Obituaries Archive

Collin J. Long

Collin J. Long, 26, of Bellevue, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Friday, August 20, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue.  Family will greet friends 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday, August 19, 2021 also at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue.

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

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

Collin was born March 1, 1995, the son of John and Angie (Cheney) Long.  He graduated from Bellevue Marquette High School in 2013 and then from Loras College in 2017.  Collin married his high school sweetheart Lindsey Till on July 22, 2017.  He was a Certified Financial Planner for Personal Capital, which was a job he truly enjoyed.  He loved being with his family – his wife Lindsey and his daughter Prestyn were his passions in life.  Collin enjoyed cooking with and for his family, and even shared his creations with others in the community.  He was an avid Green Bay Packers and Boston Celtics fan.  Collin and Lindsey enjoyed traveling together, both in and out of the country.  Collin will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him, but will always be with us in our hearts and cherished memories.

Survivors include his wife, Lindsey; his daughter, Prestyn; his parents, John and Angie Long; father and mother in-law, Tim and Lisa Till; siblings, Cayden and Sophie Long; a sister in-law, Lauren (Keaton Tebbe) Till; paternal grandmothers, Donna Medinger and Charlotte Long; grandparents in-law, Ardell “Buddy” and Joyce Till and Gilbert and Dolores Diercks; and many extended relatives.

Collin was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Larry and Mary Cheney; paternal grandfathers, James Preston Long and Bernard “Junior” Medinger; and his aunt, Mary Kay Long-Finch.

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

Memorials and condolences may be mail to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home 100 N. 6th St. Bellevue, IA  52031 C/O Collin Long Family.

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

Mike Ironside

Mike Ironside, 57, of Dubuque, died Monday, August 16, 2021, at his home.

A Celebration of Life for Mike will be held from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road. The family requests that all attendees please wear facial coverings to protect immunocompromised family members.

Mike was born November 25, 1963, in Cedar Rapids, IA, the son of Joseph C. and Donna J. (Kremer) Ironside. On March 20, 1993, he married Julie Elizabeth Steffen in Osaka, Japan.

He graduated in 1982 from North Linn High School and later graduated from Loras College in 1986.

After teaching English Conversation and joining a band in Japan, Mike settled into Dubuque as a musician, writer, and photographer. At Dubuque Mainstreet Ltd. Mike was known as “Mainstreet Mike” for his work with the Farmer’s Market and Dubuque…All That Jazz concert series.  His interest in people and their stories led to his work as a feature writer for 365ink magazine. He played bass in The Lonely Goats, ochOsol, and many other local bands.

Mike’s genuine interest in others helped him bring people together, whether as volunteers, or band members. His ability to connect to audiences is part of what made his musical performances so much fun. And he was a natural mentor, supporter and friend, taking a keen interest in everyone’s projects.

Survivors include his wife, Julie Steffen; his parents, Joseph and Donna Ironside of Cascade; four brothers, Stephen Ironside, Christopher (Ann) Ironside of Chicago, IL, Matthew (Megumi) Ironside of Seattle, WA, and Jonathan (Anna) Ironside of Madison, WI; two sisters, Dr. Mary Jo Ironside-Ross (Dr. Joe Ross) of Rockford, IL, and Theresa (Chris Street) Ironside of Chicago, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Ironside.

The family wishes to thank the Doctors and Staff at MercyOne Medical Center, Dr. Whalen and Staff at Grand River Medical Center, Dr. Holm and Staff at Medical Associates, and Dr. Gertz and Staff at Mayo Clinic, Hospice of Dubuque, and the outpouring of support from friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation at www.iwmf.com, Dubuque County Fine Arts Society/Dubuque Fest at www.dbqfest.com.

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 Mike’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Delbert E. Link

Delbert E. Link, 85 of Dubuque, IA passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at Stonehill Care Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Saint Columbkille Catholic Church with Fr. Tom McDermott officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery with full military Honors accorded by the American Legion Post #6. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass on Saturday at the church. The Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Delbert was born on May 9, 1936, in Farley Iowa the son of Al and Leonetta (Freking) Link, where he grew up and attended Saint Joseph School.  After High school he served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1957 at Imperial Beach California. On November 10, 1956, he married Lois VanBlarcom at Saint Peter & Paul Church in Sherrill, Iowa, and this upcoming November they would have shared 65 years together.

He worked as a diesel mechanic at Inland Molasses for 27 years and later at Key City Transport until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of Saint Columbkille parish and the Knights of Columbus, David J. Ochs Council, he participated in Christian Experience weekends, and was a member of the Saint Vicent DePaul Society and the American Legion Post #6.

He was a member of the Power of Prayer and was quite active with Dubuque County Right to Life.

Del enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing; especially fishing trips to Minnesota and Wisconsin. He also enjoyed bike riding with Lois and family and a good game of Euchre.

He is survived by his wife Lois, sons Terry (Sue) Link, Tim (Kris) Link, Todd (Jill) Link; grandchildren Kami Gonzalez, Kayla (Ken) Bortscheller, Evan Link, Denver Link, Collin Link, and Connor Link; great grandchildren Izan Gonzalez, and Lian Gonzalez; siblings Don (Kay) Link, Laverne “Red” (Karen) Link, Elaine (Adrian) Korbel, Doris (Paul) Schreiber; and a brother-in-law Earl VanBlarcom.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws Jim & Helen VanBlarcom, a brother Robert (Dolores) Link, in-law’s Gerry VanBlarcom, James (Barb) VanBlarcom and Phyllis Bly and a grandson Travis Link.

A Del Link memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to thank Dr. Whalen, Dr. Kumor, Dr. Viner, the staff at UPH Finley Hospital and the staff at Stonehill Care Center for all the great care they gave to Del.

Gary W. Purtilo

Gary W. Purtilo, 77, of Bellevue, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021.  Funeral Services will be 3:30 pm, Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church in Bellevue.  Family will greet friends 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, prior to services also on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the church. Local arrangements entrusted at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue.

Gary was born April 6, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Arthur and Dorothy (Soule) Purtilo. Gary married Connie Milburn on February 14, 1965 in Honolulu, Hawaii during his time in service. He served his county in the US Marines for 4 years, upon his return from service, Gary began his career first as a DNR Water Patrol Office and then as a DNR Game Warden, serving in various counties in Iowa, before taking his final assignment in Jackson County, Iowa before retiring in 2003 after 34 years, he truly loved his career working for the DNR.

Gary was a great husband and father.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bow making, tying flies, camping, and canoeing.  Gary loved being in nature and on the water.  He enjoyed his retirement, traveling with Connie on many cruises, countries and going to every State and being involved in his community, by starting the local NASP Chapter (National Archery in School Program) and was active in the international chapter of YHEC (Youth Hunter Education Challenge) for 21 years.  Gary will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Connie; their sons, Rod (Sherry Speciale) and Terry Purtilo; siblings, Denny (Kay) Purtilo and Judy (Doug) McCart; also surviving are many in-laws, extended relatives, and nieces and nephews.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents.

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

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

Sharon Brown

Sharon Brown, age 65, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away at 5:16 a.m., on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Ennoble Manor surrounded by her loving family.  To celebrate Sharon’s life, private family services were held.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Sharon was born on March 27, 1956, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of William and Gerda (Huebner) Juno.

Sharon attended St. Patrick’s Grade School and Dubuque Senior High School.   After high school, she married and had 3 children.  Sharon was employed in customer service with various businesses until she was forced into early retirement due to health issues.  She loved to cook, and to her family and friends delight, she was very good at it.  She also enjoyed sitting and watching Court TV and has crocheted several beautiful pieces which she gave to family.  Sharon was a very private woman who kept her circle of friends small and loved to spend time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Chloe.  She will be deeply missed by all.

Those left to cherish Sharon’s memory include

her 3 children,
Stephanie Pitzer,
Michael Zenner
and Nathan Zenner, all of Dubuque, IA;

her grandchildren,
Chloe and Mark;

and her siblings,
William Juno, Dubuque, IA
and Karin Campbell, Dubuque, IA.

Sharon was preceded in death by parents; a grandson, Ricky; and her siblings, Monica Barker and Gary Juno.

Sharon’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Comfort Care, especially Laurie, for all of the care they provided allowing Sharon to remain in her home.

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

Frank B. Potter

Frank B. Potter, age 94, of Dubuque and formerly of Zwingle, Iowa, passed away at 12:30 a.m., on Monday, August 16, 2021, at Hawkeye Care Center.  To celebrate Frank’s life, family and friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  To honor Frank’s life, funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, at Behr Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Dieter officiating.  A private burial with military honors will be held at Assumption Cemetery at a later date.

Frank was born on February 2, 1927, in Chulsea, Oklahoma, son of Samuel and Harriet (Covel) Potter.  He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Korea during WWII.  In 2014, he was honored to participate in one of the last Honor Flights to leave from Dubuque.  He married Darlene J. Dieter on September 7, 1948, at St. Mary’s Church in Vinton, Iowa.  She preceded him in death on April 7, 2017.  Frank held many jobs over the years; he was a carpenter, auto mechanic, machinist, and a fire fighter with the Dubuque Fire Department, a job he cherished from 1957-1991, serving as an Assistant Chief/Training Officer for many years.

Frank was a devoted family man.  He was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather.  He always made his grandchildren feel special and never missed a chance to hold them when they were babies.  Frank was always very generous with his time and talents and was always willing to help anyone with whatever they needed.  He and Darlene loved to host extended friends and family from all over the country.  Everyone knew they were always welcome at the Potters.  Upon retirement, they traveled the United States in their motor home.

Frank had many hobbies.  He was a beekeeper, an avid fisherman, and kept an apple orchard and flower gardens.  He loved to play games, especially chess, cribbage, pinochle, euchre, and Yahtzee.  He enjoyed collecting rocks and polished them for making jewelry and belt buckles.  Later in life, he took up bird watching, puzzles and playing bingo.

Those left to cherish Frank’s memory include

3 daughters,
Peggy (Dave) Schuster, Zwingle, IA,
Kathy (Ron) Arensdorf, Dubuque, IA
and Tracy (Dan) Laughlin, LaMotte, IA;

a daughter-in-law,
Barb (Mark) Stone Potter Hogan, Dubuque, IA;

his grandchildren,
Carrie (Randy) Gehl, Jennifer (Bill) Hellman, Dan (Stacy) Schuster, Brenda Burkart, Stacy Schares, Sean Laughlin, Cohl Laughlin, Brianna Laughlin, Josh Potter, Jay Potter and Matt Vogt;

his great grandchildren,
Anna, Lauren, Julia, Claire, Rachel, Ezra, Elovie, Bexli, Kayla, Chase, Gracy, Lilly, Brayden, Will and Gavin;

and a great-great grandson,
Sebastian.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Mary Ann Potter; a son, James Potter; 2 granddaughters, Melissa Schuster and Kristen Vogt; 2 grandsons, Scott Arensdorf and Jared Potter; his brothers, Orville, Wade, Howard and Harold Potter; and his sisters, Esther and Rachel.

The family would especially like to thank Hawkeye Care Center staff for their loving care of Frank, especially during the pandemic, as well as Mercy Hospital, Cardiac Care Unit, for their support during this difficult time.  The family would also like to extend a special thank you to the Dubuque Fire Department for escorting Frank on his final ride.

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

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

Rose Mary Heiderscheit

Rose Mary (Cummer) Heiderscheit, age 81, of Balltown, Iowa, passed away at 3:12 p.m., on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Stonehill Care Center surrounded by her loving family.  To celebrate Rose’s life, family and friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Friday, August 20, 2021, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 468 Balltown Road, with Rev. Noah J. Diehm officiating.  Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Balltown, Iowa.

Rose was born on January 30, 1940, in Rickardsville, Iowa, daughter of Reynold and Lorena (Wolf) Cummer.

Rose was united in marriage to Allan Heiderscheit on May 6, 1961, at St. Francis of Assisi Church.  They were blessed with 37 years together and 6 children before Allan passed away on December 18, 1999.  Rose and Allan farmed and raised their family just north of Balltown.  Rose moved to Balltown in 2012, to the home her parents built in 1973.  In her younger years, Rose helped her parents on the farm, babysat and assisted families when they had a new baby.  In her free time she enjoyed playing Euchre with family and friends, bowling and trying her luck at the casino.  Rose was a woman of deep faith and a long time member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, their Rosary Society and the Catholic Order of Foresters in Holy Cross.  We are saddened at the loss of Rose, but find some comfort in knowing that she is now resting peacefully, free of pain, and reunited with all of her loved ones called home before her.

Those left to cherish Rose’s memory include

her children,
Carol (Bob) Dietzel, East Dubuque, IL,
Karen (Marty) Hoffman, Balltown, IA,
Sharon (Marvin) Ambrosy, Sherrill, IA,
Mark (Beverly Bellows) Heiderscheit, Dubuque, IA,
Dave (Laura) Heiderscheit, Balltown, IA
and Cindy (Bob) Donovan, Bankston, IA;

her grandchildren,
Brian Hoffman, Lynn (Andy) Bockenstedt, Kevin (Allison) Hoffman, Jason (Rachel) Ambrosy, Becky (Brock) Waterman, Jeffrey (Erin) Ambrosy, Beverly Ambrosy, Austin and Ashley Heiderscheit, Matthew and Connor Heiderscheit, Kayla, Ella, Cassie and Lucy Donovan;

her great-grandchildren,
Ellie, Addison and Cole Ambrosy, Tanner, Olivia and Bryson Bockenstedt, Kyra and Verity Waterman, Beauregard, Clyde and Elwood Hoffman and Justin Ambrosy, with one more expected in December ;

her step-granddaughter,
Bella (Mike) Jorgensen;

her step-great-grandchildren,
Dillon and Ronan Jorgensen;

her brothers,
Melvin (Alyce) Cummer
and Lester Cummer, Balltown, IA;

brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law,
Mary Berning, Marlene Heiderscheit, Clarence Heiderscheit, Sr. Dorothy Heiderscheit OSF, Leon (Sandy) Heiderscheit, Charles (Sara) Heiderscheit, Paul Heiderscheit, Jeanne (Gary) Schmidt and Joan (Kevin) Althaus;

and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Allan Heiderscheit; son-in-law, Curtis Steffen; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Matthew and Frances Heiderscheit; her in-laws, George Heiderscheit, Edel Heiderscheit, Richard Berning, Barb Cummer; and a nephew, Alex Heiderscheit.

Rose’s family would especially like to thank Stonehill Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque, for the excellent care provided to Rose.  Also thanks to Mike Breitbach and his family as well as the entire Balltown Community for all of their kindness and the generosity they have shown to Rose and her family throughout the years.

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

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

Jane P. Welsh

Jane Patricia (Stammeyer) Welsh, 70, of Bethany Home Retirement Center passed away on August 14th, 2021, at Bethany Home.

Family and friends may gather from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 20th, 2021, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Jane was born on June 18, 1951, in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of Virgil and C. Patricia (McLees) Stammeyer. She graduated from Wahlert Catholic High School in 1968, in Dubuque, Iowa, and then received her B.S. from Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland. She married Bill Welsh Sr. in 1968 at the Church of the Nativity, they later divorced.

She worked for Key City Bank and DB&T Bank both in Dubuque, Hyatt Regency, in Washington DC, Kimpton Hotel, in Alexandria, Virginia and lastly as a  Congressional Stenographer for the United States Senate, in Washington, DC. She was accepted into Who’s Who in American Colleges.

Janie loved to dance, swim and play tennis with her friends while growing up.  One of the fondest memories she had growing up was playing hopscotch in the driveway.  She truly enjoyed being able to attend and volunteer at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. to show support for her father Virgil Stammeyer and brother Matthew Stammeyer’s years of service to the Iowa State Patrol.  She loved being able to attend and enjoy her granddaughters (Hannah and Gabrielle) musicals and plays and grandson Samuels ball games.  She cared and loved for her 3 stray cats (Felix, Liberty and Poppie) like her little furry kids.  Janie loved coming back and being able to go on the Mississippi River with her close friends (Tom and Cyndi Kiefer) and many more friends when she would come back to Dubuque to visit.

She is survived by her son William (Lori) Welsh; her grandchildren, Hannah, Gabrielle & Samuel Welsh; sisters, Charlotte Lezcano and Cassie (Dean) Hanley; her brother,   Matt (Sue) Stammeyer; nieces & nephews, Abel (Tracy) Lezcano, Sara Hanley Garcia, John, Erin, & Joe Stammeyer; great nieces & nephews, Luc, Maggie and TJ Lezcano; and her uncle, Eugene (Krista) Stammeyer

Janie was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil & C. Patricia (McLees) Stammeyer; aunts & uncles, Imogene Stammeyer, Vince & Edith McLees, Don & Norma McLees; and her brother-in-law, Abel Lezcano Sr.

Donations can be made in Jane’s name to Hospice of Dubuque or the Dubuque Humane Society.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the love and care shown to Jane over the years to the staff of Bethany, the staff of Hospice of Dubuque with special thanks to Mel, Stephanie and Suzanne; also to her special friends (Cyndi & Tom Kiefer), Teresa & Phil Kalvelage, Denise Lavechek, and Patti Hendricks.

James A. Slack

James Allen Slack, 76, of Dubuque passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 19, at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road, where a visitation will be held 9-11:00a.m. Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens at a later date.

James was born on March 22, 1945, the son of James A. and Emily (Conklin) Slack. He married Carol Pitz on February 5, 1966, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

James was employed at Flexsteel for 45 years. He worked as a union time study official and was a lifelong union officer at Flexsteel which he was very proud of. He enjoyed boating in the river, playing chess and card games, educating others on history, and sharing a drink or two with his friends. Visiting his granddaughter at The Iowa Greyhound Park and Casino were some of his favorite outings. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.

He is survived by his children, James Michael (Sophal Pan) Slack, Tracy (Rick Jurisic) Robey, and Christina (Stephen Collins) Slack; four grandchildren, Matthew, Robin, Robert, and Kirsten; three great-grandchildren; fiancé, Suzie Ohnesorge, and her children, Dena and Todd (Kimberly) Ohnesorge, and his son, Conner.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol; and his parents.

A James Slack Memorial Fund has been established.

Marleen Goodin

Marleen “Beany” Goodin, 54 of Dubuque, Iowa was taken from this world on August 15, 2021, as the result of a tragic traffic accident. One of her final gifts was being an organ donor.

To honor Beany’s life a visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 23, 2021, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a service will be held at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate her life.

Beany was born on January 3, 1967, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Leon Goodin and Susan (Kintzle) Legrand. She was a graduate of East Dubuque High School and graduated from Northeast Iowa Community College of Nursing.

Beany had two passions in life, her work as a nurse serving others and her family. She always had a smile on her face and possessed a rarely found joyful and compassionate spirit. Her smile would light up a room and the memories of her happy-go-lucky outlook on life will continue to be an inspiration to all who knew and loved her. We are beyond shocked and heart-broken at Beany’s sudden absence from our lives. We can only pray that the healing we seek will eventually find its way into our days.

Those left to love and remember Beany include two children, Emily Furry (Tyler Ruden) of Dubuque, IA and Nick Furry also of Dubuque, IA; one grandchild Adler Ruden; her siblings Colleen Ryan of Dubuque, IA; Cindy (Dave) Oberhoffer, of Dubuque, IA; and Don (Susan) Goodin, of Mesa, AZ; step-father Norman LeGrand; 5 step-brothers Dennis (Renee) LeGrand of East Dubuque, IL, Ken (Kathy) LeGrand of Dubuque, IA, Steven (Cathy) LeGrand of Elkhorn, NE, Danny (Sherlita) LeGrand of Virginia Beach, VI, and David (Beth) LeGrand of Davenport, IA; and her loving and dedicated partner Tom Hermsen.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents.

First, the family would like everyone to know that we are comforted and humbled by those surrounding us in love during this most difficult of times. Secondly, the family would like to extend a special thank you to first responders and the life flight team. Also, the medical team at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, as well as, Social Worker Laura in Iowa City, Iowa.

Kimber M. Brandel

Kimber Marie Brandel, 30, of Davenport, Iowa formerly of Dubuque, Iowa went to live with the angels on Monday, August 9, 2021.

Visitation will be on Thursday, August 19, 2021, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m.

Kimber was born on September 20, 1990 in Dubuque, Iowa. Her parents are Thomas and Laurie Brandel and Christine Sharkey.

Kimber attended Hempstead High School and Northeast Iowa Community College where she earned a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator Certificate.

Kimber deeply loved her daughter, Nyasia. Nyasia was the most important person in her life, her greatest gift. Kimber was very proud of her. Kimber also enjoyed animals of all kinds, especially her dogs and cats. In her spare time, she liked gardening, camping, and art. She particularly loved the ocean and everything about it. Because of her special love of the ocean, her ashes will be scattered there so her spirit will be free.

Kimber is survived by her daughter Nyasia Brandel, her parents Tom (Laurie) Brandel and Christine Sharkey, siblings Dwayne, Amanda, and Crystal Brandel and Ambrosia Nelson, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She will be deeply missed by all.

She is preceded in death by paternal great-grandparents Milton and Florence Bemis. Also, maternal grandparents Dennis and Diane Sharkey and Uncle Jeff Sharkey.

The family would like to express special heartfelt appreciation to Dion and Sam and her Aunt Connie. The family is grateful for all the love, help, and thoughtfulness that anyone else has given to Kimber throughout her life.

In lieu of flowers, the family and Nyasia will thankfully receive your support which can be mailed to Nyasia Brandel c/o Angie Brandel 537 Greenwood Court, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Sr. Maureen Smith, OSF

SISTER MAUREEN (BARBARA ANN) SMITH, OSF, of Clare House, Dubuque, Iowa, passed away at  2:52 p.m, on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Clare House.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Francis House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.  Masks will be required. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Sister Maureen was born November 27, 1935 in Sumner, IA, the daughter of  John and Mabel (Scott) Smith.

She entered the Sisters of St. Francis August 25, 1954 and made final profession of vows August 12, 1960.  Sister received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Briar Cliff College, Sioux City, IA. She ministered as a teacher in Iowa at Manchester, Sacred Heart, Dubuque, and St. Mary’s, Waterloo. She served the migrant farmworker population in Florida at Ruskin and Wimauma and in Washington D.C. with the Migrant Project. Sister also assisted migrant families in West Virginia, South Carolina, Maryland, Alabama, New Jersey, and New York.

Sister is survived by her sisters-in-law Alice Smith, Rita Smith, and Shayla (Smith) Milbrandt; nieces, nephews, and her Franciscan sisters.

Sister was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Marcella (John) McGuigan, Mary Smith, Delores Smith, OSF, Mary Valentine, OSF, Arlene Smith, OSF, and Mary Robertine, OSF; and her brothers Harold (Marcella) Smith, Benjamin Smith, Rev. Robert Smith, Theodore (Dorothy) Smith, Valentine (Jean) Smith, James (Mary) Smith, Thomas Smith, Norbert (Eileen) Smith, Franklin Smith, John H. Smith Jr., and Joseph Smith.

The Sisters of St. Francis express their thanks to Hospice of Dubuque for their care and concern.

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

The Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lisa M. LoBianco

Lisa Marie LoBianco, 56, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on August 13, 2021, at home.

Private family services will be at the Church of The Resurrection with burial to follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.  A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date at Sundown Mountain Resort in the spring.

Lisa was born on September 4, 1964, in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of James and Mary Kay (Banfield) Kleiner. She attended St. Joseph The Worker, Wahlert Catholic High School, Loras College, UW Platteville and Hawkeye Community College.

She married Tony LoBianco on July 25, 1997. Lisa worked for various businesses including Prudential Financial, Sundown Mountain Resort and also did independent Photography.

Lisa enjoyed snow skiing, cooking, hiking, music, card making and jewelry making.

She is survived by her husband Tony; her mother Mary Kay Kleiner; her brother Jamie Kleiner and her sister Kelly Kleiner along with aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father Jim Kleiner and her grandparents.

The family would like to thank the Finley Hospital Staff and Hospice of Dubuque for all their wonderful care they gave to Lisa.

Lawrence E. Holland

Lawrence “Larry” E. Holland, 77, officiated his last game on August 15, 2021, at MercyOne, Dubuque, IA. Funeral mass will be 11 AM, Friday August 20, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena. Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM, Thursday August 19, 2021, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena and after 10 AM on Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Galena. Military honors will be accorded by Galena VFW Post #2665 and American Legion Post #193.

He was born to Edmund and Dorothy (Hartung) Holland on September 25, 1943, in Freeport, IL.  Larry graduated from Galena High School in 1961.  After high school, he enlisted in the US Navy and served on the USS Oriskany.  After returning home from the service, he married the love of his life, Kathleen Ohms, from Scales Mound, IL, on October 9, 1965.  This union was blessed with 3 children, Mark, Kristie, and Heather. Larry was a proud UAW Local 94 electrician, working at John Deere Dubuque Works for 35 years.  He officiated football, basketball, baseball, softball, and volleyball for 50+ years.  In his last few years, Larry was also the assigning official for high schools in northwest Illinois.  He was an active member of the Galena Elks Club, 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus, and the VFW.  Larry was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Bears.  However, his most prized passion was his grandchildren and their sports and activities.

Larry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kathy, and their three children,  Mark (Deb) Holland of Sun Prairie, WI, and their three children, Ashley, Hannah, and Jacob; Kristie (Max) Miller of Cooper City, FL, and their three children, Kasey, Alex, and Jonathan; and Heather (Bob) Wuebker of Dubuque, and their three children, Abby, Brooke, and Kayla, his siblings,  Karen (Mike) Heinen; Dave (Cathy) Holland; Dale Holland; Theresa Holland; and Lisa (Dan) Droeszler, his in-laws, Steve (Pam) Ohms; Stuart (Mary) Ohms; Roxanne Foley; Pat (Sheila) Ohms; Paula (Larry) McPeek; Laurel (Rick) Gile; and Tom (Julie) Ohms.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Chuck and Irma Ohms.

The family would like to thank everyone at MercyOne Dubuque for their compassionate care, especially his nurse Haley on Four West.

Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Frederick D. Moore

Frederick D. “Freddie” Moore, 85, of LaMotte, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, while working at home on his farm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021, at St. Patrick’s Garryowen Church with Fr. Rodney Allers, Fr. Xavier Dieter OSCO, and Fr. Mark Osterhaus officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade with military honors accorded by the Cascade American Legion Post 528 and the Iowa Army National Guard. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be held at 3:00 p.m.

Freddie was born in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of John and Viola (Fettkether) Moore and raised in Bernard, Iowa. Freddie attended grade school and high school at Garryowen and graduated in 1953. Freddie married the love of his life, Leona (Mazie) Takes, on January 23, 1960 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cascade. They were married for 61 years.

Freddie served as a medic in the Army from 1957 to 1959 in Fort Meade, Maryland. While serving he was a surgical technician at Walter Reed Hospital. Freddie’s favorite part of his service was playing baseball up and down the east coast with both the Army and the Baltimore Orioles farm team. He also had the honor of playing Taps at Arlington National Cemetery during military services. Shortly after returning from the Army, he bought a farm outside of LaMotte in 1959 and turned it into the beautiful farm it is today.

While farming, he worked at Clinton Engines from 1959 to 1961. He then operated a dozer for Whitey Miller Construction from 1961 to 1966. Shortly after that, he started his own excavating business, F.D. Moore & Sons Excavating, where he was known as a highly skilled operator and for creating beautiful landscapes. He also began working at John Deere in 1966 and retired in 1996. Freddie’s hobbies were many. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and golfer as a member of the Bellevue Golf Club. He always enjoyed the company of his sons, brothers, and grandchildren while doing so. He liked to play and coach baseball and softball as well.

He took great pride in making and maintaining his beautiful farm, and last but not least, he loved to talk to all who would listen. Freddie will be remembered for his charm, his wit, and his diverse, colorful vocabulary. He inspired a love of creating, cultivating, and being outdoors in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed woodworking and making furniture for his loved ones and hunting and fishing with his family. Freddie loved his grandchildren deeply; he could always be found holding a baby and spooning ice cream to a toddler. He gave his older grandchildren advice, unsolicited feedback about their fashion choices, and egg cartons full of golf balls. They always knew and remember now that all of his teasing, poking, and cursing was his way of showing his love.

He is survived by his wife Leona (Mazie), his children Julie (Bob) McCarthy of Peosta, Dan of Dubuque, Greg (Jean) of Peoria, IL, Mark (Dawn) of Springville, and Marty (Cathy) of Walker. He is also survived by his 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. His siblings Lyle (Ruth), Terry (Arlene), MaryKay (Tom) Bechen. In-laws Marie Finn and Donnie (Judy) Takes. He will be lovingly carried to his final resting place by his sons Dan, Greg, Mark, and Marty, his son-in-law Bob, and his grandson Robbie.

He is preceded in death by his son Mark Joseph in 1961, his parents John and Blondie Moore, his brothers Jack, Richard, and Earl Moore, his mother and father-in-law Albert and Rosalyn Takes, and his in-laws Leo Eldon, Raymond and Irene Takes, Gerald Finn, and Eileen Takes.

A special thank you to Key West and LaMotte first responders, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, as well as Ken, Sheila, and David Maro for helping us in our time of need