Obituaries Archive

Elaine M. Leonard

Elaine Mary (Klostermann) Leonard, 69, of Middleton, Wisconsin passed away on April 4th, 2022, at home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 9th, 2022, at St. Patrick Garryowen Church with Fr. Phillip Kruse and Fr. Mark Osterhaus officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 8th, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be held at 4:00 P.M.

Elaine was born on January 28, 1953, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Lawrence and Armella (Bruggemann) Klostermann.

She is a graduate of Beckman High School class of 1971, Iowa State University class of 1976, The University of Iowa Physical Therapy Program class of 1978, and received her Master’s in Physical Therapy UW-Madison in 1992. She was employed for 34 years as a Physical Therapist at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics.

On June 25, 1982, she was united in marriage to James Leonard of Bernard, Iowa. Elaine had a love for travelling, especially to Door County and Florida; she especially enjoyed spending time in the summer with her nieces and nephews on the lake.

She is survived by her husband Jim Leonard, of Middleton, WI; her sisters Kathy (Ron) Klein, Bonnie Klostermann, JoAnne (Lee) Cairy, Mary (Bill) Donovan, Margie Klostermann, and Jane (Peter) Cobb. Her brothers Bob (Karen) Klostermann, Carl Klosterman, and sister-in-law Marilyn (Tom) Holland.

She was preceded in in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers an Elaine M. Leonard memorial fund will be established.

The family would like to thank Agrace Hospice along with the doctors and nursing staff at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Carbone Cancer Center in Madison, WI for all their wonderful care they gave to Elaine.

M. Paul Blum

M. Paul “Pete” Blum, age 86, of Beetown, WI, completed his earthly journey on April 1, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Pete’s life, his memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at the River Valley Community Church, 1035 Jack Oak Road, Cassville, WI, with Pastor Don Zahurance officiating.  Family and friends of Pete’s may visit from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to the service.  Burial will be in the Cassville Cemetery at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Pete’s family.

Pete was born on September 16, 1935, in Cassville, WI, a son to Albert and Helen (Pendleton) Blum.  He grew up with an instinctual love for family, fellowshipping with friends, and treasured every opportunity he had to savor the best moments in life.  He eventually met his first love, Janet Jamison, and the couple was blessed with many wonderful years together, and 5 children along the way, until she was unfortunately called home in 2009.  Pete discovered love again and in 2011 was united in marriage to Eileen Schumacher, where he was blessed with another 10 years of endearing companionship.  Pete lived a full and abundant life and outside of his 29 years in the maintenance department at John Deere Dubuque Works, and his years as the owner of Grantland Auto Parts, cars were surely his passion.  He enjoyed riding in them, traveling in them, working on them, looking at them, and even raced them in his younger years.  Pete could tell you the year, make and model of any car simply by seeing the taillights or the front bumpers.  He also enjoyed fishing in the boundary waters from time to time along with hunting regularly in his youth, including anything from deer, to morels, to ginseng.  Pete was an avid storyteller as well and never met a stranger who wasn’t soon going to get his ear bent for the exact amount of time he had to spare at that moment.  It’s difficult to imagine a world without Pete moving forward.  His perfectly timed sense of humor (or so he thought), as well as his uninhibited ability to socialize anywhere he found himself always had the natural ability to brighten any day.  We are eternally grateful for the 86 years that the Lord saw fit to share Pete with us and pray that he now finds both peace and comfort from his earthly trials as we wait patiently to see him again one day.  Thank you, Pete, for teaching us to be continually grateful for the real blessings in life and may your legacy find itself weaved quite intricately throughout our lives moving forward.   

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Pete include,

his loving wife,
Eileen Blum, Lancaster, WI;

his children,
Cathy (Dick) Foley, Lancaster, WI,
Karen (Pat) Russell, Potosi, WI,
Dan (Tori) Blum, Lancaster, WI,
Dennis Blum, Potosi, WI,
and Jamie (Angel) Ackerman, Beetown, WI;

his 14 grandchildren;

his 12 great-grandchildren;

his many step-children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren;

his sister,
Phyllis “Ruth” Hunt, Jackson, MI;

his sister-in-law,
Karen Blum, Mankato, MN;

along with countless extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Pete was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet (Jamison) Blum in 2009; his parents, Albert and Helen Blum; his daughter, Becky in infancy; his siblings, Stanly (1st wife Gene, 2nd wife Olga) Blum, Nellie (Ray) Curtis, Glen Blum, Dale (Laura) Blum, Rexford (Teri) Blum, Russell (Francis) Blum, and Alva Blum; and a brother-in-law, Tom Hunt. 

Pete’s family would like to thank all of the Dr’s, nurses, along with family and friends who have helped Pete over these last months.  Your kindness has not gone unnoticed and is very much appreciated. 

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

Joyce E. Den Herder

Joyce E. Den Herder, 90, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, April 3, 2022, at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa.

A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held at 11 A.M., Thursday, April 7, 2022, at United Church of Christ in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the church.  Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

Joyce Elaine Thompson was born on April 21, 1931, in Bismark, North Dakota to James and Anna (Zacharias) Thompson. At the age of 5, Joyce moved with her family to Canby, Minnesota where she would graduate in 1948.  She attended one year of training from Minnesota Teacher Training and taught 6 years for Yellow Medicine County Country Schools where she taught kindergarten through 8^th grade. After the country schools closed, Joyce worked for 3 years for Otter Trail Power Utility in Canby Minnesota.

On March 8, 1958, Joyce married Merle Den Herder at the Presbyterian church in Canby, Minnesota. They eventually made their home in Boyden, Iowa, where two children would join this union, Renea and Tory.  The family moved to Maquoketa, IA in June of 1973.  Joyce worked at Ben Franklin for one year and then was hired on as the billing clerk for the Maquoketa Municipal Electric Utility for 20 years until her retirement on April 29, 1993.

Joyce enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was an amazing seamstress, enjoyed all arts and crafts, gardening, especially the flowers, and she was an active member of the United Church of Christ. In Joyce’s last few years, she spent many hours coloring and loved to share her pictures with everyone.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Renea (Doug) Yarolim of Maquoketa, IA and Tory Den Herder of Maquoketa, IA; 6 grandchildren, Ashley Den Herder, Zachary Den Herder, Shelby Den Herder, Amber Yarolim, Andrew Yarolim, and Austin Yarolim; brother-in-law, Darrell Kriese of Alexandria, MN; sisters-in-law, Muriel (Den Herder) Smith, Ruby Den Herder, and Midge Den Herder; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Merle Den Herder on April 14, 1996, one grandson Jacob Yarolim on June 18, 2006, her parents, and three sisters Arlyn (Ovie) Carlson, Marilys (Roger) Aune and Zelda Kriese.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Jackson County or the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa.

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

James E. Millius Sr.

James “Jim” Edward Millius Sr., 83, of Dubuque Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 2nd, 2022.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5th, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 6th, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory with Father Daniel Knepper officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery with military honors to be accorded by the American Legion Post #6 and the Iowa Army National Guard.

Jim was born on March 14, 1939, son of Bob and Fern “Marie” (Holderman) Millius. He graduated from Senior High School in 1957; and served active duty for the United States Army along with many years with the Army Reserves.  He married the love of his life and best friend, Veronica Beauchamp on June 5th, 1963, in Dubuque Iowa.

Jim worked at the Dubuque Pack for 46 years. He had an unmatched work ethic starting work at a young age and often times working double shifts to provide for his family. Jim loved the outdoors and spent many years hunting. He passed along his love for hunting and the outdoors to his sons and grandsons, teaching them many things over the years. Spending time on the farm brought him great happiness, along with tending to his garden over the years. He enjoyed watching his grandkid’s many sporting events and always cheered them on, never missing a game. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan and enjoyed when his family joined him to watch the game together. Jim had a tender heart, and many were lucky to call him a friend.

Surviving is his wife Veronica of 58 years, their children Dean (Patti) Millius, Rob (Judy) Millius, Ann (Nick) Hosch, Jodi (Charlie) Digmann, all of Dubuque. His 11 grandchildren who were blessed to call him Grandpa, Heidi (Nate) Stevenson, Daniel (Brooke) Millius, Luke, Logan, and Drew Millius, Gracie and Connor Hosch, Tyler Millius, Jamie (Miles) Wille, Mitchell Millius and Jackson Digmann. His great grandchildren, Emma Stevenson and Weston James Wille. His brother Dave Theisen, a sister Sherri (Chuck) Taylor, and many nieces and nephews.

Jim was reunited with his son James “Jimmy” Millius Jr. and his parents Bob and Marie.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all who provided Jim with compassionate care and support including, Hospice of Dubuque, especially Jeremiah, Megan Carter, neighbor Paul and Dr Runde including nurses Bri and Julie.

Eric T. Heller

Eric Thomas “Big E” Heller, 43, of Fayetteville, AR, formerly Galena, IL passed away unexpectantly at home from natural causes. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 AM, on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at St Francis De Sales, Hazel Green, WI with a celebration of life to follow Banfield’s, Swiss Haus. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family.

Eric is the son of Jerry and Ann (Wubben) Heller. Born July 16, 1978, the last of the triplets after “kicking” his sisters out. He graduated from Galena High School in 1996 and continued his education earning an associate degree at Morrison Technical Institute in CAD drafting. After graduation, Eric worked at Eagle Point Software in Dubuque Iowa. He moved to Fayetteville in 2004 and later became a partner in HGM Consultants Inc, and eventually an owner of A Million Miracles Surveying, PLLC.

Eric’s hobbies included playing a good game of Euchre, playing in the family softball tournament, golfing & watching sports with friends and family. He was an avid Green Bay Packer, Wisconsin Badger, and Arkansas Razorback fan. If you knew Eric, he worked hard, played harder, and loved his family and friends unconditionally.

Surviving are his parents Jerry and Ann, his big brother Chad (Lynn) Heller and their children Joseph, John, Lucy, and Ross, of Galena, Brenda (Craig) Neis and their children Olivia, Daniel, and twins Taylor and Max, Oregon, WI, Cindy (Mike) Hefel and their children Ethan, Addie, and Owen, Galena, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and godmother, Betty Wubben “Betty Boop”, and his godfather, Bill Wubben, spiritual godmother Marlene Gehrts. Eric was godfather to Payton Heller, Ethan, Joseph, & Olivia.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Harold and Teresa Heller, maternal grandparents Urban and Veronica Wubben, his aunt Laurie Theill, uncle Harry Wubben, and cousins Lindsay Wubben-Simonini, Sophie Wubben, Skyler Trebian, and Henry Heller.

The Heller family would like to extend a special thank you to all of Eric’s Arkansas friends that became family. The family is requesting no flowers. A scholarship fund in Big E’s name will be established at First Community Bank, Galena.

Online condolences maybe left for the family at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Bernard A. Maiers

Kenneth L. Waugh

Kenneth L. Waugh, 82, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Sunday morning, April 3, 2022, at Crestridge Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Private family graveside services and burial will be held at Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.  A private family visitation will be held at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  There is no public visitation.

Kenneth Lee Waugh was born on May 21, 1939 in Jackson County, Iowa, to Melvin C. “Mike” and Esther M. (Morehead) Waugh.  He grew up in the Andrew and Delmar areas and graduated from Elwood High School.  He married Janis Kay Kemp on November 20, 1961.  Three children were born to this union, Cindy, Bruce and Douglas.

Kenneth was self-employed with Waugh Enterprises most of his life, hauling milk, farming, and doing bulldozing and excavating.  He lastly owned and operated Waugh Tire and Auto Sales in Maquoketa, retiring in 2005.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, Cindy (Larry) Arensdorf of Maquoketa, IA, Bruce (Lori) Waugh of Maquoketa, IA, and Douglas (Peggy) Waugh of Maquoketa, IA; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Cliff (Judy) Waugh of Anamosa, IA.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a grandchild Crystal Waugh.

The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

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

Grace Riley

Grace Riley, 99, of Dubuque, passed away on March 30, 2022 at Luther Manor.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April, 9, 2022 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1755 Delhi Street, Dubuque with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at a later date in Forest Hills Cemetery in Madison, Wisconsin. Condolences may be shared and a live-stream of the funeral service can be viewed on Grace’s obituary under the Photos and Videos tab at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com, or by clicking this link: https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/grace-riley-funeral-service

Grace was born on September 10, 1922, to Alvin and Hilma (Anderson) Johnson in Highland Park, Michigan.

Grace graduated in 1940 from Crystal Falls High School (now Forest Park High School).  She moved to Detroit, Michigan, and worked as a secretary.  She enjoyed Detroit’s culture of theater, musicals, big bands, dancing and dining. She met John Riley, a US Army captain in the office of Chief of Ordnance, Detroit. They were married on September 2, 1944, in Central Methodist Church, Woodward at Grand Circus Park in Detroit.

In 1946, they moved to Dubuque, Iowa, to begin their journey to a long and rewarding life.  They became involved in the community and happily welcomed friends and family into their life.  Grace was a natural hostess who enjoyed company, Mitch Miller Sing-Alongs, and a good meal.

Grace was employed at Younkers for several years and was the go-to person for many Younkers shoppers. She also exercised her artistic flair by designing the ever-changing window displays at the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop.

Grace enjoyed volunteer work.  She dedicated her time and talents in many departments throughout Unity Point Health organization: as a longtime member of the Sunshine Gift Shop at the Unity Point Health Finley Hospital and as a member of the Finley Auxiliary. She volunteered as a poll worker for most of her adult life.

Grace was a devoted member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1755 Delhi Street.  She belonged to the Ruth Circle study group and was a member of the “Quilting Ladies.”

For fun, Grace enjoyed golfing, dancing, symphony concerts and socializing.  Grace enjoyed watching sports and after learning all about hockey from her son-in-law, Sam; she confidently knew more about any sport than her son-in-law, Steve.

Grace is survived by her children; Elizabeth “Betsy” (Samuel) Engbrecht of Dubuque, Iowa, and Jane Riley (Stephen Murray) of Madison, Wisconsin.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, parents in law Edgar F. and Louise Riley; brother, Robert (Nella) Johnson; sister, Evelyn Gipe; and brother in-law, Edgar (Trudy) Riley.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the extraordinary nurses and staff at Luther Manor for the kindness and care given to Grace over the years and to Hospice of Dubuque.

Memorials may be given to the Dubuque Humane Society, the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

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

Steven C. Hute

Steven C. Hute, 67, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Genesid Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Arrangements are under the care of the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

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

Ken Zaug

Ken Zaug, 54, of Dubuque, died Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Dubuque.

Visitation for Ken will be from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

Ken was born August 1, 1967, in Waterloo, IA, the son of James and Donna Jungers Zaug.

He attended Hempstead High School.

Ken had worked for several local manufacturers, including Georgia Pacific/Color-Box, Quebecor, and Andersen Windows and Doors for the past ten years.

He was very proud of his high-quality audio and video equipment. He collected movies, first on VHS and then on DVD, and loved music, especially classic rock. He enjoyed outdoor walks and was known to jump into his car for spontaneous road trips. Family was his number one priority and he was very close to his nieces and nephews.

Survivors include one sister, Cathy (Steve) Korman of Dubuque; one brother, Dan (Janelle) Zaug of Clive, IA; one brother-in-law, Mark Kintzle of Dubuque; eight nieces and nephews, Andy Korman, Stacy (Jamie) Long, Rob (Samantha) Korman, Brandon (Sarah) Zaug, Brett Zaug, Abby Zaug, Jeremy (Kelly) Foht, and Lee Foht; 11 great-nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Teri Noel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Christina Kintzle.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

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 Ken’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Jamison K. Daniel

Jamison K. Daniel, 49, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, in Dubuque, Iowa. Jamison was born May 25, 1972, son of Gary and Deborah (Johnson) Daniel.

There will be a gathering from noon to 2 pm, Wednesday, April 6, at Hills and Dales, 1011 Davis, to celebrate the life of Jamison.

He is survived by his parents, brother, Joshua (Heather) Daniel of Calamus, Iowa, and sister, Jessica (Dan) Clark of Bettendorf, Iowa.  He was uncle to Caitlyn and Jason Daniel, Ty and Kaydan Clark, in addition to having many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He lived at Hills and Dales for 41 years and has had many loving family members there throughout his life.

Memorials may be made to Hills and Dales.

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

Betty J. Gotz

Betty Jane Gotz, 97, of Moline, IL, passed away at the River Crossing Nursing Home on March 30, 2022.

Survivors include her two sons; Joseph (Irene) Gotz, Moline, IL, Richard (Mary) Gotz, Dubuque, IA; two grandchildren and a great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer (Bill) Gotz, and brother, Milas Hicks, and sister, Mary Lou Haynes.

Betty was born at home on October 22, 1924, in Galva, IL, the daughter of Charles and Irene Hicks (Gibbs).  She grew up in Toulon, IL where her father had a barbershop.  Betty met her husband Bill at John Deere Tractor works in Dubuque, Iowa, where they both worked after World War II.  They married on June 19, 1949.  After their marriage she discontinued secular work to focus on her role as housewife and mother caring for her two sons.

Betty and her husband Bill lived in Dubuque, IA, for most of their married life, although during their later years they wintered near Immokalee, FL.  They also lived for some 16 years in Thibodeaux, LA, where Betty became known as an excellent cook.  The many friends she and her husband had were always welcome to enjoy her meals which she took pleasure in preparing.

A turning point came in her life when she studied the Bible and became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1972. She was a member of the Moline, IL Congregation when she died, and was known for her spiritual outlook on life and as a devoted reader of the Bible for 50 years.

A service for family and friends will be held via Zoom given by James Martinolich of Schriever, LA.

Catherine A. Brandel

Catherine A. “Kate” (Lewis) Brandel, age 78, of Dubuque, passed away at 10:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Bethany Home.  To celebrate Kate’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Monday, April 4, 2022, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date following cremation.

Kate was born on March 15, 1944, in Ft. Sumner, New Mexico, daughter of William and Alice (Fleege) Lewis.

Kate graduated from Wahlert High School in 1962, and proudly began her working career as a telephone operator in East Dubuque.  Later, she would put her talents to good use as a Para Professional Assistant to the nurses in the Dubuque Community School District, from 1979 until her retirement in 2008.  She was united in marriage to Donald Brandel on September 23, 1967.  Kate and Don celebrated 53 years of marriage together before he sadly passed away on May 11, 2021.  Kate was always one to keep busy and volunteered as a driver for DuRide.  She found great fulfillment doing this and has driven several hours throughout the years helping those who needed her.  Kate always kept a busy social schedule.  She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially the grandchildren.  She also liked going to the theater to watch movies, and “playing cards” with her fellow card club members was one of her favorite activities.  When she wasn’t on the go, Kate enjoyed listening to jazz music, playing computer games and watching a little TV.  Kate was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma, sister and friend who was a great example of giving of yourself to help others.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish Kate’s memory include

her children,
Ann Brandel, Dubuque, IA
and Dean (Lisa) Brandel, Bettendorf, IA;

3 grandchildren,
Christopher (Kortnie) Poynter and Emma and Ava Brandel;

2 great-granddaughters,
Myla and Murphie Poynter;

her siblings,
Paul (Ann) Lewis, Broadhead, WI,
Helen (Denny) Dorr, Davenport, IA
and Moni (John) Quinn, Hazel Green, WI;

2 sisters-in-law,
Virginia Lewis, Phoenix, AZ
and Darlene “Dolly” Brandel, Dubuque, IA;

and a brother-in-law,
Richard “Dick” (Alvera) Brandel, East Dubuque, IL.

Kate was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald Brandel, a sister, Celia (Monk) Monahan; and a brother, Robert Lewis.

Kate’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Bethany Home for all of the outstanding care they have provided for Kate.

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

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

William Nolan

William “Bill” Nolan, 87, of Key West passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, April 1st, 2022.

Visitation will be Sunday, April 3rd, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a private family wake service at 12:45 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road.

A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 4th, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Key West Church with Father Rodney Allers and Deacon Roger Klaas officiating. Entombment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Iowa Army National Guard.

Bill was born July 29, 1934, son of John and Frances Nolan.  He married Rosemary Theisen on May 3, 1958, at Holy Cross Catholic Church.

He graduated from Loras Academy in 1952 and served in the US Army as a cook from 1952-1954 and since then, he never cooked another meal in his life.

He worked at the Dubuque Pack for 46 years and farmed on his family farm since 1973 when his parents moved to town.  He passed the love of farming and horses to his children and grandchildren.

He was a lifetime member of the Dubuque County Saddle Club, Former trustee and member of St. Joseph’s Key West where he also served as usher and an original member of the “Know It All Club”.

Surviving is his wife, Rosemary just shy of 64 years of marriage; their children Vicky (Mark) Banwarth, Laura (Duane) Meyer, Bob (Sue) Nolan, John (Sue Ellen) Nolan and Pat (Tracy) Nolan. He was blessed with twelve grandchildren who he loved dearly, Nick (Taylor Schaefers) and Maggie Banwarth (Dalton Kramer), Matt and Lexie Meyer, Mitchell and Annie Meyer and Spencer Meyer, Tess Nolan, Ellen Nolan, Katie and Laverne Yoder, Emily and Scott Janiszeski, Brandon Schueler, Jacob and Ryan Nolan.  He has three great grandchildren, Carter Janiszeski, Peyton Schueler and Shiloh Meyer.

Also surviving are his siblings Anita Kehoe, Betty Libansky, Jody and Lynn Vorbrich and Rick and Sharon Nolan, his sisters-in-law Helen and Roger Klaas and Ceil Maiers and many nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents John and Frances Nolan, his sister Patricia Heins, brothers-in-law Jack Kehoe, Fran Libansky, Lloyd Heins, Clarence and Emmett (Mable) Maiers, mother and father-in-law Matt and Mary Theisen,

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Joseph’s Key West church.

Thank you to Judy and Larry Hayes for being great, lifelong neighbors and Hospice of Dubuque, especially Melanie, Jen and Stephanie.

He will always be our special “Hell Bent for Heaven”, Dad and Grandpa

Michael O. McGuire

Michael Owen McGuire, 83, of Galena, IL was welcomed home by our Lord and Savior on March 29, 2022. He spent the final years and days of his life surrounded by his loving family and friends. A gathering will be held from 1 to 3 PM, Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Burial will be at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Michael was born on March 5, 1939, in Vinegar Hill. He was the son of William Darby and Mary (Sullivan) McGuire, brother to Mary Rose Ernzen. Michael’s family moved to Galena when he was young, which is where he married Sharon Ann McGuire on November 25, 1960. Together, they lived in Galena and raised their four children. Michael loved to drive and travel, which led to him driving semi-trucks with RUAN Transport and Milligan Bros. Transportation for over 50 years. He was a proud member of Teamsters Local 421 for thirty-nine years, thirteen of which he served as Vice President and collected various stories that he would share with others throughout his life. Michael enjoyed being outside in the sun, mowing the lawn and burning things, listening to country music, spending time with his family or friends, and fixing old cars. His pets and the Green Bay Packers also had a special place in his heart.

Michael is survived by three children, a daughter, Debra (William) Bennett, two sons, Scott and Timothy McGuire, five grandchildren; Shannon Thompson, Bryan (Lauren) Loonsfoot, Laken (Aaron) Jacobs, and Annie and Matthew McGuire, as well as four great-grandchildren; Gage and Janie Thompson, and Zayden and Emry Loonsfoot, a brother-in-law, Kenny Olson, three sisters-in-law; Nancy White, Leanne Gaulke, and Cheryl Schuckert, several cousins, nieces, and nephews, as well as his beloved pets; Cocoa and Lucky.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his caring wife, a son, Patrick, a great-grandson, Lium Thompson, his sister, mother and father-in-law, Leo (Ann) Greene, four brothers-in-law: Jeffrey Greene, Ron Gaulke, Skip Schuckert and Alfred Enzen, sister-in-law, Patricia Olson, great-niece, Keanah Bates, and his furry companions, Shorty and Brandy.

A special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque for their tremendous help. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com