Obituaries Archive

Marvin J. Funke

Marvin J. Funke, age 84, of Dyersville, IA, passed away on June 10, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital.  Visitation for Marvin will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, and from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Dyersville, IA.

Mass of Christian burial for Marvin will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Dyersville, IA, with Father Raymond Tyler presiding.  Burial will be held in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Dyersville, IA.

Marvin Joseph Funke was born on November 15th, 1937, the youngest of ten children to Lawrence and Emma (Krogman) Funke in Worthington, IA.  After attending a country school during his younger years, Marvin graduated from St. Paul High School in 1956.  He served in the United States Army Reserves for six years, attaining the rank of E-5 Specialist.  On May 14, 1960, Marvin was united in marriage to Rose Lee Sherlock in St Paul Catholic Church in Worthington, IA. Marvin worked in construction as a skilled carpenter for over 40 years and belonged to the Carpenters Local 678 Union.  He enjoyed watching sporting events, working on his vegetable garden, playing cards, and spending time with his family.  Marvin was a faithful member of the St. Francis Xavier Parish.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Rose Lee of Dyersville, IA; his children, Mark (Mary) Funke of Waterloo, WI; Cherie Funke of Dyersville, IA; Diane (Ken) Schumacher of Iowa City, IA; Mike (Pam) Funke of North Liberty, IA; Jeff (Michelle) Funke of Omaha, NE, Michele (Scott) Larson of Coralville, IA; and Lisa (Tim) Adamek of La Vista, NE; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Kathleen Funke of Dubuque, Kay Funke of Monticello, and Elaine Konzen of Dyersville.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings Gilbert (Mary) Funke; Deloras (Clarence) Sabers; Irma (Ray) Hess; Lucille (Joe) Kelchen; LeVern (Irene) Funke; Grace (Gilbert) Link; Norma (Lawrence) Link; Donald Funke; and Eldon Funke; father-in-law and mother-in law, Walter and Marguerite Sherlock; brother-in-law, Fred Konzen; and daughter-in-law, Gail Funke.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

Gerald J. Kirby

Gerald J. “Jerry” Kirby, 72, of Dubuque, IA passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022, at Luther Manor.

Visitation for Jerry will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. Dubuque. A Celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home with Sharon Bainbridge as officiant. Military Honors will follow accorded by the United States Army, Iowa National Guard.

Jerry was born in Dubuque on March 23, 1950, the son of Joe and Mary (Olsen) Kirby. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1968. Jerry served in the United States Army from 1975-1978. His duties placed him in Germany where he proudly served our country.

Jerry married Lynn Robinson on May 24, 1980. Together they shared over 42 wonderful years. Jerry was employed for 25 years at Eagle Window and Door where he took on many tasks.

Jerry loved the Chicago Bears, Cubs and the Iowa Hawkeyes. He enjoyed watching all sports especially golf in recent years. Jerry spent many mornings at Sunshine Family Restaurant getting his favorite breakfast. He liked to relax with his Western shows and also enjoyed trying his luck with crossword scratch off tickets. Jerry’s family was very important to him, and he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Lynn; their children, Jason (Jami) Kirby, Ryan (Amanda) Kirby and Noah Kirby; his former wife, Dorothy Vogt; their daughter, Kathy (Lonnie) Hillhouse; grandchildren, Hannah, Hope, Josh, John, and Charlie Jo; siblings, Larry (Rene) Kirby, Sharon (Bob) Bainbridge, Bob (Donna) Kirby, Patty Kowalske, Mike (Carrie) Kirby and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Roger “Butch” Kirby; brothers-in-law, Don Kowalske and Jerry Robinson along with many loved ones that have gone before him.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Salas, The Wendt Cancer Center, Hospice of Dubuque and Luther Manor for the exceptional care Jerry received over the years.

John K. Freiburger III

John Karl “Tubby” Freiburger III, 73, of Peosta, Iowa, passed away suddenly at home of an apparent heart attack.

Visitation for John will be held from 1 to 7 p.m., on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the Reiff Funeral Home at 894 Peosta Street, Peosta, Iowa.  Visitation will also be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m., on Monday at the funeral home.

Funeral Services for John will be held at 11:00 p.m., Monday, June 13, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in New Melleray, Iowa with Rev. Rodney Ahlers officiating.   Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.

John was born on August 27, 1948, to John and Helen (Walleser) Freiburger in Peosta, Iowa.  He graduated from St. John the Baptist at 8th grade deciding he got all the book learning he needed and farmed with his parents until he was drafted into the US Army July 11, 1968, to serve in Vietnam, from which he received his honorable discharge on July 1, 1974.  He went on to meet the love of his life, Janice (Schmitt) of Sherrill, Iowa.  On September 15, 1973, they were united in marriage at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Sherrill, Iowa.

Together they raised a family and farmed “just a mile south and a mile east” of Peosta, as he would say.  Everyone was welcome at the Freiburger Farm where the education was free and the beverages were cold.  John worked hard “tendin the business” delegating much of the work around the farm.  He was a true Iowa farmer who loved his red tractors, farming, his land, and his current dog, Maggie.

The world lost one of the greatest “non-profit” guidance counselors and life coach.  He always made sure no one was standing around “soaking up the good air.”  One of his favorite hobbies was to BS on the phone for hours and he had a nack for assigning nick names.  John touched many lives with his life lessons on common sense and use of colorful language.  John will be remembered for many things such as his fashion sense.  He was often spotted with a toothpick behind his ear, some holes in his t-shirts for his insulin shots and a Uthoff Hybrid Seed Corn hat.  He enjoyed teaching his 7 grandchildren a variety of life skills and they taught him how to use his cell phone.

If anything was learned from John, it would be that you don’t need a driver’s license to drive, that “hay is sold by the ton not by the bale,” to spend your money so you have a reason to work, and finally to find yourself an ugly girlfriend so nobody tries to steal her.

John was a member of Holy Family Parish in New Melleray (rural Peosta), Iowa.  He was a member of the Centralia Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #13.

John is survived by his wife, Janice Freiburger of Peosta; his son, Matthew (Jenny) Freiburger of Peosta, his daughter’s, Sarah (Brad) Petitgout of Dubuque, Katie Hayes of Marion, and Amanda “Pudge” Freiburger of Farley; seven grandchildren, Maxwell “Maxamillion”, Mya “Mia-Mya”, Jake “Hoodlum”, Sadie “Turkey Lips” Sophie “Blooper”, Elaina “The red head”, and Jace “Fuller”; four sibilings, Joan (Joe) Harter of Dyersville, Connie Pottebaum of Earlville, Dan (Linda) Freiburger of Peosta, and Anita (Gerald) McDermott of Dyersville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis (Debbie) Schmitt, David “Chip” Schmitt both of Sherrill, Joyce (Frank) Freiburger and Dale “Skinny” Schmitt both of Dubuque, and Crystal Schmitt (Special Friend, Leddy Bastian) of Sherrill.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother in infancy; father and mother-in-law, Melvin “Boots” and Virginia “Trixie” Schmitt; and two nephews, Jamie Pottebaum and Karl D. “Smurf” Freiburger-for whom he coined the nickname.

Anyone unable to attend may send cards to the Reiff Funeral Home, Attn:  John K. Freiburger III family, P.O. Box #1, Peosta, Iowa 52068.  A video tribute may be viewed, and online condolences left for the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

Kathaleen M. Nelson

Kathaleen M. “Kay” (Manders) Nelson, age 82, of Dubuque, passed away at 6:58 p.m., on Monday, June 6, 2022, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital.  To celebrate Kay’s life, family and friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m., on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, at Behr Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Kay was born on August 25, 1939, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Ervin and Bernice (Speak) Manders.

Kay was a lifelong Dubuque resident.  She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Ronald Nelson, on August 22, 1959, in Dubuque.  The couple were blessed with 4 children and 50 wonderful years of marriage before Ron passed away on September 11, 2009.  Kay was always a hard worker and devoted her career to working at Merrimac and the John Deere Dubuque Works.  She also volunteered countless hours with the Salvation Army.  In her free time Kay enjoyed traveling and occasionally trying her luck at the casino.  She also like to take some time to sit quietly and read her latest book and work on her latest crafting project.  Spending time with her family was what truly brought Kay the greatest joy.  She loved family get togethers and especially enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren.  Kay was a great example of a devoted wife, mom and grandma who worked hard and always made sure her family was taken care of.  We will miss her tremendously.

Those left to cherish Kay’s memory include

her children,
Peggy Hansen, Maquoketa, IA,
Ken (Lori) Nelson, Dubuque, IA
and Rita (Doug) Kandel, Lake Forrest, CA;

12 grandchildren;

several great-grandchildren;

her siblings,
Carol (Dale) Dieters, Dubuque, IA,
Sheila (Jerry) Shireman, Dubuque, IA
and Mary Frost, Maquoketa, IA;

a sister-in-law,
LeeAnn Frost, Dubuque, IA;

a brother-in-law,
Ron Miller, Maquoketa, IA;

a special friend,
Ronald Holdridge, Dubuque, IA;

and several nieces and nephews.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ronald Nelson; 1 son, Patrick Nelson; a sister, Betty Miller; 3 brothers, Michael “Mickey” Manders in infancy, Kenny Manders and Tom Frost; and a son-in-law, Jeff Hansen.

Kay’s family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff in the ICU at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital for the wonderful care they provided Kay.  Also a very special thanks to her grandson, Mike, for always taking care of whatever Kay needed.

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

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

Karen C. Tilton

Karen Claudeen (Moyes) Tilton, age 79 died at home after an extended illness with her husband at her side in The Villages, Florida.

She was born on December 6, 1942 in La Harpe, Illinois, to Paul Vernon and Joan Charlotte (Shaffner) Moyes.

Karen and her boyhood sweetheart Dean were married on December 23, 1962 and were happily married for 59 years.

Dean, her sons Ted and Trent, her daughters-in-law and six grandchildren were the focal point of her life and brought her the greatest joy in her life.

Karen was a graduate of La Harpe (Illinois) High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts from Western Illinois University and her Master’s Degree in Speech Communication and Theatre Arts from the University of Iowa.

They moved to Maquoketa, Iowa, in 1965 where they would live for 40 years.  During that time Karen taught at Preston High School, followed by Andrew High School and finally at Maquoketa High School where she taught speech, drama and British Literature for 27 years as well as being Director of Theatre and Speech.  During that time she also taught on the adjunct faculty of Clinton Community College for 20 years.  The Tilton’s enjoyed a 25-year involvement with the Peace Pipe Players Community Theatre which Karen co-founded.  Karen directed many plays and musical comedies over the 25-year span and it was a great source of enjoyment as a hobby.

Her teaching career spanned 39 years and brought her and her students many honors. She was awarded the Iowa Teacher of the Year by the University of Iowa, Maquoketa Teacher of the Year, Outstanding Speech and Drama Educator Sectional Award by the National Federation, of Activities and the University of Iowa Communication Education Outstanding Alumni Award. She also served on the Iowa High School Speech Executive Committee for 8 years and was inducted into the Iowa High School Speech Association Hall of Fame, the Iowa Thespian Society Hall of Fame, and the Maquoketa High School Hall of Fame.

Upon retirement Karen and Dean moved to The Villages, Florida, where a new and exciting phase of their life began. Karen taught courses at the Lifelong Learning College in The Villages for several years, restarted her interest in golf, and belonged to P.E.O (Chapter IT) where she served as President in 2015-2017. Karen & her husband Dean organized the IOWA CLUB in The Villages. She was a member of the “Strumming Sisters” of the New Covenant United Methodist Church. Karen also discovered clowning and magic, both new and rewarding hobbies.  She was an active member of Clown Alley #179, an active troupe of over 100 clowns in The Villages. She was also a member of The Villages Magic Club and the Lake County Magic Association (IBM Ring 258). She enjoyed combining clowning and magic at elementary schools, nursing homes, and special events and parades in and around The Villages.  And lastly, in 2020 Karen became a certified teacher with VIPKid teaching international students English as a second language over the internet.

In addition to being survived by her loving husband, Dean, Karen is survived by her two sons Ted Alan (Lesil) of Denver, Colorado, and Trent Michael (Nicole) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and her seven grandchildren Brianna, Morghan, Trystan, and MaKinzi of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Ethan,  Dylan and Grayson of Denver, Colorado, and one sister, Kolleeta Seeley of Daytona Beach, Florida, and her brother-in law Paul Van Tilton (Mary Fran) of Elmhurst, Illinois,  and her niece Kristina Kincaid and nephews Bill Kincaid and Martin Tilton. She was preceded in death by her parents.

An informal memorial service to celebrate Karen’s life will be held on Saturday, June 25. Visit the family from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM in “The Bistro” at Carson’s followed by a brief service at 11:00 at Carson Celebration of Life Center.

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

Deborah A. Graf

Deborah A. “Debbie” Graf, age 70, of Dubuque, passed away at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Dubuque Specialty Care.  In keeping with her wishes, there will a memorial service held at a later date.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery following cremation.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is assisting the family.

Debbie was born on January 2, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, daughter of Edward and Mary (Pendergast) Graf.

Debbie’s mother passed away when she was only 4 years old.  Her grandmother, Helen, and her uncle, Jerome Pendergast, stepped in to help raise her and her brother.  Debbie was a hard worker who put her talents to good use as a receptionist with Medical Associates in Dubuque.  She was a faith filled woman and a long time member of the Church of the Nativity.  In her free time, Debbie enjoyed creating beautiful quilts, tending to her gardens and tracing her genealogy roots.  Debbie also had a great love for all of God’s creatures, especially chickens and dogs.  She has owned and trained many dogs throughout the years.  Debbie had a kind soul and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish Debbie’s memory include several cousins.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents; her grandmother who raised her, Helen (Bernard) Scharphoff; and a brother, John “Jack” Graf.

A special thank you to all of Debbie’s friends, family and neighbors for all of their friendship and support.

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

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

Jacob W. Beam

Jacob W. Beam, 17, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on June 7, 2022.

A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Family and friends may visit from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

He was born on July 8, 2004, son of Melissa Beam and William Heming Jr. He worked at Link Hydraulic and Mowtivation Lawn Service as the owner.

Jacob was a motivated hard worker, and he had his own lawn care business that he was very proud of: “Mowtivation Lawn Service.” He played basketball and football, and loved riding motorcycles with Nathan, hanging out with Caleb and Chase, and fishing with Sean. He loved to shoot hoops with Emily and pick on her.

He is survived by his mother Melissa Siegert; his father William “Bill” Heming; and his sister Emily Hermsen. Maternal grandparents Barb and Edward Beam; aunts Linda Heming, Jennifer Beam, and Crystal Arensdorf; uncles Rich Heming, David Heming, Dan Heming, and Mike Beam; cousins Angel Heming, Jason Heming, Kayla Boudreaux, Britany Heming, Ashlea Beam, Brooke Beam, and Nevaeh Budde, second cousins Nathan Heming, Sean Heming, and Hayley Heming.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather William Heming Sr., grandmother Eileen Heming, and his aunt Diane Heming.

Sarah M. Ferguson

Sarah Marie Ferguson, 32, and Wrinley Stephen Miller, infant daughter of Sarah and Nick Miller of Maquoketa, both passed away from complications of childbirth on June 6, 2022 at Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A public gathering of family and friends will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Cremation will follow the visitation.  A private family graveside service and burial will be held at 11:30 A.M., Thursday, June 16, 2022 East Iron Hill Cemetery, rural Maquoketa.

Sarah Marie Kath was born on March 2, 1990 in Normal, Illinois to John David and Brenda L. (Spencer) Kath.  She grew up in Roanoke, Illinois where she was homeschooled and was active in 4-H and loved livestock.  She then attended and graduated from Kirkwood Community College with a degree in Agriculture.  She married Bryan Ferguson and to this union a son, Lance was born.

For the past ten years, she was employed with Corteva/Pioneer Corporation in Marion, Iowa in the Research Department working with farmers in Hybrid Creation.

Sarah was good at bookkeeping, enjoyed anything farming and livestock, was a drone pilot, avid deer hunter, loved canning and gardening, and could fix anything.  She was a wonderful mother to her son Lance and was overjoyed with the upcoming addition of Wrinley.  Keeping with her love for giving and helping others, she and Wrinley both gave the gift of organ/tissue donation.

Sarah knew her Lord Jesus and she and her father spoke of this often.  Losing Sarah proves that life, every day, is a gift from God!! The most important thing in Life is knowing Jesus Christ, ask him in our heart to be our Lord and Savior, and through him all things are possible.

Those left to honor Sarah’s memory include her parents John and Brenda Kath of Roanoke, IL; a son Lance Ferguson of Maquoketa, IA; fiancé, Nick Miller of Maquoketa, IA; brothers, Ben Kath of Pekin, IL, Bob (Kayley) Kath of Roanoke, IL, and Gabe Kath of Roanoke, IL; and 2 nieces.  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Harold and Julia Spencer, and paternal grandparents John and Jane Kath.

Wrinley Stephen Miller was born on June 6, 2022 and passed away shortly after childbirth.  She was the daughter of Sarah Marie Ferguson and Nick Miller.

Those left to honor Wrinley’s memory include her father, Nick Miller of Maquoketa, IA; brothers, Lance Ferguson of Maquoketa, IA and Jacob Lincoln of Maquoketa, IA; sister, Briley Miller of Maquoketa, IA; maternal grandparents, John and Brenda Kath of Roanoke, IL; and many other relatives.  She was preceded in death by maternal great-grandparents Harold and Julia Spencer and John and Jane Kath, and paternal grandparents, Stephen and Barbara Miller, and paternal great-grandparents Robert and Dolores Spaete and Maxine and Donald Miller.

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

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

Pamela R. Kass

Pamela Rose Kass, 68, of Dubuque, died Thursday, June 9, 2022.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Funeral Service for Pam will be 10:00 am Monday, June 13, 2022, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Karen Candee officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.

Pam was born August 13, 1953, in Dubuque, the daughter of Merlin and Rosemary Licht Kohnen. On May 26, 1973, she married John R. Kass Jr. at Summit Congregation Church in Dubuque. He died November 14, 2020.

She was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School.

She worked at Regency Thermographers for 18 years and also at Betty Jane Candies and Swiss Colony in Customer Service.

She was a member of Summit Congregational Church. She enjoyed watching Chicago Cubs, Crafting, Bingo, going to the casino, and cherished time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her three children, Karen (Mike Smith) Kass of Dubuque, Jeffrey (Jenny) Kass of Altoona, and Julie (Josh Orr) Kass of Dubuque; seven grandchildren, Nathan and Shelby Selken, Morgan Kass, Laney and Riley Kass, and Hudson and Sierrah Orr; three brothers, Thomas “Tom” (Shawn) Kohnen of Dubuque, James Kohnen of Dubuque, and Tim Kohnen of Florida; three sisters, Janice (Jim) Schultz of Dubuque, Kimberly (Shane) Hyde of East Dubuque, IL, and Carla (Bob) Heller of Dubuque; one brother-in-law, Bill Sanders of Dubuque; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, her grandparents, Carl and Mildred Licht, one great-grandchild, Averey Selken, and three sisters, Patricia “Patti” Chaloupka, Susan Upmann, and Nancy Sanders, and one brother-in-law, Lyle Upmann.

The family extends a special thank you to Grand River Medical Group and Tri-State Dialysis for caring for Pam.

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

Jon D. Cloyd, Jr.

Jon Dale Cloyd, Jr., 47, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on June 3rd, 2022.  Jon left us way too soon, but at least he was doing what he loved – logging and caring for his trees.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 12th, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, Dubuque, IA, 52003.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 13th, at the funeral home with Rev. Mike Jones officiating.

Jon was born on December 14, 1974, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Jo Ann (Leonard) and Jon Cloyd, Sr., and graduated from Ottumwa High School.

He had been working hard as a railroad engineer for 20 years, and last year he finally retired.  Even though Jon could drive a train with his butt (just ask him) and loved the challenge, he was ready to move on to his next chapter.  He had met the love of his life, Amanda, and was ready to settle in with her to begin a more relaxing life on the farm.

Although Jon is no longer with us, his spirit will live on in all of us with the things he taught us, all the memories, even those horrid stories of the railroad. He was a quick-witted goofball that brought a lot of joy to all those he met.  Jon was kind, concerned, a perfectionist, a know-it-all (he was always right), stubborn, smart, a cheapskate, loved mesquite-grilled anything, and most of all he was true to his word and had a beautiful soul.  He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his parents Jo Ann and Jon Cloyd, Sr.; his children Brennon Cloyd, Brittany Cloyd, and Zander Cloyd, his sister Tracey Groy; two brothers Scott and Doug; his fiancé Amanda Takes and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his grandparents Harry and Alice Leonard, Hansl and Irene Cloyd and his son Tayton Cloyd.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested shrubs and trees that can be planted on his farm. Gift certificates and tree purchases in the memory of Jon can be made at Wagner Nursery, 2677 Hales Mill Road, Asbury, IA 52002.

Since Jon could never sit still, he will certainly stay busy watching over his trees, his family and friends, drinking his coffee, smoking (UGH), and watching his fake news. blah, blah, blah, blah . . . .

Susan C. Bauer

Susan C. “Sue” Bauer, 75, of Dubuque died Wednesday, June 8, 2022, from complications of Alzheimer’s.  Visitation will be from 3 to 6 pm Sunday at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road where there will be a parish wake service at 5:30 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 pm Monday at the Church of the Resurrection.  Burial will follow: Resurrection Cemetery.

Sue was born February 21, 1947 in Dubuque, daughter of Sylvester “Butch” and Velma “Vel” (Ziel) Haverland.  She graduated from the Visitation Academy and received her bachelor’s degree in Art from Clarke College.  She worked as an artist and owned and operated Back Porch Studio.

On November 28, 1968, she married David J. Bauer at the Church of the Nativity.

Sue loved the outdoors. She was often found working in her garden, camping at Devil’s Lake State Park, or boating on the Mississippi River. She loved entertaining her brothers’ families at Christmas time. She loved to travel in winter to Florida and any other exciting new places. She especially loved evenings where Dave and her met up with friends for dancing. However, the most important thing in her world was her family.

She was a member of Resurrection Church.

Sue is survived by her husband, David Bauer of Dubuque; three children, Todd (Tracey) Bauer of Dubuque, Jodi (Jason) Smith of Waukee, IA, and Brad (Jody Sanborn) Bauer of Banner, WY; grandchildren, Mariah (Patrick) Hoppman, Sierra Bauer, Mia and Emma Smith, and Kinley Mayer; and four siblings, Wayne Haverland of Mesa, AZ, and Richard “Dick” (Betty), Robert “Bob” (Jan) and Terry “Louie” (Mary) Haverland, all of Dubuque.

She was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Joyce Haverland.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Resurrection School Building Fund.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque and Luther Manor, and all of Sue’s friends for their loving support.

I love you always “Stormy Eyes”, Dave.

Hayley A. Hubbell

Hayley Ann Hubbell age 30, of Dubuque, IA,  entered into eternal life on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at home.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Monday, June 13, 2022, at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. The funeral mass will be live streamed on the Miller Funeral Home Group face book page.

Visitation will be from 1pm – 4pm on Sunday June 12, 2022, at Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the parish scripture service will be said at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. There will also be a visitation on Monday at St. Mary’s Church from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

Hayley was born on May 15, 1992, in Iowa City, IA, the daughter of Chad Dickkut and Cassandra (Sandy) Hubbell.

Hayley attended Bowman Woods Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, IA, finishing her elementary education at Irving Elementary School in Dubuque, IA.  From there she attended Washington Middle School and graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 2010.  She began studies at NICC.  She worked at Hills and Dales and most recently at Casey’s General Store.

Hayley loved her family and countless friends.  She shared her kind heart and loving soul.  Her smile was contagious and would light up any room.

A big part of her life was her four years in color guard where she made life-long friends.

Hayley is survived by her mother, Cassandra (Sandy) Schilling, her stepfather James (Jamie) Schilling;  her sister Courtney Dickkut; her grandparents, Dick Hubbell, Robert and Carol Dickkut, and  her step grandparents Dale and Elaine (Meyer) Schilling;  her aunts and uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father Chad Dickkut, her great grandmother Maxine Johnson and her grandmother Georgene Hubbell.

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

Elaine J. Barthel

Elaine J. Barthel 79, of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022, at Heritage Woods, Freeport, IL. Funeral services will be at 11 AM, Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Zion Church of Freeport, 4292 W. Stephenson St. Road, Freeportwith Pastor Steve Rios officiating. Friends may call after 10 AM until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow in Greenwood cemetery, Galena, IL. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family.

She was born on November 12, 1942, in Iowa City, IA, the daughter of Aloysious and Bertha (Reistroffer) Ties. Elaine married Ken Barthel and together they had six children. Richard Barthel of Orangeville, IL; Cindy (Kirk) Schubert of Mount Carroll, IL; Jerry (Eloise) of Lena, IL; Susan (Keith) Cochran of Freeport, IL; Michael Barthel of Mineral Point, WI; and Curtis (Kathy) Barthel of Lena, IL. Elaine was a homemaker and devoted mother who dearly loved her family; sixteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, three sisters, Marilyn Ties of Dubuque, IA; Maxine Peters of Galena, IL and Lori (Dave) Loney of Dubuque, IA, and four brothers, Ronald (Maggie) Ties of Graf, IA; Raymond Ties of Freeport, IL; Charles Ties of Dubuque, IA; and Larry (Julie) Ties of Galena, IL and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Evelyn, and Algean, and three brothers, Robert, Richard, and Melvin.

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

Thomas J. Meyer

Thomas J. “Tom” Meyer, 56, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on June 5th, 2022, at UnityPoint Health, Finley Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 11th, 2022, at the Church of the Nativity with Msgr. James Miller officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of mass at the church. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa is assisting the family. Burial will be at a later date.

Tom was born on May 29, 1966, in Dubuque, Iowa, youngest of nine children, to Lowell and Mary Agnes (Kretschmer) Meyer.

He graduated from Dubuque Wahlert High School in 1984 where he built lifetime friendships. Tom went on to Loras College where he received a degree in Finance.

He worked for Kretschmer-Tredway Co and Bernardi Investment Services. Tom married Codi Kruser on September 10, 1994.

He enjoyed playing golf and even succeeded in getting a hole in one on #4 at Bunker Hill. Watching the Masters Golf with his dad each year was very important to him. He also had a love for music.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Tom are his wife, Codi (Kruser) Meyer; his mother; Mary Agnes Meyer; his four siblings, Mark (Jenny) Meyer, Maggie Hoffman, Dave (Joan) Meyer, and Steve (Sally) Meyer; his mother-in-law, Jan Kruser; his sister-in law, Stacey (Steve) Carpenter and brother-in-law, Craig (Sheri) Kruser, all of Dubuque, Iowa along with many nieces and nephews.

Tom was preceded in death by his father Lowell “L.J.” Meyer; four brothers, Jeff Meyer, Doug Meyer, Rick Meyer, Ted Meyer; a brother-in-law, Dave Hoffman, and his father-in-law, Julius Kruser.

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

Robert A. Copia

Robert Allen Copia, 70, of Dubuque, formerly of Chicago, died Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque.

Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Iowa.

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