Obituaries Archive

Thomas R. Feller

Thomas R. “Tom” Feller, 80, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, September 20, 2023, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa.

Thomas Roger Feller was born on June 12, 1943, in Bellevue, Iowa, to Alvin and Dorothy (Gnade) Feller.  He was a 1961 graduate of Andrew High School.  He married Shirley Hopson on June 8, 1963 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa.  Four children were born to this union, Kevin, Michelle, Milissa, and Keith.

Tom had first worked at Skeffington’s Jack & Jill Grocery Store, then for Hayes Dairy and Clinton Engines, all in Maquoketa.  He retired in 1998 from Case New Holland International after 30 years of service.

Tom was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa and through the years had also attended Cornerstone Assembly of God Church in DeWitt.  He was well-known for being the “Racing Voice of Eastern Iowa” announcing stock car races in Maquoketa, Davenport, Tipton, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and East Moline, Illinois.  He was also well-known for being Santa in Maquoketa for 25 years, for both the city and making home visits.  Additionally, he enjoyed appearing in television commercials in the Quad Cities, and most notably celebrating his 25^thwedding anniversary with Shirley having both appearing in the film “Field of Dreams”.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Shirley Feller of Maquoketa, IA; children, Kevin Feller of Morrison, IL, Michelle (Ray Jr.) Cox of Maquoketa, IA, Milissa (Mark) Scheibe of Maquoketa, IA, and Keith (Angie) Feller of Park View, IA.  He loved being a grandpa and was a proud grandfather to 10 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering of family and friends celebrating Tom’s life will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 4 to 7 P.M. at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, where a 6:30 P.M. Vigil Service will be held.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  A private burial will be held at a later date at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Thomas R. “Tom” Feller memorial fund has been established.

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

Colleen K. Hahn-Van Dee

Colleen Kathryn Hahn -Van Dee, 88, passed away with her children by her side on September 13, 2023, at Stonehill Care Center.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Summit Congregational United Church of Christ, Dubuque, IA where a reception will follow at the church.

Colleen was born on February 23, 1935, in Ollie, Iowa, the daughter of Isabelle (Marshall) and Ralph Steigleder.

She graduated high school in 1953; Iowa Beauty School in 1954; and in 1975 received her Certificate in Nursing Home Administration from Marshalltown Community College with emphasis in County Care Facilities.

In 1954 she married Robert Hahn in Sigourney, Iowa; and later married Floyd Van Dee in 1978, he preceded her in death in 2001.

She was employed with Iowa County Care Facilities – from serving as a beautician to the role of administration of several facilities, including Keokuk County (Sigourney), Crawford County (Denison), Hamilton County (Webster City), and Dickinson County (Spirit Lake).

She was a member of Summit Congregational United Church of Christ and the Mississippi Trails Club.

Colleen’s priorities were always the same throughout her life – her children, her family and helping those less fortunate than herself.  Colleen exhibited these attributes in many ways through her ongoing love and support of her mother, her children (Peggy and John) and her 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  Colleen’s professional career was centered in her commitment to assisting and caring for individuals with mental disabilities through her work in Iowa County Care Facilities.  She worked in these facilities for almost 30 years and was the Administrator for the County Care facility(s) for 19 years.  During this period, she received numerous awards for her effectiveness in operating the Care Facilities and served on numerous County Care oversight Boards.  In addition to her family and career, Colleen enjoyed spending quality time with her friends, sewing, reading, and serving in the Church.

Those left to mourn her passing are brothers’ Richard Steigleder and Sam Flanegan, and children Peggy (Randy) Fenimore of Austin, TX, John (Sandy) Hahn of Bellevue, Iowa, and grandchildren, Whitney Hahn-Rogers, Clint Fenimore, Nicole (Fenimore) Kay, Breanna (Kennedy) Sieverding, and 8 great grandchildren – Willow, Everlee, Weston, Nathan, Felicity, Emma, Camryn, and Lydia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, Ward Flanegan, infant children Roberta Lee Hahn, and Michael Anthony Hahn, husbands Robert Hahn and Floyd Van Dee, brother Fred Steigleder, and special friend and companion Bill Misko.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Colleen’s honor to the University of Iowa Center for Advancement (Pediatric Pulmonary and Cystic Fibrosis Fund) or to the American Cancer Society.

The web site for the U of I Center is www.donate.givetoiowa.org or checks should be made payable to the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, and mailed to One West Park Road, PO Box 4550, Iowa City, IA 52244-4550.  Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.donate.cancer.org.

Colleen’s family would like to thank all the staff at Stonehill Care Center, and especially those on 3 Northwest, for their wonderful care of Colleen for the past 6 months.

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

Richard H. Steele

Richard “Dick” Harley Steele, 80, of Dubuque, died Monday, September 18, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Visitation will be from 8:30 am until 10:15 am Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Funeral Service for Dick will be 10:30 am Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory with Pastor Kaity Kemp officiating.

Richard was born June 6, 1943, in Madison, WI, the son of Harley and Frances (Grimm) Steele. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1961 and married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Kuehni, on August 4, 1962. Dick & Shirley had three children and were happily married until she died on November 4, 1996.

On December 11, 1997, he married Karen Linder in Verona, WI. Dick and Karen enjoyed 25 years of marriage, traveling the world together.

Dick worked hard to provide for his family – often working more than one job as well as running his own carpentry business for fifty years. Dick was also a building inspector in both the Town of Springdale and the Town of Verona in Wisconsin.  He retired in 2016.

Dick loved music! He was a drummer for many years, sang in the church choir at times, and joined the bell choir with Karen.

The Church was a very important part of Dick’s life. He served on church councils, headed up a major building project, taught and participated in Sunday school classes, went on adult and youth mission trips, and was a member of the chancel committee at one for many years.  Dick also completed the Wisconsin UCC Lay Academy program.  At the time of death, he was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ.

Dick enjoyed football and could be found rooting for the Green Bay Packers, the Badgers, and, yes, even sometimes the Hawkeyes.

Dick struck up conversations with new people everywhere he went, and he was always ready with a warm hug for family, friend, and stranger alike.

He is survived by his wife, Karen; one son, Tim (Tabitha) Steele of Blue Mounds, WI; two daughters, Tammy (Monte) Wagner of Janesville, WI, and Beth (Matt) Schlueter of Kimberly, WI; eight grandchildren, Brandi (Brian Hunt) Schumpert, Kira (LeRoy) Tlusty, Sam Walter, Richard Steele, and Christine, Angela, John, and Emily Schlueter; three great-grandchildren, Aalica Hunt, and LeRoy and Claire Tlusty; many nieces and nephews; and two sisters-in-law, Marlyn Linder and Lin Johnson.

Besides his first wife, Shirley, he was preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Frances; one sister, Georgia Smith; his father- and mother-in-law, Paul and Edna Kuehni; and mother-in-law, Katie Linder; two sisters-in-law, Caryl Gempler, and Norma Hoelscher; three brothers-in-law, Chuck Coker, Harris Gempler, and John Smith; three unborn grandbabies, Arin, Jennifer, and Benjamin Schlueter; lots of aunts and uncles and one niece, Debbie Fitch.

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 Richard’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

John C. Ewers

John C. Ewers, 55 of Port Wing, WI, and formerly of Galena, IL passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Duluth, MN. A celebration of life will be held later. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family.

He was born February 22, 1968, in Clinton, IA. John was a graduate of Galena High School with the class of 1986. He went on to attend UW-Stevens Point. John loved the outdoors and hunting. He lived his life in stride and was connected to the natural world, finding his peace in the wilderness. Those fortunate enough to know him understood that John was not just a solitary soul, but also a devoted friend. 

He is survived by his mother, Nathalie “Nat” Ewers of Galena, his sister, Michelle (Dennis) Cormier of Milton, MA, and three nephews, Zachary, Matthew, and Owen Cormier.

John was preceded in death by his father, John Robert Ewers.

Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Marilyn J. Nothstine

Marilyn Jean Nothstine, 92, of Baldwin, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, September 19, 2023.

Marilyn was born on December 28, 1930 to Mildred and LaVerne Willey.  She graduated from Baldwin High School in 1948.  She always wanted to be a nurse and received her RN nursing degree from the University of Iowa.  Marilyn started her 20-year nursing career in Iowa City, Iowa, then Oregon, Michigan, and lastly back home in Maquoketa, Iowa. 

She married Heber Nothstine II on August 8, 1958 in Traverse City, Michigan, and shortly thereafter they moved back to Iowa where they took over the family farm.  They raised two children, a daughter Renee, and a son, Heber III. 

Marilyn was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and enjoyed going out to eat with friends.

Those left to honor her memory include a daughter, Renee Bennett, and a son, Heber Nothstine III.  She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Duane and Donn Willey, and her husband Heber Nothstine II.

Public Graveside Services and Burial celebrating Marilyn’s life will be held at 11 A.M., Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Pence Cemetery, rural Baldwin, Iowa.  There is no public visitation.  The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

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.

Elizabeth M. Flavin

Elizabeth Mary (Scherrer) Flavin, 78, formerly of Dubuque, IA, passed away at Charter House – Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, surrounded by family and friends.

A funeral mass will be held Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 10:30am at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Dubuque.  A private burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery following the mass.

Elizabeth (Liz) was born December 31, 1944, in Dubuque to Russell A. and Helen M. Scherrer.  Liz was a proud 1963 graduate of Dubuque Senior High School.  Following jobs with both John Deere and A.Y. McDonald, Liz became active in Republican politics and was elected to the Dubuque School Board.  In 1976, Liz moved to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and pursued a career in residential and commercial property management. She continued in this field throughout her life, even after a move to the East Coast to live near her sister in McLean, VA.

Later in life, Liz moved to Rochester, MN, to seek care at the Mayo Clinic.  Never shy, Liz made many friends during her Rochester years, and continued playing bridge, dining out, keeping up on politics and serving on several resident committees at Charter House.

A special note of thanks to her friend, Almina Suljević, whose friendship, care and companionship meant the world.  The family also wishes to extend its gratitude to the nursing staff at Charter House in the Assisted Living Center, Short Term Rehabilitation Center and the Mayo Hospice staff.

Liz was predeceased by her sister, Anne Darr.  She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Flavin Smith, son-in-law Dan Smith of McLean, VA, granddaughter, Madeline Smith of New York, NY, and brother-in-law, Kurt Darr.

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

Lorraine L. Kuhl

Lorraine L. (Marburger) Kuhl, 98, of Bellevue, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.  Funeral Services will be 11:00 am, Monday, September 25, 2023 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellevue, Iowa.  Family will greet friends 10:00 am until service time at the church on Monday.  Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

Local arrangements entrusted with Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue.

Lorraine was born July 22, 1925 in Jackson County, the daughter of William and Maude (Deppe) Marburger.  She married Howard L. Kuhl on August 3, 1943, he passed on March 16, 2005.  She attended Country School, enjoyed flowers, gardening, baking, cooking, and canning.  Lorraine farmed side by side with her husband until they retired.  She loved watching hummingbirds and spending time with her family.  She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her children, Gerald (Vicki) Kuhl and Janet (Dale) Sprank; a daughter in-law, Suzanne Kuhl; grandchildren, Melinda (Matt) Brouwer, Ryan (Lindsey) Kuhl, Jessica (Cory) Scott, Ben (Tiffany) Kuhl, Casey (Alesia) Kuhl, Rebecca (Nick Rokusek) Kuhl, David Sprank, Tim (Ashley) Sprank, Danny (Chuck Harris) Sprank, and Sara Engebretson ; 22 great-grandchildren

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents; her, husband; a daughter, Barbara Kuhl, a son, Wayne Kuhl; a granddaughter, Angela Kuhl; an infant brother; and a sister, Clarabelle  Paulus.

A memorial fund has been established in Lorraine’s memory.

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

Deborah A. Hoffmann

Deborah Ann Hoffmann, 68, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on September 18, 2023, at home.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with a service to be held at 6:00 p.m. Private family burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Deb was born on February 9, 1955, in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of William and Mary (Wiest) Hoffmann. She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School and worked in food service most of her life. She worked for Rings Restaurant, Stampfers and lastly was working for the Presentation Sisters.

Deb was a history buff and enjoyed looking up recipes.

She is survived by his sister Vickie Hoffmann; a brother Richard (Joan) Hoffmann; three nephews: Keith (Leah) Hoffmann, Nate (Megan Schmerbach) Hoffmann and Noah (Emma Decker) Hoffmann and a great niece Rylee.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Billy Hoffmann and a great nephew Beau.

Jean A. Sysko

Jean Ann Sysko, 68, of Benton, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 25, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Church, Benton, Wisconsin, with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call from 2-6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 24, at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cuba City, Wisconsin where there will be a Scripture Wake Service at 1:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-10:15 a.m. Monday at the church prior to the service.

Jean Ann was born on November 10, 1954 in Darlington, Wisconsin, the daughter of Ross and Arloween (Garvey) Weaver. She graduated from Darlington High School. Jean Ann was united in marriage to David Sysko on September 4, 1976, at Darlington United Methodist Church.

Jean Ann worked in Madison, Wisconsin in the insurance industry before returning to the area where she worked at Cuba City Family Dental. She then became the first employee at Shullsburg Creamery. Over the years, Jean Ann also worked at Donahue Furniture, Sysko Books, Gasser True Value and American Bank. She enjoyed golfing with David, spending winters in Florida, and playing cards and mahjong. Jean Ann assisted with projects for the Lioness Club and organized many trips with friends. She was an active member of Cole Acres where she was extremely involved with fundraising, the ladies’ league and organizing tournaments. Jean Ann was a shining beacon of love, joy and happiness for all those around her.

Jean Ann is survived by her husband, David Sysko, Benton; her siblings, Gary (Becky) Weaver, Stoughton, WI, Connie (Tom) Sawyer, Prairie du Sac, WI, and David (Francine) Weaver, Sycamore, IL; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents. 

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

The family wishes to thank Dr. Ramabadran, Dr. Simsir, Dr. Burds and their staffs for their care of Jean Ann.

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

Helen T. Soat

Helen T. (Kuhl) Soat, 92, of Asbury, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2023 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating, and Deacon Mike Ellis assisting.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Family and friends may call from 4 – 7 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 – 10 a.m. on Friday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the parish rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.

Helen was born in East Dubuque, the daughter of Harry C. and Vernie E. (Martin) Kuhl. She was a graduate of East Dubuque High School, the class of 1948.

Helen was united in marriage to Elmer J. Soat on June 20, 1953, at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque. Elmer preceded her in death on March 17, 2000.

She was formerly employed in the office of Farley & Loetscher Mfg. Co. Helen was a member of St. Mary’s Parish and its Altar & Rosary Society. She was an avid card player and enjoyed a good game of bridge.

Helen’s family, especially her grandchildren, were the joy of her life.

Surviving are her children, David (Elaine) Soat and Mary “Toni” (Joe) Burns both of Dubuque, Chuck (Lisa Federspiel) Soat of Peosta, Mimi (Ed) Prenger of Osage Beach, MO, and Nick (Keri) Soat of DeForest, WI; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; her siblings, Ruth MacFarlane of Dubuque, Margaret Duffy of Waterloo, IA, and John (Jackie) Kuhl of LaCrosse, WI; her-in-laws, Victor (Esther) Soat of Menominee, IL, and Dorothy Soat of East Dubuque; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Vernie; her husband Elmer; a brother, Harry Kuhl, Jr; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry and Irene Soat, in-laws, Bertilla (Jerry) Westemeier, Gerald “Bud” MacFarlane, Stan Duffy, Merlin (Marlene) Soat and Bernard Soat.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque.

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

Sr. Judith Dewell, BVM

Sister Judith Dewell, BVM, (John Marie), 81, of Mount Carmel Bluffs Terrace Apartments, 1040 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023.

Visitation will be from 9-9:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. Sharing of Memories will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Sister Judith was an adjunct instructor at Clarke University, Dubuque, Iowa; a high school music teacher in Des Moines, Iowa; a music instructor at Mundelein College, Chicago; and an associate professor of music at Loyola University, Chicago. She served the BVM congregation as a volunteer in the business offices and as assistant curator and curator.

She was born Aug. 29, 1942, in Clinton, Iowa, to John Albert and Mary Catherine (Dyer) Dewell. She entered the BVM congregation July 31, 1960, from St. Irenaeus Parish, Clinton, Iowa. She professed first vows on Feb. 2, 1963, and final vows on Feb. 2, 1968.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Michael Dewell, and sister-in-law Barbara Dewell. She is survived by a brother Robert Dewell, Goodyear, Ariz.; a sister Catherine “Cathy” Dewell, Dubuque, Iowa; a nephew Patrick (Stacy) Dewell, Goodyear, Ariz.; and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 63 years.

Memorials may be given to Sisters of Charity, BVM, 1100 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003 or online at https://www.bvmsisters.org/support_donate.cfm.

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

Judith A. Hildebrand

Judith “Judy” Ann Hildebrand, 80, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, just hours shy of completing her 81^st trip around the sun.

Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Road., Dubuque. Committal services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the chapel at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Sr. Margaret Ann Kramer will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Judy was born Sept. 5, 1942 in Dubuque, the daughter of Stanley and Mary (Fahey) Danzer. Judy loved her hometown of Dubuque. She grew up a tomboy, playing all sports with her Fahey uncles and cousins, embracing her father’s love of baseball and the Chicago Cubs. For years she played league tennis at Flora Park. Judy attended St. Joseph’s Academy, and was in the first graduating class at Wahlert High School in 1960. In 1963, Judy married Donald Hildebrand, and they had three children. They later divorced. She started her career at Keystone Gelatin Company, where she was a proud union steward.

Judy enjoyed baking (her carrot cake was perfection), and was a lifelong Iowa Hawkeyes fan. Judy valued education as the greatest gift to bestow on others and ensured her children had every opportunity she could muster with modest means. Her impact is evident: All three have advanced degrees.

Judy is survived by her son, Christopher (Julie) Hildebrand, of Madison, WI, and their children, Anna and John Hildebrand; her daughter, Mary Lynn (Allen) Hitz, of Prior Lake, MN, and their children, Jacob and Claire Hitz; her son, Matthew (Katie) Hildebrand, of Barrington, IL, and their children, Aiden, Ella and Gavin Hildebrand; and her sister, Jane (Craig) Albaugh, of Galena, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities, 1229 Mount Loretta Ave., Dubuque, IA 52001.

Joseph A. Hrubik

Joseph A. “Joe” Hrubik, age 78, of Earlville, IA, completed his earthly journey on September 17, 2023, at Harmony Care Center in Dubuque, IA.  To honor Joe’s life, a private family burial will be held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Joe’s family.

Joe was born on January 23, 1945, in Ohio, a son to Paul Sr. and Ann (Pavkovic) Hrubik.  He was a good and decent man who took great pride in a strong work ethic and living an honest life.  Joe met and married the love of his life, Shirley Williams, and the couple was blessed with many wonderful years together, and two children of their own.  Sadly, Shirley was called home ahead of him on November 28, 2021.  Their hearts were also broken when their son, Brian Joseph, was also called home on June 12, 1994.  Joe spent his working career as a load limit inspector for the State of Ohio.  They eventually moved to the Earlville area where Joe enjoyed cutting firewood and being with his grandson, Henry by his side.  In his younger years, Joe helped coach Brian’s baseball team for many years, and he was always a Boston Celtics fan who never missed a game whenever possible.  Joe leaves behind a legacy of love and honor which will help to heal the heavy hearts of all who knew and loved him.  Thank you, Joe, for simply being yourself no matter who was in the room and may peace be yours now as you, Shirley, and Brian all gather together for your heavenly reunion.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Joe include,

his daughter,
Janice (Don) Bildstein, Earlville, IA;

his grandson,
Henry Bildstein, Earlville, IA;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Shirley A. Hrubik; and his son, Brian J. Hrubik.

Joe’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Harmony, as well as St. Croix Hospice of Strawberry for all of their professional and compassionate care of Joe and his family.

Online condolences may be shared with Joe’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com

Richard P. Sabers

Richard P. Sabers, 74, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on September 16, 2023, at home.

Family and friends may gather from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Mueller Chapel, Linwood Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded at 10:30 a.m. by the American Legion Post #6. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa is assisting the family.

Richard was born on August 15, 1949, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Floyd and Cecilia (Ruden) Sabers. He is a US Navy Veteran. Richard worked for Eagle Window and Door until retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors including hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his two daughters Stacey and Kimberly; two sisters Sandy Helbing and Nita (Roger) Kremer; two brothers Bill (Judy) Sabers and Steve (Leann) Sabers; one sister-in-law Julie Sabers along with nieces and nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Mike, a sister LaVonne and a brother-in-law Harold Helbing.

Russell L. Hibben

Russell LeRoy Hibben, 90, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at MercyOne, Dubuque.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 21, at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Pastor MargaretAnne Overstreet officiating. A visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m., Thursday at the church. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 22 in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Waterloo, Iowa, where Military Honors will be conducted. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road is entrusted with arrangements.

Russ was born on October 17, 1932, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Russell E. and Ione (Brown) Hibben.

He met Leona Medders at the National Cattle Congress in Waterloo and the two fell in love on horseback. The couple was united in marriage on March 7, 1953.

Russ was employed at Rath Packing Company when he was drafted into the Korean War. He served our country in the United States Army until his honorable discharged in 1954.

In 1985 Russ and Leona moved to Dubuque. Russ worked at the Dubuque Packing Company until his retirement.

After his retirement from Dubuque Packing Co. Russ served countless families as a funeral attendant at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home.

Russ was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Masonic Lodge. He served as Worthy Grand Patron for the State of Iowa in 2016.

Russ is survived by his children, Gary (Karen) Hibben of Waterloo, IA, Vicki (Don) Payne of Traer, IA, and Robert (Amy) Hibben of Asbury, IA; 12 grandchildren, Jessica and Joshua Hibben, Jeremy Payne. Vanessa Johnson, Sara and Justin Pittman, Brooke Schrage, Nicole Ryden, Niki Basra, Billy Kafar, Alicia Hibben and Marie Davis; 32 great- grandchildren and 6 great- great grandchildren; and his brother, Jimmie (Joan) Hibben of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Leona; son, Steven; great- grandson, Gabe; and brothers, Richard “Bruce” Hibben, Ronald “Buck” Hibben and Robert “Bob” Hibben.

Memorials may be given to Westminster Presbyterian Church.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff at MercyOne. Especially the emergency room department and the cardiologist unit.