Obituaries Archive

Albert Knake

Albert “Bud” L. Knake, 91, of Bellevue passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 as a result of a farming accident.  Private family services with no public visitation will be conducted with burial in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.  Local arrangements are entrusted at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Bellevue.

Bud was born July 20, 1930, the son of Louis and Molly (Oltmanns) Knake. He graduated from Bellevue Community High School in 1947. Bud then worked at Gibson Manufacturing and Knake Welding Shop before he began his lifelong career as a farmer.

On October 27, 1951, Bud married Lillian Kilburg, who passed away on June 8, 2021. Bud welcomed Lillian’s two children into his family, and they were blessed with three more children. For almost 70 years, Bud and Lillian were a team that farmed together, raised their kids and grandkids, and built a life that touched countless others throughout the community as well.

Bud always said his greatest accomplishment was finding a spouse who shared the same goals and beliefs that he did.  Lillian was a farmer long before Bud joined her, and both believed that being healthy enough to put in a hard day’s work was a blessing.  They always treated people honestly and fairly, fulfilled their commitments, and did things the right way even if it was the hard way.   Bud and Lillian gave back to the community and cheered for the Bellevue Comets, Iowa Hawkeyes, and Chicago Cubs. As a man of few words, Bud was also thankful that Lillian was always willing to be the social butterfly of the relationship and keep him up to date on the lives of his kids and grandkids.

Farming rarely felt like work for Bud.  He always told his kids and grandkids to “find a career that you love, and you will never ‘work’ a day in your life”.  He loved being outside, cutting hay in the tractor, checking cows on the Gator, and improving the conservation of his land.  Up until his very last minute, he was happily farming with his sons and grandson.

In 1962, Bud received the Jackson County Soil Conservation Achievement Award, and in 1965, he was honored with the Des Moines Register Sweepstake Award.  In 1973, he was a founding member of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and was named the 1980 Outstanding Farmer Award by the Jackson County Soil Conservation District.  Bud was recognized as the Jackson County Master Farmer in 1983 and the Wallace Farmer Magazine Master Farmer in 1984.

In addition to farming, Bud was very involved in the community.  Bud served on the Bellevue Community School Board from 1972-1988 and was a Bellevue Township Trustee Chairman from 1972-1988.  He was a board member for the Eastern Iowa Production Credit Association and Buckeye Pig Corporation.   He helped start the Andrew Jackson Demonstration Farm and was an officer for the Jackson County Farm Bureau.  Bud was Chairman of the board for the Jackson County Board of Adjustment and board member of C&J Farm Service Co-op, Land O’Lakes, and the Jackson County Cattleman’s Association.  He was also an active member of St John’s Lutheran Church.

Bud is most well-known within the community for ‘Bud Ball’.  Bud started, financed, and coached basketball teams for grade school kids – and was even able to coach most of his grandkids.  In 1995, Bud was honored as the Dubuque Youth League coach of the year and saw many of his players, including three of his granddaughters, make it to the state tournament.  Bud’s grandkids can attest that while he was a demanding coach, there was never a doubt of his knowledge of the game or of his love and pride for them.  And almost all the games were followed by either pizza or a stop at McDonald’s.

As a true family patriarch and pillar in this community, Bud will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his children, Donna Mueller, Mike (Kathy) Knake, Patrick (Lori) Knake, Penny (Charles) Medinger; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a sister, Minnie Knake; brothers and sisters in-law, Leanna Sieverding, Mary Anna Sprank, Frieda Ernst, Larry (Julie) Kilburg, Pat Ernst, Betty (Duane) Ernst, and Marilee Kilburg and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bud was preceded in death by his wife Lillian; his parents; a son, Dan Knake; a grandson, Corey Mueller; siblings and in-laws, Hank (Connie) Knake, Ed (Betty) Knake, Eliza (Bill) Meyer, Meta Arrington, Mary (Wayne) Young, Ella (Tom) Chantos, Dena (Eldon) Glunz. Orville (Ivis) Kilburg, Eldon Sieverding, Peter Sprank, Sylvester “Jim” Kilburg, Cletus (Linda) Kilburg, Donald Ernst, Greg Ernst, and Rosemary (Orville) Roling.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed towards a new multi-purpose scoreboard at the Bellevue Community High School Football Field.

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

Aaron L. Osthoff

Aaron L. Osthoff, age 47, of Dubuque, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021.  Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Aaron was born on January 26, 1974, on a Navy Base in Puerto Rico.

Aaron began his career at Andersen Windows and Doors on February 6, 2006, where he worked as a Site Safety Specialist.  He married his high school sweetheart, Heather Winkelman, on January 16, 1999, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  Aaron truly loved his family and was very active in the children’s activities.  He coached Brock while he was in the DIFL and on the Demons travel team.  He coached Brielle at West Side Gymnastics, and he loved cheering Brittany on during her cross country meets.  Aaron supported the kids in any challenge they took on and was extremely proud of all of them and their achievements.  He loved family vacations and planned out every detail of their adventures, especially the trips to Disney.  Aaron also enjoyed watching sports.  He was a die hard Vikings, White Sox and Celtics fan.  He also traveled all over the U.S. for 8 years competitive eating for the MLE (Major League Eating).  He and Heather made many friends along the way who have now become “family”.  A-Train definitely left his mark.  Aaron loved his family tremendously and always wanted what was best for them.  He is deeply missed.

Those left to cherish Aaron’s memory include

his wife,
Heather Osthoff, Dubuque, IA;

his children,
Brittany (Tristan) Murphrey, Milwaukee, WI
and Brock Osthoff, Dubuque, IA;

and his grandchildren,
Penelope Radtke and Lancelot Murphrey, Milwaukee, WI.

Aaron was preceded in death by his daughter, Brielle Osthoff.

Sister Geraldine Moorman, BVM

Sister Geraldine Moorman, BVM (St. Geraldine), 99, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Friday, June 24, 2022.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 1, 2022, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. (Mask are required.)Visitation will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the Sharing of Memories at 9:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. All services may be viewed through live videostream beginning at 9:15 a.m. at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/.

Sister Geraldine was an elementary teacher and/or principal in Chicago, Grayslake, Ill., and Bellerose, N.Y. She also ministered as a parish secretary and pastoral associate in Chicago. She served the congregation as a member of the formation team.

She was born on Dec. 28, 1922, in St. Louis to John and Adele (Toenjes) Moorman. She entered the BVM congregation Feb. 2, 1941, from Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, St. Louis. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1943, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1948.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Marie Moorman and Jane Jung; brothers John, Robert, James, Paul, and Joseph Moorman. She is survived by a brother Thomas Moorman, St. Louis; nieces and nephews; and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 81 years.

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

Miller Funeral Home, 1185 Hwy 35N, East Dubuque, IL 61025 is in charge of arrangements.

Diane L. Oberfoell-Kreiman

Diane L. Oberfoell-Kreiman, 76, of Dubuque, died Friday, June 24, 2022, at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Diane will be 10:30 am Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Ghost Catholic Church with Father Steven Garner as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

The youngest of 15 children to Paul and Ida Gansemer Oberfoell, she was born May 20, 1946 in Sherrill, where she was raised on the family farm. On November 4, 1978, she married William E. Kreiman at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.

Diane graduated from Wahlert High School. She worked at Dubuque Anesthesia Services for many years as an office specialist up until retirement.

She was a member of Holy Spirit Parish-Holy Ghost Catholic Church. She enjoyed going out for lunch, playing euchre, dominoes, and having game nights with family and friends. She was an avid reader, sometimes reading three novels a week. She shared a lifelong appreciation of fishing with her family. Her kids have fond memories of their family vacations while growing up. Most of all, she cherished her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband, Bill, of 44 years; one daughter, Emily (Kandis) Kreiman of Dubuque; one son, Brett (Phyllis Dazey) Kreiman of Raleigh, NC; four step-daughters, Kristi (Steve) Bennett of Ankeny, IA, and Lisa Richard, Jill (Bruce) Flynn, and Danita (Bo) Abitz, all of Dubuque; nine step-grandchildren, Andrew, Hannah, Stacey, Jake, Michael, Matthew, Amber, Austin, and Paige; four great-step-grandchildren;  one sister, Lillian (Don) Huff of Dubuque; and one brother, Jerome (Ruby) Oberfoell of Sherrill; her sisters-in-law, Lillian Oberfoell, Karen Oberfoell, Shirley Oberfoell, Joan Oberfoell, and Carol Oberfoell; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and sisters, Alice (Tom) Mooney, Effie (Don) Smith, Melvin (Audrey) Oberfoell, Irene (Richard) Griebel, Delbert Oberfoell, Paul A. Oberfoell, John (Katie) Oberfoell, Norma Jean (Martin) Hammerand, James Oberfoell, Peter Oberfoell, and Albert “Albie” Oberfoell.

A memorial has been established.

A heartfelt thanks to all of the medical staff at MercyOne, especially nurse Beth P. and Dr. Nichols.

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

J. Bruce Meriwether

J. Bruce Meriwether, 84, completed his life on earth and joined his Heavenly Father at 11:58 a.m. on June 25, 2022.  He was surrounded by his family who were the center and foundation of his life.

Visitation Services will be Friday, July 1, 2022, at Westminster Presbyterian Church from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  There will be a short visitation Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., with Services at 11:00 a.m. The Service will be livestreamed on the Westminster Presbyterian Church website, https://wpcdbq.org/. Burial service will follow at The Linwood Cemetery Chapel, 2736 Windsor Avenue, Dubuque.  Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home will be assisting the family.

Bruce was born in Taylorville, Illinois on January 25, 1938.  His parents, Glenna and Lyman raised him with a strong Christian faith that grounded him and shaped him to become the most caring, loving, and giving man everyone was blessed to know.

His Presbyterian upbringing and his athletic skills brought him to the University of Dubuque where he dazzled everyone with his basketball, football, and track abilities.  Basketball was his favorite and the sport he credits for his leadership development, importance of teamwork, and his love of people.  He met Shirley at the University and married her on December 20^th, 1960, in between scheduled basketball tournaments.  It was the first sign that he had found the most understanding and caring woman on the planet!  He graduated with a BA in Business in 1960 and Dubuque quickly became their home.

Their children, Michael, Kimberly, and John came next and then his Grandsons. Building his sense of family and giving them all he could became Bruce’s life mission.  Part of that mission was being front and center in the community.  He told his family “the community in which you live, is yours to nurture.  What you give to it, it will give back.  It’s where your family and friends are, it’s where you work and play.  Always be about people and the community you build.  Relationships are everything”.  He loved the song lyrics “people who need people, are the luckiest people in the world”; and that was Bruce, always about people and making whatever community he was in, better for everyone.  He lived in Dubuque, Boulder Junction, Wisconsin and Naples, Florida and all were important communities to him.  He loved and cherished every friend and every person he met along his journey, and there were many!

Bruce wasn’t only about words, he was about action.  He was about right and wrong and improving the life we all live.  He developed himself into one of the best leaders, mentors, advisor and doers this world has ever seen.  He turned bad situations into opportunities, opportunities into success and success into transformation.  From the local banking community, to Iowa and American Banking Associations, and local and state economic development, Bruce was a mover and a shaker.  He led so many initiatives that impacted many people in positive ways, it is almost impossible to list them all.  Highlights are: First National Bank 1960-1995 (President, 1981, CEO 1989), Iowa Bankers Association President 1985-1986 (managed through the Farm Crisis), Active in Dubuque Jaycees, Dubuque Chamber of Commerce President (1976), Dubuque Theater, United Way, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Co-Founder and Chairman, Economic Steering Committee, Diversity Council (1992), University of Dubuque Board of Directors (1988 – 1998), University of Dubuque Acting President (1996 – 1998).  Active in the Republican Party, Bridge to Prosperity Project, The Dubuque/Wisconsin Bridge Dedicated in 1982 and The Telegraph Herald First Citizen Award (1993).

After his banking career, he continued his love and support of the University of Dubuque, as Acting President.  He initiated the first transformation plan that brought the University to where it is today.  He was so proud of the work he and the team did to make it all happen.  The UD is where it all started for him and to give back at the end of his career, only made sense.  He had come full circle.  He successfully retired in 1998.  He and Shirley relocated to Lone Pine Lake, in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, the place he loved.  His love of fishing, the north woods life and all it offered were exactly where he wanted to be.

Though his accomplishments are many, his biggest legacy is by far, his family; the people he loved the most and with whom he wanted to spend all of his time. Fishing, hunting, golfing and watching basketball with his sons and grandsons were his favorite things.  He loved his screened in porch and “visiting hour” was always at 5:00 where the accomplishments of the day were discussed.    He was the best Husband, Brother, Father, Father In-Law, Grandpa, Uncle and friend anyone could hope for and he will be greatly missed.  He would not want us to be sad but would want us to remember what he always said, “Go live life!  Make it the best it can be, and be the best you can be. It only comes around once.”

Those he blessed with his life and so many memories are Shirley, his wife of 62 years, his children, Michael (Karin) Meriwether, Kimberly (Jerry) David, John (Sarah Smith) Meriwether, his Grandchildren Gus (Katie) Meriwether, Gabe (Alex Thomas) Meriwether, Luke (Taresa) David, his brother Bill (Kathy) Meriwether, 6 (soon to be 7) great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Glenna and Lyman Meriwether.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The J. Bruce Meriwether Memorial Fund at the University of Dubuque (2000 University Ave, Dubuque, Iowa 52001), Camp Manitowish (P.O. Box 246, Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, 54512) and The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque (700 Locust Street #195, Dubuque, Iowa 52001).

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Jane M. Avenarius

Jane Marie Avenarius, 68, of Asbury, died Sunday, June 26, 2022, at her home.

A prayer service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory followed by visitation until 7:00 pm.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Jane will be 1:00 pm Friday, July 1, 2022, at Church of the Resurrection with Father Philip Agyei as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.

Jane was born October 4, 1953, in Dubuque, the daughter of Donald Edward and Dorothy Marie Klein Kressig. On January 13, 1973, She married Thomas “Tom” Ray Avenarius at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dubuque.

She was a 1971 graduate of Wahlert Catholic High School.

She was a bus attendant for Dubuque Community Schools. She had also worked at Regency and at Resurrection Elementary School as a kitchen cook.

Jane was a member of Church of the Resurrection. She enjoyed playing cards, games, going out with friends for lunch and supper. Most of all, she treasured time spent with her grandchildren and grandpuppies.

Survivors include her husband, Tom; three sons, Steve (Allison) Drahozal of Dubuque, Mike (Jennifer) Avenarius of Asbury, and Matt (Terri) Avenarius of Colorado Springs, CO; two daughters, Tammy Avenarius-Rausch of Dubuque, and Michelle (Tony) Hingtgen of Asbury; 14 grandchildren; John (Ashley), Jessica (Josue), Steven, Dustin (Jessica), Dalton, Zackson, Nick H., Nick A., Colton, Addison, Reid, Gavin, Everett, and Violet; two great-grandchildren; Addilea, and Everett; and two brothers, Mark “Doc” Kressig, and Daniel Kressig; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Jacque Hardin, her in-laws, Norman “Hank” and Ella Mae Avenarius and two brother-in-laws, Ronnie and Roger Avenarius.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the Asbury Fire Department, and neighbor, Sherry Jacobs for your love and support throughout the years.

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

Arthur L. Goodwin

Arthur L. “Art” Goodwin, 88, of Scales Mound, IL, formerly of Port Byron, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the Galena Stauss Senior Care Community in Galena.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2022, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Schapville, IL, with Rev. James Mehltretter officiating.  Burial will be in the Scales Mound Twp. Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday and from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Friday at the Church.

Art was born on April 8, 1934, in Quincy, IL, the son of James H. and Mabel M. (Miller) Goodwin.  He was a graduate of Port Byron High School, the class of 1952. Art was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Donna Griffin on March 14, 1953, at Peace Lutheran Church in Port Byron. To this union four wonderful children were born.

Art formerly farmed, enjoyed collecting farm toys, fishing, cooking and designing quilts dealing with farming.

Surviving is his wife, Donna; three children, Rick (Pam) Goodwin of Port Byron, IL, Randy (Teri) Goodwin and Karen (John) Hesselbacher both of Scales Mound; nine grandchildren, Traci (Chad), Phillip, Cassie (Neil), Trish, Nathan (Laura), Mark (Kim), Sarah (Brent), Kyle (Brittany) and Jacob (Chelsea); 15 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Art was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mabel, a daughter and son-in-law, Pam (Brad) Smith, and siblings, Junior Goodwin, James (Barbara) Goodwin and Doris (Bill) West.

Art’s family request that visitors dress casual, and a luncheon will be held at Goodwin’s Pond following the burial.

Donna and family wish to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque and the Galena Stauss Senior Care Community, especially Kayla for the wonderful care provided to their husband and father.

The Miller-Steinke Funeral Home of Scales Mound is serving the family.

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

Arlene M. Osthoff

Arlene Mae Osthoff, 84, of Dubuque, died Saturday, June 25, 2022, at her home.

Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 7:00 PM Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory with a prayer service at 7:00 pm.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Arlene will be 10:00 am Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Church of the Nativity with Father Andy Upah as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Guttenberg Cemetery.

Arlene was born July 13, 1937, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of George and Irene Waldorf Eigenberger. She married Bob Quinlan on June 20, 1959. They later divorced. On May 27, 1992, she married Keith Osthoff in Dubuque. He died May 8, 1996.

She was a graduate of the Immaculate Conception Academy in Dubuque.

She worked at J.C. Penney’s for 27 years in the catalog department where she became manager before retiring in 1994.

She was a member of Church of Nativity and Catholic Daughters of America. She belonged to St. Ann’s Society at St. Mary’s in Guttenberg and the Literary Club of Guttenberg. She loved her three daughters very much and was glad to see them happy and secure. She was also a very loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She believed in doing for others with the motto “Do unto others what you would have them do unto yourself.”

Survivors include her two daughters, Carol Ann Cronin and Christine Quinlan, both of Dubuque; one son-in-law, Frank Thomas of Dubuque; three grandchildren, Molly (Jason) Herrick, Angela (John) McSpadden, and Jared Thomas; five great-grandchildren, Collin, Dash, Sage, Koa, and Luna; one stepson, Gary Osthoff of Dubuque; three stepdaughters, Gail (Merle) Hofftender of East Dubuque, IL, Ginny Vett of Des Moines, and Geri (Brad) Nederhoff of Boston, MA; one brother-in-law, Cy Thiltgen of Dubuque; one sister-in-law, Mary Alys Varvel of Pensacola, FL; and many loving nieces and nephews and friends.

Besides her husband, Keith, she was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Vicki Thomas, three sisters, Rita Mae Eigenberger, Jeanette Wagner and Jeanne Thiltgen, one brother, Robert Eigenberger, one niece, Debra Spoerl, and her first husband, Bob Quinlan.

A memorial has been established.

The family thanks Dr. Andrea Ries, Hospice of Dubuque, especially Amy, Courtney, Chris and Kelly, doctors, nurses, and staff at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, nurses and staff at Manor Care, and all of her family and friends for being there with their caring support.

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

Alan J. Hartig

Alan J. Hartig, age 51, of Dubuque, passed away doing what he loved most, spending time on the river at Finley’s Landing.  To celebrate Alan’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Alan J. Hartig, age 51, of Dubuque, passed away doing what he loved most, spending time on the river with people he loved.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday at St. Anthony’s Church, 1880 Saint Ambrose Street with Rev. Steven J. Rosonke officiating.  There will be a celebration in Alan’s honor at Dockside Bar and Grill at Mud Lake Marina, 22500 Golf Lake Road starting at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday evening.

Alan was born February 9, 1971, in Dubuque, Iowa to Kenneth and Nancy Hartig.

Alan graduated from Central High School, Class of 1989. He studied carpentry, and gained experience working with engines and learning to repair just about anything.  Alan was employed with Medical Associates for 25 years. He was married to Tina Behr from 1995 to 2005.  They were blessed with three children.   Alan loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed taking care of his lawn, garden and feeding the birds in his yard. He was happiest when the sun was shining and he was out on the river.  Alan loved boating, fishing, the Packers, and most of all, spending time with his family and friends. The last few months he spent with his girlfriend, Nancy Weis, and they were planning their future together. We are heartbroken at losing Alan so suddenly and unexpectedly.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish Alan’s memory include

his children,
Ashley (Matt Bollhorst) Hartig, Fennimore, WI,
Cody (Jordyn) Hartig, Dickeyville, WI
and Connor Hartig, Iowa City, IA;

his siblings,
Dawn (Paul) Harbor, Iowa City, IA,
Dana (Scott) Lynch, San Diego, CA
and Kevin (Kirsten) Hartig, Troy, MI;

and his nieces and nephews,
Cybin, Arlyn, Austin, Jack and Faith.

Alan was preceded in death by his parents, Nancy (Stoeckl) and Kenneth F. Hartig; a brother, Baby Kenny; and grandparents, Elvira (Haverland) and George Stoeckl, and Helen (Henkel) and Kenneth A. Hartig.

Alan’s family would like to thank all of the 1st responders and search and rescue teams who assisted in bringing Alan home to us including the following:  Bagley Fire Department, Glen Haven Fire Department, Potosi Fire Department, Cassville Fire Department, Sherrill Fire Department, Grant County Emergency Management, Christian Aid Ministries Search and Rescue, Dubuque County Conservation, US Fish and Wild Life Agent, Dubuque DNR, Wisconsin DNR, Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office, Dubuque Underwater Search and Rescue Team and the University of Dubuque Flight Operations and Management.  Words cannot express how grateful we are!  We also want to thank our family at Behr’s for all of their support throughout the years.

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

Helen M. Buelow

Helen M. (Link) Buelow, age 96, of Dubuque, passed away at 6:20 a.m., on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Bethany Home.  To celebrate Helen’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 2921 Central Avenue.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Helen was born on February 27, 1926, in Balltown, Iowa, daughter of Frank and Catherine (Sigwarth) Link.

Helen was united in marriage to the love of her life, William Charles Buelow, on December 2, 1950, at Sacred Heart Church.  They were blessed with 2 children and were married for 30 years before Bill passed away on June 16, 1981.  Helen was a hard worker and was employed as a trimmer at Dubuque Packing Company for several years until her well earned retirement.  She was a member of Holy Ghost Church,  UFCW Local 150-A, and the John Deere Retirees.  Helen could regularly be found enjoying the sunshine and fresh air while sitting on her porch in Sageville where she lived for over 50 years.  Helen loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She also loved playing cards, especially Euchre, and enjoyed playing in tournaments at UAW Local #94, the Eagles Club, and Windsor Park.  Helen enjoyed traveling throughout the US, Europe, Bahamas and Mexico.  She will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish Helen’s memory include

her children,
Peggy Fuller, Dubuque, IA
and Kevin (Saadia) Buelow, Dubuque, IA;

four grandchildren,
Jason (Alison) Fuller,
Jennifer (Eric) Even,
Christopher Buelow
and Michael (Ashley) Buelow;

five great-grandchildren,
Aria Fuller, Brooks Even, Ryan Meyer, Zachary Buelow and Sophia Buelow;

and several nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Buelow; her siblings, Clifford (Nellie) Link, Mildred (Tony) Jaeger, Lucille (Arnold) Auderer, Marie (Charles) Bauer, Al (Christine) Link, Catherine (Joe) Tigges, Francis (Katherine) Link and Ivanelle (Roland) Weiland; and her special friend Alvin Brimeyer.

Helen’s family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff of Bethany Home, and Hospice of Dubuque, for their kind and compassionate care of Helen.

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

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

Glen L. Boehme

Glen L. Boehme, Jr., age 81, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Des Moines, IA, completed his earthly journey on June 24, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Glen’s life, a private family service will be held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Glen’s family.

Glen was born on May 23, 1941, in Des Moines, IA, a son to Glen L. and Lillian M. (Manattini) Boehme.  He worked at the Des Moines Water Works and upon retirement moved to Dubuque to be closer to family.  He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Glen include,

his loving wife,
Dianna E. Boehme, Dubuque, IA;

his daughter,
Dena (Kevin) Nekuinda, Dubuque, IA;

his grandchildren,
Aubrey Nekuinda, Salt Lake City, UT,
and Isabella Nekuinda, Dubuque, IA;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Glen was preceded in death by his parents.

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

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

Jeanne L. Studelska

Jeanne L. Studelska, 89, of Dubuque, Iowa formerly of Minnesota and South Dakota, passed away on June 22nd, 2022, at Ennoble Manor.

Visitation will be held on Monday June 27, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A Prayer Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. with Deacon David Roth officiating. Burial will be held in St. Casimir Parish Cemetery in Wells, Minnesota on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.

Jeanne was born on April 8th, 1933, in Minnesota, daughter of Frederick and Veronica (Forbes) Ruffing. She attended grade school, high school, and business college. She married Robert Studelska on October 1st, 1955, in Wells, Minnesota, and later divorced in 1978.

She worked at Finley Hospital as an office manager, Fuerste, Jurgens, Sudmeier Attorneys at Law, and Dubuque County Courthouse in the Auto License Department. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America- Parkston, South Dakota, and American Business Women (ABW) of Dubuque.

Jeanne enjoyed ceramic painting, decoupage, plastic canvas, bingo, and adding to her doll collection, but most importantly she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends- especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her children Bernadette (Studelska) Tigges, Mark (Deborah) Studelska, and Stephen (Tammy) Studelska; grandchildren Anthony Tigges, Gregory, Daniel, Jade, and Jasper Studelska; greatgrandchildren Makaila, Adriana, Stassi, Krisley, Atreus, and two on the way; sister Sr. Thomas More (Therese); and sister-in-law Linda Ruffing.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents Frederick and Veronica, brothers Robert and John, and sister Meri Kay.

Thank you to the wonderful staff at Ennoble Manor, Care Initiatives Hospice, and Leonard Funeral Home for their excellent care of our Mom through this difficult time.

Carm Dean

Carm “Carmelita” Dean, 73, of Dubuque, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at home.

Family and friends may gather to celebrate Carm from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, June 27, at Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road, Dubuque.

Carmelita Peggy Correll was born on May 10, 1949, to Edward and Deloras (Bettcher) Correll.

She is survived by her children, Ken (Stephany) Dean, Amy (Gary) Hantelmann, Shawntel (Steve) Schmitt, Dan (Megan) Dean, and Dennis (Corrinna) Dean; her grandchildren, Cody (Becca) Petersen, Breanna, Dylan, Brandyn, and Izzy Dean, Jared and Kaylee Hantelmann, Carter Daack, Carson Daack, Gavin Schmitt, Michael Dean, Tylor and Payton Dean; her great-grandchildren, Aaliyah, Abigail, Kristoff, and Flynn. She is also survived by her mother, Delores Correll; and her siblings, Ann (Jeff) Haas, and Tom (Amy) Correll.

Carm was preceded in death by her father, and her husband, Jerry Dean, on August 29, 2016.

Carm’s family wishes to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque, Mercy One staff, and Paramount for all their help and care.
In lieu of flowers, a Carmelita Dean memorial fund has been established.

The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements.

Sr. Vivian C. Wilson, BVM

Sister Vivian C. Wilson, BVM (Lauren), 94, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

A Memorial Gathering will be Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. (Mask are required.) The Sharing of Memories is at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. Sister Vivian donated her body to science. Burial will be at a later date. The services may be viewed through live videostream beginning at 9:15 a.m. at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/

Sister Vivian was an elementary teacher in Fort Dodge, Iowa; Rapid City and Lead, S.D.; and Chicago, where she also served as an admissions counselor and assistant director of the Business Administration Institute at Mundelein College.  She ministered as director of religious education in Chicago Heights, Ill.

She was born on April 20, 1928, in Lusk, Wyo., to Marvin and Laura (Sheridan) Wilson. She entered the BVM congregation Feb. 2, 1948, from St. Anthony Parish, Casper, Wyo. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1950, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1955.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Marvin, Howard, and William Wilson; and sisters: Mryl Wilson, Lois Adams, Rosemary Anderson, and Nancy Miller.  She is survived by nieces, nephews, and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 74 years.

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

Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Homes, 2659 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002 is in charge of arrangements.