Obituaries Archive

Sharon L. Howell

Sharon L. (Tuthill) Howell, age 68, of Dubuque, passed away at 11:50 p.m., on Monday, February 22, 2021, at MercyOne Dubuque.  To celebrate Sharon’s life, private family services were held.

Sharon was born on August 13, 1952, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Donald and June (Rosacker) Tuthill.

Sharon attended grade school at St. Mary’s School, graduated from Dubuque Senior High School, and went on to earn her CNA certificate from NICC.  Sharon was united in marriage to Myron “Jack” Armbruster Sr., in 1978, in Asbury, Iowa.  Jack sadly passed away on April 29, 2011.  She was later united in marriage to Dick Howell in 2014, at Eagle Point Park in Dubuque.  Sharon was always a hard worker.   She was employed with Heritage Manor before making the move to the Julien Care Facility, where she would devote 25 years until her retirement in 2011.  In her free time, Sharon lived and breathed playing Bingo.  She loved the game, and the friendly competition with her daughters was well known at the Bingo hall.  She also enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors, fishing, hiking, bike riding and camping.  Sharon also liked playing cards, and trying her luck at the casino.  Family was always as the top of her priority list and she loved spending time with them.  Sharon will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish Sharon’s memory include

her husband,
Dick Howell, Dubuque, IA;

her daughters,
June (Caroll) Gibson
and Connie Howell, both of Dubuque, IA;

her 5 grandchildren,
Heather (Eric Spain) Armbruster,
Tiffany (Leo Brokus) Johnson,
Daren (Kayla) Shaffer, all of Dubuque, IA,
Elizabeth (Brandon Hudgins) Howell, Silver City, NM
and Robert (Abbey) Howell, Dubuque, IA;

her 3 great-grandchildren,
Cayden Mayers, Robert Howell and Allison Howell;

her siblings,
Joyce Terris, Dubuque, IA,
Pat Wernimont, Dubuque, IA
and Jim (Lucinda) Tuthill, Dubuque, IA;

and several nieces and nephews.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; her 1st husband, Myron “Jack” Armbruster Sr.; a son, Bryan Tuthill in infancy; a sister, Cindy Key; and 3 brothers, Rich (Betty) Tuthill, Dan Tuthill and Michael Tuthill.

Sharon’s family would like to thank Dr. Runde, Dr. Whalen and Dr. Brock, the ICU nurses at Mercy, especially Travis, for all of the wonderful medical care they provided to Sharon.  Also a special thanks to her nephews, John Terris and Jay Derenski, for all of their support.

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

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

Delores J. Lindsay

Delores June Lindsay, 83, of Dubuque, died Monday, February 22, 2021, at her home in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Friday, February 26, 2021 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2025 Jackson Street. 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 Delores’s family. An additional visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the time of funeral service at 10:30 am Saturday, February 27, 2021, at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Jonathan Crawford officiating. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. Burial will be in Council Hill Cemetery immediately following the service. 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.

Delores was born September 4, 1937, in Jacksonville, IL, the daughter of Edward F. and Ruth (Hayes) Strubbe. On June 27, 1959, she married Herbert O. Lindsay, Sr. in Bowling Green, Missouri. He passed away on October 19, 1993.

She graduated from Ashland High School in Ashland, Illinois and then Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, Illinois.

Delores worked as a substitute teacher in all Jo Daviess County Schools and the Area Vocational Center in Elizabeth, IL and taught special education at Jo Daviess Carroll Area Vocational Center for several years, kindergarten in Chalmette, LA and Headstart in Hanover, IL. She also enjoyed teaching Sunday School for over 40 years. She was a den mother for Boy Scouts and a Girl Scout and Brownie leader. Delores loved spending time with her family, visiting the sick, going to church, poetry, sending cards, writing, and reading the Bible.

Delores was a long-time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dubuque. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Mission Church Circle at St. Paul, honorary member of Worthwhile Club in Jacksonville, IL, P.T.A., Home Extension, Welcome Wagon in Galesburg, IL, Luther Manor Auxiliary and Finley Hospital Auxiliary.

Survivors include two daughters, Pamela (Mark) VanCamp of Kaukauna, WI and Judith “Judee” (Thomas) Townsend of Dubuque; grandchildren, Evan & Nicholas Lindsay, Jeffrey, Jessica (James) Dobson, Brandon, Megan (Andy) Flack, Callie (Steve) Oudenhoven, Patrick VanCamp, Kirsten (Dustin) Cullen, Christopher & Bryce VanCamp and Carrie, Matt, Jacob (Kassidy) Townsend; 25 great-grandchildren; sister, Donna Moody; brother, Rev. Joseph (Karen) Strubbe; daughter-in-law, Joan Lindsay; son-in-law, Jeff Pfile; sisters-in-law, Jeanne Strubbe and Connie Barnes; brother-in-law, Keith Zenge and several nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Sr.; her parents; one son, Herbert Jr.; one daughter, Melody; grandson, Andrew Cullen; one sister, Mary Zenge; two brothers, Larry (Nancy) Strubbe and Richard Strubbe and her father and mother-in-law, Orris & Elizabeth Lindsay.

Memorial have been established to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Delores’s name.

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

Sean P. Scott

Sean P. “SP” Scott, age 51, Lancaster, WI, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 20, 2021.

He was born in Normal, IL on February 3, 1970 the son of Ronald and Julie (Urban) Scott. He went to Senior High school in Dubuque, IA, after which he worked various jobs. While working at Telegraph Herald, he met his life partner, Lori Robinson in 1993. They spent 27 wonderful years together.

Sean was a simple man. He loved rocking out to 80’s hair metal bands, tinkering with electronics, storm chasing and spending quality time with family.

Sean is survived by his life partner, Lori Robinson of Lancaster; Daughters: Jessica Smothers and her two children of Dubuque, Cassie (Andy) Huntamer and their three children of Ft. Belvoir, VA; Chelsea Robinson of Dayton, OH; and Miranda (Andrew) Schwoob and their daughter of Galena, IL; his brother, Laird Scott of Dubuque; and his sister, Kaarmon Urban and her son of Tucson, AZ.

In addition to his parents, Sean was preceded in death by his stepfather, Lou.

In keeping with Sean’s wishes, there will be no services. Cards of condolence may be sent to 1160 W. Maple St., Lancaster, WI 53813. The Martin Schwartz Funeral Home and Crematory in Lancaster is assisting the family.

Sean’s family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to Lancaster EMS, Lancaster PD, Doug Bartow with the Grant County Coroner’s Office, and Martin Schwartz Funeral Homes and Crematory.

Online condolences: www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

Margaret J. Bartelt

Margaret J. “Peggy” Bartelt, 70, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2021, at Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa, Iowa, complications of cerebral amyloid angiopathy.

Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, a private funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa.  Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa.  The service will be livestreamed on the First Lutheran Church Facebook page and available with a link for future viewing.  In her words, the service is “to be a celebration of music, family, love and friendships, God’s creation and of the Lord, Jesus Christ, whose mission was to teach us how to love all creation, as God the creator does.

Margaret Jean Buettell was born on October 3, 1950 in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Robert Earle and Muriel Irene (Doane) Buettell.  At an early age her family moved to Humboldt, Iowa and when she entered Junior High they moved to Perry, Iowa where she graduated from Perry High School in 1968.  She then attended college at Drake University, Iowa State University, and lastly at the University of Iowa receiving a degree in Anthropology.  She married Glenn Arthur Bartelt on September 2, 1972 in Ames, Iowa.  To this union one child was born, Jeremy.

While in college, Peggy had worked at the Natural History Museum in Iowa City.  Upon her marriage to Glenn, they moved to Maquoketa where she worked primarily as a private music teacher.

Peggy was a very active member of First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa and had served as the youth choir director for many years.  She loved music and was an accomplished musician who enjoyed singing, playing the flute, piano, and guitar, and composing songs for church and choir.  Throughout the years she had dedicated her time and talents to numerous church music programs as well as performing in area volunteer bands and music organizations most notably “Flutes Unlimited”, affiliated with the Quad Cities Symphony Orchestra.  In addition to her love of music, her passion for natural history and anthropology was demonstrated in her visiting museums and participating in archeology digs.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Glenn Bartelt of Maquoketa, IA; a son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Kate Bartelt of Sioux City, IA; and 2 grandchildren, Mackenzie and Miles.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church.

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

Edward B. Goedken

Edward B. Goedken 84 of Bernard, IA passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque, IA.

Private family visitation and Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday Feb 27th at Holy Family New Melleray Catholic church. Mass of Christian Burial will be livestreamed at 11:00 am on the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory Facebook page. Burial will follow at Holy Family Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Ed was born October 29, 1936 in Farley, IA, son of Val and Clara (Krogmann) Goedken. On April 26, 1960, Ed was united in marriage to Kay (Carew) at St. Aloysius Catholic church in rural Bernard, IA. Together the couple farmed in the Bernard area for over 50 years.

Ed was an active member of Holy Family parish serving on Parish Council, various committees along with ushering and greeting people at mass for many years.

He was a founding member of the Monastery Ball Association and coached boys baseball at the ball diamond. He was also an active member of the Dubuque Co. Pork Producers serving as a past President.

Ed was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and neighbor. He will be greatly missed by his friends at Pearl’s and card playing buddies.

Ed was very proud of his family, the 13 Goedken kids known as the “Baker’s Dozen”, 36 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. He loved to cook and was known especially for his Apple Nut Bread.

Ed is survived by his wife Kay; children: Kevin (Jill) of Menifee CA, Mike (Pam) of Dyersville IA, Lori (Joe) Redmond of Bernard IA, Nancy (Jack) Theisen of Bernard IA, Jodi (Scott) Eltjes of Norwalk IA, Brian (Jill) of Monet VA, Kelly (Brian) Hutchins of Johnston IA, Betsy (Rich) Koppes of Cascade IA, Marty (Tracy) of Dubuque IA, Jamie (Cathy) of Austin MN, Jennifer (Doug) McDonnell of Solon IA, Jason (Whitney) of Oxford FL and Rob (Sara) of Bernard IA. Thirty six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Four sisters: Verna Hoefer, Betty (Arnie) Greif, Darlene (Joe) Fangmann, and Bonnie McManus; two brothers: Charlie (Patti) Goedken and Don (Katherine) Goedken; a sister-in-law Marlene Goedken and brother-in-law Bob Schaul.

He is preceded in death by his parents Val and Clara, brother Walter, sisters: Clara (Fred) Davidshofer, Marjorie Schaul and brother-in-law Gerald Hoefer.

The family would like to thank the Bernard Rescue Squad, Sherry Kelchen, Mercy One ICU unit for all the support and kindness the family received during this difficult time.

Memorials may be given to the Bernard Rescue Squad or Holy Family New Melleray Parish.

Kristine E. Noonan

Kristine “Kris” Elizabeth Noonan, 71, of Dubuque, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at home.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 23,  at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque. In honor of her grandson, Jack, the family would enjoy seeing their guests wear something purple. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, and will be livestreamed on the church website at https://www.stanthony-dubuque.org/. Rev. Steven Rosonke will officiate. Masks are required at both the church and the funeral home.

Kris was born May 27, 1949 in Dubuque, the daughter of Clarence “Lefty” and Margaret “Mimi” (Donahue) Koob. She married James “Jim” Noonan in Dubuque on May 3, 1969.

Kris enjoyed word puzzles, watching Harry Potter and NCIS, and visiting the salon to get her hair and nails done. She was a devoted grandmother, and loved watching her grandkids and attending their sporting events.

Kris is survived by her husband Jim, of Dubuque; one son, Sean (Shanda) Noonan of Ankeny; two daughters, Molly (Billy) Bodish and Erin (Russ) Tomkins, both of Dubuque; and her grandchildren, Connor Noonan, Cody and Hope Krause, and Ella, Tanner, and Aubrey Tomkins.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jack Noonan; her parents, Lefty and Mimi Koob; her in-laws, Frank and Elaine Noonan; and two sisters.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Dubuque.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque for their care of Kris.

Peggy S. Demkier

Peggy Susan Demkier, 66, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm Monday February 22, 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 Peggy’s family.

The Funeral Service for Peggy will be 5:00 pm Monday, February 22, 2021, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Jimmy Burdt officiating. 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.

Peggy was born March 30, 1954, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Eugene “Tex” and Catherine (Goff) Gau.

She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School.

Peggy married Robert Demkier in 1971 and together they had two children, Robert “BJ” and Amy.  They later divorced, but remained friends throughout the years.  In 1995 Peggy married her love, Sherman “Doug” Page.

Peggy began working for Heartland Inn Management in the mid 80’s and continued to do so until her retirement in 2009. Through her years working for Heartland Inn, she made many lifelong friends and also had the joy to work with both of her children at some point during her career.

Peggy will especially be remembered for being a proud Mom, Grandma, and a true friend.  Peggy’s Children and Grandchildren were her pride and sunshine.  Peggy had a love for travel, especially to the beach.  Some of her favorite spots were Jamaica, Hawaii, Cozumel, Punta Cana, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Daytona Beach and especially South Padre Island, TX where she and Doug spent many winters together.

She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Survivors include her beloved children, Robert “BJ” (Jennifer) Demkier, Amy (Jamie) Butteris; her treasured grandchildren, Olivia, Chelsey, Courtney, Anna and William; Her love, Doug Page; bonus children, Sarah Page, Maria (Jason) Witt, David (Gena) Page, and Jenifer (Trent) Sliefert; bonus grandchildren, Abbie, Alex, Mya, Oliver, Noah, Max, Trey, Jack, and Dylan.   Her brothers, John (Debbie) Gau, Ed (Sandy) Gau, Chris (Tina) Gau, and Gene (Jennifer) Gau; 8 nieces and nephews; her goddaughter Riley; her special cousin Jimmy (Sue) Burdt.  Peggy is also survived by her many circles of lifetime friends she made over the years; her Bestie Becky, her Chicago girl Darlene, her Golden Girls, The Mario’s Poets Club, and so many more.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister Susie; and her beloved dog Maggie.

The family would like to thank everyone who supported Peggy throughout her short, but courageous journey with cancer.  A special thank you to Melanie “Mel” and Amy from Hospice of Dubuque for taking such good care of our Mom, she thought the world of you ladies and looked forward to your Tuesday visits; Dr. Charlie, Dr. Ram, Dr. Ringold, and Dr. Compton.  In her words “You all keep me uplifted, grateful, happy and at peace.”

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Peggy’s memory.  Memorials may be mailed to Amy Butteris PO Box 166 Kieler, WI 53812 and will collectively be given to Hospice of Dubuque in Peggy’s memory.

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 Peggy’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Judith K. Ambrosy

Judith Kay “Judy” Ambrosy, 75, of LaMotte, IA passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at her home. A private family service will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. Dubuque with Fr. Dave Ambrosy officiating. A livestream of the memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the Leonard funeral home Facebook page. Burial will be held on a later date at Holy Rosary Cemetery in LaMotte.

Judy was born on July 19, 1945 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Donald and Seraphia (Huber) Duehr. She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School. On August 29, 1964 she married Delbert H. Ambrosy of LaMotte. In the late 1960’s, Delbert and Judy took over the Ambrosy family farm in LaMotte.

Judy worked for Dubuque Senior High School as an audio-visual aide for 22 years, and maintained many friendships after her time there. She was a very outgoing and social person who loved to organize get-togethers with friends and family. She was a member of the LaMotte ladies’ card club, which met monthly for over 40 years, and regularly met a group of old classmates for lunches. She enjoyed a wide range of crafts, including ceramics, quilting, decorating cakes, making Christmas ornaments, and making, selling and gifting her handmade jewelry to her friends and family. Over the years, she and Delbert enjoyed square dancing, bowling, and a community snowmobiling club.

During her youth growing up in Dubuque, Judy’s favorite activities were roller skating and rock & roll dances at the Melody Mill.  She was an avid dancer, and many have fond memories of dancing with her at weddings over the years.

Judy was appreciated by her many, many friends for her bright smile and her fun laugh, and her warmth, selflessness and generosity. It was common for her to take up collections to help those less fortunate, or those experiencing hard times or adversity. While working at Senior High, she started an annual collection to help students in need during the holidays, ensuring they would receive Christmas gifts.

She is survived by her husband Delbert; her children, Todd (Laurie) Ambrosy, Sheri (Craig) Kruser, and Donette (Phil Sheridan) Ambrosy; eight grandsons, Nicholas Schmitt, Cole and Logan Ambrosy, Collin, Brock and Blake Kruser and Leander and Edrick Sheridan; as well as her siblings, Frank (Carol) Duehr, Carol Theis, and Michael (Patricia) Duehr.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, and three of her children, Tony, Gwen and Ross Ambrosy. She bravely shared her experiences with profound loss and grieving to classrooms at Dubuque Senior during her time there.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or “The Giving Room” at Dubuque Senior High School.  Donations may be made directly to these organizations, or can be made to the Caring Bridge website that has been established in memory of Judy; www.caringbridge.org/visit/judyambrosy.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque for their continuous care over the past few months, and to the many friends who dropped off meals or sent flowers or cards.

Sister Mary Judine Bruch, BVM

Sister Mary Judine Bruch, BVM, 91, of 1130 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at Caritas Center.

Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. in the Motherhouse Chapel followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Sister Mary Judine was an elementary teacher in Des Moines, Iowa; Chicago; San Francisco; Omaha, Nebr.; and Missoula, Mont., and also served as principal in Omaha and Missoula.  She ministered as a parish minister in Denver and a counselor in Wheat Ridge, Colo.

She was born on Feb. 16, 1930, in Granite City, Ill., to Oliver and Mazie (Homyer) Bruch. She entered the BVM congregation Sept. 8, 1947, from St. Joseph Parish, Granite City, Ill. She professed first vows on March 19, 1950, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1955.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Lois Jean Bruch, Virginia Lee Gale, Louise Rees, and Theresa Gundlach; and brothers John Robert and Walter Bruch. She is survived by a sister-in-law Thelma Bruch, Granite City, Ill., nieces, nephews and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 73 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.

Egelhof, Sieger & Casper Funeral Homes, 2659 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, Iowa 52002 is in charge of arrangements.

Loras J. Hanten

Loras J. Hanten, 85, of Dubuque died Thursday, February 18, 2021.  Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Loras was born November 1, 1935, in Key West, Iowa, son of Raymond and Salome (Walsh) Hanten.

He graduated from Loras Academy and Loras College.

On April 20, 1963, Loras married Patricia Roth at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Dubuque.

He worked in sales most of his career, retiring from the Vernon Company.

Loras is survived by his wife, Pat Hanten of Dubuque; two children, Randy Hanten of Clive, IA and Becky Hanten of Milwaukee, WI; two grandsons, Adam and Matthew Hanten of Clive; a sister, Geri Goodman of Dubuque and a brother Dan Hanten of Dubuque.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister and brother in law, Mellita and Bob Pommerich; brother, Eugene Hanten; Sister in law, Barbara Hanten; and a brother in law, Tom Goodman.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque for their loving care.

Anna L. Loeffelholz

Anna Louise Loeffelholz, 75, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on February 17, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 22, 2021 at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church with Rev. Steven Garner officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 4:00 p.m. Please remember to wear your mask and if you are unable to attend a live stream of the funeral mass will be on the funeral home Facebook Page.

Anna was born on January 22, 1946 in Dubuque, IA the daughter of Emil and Loretta (Stecher) Buscher. She attended Holy Ghost Elementary School and graduated from Wahlert High School in 1964.

On July 29, 1967 she married Michael Loeffelholz at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. She worked as a seamstress, sold Mary Kay Cosmetics and worked as a Paraprofessional for the Dubuque Community School District. Above all, Anna was a homemaker and loving mother.

Anna was a devoted wife and mother; she was kind, nurturing, spirited and incredibly selfless. Her children were her world, and her grandchildren were the light of her life.

Her catholic faith and trust in Jesus Christ were easily evident by how she lived her life. From family to strangers, she always welcomed everyone with a bright smile and heart full of love and compassion. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul.

Anna is survived by her husband, Michael; children Mark (Kathy) Loeffelholz, Jason (Kelsi) Loeffelholz, and Amber (Clint) Ruden; grandchildren Tim & Brooke Finn, Carter Loeffelholz, Jadyn Loeffelholz and Hanah Ruden.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings Robert, James, Richard and Marjorie; a nephew David Riniker and a niece Michelle Donar.

The family would like to thank the University of Iowa Hospital and Mayo Clinic for their care and love to Anna. A special thank you to Tim from Palliative Care, the nurses of Hospice of Dubuque, Leonard Funeral Home and Holy Spirit Parish for all their care and kindness they have shown Anna and her family.

Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Donald C. Oliver

Donald C. Oliver, 92, of 351 Highland Dr. East Dubuque, Illinois passed away peacefully on Thursday February 18, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Private family services will be held at the East Dubuque Cemetery. A memorial mass will be held at a later date at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque.  The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is assisting the family.

Don was born on September 11^th, 1928, in East Dubuque, to Donald L. and Cecelia {Verbugt} Oliver.

Don married Geraldine Knaeble on July 29^th, 1950 at St. Mary’s Church East Dubuque, Illinois, she preceded him in death on September 12, 2019.

He worked as a lineman for Interstate Power Co. for over 40 years retiring in 1989.  Don had a passion for fishing and was a guide for many years taking many out to enjoy the Mighty Mississippi!  He made his own lures and jigs with the help of his 5 children.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and also a member of IBEW.

Don and Gerry enjoyed many trips to Florida, Texas and Arizona during the winter months.  They also enjoyed the many river trips they took up and down the Mississippi with their friends.  Don and Gerry had a huge vegetable garden for many years which they shared with their children.  Don enjoyed playing euchre with his children whenever the opportunity arose.

Surviving are his 5 children:  Larry {Diane} Oliver, Sandy {Tom} Sitzmann, Cindy {Lee Theis} Oliver, Amanda O’Connor and Sarah Oliver; 6 grandchildren; 1 step grandchild,; 5 great grandchildren; a sister Carol  {Wesley} Boal and a sister Kay {Don} Zillig.

He was preceded in death by his wife Gerry, his parents, and a sister Anne Meeks.

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

Betty J. Dolter

Betty (Elizabeth) J. Dolter passed away on February 16, 2021 at Luther Manor Grand Meadows after a brief illness surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Friday February 26, 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. Social distancing will be strictly enforced to protect Betty’s family and friends. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Betty’s family.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Betty will be 10:30 am Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Church of the Resurrection with Father Andy Upah as the Celebrant. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in 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.

Betty was born August 31, 1932 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Julia (Elliott) and Lawrence McCurdy. She was the oldest of five siblings. She attended Sacred Heart School in Dubuque and graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy, Class of 1950. Betty worked at Medical Associates Clinic from 1950 to 1955 in the bookkeeping department. At that time, only 28 doctors were on staff. On October 1, 1955, she married Paul A. Dolter at St. Mary’s Church in Dubuque. After their marriage, Betty and Paul moved to Chicago where Paul began his engineering and management career. They moved quite often, wherever his career took them. Betty and Paul shared 59 wonderful years together before his death on December 29, 2014. Together, Betty and Paul leave a living legacy with seven children, eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Betty was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  Much beloved, she was an expert homemaker, caring for and managing a busy family household of nine. She loved gardening and flowers, especially geraniums. Known for her many hats, she delighted in music and singing, and was a member of the Resurrection parish choir for 14 years. Betty enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre, with family and friends. She and Paul belonged to and hosted monthly card clubs during their lifetime. They reveled in attending and hosting Eaton Corporation company events – parades, picnics, holiday parties and Management Club. She treasured the annual July 4th Galena family vacations as well as the annual Christmas and Thanksgiving holiday get-togethers with children, grandchildren, and her brothers and sister at her daughter Kathy’s home. During these family gatherings, much time was spent laughing and playing games – Catch Phrase, Taboo, Trivial Pursuit, charades, and card games – and watching sports, especially football and golf. Betty loved to laugh with her family over shared stories of times past and present.

Betty is survived by her seven children: Jane Geary, Glendale, Arizona; Dr. Kathy Dolter, Asbury, Iowa; Beth Dolter, Iowa City; Patti (Tom) Rohn, Peosta, Iowa; Peter (Suzette) Dolter, Prairie Grove, Illinois; Paul S. Dolter, Dubuque, Iowa; and Ellen (Terry) Sievert, Barrington, Illinois. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren Maureen (Josh) Goldman, Burke, Virginia; Kevin (Kathy) Rohn, Boston, Massachusetts; Andrew Gordon, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Julia Rohn, St. Andrews, Scotland; Colleen Geary, Tempe, Arizona; Nick Dolter, Palatine, Illinois; Carter, Trent and Rylan Dolter, Prairie Grove, Illinois and Jacob and Joshua Sievert, Barrington, Illinois; and three great grandchildren, Caleb and Felicity Goldman and Layla Dolter.  Betty is also survived by her siblings, Jerome McCurdy and Robert McCurdy, Dubuque; Linda (Phil) Hobart, Cedar Rapids; and Steve (Connie) McCurdy, Chicago, Illinois; her sister-in-law Judy Dolter and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; her parents, Lawrence “Butch” and Julia McCurdy; her half-sister, Mary Lou Roussel; and her in-laws Elizabeth and Frank Dolter; brothers and sisters in-law Frank (Alma) Dolter; Father Bob Dolter, Dick (Delphine) Dolter; Jim Dolter; Margaret (Dr. Lincoln) Steffens; Tom (Velma) Dolter; Joe (Rita) Dolter; Dave Dolter; and Mary (Jim) Link.

The family would also like to honor the surviving members of the “Dolter Nieces and Aunts Luncheon Group” Aunt Judy Dolter and Nieces Lynnette Howe, Suzanne Muir, Judy Vorwald, and Jane Dolter;  Mom’s closest friends Mary Anne Zugenbuehler and Fran Haupert for their friendship since their school days; and Dad’s secretary, Jeannine Swett, for her enduring friendship.

The family would like to thank Dr. Steffen and his staff at Medical Associates, Primary Care; Dr. Horwitz, Trisha, Travis, and Martha and the nurses of the MercyOne ER and ICU; the nursing staff of 3 West MercyOne, especially Candy; Jeremiah of Hospice of Dubuque; and though it was a short time, the nursing staff of Luther Manor Grand Meadows, for the excellent care she received.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dubuque County Right to Life, Church of the Resurrection, and Hospice of Dubuque.

Jacqueline S. (Parramore) Lang

Jacqueline S. (Parramore) Lang, 60, of Maquoketa, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Jackson County Regional Medical Center.  A memorial visitation will be Monday, February 22, 2021 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue.  Inurnment will be at a later date in 1^st Presbyterian Cemetery in Bellevue.

Facemasks will be required and please respect social distancing during the visitation.

Jackie was born February 18, 1960 in Chinon, France to Hozell and Connie (Lee) Parramore.  She graduated from Killeen Texas Public High School in 1978.  Jackie married Roger “Doc” Lang in 2001.  She worked at McDonald’s 1996 – 2009.  Jackie loved playing BINGO, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Roger “Doc” Lang; her parents Hozell and Connie Parramore; siblings, Dixie (Dan) Valant and Karen Parramore; children, Courtney (DJ Glaser) Edens, Daniel (Sharice) Parramore, Brittany (Anthony) McDonald, and Joe (Courtnay) McDonald; grandchildren, Angela, Chris, Amber, Alayna, Sienna, Wrigley, Karlynn, and Kody; great-grandchildren, Taylan, Noah, Emmaleigh, and Gunner; a niece, Kristin (Kevin) Nolen; a nephew Neal (Heather) Valant; and great niece, Joslyn and a great-nephew, Quinn.

Jackie was preceded in death by a daughter, Temple Edens and a niece, Tory Morgan Valant.

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

If you are unable to attend services, memorials and condolences may be mailed to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service  100 N. 6^th St. Bellevue, IA  52031 c/o Jacqueline Lang Family.

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

Roger J. Meyer

Roger J. Meyer, age 80, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2020, at Luther Manor, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Roger was born January 2, 1940, in Dubuque, son of Clarence F. and Bernice V. (Stoffel) Meyer. He grew up on the family farm in Balltown, Iowa. His family, faith and baseball were large parts of his life. His favorite past-time growing up was playing baseball with his brother Bob and the Sigwarth boys, with his sister Betty (Kress) usually nearby. His autobiography details early memories of driving tractors, listing who won the World Series and going down to Waupeton to wait for the train so he could bring home the Sunday morning paper.

One of the ‘Buenie’ Brimeyer girls (Mary Lou) introduced herself to Roger in June of 1959. They had their first date a few months later, their second in June of the following year and were engaged in early 1961. He wrote in his autobiography: “she would become the love of my life.” They married on September 23, 1961, and they celebrated 59 years of marriage this year.

Roger, a devoted husband, father, uncle, friend and baseball coach, positively influenced the lives of many around him. We are heartbroken that he is gone, but we are relieved to know that he is in a better place looking over us.

Roger was a long-time member of St. Anthony’s Parish in Dubuque. He retired from John Deere after 31 years of faithful service. He then spent his time watching his beloved Chicago Cubs, providing landscaping services, and delivering flowers for HyVee. He greatly enjoyed all of these activities and the people he met. He also cherished visits to see his family and trips to Branson.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Lou (Brimeyer) and children John (Jennifer) Meyer of Omaha, NE and Tony Meyer of Cedar Falls, IA; grandchildren Hailey, Lydia, Jackson and Alison Meyer. Roger is also survived by his brother, Robert ‘Bob’ (Ruth), sister Betty (Leo) Kress and many nieces and nephews.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents and by his loving daughter, Anne Marie Meyer (1993).

A private family burial service was held at Mount Calvary Cemetery with Sr. Margaret Anne Kramer officiating.

Due to the COVID pandemic, a celebration of life for family and friends will be held at a later date, when people can safely gather. Memorials may be directed to the family and will be distributed among Roger’s favorite charities.

The family would like to thank the staff in the memory care unit at Luther Manor and Hospice of Dubuque for their gentle care.

Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.