Obituaries Archive

Florian Tigges, Jr.

Florian Tigges, Jr. 83, of Asbury, died Sunday, March 14, 2021, at his home.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Florian’s family. The Mass of Christian Burial for Florian will be 10:30 am Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the Church of the Resurrection with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. Burial will be in Asbury Cemetery in Asbury. 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.

Florian was born October 9, 1937, in Dubuque County, the son of Florian George, Sr. and Henrietta Ann Valentine Tigges. On April 28, 1962, he married Sandra “Sandy” S. Montag in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in East Dubuque, IL. She died November 1, 2017.

He graduated from St. Columbkille’s High School in 1955 and Loras College in 1959 with a degree in Business Administration.

Florian was a Tax Accountant for Honkamp Krueger and Co.

He was a volunteer fireman and member of the board for the Asbury Fire Department for nearly 50 years and managed the Maple Hills Water Corporation in Asbury. He was an avid collector, collecting items such as pocket knives, pocket watches, and lighters that he gifted to his grandchildren. He was a sports fan especially of the Chicago Bulls and Iowa Hawkeyes. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, and hunting. He enjoyed playing cards and poker and taking long drives and day trips. In his later years, you may have seen him in his electric wheelchair in Asbury visiting his beloved Sandy in Asbury Cemetery or just out for a long ride. Above all else, Florian cherished time spent with his beloved family.

Survivors include two sons, Rob (Teresa) Tigges of Key West, and Steve (Paula) Tigges of Marshfield, WI; four daughters, Amy (Doug) Wagner of Asbury, Molly (Tom) Coyle of Sherrill, Jenny (Dave) Schrobilgen of Dubuque, and Susan (Steven) Swift of Monticello; 19 grandchildren, Doug, Tyler, Drew, and Quinn Wagner, Nick, Tom, Trisha, and Scott Tigges, Maggie, Carlee, Jolee, and Arriana Coyle, Matt and Ben Schrobilgen, and Lorna (Luke) Meyer, Lainey, Will, Chris, and Anabell Swift; three great-grandchildren, Henry, Thea, and Hattie; one brother, Robert ‘Bob’ (Pat) Tigges, and four sisters, Barbara (Chuck) Pruter, Sharon Johannes, Jackie Tigges, and Suzanne (Jim) Heinle; and numerous nieces and nephews and brothers and sisters in-law.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Beth Tigges.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

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 Florian’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Thomas J. Coakley

Thomas J. Coakley, 89, of Maquoketa passed away at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on Sunday, March 14, 2021, after a sudden illness.

A memorial mass celebrating Tom’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, March 22, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa. A private burial will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery, in Otter Creek.

He was born to Lee and Ida Coakley on their family farm at Otter Creek, on July 12, 1931. He attended the St. Lawrence Catholic School through the 10th grade where he was a mass server, likely laying the ground work for being a devout Catholic all his life. He then graduated from Maquoketa High School with the class of 1949, where he was active in sports especially basketball and baseball.

Following graduation, he was selected first baseman with the Junior Legion Baseball League. While playing baseball throughout the area he also farmed with his father. During this time, he met Lois Manderscheid and they were married in September of 1952. Tom and Lois’s love of horses carried over to their whole family being involved with trail rides and competing in horse shows and horse racing.

Tom made the decision to quit dairying and took a job with the Maquoketa Schools as bus driver and grounds keeper for 18 years. In retirement, Lois and Tom learned to play golf and were able to do some extensive traveling. They moved to Swagosa Drive in Maquoketa for 11 years, before moving to Arkansas in 1995. They enjoyed traveling with friends, golfing nearly every day and playing in numerous card clubs for 19 years before moving back to Maquoketa in 2014.

After a very happy, full life Tom is survived by his wife Lois; four daughters and one son, Carol Lee Coakley, New Mexico, Kathy Van’t Hul, Colorado, Sue (Douglas) Goodall, Delmar, Kim (Lewis) Palumbo, Texas and John (Bonnie) Coakley, Otter Creek; 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Paul Perrin and Karl (Ginny) Manderscheid; sisters-in-law, Carma Homjak and Ruth (Jim) Gartner; and numerous nieces and nephews. Tom was predeceased by his parents, two sisters, Maree Lois and Mary Perrin and numerous other relatives.

Tom was predeceased by his parents, two sisters, Maree Lois and Mary Perrin and numerous other relatives.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be sent to Carson Celebration of Life Center, 318 West Pleasant Street, Maquoketa, Iowa 52060 c/o the Thomas J. “Tom” Coakley Family.

The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Please feel free to call or stop at the funeral home with notes of support or leave words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Virginia L. Johnson

Virginia L. Johnson, 80, of Dubuque, died Friday, March 12, 2021, at the Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque.

A prayer service will be held at 3:30 pm followed by visitation until 7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Road. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements.  If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Virginia’s family.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Virginia will be 10:30 am, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Ghost Catholic Church with Father Steven Garner as the Celebrant. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Catholic 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.

Virginia was born April 29, 1940, in Dubuque, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Tobin) McDonough. On May 7, 1960, she married Richard E. Johnson at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dubuque.

Virginia graduated from St. Joseph High School and went on to raise a family of four loving children, Patty, Jim, Ron and Tom.

She enjoyed playing bingo, spending time at the casino, traveling, but most importantly spending time with her kids and grandchildren and attending their sporting events.

Virginia was a member of Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Ghost Catholic Church, as well as the former Rosary Society President, and Power of Prayer Chapel.  She enjoyed volunteering with ManorCare Bingo and working Bingo at Holy Ghost Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband, Richard of Dubuque; one daughter, Patty (Larry) Oberbroeckling, of Dubuque; three sons, Jim (Lisa Barton) Johnson, Ron (Laura) Johnson and Tom (Julie) Johnson, all of Dubuque; grandchildren, Jason Oberbroeckling, Megan Oberbroeckling, Cassidy Johnson, Jenna Johnson, Chris Johnson, TJ Johnson, Jack Johnson and Ella Johnson; great-grandchildren, Kaycee Oberbroeckling, Quinley Johnson and Sloan Johnson; two brothers, Lou McDonough and Bill McDonough, both of Dubuque; three sisters-in-law, Pat Marish, of Lone Rock, WI, Connie McDonough of Dubuque and Jan McDonough of Key West and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Francis “Mac” McDonough, Jack (Frannie) McDonough and Tom McDonough; one sister, Mary (Loras) Grant; two sisters-in-law, Rita McDonough and Gerry McDonough and three brothers-in-law, Tom, Eldon and Merlin Johnson.

A memorial has been established.

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

Maggie E. Pearce

Maggie Elizabeth Pearce, 25, of Asbury, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021, at her home in Asbury.

A visitation will be held Monday, March 15, 2021, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements.  If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Maggie’s family.

The funeral service for Maggie will be 12:00 pm, Monday, March 15, 2021, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Father David Flanagan as the officiant. Burial will be in Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church Cemetery in Hazel Green. 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.

Maggie was born February 22, 1996, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Daniel Pearce and Pilar Swift. She graduated from Dubuque Hempstead and went on to attend and graduate from NICC with her Associates of Nursing.  Maggie worked as a nurse for Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Our Maggie Sunshine Girl loved hanging out with her family;Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday because it meant just spending time with her mom, Mol, and Jack. Highlights of Maggie’s life include camping, vacationing with her Uncle John and his family, and going to the Dells. Maggie was a compassionate, hard-working, intelligent young woman who was dedicated to providing loving care to her elderly patients and to Nathaniel’s boys, Kobe and Daylen. An avid Packer fan, Mags was the first to send out a text to the rest of the family about just how this team should be coached and managed! Maggie loved music and singing aloud, but according to her beloved, Nathaniel, “She did not have the best voice, but she sure would try.” Playing euchre, conducting word searches with her glitter pens, driving her Mustang, snuggling her kitties, Chow and Rousey, and eating heaps of mashed potatoes and gravy were among her favorite activities. We will miss her sarcastic sense of humor and the sunshine that radiated from her sweet smile. Maggie and Nathaniel were expecting their first child, whom they called “our girl, baby Isla.” To Nathaniel, Maggie will forever be “my pretty girl.”

Survivors include her fiancé, Nathaniel Hargrove, of Asbury; Nathaniel’s sons, Kobe and Daylen; mother, Pilar (Tracy Wiegal) Swift; sister, Molly (Travis Heiar) Pearce; brother, Jackson Pearce, and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins who adored her.

She is preceded in death by her father, Daniel Pearce.

A memorial has been established.

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 Maggie’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Joan M. Genz

Joan Marie Genz, 56, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on March 10, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 14th, 2021 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 1:00 p.m. Please remember to wear your face mask and it is requested by the family that you dress casual. In honor of Joan the family will be wearing Chicago Bears, Cubs or Iowa Hawkeye attire.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, at Holy Spirit Parish, Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Mark Kwenin officiating. A live stream of the funeral mass will be on the funeral home Facebook page. Burial will be at a later date in Linwood Cemetery.

Joan was born on July 1, 1964 in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of Joseph and Ann (Kegler) Genz. She graduated from Hempstead High School in 1983.

Joan loved and was well loved by her family and friends. She was very involved with helping with nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews. She would often host sleepovers for any child who wished to stay. They would watch movies, eat popcorn, play and stay up late. You had to watch where you walked at night to avoid stepping on a child.

She was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bear fan along with the Iowa Hawkeyes. She rarely missed a game whether it be in person or on tv. She loved spending time with her long-time friend Sherry Bailey, and they remained close when Sherry moved away. She also love to go kayaking with her brother and his wife, and really enjoyed watching the wildlife.

Joan worked as a bindery crew leader at Woodward Printing for 33 years; and she enjoyed volunteering for the Quarter Century Parties held yearly for employees.

She had her fur baby, Angel who was near and dear to her heart.

Joan is survived by her brother Don (Janet) Genz, of Dubuque; sisters Sharon Koster, of Dubuque, Jane (Jim) Bakey, of Sherrill, IA, Julie (Tom) McDonald of Dodgeville, WI and Patricia (Todd) Miller, of Brooklyn, WI. Her nieces and nephews; Jill Becker, Jodie Koster, Kelli Jones, Kathi Riemer, Pete Genz, Jesse Bakey, Jenna Frederick, Travis McDonald, Britini Slaght, Cody Skahill, Jake Skahill, Ashley Miller, Ann Miller, and Christopher Miller; great nieces and nephews Jayden, Erik, Jill, Logan, Mason, Ella, Joey, Julian, Myles, Aubrey, Anna, Caroline, Andrew, Lily, Lyla, Kylie, Rose, Tyler, Jaxon and Jake. Her long-time friend Sherry Bailey and her fur baby Angel.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Kim and Jenni; great niece Katie and brother-in-law Bob Koster.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque especially Peggy, Jeanette, Megan and Diane; also, to MercyOne Cancer Center; Dr. Eric Engelman and his nurses for all their kindness and special care.

Joan was truly a blessing to our family and will be deeply missed. As Joan would often say “It is what it is”, “family, love, joy, faith, hope, peace”, and lastly “Love Always.”

Memorials may be given to MercyOne Cancer Center or Hospice of Dubuque.

David J. Weber

David Jay “Spider” Weber, 63 of Dubuque, IA was called home by the hands of the Lord Saturday, March 6th, 2021.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at a later date in Linwood Cemetery. A live stream of the funeral service will be on the funeral home Facebook page.

David was born on May 28, 1957 in Dubuque, the son of Simon “Pete” Weber and Mary Haigh.

David spent his life showing his love for cars; he is commonly known for his Auto body and Custom Paint skills. David was a proud, active member in Narcotics Anonymous with 15 amazing years of clean time when he passed.

David is survived by his Son, David Jr. (Kellee) Weber; his daughters, Jenna Mary Weber,

Jessica (Andrew) Hoag, Jackalyn Hoag, and Jillian O’Dell; his grandchildren, Gwendolyn

Weber, Dominick Jay, Jamison Martin, Ellyana Gross, Owen and Sawyer Brokus; his siblings John (Marlene) Weber, Tom (Sharon) Weber, Richard (Norma) Weber, Donald (Jane) Weber and many nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ronald (Beverly) Weber; his sister MaryAnne (Chuck) Schumacher; and his granddaughter Evelynn Jade Weber.

The family would like to thank the Dubuque area Narcotics Anonymous and The S.O.U.R.C.E fellowship for the continued love and support over the years, you all were family to David.

Ronald G. Harris

Ronald G. Harris, 73 of Galena, IL passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at his niece’s residence in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Friends may call after 10 AM until the time of service. Social distancing, capacity limits, and mask requirements will be encouraged. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, where military honors will be accorded graveside by the VFW and American Legion Post of Galena.

He was born July 27, 1947, in Galena the son of Albert and Bernice (Holland) Harris. Ron served during Vietnam in the United States Army from November 3, 1966, until his honorable discharge on November 29, 1968. He worked on the barges in the East Coast, the mines in Wisconsin, and Lemfco foundry, Galena until his retirement in 2012.

Ron enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, gardening, going to the casino, and collecting coins and various items. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan.

Ron is survived by his sister, Jean Harris, of Galena, brother, Charles “Duke” Harris, of AZ, sister-in-law, Susan Harris of Lake Havasu City, three nephews, Chuck (Laura) Harris, Mike (Sonja) Harris, and Paul Harris, two nieces, Jodi (Jon) Schoenhardt and Cari (Dan) Hulscher, several great-nieces and nephews, and his aunt, Jane Foecking, of Galena.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Jennifer, brother, Floyd, and aunts and uncles.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the doctors, surgeons, and nurses, of Mercy One Cancer Center, Dubuque, University of Iowa Oncology, the Hospice nurses of Lake Havasu City Hospice, and Jodi (Jon) Schoenhardt.

Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Rose M. Pixler

Rose Marie Pixler, 91, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on March 7th, 2021 at Stonehill Care Center.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 12th, 2021 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church with Rev. Steven Garner officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. Please remember to wear your face mask.

Rose was born on May 8, 1929 in Dubuque, IA the daughter of John “Jack” and Mayme (Wilhelm) Schumacher. She married Howard Pixler on October 15, 1971 in Las Vegas.

She loved yard work and creating beautiful gardens; when her work was complete, she enjoyed looking over it while watching the sunset. She enjoyed a glass of iced tea and reading a good book to pass time.

Rose was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost church and loved attending church regularly.

She is survived by her two daughters Sandra Tripp and Mary Frommelt along with grandchildren and great grandchildren who were close to her heart. She is also survived by her sister Anna Mae (James) Lewis and many nieces and nephews.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents; her sister June Herzberg; two brothers in infancy; her husband Howard Pixler; her grandson Jeremy Zimmerman and her beloved dog, Bailey.

The family would like to thank Stonehill Care Center, Hospice of Dubuque and the staff at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital for all their wonderful care they gave to Rose.

Logan M. Potter

Logan Michael Potter, 32, of Dubuque, passed away on March 7th, 2021.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11th, 2021 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A memorial sharing of memories will follow starting at 7:00 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date in St. Mary’s Cemetery in East Dubuque.

Logan was born on June 23rd, 1988 in Dubuque, the son of Kevin Potter and Susan Sarazin. He attended school in Dubuque, graduating from the 12th grade. He was employed at Nordstrom Distribution Center.

Logan loved hanging with his nieces and nephews, and spending time with his kids and his animals. He could brighten any situation with his sense of humor.

He is survived by his sons, Lealand and Liam Potter; his daughters, Willow Ohnesorge and Korah Miller; his parents, Kevin Potter and Susan Sarazin; siblings, Jarl Potter (Brainne Roddick), Matt (Tami) Sarazin, Dustin Potter, Queinson Potter (Heather Gott) and Crystal Waechter; 5 nieces, 4 nephews and many cousins; his uncle, Mark (Joyce) Sarazin; aunts, Julie (Ken) Aahrus and Mary Frances Gay along with his grandma, Barb Delaney.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leslie and Gloria Potter, David Sarazin; uncles, Danny Potter, David Potter, David Sarazin Jr.; and aunt Mitzi Potter.

A Logan Potter memorial fund has been established.

Karl-Uwe Petersen

Karl-Uwe Petersen, 81, of Bellevue, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Private Family Services will be conducted.

Karl was born November 27, 1939 in Breklumfeld, Germany, the son of Paul Christian and Irene Juliane (Nahnsen) Petersen. He married Heidemarie Bednarek and they had three children.

He immigrated to the United States in 1997 starting his journey in Colorado where he renewed contacts with former colleagues in his business sector. He eventually settled permanently in Iowa to work as a lumber buyer, a profession he loved and excelled in. He kept his hand in the business until right before his death.

He was a cowboy at heart, he enjoyed working with his horses and reading about western history. His greatest joys by far were his grandchildren. He enjoyed keeping in touch with them via Facetime which allowed him to bridge the physical distances.

He is survived by his children, Heike (Harold Yutzy) Petersen of Fairplay, Colorado, Jens (Lena) Petersen of Ottersberg, Germany, and Sven Petersen of Ulsnis, Germany; grandchildren, Cody (Marisa O’Toole) Adams, Wade (Kyle Baker) Adams, Janne, Marie, and Gustav Petersen; siblings, Heinrich (Inge) Petersen, and Renate (Manfred) Lahman; Heidemarie Petersen (mother of Heike, Jens, and Sven) with partner Klaus Kranzusch.

Karl was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Hospice of Jackson County at 611 W. Quarry St. Maquoketa, IA 52060 or Bellevue Ambulance EMS at 106 N 3rdBellevue, IA 52031.

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

Local arrangements entrusted to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

Nancy J. Duwe

Nancy Jo Duwe, 85, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, surrounded by family.

A prayer service for Nancy will be Friday, March 12, 2021 at 11:00 am at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Kevin Goodrich O.P. leading. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. 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. A visitation will follow the prayer service until 3:00 pm at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque at a later date.

Nancy was born November 21, 1935, in Iowa City, IA, the daughter of Edward Eugene and Mabel Anabelle (Kirkpatrick) Strong. On April 19, 1952, she married the love of her life, Gene L. Duwe in Dubuque. He passed away on October 31, 2018.

Nancy enjoyed traveling around the United States with her husband, Gene, shopping, especially at Younkers, gambling and talking to people, especially on her old cell phone. Most of all, Nancy loved her family and enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events.

She worked for Mercy Family Pharmacy for over 10 years where she made many friends. Nancy was a life-time member of St. John’s Episcopal Church where she taught Sunday School.

Survivors include her five children, JoAnn (Jeff) Chance of Port Orchard, WA, Dennis (Janelle) Duwe of Dubuque, Linda (Andy) Willging of Sherrill, David (Kim) Duwe of Dubuque and Kathy (Ahmad) El-Ali of Ada, MI; nine grandchildren, Jodi, Jason, Jeff, Ashley, Justin, Zachary, Brian, Brad and Matthew; 13 great-grandchildren, Vince, Gabe, Alex, Emma, Dominick, Julien, Samantha, Timothy, Naomi, Abigail, Macey, Sofia and Olivia; one sister, Barbara Durey of Dubuque.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one grandson, Timothy; one granddaughter, Jill and 13 brothers and sisters.

The family would like to extend a great appreciation to Karen, Halle & Peggy at Stonehill Care Center and Chris at Hospice of Dubuque for their excellent care of Nancy and Rev. Dr. Kevin from St. John’s Episcopal Church for spending time with her.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church or Hospice of Dubuque.

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

Virginia (Jean) Schmitt

Virginia “Jean” Schmitt, 93, of Dubuque, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at the Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Jean will be 1:30 pm Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Ghost Catholic Church with Msgr. Lyle Wilgenbusch as the Celebrant. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. Entombment 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. A celebration of Jean’s life will be held at a later date.

Virginia A. “Jean” (Hirsch) Schmitt was born the only child of Leo and Lucille (Walling) Hirsch on July 24, 1927. Virginia “Jean” was the apple of their eye and admittedly a princess (or spoiled) child. Mom grew up during the Great Depression and by her own account was so lucky to be the granddaughter and niece of farmers.

Jean worked for Roehl-Phillips Furniture as a bookkeeper after graduation from St. Joseph’s Academy. In 1947, she married Alfred “Al” Schmitt and happily raised their six children.

She loved to take family vacations all over the western United States with her husband, her mother and father and children. Later in life she and Al enjoyed time wintering in Corpus Christi, taking trips to the Michigan peninsula, and Canada. Together they enjoyed going to auctions and church festivals. Jean also loved playing bingo.

She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 72 years on September 3, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Janet (Patrick) Melloy, Tom Schmitt, Susan (Mike Gruber) Lang, all of Dubuque, Christine (Richard) Schneider of Lancaster, WI and Amy (Mark) Hemmer of Maquoketa, IA; grandchildren Ryan (Irene) Melloy, Erin (Jeremiah) DeHeck, Karin Betsinger, Kevin (Sophia) Schmitt, Meggan Gaines, Jessica, Melissa and Justen Lang, Jared and Amanda Hemmer and Morgan Schneider; step grandchildren Holly Schneider and Megan Almberg; 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law May Lou Kennedy; and brother-in-law Carl (Kathleen) Schmitt of Texas.

In addition to her husband, Jean was preceded in death by her parents, and her daughter Georgia (Robert) Betsinger.

A special thank you to her nurses Diane and Gloria as well as the entire ICU nursing staff who took such wonderful care of mom during her COVID illness.

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 Jean’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Ann C. Henle

Ann Celeste Henle 82 of Galena, IL passed away surrounded by loving family on Friday, March 5, 2021, after fighting Parkinson’s Disease with force for over 30 years.

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, a private family service will be held at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Ann was born on September 3, 1938, in Columbus, NE the daughter of Dr. Ray H. and Arline (Heyd) Turner. She married Charles “Chuck” R. Henle on December 27, 1959, in Belvidere, IL. Ann attended Iowa State University, Ames, IA where she sang in their choir. Following graduation, she continued her love for music singing in her church and any other place she could. She made the decision when her youngest daughter began attending kindergarten to return to college. Ann spent many long nights at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL and achieved a master’s degree in dietetics.

She was a very selfless, loving, and devoted wife, mother, cherished grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ann, together with her husband and oldest daughter began the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Galena. She had the voice of an angel, a heart of gold and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Ann is survived by her husband, Chuck Henle, oldest daughter, Catherine (David) Henle-Lewis, and youngest daughter, Carole Henle-Shutts, all of Galena, four grandchildren, SSgt. Andrew (Jackie) Koenig of Rochelle, IL; Victoria (Jason) Manley, of Galena, Zachary (Cate) Lewis of Galena, and Brett Shutts, of Galena, six great-grandchildren, Connor Gorton Lewis, Brantley Koenig, William Lewis, Madeline Koenig, Charlotte Manley, and Amelia Lewis; and a brother in-law, William (Lee-Anne) Henle, Vancouver, WA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Lt. Col. Ronald D. Turner, and sister in-law, Susan Turner.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Dubuque or Purr-fection Animal Rescue, Galena, in memory of Ann.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to everyone at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community, Hospice of Dubuque, and Doctor Mary Koenigs for taking such amazing care of our beautiful Ann. Your care and kindness mean more to us than you know. Bless you all!

Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Dave M. Gassman

Dave M. Gassman, 70, of Bernard passed away peacefully on March 8, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 13th, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Garryowen Catholic Church with Father Mark Osterhaus officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors accorded by the Cascade American Legion. Please remember to wear your mask and if you are unable to attend a live stream of the funeral mass will be in Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory’s Facebook page. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2021 at Leonard Funeral home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road.

Dave was born April 17, 1950 to Ed and Berneice Gassman in Dubuque, IA. After graduating from Western Dubuque High School in 1968 he enlisted in the Navy and served from 1969 – 1975. Dave and Joanne united in marriage on May 13, 1978 and together raised four children. Dave worked at Flexsteel and retired after 38 years as a welder.

Dave was a member of the American Legion Post 528, the Knights of Columbus Council 930, and various bowling leagues in the area. He enjoyed coaching in the youth leagues for the Fillmore softball and baseball teams, along with playing in the over 40 league in Zwingle.

Dave enjoyed attending farm and estate sales, the Iowa State Fair. He loved attending events that his children and grandchild were a part of. The grandkids were his pride and joy.

Dave is survived by his wife, Joanne; children, Angie, Steve, Carter, Ryan, Maggie, Jared and Sadie Gravel; Mike, Gina, Lucy and Baby G Gassman; Jill, Ben, Eli, Cade and Mae Knepper; Kerri, Blaine and Ridley Noonan. His brothers: Moses, Jim, Zip (Margie), Kevin Gassman and his sister: Rosanne (Jerry) Osweiler. His mother-in-law Lois Donovan and in-laws; Judy (Mert) Coyle, Mike Donovan, Scott Sumner and many nieces and nephews

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, sister Diane Sumner, father-in-law J.C. Donovan, sister-in-law’s Grace Gassman and Audrey Kinney.

In lieu of flowers, a Dave Gassman memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to thank Dr. Whalen and Dr. Herman, staff on 4th/5th floor at Finley Hospital, UIHC ICU for all the support and kindness.

Eileen Cullen Akeson Dunphy

Eileen “Tweetie” Cullen Akeson Dunphy, 102, of Assisi Village, formerly of Sunnyview Dr., Dubuque and long-time resident of East Dubuque, IL, died Monday, March 8, 2021, surrounded by family.

Visitation will be 10:00 am Friday, March 12, 2021, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Eileen’s family. The Mass of Christian Burial for Eileen will be 11:00 am Friday, March 12, 2021, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Steven Rosonke as the Celebrant. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. Burial will be in East Dubuque Cemetery in East Dubuque. 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.

Eileen experienced a number of firsts in her life. She was born in East Dubuque, IL on June 7, 1918, the first of three daughters to Raymond J. and Mary E. (Rosemeyer) Cullen. She was in the first First Grade Class at St. Mary’s, East Dubuque, when it opened in 1924, graduated from St. Joseph Academy, Dubuque, in 1936 and later from Bayless Business College. She was employed for more than 25 years at the former State Bank of East Dubuque and was its first woman officer. Eileen was a member of St. Mary’s Parish in East Dubuque for 62 years and served on its first parish council.

On May 20, 1944, she married William N. (Bill) Akeson at St. Mary’s and became a full-time housewife and mother of their two sons and one daughter. After Bill’s death on December 13, 1963, Eileen returned to work at the State Bank of East Dubuque and retired December 1980. Eileen married former City of Dubuque Fire Chief Robert N. Dunphy at Holy Family Catholic Church, New Melleray on January 3, 1981 and moved to Dubuque at that time. Bob died February 7, 1999.

Eileen was a member of St. Anthony Parish and St. Bernadette’s Circle of its Rosary Society, St. Veronica’s Circle of the Catholic Mother’s Study Clubs, Court Dubuque No. 1287 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and the Dubuque Chapter of the BVM Alumnae. She was a “people person” –  ever mindful of the feelings and the needs of others and always making new friends. She also appreciated the beauties of nature – sunsets, butterflies, flowers and snowflakes. She was a prolific writer of letters and poetry, and wrote treasured biographies of herself and close family members. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles in ink, traveling and playing Bridge. Family gatherings were a special joy.

Surviving are her three children, Richard “Rick” Akeson, Germantown, WI, Allan Akeson, Oro Valley, AZ, and Diane (Roy) Salmela, Glendale, WI; step-daughters, Maureen (Al) Frommelt, Dubuque and Marlys Dunphy, Iowa City; grandchildren, Fred (Karen) Akeson, Courtney (Matt) Lowe, Brian (Larena) Akeson, Patrick (Betsy) Akeson, Evan (Kate) Salmela and John Salmela; step-grandchildren, Stephen (Julie) Frommelt, Greg (Dawn) Frommelt, Nicole (Garth) Gibson and Brenda Salmela Malcolm; twelve great grandchildren and eight step-great grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Eileen is also survived by nieces, nephews and very special friends, David and Patricia Cosley and Patti Peters of Dubuque.

Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, her sisters Adrienne Lagen and Marguerite Hutchins, daughter-in-law Marianne Akeson, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Dr. Mansfield Lagen, Dale Hutchins, Ruth and Julian Akeson, Dorothy and Vincent Benda, and step-grandson Erik Salmela.

Eileen’s family wishes to give thanks to the caring staff and residents of Assisi Village who made her home there such a happy one; and Hospice of Dubuque for their special care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Stonehill Franciscan Services, Salvation Army or Hospice of Dubuque.

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