Obituaries Archive

Janice L. Hahn

Janice L. “Jan” Hahn, 82, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa.

A gathering of family and friends celebrating her life will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Cremation has taken place.

Janice Louise Brennan was born on March 2, 1939 in Clark County, Missouri to Thomas J. Brennan and Marie C. (Bader) Brennan.  She was educated in St. Patrick High School in Missouri and then attended Mount St. Clare College in Clinton.  She married LaVern Herm Hahn on February 23, 1964 in Bettendorf, Iowa.  He preceded her in death in 1971.

Jan retired from Pacific Coast Feather Co. in Maquoketa in 2001.  In retirement she worked at the Jackson County Senior Center as a cook until 2014, and then at the Jack & Jill deli, and most recently the Fareway Deli until April of this year.

Jan loved gardening, reading, cooking, and was a great lover of animals.  She was an avid bowler and enjoyed going to the casino.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Randy (Teri) Hahn of Anchorage, AK, Rhonda Hahn of Maquoketa, IA, Bob Hahn of Chiefland, FL, and Denise “Red” Hahn of Chiefland, FL; Tracy Mangler of Maquoketa, IA whom she considered a daughter; a brother, J.V. (Robyn) Brennan of Janesville, WI; and sisters, Carolyn (Paul) Kamp of Des Moines, IA, Martha Harrison of Flower Mound, TX, and Mary (Gene) Lindsey of Canton, MO.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband LaVern, a brother Mickey Brennan, brother-in-law John Harrison, niece Whitney Harrison, and children LaVern Jr. and Paula Hahn-Wasson.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Janice L. “Jan” Hahn memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to especially thank Hospice of Jackson County and Dr. Bybee for their wonderful care and concern.

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

LeRoy W. Hilby

LeRoy William Hilby, 81, of Galena, IL passed away Monday, June 28, 2021. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Saturday, July 3, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Galena.  Family will greet friends 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday, July 2, 2021 at Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena, additional visitation will be 10:30 am until service times on Saturday at the church.  Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Galena.

LeRoy was born January 9, 1940 to Ralph and Marcella (Roth) Hilby in Cuba City, WI.  He graduated from Loras Academy in Dubuque, IA with the Class of ’57.  He married Lela Mae (Pfohl), his bride of almost 62 years, August 29, 1959.  Together they built a good life on the farm with their 7 children.

LeRoy loved his family and enjoyed life to the fullest.  Whether it was playing cards, spending time at their river camp, Christmas caroling with the neighbors for over 30 years, or his social gatherings (i.e. butchering & beers), he kept everyone entertained with his shenanigans.  Given that he only had to be fished out of the river a couple times, call the fire dept twice, and make a few visits to the ER over the years as a result, he figured he was doing good.  He also enjoyed hunting everything – deer, duck, rabbit, squirrel, racoon, and even shot a silver Dodge Ram one year!  LeRoy especially loved spending time with his grandkids, and great grandkids, boating, a good meal, and working/gossiping at the auction on Thursday nights.

LeRoy will be remembered for his tasty duck and fish frys, quick smile, faith, dancing shoes, patience, and more than anything – his deep love for family and friends.  He was always there to listen, with a hug, a hand to hold, and had a knack for making everyone feel special.

LeRoy is survived by his wife, Lela Mae (Pfohl) Hilby, children: Kathy Hilby (Buddy Lloyd) of Tulsa, OK, Deanna (Mel) Irick of Elizabethton, TN, Patti-Jo Felderman of Benton, WI, Cindy (John) Meyerhofer of Galena, IL, Michelle (Todd) Knauer of Troy, IL, Tim Hilby (Mineral Point, WI), and Russell (Lee) Hilby of Benton, WI; 17 grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren, and 41 great grandchildren. Brothers Eugene (Cheryl) Hilby of Richland Center, WI, Daniel (Paula) Hilby of East Dubuque, IL, sister-in-laws Mildred Hilby of Benton, WI, Darlene Wubben of Buckingham, VA, and brother-in-law Robert (Sandra) Pfohl of Dilwyn, VA.

He was preceded in death by his, grandson Christopher Knauer, parents Ralph and Marcella Hilby, brother Joseph Hilby, , parents-in-law Herbert and Anna (Weber) Pfohl, and brother-in-w Ralph Wubben.

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

Joel N. Meyer

Joel Nelson Meyer, 65, of rural Galena passed away on Thursday, June 24th, 2021 at home from lymphoma.  Joel was born on January 9th, 1956 to Robert and Marilyn Meyer. He grew up on a farm near Everly, IA and graduated from Everly High School in 1974.  He married Mary Taylor on May 3rd, 1980.

Joel spent much of his life crafting with wood. His carpentry skills came from building houses with his father.  Joel opened his own picture-framing business in Spencer, IA in 1980. After moving to Galena in 1984, Joel opened his woodworking business on Bouthillier Street, where Otto’s Place is currently located. For the next several years, he built furniture, repaired antiques, and remodeled local homes and businesses.  In 1988, he and Mary built their house in rural Galena, where Joel not only framed the house, but crafted all the woodwork and cabinets.

In 2001, Joel started work at the Floor Show in Dubuque as a furniture service technician. Work sent him to homes all around the Tri-State area. He retired in 2019.

In his free time, Joel enjoyed making furniture and smaller items for family and friends, and was very generous with his time when anyone needed his help and expertise.  He also enjoyed reading nonfiction, listening to a wide variety of music, and just spending time with family and friends.

Joel is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary; two daughters: Kim Meyer of Austin, TX, and Melissa Meyer of New Hampton, IA; his brother Jeff (Cathy) Meyer of Westside, IA, and his sister Jennifer (Jim McLaughlin) Meyer of Bellevue, NE. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Laura (Bill) Lloyd of Johnston, IA and several nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and -nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marilyn Meyer; father- and mother-in-law, Glen and Marylee Taylor; and brothers-in-law Joel Taylor and Chuck Taylor.

The family wishes to extend a special thank-you to Hospice of Dubuque for their care and guidance.

Family and friends are invited to stop in at the Scales Mound Town Hall between 4 and 7 PM on Sunday, July 18th, 2021 for a friendship gathering in memory of Joel.

Local arrangements entrusted to Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena

Robert J. Hilby

Robert J. “Bob” Hilby, age 60, from East Dubuque (Menominee), IL passed away, Thursday, June 24th from injuries sustained from a train accident. A funeral service will be held from 10 to 11 am Friday, July 2nd at Nativity BVM Church in Menominee, with burial to be at a later date. Friends may call from 3 to 6 pm Thursday, July 1st at Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena.

Bob was born on May 18, 1961, the son of Cletus and Lois (Budden) Hilby. He graduated from Galena High School, Class of ’79. After high school, Bob worked on the family farm, which he would later own and operate. He could often be found in the shop working on farm equipment or trying to fix whatever needed fixing. Bob was a good man, a hard worker, and he was always there to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed hunting and being outdoors, playing with his dogs King and Milly, weekend Harley rides with his wife Polly, and time spent on the farm with family and friends.

Those left to cherish Bob’s memory include his wife Polly (Barton) Hilby, his daughter Wendy (Jeremy) Werner, his step-daughter Kathryn (Jake) Symmonds, his step-son Benjamin (Alex) Pluemer, his grandchildren: Avery and Isaac Werner; Maeve and Freya Symmonds; Elena and Nora Pluemer; his siblings: Diane (Glen) Heller, Nancy (Paul) Fleege, Cathy (Mike) Brotzman, Joyce (Randy) Wills, Thomas (Judy) Hilby; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Cletus and Lois Hilby, his beloved son Nicholas Hilby, and his nephew Jared Fleege.

In Lieu of plants and flowers, a Robert J. Hilby Memorial Fund has been established. His family would like to extend a special thank you to the Engle family, and members of the Canadian National Railway, the Menominee-Dunleith and East Dubuque Fire Departments, Galena Area EMS, Midwest Medical Center staff, and local law enforcement agencies.

…God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker.” So God made a farmer.

Helen F. Mayberry

Helen Frances Mayberry left us on June 25, 2021, but knowing Helen, she would say she was still here. She would contend that the memories in the minds of her loved ones would last indefinitely. The strong value she left with her three daughters will prevail. Above all, her love of friends and family will extend a long, long time.

Helen’s story begins in New York City where she was born. Her mother, Genevieve Carroll Harrison, had a severe kidney problem and had experienced the loss of a child at birth. Genevieve came to New York to be attended by a world-famous obstetrician and on July 4, 1931, Helen joined us. After six weeks, Helen returned to Detroit, MI with her family and it became her hometown during her growing up years. Her mother, Genevieve and her father, Francis Westwood Harrison, were exceptional parents, kind and giving. Helen and her sister, Carroll Harrison, had an ideal childhood. Helen started college at the age of fifteen but left after several years.

She then worked several entry level jobs, one in personnel. That job began her career. She also began night school and after six years, earned her first degree in industrial psychology at the University of Detroit. Later, she would receive a master’s degree in industrial psychology from Western Michigan University. Helen’s career spanned forty years, all in the personnel / human resources field. She most often broke the gender barrier, taking positions in the manufacturing sector. Some of the companies were Electro Voice, Clark Equipment, Ball Glass and Burney Bakers. Finally, she settled into a job with the Long Company, a small management consulting firm in downtown Chicago. She worked there the last eighteen years of her career, traveling forty-four weeks of the year to clients in the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Helen’s title was vice president, human resources, but she was a field consultant at heart, helping her clients in all aspects of human resources, from labor relations, employment and training, compensation and benefits, labor law, etc.

Helen moved to Galena, IL in 1996. Retired, but not done, she immediately set out to be what she called “Professional Volunteer”, she joined the board of directors of Rainbow Ridge, started volunteer work at the Galena History Museum, The Discovery Shop, an American Cancer Society store in Dubuque, IA, Hello Galena, Artists’ Shop, numerous fundraisers, and lastly on the board of directors of the Galena Public Library, an achievement of more than twenty-three years. Helen called all these activities a “Giving Back” for all she had realized in her professional career. It was a thanks, indeed.

The success in business was important, but her priority was always her family. Her husband, Herbert Mayberry, was a great and loving husband, who died much too early in 1989. Her three daughters were truly the most important part of her life.

She is survived by her two daughters, Susan Bert, of Portland OR, and Melissa Mayberry, of Evanston, IL. Each one is unique and special, giving to help others less fortunate. Helen genuinely believed she gave “her girls” their values and was proud of them.

She was preceded in death by one of those special daughters, Carol Berlotami of Galena.

Helen does not want any special grieving process. In fact, she does not want any grieving at all. She asks all who knew her to think kindly of her and as a memorial, do one kind act for a neighbor or friend. Bring someone flowers, take them to their doctor, do something worthwhile and helpful and think of it as a memorial to Helen. She will love that. F. Scott Fitzgerald has a quote, “I hope to lead a life you are proud of.” Helen hopes that the life she led will make all her loved ones, friends, and family proud.

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

Zayn M. Kenkel

Zayn Michael Kenkel, infant son of Jamie and Megan (Riniker) Kenkel, was born into the arms of angels on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center.

Private immediate family services will be held on Friday at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd., Dubuque. Condolences may be shared at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com .

You were so loved and wanted sweet baby boy. You had your sister’s nose, your daddy’s lips and little webbed toes. And we are sure you would have been just as stubborn and sweet as your mama.

We wish we could have gotten the chance to love you longer on this Earth but we have peace knowing you never felt one ounce of pain and all you ever knew was love-sweet beautiful and unconditional love. And the minute your beautiful eyes opened they were looking straight into the eyes of our magnificent and loving Father above.
You are now surrounded by all of our beautiful angels that have gone before you and we know you will always be watching over your mama, daddy and big sister and guiding us as we navigate these next tough chapters that will lead us into brighter days.

You will never be forgotten or replaced. We love you precious Zayn Michael.

Those left to cherish Zayn’s memory include his parents, Jamie and Megan Kenkel; his big sister, Blythe Kenkel; his paternal grandparents, Doug and Sherri Kenkel; his maternal grandparents, Mike and Patty Riniker; his paternal great grandmother, Janet Kenkel; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Zayn has joined two infant siblings in Heaven, as well as his great grandparents; his great uncles; and his great aunt.

Memorials may be made to the family for later donation to infant and children’s charities in memory of Zayn.

Zayn’s family would like to thank the MercyOne Birthing Center staff for their exceptional care and compassion and Shannon Cottrell with Seymour Flash Photography for capturing moments we will cherish forever of our precious baby boy.

Sr. Cora Keegan, BVM

Sister Cora Keegan, BVM, 85, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Mount Carmel Bluffs in Dubuque, Iowa.

Private funeral services will be Friday, July 2, 2021. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by virtual visitation. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Services are private due to COVID-19 restrictions. All services may be viewed through live videostream at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/.

Sister Cora ministered as a registered nurse in San Francisco, San Jose and Los Gatos, Calif.  She also served as an elementary teacher in Phoenix, and Glendale and Pasadena, Calif.

She was born Nov. 1, 1935, in San Francisco to Ernest and Cora (DeMeyer) Keegan. She entered the BVM congregation on Jan. 24, 1959, from Most Holy Redeemer parish, San Francisco. She professed first vows on Feb. 2, 1961, and final vows on July 16, 1966.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Marian Giovanini, and brothers-in-law Lester Giovanini and James O’Brien.  She is survived by a sister Elsie O’Brien, San Jose, Calif., nieces, nephews and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 62years.

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 and Crematory. 2595 Rockdale Rd, Dubuque, Iowa  52003 is in charge of arrangements.

John M. Watters

John M. Watters, 59, of Andrew, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, June 26, 2021, at his home.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

John Michael Watters was born on May 2, 1962 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Allan W. and Barbara Lynn (Carr) Watters.  He lived in Davenport until the First Grade, then moved to Fulton, Iowa, graduating from Maquoketa Community High School in 1980.  In 2007, he received his Associates Degree from Clinton Community College.  He married Jayne Diane Peters on October 2, 1993 in DeWitt, Iowa.  Two children were born to this union, Nathan and Kyle.

John had worked in the mailroom for the Maquoketa Sentinel Press from 1979 to 1985. He then worked as an estimator for Times Mirror Publishing in Dubuque from 1985 to 1999, and from 1999 to present as an estimator for Midland Information Services in Davenport.

John was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa.  He enjoyed spending time with his family.  His pride and joy were his two sons, Nathan and Kyle, and the love of his life, Jayne.  He loved coaching his son’s ballgames (especially the Red Dogs) and watching all their sporting events.  He was an avid collector of sports memorabilia and autographs.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife Jayne Watters of Andrew, IA; children, Nathan Watters of Andrew, IA and Kyle Watters of Andrew, IA; a sister, Darlene King of Maquoketa, IA; mother-in-law, Judy Peters of Maquoketa, IA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jill and Randy Franzen of Maquoketa, IA; nephew, Jarett Franzen of Maquoketa, IA; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father Allan on April 19, 2005 and his mother Barbara on May 16, 2021.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Hospice of Jackson County.

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

LeRoy Bettcher

LeRoy Bettcher, 89, of Dubuque passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 26, 2021.

The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road is assisting the family. Only private family services will be held.  Memorials can be to LeRoy Bettcher Memorial Fund.

LeRoy was born on August 4, 1931, in Dubuque, the son of Reynold and Agnes (Mettille) Bettcher.

He married his childhood sweetheart, Jeanette Gottschalk on January 21, 1950, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

LeRoy worked at Mettille Sheet Metal for 43 ½ years before turning his passion of horses and rodeo into a business by opening Longhorn Saddlery with his wife, Jeanette in 1968.

LeRoy loved the outdoors. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, and building airplanes. In 2006 he was inducted into the Iowa Horseman’s Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to the progress of the horse industry.

He is survived by his son, James “Jim” Bettcher; grandchildren, Travis Bettcher and Chelsea (Meg) Mitchell; siblings, Delores Correll, of East Dubuque, IL, Judy (Tom) Bauer, Kathleen “Katie” Deutmeyer, Lester (Sue) Bettcher and Roger “Buck” (Janice) Bettcher, all of Dubuque.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter-in-law, Leesa Bettcher; and siblings, Loretta Williams, Milton Bettcher, Linda Bettcher, Clarence Bettcher and Wilfred “Willie” Bettcher.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Unity Point Health as well as Paramount Ambulance and Hospice of Dubuque.

James A. Regan

James A. (Jim) Regan, 79, died Thursday, June 24th 2021 at his home in Dubuque, with family and caregiver at his side.  In accordance with his wishes there will be no visitation or services; Jim deeded his body to the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa.

Jim was born Sept. 3rd 1941, the fifth of nine children of John F. and Veronica (Lex) Regan of Rickardsville IA. His living siblings include John (Maureen) of Newton NJ, Margaret Kurth of Mendota IL, Katie (Perly) Reeg, Jeanne (Leroy) Reeg, Alice Rhomberg and brother-in-law Carl Lange of Dubuque.  Those passing before Jim include his brother Tom (1968), father John (1980), mother Veronica (1986), father-in-law Arnold Siegert (1995), mother-in-law June Siegert (2014), brothers-in-law Jack Rhomberg (2014) and Ken Kurth (2020), and sisters Irene Hauber (2018) and Mary Lange (2020).

Jim met the love of his life, Sandy Siegert, in 1961.  He started a near sixty year marriage with her the following year.  Their children are Jeffrey, wife Helene (Vervoort) Regan, Gregory, Jodi Watters and her husband Jim (Bert) Watters. Jim greatly enjoyed nurturing and teasing their six grandchildren, including Anika, Winnifred, Veronica and Pippa Regan and Eli and Elliot Watters.

Jim enjoyed walleye fishing at Leech Lake in Minnesota, and hunting deer, coyote, racoon, pheasant and wild turkey around the Midwest. He was a member of Whitetails Unlimited, The Walleye Club, Pheasants Forever, the Wild Turkey Federation, the Elks, and the NRA. Jim enjoyed hunting for morel mushrooms and wild black raspberries. He’d pick 30 quarts of black raspberries in a season to share with family and friends. Sandy’s black raspberry pies were the best.

Jim served for 23 years with the Asbury Volunteer Fire Department. Although he never mastered the games of golf and euchre he greatly enjoyed being on the Thursday evening golf league at Timberline for 27 years. Jim & Sandy were also members of the Tri State Stump Jumpers & Main Street Cruisers Car Clubs. Jim was a long time member of St. Joseph’s the Worker Parish. He helped convert the vacated church to a school gym & auditorium. When the “round church” was ready for services, Jim called bingo games in the church basement.

Jim started his fifty year career with John Deere in September 1960 for $1.99 an hour when he turned nineteen. He retired (for the first time) after 37 years as Manager, Technical Services. After a break he was called back to a new role as product support for rental marketing.

Jim & Sandy traveled extensively.  Jim once enjoyed scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef. In Rome, he saw Pope John Paul II cruise by at arm’s length standing up in his open Jeep Popemobile. In Galway Ireland he spotted a Regan Tavern owned and operated by four generations of Jim Regan’s with ages ranging from 15 to 92 years old.  Jim climbed to the precarious top of Huayna Picchu, the mountain everyone has seen in the background of photos of Machu Picchu, to get a better look.

Jim was a hands-on autodidact, acquiring practical skills in many areas.  He did most of the work on his first house, falling asleep while hammering in shingles, only to wake up and continue minutes later.  He remodelled the original Asbury Fire Station, helped with major remodels on his children’s homes, helped install Greg’s diesel repair equipment, helped on countless projects at the in-laws farm – fencing, forestry, animal husbandry, welding, and tractor repair, and was generally known as a cheerful problem solver, putting family and friends first.

In July 2012, at age 70, Jim suffered a spinal cord injury at the C6-C7 level as the result of a bad fall and bone brittleness related to treatments of previous neck injuries. After decades of helping others and rarely asking for help himself, the world inverted. Following almost a year in hospitals and care centers Jim came home, where Sandy became his primary caregiver for the next eight years, aided by Jodi, Bert, Greg and caregivers hired by Sandy. Jim’s family came to know many amazing people in eastern Iowa and Rochester who’ve chosen to work as nurses in emergency rooms, intensive care units, hospital floors, nursing homes, physical therapy centers, home care, and hospice.  In particular, the wonderful and highly skilled Sandy Koltes was there for the duration, caring for Jim and suffering through his jokes. They were terrible, but made funny by how he could barely keep from cracking up during their long and winding delivery. Jim continued to maintain his arm strength with daily exercise, and would happily surprise visitors with an impromptu arm wrestling match.

Jim’s life can be summed up in a phrase he often intoned to remind others not to give up:  Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

Madonna J. Weitzel

Madonna J. Weitzel passed away peacefully at home Thursday June 24, 2021 at 4:28pm. In honor and celebration of her life, funeral services will be held at 10:30am Monday, June 28, 2021, at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church. Friends may visit from 3:00-8:00pm on Sunday, June 27th at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque IA. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002 is assisting the family.

Donna was born on January 1, 1933, in Dubuque, IA, daughter of Joseph and Lucille (Grotkin) Herbst, the second youngest of 11 children. She graduated from St. Columbkille’s High School in 1951. She was married to her life long love George Weitzel on July 2, 1955.

An old soul with a young heart, a dreamer and a schemer, Donna was an original. Her quick wit and mischievous sense of humor was a rarity. She lived for seeing loved ones together, happy, and fed. She now watches over us from her perch in the sky. On Earth, Donna found her own path of perseverance that allowed her to navigate life’s realities with admirable perspective. No matter what difficulties were on her journey, she fought for life and laughter up until the very end.

She is survived by her loving husband George Weitzel, her son Tim (Diane) Weitzel, and daughter Tammy (Dr. Mark) Moore all of Dubuque, IA and son-in-law Dr. Daniel Fabiano of Cedar Rapids. She is preceded in eternal glory by her daughter Tracy Weitzel Fabiano. She is deeply loved by grandchildren Bradley (Meaghan) Weitzel, Erica Weitzel, Connor Moore, Matthew Moore, Jon Moore, Ellen Moore, Anna Fabiano, Joseph Fabiano, Will Fabiano, John Fabiano; along with great-grandchildren Mia, William, and Hannah Weitzel. She is also survived by her sister Helen (Kenny) Thill and sister-in-law Patsy Herbst.

Preceded in death by siblings Alverda (Walter) Krause, Ray (Mary) Herbst, Thelma (Len) Valentine, Donnie (Donna) Herbst, Eleanor (Michael) Boyes, Alan (Ruth) Herbst, Rita (Frank) Klein, Robert Herbst, Ollie Herbst and sister-in-law Shirley Cain.

A Madonna Weitzel Memorial Fund has been established where donations will be directed to her favorite charities.

Sandra J. Kaiser

Sandra J.  Kaiser, 76, of Potosi, WI, formerly of Menominee, IL, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the home of her cousin in East Dubuque, IL.

Per Sandy’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or service.  Burial will be in St. Andrew Cemetery, Tennyson, WI.  The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is serving the family.

Sandy was born in Dubuque, IA on September 10, 1944, the daughter of Minor and Helen (Becker) Maas.  She was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School, class of 1963.

Sandy was formerly employed at Wm. C. Brown Publishing Company and later at Carlisle Graphics, both in Dubuque.  She loved working with her flowers, sewing, giving to others and helping everyone.

Surviving is her husband, Gary A. “Bear” Kaiser of Potosi; her three children, Vickie (Gary) Scharpf of Galena, IL, Johnny Werner of East Dubuque and Roger Werner of Frisco, Colorado; three grandchildren, Christopher (Ashley), Cody, and Paige (fiancé Nate); great-grandchildren, Payton, Josie, C. J., Ridley, Brayson and one due in September; three step-children, Kurt (Julie) Kaiser of Lodi, WI, Rene (Steve) Salerno of Verona, WI, and Scott Kaiser of Pardeeville, WI; four step-grandchildren, Jack, Kyra, Nick and Abby; her siblings, Kathy (Ron) Gillen, Geraldine (Ray) Eversoll, Sue (Albert) Riedel, Barb (Dale) Jasper, Bev (Tom) Krogman, Tim (Linda) Maas, Rod (Sue) Maas, Shelly (Tom) Gavin and Jeff (Annie) Maas; her Kaiser in-laws, Marvin (Marlene) Kaiser of Dubuque, IA, Don (JoAnn) Kaiser of Cedar Rapids, IA, Tom (friend Vickie) Kaiser of Dubuque, Mary Jane Lynch of Prairie du Sac, WI and Pat (Doug) Moran of Dubuque; plus numerous nieces and nephews.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Minor and Helen, her siblings, Joyce Maas and Minor Maas; and her in-laws, Francis & Norma Jean Kruser, Mary Kaiser and Roger Lynch.

The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is assisting the family.

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

Sr. Norma Jean Holthaus

Sister Norma Jean Holthaus, OSF, 87, of Dubuque, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Norma will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Francis House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center.  Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

Norma was born February 10, 1934, in Ossian, IA, the daughter of Leo and Rose Bengfort Holthaus.

She entered the Sisters of St. Francis on August 25, 1952 and made final profession of vows August 10, 1958.  Sister received her master’s degree in counseling from Loyola University, Chicago, IL. She ministered as a teacher in Iowa at North Washington, North Buena Vista, Ionia, Temple Hill, and in Illinois at Corpus Christi. She also served as a principal at St. Mary, Waterloo and an elementary school counselor for Waterloo schools.

Sister is survived by her sisters-in-law, Gertie Holthaus and Lucille Holthaus; brother-in-law, Nilus Imoehl; nieces, nephews, and her Franciscan sisters.

Sister was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Esther (Carl) Selander, Rosella (Lawrence) Beckman, Rita (Edward) Schwendau, and Jenny Imoehl; and her brothers, Arthur and Cletus Holthaus.

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

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

Audrey E. Miller

Audrey E. (Schomann) Miller, 86, of Bellevue, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her home.  Memorial Service will 11:00 am, Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Bellevue State Park Lodge.

Audrey was born June 12, 1935 in Gillette, Wisconsin, the daughter of  Kenneth and Marie (Pophal) Schomann.  She married Howard A. Miller, Sr. on May 6, 1955 in Wausau, Wisconsin, he passed on February 16, 2019.  Audrey earned an associates degree from College of DuPage in Glenn Ellyn, Illinois.  She worked for Borg Warner Automotive in Bellwood, Illinois until retiring in April 1, 1991. 

Audrey enjoyed going to church, a longtime member of the Legion Auxiliary, Ladies Pie Club on Wednesdays, and Ladies Breakfast Club on Fridays.  She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and close friends.  Audrey enjoyed her pets, crocheting her comfy slippers, baking and eating cookies.  Audrey and Howard enjoyed traveling, and camping during their retirement.  She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her children; Beverly (Gene) Kramer of Waukesha, WI, Howard (Carmela) Miller, Jr. of Melrose Park, IL, Brenda Miller of Bonita Springs, FL and Teresa (Don Dixon) Fletcher of Bellevue, IA; also surviving are many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Howard.

A memorial fund has been established in Audrey’s memory.

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

Anthony Tony Boll

Anthony Tony Boll, 49, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at his home.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm Monday, June 28, 2021 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road.

The Graveside Service for Tony will be 1:30 pm Monday, June 28, 2021, at Dubuque Memorial Gardens with full military honors rendered by the Dubuque Marine Corps League and the Iowa Army National Guard. The service will be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com.

Anthony was born September 10, 1971, in Dubuque, IA, the son of David LeRoy Boll and Marie (Boll) Reisen.

He was a 1990 graduate of Hempstead High School. Just after graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and served as a highly decorated Airborne Ranger in Korea during the Desert Storm era.

He was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service since 1998.

Tony was an outdoorsman and loved hunting, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, classic country music, watching western movies, and John Wayne. He was a Chicago Bears fan and was extremely proud of being an Army Ranger.

Survivors include one son, Drew Boll of Center Point, IA; two sisters, Ginger (Jeremy) Schoop of Andrew, IA, and Janice (Rick Glew) Latham of Dubuque; three aunts, Donna (Tom Riniker) Augustin, who was also his godmother and was very special to him, of Dubuque, Deb (Roger) Wernimont of Peosta, IA, and Penny (Dave Hayes) Koehler of Dubuque; one uncle, Dick Boll, who was also his godfather, of Epworth, IA; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Gary Burds of Peosta, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and paternal grandparents, Andy and Bernice Boll, one aunt, Ellie Boll, and one uncle, Dennis Augustin.

The family wishes to extend an enormous thank you, to his fellow U.S. Postal coworkers and friends, including his brothers and sisters of the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 373 for their continued support.

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

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