Obituaries Archive

Dean J. Neuhaus

Dean James Neuhaus, 65, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away Friday, October 14th at home surrounded by his family following a brief battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 29th from 4pm to 8pm at the Eagles Club in Asbury.

Dean was born June 11, 1957 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Edward and Norma (Kall) Neuhaus. He was united in marriage to his “three fries short of a happy meal gal” Sandy McDermott on March 18, 1985 in Sarasota, Florida.

He worked many different jobs over the years from mechanics to factory work and finally decided to join the retirement crew in 2020 when he retired from Custom Precast in Cascade.

During Dean’s short 65 years here with us he left his mark on everyone he met. He made a friend everywhere he went. Dean enjoyed shooting the breeze with friends, family and strangers; especially on his family vacations to Florida. Dean also enjoyed playing a friendly game of Euchre, watching his Cubs play, and working on his kid’s cars at any given moment. Anyone who knew Dean knew he loved to cook; his famous motto was “if you leave here hungry its your own damn fault”. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. Being Papa to his 13 grandchildren meant so much to him. They will greatly miss his jokes, tricks and sneaking of money into their pockets.

He is survived by his loving wife Sandy of 38 years. His children Michelle (Jeff) Thomas, Amanda (Joey) Kennedy, Patti (Jon) Jorgenson, Edward “Bud” (Sarah) Neuhaus, Michael “Mic” (Shawn) Neuhaus, Dean “Jr” Neuhaus (Tricia Hirsch), Tyler Neuhaus, and Jamie (Jill Smith) Neuhaus. His grandchildren: Andrew, Alex, Addy, Payton, Gunner, Sophia, Gracyn, Remmington, Stella, Kenlee, Jocelyn, Elora, and Joseph. Brother David (Betty) Neuhaus and sisters Doris Marshall, Debbie (Cary) Mandelka and many nieces, nephews and brother and sister in laws.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Norma, father-in -law Joe McDermott, and brother in laws, Jimmy McDermott, Axel Seikola, and Jim Ernzen and Moose.

Dean’s family would like to thank Kelli and the rest of the team at Hospice of Dubuque for all their support and care. A special thank you to Bill and Colleen (Dean’s girlfriend) McDermott for being more than family; but good friends to him. A Dean Neuhaus memorial Fund has been established at Dutrac Community Credit Union in the name of Sandy and Dean Neuhaus.

Muriel S. Kopinski

Muriel S. Kopinski, nee Scholle, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Elmhurst, IL and New Port Richey, FL, entered her heavenly home on October 13, 2022, at the age of 98.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Monday, October 17, 2022, at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church, with the Rev. Tom McDermott officiating. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church. To view the funeral service livestream please visit www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com. Burial will be held at a later date. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road is entrusted with arrangements.

Muriel was preceded in death by Louis, her husband, of 53 years; by her son, Dr. Kent Kopinski; and her five siblings.

She is survived by her children, Neil (Myra) Kopinski, John Kopinski, Jim (Sharon) Kopinski, Jane Byrd (Scott Lynch), and Laura (Mike) Chapman; daughter-in-law, Nancy Kopinski; fourteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great- great grandchild; and her sister-in-law, Shirley Scholle.

In 1987 Muriel and Lou bought a winter home in Florida where she made many new friends. She enjoyed bridge, walking, knitting, sewing and crossword puzzles. Her family was the most important thing to her. Muriel’s last years at Bethany were in her words, “The best place ever to retire”.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to JDRF or Bethany Home.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the nurses and staff at Bethany Home and Hospice of Dubuque for the love and care given to Muriel.

Patricia Vaske

Patricia “Pat” Vaske, 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 13, 2022.

A visitation will be held from 9 – 10:30 am Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville.  A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 am Tuesday at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville.  Rev. Philip Agyei will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery.

Pat was born April 12, 1938, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Clarence and Lucille “Toots” (Cunningham) Beckmann.  She graduated from Xavier High School and attended business school in Omaha, NE.  She was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Vaske on November 27, 1958, at the Basilica of St Francis Xavier in Dyersville, IA.

Pat is survived by her husband, Richard “Dick” Vaske of Dyersville IA; 6 children Scott (Lois) Vaske of Marion IA, Debbie (Al) Link of Dyersville IA, Patrick (Cynthia) Vaske of Iowa City IA, Kim (Jim) Packingham of Cedar Rapids IA, Terry (Leah) Vaske of North Liberty IA, Jackie (Adam) Scott of Cedar Rapids IA; 6 grandchildren Cory and Kelli Deutmeyer, Zak and Max Packingham, Dahnovan Abraham, and Ajay Scott; 2 great-grandchildren Braxton and McKenzie Deutmeyer.

Pat was very proud of her Irish Heritage and family was everything to her.  She never met a stranger and lived life to its fullest. Christmas was her absolute favorite and there was never a missed corner where there was not a decoration.  She was considered a second mom to many of her children’s friends and always had homemade goodies on the counter for them to enjoy. She was a big fan of the Chicago Cubs and made annual trips to watch them play as well as Spring Training in Arizona when her son Terry played. Pat loved her poodles and had an especially close relationship with her current poodle named Daisy.  She rescued her from a puppy mill four years ago and they rarely separated.  Pat was strong as steel battling two bouts of breast cancer, a stroke, and fought her hardest, without complaint, with metastasized squamous cell carcinoma that took her life – all with a smile on her face. She will always be remembered for her quick-witted jokes, very kind heart, and the most loving wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma.

She was preceded in death by her parents; father and mother-in-law, Greg and Tillie Vaske, two sisters Katie McCarthy and Deanne (John) Rubner, and a brother-in-law, Charles (Mary Alice) Vaske.

“May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be ever at your back.
May the sunshine warm your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.”

Linda K. Hansen

Linda K. Hansen, 74, of Dubuque died Peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  Linda was a strong lady, battling two diseases for many years.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 pm Sunday, October 16 at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road where there will be a parish wake service at 5:30.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Monday at Holy Spirit Parish-Sacred Heart Church.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  The funeral mass livestream can be watched at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com.

Linda was born on July 26, 1948 in Dubuque, daughter of Charles and Velma (Chambers) Smith.  She married Ronald Hansen on November 1, 1991. They were blessed with 31 beautiful years together and were best friends.  She will be missed immensely. Ronald will love her forever and looks forward to seeing her again in their next journey together.

Linda enjoyed music, dancing, slots, and as much bingo as she could get in every week.  She loved being around family and grandkids.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Hansen, of Dubuque; three children, Jeff (Angie) Valentine, Tracy (Jerry) Carew, of West Branch, IA, Randy Valentine of Galena, IA; four step children, Cherisse Patil of Longmont, Colorado, Angela and Chad Hansen of Dubuque and Krista (Steve) Shaffer of DeWitt, Iowa; 17 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one sister, Shirley Woock of Saginaw, Michigan; and her brothers in law and sisters in law, Dale Thul, Kenneth Hansen, Cletus (Gretchen) Hansen, Rose (Gene) Bauer, Norma Leytem and Linda (Ron) Dreessens.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Billy and Terry Smith; and four sisters, Eunice Smith, Lola Hostert, Sharon Thul, and Kathy Jo Smith.

Arthur J. Kress

Arthur J. “AJ” Kress, age 71, of Mud Lake, passed away at 8:28 a.m., on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital.  To honor A.J.’s life, family and friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church, 2921 Central Avenue, where there will be a parish scripture wake service held at 7:00 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church, with Rev. Dustin Long Vu officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date following cremation.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is assisting the family.

A.J. was born on June 11, 1951, in Sherrill, Iowa, son of Arthur John and Henrietta (Friederick)  Kress. He attended school at Sts. Peter & Paul in Sherrill and graduated from Wahlert High School in 1969.

A.J. was united in marriage to the love of his life, Cindy Bauer on December 19, 1970, at Holy Ghost Church in Dubuque, and enjoyed over 51 years of marriage together. He and Cindy farmed the family farm in Specht’s Ferry.  A.J. was a hard worker and was always keeping himself busy.  His work ethic carried over to his career with John Deere Dubuque Works.  When he was laid-off in the 1980’s from Deere’s, not one to sit still, he went to work for Tschiggfrie Excavating until he was called back to work.  He retired from John Deere in 2003.  A.J was a proud member of UAW Local 94 in Dubuque.
He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed his time spent outdoors whether it was hunting with his “Sweet Hole Hunting Group” or fishing and boating on the Mississippi with Cindy and their family.  He truly enjoyed his life and home on the river enjoying every sunrise and sunset.  A.J. was a seasoned chef who enjoyed cooking and canning anything and everything.  He was a also life-long New York Yankees fan.

A.J. was a devoted family man who deeply loved his wife, children and grandchildren … they were his World and his greatest joy.  He was such a kind and pure soul who will be missed by all whose lives he touched.

Those left to cherish A.J.’s memory include

his wife,
Cindy Kress, Mud Lake, IA;

his children,
Calvin “C.J.” (Angela Will) Kress, Cornell, WI,
Rachel (Don) Jasper, Holy Cross, IA
and Jeremiah “Jay” (Nicole) Kress, Balltown, IA;

8 grandchildren;

4 great-grandchildren;

his siblings,
Anna Mae Welter, Dubuque, IA,
Paul Kress, Dubuque, IA,
Norbert (Shirley) Kress, Zwingle, IA,
Leo (Betty) Kress, Sherrill, IA,
Dorothy Wolf, Dubuque, IA
and James (Janet) Kress, Sherrill, IA;

his best friend,
Carl Overbeck, of Guttenberg, IA and Texas;

and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A.J. was preceded in death by his parents; a sister at birth, Mary Kress; a son, Joshua “J.C.” Kress at birth; a sister-in-law, Francine Kress; 3 brothers-in-law, Gene Lahey, Don Wolf and Ralph Welter.

A.J.’s family would like to thank the Sherrill Fire Department, Finley ICU, Visiting Nurses, the Cancer Clinics in Iowa City and Dubuque and their King’s Row Crew for all of the professional and compassionate care they provided to A.J. and his family.

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

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

Phyllis J. Errthum

Phyllis J. Errthum, 72, of Holy Cross, Iowa passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Unity Point Finley Hospital in Dubuque from complications stemming from pneumonia.

Visitation will be held 2 – 7 pm Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Kramer Funeral Home in Holy Cross.  Visitation will continue Monday from 9 – 10 am at the funeral home prior to funeral services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Monday, October 17, 2022, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Holy Cross.  Rev. Tyler Raymond will officiate.

Phyllis was born May 19, 1950, the daughter of Lawrence and Helen (Loeffelholz) Deutmeyer.  She grew up on a farm near Luxemburg and graduated from Leo High School with the Class of 1968.  She left the farm and began working for Interstate Power Co., living independently in Dubuque.  She married her high school sweetheart, Robert D. Errthum, on September 25, 1971, in Luxemburg.  They moved to their dream acreage near Bankston Park 50 years ago.  Together they shared a wonderful life together, raising three boys.  She kept herself busy with a large garden, beautiful flowers, raising chickens and cattle.  After Bob passed away in 2005, she continued living on that acreage, spending many long hours doing what she loved best.  For 36 years she touched the lives of many children in the community as a bus driver for the Western Dubuque School District.  She was very proud of her grandchildren, attending as many of their activities as she could.  She was a social butterfly who loved to visit and meet new people.  Phyllis spent the last four years in a special relationship with “Lefty” McQuillen.  She enjoyed traveling with her friends, bowling, golfing, playing cards and the game Upwords, and car cruising with Lefty.

Survivors include her three sons: Troy (Marty) Errthum of Knoxville, IA, Brett (Heather) Errthum of Asbury, and Eric (Kate) Errthum of Winona, MN; grandchildren: Travis, Trevor, and Tanner Errthum, Sam, Owen and Audrey Errthum, Gedion and Eomji Errthum; siblings: Jerry (Jan) Deutmeyer of Dubuque, Richard (Helen) Deutmeyer of Luxemburg, Dianne Duwe of Luxemburg, Mary Frommung (Eddy Smith) of Praire Du Sac, WI; in-laws: Norma Deutmeyer, Leon (Elaine) Errthum, Carol Errthum, Jerome (Marlene) Errthum, Ed (Deb) Errthum, Gen Pike, Mary Hayes, Kathy Rudebeck, Barb (John) Taylor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bob, one infant son Kevin Errthum; siblings: Ralph Deutmeyer, Marvin Deutmeyer, Grace (Clete) Clemen, and Allen Deutmeyer (infancy); in-laws: Donald (Carol) Errthum, Nick (Carol) Errthum, Allen Errthum, Richard Hayes, Wayne Rudebeck, Jim Oberbroeckling, Don Frommung, and Dennis Duwe.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com or send cards to Kramer Funeral Home 750 – 12th Ave SW, Dyersville, Iowa 52040 in care of Phyllis’s name.

Angela Prichard

Angela (Odefey) Prichard, 55, was taken away from her friends and family on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 pm Friday at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road followed by a funeral service at 7 pm.

Angela was born April 14, 1967 in Dubuque, daughter of William and Barbara (Hentges) Odefey.

She was a graduate of Dubuque Hempstead High School.

Angie had a love for animals, especially her five huskies; Mishka, Indy, Zakari, Timber and Charlie.

She operated the Mississippi Ridge Boarding Kennels where she treated every animal like they were her own.

Her grandkids, sons, and daughters-in-law meant everything to her.  We will always smile when we remember her 20 year old hair style, her choker necklaces, and her Yeti with ice cold busch light.

She was the most caring, kind hearted and loving mom, grandma, daughter, sister, aunt and friend anyone could ever ask for.  She was taken before anyone could say goodbye, and will be forever loved and missed.

She is survived by two sons, Josh (Tina) Close of Dubuque and Colton (Brittany) Hancock of Dubuque; six grandchildren, Milaya, Micah, and Mirella; and Maverick, Kinsleigh, and Kendra; and one on the way.

She is also survived by her father, William Odefey of Dubuque; four siblings, Wendy (Jim) Budde of Bellevue, Lisa Klein of Dubuque, Amy (Jay) Remy of Dubuque and Scott (Julie) Odefey of Menoinee Falls, Wisconsin; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Odefey; a niece, Leslie; and her dog, Zoe.

Nancy O’Connor

Nancy O’Connor, 84, of Ankeny, passed away September 17, 2022, in Hubbard, Iowa.

A visitation will be held from 1 – 2 pm Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville.  Graveside committal service will be at Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery following the visitation.

Clyde R. Smith

Clyde Ray Smith “C. Ray”, age 76 of Leisure Lake, IA passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 with his wife Teri by his side.  He was born July 27, 1946 and was adopted almost a year to the day later by Clyde and Martha (Maxey) Smith.

He grew up showing cattle and working the family farm.  Shortly after entering the Air Force, he had to return home to run the family Dairy farm.  After getting out of the farming business he worked for Harvester which transferred him and his family to Sandwich, IL , where he joined the local Volunteer Fire Department.  Then transitioned into an over the road truck driver where he finished out his career in the Teamsters Local 710 Union and drove for Cassens Transport as a Car Haller. 

He loved watching Dale Earnhardt race cars, the Minnesota Vikings Football team and the Iowa College Football once he moved to Iowa.  In his spare time, you would find him in the garage rebuilding engines with his son and his friends, teaching his daughter how to change her car oil and later in life he would build mini semi-trailers, sleigh shelves and bear benches.  When not spending time with his kids he would be riding his motorcycle.

C. Ray was united in marriage on September 19, 1992 to Theresa “Teri” Vickers at their home in Sandwich, IL by his cousin, Pastor Jack Smith.  Following the beautiful backyard biker wedding, they celebrated with a hog roast surrounded by family and friends.  After a few years they moved to West Brooklyn, IL eventually making Iowa their home.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years Theresa “Teri” Smith, his children Jason (Windy) Smith, Vanessa (Paul) Davis and their mother Charlene Kulas Smith; grandchildren Zach (Amanda) Ruppert, Mason (Chloe) Ruppert, Victoria (Nick) White, Reese Smith and Reagan Smith; great grandchildren Callie Ruppert, Brooklynn Ruppert, Ruby Ruppert and Joanna White; siblings Dale Smith, JoAnne Smith and Erlene Pleitner; brother in-laws, Gary Vickers and Scott (Andrea) Vickers; as well as nieces, aunt’s, uncles, cousins; and Julie Evens a special friend who helped care for him.

C. Ray was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Martha (Maxey) Smith; sister in-law Donna Smith; his in-laws Alan and Judith (Cooper) Vickers and a brother in-law David Vickers.

Visitation at 2:00 pm until the Hour of Service at 4:00 pm on Wednesday October 19th, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church 1019 Wesley Drive  Maquoketa  IA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family.

A Memorial Motorcycle ride will also be held later next summer with the date TBD.

Arrangements by Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory in Dubuque, Iowa.

Ulla-Britt Nelson

Ulla-Britt Nelson, 91 of Galena, IL passed away on October 2, 2022, at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community. A committal service will be held at Noon, on Thursday, October 20, 2022, in Greenwood Cemetery. Galena. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family.

She was born January 20, 1931, in Karlstad, Sweden the daughter of Helge and Svea (Nilsson) Ekman. Ulla attended school in Sweden where she attended classes in cooking and sewing and apprenticed as a milliner. Prior to moving to the United States, she worked as a milliner. Ulla married Robert William Nelson on June 28, 1955, and he preceded her in death on May 14, 2009. After arriving in the United States, she worked for Paymaster Corp, Chicago until her retirement. Ulla enjoyed watching her game shows, old movies, reading about the royal families in her earlier years, and going camping in Door County. She loved spending time with her family and cooking for them when everyone would get together for the holidays.

She is survived by her three daughters, Gloria (Henry) Weaver of Lancaster, PA, and Elizabeth (Lawrence J.) Grau of Galena, and Marianne (Scott Helge) Zieman of Hoffman Estates, IL, her grandchildren, Amy (Goo) Weaver Cerqueda of OH, Michael (Ivy Loughlin) Weaver of PA, Cory (Heide) Weaver of PA, Jennifer Grau of Galena, Tara Starr Grau, of Maquoketa, IA, Corey Kees of Hoffman Estates, Christina Kees of Hoffman Estates, Max D. Nelson of NE, and Leah Nelson of MO, her great-grandchildren, Keifer Hare of Maquoketa, Drew Hare of the Philippines, Morgan Grau of Hazel Green, WI, Ethan, Alexander and Addison Grau all of Maquoketa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Phillip Nelson, a brother, Sven Ekman, and a grandson, Lawrence O. Grau.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque, Dr. Vandigo, and the Galena Stauss Senior Care Community, especially Angie and Karen you were all like family to her. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque in memory of Ulla.

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

Keith D. Watts

Keith D. Watts, 64, of Dubuque, passed away on September 14, 2022.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00p.m., Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52002.

Keith was born on March 22, 1960 to John and Sarah (Buford) Young in Chicago, Illinois.

Keith attended an all boys catholic school in Chicago, Illinois.

Keith was active in football, track, and wrestling throughout his high school years. His nick name was “Slick Watts” after an NBA player in the 70’s.

Keith attended the University of Dubuque and had thoughts of becoming a priest or chiropractor after college.

Keith also competed in numerous body building competitions throughout his life. He helped judge and promote various shows. He also enjoyed running and competed in various 5 and 10K Runs. Other hobbies Keith enjoyed were hiking, taking walks on trails, picnics, theater, attending concerts at UD, traveling, trying new foods, Sunday morning talk-radio shows, watching the PBS channel, and he especially loved watching old movies. Keith also enjoyed listening to classical and jazz music.

Keith was employed as a correctional officer in Anamosa, was a spin instructor at the Dubuque YMCA, worked security at Senior High School, Hillcrest, and many concert venues. Keith was always working!

Keith was a very well rounded person. He was easy to talk to and always had a listening ear. He will be remembered for his kind and thoughtful personality. He had a knack for making whoever he was with feel like you were the most important person in the world. He collected people and once you were his friend, you remained part of his collection for life!

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

Marilyn J. Denlinger

Marilyn J. Denlinger, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and formerly of Maquoketa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at home.

A private family burial will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Maquoketa.  At Peace Cremation Services have been provided by Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

Marilyn Joan Satchell was born on January 2, 1931 in Nebraska to Harry and Leona (Bridges) Satchell.  She was a graduate of Maquoketa High School.  She married Allen N. “Al” Denlinger on September 24, 1949 in Dubuque, Iowa.  To this union four children were born:  Linda, Robert “Bob”, Susan and Cindy.

Marilyn had worked in the meat department at Fareway in Maquoketa for over 15 years until retiring.  In retirement, she worked at Sunshine Daycare and Preschool in Maquoketa.  She enjoyed flowers and gardening, and baking.  She was known for her pies and cinnamon rolls.

Those left to honor her memory include daughters, Linda (Frank) Gertcher of FL, and Cindy Hardman of Cedar Rapids, IA; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, Dean (Anne) Satchell of CA, Bev (John) McCarthy of Dyersville, IA, and Betty (Bill) Lambert of Dubuque, IA; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Al in 2017, a daughter Susan Giles in 1992, a son Robert “Bob” in 2000, son-in-law Steve Hardman, and brothers Norman, Junior and Jim.

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

Stephen G. Hintermeister

Stephen G. Hintermeister, age 74, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully at home on October 8th, 2022, after more than a year-long battle with cancer. Private services will be held at a later date. Online condolences for Steve’s family may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Steve was born July 12, 1948, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Robert and Lois (Haywood) Hintermeister. He married Cindy Manikowski on May 24, 1975.

After graduating from Clinton High School in Clinton, Iowa and following earlier work endeavors, Steve became a part owner and the sales manager at Midwest Business Products in Dubuque until his retirement in 2015. Steve was a gifted sales representative whose personality, expertise and mentorship to his colleagues contributed to the growth and success of the business. He considered his attachment to and his influence and development of the careers of his valued colleagues at Midwest to be his greatest achievement.

Throughout his adult life, Steve was an avid sports fan as both a spectator and as a participant in softball, tennis, and his most recent beloved pastime, golf. Many happy moments were also spent playing bingo and darts and playing the slots (“thank you” to the Diamond Jo employees for being so kind to him in the last several months). He treasured his time with his “buddies” in all these pursuits.

Survivors include his wife, Cindy, his brother, Tom (Karla) Hintermeister, his nephews, John Hintermeister (Cindy) and Mike Hintermeister (Carrie), his cherished Maltese dogs, Timea and Sissy, his sister-in-law, Vicki Manikowski (Lonnie Weis), brothers-in law, Dan Manikowski (Julie) and Bill Manikowski (Tia), nephews-in-law, Adam Weis and Cody Manikowski (Amy Snyder),  his niece-in-law, Jessica Thyne (Chris) as well as his former sister-in-law, Jeanne Hintermeister and  sister-in-law, Barb Manikowski.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lois Hintermeister, his father-in-law, John Manikowski, his mother-in-law, Donna Manikowski and brother-in-law, Tim Manikowski.

A special recognition to Hospice of Dubuque for their expertise, care, and compassion throughout Steve’s final journey as well as a heartfelt “thank you” for the thoughtful support to Steve and Cindy from many, but most notably from the above surviving family members, from the long-standing and faithful past colleagues and partners of Midwest Business Products, and from Steve’s “best golf buddy” and, of course, his “One Lucky Guy” close friends.

Sr. Denise Streng

Sister Denise (Jacinta) Streng, age 96, of Clare House, 3390 Windsor Ave., Dubuque, Iowa, died at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, October 9, 2022. The Rite of Final Committal was held at Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center. Burial followed at the Sisters of St. Francis Natural Burial Site.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Mount St. Francis
Center. Masks will be required. Livestream of the service can be viewed at www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans.

She was born on July 9,1926, in Cascade, Iowa, daughter of Anton and Adele (Sauser) Streng.
She entered the Sisters of St. Francis August 25, 1947, and made her final profession of vows August 10, 1953.  Sister received her BA in Elementary Education from Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, IA. and her Cosmetology Certificate from Capri Cosmetology in Dubuque, IA.

She ministered as an educator in Iowa at Sacred Heart and St. Mary, Dubuque, Pocahontas, Ionia, Remsen, and Odebolt. In Illinois she was missioned at Midlothian. She also served at Briar Cliff College, Sioux City, IA and Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, IA.

Sister is survived by her brother , Lloyd Streng, sisters Mary Neiers and Sr. Clara Streng OSF, nieces, nephews and her Franciscan sisters.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Joan (John) Hamilton, Grace (Harold) Schaaf and Doris Streng, her brothers John (Geri) Streng and Robert Streng, a sister-in-law Gloria Streng and a brother-in-law Fred Neiers.

The Sisters of St. Francis express their thanks to Hospice of Dubuque for their care and concern.

Memorials may be given to the Sisters of St. Francis, Dubuque, IA.

Behr’s Funeral home 1491 Main St., Dubuque, IA, 52001 is in charge of arrangements.

James L. Noel

James L. “Jim” Noel, 75, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on October 8, 2022, at Sunnycrest Manor in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 14th, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 3:45 p.m. by Deacon Loras Weber. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 15th, 2022, at St. Catherine Catholic Church with Fr David Ambrosy officiating. Family and friends may also gather after 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Post #6 and the Iowa Army National Guard.

Jim was born on June 27th, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Louis and Delores (Knockel) Noel. He attended Dubuque Senior High School, and as a teenager he was given the nickname “Zeke.” He continued his education through Diedesheim Machine Tools, Inc. in Rockford, Illinois, where he was employed as a service engineer. He was united in marriage to Imelda Reeg in September of 1971 in St. Donatus, Iowa. They later divorced in 1983. Jim lived at St. Catherine’s, Iowa until 2001 when he went to live at Sunnycrest Manor due to health problems.

Jim served in the United States Army, which included time served in Vietnam. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization.

Jim enjoyed working on anything with a motor. He was your go-to guy if you had any mechanical issue. He loved spending time with his family and FaceTiming with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his son Josh Noel; daughters: Tabatha (Senhal Patel) Noel-Patel and Alycen Noel; five grandchildren; his brothers Dennis (Linda) Noel, Darrell (Lynn) Noel, and Kevin Noel; his aunts Donna Mae (Robert) Westemeyer and Rosie Baker, as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Delores Noel.

A James Noel Memorial Fund has been established.

Thank you to the staff at Sunnycrest Manor for your years of caring for Jim, and Hospice of Dubuque.