Obituaries Archive

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

Julie Schrunk

Julie Schrunk (Shaff – Moore) passed away on Saturday, August 26th at the age of 66 in Dubuque, IA, due to complications of Lewy Bodies Dementia.

She was born August 14th, 1957 to Vincent and Irene (Stelken) Schrunk. Born and raised in Dubuque, she was a 1975 graduate of Wahlert High School. She worked for AAA Club and Fairfield Inn and Suites.

Julie was a very kind and innocent soul who had a mighty sweet tooth and an oversized heart for all animals. She loved to read, travel and spend time with her nieces and nephews.

Julie is survived by her aunts, Kathy Stear of Chicago, IL; Laura Mae Carton of Earlville, IA; Delores Stelken of Manchester, IA; her siblings, Charles (Debra) Schrunk of Oklahoma City, OK; Lori (John) Cowhey of Algonquin, IL;  Jill (Ron) Johnson of Waukegan, IL; her brother-in-law, Michael Pitz of Mesa, AZ; her nieces and nephews, Jillian Cowhey, Charlie (Terra) Schrunk, Maddie (Nick) Gallo, Jordan (Stacey) Cowhey, AJ (Rachel) Schrunk, Samuel Johnson and Emily Johnson; and 8 great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, her sister, Victoria Pitz and many aunts and uncles, including very recently, Lois Schrunk.

Julie’s family would like to thank the amazing staff at Ennoble Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center for their love, compassion and understanding in caring for Julie during the course of her very challenging illness.

Services will be held on September 30th, at St. Joseph the Worker in Dubuque, IA. Visitation will be from 9:15 – 10:15 with mass to follow immediately at 10:30.

Erin Fiegen

Erin Fiegen, born in 1983, passed away on August 28th from complications related to Alcohol Use Disorder.

Erin was a loving mother and the youngest of 6 children. She is survived by her son Eli, all her siblings, her nieces/nephews, and her parents, Linda & Charles Fiegen.

Erin graduated from Edgewood College in Madison, WI. She loved working with special needs children while in school and was a ray of sunshine to them & to anyone else she met. She went on to work for her family’s business, Capri College, where she was the Admissions Director and helped hundreds of students follow their dreams. She poured her heart and soul into her students, spending nights and weekends on the phone helping them through anything. She cared about each of them personally and wanted to make them feel like part of our family. She had the biggest heart and will be missed by so many people.

Before Erin became a mother, her favorite role in life was being Auntie Erin. She would plan special sleepovers with the girls, babysit anytime anyone needed her, and make the boys give her a hug before leaving any family gathering. She made each of them feel special and loved. All her nieces and nephews were her babies. She loved them all fiercely and would do anything in the world for them. She was the best auntie to all of them – Alex (Lexi), Colten, Dominic, Ryan, Hannah, Lucas, Samantha, Charlie, Zoe, Harlen, Alivia (Adrien), Isaiah and Esmay.

Her dream of becoming a mother was fulfilled when she had Eli in 2015. He was her whole world & she absolutely loved being his mom. They enjoyed going on adventures together like visiting all the different parks in town, going for hikes, and playing at the beach. She did a wonderful job as his mom; Eli is so kind, loving, and smart.

Erin was an amazing friend, sister, and daughter. She was so much fun to be around, and her laugh was infectious. She loved going to see live music and was a great singer. She enjoyed doing karaoke at home and especially loved Nina Simone. She was the type of person that always had a compliment to give, tried to build up everyone around her, and just made you feel good. We are going to miss her sweet, loving spirit so much!

In lieu of flowers Memorials may be given to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Dubuque, St. Anthony Catholic Church, The Dubuque Rescue Mission, or Turning Point.

Please hug your loved ones today…we all wish we could have more Erin hugs.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with the Rev. Steven Rosonke officiating. The Communal Praying of the Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. The Celebration of Life Open House will be held at Eagle Point Park’s Open-Air Pavilion from approximately 12:30 till 4pm.

The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road is entrusted with arrangements.

Dorothy Mary Kress Lahey Wolf

Dorothy Mary Kress Lahey Wolf, age 80, of Dubuque, passed away at 9:30 a.m., on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Stonehill Health Center surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Dorothy’s life, family and friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, September 8, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Balltown, Iowa, with Rev. Tyler C. Raymond officiating.  Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery.

Dorothy was born on May 11, 1943, in Sherrill, Iowa, daughter of Arthur J. and Henrietta (Frederick) Kress.

Dorothy graduated from school in Sherrill and Dubuque.  She went to the Mercy School of Nursing and became a registered nurse after graduating in July of 1964.  On September 26, 1964, she married her husband Eugene F. Lahey.  They farmed in the Balltown area until his passing on March 4, 1986.  Dorothy remarried Donald Wolf on December 30, 2005, and gained a bonus family.  Sadly, Donald passed away on December 14, 2018.  Dorothy loved her immediate and extended families.  She worked in the nursing profession for 44 years, spending the last 25 years with Holy Family Hall at Mount St. Francis in Dubuque.  Dorothy also made beads out of rose petals creating memorial rosaries for many people since 1988.  Dorothy enjoyed bowling, fishing, playing euchre, visiting and spending time with family and friends.  Her faith was extremely important to her.  Dorothy will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish Dorothy’s memory include

her children,
Frank (Lori) Lahey, Sherrill, IA,
Tina (Steve) Hefel, Lodi, WI,
Tim (Amy) Lahey, Sherrill, IA,
Theresa (Scott) Ostwinkle, Farley, IA,
Greg (Trish) Lahey,
Ed (Megan) Lahey
and Tony (Jody) Lahey, all of Sherrill, IA;

her 6 bonus children,
Cathy (Mark) Dupont, Balltown, IA,
Randy (Lisa) Wolf, Dallas Center, IA,
Jeanie Delaney, Dubuque, IA,
Joan (Bob) Dupont, Dubuque, IA,
Lorie (Jim) Schmitt, Sherrill, IA
and Connie (Brian) Feldman, Sherrill, IA;

21 grandchildren, 17 bonus grandchildren and many great-grandchildren;

a son-in-law,
Wayne Lavigne, Hoffman Estates, IL;

4 brothers,
Paul Kress, Dubuque, IA,
Norbert (Shirley) Kress, Zwingle, IA,
Leo (Betty) Kress, Sherrill, IA
and Jim (Janet) Kress, Sherrill, IA;

a sister-in-law,
Cindy Kress, Dubuque, IA;

her in-laws,
Mary (Donald) Brimeyer, Dubuque, IA,
Melita (Lyal) Pfieler, Rickardsville, IA,
Leon Wolf, Rickardsville, IA,
Alice Cook, Bernard, IA,
Carolyn (Jim) Pimlott, Cedar Rapids, IA
and Darlene Schmitt, Holy Cross, IA;

and many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Eugene Lahey and Donald Wolf; a daughter, Monica Lavigne; a sister, Anna Mae (Ralph) Welter; a brother, Arthur “A.J.” Kress; 3 sisters-in-law, Frances Kress, Patricia McCann and Rosie Wolf; 2 brothers-in-law, Dale Cook and Willis Schmitt; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Dorothy’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Hospice of Dubuque for the outstanding care they provided for Dorothy.

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

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

John J. Steuer

John J. Steuer, 65, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on August 29th, 2023, at home.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a service will be held at 7:00 p.m., with Deacon David Roth officiating. Military honors to follow the service by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.  The burial will be at a later date in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

John was born on October 10th, 1957, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Robert C. and Lucille (Thomas) Steuer (Hess). He graduated from Wahlert Catholic High School in 1976. John joined the Navy out of high school in 1976. He was an electronic engineer for the 4 years he was in active duty.

John worked for Sportsview in various roles and in multiple states over the 30 years he was employed there. He worked at the Texas location until he retired in 2020. He enjoyed his work and the people he worked with so much that he spent more time there than he did at home.

He was an active member at the Fraternal Order of Eagles 568. After he moved back to Dubuque from Texas in 2020, he become a regular volunteer at “The Club”. You could find him in the kitchen running the dishwasher during weekday lunches, as well as a lot of fish fry and burger nights. He took over designing and sending out the monthly newsletters to the members along with adding menus, events, and other information on their electronic ad for The Club.

Anyone who knew John knew he was one of the easiest people to get along with and a very laid-back guy. John enjoyed taking rides on his motorcycle, mostly in Texas where it wasn’t under 50 degrees half of the year. He thoroughly enjoyed playing “The Game” with family and friends, so much that he and John Hess met at Tom & Bev’s house for their weekly duels to see who could tally up the most games won. He was always the one holding all the Jokers while sitting in his lucky spot. He also loved to play euchre with his siblings and friends as well as during league. He enjoyed most other card games including The Wizard. Since moving back to Dubuque, he picked up golf again with his brother and friends as a weekly outing during the summer.

He is survived by hie siblings: Sue (Bob Jones) Kline, Ron (Joyce) Steuer, Tom (Bev) Steuer, Cathy Spahn and Patti (Dave) Derby. His stepfather John Hess; nieces and nephews; Nathan, Angie, Jason, Cortney, Katherine, Brittany, TJ, Heather, Heidi, Jesse, Hannah, Tina, Marcus, Andrew, Missy and William, as well as several great nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his father, mother and stepmom along with several other extended and beloved family members.

In lieu of flowers a John Steuer memorial fund will be established.

Dean Stadel

Dean Stadel, 56, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on August 31, 2023, at home following a heart attack earlier in the month. He was the youngest child of George and Mary Jane (Stegall) Stadel who was born on February 23, 1967, in Galena, IL. He graduated from Scales Mound High School in 1986. Dean was a groundskeeper at Eagle Ridge Inn for the past 23 years.

Dean is survived by his mother, Mary Jane Stadel, Scales Mound, IL; his siblings, Dovie Anderson, Freeport, IL; David (Colleen) Stadel, Scales Mound, IL; and Dawn (Gary) Goldwasser, Parker, CO; nieces and nephews, Nate and Austin Anderson; Mackenzie and Dane Goldwasser; Zac, Isaac, and Anika Stadel; and one great niece, Rya Anderson. He was predeceased by his father, George Stadel, on June 11, 1997.

The family would like to thank the team of ICU doctors and nurses at Mercy One, Dubuque, IA, and FHN Hospice for their conscientious and considerate care.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church, 635 E. Schapville Rd., Elizabeth, IL, beginning at noon with funeral services at 1:30 pm., with Pastor Dottie Morizzo officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends and family are invited to a luncheon at the church following the graveside service.

The Miller & Steinke Funeral Home of Scales Mound is assisting the family.

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

Wayne J. Roling

Wayne J. Roling, age 70, of Dubuque, passed away at 11:50 a.m., on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Harmony of Dubuque.  To honor Wayne’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 6:00 p.m., at the funeral home with Deacon David Roth officiating.  Burial will be at a later date in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Benton, Wisconsin.

Wayne was born on June 6, 1953, in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, son of Joseph and Viola (Heim) Roling.

Wayne graduated from Southwestern High School in Hazel Green, Wisconsin.  He served his country for a short time with the U.S. Army in 1975.  He married Lynn Valentine on April 3, 1976, and they started their family together before deciding to go their separate ways.  In his younger days Wayne helped out on the family farm before going to work in the construction industry.  His work took him to California for a time where he made many friends and was an arm wrestling champ.  Eventually he would return to Dubuque where he enjoyed growing tomatoes in his garden, tinkering around fixing things and spending time with his cats.  Wayne also enjoyed getting together with his friends for a drink and some conversation.

Those left to cherish Wayne’s memory include

his children,
Robert (Jen) Roling, Leesburg, FL,
Tracy Roling, Dubuque, IA,
Steven (Nicole) Roling, Manchester, IA
and Beth Roling, Monticello, IA;

16 grandchildren;

his siblings,
Gene Roling, Benton, WI
and Darlene Vosberg, Cuba City, WI;

and his former wife,
Lynn (Tony Kamp) Lang, Peosta, IA.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Bobbie Jo Roling; and a nephew, Travis Roling.

Wayne’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Hospice of Dubuque and Harmony of Dubuque for the care they have provided for Wayne.

In lieu of flowers, the family will thankfully receive your support through greeting cards and memorials in Wayne’s memory which may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Wayne Roling Family.

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

Timothy M. Steve

Timothy M. “Tim” Steve, age 67, of Durango, IA, completed his earthly journey on August 27, 2023, at home while surrounded by his loving family after a long illness.  To honor Tim’s life, family and friends are invited to join in fellowship at his Celebration of Life from 2:00-4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in the Packard Pavilion Amphitheater at the Dubuque Arboretum, 3800 Arboretum Drive, in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Tim’s family.

Tim was born on January 3, 1956, in Dubuque, IA, a son to Alan J. Steve and Jean E. (Kennedy) Langtimm.  Tim grew up with a love for the outdoors and all things nature.  This adoration for the outdoors would continue throughout his entire life and Tim enjoyed so many of the simple things in life that every day along his 67 years among us was considered to be a blessing.  He met his soul-mate, Wanda J. Lewis, in their younger years and the couple has been inseparable ever since.  Tim was a plumber by trade and spent the majority of his working career with Steve’s Plumbing, along with Mark’s Plumbing before eventually moving into retirement.  But, Tim’s true passions were consistently met at home.  Morning walks with his beautiful bride was his side was his favorite way to start each day.  Add in the opportunity to grab his fishing pole, tend to the gardens, feed the chickens, or even a relaxing morning of morel hunting when the season approached and Tim was in seventh heaven.  He was also quite proficient in the woodworking department and created many of the furnishings in their home through his own time and talents.  Nobody could deny that Tim marched proudly to the beat of his own drum, but his deep love for all that was good in the world always shined through as well.  We will miss Tim more than words could accurately depict, but to see him finally at rest from these earthly battles brings the peace that he needed most.  Thank you, Tim, for leaving a definite impression on the world around you and may you enjoy the comfort now that all who loved you have sought for you over these last months.  We will miss and love you forever and wait patiently now to see your quicky smile once again.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Tim include,

his loving wife of 42 years,
Wanda J. Steve, Durango, IA;

his siblings,
Al Steve, Durango, IA,
Joan Steve, Dubuque, IA,
Julie (Junior) Bonney, Bettendorf, IA,
Susie (Jeff Hansel) Steve, Elkport, IA,
and Tommy Steve, Durango, IA;

his sister-in-law,
Cheri Basten, Zwingle, IA;

his brother-in-law,
Chuck (Jodi) Lewis, Durango, IA;

his favorite canine companion,
Cindi;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents; his in-law’s, Charles Lewis and Janis Lewis; his brother-in-law, Robert Basten; and his nieces, Brooke Neff and Dee Neff.

Tim’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque for all of their professional and compassionate care.

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

Marilyn C. Kilburg

Marilyn C. (Guckenberger) Kilburg, 83, of Bellevue, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque.  Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Saturday, September 2, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Scripture Service will begin at 4:30 pm, Friday, September 1, 2023 with visitation to follow until 7:00 pm at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue, additional visitation will be 10:00 am until Mass on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue.  Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue.

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

Marilyn was born June 23, 1940, the daughter of Alvin and Helen (Clasen) Guckenberger.  She was in the first class that graduated from Bellevue Marquette High School in 1958.  Marilyn married Merle Kilburg on August 13, 1960 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook. She worked at Ensign and was a homemaker while raising her children.

Marilyn had a heart for service to her family, church, community and beyond. She was an active volunteer at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and school and Jackson County ARC.  Together with her husband and others, Marilyn was instrumental in establishing services for the mentally handicapped. She held numerous offices in the ARC and established religious education classes for the handicapped at Marquette. She and Merle sponsor Sandra from Costa Rica through the Unbound program and consider her a member of the family. They were blessed to visit her in 2017. She was an excellent cook and baker. It wasn’t a meal unless it had five courses and homemade desserts. She showed unconditional love to her family and had a humble, strong faith. Her eyes lit up with pure joy when visiting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Merle; daughters, Sue (Mike) Wagner and Sandy (Joe) Steinke; a daughter in-law, Mary Kilburg; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary (Joe) Yoerger; and a sisters in-law, Mary Guckenberger, Gail Guckenberger, Helen Kilburg, Mary (Burt) Ahlers, and Lorna Specht.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; father and mother in-law, Norbert and Armella Kilburg; sons, Stanley and Steven Kilburg; a son in-law, Joe Guise; siblings, Arvin and Allen Guckenberger, Janice (Robert) Meyer; and brothers in-law, Gerald and John Kilburg, and Clem Specht. Niece and nephews Lori, Nick and John.

Memorials may be directed to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church or donors choice in Marilyn’s memory.

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