Obituaries Archive

Sister Michelle Gallagher, PBVM

Sister Michelle Gallagher, PBVM, 90, died on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Sisters of the Presentation Motherhouse (Mount Loretto), 2360 Carter Road.

Private visitation and funeral services will be held on February 13, 2021, in Sacred Heart Chapel, Sisters of the Presentation. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West.

Sister Michelle, daughter of William and Theresa (McNertney), was born Theresa Darlene Gallagher on August 6, 1930, in Vail, Iowa. She entered the Sisters of the Presentation on August 22, 1950, and professed her perpetual vows on June 8, 1956.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Clarke College and taught elementary school in Algona, Dubuque, Epworth, Mason City, Storm Lake, Waukon, and Whittemore, all in Iowa, and St. Paul, Minnesota. After retiring from teaching, she volunteered at American Martyrs Retreat Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and offered spiritual direction and mentoring to college students at the University of Northern Iowa. Sister Michelle had a gift for listening and making people feel comfortable. Reflecting on her ministry, she said, “Being welcoming and a Christ-presence to others is how I try to live Nano’s spirit. I thank God for the opportunities I have had to help others know and love God.”

Sister Michelle celebrated her 60th Jubilee in 2010 and retired to Mount Loretto in 2016. She enjoyed recycling stamps, reading, puzzles and spending time with family and friends. She valued prayer and community service.

Surviving are her nieces, including Sister Michaeline Healy, PBVM, nephews, and the Sisters of the Presentation with whom she shared her life for 64 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Rita Healy, Nelda McSorley, and Virgean “Jean” Bandow and her brothers, Arnold, Lloyd, Merle, Leo, and Gerald.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in care of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of the Presentation, 2360 Carter Road, Dubuque, IA 52001 or online at: www.dbqpbvms.org

Joseph L. Stelken

Joseph “Joe” Leander Stelken, 91, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, February 8, at Bethany Home.

Friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, February 13, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, and will be live-streamed on the St. Anthony Catholic Church website: www.stanthony-dubuque.org. Rev. Steven Rosonke will officiate. Masks and social distancing are required at church. Interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League. Arrangements are entrusted to Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd., Dubuque. Condolences and memories may be shared at egelhofsiegertcasper.com. A public Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, July 24, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Eagle Point Park main pavilion.

Joe was born March 22, 1929 in Worthington, IA, the son of Bernard and Katherine Zita (Fruth) Stelken. He married Lois O’Hea on October 6, 1962 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on January 30, 2003.

Joe began his education in a one room schoolhouse, and went on to be the first in his family to graduate from high school. He then graduated from Bayless Business College. Joe served his country with the U.S. Air Force, and was stationed at Hamilton Field in California from 1948 to 1952, and in Korea from 1951 to 1952, until his honorable discharge as a Staff Sergeant.

He was employed at the Dubuque Packing Company for many years. Joe was an avid bowler throughout his life, and bowled one of his best games at age 80. He was a long-suffering Cubs and Bears fan. Joe volunteered for Bingo at St. Anthony’s, and as a pallbearer for St. Vincent de Paul Society. He delivered Meals on Wheels for over 20 years.

Joe was honored to take one of the last Honor Flights out of Dubuque along with his brother in law, and escorted (not babysat!) by his son.

Joe is survived by two children, Mark J. (Michelle) Stelken of Dubuque, and Mary Beth (Roger) Scott of Clive, IA; six grandchildren, Alex Stelken of Louisville, KY, Jonathon (fiancé Brooke) Stelken, and Jacob Stelken both of Dubuque, and Trey Scott of St. Louis, MO, Leander Scott of Dillon, CO, and Turner Scott of Kirksville, MO; his sister, Laura Mae “Toots” Carton of Earlville, IA; his in-laws, Delores Stelken of Manchester, IA, Vince Schrunk of Dubuque, Lou Ann O’Hea and Mary McGrath, both of Dubuque, Donald (Colleen) O’Hea of Rockford, and Ann and Mary O’Hea, both of Dubuque; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Aurelia (Gerald) Grawe, Bernard (Grace), Arthur, Elmer (Betty), and Jerome (Jane) Stelken, and Irene Schrunk; and his in-laws, Omer “Flea” Carton, and Delmer, Jeanette, and Gerald O’Hea.

Joe’s family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque, especially Chris, Bethany Home Memory Care, and Dr. Chris Stille.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Dubuque.

Marcella A. Stalker

Marcella A. Stalker, 94, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 10, 2021, at Maquoketa Care Center.

A private family service celebrating Marcella’s life will be held at a later date. At Peace Cremation Services have been provided by Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

Marcella Ardene Mogk was born on May 17, 1926 in Nora Springs, Iowa, to William and Ellen (Schindler) Mogk. She was a graduate of Nora Springs High School. She married William E. “Bill” Stalker on April 14, 1947 in Austin, Minnesota. He preceded her in death on September 21, 2008.

Marcella and her husband had lived in Mason City, Sioux City, Osage, and Maquoketa, before moving to Naples, Florida. While in Florida, she and her husband had owned and operated Corbin and Lindberg Nursery and Garden Center for five years. Lastly, she worked for ten years as the secretary for the Collier County Sheriff’s Department.

Marcella enjoyed playing bridge and cribbage, flowers, gardening, and volunteering for Options Thrift Shoppe (a fashionable support store for Abused Women and Children in Naples, Florida). She was a mother and grandmother to countless children. She had a great sense of humor and positively affected many people’s lives.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Greg (Peg Bowen) Stalker of Maquoketa, IA, Dennis (Kerry) Stalker of Fayetteville, NC, and John (Ann) Walker of Santiago, CL; 3 grandchildren, Brett Stalker, Kristi (Steve) Vogele, and Danielle Stalker; 2 great-grandchildren, Alissa and Aubree Vogele; 3 step-grandchildren and 6 step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a brother and sister-in-law, Maynard and Nora Mogk.

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.

Marian Charlson

Marian Charlson, 99, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Thursday morning, February 4, 2021, at her home.

A graveside service and burial will be at 1:30 P.M., Monday, February 15, 2021, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa. There is no visitation. Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. It is encouraged to utilize face masks and to observe social distancing guidelines during the services.

Marian Wosoba was born on January 31, 1922 in Baldwin, Iowa, to John and Florence (Bowman) Wosoba. She was a graduate of Baldwin High School and then attended Maquoketa Junior College. She married Donald Stephen Charlson on March 21, 1945 in Clinton, Iowa. He preceded her in death on February 14, 2012.

Following her marriage to Donald she became a homemaker and they lived in Clinton for 11 years. They then moved to California for 32 years. In 1989, they returned to Iowa, settling near her family in Maquoketa.

Those left to honor her memory include a son, Reese (Linda) Charlson of Galena, MO; 4 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald, a brother James, and a son Jeffrey in 2007.

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

Helene M. Reuter

Helene M. Reuter, age 94, of Lancaster, WI, formerly of Bloomington, WI, passed away early Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Atrium Acute Care Center, Lancaster. Helene slipped away quietly in the wee hours of the morning after seven days of hospice care. Her oldest daughter, Jo Ellen, had flown in and was by Helene’s side on her last day.

Born Helene Margaret Baker on May 5, 1926 in rural Harpers Ferry, Iowa, she was welcomed into the world by her parents, Tom and Margaret (Fahy) Baker, and older sister Marie. Helene was a 1944 graduate of Marquette High School in Iowa. She then became a school teacher at rural Allamakee and Clayton County rural schools and in the Mar-Mac Community School District.

Helene married Wisconsin resident Carl Reuter on June 30, 1956. In 1963, the couple moved to a farm near Bloomington. They farmed there until 1988, then retired to a new house in Bloomington across from St. Mary’s Catholic Church. After Carl passed away on July 12, 2014, Helene moved to Atrium Acute Care Center in September of 2014.

For the bulk of her life, Helene was a devoted wife and mother, and for all her life, a devout Catholic who walked the talk. She spent endless hours visiting sick relatives and friends in nursing homes and hospitals, even attending funerals for people whose services she thought might be sparse on attendees. Her acts of charity and service were too numerous to count. She answered her responsibilities of all those roles – wife, mother and Catholic – before any to herself.

Helene was a member of St. Mary’s Church, the American Council of Catholic Women, Catholic Daughters of Americas (Court St. Theresa 1106), St. Jane Frances Study Club and Bloomington Senior Citizens. She enjoyed people and was an avid letter writer to her family and shut-ins. She was also a fine cook – making three full meals a day, two with dessert – gardener, seamstress and Euchre player. She loved traveling and went to Europe three times. Summer trips to visit relatives in Chicago were an annual highlight for Helene and her children. On one of the last Zoom conversations her children had with her, Helene – wheelchair-bound, staff helping with her most basic human functions, the pandemic lending her virtually visitor-less for the last year – said in a tone of amazement, “I was just thinking today, why do I have it so easy?” As one of her friends wisely surmised, she likely felt that way because for most of her life, she had been the caretaker. In her final years, she was at last the one being cared for.

Helene is survived by her children: Jo Ellen, Ed (Lucy), Jane, and Nancy (Jon); and five grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington with Fr. John Meinholz officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be on Monday, February 15, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The Martin Schwartz Funeral Home and Crematory in Bloomington is entrusted with her services.

Online Condolences: www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

Gloria A. Travis

Gloria A. (Hermes) Travis, age 89, of Wheeling, IL, passed away at 7:15 a.m., on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Journey Care Hospice.  To celebrate Gloria’s life, family and friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Due to COVID-19 concerns, all who attend will be required to wear a face covering, and are asked to please maintain social distancing practices.  To honor Gloria’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at St. Patrick’s Church 1425 Iowa Street, with Rev. Greg E. Bahl officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Gloria was born on July 30, 1931, in Dubuque, Iowa, where she was raised by her parents, Peter B. and Beulah (Pline) Hermes.  Gloria was a very devout Catholic who was Baptized and received all of her Sacraments at St. Patrick’s Church in Dubuque.  She attended school at St. Joseph Academy, graduating with the Class of 1949.  Gloria then attended the Mercy School of Nursing.  She was a hard worker who began as a teenager with S.S. Kroeger.  She later worked at The Dubuque Packing Company, The Des Moines Register and Tribune and Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids.  In 1968, Gloria made the move to Wheeling, Illinois.  There she went to work with J.C. Penny Company in Elk Grove as a custom drapery designer, until her well earned retirement.  Since in 1991, Gloria enjoyed breakfast every Wednesday at Granny’s with her friends and former J.C. Penny colleagues.  In her free time, Gloria enjoyed reading, watching “Jeopardy” on television, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, crocheting, latch hook, embroidery and was an awesome cook.  She also liked to keep up on the latest happenings in her home town of Dubuque, Iowa, by regularly reading the Telegraph Herald.  Gloria was wonderful mom, sister and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish memories of Gloria include

her children,
Lawrence “Larry” Travis, Indian Land, S.C.
and Susan D. Travis, Elmhurst, IL;

her siblings,
Ronald (Barbara) Hermes, Brunswick, GA,
Joan Bedient, Strawberry Point, IA,
Judy Jenkins, San Antonio, TX
and Bonnie “Bunny” Hermes, San Antonio, TX;

several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews;

and 2 grand puppies, Cody and Colbi.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jackson Travis; and her brother-in-law, Clyde Travis.

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

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

Robert D. Ledford

Robert Dean Ledford Jr., 77, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 7, 2021, at his home.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 11 A.M., Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Faith United Methodist Church in Monmouth, Iowa.  Cremation has taken place.  A private burial will be held at a later date.  Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

It is encouraged to utilize face masks and to observe social distancing guidelines during the services.

Robert Dean Ledford Jr. was born on August 27, 1943 in Kewanee, Illinois to Robert Dean and Helen (Millhouse) Ledford Sr.  He was a graduate of Kewanee High School.  He married Rita Rozann White on May 9, 1965 in Davenport, Iowa.  Four children were born to this union, Pam, Mike, Scott and Heather.

Robert had worked at Kewanee Manufacturing and later Bear Manufacturing in the Quad Cities.  For many years he worked at I.H. Case as an assembler, retiring as a Quality Controller.  In retirement, he worked at Thiesen’s for several years.

He enjoyed gardening, visiting with people, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Rita Ledford of Maquoketa, IA; children, Pam (Darwin) Hoffmeier of Maquoketa, IA, Mike (Brenda) Ledford of Cedar Rapids, IA, Scott Ledford of Granite Falls, NC, and Heather Ledford of Maquoketa; 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Terry Munday-Coleman of Bloomington, IL, Tom (Karen) Slattery of Morris, IL, Jeff (Pam) Whisker of Clinton, IA, Nicki (Gary) Stagman of MO, Kim Bush of Clinton, IA, and Jill Whisker.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Robert Dean Ledford Jr. memorial fund has been established.

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

Jennifer A. Dunkel

Jennifer A. Dunkel, 42, of Dyersville, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.

Visitation will be held from 3 – 7 pm Friday, February 12, 2021, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville. Visitation will continue from 9 – 10:30 am Saturday, February 13 at Kramer Funeral Home where a memorial service will commence at 10:30 am. Burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery.

Jennifer was born August 11, 1978, in Iowa City the daughter of Paul and Susan (Digman) Dunkel. She married and had two beautiful children, but later divorced. She graduated from Western Dubuque High School with the Class of 1997, and attended Capri College in Dubuque. She was a manager at Payless Shoes and later at Walgreens until she became ill.

She was a very caring individual, who put others before herself. She loved her family and friends, being outdoors camping, birdwatching, and bargain hunting at sales.

Jennifer is survived by her two children: Mitchell and Ziva; parents: Paul and Sue Dunkel of Dyersville, one brother, Terry (Carmen Koelker) Dunkel and their children: Cole and Kylee of Rickardsville, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ralph & Alice Digman, paternal grandparents, James & Lorraine Dunkel; uncles: James Dunkel, Jr, Steven & James Digman, and Ernie Offerman.

Information available at www.kramerfuneral.com. Cards may be sent to the family in care of Kramer Funeral Home, 750 – 12th Ave SW, Dyersville, Iowa 52040.

Miquel R. Pimentel

Miguel Ramos Pimentel, 53, of Dubuque IA, passed away on January 30th, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

A funeral service will be on Saturday, February 13th, at 10:30 a.m. at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with Fr. Greg Bahl officiating. A public visitation will be held on Friday, February 12th, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. We remind you to practice social distancing guidelines and to please wear a mask. If you are unable to attend, a live stream of the funeral service will be on the funeral home Facebook page.

Miguel was born on June 25th, 1967, in Mirandillas, Michoacañ, Mexico to Francisco Ramos-Sepulveda and Alicia Pimentel-Casarez.

He was married to Mary Ramos on June 25th, 2000 at Maquoketa Flower Gardens.

Miguel studied the Constitution of the United States that granted him his citizenship in the United States of America.

Miguel worked for Liebold Irrigation for 26 years.

Miguel was a devoted father, grandfather, and husband. He was extremely responsible and a very hard worker. He went to Mexico every year for the holidays to visit his mother and his sisters. He was an amazing, caring, and happy man.

He is survived by his Mother, Alicia Pimentel-Casarez; Ex-wife but best friend, Mary Ramos; Son, Francisco Miguel Ramos; Daughter, Liliana Alicia Ramos; Granddaughters, Bailey Ramos and Aleysia Ramos; Sisters, Leticia, Margarita, Liliana, Jacqueline, Cristina, Maricruz, Daysi, and Araceli Ramos-Pimentel.

He was preceded in death by his father, Francisco Ramos-Sepulveda; brother, Francisco Ramos-Pimentel; sister, Alma Rosa Ramos-Pimentel.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out or assisted us during this very difficult time. Sincerely, the Ramos family.

Donna M. Hartmann

Donna M. Hartmann, 84, of Dubuque, IA passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church with Rev. Steven Garner officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. Dubuque where a parish wake service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Please remember to wear your mask and social distance.

Donna was born on February 8, 1936 in Sherrill, IA the daughter of Howard and Lucille (Nauman) Beau. She married William “Bill” Hartmann on December 26, 1953 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dubuque.

Donna was self-employed for many years and took pride in her work as a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved tending to the flowers in her yard and was always quick to rid the yard of any weeds with her weed whip.

She is survived by her 5 children, Bill (Janet) Hartmann, Tina (Clyde) Mihalakis, Kim (Randy) Kunkel, Sandi (Sam) Hough, Laurie (Ron) Helbing; 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren with two more on the way. She is also survived by her siblings Lynn (Wayne) Millman and Lois (Troy) Reed

Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Bill on October 15, 1995, her parents Howard and Lucille Beau, and her sisters, Mary French and Barb Trowbridge.

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

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque, especially Sara L. for the wonderful care they provided to Donna.

Merlin A. Brimeyer

Merlin A. Brimeyer, 95, of Sherrill, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque due to complications from Covid.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2021 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Sherrill.  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 Merlin’s family.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Merlin will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2021 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Dennis Miller as the Celebrant.  Burial will be in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Sherrill.  Full Military Honors will be rendered by the Iowa Army National Guard.   The mass will be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen’s Facebook page and will also be available to view later at www. hskfhcares.com.

Merlin was born October 27, 1925, in Sherrill, Iowa the son of Felix and Anna (Wagner) Brimeyer.  He received his education in the former SS Peter & Paul Catholic School in Sherrill.   He was a U.S. Veteran serving in the Army during WWII as a CPL/Medic from 1945-1946.  On June 7, 1950 he married Jeanette Wolf at St. Clements Church in Bankston, Iowa.

He worked at John Deere Dubuque Works for 5 years, after marrying he decided to do what he loved and that was to go farming.   They farmed together until 1984, when he moved into the town of Sherrill. This never stopped him from going to the farm everyday to help with whatever needed to be done.  Merlin worked hard his entire life doing what he loved, being a farmer, which he was great at.

He was a member of SS Peter & Paul Church, served on the Sherrill City Council, the Men’s Club and Catholic Order of Foresters Court 1709.

Merlin enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, watching the Cubs, visiting Casinos now and then, but his greatest joy was visiting with family and friends.  He also enjoyed playing dominos with 3 of his granddaughters and great grandson Jack.   He had the pleasure and joy of being the Grand Marshall in a parade summer of 2019 in Sherrill.  Merlin was the oldest resident of Sherrill.  He was a great mentor to all of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Jeanette, his 6 children, Steve (Judy) Brimeyer of Sherrill, Debbie (Wayne) Steffen of Rickardsville,  Rick (Judy) Brimeyer of Sherrill,  Judy (Milo) Hefel of Dubuque, Connie (Dana) Henkes of Dubuque, and Tom Brimeyer of Sherrill.  His 16 grandchildren, Jenny (Lance) Kruger, Julie (Kyle) Mueller, Peggy (Marc) Hanson, Jason (Kelli) Steffen, Crystal (Jesse) Smith, Rachel (Adam) Schilling, Michelle (Rob) Klaren, Matthew (Jessica) Brimeyer, Sarah (Ted) Smith, Kayla (Tony) Naderman, Becca (Tyler) Barton, Brittni (Charles) Benda, Brandon Hefel, Brock Hefel, Stephanie (Nick) Farber,  and Jeremy Henkes, 24 Great Grandchildren, 1 step great grandchild, sister-in-laws, Marlene Brimeyer, Norma Brimeyer, and brother-in-law, Richard Dupont, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Felix and Anna (Wagner) Brimeyer, his father and mother in-law, George and Mary (Winter) Wolf, his 3 brothers, Reynold, Gilbert & LaVerne Brimeyer,  sister Delores  Hannan, in-laws John Hannan, Ray Ernzen, Ardella & Frank Connolly, Marlene Dupont, Nicholas & Doris Wolf.

A Merlin Brimeyer Memorial Fund has been established.

Special thank you to Sherrill Fire & Rescue, and to the Dr. and nurses at MercyOne Medical Center for their care given to Merlin during his struggle with Covid.

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 Merlin’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Myrna M. Clark

Myrna M. Clark, age 92, of Lancaster, WI, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington with Fr. John Meinholz officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

She was born in Glen Haven, WI, on September 24, 1928 the daughter of Arnold and Marie (Esser) Junk. Myrna attended Cassville Grade School and graduated from Cassville High School. On November 19, 1952 she was united in married to Harold R. Clark at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville, WI. Together they farmed in Bagley, Burton, and Bloomington areas, and farmed in Mt. Hope for 30 years.

She was a member of St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church in Mt. Hope. Myrna enjoyed quilting, going to the river gambling boat, and especially keeping up with her family and their activities.

Myrna is survived by her children: Mark, Noreen, Brent, and Rodney Clark; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Donna Raisbeck; brother, Wayne (Arlene) Junk; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Harold, on March 10, 2016; Myrna was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Lee; daughter-in-law, Charlene Clark; siblings: Gerald (Sis) Yunk, Loren (Betty) Junk, Arnold (Pat) Junk, Jr., and Shirley (Ron) Bowers; and a brother-in-law, Skip Raisbeck.

In lieu of plants and flowers, a Myrna M. Clark Memorial Fund has been established. Cards of condolence may be mailed to the Myrna Clark Family at P.O. Box 30, Lancaster, WI 53813. The Martin Schwartz Funeral Home and Crematory in Bloomington is entrusted with her services.

Online Condolences: www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

Alice M. (Williams) Loney

Alice Marie (Williams) Loney, 82, passed away Saturday February 6, 2021 at 10:30pm at Mercy Hospital in Dyersville, Iowa.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 pm Wednesday at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road where funeral services will be held 1 pm Thursday. Visitation will also be held Thursday at the funeral home from noon until time of service. Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, masks and social distancing will be required. The service will be live-streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Facebook page.

Alice was born May 7, 1938 in Keokuk County Iowa to Cecil and Loretta (Cordle) Williams. She attended school through the 10th grade at Lost Nation School District.
Alice was united in marriage on March 19, 1955 to Gerald E Loney in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Alice worked briefly at Stampfers Department store, Creslanes Bowling and Ertl Toy Co. all in Dubuque, Iowa. But, what she really enjoyed, was her 30 plus years driving school bus for the Western Dubuque School District. (Having her grandchildren run up the driveway to “catch a ride” on Grandma’s bus at the end of the day.)

Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Gerry Loney of Dyersville. Children: Doug (Karen) Loney and of Epworth, Karen (David) Klinkhammer of Dubuque, Kevin (Joanne) Loney of Bolingbrook, IL, Julie (Jeff Haynes) Kennedy of Farley and Dennis Loney of Epworth, IA; Grandchildren; Becky (Joe) Bauman, Jennie (Matt Goedken) Loney, Tricia (Shaun) Capalla, Jeff (Stacy) Loney, Mike (Racheal) Fritz, Amanda (Justin Austin) Fritz, Alexa (Ryan) Bolwin, Jessica Loney, Aiden Loney, Jon (Chenchen) Rucker, Jared (Allie Dunkel) Rucker, Jacob (Destiny) Rucker, Jillian (Austin Dickel) Kennedy, Justin Kennedy, Cj Sautter, Megan Sautter, Lyle Johnson, Mike Johnson, Erin Dunkel and Kristin Dunkel. 16 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way. Sisters Rosella Goodwin of Cedar Rapids and Annafaye Nelson of Lakeland, FL. Brother and Sister-in-laws: Mary Ellen Williams of Dubuque, David “Butch” and Judy Loney of Nevada, Iowa, Carole “Toots” and Sonny Adams of Dubuque, Allan “Cork” Loney of Delhi, Jim and Carol Loney of Dubuque, Donald “Gus” and Nancy Loney of Hazel Green, WI and Marilee “Bitz” Loney of Dubuque: and many nieces and nephews.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents Cecil Williams and Loretta Williams Moore and step father, Ralph Moore, brothers William “Ed” and (Sylvia) and Francis Williams. Sisters Lucille Williams and Vivian “Jenny” Whitehead, Brothers-in-law Lesley “Gene” Garrison, George Goodwin and Bob Nelson mother and father-in-law Gladys and Kenneth Loney. Sisters-in-law Barbara Soley, Pat Loney.

Alice’s Family would like to extend a huge thank you to the staff at Mercy Hospital in Dyersville for the kind and heartfelt care given to Alice and the rest of her family during this time.

Wayne C. Andersen

Wayne C. “Andy” Andersen, 73, of Dubuque and formerly of Fort Dodge, entered eternal life on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Luther Manor Care Center, Dubuque, Iowa, as a result of a head injury due to an accident.

A public visitation will be held in Dubuque on Friday, February 12 (Wayne’s birthday) from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church in Dubuque with a Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:30 AM. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery at Key West, Iowa in the spring. The family requests social distancing and masks to be practiced at the church. If you are unable to attend the service a live stream will be on Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory’s Facebook page. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Wayne “Andy” C. Andersen was born February 12, 1947 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Gladys and Clifford Andersen. He was a 1964 graduate of Fort Dodge Senior High School. Wayne received his BA degree in Marketing from The University of Northern Iowa in 1968. We honor Andy as a veteran as he was drafted into the US Marine Corp in November 1969 and was honorably discharged in August of 1971 after serving his country in the Vietnam Conflict. Wayne worked in the accounting department of Electrolux Laundry Products in Webster City and finished his career as a school bus driver and attendant for the Dubuque Community School District.

Family was a top priority for Wayne. He was always present for his sons and grandchildren’s sporting events, even the girls dance competitions! Beth and Andy moved from Fort Dodge to Dubuque in 2011 to be nearer to their grandchildren and involved in the legacy their son Kyle left behind.

Andy was a devoted Iowa State Cyclone fan, lifelong Chicago Cub fan and sport enthusiast. His favorite pastime was coaching, watching or playing any sport, especially golf and volleyball. Refereeing football and volleyball with his son Kyle and coaching his son Kevin’s sports teams were some of his most treasured moments as a father. He touched the heart and soul of all those blessed by his presence. He will continue to be an inspiration to his family and friends.

On October 6, 1974 he was united in marriage to Beth Allan at The Little Brown Church in Nashua. Together they had two sons, Kyle and Kevin.

He is survived by his loving wife Beth; son, Kevin Andersen 40, of Dubuque; daughter-in-law, Molly (Tom) Schreiber 44, of Dubuque; grandchildren Maggie, Jacob and Maria Andersen Schreiber of Dubuque; brother Dean (Pam) Andersen of Norwalk, mother-in-law Marge Allan of Sioux City; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved son Kyle, his parents Clifford and Gladys Andersen and sisters Deanne Wesley and Carolee Vinson.

On January 13th Andy was involved in an accident that eventually lead to his passing. Following the accident causing a devastating brain injury, Andy woke up miraculously on the palliative unit, back to himself! His brief recovery gave family a chance to say goodbye, before he deteriorated once again and passed. Those moments gave peace to his family left behind. The family would like to thank the Dubuque Police Department, First Responders, Fire Department and care providers of The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Finley and Mercy Hospitals. They would also like to extend a very special thank you to the staff of Luther Manor, especially Maddy Finley, who made Wayne’s time so comfortable.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials and memories to be sent to 2061 Jeffery Drive Dubuque, Iowa 52001. The family also asks you to never take one moment in life for granted. Please remember to hug your loved ones, say “I love you”, take the trip, and buy the shoes. Life is so short. Life can change so quickly. Please make the most of the blue skies, green grass and every last golf game played.

Herbert H. Imbus

Herbert H. “Herb” Imbus, 79, of Dubuque, formerly of Menominee, IL, passed away at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Unity Point Health-The Finley Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 with Fr. Peter Snieg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The funeral mass will be live-streamed on The Miller Funeral Home Group facebook page. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where there will be a prayer/reflection service at 6:00 p.m. There will also be a Walk Through visitation from 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday at the church. Due to the Covid-19 virus, facemasks and social distancing will be enforced and no more than (50) people are allowed in the funeral home at one time.

Herb was born on March 21, 1941 in Menominee Twp. of Jo Daviess County, the son of Henry and Mary (Vogt) Imbus. He was previously employed at Flexsteel Industries for approximately 30 years, retiring in 1997. Herb was a former member of Teamsters Local # 1861.

He enjoyed archery, bow hunting, fishing, hunting, camping, in general the outdoors, and occasional trips to the casino. Herb was the road manager for his son Brian for several years following his retirement.

Surviving are two children, Brian (Stacy Cockrell) Imbus and Kelly Imbus, both of Dubuque, IA; 4-grandchildren, Jasmine, Brysen, Jayda and Aviannah; his partner/companion, Shirley Foster of Dubuque; his siblings, Mary Agnes Melssen of Potosi, WI, Bob (Marian) Imbus of Luana, IA, Don (Rose) Imbus of Menominee, Doris (Bob) Watkins of Springfield, MO, Jim (fiancée Nancy Miller) Imbus of Menominee, Joyce (Pat) Powers of Dubuque, IA, Dan (Linda) Imbus of Menominee, and Nancy Roepke of East Dubuque; his sister-in-law, Diane Imbus of Dubuque, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mary, a grandson, Tysen, two brothers, Jerry and Art Imbus.

Herb’s family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Finley Hospital for the wonderful care given to their father.

In lieu of flowers, a Herbert H. Imbus memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com.©