillian, and Emmy.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Nancy Jungk Gourley

On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the age of 91, Nancy Jungk Gourley finished her work in this world and answered the call of the Lord to the next.

Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Nancy will be 10:30 am Monday, February 6, 2023, at Church of the Nativity with Msgr. James Miller as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque at a later date.

Nancy was born to Arthur and Mabel Jungk, the first of eight children. And, believe me, she never lost those “firstborn traits.” She quickly learned to give bottles, change diapers, help with laundry and dishes, sew on buttons, and play with, and read to children. Nancy had a busy, happy childhood.

She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1949 and went to work in the Billing Department at the Dubuque Packing Company. She met and married Allen (Buzz) Gourley in 1951 and they had six children. Nancy kept busy with the kids and house, sewing and baking, and helped at school when possible. She took some free classes at the Red Cross and loved them and became a volunteer teacher with classes in the evening or on Saturday.

Finally, the last of the Mohicans started school and the next year, Nancy went to school too, after 25 years of being JUST a housewife. She entered the nursing program at Area 1 and graduated with an A.D.N. She started working at Xavier Hospital in Pediatrics, and after a few more classes, transferred to I.C.U. Soon she returned to school at the University of Dubuque and earned B.S. degrees in Nursing and Psychology. Nancy continued at Loras College and received an M.S. in Psychology.

By this time, Nancy was teaching at N.I.C.C. in the nursing program. She challenged the students both in class and in the clinical area, and beamed like a mother when they graduated. After a time, she transferred to the Human Services program, another area of intrigue. She worked diligently getting students internships in an area of their interest. In this program, she and her students became involved with the Iowa Winter Special Olympics. They helped with the ice-skating competition. Nancy remained a part of IWSO for about thirty years. During this time, the grandkids started arriving too, capturing her time and attention. Busy times are happy times!

Nancy retired in 1998 and started attending a few senior activities but just “wasn’t quite ready for that.” She volunteered with Hospice for a time and then got involved with the schools some grandchildren were attending. Nancy did this for many years and even received an Everyday Hero Award from the Red Cross and an Outstanding Retiree Service Award from N.I.C.C. She was active at the Church of the Nativity, her home parish for over fifty years, especially with the Rosary Society.

Surviving are four of her children, Arthur (Kenda) Gourley, Kathy Meyer, Bill (Bonnie) Gourley, and Tim (Annie) Gourley. There are 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grands with another on the way in February. Siblings include Joan Gizzi, Barbara Blasen, Bob (Kaye) Jungk, Mary Borges, and John (Molly) Jungk. There are also many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Allen, a son, Leonard, a daughter, Julia, and two siblings, Alice Smith-Weigman and Thomas Jungk. Others include four brothers-in-law, Maurice Smith, Wally Weigman, Jim Gizzi, Bill Blasen, and son-in-law Steve Meyer.

In lieu of flowers, Nancy requests donations to the Gourley Family Endowment Scholarship Fund at N.I.C.C. Nancy was a firm believer in education and the scholarship is open to all students.

She asked us to give thanks to all of you who showed her love and did so many kindnesses for her throughout her journey. A special thanks to Barb Blasen, Sherre’ Jungk, Promedica and Hospice of Dubuque as well.

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

Marcella L. Schiffer

Marcella L. “Sally” Schiffer, 98, of Key West, formerly of La Motte, passed away on January 31, 2023, at Bethany Home in Dubuque.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday February 3, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Key West with Monsignor Thomas Toale officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Friday February 3, 2023, at the church. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery in La Motte. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, is assisting the family.

Sally was born on June 18, 1924, in La Motte, daughter of Nicholas and Cecelia (Schilling) Pitts. She was united in marriage to Elmer Schiffer on October 5, 1949 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in La Motte. He preceded her in death on April 7, 2018.

She was a hardworking farm wife alongside Elmer. She milked cows, tended her chickens, and tended her three gardens. From her gardens she did a lot of canning, gathered bushels of potatoes and topped it off with her beautiful flowers around the edges. She was also an amazing cook and baker and people raved about her fresh bread and pies. She also enjoyed going dancing with Elmer, and a good game of euchre. She was an avid Chicago Cubs and Hawkeye fan and was a member of St. Joseph Key West parish and Catholic Daughters of America.

Sally is survived by her three children Gary (Lisa) Schiffer, of LaMotte, Don (Jeanie) Schiffer, of Dubuque, and Sherrie (Gary) Witter, of Marion, Iowa; a daughter-in-law Angel Schiffer, of Maquoketa; 16 grandchildren Michelle, Ryan, Chad, Brian, Nick, Wyatt, Levi, Kyle, Jenny, Sarah, Shelby, Thomas, Andrew, Brian, Amy, and Tammy; many great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; two sisters-in-law Marie Weiland and Leona Schiffer; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Elmer, her son Jim, and siblings Joseph “Lyle” Pitts, William Pitts, Jim (Mary Margaret) Pitts, Marge (George) Schlegel, and Mary (Frank) Makovec.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Bethany Home in Dubuque and Hospice of Dubuque for their love, care, and kindness.

Nancy K. Steffen

Nancy K. Steffen of Dubuque,IA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023, at the age of 65.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 10:45 am on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am. Deacon Jim Thill officiating. Burial will be at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery, Potosi, Wisconsin, at a later date.

Nancy was born Dec 11, 1957 in Dubuque, IA. The daughter of Lenice Flesch and the late, John Flesch. She graduated from Hempstead High school in 1976. She earned her degree at the University of Northern Iowa in 1981. She worked at Swiss Valley Farms and Flexsteel. Nancy was an avid snoopy collector. She enjoyed spending time at the pool and shopping. She loved spending time with family, friends, and her beloved dog, Kody

Nancy is survived by her mother, Lenice Flesch; sisters, Betty Flesch, Roxann Tsacudakis, and Paula Dixon (Rick LeConte). She is further survived by, Kim Tsacudakis, Jason & Carol Tsacudakis (Alyson, Lucas, Izzy), Dan & Jenny Griffin (Keira, Jayda, Zoey) & John Dixon.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Patrick Yelden

Pat, 58, of Kissimmee, Florida passed unexpectedly on January 25, 2023 in his sleep.  His passing was completely unexpected and the family & friends are shocked and deeply saddened.

Pat was born on June 08, 1964 to Robert & Patricia Yelden in Dubuque, Iowa.   Pat was the 6th born of 8 children.  Pat attended Stephen Hempstead High School and was passionate about anything to do with cars & motorcycles.  Pat loved to tinker on motors and there wasn’t anything that he couldn’t do.  Pat was a master at fixing things and was so smart and strong.

After graduating high school, Pat moved to Kissimmee, Florida where his retired grandparents lived.   Pat worked at Westgate Vacation Resorts for 30 years.   Pat also loved Disney and worked part time @ Journey into Imagination for many years enjoying his favorite Disney character Figment.   After Pat left Westgate he found his dream job as a bus driver.   Pat loved being a bus driver for the Polk County School District.    Pat loved his kids and all of the staff and teachers at his school.   Pat worked here until his last day and is missed deeply by everyone.

Pat had a bigger than life personality!!! You always knew when Pat was around.   He always brought goodies into work for the staff and teachers.   Anyone who knew Pat, knew that he had a heart of gold and he loved everyone and everyone loved Pat.    Pat loved collecting and most of all loved Billie Jo his partner for over 25 years, his sons, Zander and Patrick Jr and his family!

Pat had an immense passion for collecting.   He was always looking for ways to repurpose items and always looking ahead at what gifts he could buy for those he loved.  Pat loved to help others and if you needed help with anything he would help if he could or help you find the information you needed.   Pat was a very matter of fact person.  One of his favorite things to say was “It Is What it Is”.

Pat is survived by his life partner, Billie Jo Whiting, his sons, Zander and Patrick Jr. , his father, Robert Yelden, his sisters, Debbie(Rick)Martin, Georgia(Jack)Pittman & Beatrice(Larry)Border, his brother,John(Tina)Yelden, his sister Kathy(Dean)Mausser & his brother Tony(Andrea)Yelden.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, George & Ethel Kuse,  paternal grandparents, John & Estelle Yelden.  His mother, Patricia (Kuse) Yelden & his sister Roberta(Yelden) Gansen.

Per Pat’s request he has been cremated and there will be no formal service.  Pat always said that funerals are not for the dead but for the living and he’d rather that his family and friends get out there and live their lives to their fullest.

Pat’s family and friends will miss him more than words can say.

Contributions in memory of Pat can be made to Give Kids the World Village.

Vince Ehrlich

Vince Ehrlich, 71, of Dubuque, died Monday, January 30, 2023, at Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Vince will be 10:30 am Friday, February 3, 2023, at Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Ghost Catholic Church with Father Steven Garner as the Celebrant.  Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Key West.  Military honors will be rendered by the Iowa Army National Guard.

Vincent was born March 30, 1951, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Frederick Edward and Thelma Marie Ehrlich. On November 26, 1971, he married Diane K. Elgin in St. Clement’s Catholic Church in Bankston, Iowa. She died March 19, 2008.

He served in the U.S. Iowa Army National Guard.

Vince was retired. He had worked for Horsfield Construction, Dubuque Pack, and had farmed.

He was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, restoring tractors, and loved visiting with people.

Survivors include one daughter, Jennifer (Tyler Rogers) Ehrlich of Iowa City, IA; three sons, Richard (Sherry) Ehrlich of Dubuque, Steve (Deanna) Ehrlich of Hazel Green, WI, and Jamie (Jessica) Ehrlich of Sherrill, IA; 11 grandchildren, Isabelle, Avery, Laney, Haylee, Jaxson, Karter, Chloe, Ava, Charlie, Henry, and Liv; siblings, Paul (Bernice) Ehrlich, Barbara Gaul, Delores (Cletus) Ambrosy, John (Nancy) Ehrlich, and Marilyn (Richard) Borgerding; in-laws, Lois Ehrlich, Richard Thoma, Linda Ehrlich, Rosemary Kruse, Lou Ann Deutmeyer, Betty (Dave) Ludwig, Linda Elgin, Madonna (Dan) Gibbs, Robert Elgin, Willis (Dorothy) Elgin, Marvin Elgin, and Mae Elgin.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Brooke Marie Ehrlich and Brody Steven Ehrlich, siblings, Thomas Ehrlich, Ina Hohmann, Fred Ehrlich, Jr., Ethel Thoma, Mark Ehrlich, Frances Pfeiler, Ernest Ehrlich, and in-laws, Gladys Elgin, Dorothy Elgin, Grace (Larry) Davis, Darlene (Ralph) Kramer, James (Theresa) Elgin, Danny Kruse, Don Elgin, Tom Ludwig, and Bill Deutmeyer.

A memorial has been established.

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

Donald E. Thoma

Donald E. Thoma, 82, of St. Donatus passed away on January 27th, 2023 at home.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 30th, 2023 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be held at 3:45 p.m.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 31st at St. Donatus Catholic Church with Fr. Bob Gross officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Additional visitation will be at the church on Tuesday starting at 9:30 a.m. until time of mass.

Donald was born on November 15th, 1940 in Bellevue, Iowa. He was the youngest of 12 children born to Joseph and Frances (Meisenburg) Thoma. He attended and graduated from the Saint Donatus Parochial School in 1956. After graduation, he worked on the family farm.  He married Bertha Clapham on January 5th 1980 and enjoyed 43 years of wedded bliss.

Donald owned and operated the family farm for 52 years in partnership with his brother Larry. He was proud to have lived his entire life on the family farm where he enjoyed farming, hunting and spending time with family.  Donald also enjoyed and made many friends from his time in the army reserves and his participation in rope pulling competitions.  He always made sure to share these cherished memories of people and events with those around him.

Donald is survived by his wife Bertha and his children MaDonna (Mark) Kremer of Cascade and Eldon (Darci) Thoma of Dubuque his grandchildren William, Kayleese, Brenton, Trista, Zeb, Elizabeth, Easton, L.J., Gabby, Haydon, Henry and Esther.  His siblings Patricia Klaas, Richard Thoma and Francis (Mary) Thoma and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Frances Thoma, siblings William Thoma, Arnold Thoma, Joseph Thoma, Victor Thoma, Marie Barth, Larry Thoma, Ernest Thoma and Bernice Pottebaum, and in-laws Ethel Thoma, Alfred Barth, Edwin Klaas, Louis Pottebaum, Viola Thoma, Phyllis Thoma, Edna Thoma Alice Thoma and Betsy Thoma.

The family would like to thank Don’s doctors, nurses and Hospice of Dubuque for the care they provided.

In lieu of flowers, a Donald Thoma Memorial Fund has been established.

Michael L. Figueroa

Michael L. Figueroa, 79 of Galena, IL passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, at Midwest Medical Center, Galena. Funeral services will be 11 AM, Friday, February 3, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after 10 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery; Galena where military honors will be accorded graveside by Galena VFW Post #2665 and American Legion Post #193.

Mike was born and raised in Chicago. He attended the following grade schools, Our Lady of Victory, St. Pascal, and St. Priscilla. He graduated from St. Patrick’s High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, he attended and graduated from Loyola University, Chicago with a Bachelor of Science degree in political science. He entered the field of law enforcement where he was a narcotics agent for 26 years, retiring in 1993. Mike was a member of American Legion Post #193, Galena Elks Lodge #882, United States Marine Corps Force Recon Association, NRA, Safari Club International, and the Marine Corps League.

He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Liborio and Ruth Figueroa, and three sisters Genevieve Rogers Delores Rogers, and Jean Lohse.

Friends of Mike would like to extend a special thank you to Margo Simmons, Dr. Matt Gullone, Cory Fleege, and the nursing staff at Midwest Medical Center for their care of Mike.

Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

James Scovel

James “Kelly” Scovel, 60, of Dubuque, died Thursday, January 26, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Kalmes Restaurant.

Kelly was born March 27, 1962, in Manchester, IA, the son of James Robert and Marsha Dee Oelke Scovel.

Kelly was truly an out door guy. He enjoyed many  activities, including fishing, boating, and hunting.  He cherished time with his friends, playing euchre, and participating in his pool league on Tuesdays. Kelly loved having friends and family out on his pontoon and enjoying the Mississippi River.  Recently he really had been loving fishing with his grandson, Roland and his dear friend Bob.

Survivors include his mother, Marsha Dee Scovel of Dubuque; four daughters, Meghan (Nathaniel) Thompson of Dubuque, Rachel Scovel of Dubuque, Allison Scovel of Davenport, and Josie Scovel of Cedar Rapids; and siblings, Christy Lynn Rusk (Tom,) Kerry Allen Scovel, and Jay Robert Scovel all of Dubuque. Kelly has three grandchildren, Roland, Zarahbelle, and Thalia.

He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

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

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

Thomas L. Thilmany

Thomas L. Thilmany, age 84, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at his home.  To honor Tom’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the Church of the Nativity 1225 Alta Vista Street.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday at the Church of the Nativity with Rev. Andrew J. Upah officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.  Behr Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Tom was born on April 7, 1938, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Nicholas and Katherine (Thilmany) Thilmany.

Tom attended school in Dubuque where he graduated from Loras Academy and Loras College.  He went on to honorably serve his country with the U.S. Army.  Tom was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mary “Jill” Kerper, on October 24, 1964, at St. Patrick’s Church.  They had 3 children together and celebrated 54 years of marriage before Jill sadly passed away on April 15, 2019.  Tom was an excellent provider for his family who devoted his entire career to working at Flexsteel until his retirement in 2000 as a Sales Manager.  He enjoyed spending time with his co-workers and played with the Flexsteel fast pitch softball team for many years.  In his free time, Tom was also an avid golfer and member of Thunder Hills Golf Club where he served as past president.  In high school he played basketball, and his love of the game continued with his active participation in March Madness every year.  In later years, he enjoyed spending quiet time working crossword puzzles.  Tom’s faith was also an important aspect of his life, as was evidenced by his long time membership with the Church of the Nativity.  Tom was an extremely devoted family man.  He loved his wife and children and made sure they all knew how special they were to him.  Tom also had many friends.  He and Jill always enjoyed going out for coffee to visit with people and keep up with all that was going on in the world.  Tom will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish Tom’s memory include

his children,
Jeff (Jeannie) Thilmany, Streamwood, IL,
Lynn Thilmany, Inver Grove Heights, MN
and Julie (Dave) Theis, Dubuque, IA;

his grandchildren,
Christopher (Amanda Adams) Theis, Katey Theis, James (Amber) Alvarez and Lydia Alvarez;

and his nieces and nephews.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary “Jill” Thilmany; and his siblings, Mary (Vincent) Roling, Nick (Mary) Thilmany and Audrey (Bob) Weber.

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

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

Marianne G. Dague

Marianne G. Dague, 97, left this world on January 25, 2023 with family at her side.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 A.M., Friday, February 3, 2023 at Carson Celebration of Life in Maquoketa, Iowa.  Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Burial will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery, rural Monmouth, Iowa.

Marianne G. Broessgen Dague came into this world on October 26, 1925 in Berlin, Germany the daughter of Anna Wilkens and Alfred Lehman. She was adopted as an infant and raised by Karl and Martha Broessgen. She attended school in Berlin and completed business classes so she could immediately start work after graduation.

Her teenage years were full of war time unrest and her life was forever changed by living in war torn Berlin during WWII. After the war, she lived in the American sector of Berlin and worked as a civilian employee for the German Airforce for six years. It was here that she met John Willard Dague and their marriage on July 19, 1948 is what brought her to the US. She moved from the city of Berlin to a little farmhouse in rural Jackson County, that had neither running water or electricity. She and Willard had three children, Margaret(Maggie), John, and Cindy. In 1965, Marianne and Willard divorced and she moved to Maquoketa where she began her 22 year career at JC Penney, managing the catalog department.

Marianne enjoyed traveling, crocheting, ballroom dancing with the polka being her favorite, vegetable and flower gardening and bird watching. She delivered Meals on Wheels and was part of the Merry Knitter group. But most of all she enjoyed her family. She often proclaimed that her children and family were her greatest asset; it had nothing to do with money in the bank. All of the grandchildren loved going to grandma’s house, where they played marbles and ate crepes. At her grandchildren’s request, she gave presentations to their middle school social studies classes on living through the war in Berlin.

She had a vivacious personality and loved sharing stories, laughs and shenanigans with friends, new and old. If she couldn’t remember or pronounce your name, she would give you a nickname and was loved for it. Until her health slowed her down, she was always up for an adventure, even going down a water slide at age 95. She was proud of her German heritage and would say auf wiedersehen (goodbye) or ich leibe dich (I love you) to her caretakers at Clover Ridge and Hospice, and many made her happy by learning it and saying it back.

Marianne will be sadly missed by her children: Maggie Smith of Cedar Rapids, John Dague of Maquoketa, Cindy (Jerry) Schau of Monmouth and ten grandchildren: Lisa (Flint) Parrish, Tim Smith, Ashley (Drew) Smith-Hammond, John Paul (Tiffany) Dague, Mathias (Jolene) Dague, Anya (Billy) Bellinger, Joseph Dague, Lucas (Ella) Schau, Jessica (Mike) Schau Nelson, and Dustin (Lauren) Schau. Fifteen great-grandchildren will be missing out on Oma’s/Green Grandma’s huges and cuddles.

Marianne was predeceased by her parents, brother Gunther, sister Helga and one great-grandson, Brody.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Jackson County, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or Camp Courageous of Iowa.

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