Obituaries Archive

Leo L. Molitor

Leo L. Molitor, 85, of Dubuque, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, in the comforting company of his adoring family. Born November 1, 1936, in Galena, Illinois, he was one of six children born to Leo and Ethel Molitor.

Leo married Carol Harry on August 11, 1956. This union blessed them with three children, Michelle, Mary, and Patrick. Together, they shared over three decades of marriage before her passing in 1993. He faithfully provided for his family by making his career as a molder for Morrison Brothers, retiring in 1999 after 39 years of loyal service.

Bowling, knife collecting, and fishing were all pastimes Leo thoroughly enjoyed. He also liked rooting for his favorite baseball team- the Cubs or the Brewers- depending on who was playing better that year. He also liked to watch WWE wrestling, and he loved his dogs.

Leo was a selfless man who put his best effort into anything he did- he lived fully, laughed loudly, and loved wholly. He will be dearly missed by those he leaves behind which include his children: Michelle Molitor of Dubuque, Patrick G. Molitor (Ruby Nowakowski) of Casper, WY, and Mary (Eric) Williams of Riverview, FL; his grandchildren: Jessica (Brian) Johnson of Chaska, MN, Courtney Molitor of Hudson, WI, and Saleena (Olumide) Alege of Prairieville, LA; his great-grandchildren Luca and Landen Johnson, and “Little” Leo Alege. He is further survived by his sister, Rosie Davis; his brother, Jim Molitor; and his long-time companion, Regina Castiglione.

Leo was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his brother, Floyd Molitor; and his sisters, Susie Brimeyer and Joyce Schoenhardt.

A very special thank you is extended by Leo’s family to the medical staff on the 4th floor of Finley Hospital, especially to Dr. Chao, Dr. Herman, Nurse Chris, and comfort care staff, Lynn and Peggy. Your exceptional care will never be forgotten. They would also like to acknowledge the unwavering friendship and assistance Lynn Hinkel so selflessly provided- Thank you.

A celebration of Leo’s life will be held in the summer of 2023.

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

Glenice Oliver

Glenice “GG” Oliver, 74, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at home.

Memorial services will be held at noon, Tuesday, September 6, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, with Rev. Calvin Konop officiating. To view the funeral livestream please visit https://m.youtube.com/c/StPeterLutheranDubuque. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK is entrusted with the arrangements.

GG was born on December 11, 1947, in Dubuque, the daughter of Donald and Gloria (Witter) Hochberger.

She married Lee Oliver on May 23, 1994, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church.

GG worked in the dietary department at Finley Hospital for many years. Her favorite job was working as the Cat Mascot for KATF radio station broadcasting.

GG was a fun-loving, sweet lady. She enjoyed attending social gatherings with her family and friends, and spending time with her sister, DD. She also enjoyed cheering on her nephews at their ball games.

GG loved being around children. She was a volunteer at extracurricular school activities at Fulton Elementary School for many years.

Before joining St. Peter Lutheran Church, she was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, where she had her husband, Lee, served as ushers.

She is survived by her sister, DD Bowman; brother, Ned (Donna) Hochberger; nephews, Cory Bowman and Eric (Samantha) Bowman; great-nephew, Tucker Bowman and great- niece, Amelia Bowman.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother-in-law, Russ Bowman; aunts and uncles; and cousins.

A Glenice Oliver Memorial Fund has been established where her family will send donations to her favorite charities.

Anthony J. Jimenez

Anthony John “Tony” Jimenez, 40, of Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, in Tampa, Florida.

Anthony John Jimenez was born November 6th, 1981, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  He lived his life with his loving family and amazing caretakers, JJ and Constance.  Tony is survived by his parents Dan and Judy Jimenez of Le Mars and Clinton, Iowa, his sister Erica Jimenez, his brother Tim Jimenez (wife Shannon, children Cody and Zia), his sister Emily Jimenez-Baird (husband Steve, children Madilynn and Landon), and his Grandmother Laveta Brady. He is preceded in death by his Maternal Grandfather George H Brady, Paternal Grandmother Lois Locer-Jimenez, and Paternal Grandfather Daniel Jimenez II.  Tony was a graduate of Freedom High School Class of 2004.  Later, he was a student of LYF – Live Your Function and he certainly brought joy to all those around him with his infectious smile, strength and determination through all of life’s trials and tribulations.  He was known as the glue of the family and showed everyone what true love was. Tony was a living angel to all who knew him.

A memorial service celebrating “Tony’s” life will be held at 11 A.M., Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

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

June M. Deppe

June M. (Droessler) Deppe, 73 of Bellevue, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics following a sudden accident.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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

June was born February 21, 1949, the daughter of Howard and Katherine “Kay” (Flogel) Droessler.  She graduated from Bellevue Marquette High School  in 1967 and then attended Capri Beauty College.  June married David Deppe on May 18, 1968.  Dave was serving in the US Marines, so June joined him in Memphis, TN and then Bufford, SC during his service time.  They moved back to Bellevue in 1972 and have resided in their current home since 1975 at Spruce Creek.  June worked as a beautician, raised her family at home, then returned to work at Ensign and finally retiring from McGraw-Hill.  She enjoyed doing ceramics in her earlier years, quilting, and she was a great cook.   June adored her family and especially her grandchildren and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her husband, David; their sons, Brian (Tammy) Deppe and Craig Deppe; granddaughters, Paige and Taylor Deppe; siblings, Bruce (Deb) Droessler and Shirley (Pat) Cloos; and numerous extended relatives.

June was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Kay Droessler; and her, father and mother in-law, Ardell and Lois Deppe.

Cards and Condolences may be mailed to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home 100 N. 6th St. Bellevue, IA  52031 c/o June Deppe Family.

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

Dale E. Bodell

Dale E. Bodell, 91, of Dubuque, IA, and formerly Galena, IL passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Stonehill Health Center, Dubuque. A funeral service will be held at Noon, Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may call after 10 AM until the time of service. The burial will be later.

Dale was born November 29, 1930, and raised in Galena, IL where his days were spent in “the great outdoors” doing all the things he loved – fishing, hunting, and walking through the woods. Dale loved the farm so much, that he chose to raise his family there. His hard work not only provided a livelihood, but an adventurous, fun haven for friends and neighbors to gather.  You could always be sure there would be an abundance of laughs, love, and food at the Bodell farm.

Dale was extraordinarily proud of his family. He and his first wife, Patricia McCarthy had five children, Paul Bodell, Lynn Austin, Debra Holmes, Karin Bingham, and Teri Jones. Twelve grandchildren, Patrick and Amy Bodell, Kellie Sacra, Tiffany Millinder, Carrie Alford, Andrew Holmes, Carissa Quinteros, Liz Kline, Alex Magersuppe; Macy and Sally Jones, and eighteen great-grandchildren, Ellie Bodell, Gio, and Bella Martinez; Trae, Kaden, Noah, Zoe, Gracen, and Selah Millinder; Olivia, Justice, and Andrew Holmes; Luca and Mateo Quinteros; Ellie and Avery Kline; Sophie and Liam Magersuppe.  Although most of his family resided in Florida, he kept in contact with yearly visits, and frequent phone calls. The art from his grandchildren adorned his room at Stonehill.  Dale lived well and loved everything he had.

Thank you, Dad, Grandpa for loving us so beautifully. We are honored to carry on your legacy. When the time came to leave the farm, Dale excelled in his new career with the Electrolux Corporation. His energy, integrity, and strong work ethic in sales were rewarded with many accolades from the company. He served as branch manager in Dubuque, and retired servicing machines. Many of his clients knew him well and came to call him a friend. It was at this time that he met his lifelong companion, Elaine Owens. For over forty years they shared adventures, good meals, and loved life together. They particularly enjoyed their travel to the Western states and Alaska. But their true passion was fishing and deer hunting with Brad and Terry! They shared endless hours at Lake Galena, and many summers at Lake Wabana in Minnesota. Dale was an integral part of all celebrations in Elaine’s family and brought his signature sense of humor to each gathering. Elaine’s family will also mourn Dale’s passing. They include Pam (Monte) Thorpe and family, Bradley Owens and family, Michelle Owens, Peggy Owens, Kenny Busby, and Terry Hohmann.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Louise (Peters) Bodell, and his siblings, LaVern (Wilbur) Zeal, Violet (Bertram) Harney, Bill (Mona) Bodell, and Ruth (Ellsworth) Glick, a grandson, Christopher Holmes, and his former wife, Patricia.

The family requests no flowers. Please consider a memorial in Dale’s name to Stonehill Health Center or Hospice of Dubuque. Sincere thanks to the devoted staff at Stonehill for the loving care provided to Dale over the last few years.

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

Margaret Cooke

Margerete “Marge” Cooke, 86, of Galena, IL passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022, At Prairie Ridge Memory Care Unit, Galena. A celebration of life will be held at 5 PM, Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may call after 4 PM until the time of service. The burial will be held at a later date.

Marge was born in Chicago, IL to parents Frederick J. and Rose Wemlinger. Marge attended Arlington Heights High School and graduated with the Class of 1953. She married her beloved John D. Cooke III on October 23, 1976. Among her first jobs, Marge worked for Union Tank Car Company in Chicago, before her long career working for the McDonald’s Corporation starting, as a Secretary to Ray Kroc and other key personnel and working her way up to a Corporate Office. Marge was instrumental in promoting women in the McDonald’s Corporation. Marge retired from McDonald’s Corporate Headquarters in Oak Brook, IL. After retirement, Marge and her husband John moved permanently to Galena. Marge enjoyed her life in Galena with many good friends, family, and community involvement. She has generously contributed her time and resources to Galena and the greater community area. The Galena Historical Society and the Hope Foundation were among many organizations that she supported and served.

Marge is survived by her brother, Fredric (Cathie) Wemlinger, sister, Rosemarie Garth, nieces and nephews, William (Wendy) Garth, Steve (Gina) Garth, Jeff Garth, Sue (Scott) Wemlinger Coffman, grand nieces and nephews, Nick Garth, Alexa Garth, and Alyssa Garth, stepchildren, John Cooke IV, Paul (Sue) Cooke, and all the Cooke grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Marge was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John D. Cooke III, aunt, Margarette Hill, brother-in-law, William Garth Sr., nephew, Michael Wemlinger, and stepson, James Cooke, and stepdaughter-in-law, Robin wife of John Cooke IV.

The family would like to thank Prairie Ridge and Prairie Ridge Memory Care staff, including Tonya, Suzy, and Paul. Dr. Richard Farrell, and the staff of the Hospice of Dubuque.

Memorials can be made to the Galena Historical Society or the Hope Foundation. “We will never forget Marge’s love and kindness. We will miss her dearly.”

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

Marilyn J. Miller Bartee

Marilyn Joyce Miller Bartee, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2022.  Marilyn was born on June 10, 1931, in Davenport, Iowa to Gerald Dawson and Thelma Grace Waugh Miller.  Marilyn grew up in Delmar, Iowa, and graduated salutatorian from Delmar High School at sixteen years of age.  She attended Business College in Omaha, Nebraska.  After her graduation, she moved to Davenport, Iowa and accepted a position as secretary at Skelly Oil Company.

Marilyn met the late Dr. H. Edward Bartee, Jr., ( Ed was a student at Palmer Chiropractic College), at a United Methodist Young Adult function.  The couple were married at Delmar United Methodist Church on May 4, 1952, and lived in Davenport until Ed graduated.   In 1953, the couple and their three month old son moved firstly to Port St. Joe, Florida, and secondly, to Pensacola, Florida, in 1955.  Marilyn stayed quite busy setting up and running the business side of  Bartee Chiropractic Clinic while raising four children. In the later part of the 1980’s, Marilyn took her secretarial and business skills to Spain Wellness Center, where she worked until Dr. Bill Spains’s retirement.

Marilyn was a member of the Pensacola Women’s Club, involved in numerous activities and fund-raisers at Pensacola Yacht Club, Scenic Hills Country Club, as well as the Pensacola Lions Club, and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Posse.  She was a member of the Court of the Krewe of La Fiete, a Member of the Board at the Pensacola YWCA, and a Red Cross Volunteer at Baptist Hospital.   She was an exceptional cook and baker, loved to entertain, and her door was always open, where she welcomed many of her “children” with a meal and a bed throughout the years.  Marilyn, was an avid reader, a season ticket holder to the Pensacola Opera, and loved to travel,  and she especially enjoyed  her adventures with her dear friends and siblings.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents and sister Beverly Jean Miller Grable.  She is survived by her children Thomas Edward Bartee of Malibu, California, Douglas Charles (Hilary) Bartee of Pensacola, Florida, Dawn Elizabeth Bartee (Gary) Bagaas of Pensacola, Florida, David Lawson Bartee of Pensacola Beach, Florida and grandchildren.  Her surviving siblings are Jeanette Faye Miller Wiggins of Rock Island, Illinois, Virginia Rae Miller Schurbon of Kooskia, Idaho, Guila Lee Miller of Milan, Illinois, and Richard Arden Miller of Bettendorf, Iowa.

A graveside service and burial celebrating her life will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Pensacola, Florida.

The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.  Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Linda L. Ruble

Linda L. Ruble, 69, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on August 29th, 2022, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque.

Family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 6th, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A Celebration of Linda’s life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Linda was born on October 2nd, 1952, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Robert and Loraine (Petsch) Twining.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her best friend Linda. She also loved watching the Minnesota Vikings, and her dog, Lulu. She enjoyed her retirement from Humach by spending time with her partner Earl.

Linda is survived by her son Craig (Mizpah) Schroeder, daughter Sharon (Justin Birch) Bartlett, son-in-law Matt Bartlett, 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, brothers, Glen (Laura) Loper and Robert (Connie) Twining, sister Laurie (David) Prine, brothers-in-law Bob, Scott, and Doug Coulson, sisters-in-law Cheryl Rohr and Robin Kelleher, and father-in-law Al Coulson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Sharon, husband Terry, son Tim, mother-in-law Mary Lou Coulson, and special friend Zada.

Dolores M. Owsley

Dolores Mae “Dee” Owsley, 93, of Stonehill Health Center, passed away on August 27, 2022, at Stonehill.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 1st, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Rev. Steven Rosonke officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of mass Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa, is assisting the family.

Dolores was born September 9, 1928, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, the daughter of Alois and Marie (Voelker) Didesch. She married Leonard J. Owsley on September 21, 1965 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. They shared 55 happy years together until his passing on September 9, 2022.

Dolores graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic grammar school, and the former Immaculate Conception Academy. She then attended Clarke College where she earned her certificate inLibrary Science. She was employed at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library for 20 years.

Dolores loved gardening, golfing, boating, cross word puzzles, and books. She was an avid reader who enjoyed mysteries and historical novels. She collected unusual paper weights from around the world and loved spending time with her friends. Dolores was a volunteer for the American Red Cross for many years and also Project Concern. She was chairperson for the I.C.A. Alumnae Class of 1946 for over 35 years.

Dolores is survived by her sister in-law Gladys Didesch, of Dubuque, a niece Debra (Glen) Schumock of Geneva, IL, their three children Collin of New Haven, CT, Grant of Baltimore, MD, and Ava of Champaign, IL; and her nephew Alan (Laurie) Didesch of Northbrook IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Leonard; her brother Al Didesch, and her sister Wilma Didesch.

The family would like to thank the staff of Stonehill especially the 3rd floor and to Hospice of Dubuque for all the wonderful care and kindness they extended to Dee.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Dubuque Humane Society or Hospice of Dubuque.

Patricia A. Nauman

Patricia Ann Nauman, 85, of Dubuque, IA, was welcomed into Heaven on August 28th, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday September 3rd, 2022, at Church of the Resurrection with Father Phillip Gibbs officiating. Private burial will be in Mount Calvary at a later date. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 2nd, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road. Visitation will also be held after 10:00 a.m. at the church on Saturday until time of mass.

Patricia was born on December 1st, 1936, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Leo and Elsie (Stuchlmeyer) Link. She was united in marriage to Ronald Nauman on December 8th, 1972. She graduated high school from The Visitation and went on to work at Rosheks. She retired from the City of Dubuque as a police, fire, and emergency dispatcher after nearly 25 years, where she touched peoples’ lives through her dedicated service.

She cherished her family and time spent with them. She loved baking, cooking, and entertaining. Everyone raved about her chip dip and famous sugar cookies during the holidays. Mom adored her 22 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She was their biggest fan and cheerleader, attending countless sporting events, dance recitals, and school activities.

Mom was the ultimate animal lover. We were surrounded by pets as we grew up. We often joked that she loved her dogs more than she loved her children. She appreciated nature, gardening, family camping trips, bonfires, traveling, and she cherished spending days relaxing and boating on the Mississippi River. She was adventurous and at 82, she climbed into a hot air balloon for a glorious ride.

She had a fondness for Neil Diamond and attended many of his concerts. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Green Bay Packers fan.

She was the most beautiful, kind, sweet, caring, courageous, strong, and hardworking woman. Mom constantly nurtured and selflessly cared for others, which included her husband and our sister during their last years on Earth. She was our saint and such an inspiring role model for us. Her love will echo on in our hearts forever.

She is survived by her children, Kerry (Tim) Dickens, T.J. (Christi) Stecklein, Tim (Lynnette) Stecklein, Todd (Dianne) Stecklein, Tye (Aimee) Stecklein, daughter-like-granddaughter Mollie Stecklein; her Step Children, Jeff (Lawana) Nauman, Jill (Lanny) Loague, Nick (Marsha) Nauman; her beloved dogs, Raji, Prince and Princess; her 22 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ron and beloved daughter Kelly.

In lieu of flowers, a Patricia Nauman Memorial Fund has been established.

Our family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr Mark Janes and Hospice of Dubuque.

Teresa A. LoBianco

Teresa Arlene LoBianco, 72, of Dubuque, peacefully passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at home, surrounded by family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 2, 2022, at the Church of Resurrection, with Rev. Phil Gibbs officiating.  A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, September 1, at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road, where a wake service will begin at 7p.m. Burial will be in the Resurrection Parish Cemetery in Asbury, Iowa.

Teresa was born on July 25, 1950, in Dubuque, daughter of Harold and Dorothy (McLaughlin) Kamentz.

She was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School, class of 1968.  She was employed as an administrative assistant for Dubuque Packing Co., then as a switchboard operator at the University of Dubuque until her retirement.

She married Deacon Timothy J. LoBianco on May 20, 1972, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Over the years, Teresa was a devoted parishioner of St. Mary’s, St. Joseph the Worker, St. Patrick’s, and the Church of Resurrection, all in Dubuque, where she often served as an eucharistic minister and usher.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Casey (Cory) Thein; granddaughter, Peyton, all of Dubuque; twin sister, Elessa Vath of Dubuque; siblings, Sharon Pluemer, of Dubuque, Victoria (David) Jackson of Otsego, Minnesota, and Michael Kamentz, of Des Moines; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tony LoBianco and Kathy (Steve) Tschiggfrie, both of Dubuque and Ann (Steve) Osterberger, of East Dubuque, Illinois; dear friend, Lori (Bill) Rokusek of Asbury, Iowa; aunt, Sr. Shirley Kamentz, of Dubuque; uncle, Richard (Som) Kamentz of Stuart, Florida; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, whom she loved.

Teresa was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; parents in law, Stanley and Mary LoBianco; brothers-in-law, Daniel Pluemer and Joseph LoBianco and sisters-in-law, Lisa LoBianco and Traci LoBianco; and beloved cat, Milo.

Teresa was faithful to family, friends and her community and will be dearly missed.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be granted to the Dubuque Regional Humane Society or the Dubuque Rescue Mission.

Yvonne Torres

Yvonne Torres, 82 of East Dubuque, IL passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at her home. A celebration of life will be held later. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family.

She was born May 27, 1940, in Mo the daughter of Verdie and Pauline (Cunningham) Webster. Yvonne was united in marriage to Julieus Torres in San Diego, CA and he preceded her in death on August 27, 2015.

She is survived by her five children, Richard (Andrea), Julie (Bob), Jeanette (Curtis), Jennifer, and Julieus (Colleen), and fifteen grandchildren, Nicholas, AJ, Chris, Curtis, Daniel, David, William, Johnny, Ashley, Cody, Connor, Jewls, Calvin, Lily, and Maddie, thirteen great-grandchildren, Riley, Gage, Tiffany, Alya, Alissa, Madison, Carly, Addy, Curtis II, Matt, Joe, Brooklyn, and baby girl Dawson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a son, Jerry. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque for their care and compassion.

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

Rosemary S. Menke

Survivors include her children: Steven (Sandy) Menke of New Vienna, Janet (Mike) Tegeler and Judy Neuhaus both of Manchester, Tim (Sue) Menke of Plano, TX, grandchildren: Sarah (Alan A.J.) Finzel, Travis Rausch, Megan Rausch, Mark (Jill) Tegeler, Jennifer (Jim) Harbach, Michelle (Jason) Maiers, Matt Neuhaus, Nathan (Sarah) Neuhaus, Phil (Olivia) Neuhaus, Amy (Jeff) DeMoss, Holly (Aaron) Tucker, Nick Menke, Michael Menke, 14 great grandchildren, siblings: Lorraine Burkle, Leona Berger, sister-in-law, Dorothy Wille and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Susie (Meyer) Wille, parents-in-law, Hugo and Hilda (Willenbring) Menke, her husband, Vic in 2009, son-in-law, Mike Neuhaus in 2017, siblings: Elizabeth (LaVern) Hoeger, Lawrence (Margie) Wille, Donald (JoAnn) Wille, in-laws: Tony (Rose) Menke, Al (Doris) Menke, Clara (Eldon) Steffensmeier, Bernie Burkle.

The family would like to thank Mercy Senior Care and Hospice of Dubuque staff for all your kindness and wonderful care provided to Rosemary.  She made friends with all of you!

Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville is assisting the family and information is available at www.kramerfuneral.com.  Online condolences and memorials may be sent to Kramer Funeral Home,  750 12th Ave SW, Dyersville, IA  52040.

Alan W. Schlarmann

Alan W. Schlarmann, age 64, of Dubuque, passed away at 8:14 a.m., on Monday, August 29, 2022, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab.  To celebrate Alan’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be a parish scripture service held at 7:00 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, September 2, 2022, at St. Donatus Church, St. Donatus, Iowa, with Rev. Robert G. Gross officiating.  Burial will be in St. Donatus Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Dubuque Post 6.

Alan was born on August 17, 1958, in Jackson County, Iowa, son of Eugene and Imelda (Budde) Schlarmann.

Alan was born in Bellevue and raised in Dubuque.  He honorably served his country with the U.S. Army in Germany.  He was united in marriage to Erma Maturan Labolabo on March 25, 2013, in the Philippines.  Alan was always a hard worker and was employed as a chef at the Toll Bridge Inn and Copper Kettle.  Alan has worked as an industrial maintenance technician at Hormel for the past 10 years.  When he wasn’t working Alan enjoyed going hunting, shooting and tinkering in his garage.  He liked getting out on the open road riding his motorcycle and keeping up with current events.  Alan especially loved spending time with his family and shopping with Erma was one of his favorite activities.  He also enjoyed spending time out in his yard with his dog Koko and his friends and neighbors.  Alan was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish Alan’s memory include

his wife,
Erma Schlarmann, Dubuque, IA;

his children,
Tara (Joe) Henry, Waverly, IA,
Jayson Schlarmann, Waterloo, IA
and Heather Haas, Dubuque, IA;

his step-son,
MJ Labolabo, Ichon, Philippines;

his grandchildren,
Hadley, Hayden, Harlowe, Isabella, Brendyn, Ryleigh, Kyler, Carter and Delaney;

and his siblings,
Dennis Schlarmann,
Dale (Julie) Schlarmann,
Sandy (Dick) Birch,
Brian (Arli) Schlarmann,
Marlene (Greg) Hying,
Mike (Sharon) Schlarmann
and Barb (Doug) Stoughton;

many nieces and nephews.

Alan was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Rosann Rammel; and a sister-in-law, Rose Schlarmann.

Alan’s family would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support and all of the visitors that have come and spent time with Alan these past weeks.

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 Schlarmann Family.

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

Francis M. Miller

Francis “Frank” M. Miller, 87, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Stonehill Health Center, dying peacefully in his sleep, in the arms of his beloved wife.

Funeral services will be held at Holy Spirit Parish, Sacred Heart Church, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM on Friday, September 2nd, 2022, with Rev. Steve Garner presiding. Friends may visit from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the church on Thursday, September 1st, 2022, or after 9:30 AM on Friday, prior to mass.  Private family interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Key West at a later date. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.

He was born Aug. 30, 1934, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Francis and Virginia (Plamondon) Miller. He grew up on his parents’ farm in Castle Grove, IA (west of Monticello), and attended a one-room country school to 3rd grade and then Sacred Heart Grade School and High School in Monticello, IA. He graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, IA, in 1955 with a B.S. degree in Mathematics at the age of 20.

He married Mary Anne Kuriger of Monticello on June 12, 1956, at Sacred Heart Church in Monticello. He and Mary Anne were married for 66 years and were blessed with six children, 10 grandchildren and12 great-grandchildren.

He excelled as a High School Teacher in Anamosa, IA, and Marshalltown, IA, and taught in the Community College in Marshalltown for 5 years before joining the faculty of Loras College in Dubuque, IA. He retired in 1994 after 30 years as Emeritus Prof. of Physics. At Loras he was a Charter Member of the Faculty Senate and served on many other faculty committees. He was also a visiting professor at the sister college to Loras, Eichi University in Osaka, Japan – teaching English for one semester, while on sabbatical leave from Loras. During his years at Loras Frank served for over 20 years as the first Director of Heitkamp Planetarium and Observatory, presenting programs to over 100,000 people, many on school field trips or with their Friday night babysitters. Over  the years, Frank was  named a General Electric Science Fellow for study at Case Institute in Cleveland, OH; a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant recipient for study at the National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN; a one year NSF grant to the Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, CO, which enabled him to get a Master’s degree for teaching in Basic Sciences with emphasis in Physics; a Shell Merit Fellowship for study at Stanford University; an NSF grant to the Univ. of N. Dakota, Grand Forks, to learn FORTRAN programming, which enabled him to teach the first FORTRAN course at Loras; and an NSF summer grant for research study in Health Physics at the Lawrence Radiation Lab. (LRL) at U. C. Berkeley. This last grant resulted in LRL offering Prof. Miller employment for research in Health Physics for the next four summers. He believed that summer research and academic year teaching were an ideal combination. He also taught astronomy at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY for two summers. Near the end of his teaching career, he was awarded a summer fellowship at Harvard Univ. to study “charge coupled devices” which revolutionized telescopic photography and are the basis of all modern cameras. Coincidentally the Director of that program was formerly a student who frequently attended Frank’s planetarium programs.

He was a parish member at Sacred Heart (now part of Holy Spirit Parish) for 56 years and was very active at Holy Spirit Parish serving as a lay Communion distributor, lector, Mass server (over a lifetime period of 72 years), Sacristan, was a member of the handbell choir, a past Parish Trustee, past member of the School Board, and Chair of the Sacred Heart Church Renovation (completed in the year 2000) and Fund Raising Committees. His most recent Church related activity was writing and narrating a script for a DVD, entitled “The Jewels of Sacred Heart” detailing the unique stained glass windows and other treasured art-work/paintings in this historic church.

He and Mary Anne lived in Anamosa, IA, Boulder, CO, Marshalltown, IA, Hamilton, NY, Oak Ridge, TN, Dubuque, IA, the San Francisco CA area, Grand Forks, N. Dakota, Cambridge, MA, and Osaka, Japan, all depending on Frank’s teaching and research assignments. When traveling to these destinations the family enjoyed tent-camping along the way. Making trips to the east coast or west coast areas enabled them to experience such wonders of nature as the Grand Canyon, the Rocky Mountains, Niagara Falls, the Pacific Ocean, and many National Parks along the way.

He received the Iowa Governor’s award for volunteer service, particularly for serving several years on the Foster Care Review Board, and volunteering, for 16 years, at Stonehill Care Center and Sunnycrest Manor. At various times he was a member of the City of Dubuque’s Citizen’s Advisory Committee, the Environmental Stewardship Commission, and an original member of the Citizen’s Advisory Council for the Bee Branch Flood Mitigation Project. In 2001 he received the Loras College Distinguished Alumnus Award for service provided to the college as a faculty member and in 1994 received the John Henry Cardinal Newman award for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership.

Frank was a Master Gardener and he and Mary Anne took pride in their yard which was often described as a “mini arboretum” and contained a pergola and waterfall, all designed and constructed by them. Their garden, which contained over 100 plant species, was one of the gardens included in the 2006 Master Gardener Tour of Gardens. In 1987 they constructed a “passive solar greenhouse”, attached to their home which enabled them to efficiently heat their home and produce a wide variety and quantity of seedlings for family and friends. Frank was a Charter Member and past-president of the Tri-State Garden Club.

Throughout his life, he and Mary Anne were involved in many religious and spiritual activities including the teaching of parish CCD, marriage enrichment programs such as “Sponsor Couple”, and they were team couple-leaders in “Marriage Encounter”, various parish renewal programs, like “Renew”, and team members for the Spiritual Life Congress.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Sharon White, her husband Jim,  his son-in-law, Brian Finnegan, daughter-in-law, Maureen Miller, and  sister-in-law Sheila (Jim) Chambers.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne; son: F. Michael (Mary Jane), grand-daughter Nicole, Kansas City, MO, and grand-son Mark and grand-daughter, Rachel, Minneapolis, MN; daughter: Lisa Finnegan, grand-daughter Katie (Dan), and great grand-daughters Lauren and Erin, Platteville, WI; grandson David (Kari), great-grand-daughters Violet and Nora, and great-grandson Nathan, Virginia Beach, VA; grandson Jonathan (Beth), Durham, NC; daughter: Dawn (Chip) Pregler, Dubuque; grand-daughter Ashley Weber (Matt) and great-grandsons Grant, Beau and Quinn, great-grand-daughter, Grace: grandsons: Matt, great-grand-daughter Izzibelle, Dubuque; and Ben (fiancé Audrey Stecher), Fort Collins, CO; son: Daniel (Jackie), and grand-daughter Elizabeth, Dubuque; daughter: Stephanie (Pat Lamb) Miller-Lamb, Portage, WI: and  son Patrick; grandson Vince Lipke (Donna) and great-grand-daughters Katlyn and Autumn, Crown Point, IN.

He is also survived by his brother Kevin (Julie) and family, Monticello, IA., and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be given to Holy Spirit Parish (Sacred Heart Church), the Loras College Planetarium, or the charity of your choice.