Obituaries Archive

John P. Schreiber

John P. Schreiber, 90, of Dubuque passed away Saturday May 28, 2022, at Luther Manor Grand Meadows Campus.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the Church of the Nativity with Fr. Andy Upah and Fr. Carl Reis officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery with military Honors accorded by the American Legion Post #6 and the Iowa Army National Guard. Visitation will be at Nativity from 9:00 a.m. until mass time on Wednesday. The Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road is in charge of arrangements.

John was born on April 22, 1932, in Dubuque the youngest of six children to Charles and Emily (Weirich) Schreiber. He was educated at Nativity and Saint Columbkille. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War. John married Mary Ann Schenker in 1959 at Saint Raphael Cathedral. He worked for several Dubuque business, until he began his career as Purchasing Director for the University of Wisconsin, Platteville Campus. This position along with the energy of campus life, provided him with a memorable work experience.

His interest included travel, gardening, and classical music. He was fortunate to attend the Mozart Music festival in Salzburg, Austria, not once but twice. He was grateful to be part of the 2012 Honor Flight to our nations, capital.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Mary Ann,, his son Doug of Dubuque, a daughter Laura (Steve) Dempsey of Arizona, two granddaughters, two great grandsons, brothers-in-law Tom and Jim (Mary) Schenker along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Mary (Bert) Hanson,, Marita (Carl) Kreamer, Fred (Patricia) Schreiber, Robert (Jeanette) Schreiber and Charles (Mary Lou) Schreiber.

In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity in John’s name would be greatly appreciated.

Marilyn L. Pleiness

Marilyn L. Pleiness, age 77, of Cedar Rapids, IA, formerly of Dubuque, IA, was called home to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on May 28, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids due to complications from COVID Pneumonia.  To honor Marilyn’s life, her memorial service will be held on June 25, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at Good News Baptist Church, 1203 3^rd Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids, IA, with her brother-in-law, Robert Harvey officiating.  Family and friends are invited to join in food and fellowship from 12pm until 2:00 p.m. after the service at the church.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Marilyn’s family.

Marilyn was born on July 22, 1944, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, a daughter to Clyde and Catherine (Kote) Pillivant, where she lived until she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Robert C. Pleiness, Sr., on July 28, 1962.  Her 77-year earthly journey can be best described as one of love, commitment, and devotion, not only to her family and friends, but to her Creator as well.  In 1971, Robert and Marilyn founded Bible Baptist Church in Dubuque Iowa, after attending Arlington Baptist Seminar in Arlington, Texas. They stayed and ministered in Dubuque for 25 years.  They then moved to Cedar Rapids, when Robert became Pastor of Good News Baptist Church.   Being the salt and light in the world around her came very naturally to Marilyn and the legacy she leaves behind is a wonderful testimony for all who knew and loved her to reflect upon.  Her love of fishing started as a young child with her dad and continued throughout her life.  She was a gifted musician and thoroughly enjoyed sharing her talents on the piano and violin, along with her beautiful singing voice with all who would listen.  Sharing the Good News of Christ’s love and salvation through Him were continually on display in Marilyn’s daily life.   In her free-time, she enjoyed playing games with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, working on her latest puzzles and watching the Cedar Rapids Kernels play ball on a nice day.   Marilyn’s love for life and the opportunities to share all that was good in it was evident in her perpetually positive attitude.  She knew and understood that God is sovereign in all things and that His plan is always for good for those who love Him.  It’s difficult to say farewell for now to our dear Marilyn as she passes from this temporal world into eternity, but we will be forever grateful that the Lord saw fit to place Marilyn in all of our lives at this time and for the abundance of years and memories we were given as well.  Thank you, Marilyn, for leading by example, giving more than receiving, and living the life of a good and faithful servant throughout.  May the Lord now keep you safe in His loving arms until we all meet again.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Marilyn include,

her loving husband,
Pastor Robert C. Pleiness, Sr., Cedar Rapids, IA;

her two adored children,
Robert (Lori) Pleiness, Jr., Fairfax, IA,
and Sherri (Ron) Street, Cedar Rapids, IA;

her nine grandchildren,
Jason (Kristal) Bolton, Ely, IA,
Eric (Taylor) Bolton, Ely, IA,
Alex Pleiness, Cedar Rapids, IA,
Zachary Bolton, North Liberty, IA,
Zach Street, Cedar Rapids, IA,
Catherine Natalya Pleiness, West Des Moines, IA,
Arianna (Garson) Hiles, Cedar Rapids, IA,
Brayden Street, Cedar Rapids, IA,
and David Street, Cedar Rapids, IA;

her four great-grandchildren,
Austin, Layla, Duke and Ella;

her sister,
Judy (Robert) Harvey, Mt. Clemens, Michigan

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Clyde E. Pillivant, Jr.

Marilyn’s family would like to thank all of their family and friends who have been by our sides through this difficult journey.  Your love and support have truly made a difference and we pray that the Lord will bless you all for your kindnesses.

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

Memorials can be sent to Robert Pleiness in care of Good News Baptist Church, 1203 3rd Avenue S.W., Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

Elizabeth M. Knabel

Elizabeth “Betty” Marie Knabel, 97, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 26th, 2022, at Luther Manor – Grand Meadows. Dubuque.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 3rd, 2022, at the Church of the Nativity with Fr. John Lange officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 2nd, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road.

Betty was born on May 16th, 1925, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of John and Cecilia (Roediger) Lange. She was a lifelong member of Church of the Nativity Catholic church in Dubuque, having attended school, received the Sacraments, and married her husband Raymond Knabel there on April 26th, 1947.

She was a fantastic mother to her children Nancy, Mark, and John. After raising her children, she worked at Woolworths in the Kennedy Mall managing the Men & Boy’s departments. After retiring from Woolworths, she taught cribbage with her older sister, Rita, at the Roberta Kuhn Center at Mount Carmel for many years. She and Rita also volunteered at the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens for many years.

Betty enjoyed helping with her many grandchildren, teaching them how to play cribbage and euchre. Family picnics at Higginsport, Mitchel Springs, and Eagle Point Park were favorite outings. She was noted for her delicious meatloaf and rhubarb pie.

She was a loving wife to Ray and a wonderful mother, as family was most important to her. It was remarkable that she learned to care for her husband, putting him on home hemodialysis for seven years. She stayed in shape by going on long walks with her dog, Francie.

She is survived by her children Nancy (John) Elvekrog, Dr. Mark (Mary) Knabel, and John (Janet) Knabel, brothers Martin, Father John and Carl Lange, and younger sister Phyllis Blichmann; grandchildren Liz (Eric) Johnson, Dr. Peter (Hillarey) Knabel, Anne Knabel, Dr. Daniel (Jacquelyn) Knabel, Dr. Michael (Grace) Knabel, Dr. Benjamin (Kelsey) Knabel, Jacob Knabel, and Dr. Matthew (special friend Nicole) Knabel; great grandchildren Theodore Johnson, and Lorelei, James, Lucy, Zoe, Sophia, Millie, Montez, and Henry Knabel.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Ray, her older sisters Rita Knabel and Lou Schmalz, and grandchildren Lisa Knabel and Christian Elvekrog.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established at the Dubuque Arboretum and Mount Pleasant Home of Dubuque.

The family wishes to thank the kind and caring staff at Grand Meadows Asbury and the dedicated and special nurses at Hospice of Dubuque. Betty was blessed to have you taking care of her. We will never forget your loving care of our mom, grandma, and great grandma.

Janice Feltes

Mary L. Wagner

Mary Lourdes “Mary Lou” (Jaeger) Wagner passed away at home on Tuesday, May 24.  A funeral mass will be celebrated at St Anthony’s on June 6 at 10:30 am and Mary Lou will be buried next to her husband at Mt Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no formal visitation, but the family will receive visitors at St. Anthony between 9:30 and 10:15 am before the funeral Mass.

Mary Lou, the daughter of Walter Frederick and Matilda (Van Duelman) Jaeger, was born on March 1, 1924 in Dubuque. She attended St. Anthony’s Grade School and graduated from St. Joseph’s High School and Bayless Business College. She worked at Nurre Glass and Pittsburgh Plate Glass in Dubuque until her marriage. She married John Anthony Wagner on July 9, 1947 and the couple moved from Dubuque to Clinton, Iowa, where her husband became a partner in Wagner Pharmacy. During their time in Clinton, Mary Lou and John had four children – John, Cindy, Paul, and Ann.  After the death of her husband in 1959, Mary Lou and her children returned to Dubuque.

She was a homemaker and a full-time mother until her youngest was old enough to attend school. She worked at several jobs before beginning a career as a teller at American Trust and Savings Bank. She was promoted within the bank and retired as an officer. Mary Lou’s most important vocations were being a wife and a mother. She shared her love of education with her children and all four became educators. John joined the faculty at Harvard and is now a Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. Cindy taught, coached, and worked as a vice principal at Wahlert Catholic High School. Paul taught and coached at Grinnell High School. Ann taught science in St. Francis, Minnesota.

Mary Lou enjoyed watching sports, loved to read, cook, play Euchre, and garden. She cross stitched hundreds of blankets for babies in her extended family. She was a faithful member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Parish.

Mary Lou is survived by her children John (Lorraine Gudas) Wagner (New York City), Cindy Wagner (Dubuque), Paul (Jill) Wagner (Grinnell, Iowa), and Ann (John) Ackerman (Mounds View, Minnesota). She is also survived by five grandchildren (Gregory Wagner, Jason Wagner, Nicholas Wagner, Kathleen Ackerman, and Benjamin Ackerman) and six great grandchildren (Jaxon, Tyson, Cadence, Jennings, Evie, and Davis) as well as many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law (Leo Wagner and Walter (Barbara) Wagner) and her sisters-in-law (Mary Ann Theisen, Dorothy Eisbach, and Helen O’Leary).

She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings and their spouses Alvin (Kathleen), Leonard, Anne (John) Baron, Clarence, Robert, Helen, and Florence (James) McGuire.  She was also preceded in death by, her in-laws (George & Mary Wagner, Anthony & Shirley Wagner, Joseph & Monica Wagner, Alice Wagner, Donald Theisen, Mary Wagner, Merlin & Margaret Goerdt, Lee Eisbach, and Robert O’Leary).

Arrangements are being made through the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory (https://www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hills and Dales, Stonehill Care Center, and St. Anthony Church.

The family would like to thank Dr. Ringold, Dr. Compton and their nurses for their care and kindness to Mary Lou over the years. Thanks to Hospice of Dubuque Hospice the compassionate care, they gave Mary Lou.

Sister Otilie Sana, BVM

Sister Otilie Sana, BVM, 86, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Dr., Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by the Sharing of Memories at 9:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. All services may be viewed through live videostream beginning at 9:15 a.m. at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/.

Sister Otilie was an elementary teacher at Holy Family in Mason City, Iowa.  She also taught in Burlington, Iowa; West Hempstead, N.Y.; and Chicago where she also ministered as a co-director and tutor at an employment education center.

She was born July 26, 1935, in Chicago to Vaclav and Otilie (Barczuk) Sana. She entered the BVM congregation on Sept. 8, 1954, from Mary Queen of Heaven parish, Cicero, Ill. She professed first vows on March 19, 1957, and final vows on July 16, 1962.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Vaclav Sana, Jr.  She is survived by brothers John (Ann) Sana, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Joseph (Suzanne) Sana, Arlington Heights, Ill.; nieces; nephews; and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 67 years.

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

Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003 is in charge of arrangements.

Gary R. Fichtinger

Gary R. Fichtinger, age 71, of Hazel Green, WI, died peacefully on March 7, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Gary’s life, his Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m., in the River Front Pavilion at Eagle Point Park, 2601 Shiras Avenue in Dubuque.

Gary was born in Sauk Centre, MN, on January 28, 1951, the first child of Ralph and Marcella (Sand) Fichtinger.  He enjoyed growing up on a dairy farm with his siblings that followed, Pat, Gayle, and Mark. One of his greatest thrills was tinkering with and building gadgets from the scrap metal and old machine parts he found around the farmstead. In his high school years, he became interested in cars and car engines. To the amazement of friends and family, he managed to completely restore a 1950 Ford.  When it was time to paint the car, the only color available on the farm was John Deere green (so fitting!). His interest in engines and mechanics led him to enroll at St. Cloud State University to study engineering, eventually completing his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota.

After being hired by John Deere, Gary, wife, Ann (Ohmann), and young son, Michael, moved to Dubuque in 1974. He enthusiastically began work on the forestry line, designing components for log skidders.  He was a talented and well-respected engineer, colleague, and friend to many at John Deere.

In 1976, the growing family moved across the river to Wisconsin with a new son, Paul, and twins, Leah and David, on the way.  They purchased a 5-acre wooded lot and started building a self-designed geodesic dome house.  Gary spent nearly two decades building the dome with everyone in the family spending evenings, weekends, and summer breaks pitching in.

In 1999, Gary had an opportunity for a work assignment in Germany, helping to design a new machine for Deere.  He and Ann moved to Jaegersburg, where they lived for two years enjoying the German culture and traveling around Europe with their dogs, Schatzi and Woody.

Gary retired from John Deere in 2012 and turned his focus to the many projects he had dreamed of over the years.  He and Ann purchased his great aunt and uncle’s house which was part of the original Fichtinger homestead farm near New Munich, MN.  The old farmhouse needed a lot of remodeling work to bring it back to life, which Gary dove into with enthusiasm.

Gary’s favorite pastimes were fishing and camping. He always looked forward to the annual Boundary Waters trip which he and his sons, and later grandkids, would take.  He loved getting away in the wilderness, catching and frying fish, and laying out under the stars.

Gary loved learning new things, including baking. He mastered a recipe of no-knead bread that is fondly called “Opa Bread” by his family and “Gary Bread” by his friends.

Gary had a passion for life, talking shop, solving problems (often other people’s), and having a good laugh at the end of the day.  He will be deeply missed by his loving family and many friends, for whom life has grown dimmer with his passing.  We love you Gary, Dad, and Opa!

Gary is survived by his loving wife, Ann Fichtinger, Hazel Green, WI; his children, Michael (Yuka Veda of Osaka, Japan) Fichtinger, Hazel Green, WI, Paul (Jessica Montez) Fichtinger, Fall River, WI, David (Melissa) Fichtinger, Rochester, MN, and Leah (Orel Stringa) Fichtinger, Pleasanton, CA; his grandchildren, Maria, Raymond and Greta Fichtinger, Nora, Ana, and Genc Stringa, and Franklin Fichtinger; his siblings, Patricia (Gordon) Gillesby, Andover, MN, Gayle (Paul Lafreniere) Fichtinger, New London, NH, and Mark (Michelle Levinski) Fichtinger, Glenside, PA; along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Marcella Fichtinger.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer research foundation. https://events.lustgarten.org/give/192132/#!/donation/checkout

Gary’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque.

Online condolences for Gary’s family may be left at www.tristatecremationcenter.com

Herbert J. Tegeler

Dr. Rachel A. Schemmel

Rachel Anne Schemmel, age 92, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Dyersville, IA and East Lansing, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

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Visitation will be held from 9 – 10 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Worthington, Iowa with a Memorial Mass to commence at 10:30 a.m.  Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Worthington.

Rachel was born in 1929 to Frederic A. and Emma (Melchert) Schemmel on the family farm in Farley, Iowa.  She attended St Joseph School in Farley, graduated from Mount Mercy College and then earned her bachelors degree at Clarke College in 1951. Along with the Dietetic Internship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Dr Schemmel received her masters degree in Nutrition from the University of Iowa in 1952.  After working as a dietitian in Los Angeles, she began teaching Food Science & Human Nutrition at Michigan State University, where she earned her PhD. She was a trailblazer for women in the Sciences and her career helped pave the path for many female academics and professionals who studied with her during 45 years at MSU.

She earned a distinguished international reputation for studies of dietary factors in the development of obesity with hundreds of publications to her credit. She conducted research at Cambridge University in Cambridge, England. The rodent DNA model of dietary obesity, which she developed at MSU, continues to serve as the basis for work by other researchers to this day.

She is the recipient of numerous awards including Outstanding Alumni Awards from each college she attended, Women Achievers Award, a Leader Award and a Borden Research Award from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, ASNS Fellow Award for Experimental Biology, Dietetic Educator Awards from both the Michigan and American Dietetic Associations, and the Distinguished Faculty Award and Research and Outreach Awards from Michigan State University.

She served as past president of the Michigan Dietetics Association, and provided professional services to the American Dietetics Association, American Society for Nutritional Sciences, North American Association for the Study of Obesity and the Michigan Heart Association.  She is a life member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and is listed in multiple Who’s Who publications.

Rachel was a devout Catholic. She enjoyed genealogical research and traveled to Germany in that pursuit. She organized fun family reunions attended by hundreds.  She loved her gardens and the beautiful flowering cherry tree outside her window in East Lansing.  A great cook and hostess, she often opened her home to students who were alone at the holidays or otherwise needing a meal and good conversation.  She enjoyed writing poetry and contributed articles to various organizations such as The Iowa Barn Foundation and The New Vienna (Iowa) Historical Society.  She traveled the world with her many dear friends/colleagues.  A loyal MSU Spartans fan, she especially enjoyed football and women’s basketball.  Her spirit was joyous and generous.

Those left to cherish her memory include her niece Deborah (Lee David) Fautsch of Dubuque, with whom she lived until recently, niece Sheree Ann Meyer (Byron Shuford) of Orlando Florida, nephew Richard (Kathy) Adams of Tucson, Arizona, great nephew Justin (Judy) Fautsch of Pasadena, California, and great niece, Kristin Kielpinski of Parker, Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Virginia Meyer, half sister Lucile Adams,  half brother Floyd Schemmel, brothers in law Dr. Herbert Meyer and Horace A. Adams.

Memorial donations may be made to the Dr. Rachel A. Schemmel Endowed Lecture/Undergraduate Research Scholarship Fund (A11294) at Michigan State University, The Dr Rachel A. Schemmel Graduate Student Endowed Research Scholarship (A11295) also at Michigan State, the Rachel Schemmel Endowed Scholarship Fund in Dietetics/Nutrition at the University of Iowa, The Schemmel Endowed Theology Lecture at Clarke University, Dubuque, Iowa or St Thomas Aquinas Parish and School, East Lansing, Michigan.

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

Ida Mae Norton

Ida Mae Norton, 72 of Galena, IL passed away Monday, May 23, 2022, with her children at her side at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may call after 9 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena next to her husband of thirty-nine years, Robert W. Norton Sr.

She was born November 30, 1949, in Hazel Green, WI the daughter of Elmer Harwick and Hazel Phillips. Ida was united in marriage to Robert W. Norton Sr. on November 30, 1967, and he preceded her in death on July 23, 2007.  Three children were born into this union, Sheri (Andy) Hornung, Kelly Ashford, and Robert W. (Tina) Norton Jr., eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren,two sisters, Donna (Ken) Muchow and Karen Hughes, and many nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a brother, John Phillips.

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

Frances A. Schroeder

Frances A. (Farni) Schroeder, age 102, of Dubuque, passed away due to Covid 19 complications at 9:30 p.m., on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Stonehill Care Center surrounded by her loving family.  To celebrate Frances’ life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Church, 1880 Saint Ambrose Street.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, at St. Anthony’s Church with Rev. Steven J. Rosonke officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is assisting the family.

Frances was born on August 9, 1919, at home at 5 Points in Dubuque County, daughter of John and Gertrude (Breitbach) Farni.

Frances was a life long resident of Dubuque and graduated from the Immaculate Conception Academy.  She married Alvin Schroeder on August 19, 1950, in Dubuque.  They were blessed with 9 wonderful children and married for 43 years before Alvin passed away on May 7, 1994.  She worked as a waitress at the Woolworth’s Coffee Shop, at A.Y. McDonald Mfg. for 4 ½ years and at American Optical for a year, but her primary focus was always on caring for her home and family.  She graduated from Paris Beauty Academy in Cedar Rapids and was a beautician for several years at Di-Ann’s Beauty Shop, as well as styling clients at Stonehill and in private homes for those who were not able to get out to the salon.  Frances was very active with her community and was a long time member of St. Anthony’s Church, Rosary Society and also sang in the choir.  She was a member of St. Joseph’s Circle, German Club, Al-Anon of Dubuque, ARK Advocates, an Immaculate Conception Alumni and volunteered countless hours at Stonehill.  She also loved cooking, baking, (her cinnamon rolls were fantastic), and canning all of the bounty from her extensive garden.  Frances truly loved her family and took great pride in all of their achievements.  She was a strong woman who experienced many changes in her 102 years here on Earth.  We will miss her more than words can convey and look forward to the day we are all reunited in Heaven.

Those left to cherish Frances’ memory include

her 9 children,
Jerry (Laura) Schroeder, Dubuque, IA,
Carol Gleason, Roscoe, IL,
Patty (Mike) Mowry, Benton, WI,
Terry (Kay) Schroeder, Ozark, MO,
Perry (Ann) Schroeder, Dubuque, IA,
Mary (Scott) Miller, Jefferson, SD,
Denny Schroeder, Dubuque, IA,
Gina (Tim) Axtell, Dubuque, IA
and Rick (Linda) Schroeder, Plymouth, MN;

17 grandchildren,
Jakob (Lynnae), Nathan (Shannon), Austin, Eric (Sarah), Brian, Matt (Susan), Jason (Kate), Megan (Nasser Nasralla), Ryan (Stephanie), Lyndsay (Keith), Kristine (John), Nick (Dana), Mitchell (fiancé Sydney), Logan, Nicole (Josh), Tiffany (fiancé Brian) and Zach;

17 great-grandchildren;

a sister-in-law,
Shirley Schroeder, Dubuque, IA;

and several nieces and nephews.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a grandson, Christopher Koos; 2 sisters; and 7 brothers.

Frances’ family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the nurses and staff of Home Instead and Stonehill for the wonderful care and companionship they have provided Frances.  Also a special thanks to her neighbors Bev and Steve Wagner for all of their care and support.

In lieu of flowers, the family will thankfully receive your support through greeting cards and memorials in Frances’ memory which may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Frances Schroeder Family.

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

James W. Maus

James W. “Jamie” Maus, age 50, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully at 10:28 p.m., on Monday, May 16, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family.  To celebrate Jamie’s life private family services were held.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is assisting the family.

Jamie was born on September 3, 1971, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Richard and Neva (Campbell) Maus Sr.

Jamie attended Prescott and Hoover Elementary Schools and the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton.  After school, he worked at Stonehill Care Center, first on an ARC crew and most recently directly for Stonehill in the laundry room for a grand total of 30 years.  He was a happy-go-lucky person who was always helpful and enjoyed caring for his family and for others.  He loved to listen to music of any genre, watch movies and especially enjoyed the 3 Stooges.  Jamie was also a huge fan of Garfield the Cat.  His family meant the world to Jamie and he loved spending time with everyone.  He was a kind and gentle soul and he will be greatly missed by all!

Those left to cherish Jamie’s memory include

his mother,
Neva Maus, Dubuque, IA;

his siblings and special cousins,
Richard (Renae) Maus Jr.,
Branden Maus,
Richard (fiancé Kara Dornik) Hendren-Maus,
Chris (Anna) Birch,
Casey Jo Birch,
Justin Hendren,
Sarah (David) Maus,
Adam Lippstock,
Jeremy Maus,
Margaret Riddell,
Robert Riddell,
Jacob Kutsch,
Matthew Kutsch,
Kristi Lippstock,
Lisa Hendren,
Joshua Birch
and many more cousins;

a very special aunt,
Jimmie Miller, Dubuque, IA;

his very special friend,
Becky Friedman;

and several nieces and nephews.

Jamie was preceded in death by his father, Richard Maus Sr.; and his brother, Eugene “Mickey” Maus.

Jamie’s family would like to thank Dr. Hermann, Dr. Sullivan and the nurses and staff of Hospice of Dubuque, especially Jennifer Fondell, for all of the kind, compassionate and professional care that they have provided for Jamie.  Also a special thanks to ARC for all of their support of Jamie throughout the years.

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

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

Arthur Wille

Arthur “Art” Wille, 58, of Dubuque, passed away on May 23 at home surrounded by his family, after a two-year battle with colon cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 28th, 2022, at Holy Family Church with Fr. Rodney Allers and Fr. John Moser officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. After the burial, a celebration honoring Art’s life will be held at the home of Margie and Jerry Behnke in Epworth, Iowa.

Art was born on May 30, 1963 in Dubuque, son of Agnes (Theisen) and Edward Wille. He graduated from Leo High School in Holy Cross in 1981. Art married Sandy (Behnke) on June 25, 1999 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Peosta, IA.

Art worked at Nordstrom Distribution for many years, drove truck for Yellow freight, Nortran, U.S. mail truck and UPS. Most recently he was employed at Behnke Trailers.

Art enjoyed spending time outdoors gardening, fishing, and working in his food plots to feed the deer every winter. He loved attending his sons’ baseball and basketball games and track meets. Art was an honest man who had the ability to converse with anyone at any time. He will be remembered by friends and family as a very faithful, caring, and loving man. He was extremely proud of his sons.

Art is survived by his wife Sandy (Behnke) and two sons, Evan and Jon; his parents Ed and Agnes; three sisters Margie (Jerry) Behnke, Barb (Jim) Behnke and Tracy (Ray) Hauser; his three brothers Ken (Lisa), Greg (Roxanne) and Jason (Suzanne). Also surviving, his parents-in-law Mel and Barb Behnke; his two sisters-in-law Sue (Mark) Hartung and Dee (Jason) Froehlich; his three brothers-in-law Dan (Darlene) Behnke, Doug (Dee) Behnke and Dale (Jessica) Behnke. He has many nieces and nephews. Art was proceeded in death by a sister-in-law, Sherry Behnke.

We would like to thank the Drs and staff at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic, Mayo Clinic, and Hospice of Dubuque for assistance in Art’s fight. Most of all we have immense gratitude to all our family, friends, teammates and parents, coworkers, and our Holy Family faith family for their support, generosity, prayers, time, and comfort. There are no words to describe the love we feel from all of you.

Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, in Dubuque, IA is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Norman E. Hein

Norman Earl Hein, age 95, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away May 23rd, 2022, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital.

Norm was born on January 22, 1927 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Edward Earl Hein and Ruth B. Botsford Hein.  He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1945.

After high school, Norm pursued a career in entertainment in California playing trumpet and singing in dance bands. Eventually, he returned to Dubuque, uniting in marriage to Gloria Ann Reuschel on May 1, 1954, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.  He worked at Wm. C. Brown Company Publishers in several positions for 44 years.  His work included managing company sales in the Great Lakes Region, while living in Bowling Green, Ohio, for 12 years.  The people he worked with were very special to him.  He always had a wonderful story to tell about their accomplishments.  Norm eventually moved back to East Dubuque, Illinois, where he and Gloria built their last home, happily hosting family and friends for many years.

All his life, Norm had a passion and natural talent for music.  He was a member of the local musician’s union, playing the trumpet, with dance bands at Dubuque’s music venue, Melody Mill.  When he stopped playing in dance bands, he sang in church and at weddings.

Norm enjoyed his church, gardening, baking, showing his collectable Thunderbird, driving in parades and organizing his high school reunions. Tennis was always a love that brought out his competitive side, playing regularly through his 80’s.  Norm and Gloria took great enjoyment in traveling to Europe and Florida.  When long distance travel became a challenge, Norm would entertain his family by dining at local restaurants.  Much to the delight of his family, he always selected a good red wine and insisted on picking up the tab.  Norm was devoted to his family, the joy and light of his life. He was known for being a gentleman and treating everyone with kindness and respect.

In addition to his wife, Gloria of 68 years, Norm is survived by their children Brad (Denise) Hein of Addison, Michigan, Brett (Coleen) Hein of Dubuque, Iowa; grandchildren: Kyle Hein, Trevor Hein, Erin (Kent) Ives and Maggie (Ryan) McDonald; great grandchildren:  Brycen Hein and Olivia Ives.  Norm was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Ruth Hein and in-laws Herman and Martha Reuschel.

Eglehof, Siegert, & Casper Funeral Home, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd, is in charge of arrangements.  Memorial contributions may be given to Dubuque County Right to Life, 2205 Carter Rd., Dubuque, IA 52001. According to Norm’s wishes, cremation will take place.  A celebration of Norm’s life will be held at a later date.

The Hein family wishes to extend a special thank you to the nurses and administrative staff at Bethany Home and the ICU staff at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital for their compassionate care and support.   “Time Heals All Wounds”

Angela Winter

On May 22, 2022, Angela “Angie” Winter passed away peacefully at home at the age of 53. Angie was born to Stephen and Margaret (Harwick) Townsend on January 28, 1969.  She is a 1987 alumna of Scales Mound High School. She obtained her Associate’s Degree from Highland Community College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Dubuque, and Master’s Degree in Education from National Louis University. She married Steve Winter on November 21, 1992, and they raised two children, Lauren and Erin.

Angie is known to her family as an incredibly talented gift-giver. The greatest gifts she leaves us are her love of learning, which she shared with generations of students; the way she seeks a challenge, which meant she enjoyed hunting, fishing, puzzles, and the friendly (but steep) competition in a family game of cards. Her competitive nature found her enjoying many sports; playing softball with Steve as many as five nights a week in the summers, playing volleyball at Highland and coaching volleyball at both Shullsburg and Scales Mound. Her skills as an educator and competitor helped her lead Scales Mound to its first appearance in a State tournament and most successful season in any sport. She was named Scales Mound’s 2011 Outstanding Alumni of the Year and Telegraph Herald’s Coach of the Year. Angie loved spending her summers outdoors on the lake, vacationing with her family, cheering on the Chicago Cubs; and, with a margarita in her hand, jamming out to a good Kenny Chesney, Rick Springfield or Jimmy Buffett tune.

Angie is preceded in death by her grandparents Arthur and Marcella Harwick, S.A. and Jean Townsend, father-in-law Cleland Winter, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.  She is survived by her husband, Steve, their two children Lauren (Taylor Becktold) and Erin (Patrick Grund), her parents Steve and Margaret Townsend, brother Steve Townsend, Jr., niece Sonja (Tyler) Richardson, nephew Sam Townsend, mother-in-law Judy Winter, brother- and sister-in-law Doug and Susan Winter and nephew Bradley Winter.

Angie and family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and doctors at MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center for their dedicated role in Angie’s care over the past 23 years, especially Dr. Lawrence Kukla, Dr. Eric Engelman, Dr. Tammi Noonan, and Jenny Redfearn. In addition, our great appreciation to the staff of Hospice of Dubuque for their compassionate care this past month.

A visitation will be held at Miller-Steinke Funeral Home of Scales Mound on Thursday May 26th from 3-7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday May 27th at 11:00 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Scales Mound, with Fr. Howard Barch, Jr. officiating. Burial to follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery. Details about a Celebration of Life will be shared at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, we encourage memorials to be made to the Scales Mound School library and/ or Hospice of Dubuque.

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