Obituaries Archive

Carol W. Davis

Carol W. “Cee” Davis, 82, of Maquoketa, Iowa, and formerly of Bradenton, Florida, died on Wednesday morning, June 23, 2021, at her home.

A celebration of her life will be held at 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

Carol Waggoner was born on May 21, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky to James, Jr. and Retta (Read) Waggoner.  She was an only child.  She married Charles W. Skipper, Jr. and two children were born to this union.  James Daniel Skipper and Loretta Jane “Lori” Skipper.  They divorced in 1973.  She married Ken Davis on August 27, 1988 in Bradenton, Florida.  Carol and Ken retired to Maquoketa in November of 1992, following his early retirement.

Carol was the co-owner of Skipper’s Plumbing and Heating in Eagle River, Wisconsin until 1973.  Following her divorce, she returned to Florida with her children.  Her remaining years of employment were in banking Secretarial/Administrative positions in Florida.

Carol was a member of the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa and was very active in the church.  She also was a volunteer for the DV/SA Resource Center in Maquoketa.  In earlier years, she taught Sunday school and sang in the church choir.  She was very involved in Cub Scouts and Campfire Girls.  She enjoyed all kinds of music, especially Jazz.  She always enjoyed writing poems and essays.  Photography was also a lifelong interest, especially sunsets.  She always loved the beach living in Florida.  Carol was welcomed into Ken’s large family and loved them as her own.

Carol is survived by her daughter Lori (Harold “Gutsch”) Gutscher of Jacksonville, FL; former daughter-in-law, Karen Skipper (Bill) Peidlow of Silver Springs, FL; a granddaughter, Kimberly of Ocala, FL; great-grandchildren, Johnny and Kiera Underwood of Ocala, FL; Ken’s children, Linda (Jim) Bailey Clinton, IA, and Michael (Tracy) Davis of Carson City, NV; daughter-in-law Jill Davis of Maquoketa, IA; Ken’s grandchildren Scott Bailey and Nicholle Hardy; great-grandchildren Nicholas, Nate, and Kooper Bailey, Joseph and Bella Hardy; sister-in-law Joyce Timmins of North Port, FL; and many special nieces and nephews she loved as her own.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ken, her parents, her son James Daniel Skipper, Ken’s son Gary Davis, 2 brothers-in-law, and 2 sisters-in-law.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Carol W. “Cee” Davis memorial fund has been established.

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

Daniel J. Sanders

Daniel J. “Dan” Sanders, 77, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at 11:24 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Unity Point Health Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA after a seven month battle with esophageal cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2021 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Daniel Knepper officiating.  Burial services for family only will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by members of the Dubuque Marine Corps League and the Iowa National Guard.  The funeral will be live-streamed on THE MILLER FUNERAL HOME GROUP facebook page.

A celebration of Dan’s life will be from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, and from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Monday at the Church.

Dan was born on December 3, 1943 at Fort Madison, IA, the son of Leo J. and Otilda Z. (Breitbarth) Sanders.  He was a 1962 graduate of West Grant High School, Patch Grove, WI.

He served in the Army National Guard, and retired from John Deere Dubuque Works in 2001. Dan was a member of UAW Local # 94. Dan loved collecting Potosi memoriabilia, antiquing, coin collecting and visiting the Potosi Brewery. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and always outstanding in his field.

Dan married Florence “Tina” Ames on April 4, 1987 in Dubuque.

Surviving is his wife Florence “Tina” of Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque; former wife Linda Cook and their three children, Heidi (Rob) Lenaerts of Osage Beach, MO, Christopher Sanders of Dubuque, and Theresa “Tessa” Sanders of Dickeyville, WI; three grandchildren, Ashlyne, Sidney and Kameron; two brothers, Mike (Nancy) Sanders of Houghton, IA and Ronald Sanders of Mt. Hope, WI; sister-in-law Joan Sanders of East Dubuque; four step-children, Cris Winkler of Cuba City, WI, Dan (Mysol) Ames of Middleton, WI, Todd Ames of Charlotte, NC, and Lisa (J.T.) Moore of Catoosa, Oklahoma; 11 Step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Otilda, a brother James Sanders and a sister-in-law Betty Sanders.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, a Daniel J. Sanders memorial fund has been established.

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

Lois Mae Sear Corken

Lois Mae Sear Corken, 96, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Stonehill Care Center.

Visitation will be held from 2-3 pm Friday, July 2 at Holy Ghost Church, Dubuque.  Funeral Mass will follow at 3 pm.  Burial will be in Mt Calvary Cemetery.

Lois was born July 2, 1924 in Dubuque IA, the daughter of Joseph and Alberta (Tempus) Mussehl.  She graduated from the Visitation Academy in 1942.  Lois worked as a secretary at the Dubuque Packing Company until her marriage to Stanley Sear on October 12, 1950.  Stan passed away on August 25, 1972.  She married John Corken on April 12, 1975.  John passed away December 3, 2005.

For most of her life, Lois was a homemaker.  Literally.  When Stan and Lois built their home on John Deere Road, she singlehandedly painted walls, varnished woodwork, sewed curtains and upholstered furniture all while caring for 3 young children.  When their daughter Beth was born and then later resided at the newly opened Area Residential Care, Lois and Stan organized a parents group to support each other and provide for their special children’s needs.  Lois doted on Beth and was actively involved in her care.  She was an expert seamstress and in her later years sewed hundreds of children’s quilts, donating to the Salvation Army and other charities.  Most any scrap of fabric given to her made its way into a quilt.  Lois and John loved to travel, visiting their children and grandchildren all around the country.  They camped at Lake Joy during the summer and spent winters in Texas.  Lois was a member of the YMCA, swimming several times a week until the age of 93.  She was a lover of dogs, music and euchre.  Lois had a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and attended daily Mass until she was no longer able to drive.  She was a member of Holy Spirit Parish.

Surviving are Lois’ blended family:  John S Corken of Lima OH,  Jane (Nick) Del Real of San Diego CA,  Mary Kay (Bob) Frick of Zwingle,  Patrick (Marsha) Corken of Dubuque,  Suanne (Wayne) Kamerik of Thousand Oaks CA,  Peggy Corken of Bettendorf,  Kathleen (Vince) Conner of Dubuque,  Timothy (Pam) Sear of Leawood KS,  Rosemary (Charlie) Weser of Lincolnton GA and Elizabeth Sear of Dubuque;  24 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Lois was preceeded in death by her husbands, daughter Susanne Lighthart,   sons-in-law Timothy Lassance and Scott Lighthart,  daughter-in-law Jane Corken,  brother Lawrence (Avis) Mussehl and sister-in-law Dorothy Corken.

Egelhof Siegert & Casper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be given to Sunrise Unit of Sunnycrest Manor or Hospice of Dubuque.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Stonehill Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for their kindness and care of Lois.

Sandra K. Welter

Sandra K. Welter, 65, of Dubuque, IA passed away on June 16, 2021, at home.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, where services will be held at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Private burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

She was born November 12, 1955, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of John J. and Betty M. (Lansing) Welter. She was a graduate of Hempstead High School.

Sandra was previously married to Chuck Ostrander.

She was employed for many years at Barnstead Thermolyne Corporation.

Through the years, Sandra found a great love of dogs.

Sandra is survived by a brother, Wayne J. Welter; two nephews, Tim Welter and Jeff Welter, and one niece, Nikki Welter.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Jean M. Hingtgen

Jean Marie Noel Hingtgen was a born beauty. Inside and out until Dementia seized her too early. Jean was born December 18, 1932, and died peacefully in her sleep on June 19, 2021

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 pm Thursday, June 24, at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Church of the Nativity.

Jean was the 2nd daughter of 10 children born to Tony and Ruth (Vogel) Noel. She had a busy childhood, filled with the special arrival of a brother or sister sent by God every year or two. Jean grew up loving babies and cherishing the life of the unborn.

She worked at the Dubuque Packing Company in her late teens, and she quickly caught the eye of a strapping Mickey Hingtgen. They married on May 16, 1953, and were together for 62 years. God sent Jean and Mick six babies, Mary Pamela Jochum, Debra (Lon) Link, Daniel (Regina), Sandra, Amy (Jonathan), Asbury, and John (Rita) Hingtgen. Jean and Mick raised their family in East Dubuque, Illinois, as part of the St. Mary’s Catholic community.

If keeping house were an artform, Jean was an artist. Her home was visitor-ready at any moment. Clothing was washed, hung out to dry, and ironed every day. Of course, all of that ironing led to some pretty tight soap operas and weekly coffee breaks with neighbor Pearl Rosemeyer or Jean’s sister-in-law Helen Oster who both lived houses away.

For entertainment, Jean was part of a Mother’s Club that took on charitable causes in the community. She was a devoted member of the Power of Prayer, where she and Mickey helped keep a constant and continual rosary going for years. As her children grew and needed her less, she became the caregiver of her aunt Mugsie and older cousin, Clara. Jean made a point to make every holiday and birthday special with good food, a dedicated Euchre table, and many presents or treats.

Jean became a grandmother in 1977 to her beloved Sarah; ten more grandbabies followed. She cherished grandchildren Tony (Emily) Link, Peter Link, Jenifer (Anthony) Bonefeste, Jean & Ami Hingtgen, Ayla and Cooper Asbury, Jack, Alex, and Kate Hingtgen. Faces confused Jean, but the faces of her grandkids produced recognition even after Dementia stole their names.

Jean is preceded in death by her husband Eugene “Mickey,” daughter Sandra, two granddaughters Jean and Sarah, her parents Ruth and Tony, two brothers Dick and Don Noel, and two sisters Helen McLaughlin and Genny Landa.

Surviving siblings: Mary Ann Miller, Kay Potts, Barb Toomey, John Noel and Hope Maus. Jean was fortunate to have sisters and brothers, and in-laws close by or visit often. In her lifetime, Jean saw 61 baby nieces and nephews arrive. They are now all grown and have over 100 babies to love. Jean wasn’t able to meet her three great-grandchildren, but she will indeed watch over them in her immaculately clean, heavenly home.

The Hingtgen family extends a warm thank you to Hospice of Dubuque and Hawkeye Care Center.

Dale H. Steuer

Dale H. Steuer, 68, of Dubuque, died Sunday, June 20, 2021, at the Grand Meadows Conlon House in Asbury.

The visitation for Dale will be from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road, Dubuque.

The Funeral Service will be at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the funeral home with Msgr. Jim Miller officiating.  Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 11:00 am.

Dale was born August 19, 1952, in Dubuque, the son of James L. and Dorothy G. (Sadler) Steuer.

He graduated from Wahlert High School then earned his associates degree from the Morrison Institute of Drafting and Technology.

Dale worked at the Rousselot Company for many years. He enjoyed being outdoors and was a proud grandfather. His passion was taking trips on his Gold Wing Motorcycle.

Dale was a member of the Gold Wing Road Rally Association (GWRAA) as well as the Dubuque Youth Hockey Coach and board member.   He was a member of the Iowa Games Ice Commissioner for 9 years, and also was part of the Dubuque Independent League for baseball.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Brian (Katie) Steuer and Brad (Natalie) Steuer, both of Dubuque, Kristina (Sammy) Edwards of Madison, WI; seven grandchildren, Isla, Ada and Joa Steuer, Samuel, Charlotte and Gabriel Edwards, Sage and Landon Steuer; his brothers, Kenneth Steuer and Keith (Sharon) Steuer, both of Dubuque, and Donald (Lona) Steuer of El Cajon, CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Brecken Steuer.

Memorials may be made to the Dale Steuer Memorial Fund.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Konz and her nurse Sherry, the staff at Luther Manor Grand Meadows and the doctors and nurses at Unity Point-Finley Hospital for their excellent care of Dale the past 11 years.

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

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Dale’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Wayne R. Hughes

While on vacation with his wife and son, Wayne Robert Hughes, 78, of Galena, IL passed away from complications of intestinal lung disease on October 15, 2020, outside of Rapid City, SD traveling to see his grandson and great-grandson in Montana. A celebration of life will be held at Noon, Saturday, July 3, 2021, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after 11 AM at the funeral chapel. Burial will be at a later date. Military honors will be accorded following the celebration of life by Galena VFW Post #2665 and American Legion Post #193.

He was born April 15, 1942, in Hazel Green, WI the son of Robert and Marion (March) Hughes. Wayne grew up outside of Scales Mound, IL on the family farm. After graduating from Scales Mound High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Wayne served aboard the USS Galveston as an engineman EN3 from August 1, 1961, until his honorable discharge on May 16, 1963. He served in the naval reserves until April 10, 1966. Wayne was proud of his years of service, and later in life, he would say I wish I would have stayed in the Navy. He was united in marriage to Karen Phillips on July 3, 1965, at the United Methodist Church, Galena.

Wayne retired from Thermo Fisher, Dubuque, IA where he was a repair technician. He always said, “that was the best job I ever had too bad they closed the plant”. Throughout the years he had several different kinds of jobs he was a man who could do anything. Wayne was a mechanic and worked on small motors to large airplane engines, he was a licensed airplane mechanic. He loved woodworking and built their first home and completed their second. Throughout his life he made lots of furniture, building items for other people, one item he built was a casket for a man that was sick. Wayne had his own graphic business and enjoyed making signs they included a sign for his son’s race car, and signs for other places like the Galena Territory vehicles and Vinegar Hill Township just to name a few. His latest hobby was reloading ammunition for his grandson Justin, and he took great pride in doing anything he could for him. On June 10, 2020, Justin gave Wayne a great-grandson Porter Wayne, he only got to enjoy Porter for a few days at the end of September and Porter melted his heart. One night before he left to go to Montana, Wayne said he sent his Guardian Angel to watch over Porter. In his younger years, he enjoyed boating, snowmobiling, camping, and bowling with friends Harry and Joyce Hartman. Playing darts with his friends Rick Brandt, Dan Smith, and occasionally Jim bloom. Wayne always looked forward to his time with his good friend Ronnie “Shorty” Kevern and having a few cold ones along the way. He received the Grand Exalted Ruler Commendation Award on March 3, 1989 and was Elk of the year 1990-1991. Wayne also was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2665 Galena, IL.

He is survived by his wife Karen, his son, Mike, both of Galena, his grandson, Justin, and great-grandson, Porter Wayne, and daughter-in-law, Peggy Hughes, all of Miles City, MT.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and his beloved dog, Zoe who he missed every day.

Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Duane Beecher

On June 18, 2021, Duane Beecher, finally got to leave the body that has tried to hold him down for 28 years.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 12 Noon, Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road, Dubuque.

The Celebration of Duane’s Life will begin at 12 Noon, at the funeral home, on Saturday, June 26, 2021.  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.

Duane was born on January 30, 1955, the son of John “Jack” Beecher and Flora Lue (Morgan) Beecher.  He attended Resurrection Grade School and graduated from Wahlert High School. On August 31, 1973, he married the love of his life, JoAnne Klauer. Together they created four beautiful sons and were foster parents and daycare providers.

Duane worked at Beecher Gas Station, the company started by his grandfather and the place where he met his future wife. He went on to work for Beecher Quarries, Tschiggfrie Excavating, River City Stone and eventually IEI Barge Services as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. He took great pride in his work, even when he was severely challenged by Iowa winters and summers. He was always the guy who was there for everybody…no matter what they needed.

In 1993, Duane’s body started to rebel. Over the next 28 years, he was bombarded by one ailment after another. There were good times and very bad times…but through it all, Duane and JoAnne kept loving and living and fighting back.  In 2003 he was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer and started the fight for his life. He endured the cancer treatment with grace and dignity. He eventually had his larynx removed. He learned to speak esophageal speech and was very proud that he could be good at a technique that is very difficult. Duane looked forward to the Cancer Society Relay for Life each year. He walked nine times as a Cancer Survivor. Five years ago, the radiation damage took its toll on his body. He went to the Mayo Clinic where he had to have his esophagus removed.  This meant that his wonderful method of speech was now impossible, and he would never again be able to eat, BUT, Duane always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone he met.

The last five years were very difficult, and it was hard for him to keep going. He was getting tired, and the fight was very hard. After a final fight in the hospital, he quietly rose to heaven surrounded by his family in the home that they all shared for 42 years.

Duane is survived by his wife of nearly 48 years and his four sons, Tim (Molly) of Dubuque, Jeff of Dubuque, Andy (Jennifer) of Davenport and Ed of Dubuque. He has also left nine grandchildren with another on the way: Evan, Maddie, Emily, Ally, Sam, Bailey, Paisley, Roman and River. He is also survived by his siblings, Mike (Connie) of Sedalia, Missouri, Marty (Sandy) of Panama City, Florida, Joe (Vickey) of Oskaloosa, Iowa, John of Dubuque, and Christina Baron of Chicago, Illinois; two aunts, Betty Beecher and Pat Maiers; lots of nieces, nephews and cousins and his two little dogs, Willow and Norman, who were his greatest source of smiles in his life.

Duane is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Flora Beecher; his in-laws, Herbert and Bernadette Klauer; all of his grandparents, and three brothers-in-law that he thought the world of.

The family would like to thank all the people who gave special care to Duane over all of these years: Dr. John Hartmann, Dr. Tim King, Dr. Ryan Stille, Dr, Mark Janes, Dr. K. Robert Shen, the wonderful nurses at MercyOne in Dubuque and in the ICU and the 6th floor at St. Mary’s Mayo Hospital in Rochester and a special thanks to Nurse Sandy Radke, who along with Duane, started a Laryngectomee Support Group so other survivors of laryngeal cancer could tell their stories. Thank you to Lincare Home Medical Equipment and MercyOne Home Medical Equipment for their great service. Thank you to the pharmacists at HyVee on Locust in Dubuque and of course, thank you to Hospice of Dubuque. There have been so many people involved in making Duane’s life a little easier for him and they will all tell you what a sweet and loving patient that he was to take care of.

Duane loved his gardens and nature in general. It would be his wish that you do not send cut flowers to the funeral home, but would greatly prefer that you send a plant, plant some flowers, go for a walk in the woods, or plant a tree to be a reminder of the life of this wonderful man.

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

Darrell J. Hefel

Darrell J. Hefel, age 63, of North Buena Vista, Iowa, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Monday, June 14, 2021, at his family home.  To celebrate Darrell’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  To honor Darrell’s life, there will also be visitation at the church hall in North Buena Vista from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the Immaculate Conception Church.  Burial will be in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery at a later date following cremation.

Darrell was born on July 31, 1957, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Milton “Mickey” and Joan (Riniker) Hefel.

Darrell graduated from Guttenberg High School, Class of 1976.  He was a hard worker and was employed with Ertl Toy in Dyersville for 20 years.  He then attended machine operator school in Sun Prairie, WI, before going to work with Steger-Heiderscheit Construction for over 20 years.  Darrell was always very generous with his time, and volunteered countless hours to doing whatever needed to be done at the Immaculate Conception Church.  When he wasn’t working Darrell enjoyed helping out on the farm, camping at Whitetail Bluff, boating and vacationing with the “Buenie Bunch”.  He truly loved to travel with his family and friends, always to a warm and sunny location where there was a nice beach.  He also enjoyed taking road trips for the day, and his skills as the designated driver, “one way”, are legendary.  He always generously opened his home to the entire family, which is quite a crowd, so they could all be together to celebrate Christmas.  Darrell was a man of few words who was always smiling and in a good mood.  He was a kind, soft spoken and unassuming man who truly made the world a better place.  He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.

Those left to cherish Darrell’s memory include

his mother,
Joan Hefel, North Buena Vista, IA;

his 8 siblings,
Eileen (Alfonse) McDermott, Epworth, IA,
Milo (Judy) Hefel, Sherrill, IA,
Warren “Shorty” (Shari) Hefel, North Buena Vista, IA,
Bruce (special friend, Sandy) Hefel, Deerfield, WI,
Pam (Jerry) Ben, Sherrill, IA,
Carmen (Gordy) Glawe, Holy Cross, IA,
Wanda (Marty) Wessels, Farley, IA
and Randy (Shelley) Hefel, Milton, WI;

and his many nieces and nephews who will greatly miss their “Uncle Darreld”.

Darrell was preceded in death by his father, Mickey Hefel; a brother, Douglas Hefel; a niece, Krista Ben; and a great nephew, Ethan McDermott.

Darrell’s family would like to thank all of the volunteers with the Holy Cross/NBV Fire Department for their quick response time and compassionate care of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family will thankfully receive your support through phone calls, greeting cards and memorials in Darrell’s memory, which will be distributed among his favorite charities.  Cards may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Darrell Hefel Family.

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

Dale W. Stierman

Dale W. Stierman, age 91, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully at 3:52 p.m., on Friday, June 18, 2021, surrounded by family, at Stonehill Care Center.  To honor Dale’s life, in accordance with his wishes, private family services and burial were held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery following cremation.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dale was born on October 22, 1929, in Canova, South Dakota, son of Fred T. and Agnes M. (Gassman) Stierman.

Dale attended school in Dubuque and graduated from Dubuque Senior High School.  He went on to honorably serve his country with the U.S. Navy from 1948 until 1952.  Dale found love early in life, and would marry Virginia Kenyon in 1951, in Dubuque.  Sadly, she would pass away far too young on May 23, 1967.  Luckily Dale would find love again with Beverly “Bev” Meyer, and on December 13, 1974, they would marry.  Together they would raise their families and spend 43 wonderful years together.  Dale was a hard worker who always provided for his family.  He began his photography career with the Telegraph Herald in 1952, and would eventually retire in 1987.  When he found some free time Dale loved to get out on the river for some fishing, and Bev was always willing to accompany him.  They made a point of making time for each other and regularly went out for a night on the town of dining and dancing.  However, their family was always their main focal point and Dale looked forward to family gatherings and playing poker with the kids.  Dale also enjoyed watching sports, especially the Green Bay Packers and the St. Louis Cardinals.  He was a very good bowler in his younger days, and in more recent years he enjoyed playing games on the computer.  We are deeply saddened at the loss of our dad, grandpa and great-grandpa here on this Earth, but know that he is now happily reunited with all of his beloved family members who have gone home before him.

Those left to cherish Dale’s memory include

his children,
Sue Ann (Robert) Baumhover, II, Dubuque, IA,
Marsha (Paul) Conlon, Dubuque, IA,
Kit (Harry) Klotz, Prairie du Chien, WI,
Carla (Rick) Heer, Katy, TX,
Bret (Marcia) Stierman, Dubuque, IA,
Robin (David) Reed, Center Point, IA,
Brian (Veronica) Stierman, Denver, CO,
Dale J. “D.J.” (Lisa) Stierman, Dubuque, IA,
Laura Chapman, Dubuque, IA
and Kelly (Michael) Pearson, Tulsa, OK;

his 27 grandchildren;

his 32 great-grandchildren;

and a sister-in-law,
Louise Stierman, Dearborn Heights, MI.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents; his 1st wife, Virginia Stierman; his 2nd wife, Beverly Stierman; a son, Bruce Stierman in infancy; a grandson, Joshua Reed; a sister, Eileen (Mike) White; and his 5 brothers, Eldon (Margie) Stierman, LeRoy (Barbara) Stierman, Clyde (Marie) Stierman, Clarence (Nadine) Stierman and Cyril Stierman.

Dale’s family would like to thank Dr. Eric Engelman and his staff, and the outstanding nurses and staff of Stonehill, and Hospice of Dubuque, for all of their kindness and compassion, and the wonderful care they have provided for Dale.

The family will thankfully receive your support through phone calls, greeting cards and memorials in Dale’s memory to benefit some of his favorite charities, which may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Dale Stierman Family.

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

Janann M. Heinze-Laird-Kleinstiver

Janann Marie Heinze-Laird-Kleinstiver, 81, of Dubuque passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Hawkeye Care Center.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm Tuesday, June 22 at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road where the funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.  Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Centralia.

Janann was born June 2, 1940 at the family home in the Peru Bottoms area of Dubuque, where John Deere works is currently located, daughter of Frank and Florence (Thorpe) Heinze.  The family moved to Peosta, where she started kindergarten and continued her education.

Janann was united in marriage to Wayne Laird in 1957 at St. Mary’s Church, Dubuque.  They had three boys and lived mostly in the Dubuque Garfield area.

Janann was a fun loving peaceful woman; it not only extended to her family’s home, but also in her jobs.  She worked several years at the Dubuque Packing Company, spent some time at Betty Jane’s Candies, then started a new career of selling houses, which included working for Brissey Realty, Ken Cook, and Century 21.  In her later years, she even gave Wal-Mart a shot.

Janann’s fun loving peacefulness extended to others often.  She shared her talents of sewing, belly dancing, entertaining and her love of the Mississippi River, just to name a few.

Janann was loving and supportive of all those around her.  She was one who would cheer you on lovingly, even if it gave someone a boost of support.

Those left to honor her memory include, but are definitely limited to, Mark and Shelley, Kayla and Zach Laird; Michael and Brian Laird; Nicole (Dathan) Welbes, all of Dubuque; Cassandra, Dimitri, Eleni and Melodi Hantzeas of Vancover, WA, Arlisa Laird of Omaha, NE and her brother, Robert (Penni Lou) Heinze of Peosta.

Those loved ones who have gone before her include her parents; her oldest son, Steven; her sisters Margaret Waddick, Florence Schroeder and Shirley Ellis; her brothers Edward, Frank and William Heinze; and aunt, Nellie Brown.

The family would like to thank those who assisted in her care, Home Instead, Hospice of Dubuque, and Hawkeye Care Center.

Anna M. Meyer

Anna M. Meyer, 84, of Dubuque, died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be 9:30 am until 10:30 am, Friday, June 25, 2021 at Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Ghost Catholic Church.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Anna will be 10:30 am, Friday, June 25, 2021, at Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Ghost Catholic Church with Father Steven Garner as the Celebrant. 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.

Anna was born August 27, 1936, in Reedsburg, WI, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Wenkers) Haugh. On July 27, 1957, she married James E. Meyer in Reedsburg, WI. He passed away on July 5, 2000.

She was an elementary school teacher and later stayed at home to raise her growing family.

Anna enjoyed gardening, crocheting, shopping with her girlfriends and golfing, but her greatest joy was taking care of her grandkids.  She was also very active in the church and taught CCD for many years.

Survivors include one son, Greg (Sandy) Meyer of Asbury; three daughters, Kim (Fred LuGrain) Noel of Dubuque, Jill (William) O’Brien of Pennsauken, NJ and Terri Meyer of Madison, WI; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James; one son, Daniel; her parents; one brother and three sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Stonehill Communities or Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Ghost Catholic Church.

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

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Anna’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Lucille L. Conner

Lucille Loretta Conner, 78, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at her home.

There will be no services.

Lucille was born July 18, 1942, in Carmel, CA, the daughter of John and Ida Belle Aschle Rodrigues.

She was a graduate of Livingston High School in Livingston, CA.

She loved to travel with her airstream club and taking her grandkids with her whenever she had the chance. She enjoyed painting, gardening, and loving on any animal in her path. She was an Annie Oakley with every shot and always helped anyone in need. Vava was loved by many and will be remembered by all.

Survivors include two daughters, Lorraine (Vincent) Di Meglio of San Pedro, CA, Brenda Holmes of Dubuque; two sons, Gene Conner of Los Altos, CA, and Michael (Laura) Conner of San Jose, CA; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, plus one arriving in January; and one sister-in-law, Mryna Rodrigues of Livermore, CA and her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.

“Everyday is a good day” – Vava

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 Lucille’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Robert A. Lucas

Robert Allen “Bob” Lucas, age 78, went to Heaven on June 19, 2021, to be with his mom and dad, Emil and Marie Lucas.  Bob was born June 16, 1943, as a beautiful healthy baby boy.  At 8 months old he got the measles with a high fever for 10 days, and the result was brain damage.

He loved living on the farm, helping us with our chores and playing ball together when we finished our work.  Bob was a very good baseball player.  Eventually he went to live at the Dubuque County Farm with Paul and Lois Gross, whom he loved.  He also lived in several group homes in Dubuque where Lisa Wiegand was his main caregiver, and she was so good to him.  Then in December of 2012, Bob moved to Sunnycrest Manor where he resided until his death.  His social worker, Anne Kauder, and his nursing caregivers took very good care of Bob.

Bob loved the Cubs and was fortunate to get to go on a bus trip to watch his Cubs while living at the group home.  Bob could not tell time but always knew what time it was.  He was always interested in what was going on at the farm until his later years.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 am Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Luxemburg where a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 am.  Burial will be at Holy Trinity Cemetery.

Bob is survived by his siblings, Jim (Joyce) Lucas of Central City, IA, Kay Schmitt of Rickardsville, IA, Diane (Dave) Schroeder of Dyersville, IA, Mary (Rex) Atwood of Charlotte, NC; and Jeff (Nancy) Lucas of Luxemburg, IA; 16 nieces and nephews: Peggy Goerdt, Steve, Tom and Tim Schmitt, Doug and Mike Lucas, Lisa Hurst, Lynnette Kramer, Sara Lanfear, Steve, Tony and Jonathan Schroeder, Rex III and Lukas Atwood, Dustin Lucas and Jenna Wagner.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Paul Schmitt, with whom he loved to share a soda pop.

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

Norma J. Smith

Norma J. Smith, 81, of Dubuque passed away Thursday, June 18, 2021.  Visitation will be from 3 to 7 pm Wednesday at Westminster Presbyterian Church where visitation will also be held from 9:30 a.m. Thursday until time of service at the church. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m.   Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.  The funeral service will be live streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home Facebook page.

Norma was born July 16, 1939 in Springfield, Illinois, daughter of Samuel and Lida (Winterbauer) Morris.

She graduated from Bensenville, Illinois High School and Grant School of Nursing in Chicago.  She married Wesley Smith on November 5, 1960, whom she met while working as a nurse.  He preceded her in death on November 27, 2006.

Norma was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.  She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, was a Red Cross volunteer, enjoyed traveling and doing genealogy, and was a former board member of Hills and Dales.  She loved her “grandpuppies”, Angel, Nieko and Kobuk.

She is survived by a son, William, daughter, Cathy (Brian) Jacoby of Kohler, Wisc., and their son, Noah, and a son Patrick (Terri) Smith of Cedar Falls.

The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

The family would like to thank all of Norma’s dear friends who made her life so special.