Obituaries Archive

Timothy M. Dahl III

Timothy M. Dahl III, age 19, of Dubuque, passed away at 6:40 p.m., on Monday, June 14, 2021, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.  To celebrate Tim’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  To honor Tim’s life, funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at 7:00 p.m., on Friday at Behr Funeral Home, with Deacon John Stierman officiating.

Tim was born on June 25, 2001, in Peoria, Illinois, son of Timothy M. Dahl Jr. and Amanda (Peters) Dahl.

Tim graduated from Dubuque Senior High School, Class of 2020, making his family extremely proud.  He was a sweet person who loved being with his family and friends, listening to music and being outside any chance he got.  Tim has been taken from us far too soon.  We will miss him dearly, but take some comfort in knowing that he is now resting peacefully, free of the health challenges he has faced throughout his short life.

Those left to cherish Tim’s memory include

his parents,
Amanda (DeAngelo) Jones, Dubuque, IA
and Timothy (fiancé Judy) Dahl Jr., Florida;

his brother,
Patrick (Olivia Lange) Dahl, Dubuque, IA;

his maternal grandfather,
Darrell Peters, Peoria, IL;

his paternal grandfather,
Timothy M. (Hyo Son) Dahl Sr., Colona, IL;

his maternal aunts,
Missi Bonin, Peoria, IL
and Tighler Peters, Germantown Hills, IL;

his paternal aunt and uncle,
Elizabeth Nauman and David Wood, Peoria, IL;

and his cousins,
Evan, Brooklyn, Abby, Jonathan, Thomas and David.

Tim was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Karen Sue Peters; and his paternal grandmother, Janet Dahl.

Tim’s family would like to thank his extended family at Hills and Dales for all of their years of care and friendship, he truly loved all of you.

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

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

Sr. Therese Mackin, BVM

Sister Therese Mackin, BVM (Jeremy), 93, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

Private funeral services will be Monday, June 21, 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 Therese ministered at Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, as an associate professor of speech/drama, dean of students, director of planned giving, coordinator and director of development, vice president of institutional advancement, assistant to the president and executive vice president. She served as an elementary teacher at St. Anthony in Dubuque, Iowa, as well as in Council Bluffs, Iowa; Omaha, Nebr.; and Boulder, Colo.

She was born on May 4, 1928, in St. Anthony, Iowa, to John and Josephine (Welch) Mackin. She entered the BVM congregation Sept. 8, 1950, from Sacred Heart Parish, St. Anthony, Iowa. She professed first vows on March 19, 1953, and final vows on July 16, 1958.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers John, Thomas, James, Joseph, Gerald and William Mackin; and a sister Mary Mackin.  She is survived by nieces, nephews, and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 70 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.

Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home, 100 N 6^th St., Bellevue, Iowa 52031 is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley M. Nugent

Shirley M. Nugent Henning, 84, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa.

A private graveside service and burial celebrating Shirley’s life will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa.  A public visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M., Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

Shirley Marie Gilmore was born on March 31, 1937, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Ralph and Selma (Miller) Gilmore.  In her early years she was educated in Elwood and then graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1955.  She married Walter “Wally” Nugent on June 30, 1957 in Maquoketa, Iowa.  Two children were born to this union, Brenda and Brent.  Walter preceded her in death on February 17, 1969.  In September of 1972, she married Ronnie Henning and one child, Brian was born to this union.  Ronnie preceded her in death in April of 1978.

Shirley had worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa for a short time prior to her marriage to Walter.  She then became a housewife and farmed with “Wally” until his death.  Upon his passing, she worked for Hermes Auto and Upholstery and JCPenney’s until her retirement.

Shirley enjoyed bird watching, fishing, and watching sports, especially basketball and the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Brenda (Vern) Hermes of Maquoketa, IA, Brent (Sheila) Nugent of Maquoketa, IA, and Brian Henning of Maquoketa, IA; 4 grandchildren, Jolene (Mathias) Dague, Michael (Emily) Hermes, Megan (James) Mead, and Deidra (Aaron) Koppes; and 5 great-grandchildren with one on the way.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walter, and her husband Ronnie.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Shirley M. Nugent Henning memorial fund has been established.

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

Betty J. Phillips

Betty J. Phillips, 88, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at Stonehill Care Center.

Services will be on June 28 at 10 AM  at St. Luke’s Methodist Church.  A Celebration of Life will be held on June 29 at the Fannie Stout House from 4 to 6 PM.  This is in lieu of visitation.

Arrangements entrusted to Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com

Betty was born July 20, 1932 in Blanchard, IA, the daughter of Templeton and Elizabeth (Noble) Rice. She married Carol L. Phillips on June 24, 1956. He preceded her in death on April 25, 2004.

Betty graduated with her BS in Nursing from University of Iowa in 1955. She went on to earn a MA in Counseling and Guidance from Loras College in 1976 and completed Doctoral course work in Education at Iowa State University.

She was employed at NICC in Peosta as the Placement & Financial Aid Officer for 22 years, and as part-time instructor in the Business & Communication Department. She was an instructor at Finley Hospital School of Nursing and Associate Director.  She worked as a part-time staff  nurse at Finley Hospital and Hazel Green Hospital for several years. She was an Instructor and Clinical Supervisor at St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids.  She began her career as a staff nurse at Rohlf Memorial Clinic in Waverly, IA and  University of Iowa Hospitals.

Betty was active in professional organizations.   Including Women in Management as chapter President, National Vice-President and President; Women’s Leadership Network; Iowa Community College Student Services Association as President; Iowa Association of Financial Aid Administrators; Dubuque Community Schools to Work Committee; and Community & Schools Together (TRIHRA Representative). Betty was also listed in Who’s Who in Education.

She was involved with many civic organizations.  She served on the Board of Directors for Hospice of Dubuque and American Cancer Society.  She worked with Friendship Force and the Sister City Commission.

She was a member of St. Luke’s Methodist church for over 50 years. At St. Luke’s, she served on a variety of different committees and as Historian and Archivist.  She was a member of PEO, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, American Legion Auxiliary, and Order of the Eastern Star.

Betty enjoyed reading, cooking, eating and dining, and drinking wine on the patio with her friends.  She liked traveling in the U.S. and Europe.

Betty is survived by two daughters, Laura Phillips, of Aiken, SC, and Amy (Frank Haskett) Phillips-Haskett of Thornton, CO; her grandchild Tacoa Elizabeth Allen, of Aiken, SC; and her good friend, Gary Bechtel.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Denver (Isabelle) Nuckolls and Dr. Melvin (Arlene) Nuckolls; and one great nephew.

The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Tiffany Windows Fund, 1199 Main St., Dubuque, IA 52001; Nursing Scholarships at the University of Iowa Foundation and Dubuque County Human Society.

Maria White

Maria White, age 71, died Sunday April 5, 2020, at Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa following a brief illness.

A public visitation will be held from 9:30 – 11:00 am Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello where a Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 11:00 am.  Rev Paul Baldwin will officiate.

She is survived by her husband Jerry, her 3 children: Anthony (Stacy) & Andrew (Anna) White, both of Monticello and Angela (James Albrecht) White of Cedar Rapids, IA. She is also survived by her grandson Joshua White, step-grandchildren, Sabrynn Dague & Hannah Albrecht, her brother Joseph Schutz of Woodstock IL, her brother-in-law, Joseph White of Minneapolis, MN along with nieces and nephews.

Maria was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws, Cyril & Marion White, and in laws, Judy and John White and Rosemary Schutz.

Cards, letters and memorials may be mailed to the family in care of Kramer Funeral Home, PO Box 791, Monticello, IA 52310.  A Maria White Family Art Scholarship was established and memorials are preferred.

Maria’s complete obituary is posted at www.kramerfuneral.com where online condolences may be left for the family.

Ronald W. Oglesby

Ronald W. Oglesby, age 90, of Dubuque passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15th, 2021, at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Rodney Allers officiating. Family and friends may gather after 12:00 p.m. at the church until time of mass. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors by the Iowa Army National Guard. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Ron was born April 19, 1931, son of William C. and Marvel Oglesby. He was also known as Pints. He served stateside in the Army during the Korean War. In 1957 Ronnie married Marlene McCarthy of Bernard, Iowa.

Ron worked most of his life caring for a Jersey dairy herd. With the help of Marlene, their seven children, grandchildren, sons-in-law, a number of nephews, neighbors, and others he built a successful dairy farm outside of Bernard.

Ron enjoyed the life of farming, spending time with family, hunting, attending gun shows, playing cards, and reading a good book.  His skills were many. He could fix anything without spending money using black electrical tape. Family and friends will have fond memories of Ron’s ability to tell stories about people, places, and things he did.

Many people will miss Ronnie’s youthful spirit and captivating tales.

Loved ones are grateful for this man’s life and hard work. Surviving family members include his wife Marlene, his daughters Sylvia (Craig) Faust, Juliana Oglesby, Marie (Troy) Winder, Laura (Joe) Nauman, Rosanne (Steve) Becker, and son Perry.

Ron was preceded in death by his daughter Rhonda Oglesby and three sisters, Jean (Calvin) Dutka, Ruth (Cletus) Apel, and June (Vince) Owens.

Lilian L. Knake

Lillian L. (Kilburg) Knake, 92, of Bellevue, passed away on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue.  Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Friday, July 2, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue.  Family will greet friends 9:00 am – 10:30 am, also Friday, July 2, 2021 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue prior to Mass.  Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the St. Joseph Bellevue – Sts. Peter & Paul Springbrook Facebook page, on their You Tube Channel and on Bellevue Cable TV Channel 37.

Lillian was born on April 27, 1929, the daughter of Anthony and Rosella (Feller) Kilburg.  She married Cletus Stillmunkes on January 27, 1948.  They had two children before Cletus passed away on November 21, 1950.  On October 27, 1951, she married Albert “Bud” Knake and they were blessed with 3 more children.  Bud and Lillian have been a team that for almost 70 years farmed together, raised their kids and grandkids, involved themselves in the community, and cheered for the Bellevue Comets, Iowa Hawkeyes, and Chicago Cubs.

Lillian loved life on the farm and could do everything from running the machinery to feeding the baby kitties she always kept in the barn. Lillian loved talking on the phone and playing cards. She always had a deck in her purse just in case she could pull together a game. But Lillian’s greatest enjoyment was watching her children and grandchildren play sports.  She was their biggest encourager, and never missed a game.  She was always ready to report the points of each player and offer a treat after the game.

Lillian will leave a legacy of love, grace, and patience.  She had great Faith and was a positive and consistent presence for her family and all her friends.  While she will be greatly missed, her family is very thankful for the 92 years she spent on earth, and knows that she is setting up her card games in Heaven.

Survivors include her husband, Albert “Bud” Knake; children, Donna Mueller, Mike (Kathy) Knake, Patrick (Lori) Knake, Penny (Charles) Medinger; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; siblings, Leanna Sieverding, Mary Anna Sprank, Frieda Ernst, Larry (Julie) Kilburg, Pat Ernst, and Betty (Duane) Ernst; a sisters in-law, Marilee Kilburg and Minnie Knake; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Dan Knake; a grandson, Corey Mueller; siblings and in-laws, Orville (Ivis) Kilburg, Eldon Sieverding, Peter Sprank, Sylvester “Jim” Kilburg, Cletus (Linda) Kilburg, Donald Ernst, Greg Ernst, Rosemary (Orville) Roling; Hank (Connie) Knake, Ed (Betty) Knake, Eliza (Bill) Meyer, Meta Arrington, Mary (Wayne) Young, Ella (Tom) Chantos; and Dena (Eldon) Glunz.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Lillian’s memory.

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

Ronald F. Hasken

Ronald F. Hasken, 77, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation, Dubuque, IA.  He was born on September 7, 1943 in Havre de Grace, Maryland to Edgar and Mary Fay (Zeal) Hasken.

Ron grew up in Galena, IL.  He graduated from Galena High School in 1961.  After high school he attended Loras College in Dubuque, IA where he received a degree in accounting.  He began working at John Deere Dubuque Works on January 19, 1970 in Parts Distribution.  After completing college Ron worked towards becoming a supervisor in the plant.  He finished his career at John Deere in the Purchasing Department and retired on December 31, 2001.

Ron married Mary Johnette “Butchie” Kane on June 12, 1965 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, IL.  Ron enjoyed spending afternoons on the golf course, going for pontoon rides on Apple Canyon Lake, going to auctions with good friends, and cheering on his beloved Chicago Bears.

Ron was preceded in death by his father Edgar Hasken; his brother Rick Hasken; his sister-in-law Anne (Carl) Taylor; and his brother-in-law John Kane.

Ron is survived by his mother Mary Fay Hasken of Galena, IL; his wife Mary Johnette “Butchie” of East Dubuque, IL; his daughter Patrice (Brian) Kuhn of Galena, IL; his son Paul (Kelli) Hasken of Castle Rock, CO; his son Scott (Carrie) Hasken of Vestavia, AL; his sister Sandra Hasken of Dubuque, IA; his sister Janice Harris of Lomita, CA; his sister Jackie (Chuck) Werner of Galena, IL; his sister-in-law Roxann Hasken of Galena, IL; his sister-in-law Dee Kane of Dubuque, IA; his grandchildren Ben (Emma), Katie, Emma, Matthew, Sammy, and Olivia, his great-granddaughter Charlie, and his nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation for the wonderful care Ron received.

A visitation and memorial service will be held at a later date at Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL.

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to go to the East Dubuque Library Foundation.

On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com.©

Robert L. Smart

Robert “Bob” Lee Smart, 85, of Dubuque, died Friday, June 11, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:15 am Tuesday June 15, 2021 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

The Funeral Service for Bob will be 11:30 am Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Derek Rosenstiel officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque. 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.

Robert was born May 31, 1936, in Scales Mound, IL, the son of William E. and Leona E. Wasmund Smart. On April 28, 1956, he married Carol Ann Peebles at Zion Lutheran Church in Schapville, IL.

He graduated from Scales Mound High School in 1954.

He worked as a Service Manager for Lime Rock Springs Co.

He was a member of  Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.  He enjoyed working on cars, fixing everything and was a fan of AM radio.

Survivors include his wife, Carol; one daughter, Stacey S. Tittle of Dubuque; two sons, Steven L. Smart of Thailand, and Michael D. (Timothea) Smart of Helena, MT; and several special friends including, Bob, Kelly, Allison, and Adam Curtis and Cindy Henkel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother-in-law, Wayne (Eileen) Peebles.

A special thank you to the OR and ICU staff and Doctors at MercyOne for their care of Bob and Hospice of Dubuque.

Memorials have been established for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Dubuque County Humane Society.

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 Bob’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Janet Dwane

Janet Dwane, 78, of Dubuque passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, June 9, 2021 with family by her side. Visitation will be held at St, Anthony Catholic Church on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from 09:00-10:30, immediately followed by the service at 10:30. Committal prayers will follow in the chapel at Linwood Cemetery, and burial afterwards. Mass will be live-streamed on the St. Anthony Catholic Church YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintAnthonyDubuque

Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home, 2659 John F. Kennedy Road, Dubuque, is assisting the family.

Janet was born September 29th, 1942 in Dubuque, Iowa daughter of Edward and Ermelinda (Schlickman) Travis, where she lived almost all of her life, living a few years in “the basement” in Hazel Green, Wisconsin after marriage to John Dwane, until moving back to Dubuque with John and their, then, three young children. She graduated from Dubuque Wahlert High School and worked 34 years at Finley Hospital, retiring as a Patient Care Tech in 2009.

She enjoyed cheering on the Chicago Cubs, as well as listening to the song “Go Cubs Go”. Kenny Rogers, The Carpenters, Abba, and the Mama Mia soundtrack rounded out the pleasurable listening experience. Not to mention Christmas music knew no season.

Other interests she shared with family and friends included card games, especially Euchre and King’s Corner, as well as games of Yahtzee, crafting of macramé, cross stitch, attending craft shows, watching Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, playing miniature golf, and eating pretzel bites at the mall. In fact, she enjoyed food so much, after eating lunch she might ask “What are we doing for supper?”

She also took pleasure in taking walks with others in around her neighborhood, as well as the occasional hike at E.B. Lyons and Swiss Valley, the Port of Dubuque, and the arboretum. She collected many things dolphin and Pepsi-themed.  Among her adventures in travel, accompanied by like-individuals,  were Japan, Ireland, Virginia, Kansas, Omaha, New Mexico, Disney World and Washington D.C., She also took great pleasure in the company of her grandkids.

One of her favorite sayings when one entered a room was “Pull up a chair and sit on the floor”.  For the past decades her unique humor extended to entertaining/annoying people with her turkey call and barking sound effects.  Kids and adults alike would laugh, while others gave her the side eye. She found delight in both reactions.

Janet is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, John, five children; Phillip (Angela) Dwane, Manassas, Virginia, Christopher Dwane, Dubuque, Iowa, Colleen Dwane, Dubuque, Iowa, Kerri Dwane, Glendale, Arizona, and Andra (Dwane) Getty, Olathe, Kansas. Seven grandchildren; Theresa, Elizabeth, Joseph, Gabriel, Katharine, Marissa, and Cameron. Two sisters; Joyce Gansen, Dubuque, IA, Jane Swift, Bondurant, IA.  Sister-in-law, Marcella (Engling) Travis. Plus many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Gerald Travis, Jackson “Jack” Travis, James “Jim” Travis, Clyde Travis, sister Jenny Mae (Travis) Engling.

In lieu of flowers a Go Fund Me has been set up in her name; https://gofund.me/04c5d74a

A special thanks from our family to the dedicated nurses of Hospice of Dubuque for the wonderful and personal care taken with our loved one and keeping her comfortable during her final days, especially Alysa. As well as the extended care provided these past few years by family members, John, Christopher, and Colleen.

Kevin M. Vondra

Kevin M. Vondra, 61, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, died Thursday, June 10, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wisconsin. A Celebration of Life will be held 4-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Sunset Lanes and Hall, Dickeyville, Wisconsin. Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is assisting the family.

Kevin was born on September 7, 1959, in Iowa, the son of Kenneth and Marcine (Smith) Vondra. He was employed at Prairie Farms for over 30 years, retiring in 2019.

Kevin enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing poker, baking, and picking both berries and walnuts. He attended auctions and flea markets, collecting a variety of items, including mementos of local dairy businesses. Kevin loved his family and his grandchildren were his pride and joy. He enjoyed spending time with friends and lending a helping hand.

Survivors include his daughter, Katie Vondra, Dubuque, IA; two sons, Brad Vondra, East Dubuque, IL, and Mike (Nikki) Vondra, Dyersville, IA; three sisters, Kristine (Greg) Fry, Fennimore, WI, Mary Hultman, Baraboo, WI, and Laura (Arty) Moyer, Galena, IL; two brothers, Brian (Carolyn) Vondra, Spring Hills, KS, and Jim (Holly) Vondra, Mineral Point, WI; a brother-in-law, Rich Hardyman, Belleville, WI; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Marcine Vondra; and a sister, Janet Hardyman.

The family wishes to thank the staff of St. Dominic Villa, Hospice of Dubuque and ADRC of Lancaster.

Memorials may be sent to Casey-McNett Funeral Home, 123 N. Jackson St., Cuba City, WI, 53807.

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

Frederick T. Taft Jr.

Frederick T. “Buck” Taft, Jr., 85 of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on June 10th, 2021, at Stonehill Care Center with family by his side.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15th, 2021, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a memorial service with sharing time will be at 4:00 p.m. Entombment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Fred was born on November 11, 1935, in Dubuque, Iowa; the son of Frederick and LaVetta (Walsh) Taft Sr. He served in the US Naval Reserve and was an Army Parachutist.

On August 16, 1957, he married the love of his life Donna Mae Hielscher in Libertyville, IL. He and Donna owned and operated Village Bar Supper Club in Kieler, WI for 7 years. Fred also worked and retired from the Dubuque Packing Company after 42 years.

Buck was an avid Chicago Bear and Cubs fan; he enjoyed golfing, listening to music, John Wayne movies, playing the lottery and having a cold Miller High Life. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years Donna; six children DeAnn Taft, of Green Bay, WI, Debra (Joseph) Fromment, of Dubuque, IA, Dean Taft, of Dubuque, IA, Denise (Paul) Bertsch, of Dubuque, Dori (Michael) Taft, of Whitewright, TX, and Danny (Scheryl) Taft, of Potosi, WI. Fifteen grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson Michael A. Bennett, his sister Patricia Busch and a brother James Taft.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque for their care and compassion they gave to Fred.

Donald J. Gronemus

Donald J. Gronemus, 67, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at University of Iowa Hospital following complications from heart surgery. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Cuba City. Following the service, burial will be at St. Rose Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be held Wednesday at the church from 9-11:45 a.m. prior to the service. Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is serving the family.

Don was born on April 2, 1954, in Vernon County, Wisconsin, to LeRoy and Mary (Flock) Gronemus. Don graduated from Cashton High School in 1972. Diploma in hand, Don and his twin brother, Dave,  joined the Navy. Upon returning to land, Don attended Western Wisconsin Technical Institute, where he earned his Associate of Applied Science in Farmstead Mechanization in 1978, specializing in stainless steel welding. His trade brought him to Cuba City, when he began working for Gile Surge. Don was then hired by Southwest Health Center, where he enjoyed a 30+ year career in maintenance, retiring in January, 2020.

Don is survived by his wife, Connie; his daughter, Manda (Travis) Then and grandson Colton of Cascade, Iowa; stepchildren Brittney Setzer and grandson Chance of Spokane, Wash., Dainon (Michelle) Setzer and grandson Lincoln of Spokane, Wash., Erin (Jay) Digman of Cuba City, and Beau (Candace) Droessler of Platteville; his three brothers, Dan (Catherine) Gronemus of Madison, Dave (Robin) Gronemus of Chesapeake, Va., Tom (Lindy) Gronemus of Viroqua; his two sisters, Jean (Tom) Myhre of La Crosse, and Sue (Scott) Schmitz of Cashton; brothers-in-law and sisters in-law; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and coworkers from Southwest Health Center, whom he thought of as a second family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson Louie Droessler of Prairie du Chien.

In lieu of flowers or plants, honor Don through memorials to the charity of your choice.

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

Mary Ryan

Mary (Gail) Ryan, 78, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully at Mercy Medical Center Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the parish scripture service will be at 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, East Dubuque, with Fr. Peter Snieg officiating.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. The funeral mass will be live-streamed on The Miller Funeral Home Group Facebook Page.

Gail was born February 25, 1943 to Matt and Mary Margaret (Peg) Theisen in Dubuque and graduated from Wahlert High School in 1961.

On November 24, 1962 she married Ray Ryan, and had three children.  Renee (Rick) Golinvaux of Prior Lake, Minnesota, Joe Ryan (Beth Mohr) of East Dubuque, and Ron (Lisa) Ryan also of East Dubuque.  She was also blessed with two granddaughters, Kaylee Ryan of Denver, Colorado and Lindsey Ryan of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Ray passed away on February 12, 2017.

Gail was a wonderful, loving Mother, Grandmother and friend.  She was a devout Catholic who enjoyed daily mass, even watching on her iPad when she could no longer attend in person.  She treasured her many, many hours in St. Mary’s Adoration Chapel and cherished her Mother’s Prayer group and Bible studies.

In her younger years, she was an accomplished and passionate bowler. That passion led to years of volunteer service in the Dubuqueland Women’s Bowling Association, culminating in her enshrinement into the DWBA Hall of Fame in 1999.

She enjoyed large family holidays, playing euchre or cribbage with friends and spending time with her family, grand dogs and grand cats.

Gail dedicated her entire life to the Publishing Industry. Beginning at William C. Brown and continuing with Shepherd Inc. and Carlisle Communications, creating many long lasting friendships along the way.  She enjoyed freelance editing right up to her last days.

She is also survived by two sisters, Karen Michels and Deb Theisen and two brothers, Wayne (Geri) Theisen and Mike (Donna) Theisen and sisters-in-law, Kay Steuck and Andy Ryan.  She is also survived by many loving Nieces and Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Matt and Mary Margaret (Peg) Theisen, parents-in-law, Joseph and Alice Ryan, in-laws, Elmer Michels, Ted and Eileen Beaves, Paul and Geri Ryan, Bill Ryan, Bob Steuck and niece Margaret Michels.

The family would like to thank the Nursing Staff of MercyOne Medical Center and Tri-State Dialysis for their exceptional level of care.

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

James P. Cody

James Philip Cody, 72, of Godfrey, IL, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, IL.

The Mass of Christian Burial for James will be 11:00 AM Friday, June 18, 2021, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church with Father Tom McDermott as the Celebrant. Visitation will be held one hour before the mass from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Key West. The mass 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.

James was born May 4, 1949, in Dubuque, the son of Thomas James and Ann Murphy Cody.

James lived and worked at Beverly Farm in Godfrey, IL.

Survivors include one Aunt, Ellen Murphy Flood of Corpus Christi, TX; and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Cody and Ann Murphy Cody Ginder and his step-father, John Ginder, and his sister, Jane Cody.

Memorials have been established for Albrecht Acres and Beverly Farm Foundation.

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

Condolences sent to the family by visiting James’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.