Obituaries Archive

Lee J. Neyens

Lee J. “Willie” Neyens, age 61, of Zwingle, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at his home.  To celebrate Willie’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  To honor Willie’s life, funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday at Behr Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Willie was born on December 13, 1959, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of John J. “Jay” and Margaret M. “Peg” (Reardon) Neyens.

Willie graduated from Maquoketa High School and attended NICC in Calmar where he studied to be an electrician.  He married Wendy Rubel in 1983, at St. Lawrence Church and they were blessed with 2 daughters before going their separate ways.  He was employed with Celotex and Flexsteel Industries, he owned WW Trophies for a time and was lastly working at Little Bear Country Club in Wyoming, Iowa.  In his free time, Willie enjoyed being outside hunting, fishing, golfing, kayaking and working in the garden.  He was always “fartin’ around” working on one of his projects around the farm.  Willie loved spending time with his family, especially the grandkids.  He enjoyed attending concerts, and was also the light and sound guy for the band “Jammer”.  Willie was always on the go and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish Willie’s memory include

his children,
Trista (Jason) Michel, Bettendorf, IA
and Lindsay Neyens, Dubuque, IA;

his 6 grandchildren,
Bree, Seth, Kady, Ayden, Autumn and Ryha;

his great granddaughter,
Willow;

his brother,
Dennis Neyens, Savanna, IL;

his nephew,
Ricky Neyens, East Troy, WI;

his step-father,
Kenneth Horch, Zwingle, IA;

his aunt,
Patricia Reardon, Dubuque, IA;

and his former wife,
Wendy (Jerry “Gus”) Westemeyer, Dubuque, IA.

Willie was preceded in death by his father, Jay Neyens; his mother, Peg Horch; 2 brothers, Ronald Neyens and Edward Neyens; and an uncle Jim Reardon.

Willie’s family would like to extend a heart felt thank you to his best friends, Dave and Carol Dunne, your support and generosity throughout the years is appreciated more than words can say.  Also thanks to his cousin, Deb Mahoney, for all of her friendship and help.

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

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

Wesley C. Hames

Wesley Carl Hames, 34, of Dubuque, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, as a result of an auto accident.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road, Dubuque. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Wesley’s family.

Wesley was born May 15, 1987, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Randy Hames and Kelly (Bowers) Kass.

He graduated from Stephen Hempstead High School.

Wesley worked for Hollenback Construction as a drywaller.

He enjoyed racing, drinking Busch Light, hanging out with all his friends and especially spending time with his daughter, Randi.

Survivors include his daughter, Randi; mother, Kelly (Brian) Kass of Dubuque; father, Randy Hames of Verona, WI; brother, Steven (Kim) Hames of Dubuque; two sisters, Jennifer Uthe and Jessica Hames, both of Dubuque; maternal grandparents, Eugene (Shirley) Bowers; nephews and nieces, Corbin, Nora & Ava Hames, Braelyn, Kinley & Lydia Henning, Myles Kennicker and Westyn Muchow and many aunts and uncles.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gorman (Dorothy) Hames and two uncles, Carl & Donald Hames.

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

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

Robert L. Korte

Robert LeRoy Korte, 90, of Eau Claire, WI and formerly Galena, IL died June 3, 2021, at Heritage Assisted Living, Eau Claire. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena where friends and family may call after 10 AM until the time of the mass. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery; Galena where military honors will be accorded graveside by Galena VFW Post #2665 and American Legion Post #193. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family.

He was born in Dubuque, IA on November 20, 1930, to LeRoy and Genevieve Korte. He was raised in Galena with his three younger siblings and graduated from Galena High School in the Class of 1948, earning All-Conference honors in football during his senior year. Following graduation, Bob enlisted in the U. S. Army. Assigned to the 49th Field Artillery, Infantry Division, Headquarters Battery in personnel, he spent most of 1951 in Korea as an officer records clerk, taking care of all records for the battalion. Bob was extremely proud of his military service, was active in the V.F.W., and served as Commander of Galena V.F.W. Post 2665. He was privileged and thrilled to be a part of the Honor Flight of Greater Dubuque in 2011 to visit the nation’s capital.

After his enlistment ended in 1951, he found himself in Montevideo, Minnesota, where his father’s job had taken the family during Bob’s time in the service. Here he met the love of his life, Kathryn Anderson. Bob and Kathy were married in Montevideo on June 20, 1953. He graduated from the Minnesota School of Business in Minneapolis in 1954. They moved to Eau Claire in 1955. Bob enjoyed a long career as an accountant with Northern States Power Company, retiring in 1988 after 33 years of service. Accounting was in his blood, as he followed in his father’s footsteps. Perhaps in a sign of things to come, Bob had been elected treasurer of his high school freshman class.

He was a long-time member of St. Olaf’s Catholic Church in Eau Claire and was active in the St. Olaf’s Men’s Club. Bob and Kathy enjoyed card clubs, trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, playing golf, their many friends, and spending time with family. Bob loved, and always maintained strong ties to, his Galena background. He and Kathy owned the old Spring Creek School on Blackjack Road and used it as a summer cottage for several years. Following their retirement, they remodeled and converted “the cottage” into a year-round home and moved there permanently. They later moved to a condominium on Shadow Bluff Drive in Galena before moving back to Eau Claire in 2018.

Survivors include his wife, Kathryn; daughter, Vicki (Mark) Hagen; sons, Roy Korte (Donna Lee) and Terry (Charo) Korte; grandsons, Derek Hagen, David Korte, and Adam Korte; granddaughter, Marissa Korte (Mark Hutchinson); a brother, Donald (Peg) Korte; a sister, Carol (Max) Hinde; Sisters-in-Law, Barbara Anderson, and Carol (Gordon) Pitt; Daughter-in-Law, Kathy Osvat; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Gen Korte, and a sister, Jean Marrs; Father and Mother-in-Law, Stanley, and Clara Anderson; Brothers-in-Law, Stan Marrs, and Jerry Anderson; and Sister-in-Law, Shirley Parke.

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

Carol Ann Bockenstedt

Carol Ann Bockenstedt passed away, with her loving husband by her side, after a brief illness on June 2, 2021, at UnityPoint Health, Finley Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, June 7th, 2021, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Family and friends may visit after 3:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home until time of service.

Carol was born to Carl and Darda Munson on November 5, 1948, in Sterling Illinois.

In 1968 she married Mark Frommelt and welcomed three children into their world: Steve, Jeff and Stacy (Betts) Frommelt. On May 5, 2001, Carol married the love of her life, Dave Bockenstedt.

Carol was one of the last to graduate from the Visitation Academy in 1967. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Nativity, a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She worked many jobs including: hairstylist, clerk, and elderly caregiver to name a few. She enjoyed her mules, her vegetable and flower gardens (Roses were her favorite), country music and her pets.

She is survived by her husband Dave Bockenstedt, of Luxemburg IA, her children: Steve (Laura) Frommelt, of Farley IA, Jeff (Chad) Barr, of Brownsville WI, and Stacy (Al) Betts, of Waverly IA. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Carol was the oldest and the only girl in her family. She was surrounded by six brothers, 5 whom have survived her: Jim (Jayne) Munson, of Dickeyville WI, Mark (Kay) Munson, of Dubuque IA, Chris (Beth) Munson, of Windsor CO, Brian (Barb) Munson, of Dubuque IA, and Kevin (Keri) Munson, of Dubuque IA.

Carol is preceded in death by her brother William (Kathy) Munson, as well as her parents, Carl and Darda Munson.

James P. Curoe

James P. (Jim) Curoe died peacefully, surrounded by family on May 30th after a 2 year battle with cancer. Jim was born on September 14, 1935, son of Harold and Naomi  Curoe, on a farm near Cascade, Iowa. He went to Sacred Heart school in Fillmore and graduated from St. Martin in Cascade. Jim will be buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Fillmore.

Jim served two years in the US Army. He spent four months in radio school in New Jersey and 14 months in Germany as a radio operator.

Jim married the love of his life, Monica on February 9, 1963 at St. Anthony’s Church. Together they raised four children Peter (Mary), Ann (Matt Barnes), Andrew (Megan) and Matthew (Joanne).

Jim started Jim Curoe Insurance Agency in 1964. He received numerous sales awards before he sold the company in 1967.

In 1966 Jim entered the real estate profession. In 1972, he and Bob Neuwoehner co-founded American Realty. He served as president of the company for 37 years. Jim graduated from the Realtors Institute and was past president of the Dubuque Board of Realtors. Jim received the Realtor of the Year award in 1979. He was a certified residential specialist and certified appraiser. Jim’s clients became friends and his friends became clients.

Jim was a member of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce and a Chamber Ambassador. He also was a member of the Rotary Club of Dubuque where he was a Paul Harris fellow, St. Anthony’s Parish Council, Cascade American Legion Post 528, Knights of Columbus Council #510 – Past Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree Dubourg. Jim received the University of Notre Dame Award of the Year in 1994 for his service as president of the Notre Dame Club of Dubuque.

Jim was a long, true fan of the New York Yankees, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Iowa Hawkeyes, Wahlert High School Golden Eagles and Iowa State football. He recently enjoyed watching the Yankees turn a triple play and his favorite golfer Phil Mickelson win the PGA Championship.

Jim’s hobbies included traveling, reading, playing golf and watching sports. Jim and Monica visited all 7 continents and most US states.

Jim and Monica have 10 grandchildren, James Curoe, Sarah Curoe, Benjamin Curoe, Grace Barnes, Samuel Curoe, Charles Curoe, Harold Curoe, Kate Curoe, Maggie Curoe and Matthew Curoe.

Jim is survived by siblings, Sister Bernadine Curoe, SVM, Bill (Sheila) Curoe, Edna (Mike) Green and in-laws Stephen Schlung, Ann (Pete) Uppena, Ruby (Jerry) Oberfoell, Ken Schlung, Cindy Davis and Cathy (Rod) Schmitt. He was preceded in death by parents Harold and Naomi and brother Tom Curoe, in-laws Kenneth and Rita Schlung, Julie Oberfoell, Susan and Loras Stecher and Jim Davis.

Funeral mass will be at 11am at St. Anthony’s on Tuesday, June 8th. Visitation will be at the church starting at 9:00. Mass will be live-streamed on the St. Anthony Catholic Church website. Military Honors will be accorded. Condolences may be shared at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to St. Anthony’s Church, Wahlert Catholic High School, Hospice of Dubuque or Dubuque Food Pantry.

John R. Sjobakken

John R. Sjobakken, age 75, lost his 2 ½ year battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  To celebrate John’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  To honor John’s life, funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday at Behr Funeral Home, with Rev. Karen Candee officiating.  Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Dubuque Post 6.

John was born on January 10, 1946, in Dubuque, the son of Orvin and Viola (Doherty) Sjobakken.  He graduated from Wahlert High School in 1964.  John served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967, with 1 year in Vietnam.  John was honorably discharged in 1967.

He married Janann R. Heller on October 9, 1971, at First Congregational Church in Dubuque.

John was employed with the telephone company (Northwestern Bell/US West/QWest Communications) for 34 years, retiring in 2003.  He was a lifelong LA Dodgers fan.  He enjoyed fishing, yard work, collecting and repairing old clocks, and driving his 1969 Buick GS 400, which he special ordered in 1969, with no power except under the hood.  He also cherished spending time with his children and grandchildren, plus many vacations to Cancun, Mexico.

John is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Janann; a son, Scott (Annick) Sjobakken of Des Moines, IA, and their children, Audrey and Elliott; a daughter, Laura (Michael) Wilkins of West Des Moines, IA, and their children, Evan, Alexis and Aleah; his sister, Jean Lees; and several nieces and nephews.

John is preceded in death by his parents; his brother and sister-in-law Jerry (Ruth) Sjobakken; and a brother-in-law, Richard Lees.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The Avery Foundation, 3058 Deerwood Circle, Dubuque, IA, 52003, Dubuque Rescue Mission and Dubuque American Legion Dubuque Post 6.  The family will also thankfully receive your support through phone calls and greeting cards in John’s memory which may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. John Sjobakken Family.

The family would like to thank Dr. Hillard Salas at Grand River Medical Group; Dr. Leila Kutteh, Dr. Wook Lee and all their phenomenal staff at Hall-Perrine Cancer Center, and the kindhearted staff of Hospice of Dubuque.

“Don’t Forget to FEED THE BIRDS”

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

James H. Herron

James (Jim) H. Herron, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 1, 2021.

The son of Donald D. and Marjorie A. (Corson) Herron, James was born in Waterloo, Iowa, on July 11, 1935. He moved to Dubuque with his family in October 1947 and graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1953. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from September 1953-September 1956 and spent one year in Korea with the First Marine Division. After his release from active service, he returned to Dubuque and began working at John Deere Dubuque Works and attended the University of Dubuque and Clarke College. He was united in marriage with Susan J. Pierce on August 1, 1959, at Grandview Avenue United Methodist Church. In 1987, he retired from John Deere after 31 years of service.

Jim loved being with his family, and he also enjoyed many hobbies. He was an avid fisherman who crafted original fly rods for his family, he loved to garden, and he especially enjoyed the outdoors. He was very artistic taking up watercolor painting after retirement and his lifelong passion for woodworking resulted in beautiful heirloom pieces for his children and grandchildren.

He was a member of Grandview United Methodist Church, American Legion Post #6 and a life member of the First Marine Division Association. He was always extremely proud that he served his country as a Marine.

Left to honor his memory are his wife, Susan, two daughters: Jane (Todd) Spurling of Dubuque; and Julie (Joel) Carr of Williamsburg, Iowa; and five grandchildren: Sam Spurling (fiancé Kaeli Mohnsen), Alex Spurling and Rachel Spurling (Jon Powers); and Abby and Ethan Carr.

James was preceded in death by his parents.

There will be no public visitation.  A private family memorial service will be held at Linwood Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque American Legion, Post #6.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Dubuque Humane Society or Hospice of Dubuque.

The family wishes to thank Kelly Decker with Hospice of Dubuque, as well as the nurses and staff at Hawkeye Care Center for their excellent care and compassion.

Online condolences for Jim’s family may be left at www.tristatecremationcenter.com

Richard N. Reinhardt

Richard “Rick” Neil Reinhardt, 66, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.

A Celebration of Life for Rick will be held from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Denny’s Lux Club, 3050 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Richard was born June 19, 1954, in Fond du Lac, WI, the son of Neil and Emma (Berghandler) Reinhardt. On May 11, 1974, he married Threse Burg in St. Joe, WI.  They later divorced, but remained great friends.

He graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac, WI in 1972.

He worked his entire career as a proud pipeline welder over 40 years.  He retired from Intercon Construction in 2019.

Rick enjoyed racing, golfing, bird watching, gambling, fishing and cooking.  He was an avid watcher of Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and Law & Order just to name a few.  He was a foodie, enjoyed classic rock music, and anything Irish.

Survivors include four daughters, Roberta Reinhardt of Asbury, IA, Lindsey (Owen) Wharton of Cedar Rapids, IA, Victoria (Dave) Friel of Lakeland, FL, and Laura (Michael) Reilly of Buffalo, NY; nine grandchildren, Gordon, Amari, Matthew, Olivia, Jack, Lilah, Madeline, Annabelle, and Jocelyn; his ex-wife, Threse Reinhardt; five sisters, Barbara (Thomas) Glassel of Madison, WI, Diane (Donald) Dubay of Outing, MN, Peggy Reinhardt of Minneapolis, MN, Tracy Reinhardt of Fond du Lac, WI, and Sarah Reinhardt of Albuquerque, NM; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, John Reinhardt, and one niece, Leslie Dubay.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for The Summit Center School for Autism.

The family would like to thank Dr. Engelman, his nurse Sarah and the entire staff at the MercyOne Cancer Center.

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 Rick’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Jo Ann Bennis Roberts

Jo Ann Bennis Roberts passed away on June 2, 2021, after a multi-year battle with Lewey Body Dementia.

A private family mass will be held at the Church of the Resurrection. There will be no visitation.

Jo Ann was born in Lincoln, Illinois, daughter of Joseph and Vivian Horn Bennis. After moving to Dubuque, Jo Ann attended Nativity School, the Visitation Academy, and graduated from the then Clarke College with a BA degree in music education with piano as her major instrument.

Awarded a graduate scholarship to the University of Kansas from the National Institute for Mental Health and a research grant to Parsons State Hospital and Training Center, Jo Ann graduated from the University of Kansas with a MA in music education with an emphasis in music therapy.

Upon her return to Dubuque, Jo Ann became the music therapist for the Dubuque County Board of Education serving the mentally, physically, and emotionally challenged students of the Dubuque and Western Dubuque Community School Districts. In this position, Jo Ann established the first music therapy program in a classroom setting in the state of Iowa. She later became the Director of Music Therapy at the then Clarke College and taught music therapy classes. Jo Ann finished her career as a private piano teacher at St. Anthony’s School and in her home retiring in 2012.

An avid snow skier, Jo Ann skied the slopes of the Alps from Switzerland into Italy, the resorts of Colorado, and finally every weekday at Dubuque’s Sundown Mountain.

Surviving are Jo Ann’s husband of 47 years, Raymond Roberts, daughters Laura (Mike) Stromberg, Ames, IA, Elizabeth (Ben) Eagle of Dubuque, and a son, Jonathan (Annie Sussman) of Arlington, MA, along with three grandchildren: EsméEagle, Henry Eagle, and Jack Roberts.

Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Harley H. Hansel, and her brother Stephen Bennis.

Memorials may be given the Employee Appreciation Fund at Bethany Home, Hospice of Dubuque, or the Sisters of the Visitation.

Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements.

Keith E. Kelly

Keith E. Kelly, 74, of Dubuque passed away Monday May 31, 2021, at UnityPoint, Finley Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road, with Rhonda Pope officiating. Military Honors will follow the service by the Dubuque Marine Corps League and the Tri-State Vietnam Veterans Association. The family will greet family and friends from 3:00 p.m. until the time of services.

Keith was born on February 15, 1947, the son of Leo and Violet (Freyermuth) Kelly. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1965.  After High School he began working at Flexsteel Industries and on November 16, 1968, he married his high school sweetheart Judy Reuter and together they shared almost 53 years together. He enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed at Port Hueneme, CA and Kodiak Alaska, along with serving two tours in Vietnam. While serving in Alaska he joined the Navy Seabee’s and worked with heavy equipment and fuel tanker trucks. In Vietnam he also worked on bridge construction and was fortunate to survive a land mine explosion while driving a fuel tanker truck.

After his service to our country, he returned to Dubuque and to a new daughter. He returned to Flexsteel and worked until his retirement after 46 1/2 years. He was a member of the Upholsterers Union Local #1861. He made and kept many friends as a result of his career at Flexsteel, and he and his many friends enjoyed getting together to “have a few” each week.

In his early years he enjoyed stock car racing at Dubuque County Fairgrounds, and boating which became a family recreation with many weekends spent on the river and docked at Massey, teaching many youngsters how to waterski. His love for the river has transcended generation’s of Massey brats and his son and daughter in-law proudly operate Massey Marina. He will be dearly missed by the countless friends he made along the way that became more like family.

He is survived by his wife Judy; two children Jennifer (Brian) Simon and Shawn (Jody Lovett) Kelly; a granddaughter Calsey Bradley; two great grandchildren Julia and Rhett Bradley; brothers Dan (Kathy) Kelly, Mike (Carol Easler) Kelly, Pat (Linda) Kelly; and sisters Kathy Kelly, Deanna “Dede” (Joe) Breson, Shelly (Brian) Podolsky; sister-in-law Sherry Newuohner and step grandchildren Brandi, Corey and Jenna Collins and Cole Rettenmeier.

He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Vi Kelly, grandparents JB and Callista Kelly, Albert and Margaret Freyermuth, a sister -in-law Donna Cooksley, and in-laws Melvin and Darlene Reuter.

George Brandel Jr.

George Brandel Jr., 85, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Luther Manor in Dubuque.

The Funeral Service for George will be 10:30 AM Friday, June 4, 2021, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Deacon John Stierman officiating. Visitation will be held before the service from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. 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.

George was born January 2, 1936, in Dubuque, the son of George Brandel Sr. and Dorothy Haupert.

He worked at Caradco and then at St. Regis Paper Company as a machine operator.

He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Survivors include one niece, Suzanne (Richard) Roussel of Dubuque; one nephew, Donald Boll of Dubuque; two great-nieces, Lindsay Roussel, and Melissa Roussel; and one great-great-nephew, Cayden Rozinek.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a half-brother, Robert (Veronica) Duehr, and a half-sister, Donna “Mick” ( Sylvester) Boll.

The family thanks Luther Manor and Hospice of Dubuque for taking special care of George.

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

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

Carol A. Fondell

Carol Ann Fondell, 58, of Dubuque, IA died on Saturday, May 29 at Sunnycrest Manor following a courageous battle with cancer. Friends and relatives are invited to a Celebration of Carol’s life from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 4 at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2959 J.F. Kennedy Road.

Carol was born on December 8, 1962 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of David and Betty (Edwards) Fondell. She graduated from Hempstead High School in 1981. After graduation, Carol worked at Stonehill Care Center for several years and later for her brother David at Key City Excavating. The position she loved the most for many years was with Medline in Dubuque. She was an avid race car fan and a collector of Budweiser, Snoopy and Charlie Brown memorabilia.

Carol enjoyed her very special friends: Sue (Dan) Bublitz, Peg Strub, Gen Hefel, and Dan Ellerman. Her real treat was spending time with her niece Emelia.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty on February 23, 1996, and a sister Tina on October 30, 1970.

Carol is survived by father, Dave Sr. & stepmother Deb Fondell of Dubuque; her sister, Barb Fondell from East Dubuque; her brother Dave (Darsey) Fondell of Davenport, and her maternal aunt, Nancy Proctor from Missouri.

Special thanks to Sunnycrest Manor for their concern and care of Carol, Dr. Hermann & the Finley Team, and loving & caring friends, Sue, Peg, Gen & Dan.

Loras J. McLaughlin

Loras J. McLaughlin, 85, of Maquoketa, Iowa, beloved husband, father, and grandfather entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Maquoketa Care Center.  He spent the last 2½ years at the care center, unable to return home due to many medical conditions and complications.

A funeral mass celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021, from 4 to 7 P.M. at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Maquoketa.

Loras Joseph was born on February 27, 1936, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Frank and Lolita (Breitbach) McLaughlin.  He attended a one room country school for 8 years and was a 1954 graduate of Loras Academy in Dubuque.

In 1955, Loras enlisted in the Army, spending two years on active duty including one year in Frankfurt, Germany followed by two years in the reserves.

He met and married the love of his life, Mary Ann Yoerger, on October 1, 1960, in Bellevue, Iowa.  He was employed at John Deere, Dubuque but on November 2, 1960, returned to the farm due to the tragic death of his father following a farm accident.

Loras enjoyed being a farmer, raising livestock and crops along with various jobs selling feed, seed corn, and being a rural mail carrier for many years.  He enjoyed visiting with the patrons whether near the mailbox or walking across the yard, discussing farming and current events along with giving the small children a stick of gum.  In earlier years, his children would occasionally accompany him on the mail route and would receive an ice cream bar as they traveled through the Maquoketa Caves.

Loras and Mary Ann did not do extensive traveling but took many day trips and frequently had dinner with the family at the Moracco Supper Club and breakfast in town after Sunday mass.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Mary Ann McLaughlin of Maquoketa, IA; children, Michael (Shelly) McLaughlin of Maquoketa, IA, Jane (Bob) Stolen of Atkins, IA, Mark (Jeri) McLaughlin of Maquoketa, IA, and David (Christa) McLaughlin of Eldridge, IA; and 10 grandchildren, Alex and Haley McLaughlin, Megan, Jacob and Shannon Stolen, Austin and Brett McLaughlin, and Nile, Ella and Tate McLaughlin.  Loras was preceded in death by his parents, and sister and brother-in-law Mary Jean and Jack McCarthy.

The family would like to especially thank the staff at Maquoketa Care Center and Dr. Rickertsen for the wonderful and compassionate care given.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa.

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

Denny Miller

Denny “Mibs” Miller, age 78, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 29, 2021 surrounded by his family.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 2215 Windsor Ave.,  on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Steven Garner officiating. To celebrate Denny’s life, visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 J.F. Kennedy Rd.  with a scripture wake  service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with full military honors accorded by American Legion Post #6.

Denny was born on August 9, 1942, in Dubuque, son of Taft and Mary (McCarthy) Miller.  He attended St. Mary’s school, Loras Academy, and graduated from Senior High School. Denny joined the Iowa Army National Guard in 1963 where he served for 26 years. From a very early age, Denny knew the value of both family and friends. He was active with The Boys Club and loved to spend time with his family as one of five children. His mother said from a very early age, “you can just see the mischief in his eyes, can’t you?” He loved to laugh and always wanted others to do the same.

After many years of bowling, fishing, and playing ball, Denny proposed to Betty Koenig, of Farley, IA. They were joined in marriage on May 17, 1969 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dubuque. Together they raised 5 children. “Family First” was Denny’s motto, and he would do anything to provide for those he loved. He was a kind and generous man who would give the last of what he had to anyone in need. Denny’s love for family was clear; he was not afraid to tell you how much you meant to him. He was proud of his children and grandchildren and loved to talk about them to anyone who would listen.

Denny was employed by John Deer Dubuque Works for 42 years. He was a faithful employee and loved his job, but if you asked him, he’d tell you he gave up playing in the majors for a stable job to raise his family. Denny retired from John Deere in 2002. He was very involved in Sacred Heart Church with Men’s Club, choir, and parish festivals.

Denny was a life-long Dodgers fan and a die-hard Hawkeye. If there was a game on, you’d know where to find him.  He loved to cheer on his grandchildren during their sporting events and special activities. Denny loved to play card games and report who won, as he did not like to lose.  If Betty won, it was usually because “he had to help her.” He checked in with those he loved regularly. We will miss his daily phone calls, medical updates, our nicknames (#1, Brian Michael, Cabanski, #4, and Muff), and trying to figure out FaceTime. His never-ending support will always be treasured, and we will continue to live by his words… family first.

Those left to cherish Denny’s memory include his loving wife Betty, his 5 children: Dawn (Jim) Konrardy, Dubuque, IA; Brian (Chris) Miller, Dubuque, IA; Dana (Tony) Clasen, Waterloo, IA; Deanne (Matt) Blackford, Peoria, IL; Danielle (Stien) Davis, Naperville, IL; 17 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren, and his sister Jean Heer, Dubuque, IA.

Denny was preceded in death by an infant son, Douglas Michael, his parents, a sister in infancy, and his brothers Joe and Ronnie Miller.

Denny’s family would like to thank Dr. Mark Herman (and his nice ties), Dr. Hillard Salas, and his Palliative Care Team. Most of all, Denny’s children would like to thank their devoted mom for her intuition and always advocating to ensure he received the best care. He always said, “I don’t know what I’d do without her” and they feel the same way.

Jean E. Miner

Jean Elizabeth Miner, 86, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on May 30th, 2021, at home.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Family and friends may gather after 9:00 a.m. Thursday at the church until time of service. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Jean was born on January 12, 1935, in Scotch Grove, IA the daughter of Irvin and Hannah (Rink) Himebaugh. She graduated from Monticello High School and from Finley School of Nursing.

Jean worked at Finley Hospital in Dubuque her entire career; she was past president of Luther Manor Board of Directors and served on the board for 29 years. She also was on the Board for Heath Services Credit Union.

On January 12, 1958, she was united in marriage to Verner George Miner at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Monticello, IA.

From this marriage they were blessed with three wonderful children: Cathy (Russell) Weber, David (Diane) Miner and Douglas (Debbie) Miner.  Grandchildren: Monica (Scott) Genz, Kyle (Juliette) Weber, Jacob (Ashleigh) Miner, Brandon Miner, Alyssa (Nicholas) Lynch, Breon (Toby) Whelan, Luke Miner, and Blake Miner; eight great grandchildren with three on the way. One sister Sue Brokaw and three brothers Irvin, Gordon and Richard Himebaugh.

Jean loved her children and grandchild with all she heart; she was known to brag about them at every opportunity.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Marvin and sisters Dorothy and Ida.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque for all their wonderful care they gave to Jean.

Memorial may be given to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or Hospice of Dubuque.