Obituaries Archive

Betty Lou McLane

Betty Lou McLane, 91, of Dyersville passed away peacefully Thursday, May 5, 2022, at MercyOne Senior Care surrounded by her family in Dyersville.

Visitation will be held at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville from 9-11 a.m., Tuesday, May 10, 2022, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Basilica.  Rev. Tyler Raymond will officiate with homilist, Deacon Jim Steger, assisting.

Betty was born November 8, 1930, in Dyersville the daughter of Leo and Loretta (Weber) Meyer.  She married Stanley J. McLane on June 27, 1951. They started their life together farming in Garber, and later purchased a farm in Worthington, where they farmed until 1975, when they moved to Farley.  Betty drove school bus for the W.D. School District for over 30 years.

Survivors include her daughters: LouAnn Habel (Cavin Grady) of Bettendorf, Shar (Luke) Boeckenstedt of Dyersville, Cindy (Joe) Burdt of Dubuque, and son, Kevin (Jessica) McLane of Burnet, TX; 14 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren; a sister, Joyce (Ron) Drey of Dyersville, in-laws: Harold Steger, Patricia Meyer and Sheila Meyer.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Stan in 2017, a son, Rick, a grandson, David McLane, siblings: Donald (Helen) Meyer, Mary Jane Steger, Richard Meyer, Loras (Dorothy) Meyer, Ken (Kathy) Meyer, James Meyer, Janice (Ron) Alfred, and John & Anne Meyer, both in infancy, in-laws: Ron Olberding, Kenneth (Jean) McLane, Jerome (Frances) McLane and Loraine (Clarissa) McLane.

A special thanks to the staff at MercyOne Senior Care for their compassionate care the past six years, and Hospice of Dubuque.

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

Kathryn Brady

Kathryn “Kathy” Brady, 74, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, Iowa.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 A.M., Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa, with visitation being one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at the Buckhorn Cemetery, rural Maquoketa.

Kathryn Jo Brady was born December 13, 1947 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to William and Ruth Maxine (Orr) Brady. She was a 1966 graduate of Maquoketa High School. Following graduation, she became a beautician, and later worked for the United States Postal Service in both Cedar Rapids and Morley, retiring in 2009.

Kathy loved stained glass art, flower gardening, sewing with the church ladies, baking, and especially her cats.  She was very proud of and still owned her first car, a 1967 Mustang convertible.

Those left to honor her memory include her sister, Linda (Alan) Wood of Baldwin, her brother-in-law, Larry Ward of Maquoketa, nieces and nephews, Jennifer (Dean) Engel of Delmar, Joel (Melissa) Wood, of Baldwin, Jonathan (Jessica) Wood of Dubuque, Christine (Tracy) Russell of Coralville, and Anne (Ed) Mann of Columbus, OH.  Also, great-nieces and nephews, Megan, Beth, Maranda, Mayson, Evie, Izzie, and Sam, and her great-great-niece, Olivia.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Janice Ward, and her brother Gary Brady.

Memorials may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church in Monmouth, the Jackson County Historical Society, or the charity of your choice.

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

Marie M. Boleyn

Marie M. Boleyn (Klein) 92, of Dubuque, formerly of Ellis St and Applewood III, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Oak Park Place in Dubuque.

There will not be a public service. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Entombment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery on Friday, May 6, 2022

Marie was born December 25, 1929, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Anthony and Frances Arensdorff Klein.

On October 17, 1960, she married the love of her life, Roger Boleyn, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dubuque. He died November 19, 2003.

She was a meat wrapper at former Dubuque grocery stores, A&P and Randall’s. She did not mind spilling coffee on herself to keep warm from the freezer.

One of Marie’s favorite places was a St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She volunteered there and was a member of the Rosary Society. After it’s closing, she joined St. Anthony’s.

Marie was an excellent homemaker. She took pride in gardening, baking, and cooking. Her pork stuffing will continue as a holiday tradition.

After her husband passed, she moved to Applewood. She loved her friends and active social life there: morning coffee group, bingo, coloring, movies, and weekly parties in the Club Room.

She had an extensive record collection, Louis Armstrong and Guy Lombardo were her faves. A lifelong fan of the Cardinals (both baseball and the birds) and, of course, the Iowa  Hawkeyes.

Marie was a fun “Re Re” to her grand-dogs, Desmond, Sawyer, and Jack. Taking them shopping to pick out their own toys and even sending them cards on their birthdays.

Marie had a quick wit and was joking until the end.

Survivors include one daughter, Carol Boleyn (Don Ley) of Dubuque; two sisters, Margaret Mootz and Donna Klein both of Dubuque; one nephew, Cletus Mootz of Dubuque; one niece, Karen Mootz of East Dubuque, IL; relatives, Jay and Louann Bauck; and many nieces and nephews on the Boleyn side.

She was tough. She survived cancer twice, and just about everyone else. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, and six brothers, Theodore, Robert, Richard, Donald, James, and John, brother-in-law, Cletus Mootz, and a niece, Debra Mootz, all of her cousins, and in-laws on her husband’s side.

Thanks to Hospice of Dubuque, especially Melissa G, for the extra TLC.

The family requests no flowers.

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

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Marie’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Robert J. Huss

Robert J. Huss, 86, of Dubuque, died Thursday, May 05, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Monday, May 9, at the Church of the Nativity followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Robert was born August 16, 1935 in Dubuque, son of Clarence “Pete” and Modwena (Dolan) Huss. He graduated from St. Columbkille’s High School.

He married Nancy Ryder on September 4, 1965 at the Church of the Nativity. She preceded him in death on October 22, 1985.

After graduating from Loras College in 1957, he went to work with the Internal Revenue Service, retiring from there in 1990 as office manager. He then operated Cable Car Accounting until retiring in 1995.

He was a past member of the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Dubuque Evening Optimist Club and the Dubuque Jaycees. He was also a member of the Church of the Nativity where he served as Treasurer of the Guild. Bob served as a member of the Nativity and Wahlert High School boards. He and his wife Nancy were also active with the Cursillo Movement and Christian Experience Weekends.

Bob enjoyed traveling, playing duplicate bridge, and spending time with family and friends, whom he loved dearly. He was a Life Master with the American Contract Bridge League.

He is survived by five children, Jim (Ann) Huss of Iowa City, Edie (Tom) Kuhle of Dubuque, Mary (Bret) Fink of Dubuque, Theresa (Jeff) Doerr of Dubuque, and Chris (Angie) Huss of Dubuque; 15 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Carol Zartman, and his brother, Jack Huss.

The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

A Robert Huss memorial fund has been established.

Jonas W. Bandy

Jonas Wanless Bandy, 52, of Cuba City, WI passed away on May 3rd, 2022, at UnityPoint Health, Finley Hospital.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7th, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Honors by the Dubuque Fire Department, Retirement of the Gear and Ceremony of the Four Fives will be held at 5:00 p.m.

Jonas was born on April 1, 1970, in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Dennis and Carol (Millard) Bandy. He graduated from Hempstead High School in Dubuque and on February 12, 1994, he married Julie Mounts in Dubuque, IA.

Jonas was a Firefighter for the City of Dubuque as an engine driver for eleven years retiring in 2007. After retirement he worked various part time jobs for as long, as he was able.

Jonas battled heart disease for years and when he developed a sudden infection, he fought hard but, for the first time, something was stronger than him.

Jonas was always willing to stick up for his friends and family which sometimes got him in trouble, but it was well intentioned.

In recent years, Jonas could be found in the kitchen nearly all day.  He cooked from scratch and loved to experiment with new recipes for everyone to try. Some were better than you could find in any restaurant. He always said his secret was that it was made with love. He was known for drinking an absurd amount of Diet Coke, eating a pan of spaghetti and an entire Happy Joe’s large pizza (which he was quite proud of).  He loved a good tan and hunting for morels but most of all his grandchildren were the lights of his life.  They will sorely miss their “Papa”.

He is survived by his wife Julie and their two daughters, Ali of Dubuque and Reagan of Cuba City.  His son, Tony (Britney) Bandy; three grandchildren, Ryker, Dallas and Jonas; his mother Carol Bandy and his sister, Carrie (Dan) Kelly

He was preceded in death by his father Dennis; grandparents – Merle & Florence Bandy and Lorraine & Loren Millard along with his In-laws, Tim and Eileen Mounts.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jonas W. Bandy memorial fund.

Thank you to the ER and ICU nurses, especially Tanya and Alicia at Unity Point/Finley who worked tirelessly to try to save him, but his body had simply been through too much.

The family would also like to thank Dr. Ewen and Dr. Khan for their compassionate care over the years.

Ryan A. Clark

Ryan A. Clark, 36, of Monmouth, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, May 4, 2022, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A graveside service and burial celebrating Ryan’s life will be held at 1:30 P.M., Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Ozark Cemetery, rural Monmouth, Iowa.  Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

Ryan Allan Clark was born on January 15, 1986 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Donald and Carla (Carr) Clark.  He was a 2004 graduate of Midland Community High School.  He married Emily Millwright on January 16, 2021 in Maquoketa, Iowa.  A daughter, Teryn, was born to this union.

Following high school, Ryan had worked as welder first for Star Building Systems in Monticello, then John Deere in Moline, Illinois, and currently for Mi-T-M Company in Peosta, Iowa.

Ryan, who was affectionately known as “No Neck”, was everybody’s friend and easy to get along with.  He inherited the signature family trait of having a can of beer with a saltshaker or olive juice on the side.  He was funny and kind and loved going to truck and tractor pulls as well as spending time in the outdoors, especially going hunting, fishing, camping, and side by siding.  He will be dearly missed.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Emily Clark of Monmouth, IA; a daughter, Teryn Clark at home; his parents, Donald and Carla Clark of Monmouth, IA; bonus sister, Danielle (Colton) Dirks of Martelle, IA; mother-in-law, Deb Millwright of Maquoketa, IA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kayla and Mike Goeser of Madison, WI; and numerous relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Harold and Mary Carr, paternal grandparents Wanda and Marion Clark, father-in-law Terry Millwright, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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

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

Markus C. Puls

Markus (Mark) Charles Puls, of East Dubuque, IL, entered into eternal life after a year and a half battle with ALS on May 2, 2022. He was 55 years old.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Mary Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the parish rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Friday. A visitation will also be held from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

Mark was born March 6, 1967, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Charles S. and Charlene A. (Klauer) Puls.

Mark was faith-filled, loyal, and hard working. His faith, wife, children, & animals-especially dogs, were his life. Mark tried to be the best Catholic he could be while bringing his wife, family and friends with him. He loved coffee, conversation, our beautiful Catholic faith and Christmas. And a shot of Jack Daniel’s now and again.

He was an active member of St. Mary Church of East Dubuque, IL. He was a Lector, Extraordinary Minister, Youth Minister, server, & usher. He was active in CEWs for many years. He was a member of Knights of Columbus. He was also a volunteer firefighter for the East Dubuque Fire Department.

Mark attended St. Mary School and East Dubuque High School. He worked for Fed Ex as a delivery driver.

Mark is survived by his wife, Kelly A Puls and children, Matthew C Puls, Emily R Beecher, Allison R Beecher, Theresa-Marie R Puls, and Rose M Puls and his mother, Charlene A Puls. He is also survived by his siblings, Terry (Jayne) Puls, Christy (Larry) Fritz, Jim (Nancy) Puls, Darrell (Lynn) Puls, Sue (Mike) Lange, Julia (Mark) Monahan; and many beautiful nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles S. Puls; and his boys, Joseph, Jesse & Joshua Puls.

In Lieu of Flowers, please make a donation to Hospice of Dubuque, the ALS Association, or Dubuque County Right to Life.

The family would like to thank Iowa City VA-ALS Clinic, Hospice of Dubuque, Erin from Midwest Medical Center, Candace from Village Care Giving, East Dubuque Fire Department, Dubuque Catholic Homeschool families, our neighbors, family and friends and all the prayer warriors that accompanied him and his family through this journey with ALS. May God Bless you for your kindness, prayers, and love.

On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com©.

Paula Jo Knapp

Paula Jo Knapp, 56, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

Paula was born February 2, 1966, in Maquoketa, IA, the daughter of Seward “Joe” and Pauline Carr Smith. On July 30, 1984, she married Clarence R. Knapp at Jordan Grove Baptist Church in Waubeek, Iowa.

Paula was a long term employee of Taco Johns of Grinnell in which she cultivated many lifelong friendships.

She was of the Christian faith.  She enjoyed the color purple, koalas, dolphins, crafts and helping people. “MOM” as she was affectionately called by many was always  looking out for everyone and most importantly she cherished time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Clarence; one son, Curtis (Stephanie) Knapp of Peosta; one daughter, Christine (Jonnie Rupe) Knapp of Dubuque; grandchildren, Shaylynn Knapp, Caleb Knapp, Aubrey Knapp, and Jaden Rupe; her parents, Seward “Joe” and Pauline Smith of Martelle, IA; two brothers, Jim Smith of Morley, IA, and Bill (DeeDee) Smith of Sparta, WI; one sister, Cheryl (Steve) Miller of Manchester, IA; several nieces and nephews; and her best friend, Dottie Sharp.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

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 Paula’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Robert A. Stonskas Sr.

Robert A. Stonskas Sr., 95, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Stonehill Care Center.

A Farewell Toast Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 5, at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road. Military Honors  will be conducted by the American Legion, Post 6 of Dubuque, at 11:30a.m. Friday, May 6 at the funeral home.

Robert was born on November 15, 1926, in Dubuque, the son of Peter and Pearl (Margadant) Stonskas.

He married Shirley McLennan on December 4, 1951, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Robert was the President, Founder, Chief Estimator and co-owner of MMC Mechanical Contractors for forty-four years until retiring in 2014.

Bob grew up during the Great Depression and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was ranked as PFC when he was honorably discharged in 1946. In 2013 he was picked to be on the Honor Flight to Washington DC.

He was a member of the Dubuque 660 Shooting Society, American Legion, Amvets, and the Elks Club. Bob enjoyed actively participating in all his clubs and spending time with great friends.

Bob worked until he was 88 years of age and lots of times having two jobs. A rock for the family that always showed strength. A person all of us could turn to in times of trouble, who had a calming demeanor, would help in any situation and assure you things would get better. His earthly body has left us now, but if you had the honor to be around him and listened, watched how he lived, that was the greatest gift he could give and something all of us can live by.

Robert was an avid reader. He enjoyed vacationing in the Wisconsin Dells in the summer and his winters in Florida. He cherished his Friday poker games with dear friends at Happy’s Place and at the Moose Lodge. Bob was a family man first and at one time owned a boat and enjoyed the Mississippi River but as the grandkids started arriving, it worried him that one might have a mishap in the water so he sold the boat and put a pool in his backyard. That turned into many parties and memories that will last a lifetime. He lived to be 95 and touched so many by a smile, joke, buying someone a drink or a compliment.

Bob is survived by his children; Roxanne (John) Klaas, Merry Anne (Bill Lange), Shirley Anne Schmitt, Bob (Lori) Stonskas Jr., all of Dubuque, Pete (Sarah) Stonskas of Park View, Iowa, sister; Pearl Seibert of Manchester, IA, sisters-in-law; Carolyn Stonskas of Texas, and Georgie O’Brien of East Dubuque, IL. He is also survived by twenty-two grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley Stonskas, brothers; Joe and Babe Stonskas; sister-in-law, Joann Elliott; brothers-in-law, Toby O’Brien, and Aldonn Seibert, and nephew; Joseph Stonskas Jr.

A Robert Stonskas Memorial Fund has been established.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at 3HH at Stonehill Care Center, and Hospice of Dubuque, especially Jeremiah, Amber, and Suzanne. Special thanks to Dr. Liaboe and Trish for all of the wonderful care given to Bob over the years.

So long Chairman of the Board, your loss will be felt, but what you gave to everybody will always be with us.

Patricia L. Cornelius

Patricia L. (Bahr) Cornelius, 71, of Andrew, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 3, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Friday, May 6, 2022, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew, Iowa. Burial will be at the Andrew, Iowa Cemetery.

Patricia Lou Bahr was born on October 1, 1950 in Spragueville, Iowa, to Raymond LaVern Bahr and Avelda Marie Jane (Hankemeier) Bahr.  She was a 1968 graduate of Andrew High School. She married Milton Lee Cornelius on November 20, 1971 at Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew. To this union three children were born: Philip, Nathan and Noah.

Patricia first worked as a bookkeeper at Jackson State Bank in Maquoketa from 1969 to 1972. From 1972 to 2004 she was the owner and storekeeper for M & W Hardware Store in Andrew, as well as the secretary for the Andrew Telephone Company from 1972 to 2007.

Patricia was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew and the Andrew Betterment Club. She enjoyed singing in the church choir, crafting, gardening, traveling, antiquing, cruising, and pistol target shooting. She especially enjoyed being a grandmother.

Those left to honor her memory include her mother Avelda (Hankemeier) Bahr of Andrew, IA; husband Milton Cornelius of Andrew, IA; children, Philip Cornelius of Andrew, IA, Nathan (Kristin) Cornelius of Springfield, MO, and Noah (Danielle) Cornelius of Bellevue, IA; 7 grandchildren, Kalei, Elijah, Jayden, Ryan, Lauryn, Avery and Benson; a brother, Duane (Diane) Bahr of Rural Andrew, IA; and a sister, Joann (Craig) Sieverding of Bellevue, IA. She was preceded in death by her father Raymond Bahr, brother Galen Bahr, and her mother-in-law and father-in-law Hazel and Wilson Cornelius.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Patricia L. (Bahr) Cornelius memorial fund has been established.

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

Jerry L. Murdock

Jerry L. Murdock, age 80, of Galena, IL, completed his earthly journey on April 2, 2022, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Jerry’s life, his memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Galena Bible Church, 11108 US 20, Galena, IL, with Pastors Gary Kirst and Tim Wagner officiating.  Family and friends of Jerry’s may gather and visit from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. prior to the service.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jerry’s family.

Jerry was born on September 24, 1941, in Galesburg, IL, a son to William L. and Glaydys P. (Murphy) Murdock.  He had professional interests in banking and attended U.W. Madison and Southern Illinois University Schools of Banking during his long career.  Jerry eventually became the President and CEO of The Galena State Bank and enjoyed his many years there supporting his community, and making countless friends along the way before moving into retirement in 2005. Jerry was an avid hunter and fisherman in his younger years and found enjoyment in his knife and gun collections.  Jerry was a confident and loving man who also possessed a generous and kind spirit. Many will remember and miss Jerry’s feistiness and sense of humor.  It’s not easy to imagine a world without Jerry among us.

Jerry was active in numerous community committees, banking organizations and was an active member of Galena Bible Church.  His favorite Bible verse was Romans 10:9;  “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

We are thankful for the 80 years that the Lord was gracious enough to share Jerry with us and can only hope to recall and treasure each memory that comes along knowing that as Believers we will meet again.  Thank you, Jerry, for continually leading the way in your words, thoughts, and actions and may our Lord and Savior keep you in His loving arms of grace forever more. We miss you.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Jerry include,

his loving wife,
Krisceda “Kris” Murdock, Galena, IL;

his children,
Scott W. (Erica) Murdock, Denver, CO,
and Toben Y. (Michelle) Murdock, Galena, IL;

his grandchildren,
Holden, Owen, Evan, Delia, Page, Sam, and Katie;

his sister,
Carole (Gary) Gibbs, Lafayette, IL;

his sister-in-law,
Dorothy Murdock, Oneida, IL;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Charles W. “Billy” Murdock.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jerry’s name to the Tri-State Christian School, 5025 Saratoga Road, Asbury, IA, 52002, or to the Galena Bible Church, 11108 US 20, Galena, IL, 61036.

Jerry’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque, along with all of our family and friends who have helped Jerry to fight so courageously over these last 20 years.  Please know that all of your efforts have truly been appreciated and may the Lord bless you all for your strength, patience, and kindness.

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

Joanna M. Heiss

Joanna Mary (Horsfall) Heiss, 73, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on April 30th, 2022 at her home.

Family and friends may gather from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 5th, 2022 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Msgr. Jim Miller officiating.

Joanna was born on July 28, 1948 in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of Kenneth and Anita (Link) Horsfall. She married Eric John Heiss at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on May 6th, 1972, this month would have been 50 years together.

She worked for Barnstead Thermolyne which later became Thermo Fisher Scientific and also at William C. Brown Publishing in Dubuque. She was a former member of St. Mary’s and was active in the Girl Scouts serving as a leader and a Troop Organizer.

Joanna loved to garden (especially her tomatoes and raspberries), sewing, cooking the favorite Horsfall meal and traveling. Her favorite trips were to San Francisco and visiting her relatives in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. She loved life and finding joy and happiness within.

She is survived by her husband Eric; two daughters Ericka of Dubuque and Angela of Inver Grove Heights, MN; two brothers Paul (Barbara) Horsfall, of Dubuque and Mike (Lura) Horsfall, of Cape Coral, FL along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Bernard and David, and her daughter Katherine.

Marilyn J. Meier

Marilyn J. (Schurbon) Meier, 98, of Bellevue, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Mill Valley Care Center.  Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Monday. May 9, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue.  Visitation will be 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue, additional visitation will be 9:30 am – 10:30 am, Monday, May 9, 2022 at the funeral home prior to Mass.  Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the St. Joseph Bellevue – Sts. Peter & Paul Springbrook Facebook page, on their You Tube Channel, and on Bellevue Cable TV.

Marilyn was born September 10, 1923 in Fairfield Township, the daughter of Henry and Myra (Reed) Schurbon.  She married Robert E. Meier on October 23, 1945, he passed on December 6, 2000.  Marilyn was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, enjoyed playing cards, baking, and helped her family on the farm.  She also worked for a short time at Gibson Factory, Bellevue Hospital, and Savanna Army Depot.  Marilyn enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her son, Dale (Barb) Meier; grandchildren, Hope (Rudy) Garza, Kaybe Bullock, Kelly (Raphael) Borges, Samantha (Ryan) Trentz, and Robert “Bob” Meier; 6 great-grandchildren, and 1 step-great grandchild; siblings Max  Schurbon, Gary (Lonna) Schurbon, Nancy (Richard) Dyas; a sister in-law, Yvonne Meier; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sons, David and Donald “Donny” Meier; siblings and in-laws, Melvin Schurbon, Carlyle Schurbon, John Schurbon, Doris Hager, Charlene (Milo) Berg, Tish Schurbon, Leo (Mavis) Meier and Maynard Meier.

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

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

Vicki L. Thomas

Vicki Lynn Thomas, 53, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on April 30, 2022, at MercyOne Medical Center.

Mass of Christian will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 6th, 2022, at the Church of the Nativity with Fr. Andy Upah officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 5th, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road.

Vicki was born on May 30th, 1968, in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of Robert and Arlene (Eigenberger) Quinlan. She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1986. In 1994 she married Francis J. “Frank” Thomas Jr. in Dubuque. She previously worked for Hy-Vee and Artistic Cleaners and was lastly working at Simons Pet Food.

She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother who enjoyed life’s simple treasures. She like to play Bingo and computer games and enjoyed spending time with her friends and neighbors especially at fish fry’s.

Vicki is survived by her husband Frank; three children Angela (John) McSpadden, of Dubuque, Jared Thomas of Dubuque and Molly (Jason) Herrig, of Nashua, IA. Five grandchildren: Luna, Collins, Dash, Saige and Koa. Her mother Arlene Ostoff; mother & father-in-law Francis and Patty Thomas Sr.; two siblings Carol Cronin and Christine Quinlan along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by his father Robert Quinlan and stepfather Keith Ostoff.

In lieu of flowers a Vicki Lynn Thomas memorial fund will be established.

The family would like to thank Dubuque Fire and EMS along with the MercyOne ER doctors and staff for their care, kindness and compassion.

Bonita J. Kratz

Bonita J.  “Bonnie” Kratz, 87, of Dubuque died Monday, May 02, 2022.  There will be no public visitation.  Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 4 at the Church of the Resurrection.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Bonnie enjoyed visiting with her family, attending sporting events to support her grandchildren, puzzling during the winter, and in the summer, she loved being outside on her swing.

She is survived by her three children, Kevin (Bobbi Potter) Kratz, Jody, and Tamara Kratz; sister-in-law Millie Schroeder; her six grandchildren, Nelli (RJ) Logan, Isaac (Rachel) Krause, Jacob (Alyssa Giancola) Potter Salwolke, and Amelia, Margaret and Martha Kratz; as well as many great-grandchildren.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Donald Kratz; parents, Mary and Fred Schroeder, as well as her brothers and sister in law, Don, Bob and Helen Schroeder; and sister and brother in law, Shirley and Gerry Blankenship.

In lieu of flowers and in memory of her various family pets, a Bonita Kratz Memorial Fund has been established with the proceeds going to the Dubuque Humane Society.

For further information, or to leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Hospice of Dubuque.