Obituaries Archive

Andrew M. Loeffelholz

Andrew M. “Andy” Loeffelholz, 64, of Potosi, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at home. A Celebration of Life will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Hickory Hill Park in Potosi.  Friends may call from 1-2:45 p.m. Saturday at the park before the service.  Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is assisting the family.

Andy was born on April 21, 1956, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the son of Daniel and Beulah (Droessler) Loeffelholz.  He married Kim Stratton on October 22, 1977.  Andy graduated from Potosi High School and received an associate’s degree from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore.  He worked at Schaefer Tire in Potosi for 23 years and John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works for the last 20 years.

Andy was an avid deer hunter.  He loved history, especially anything related to World War II or the space program.  Andy was fascinated by airplanes and enjoyed air shows.  A man who loved to tinker, he would fix anything for anyone.  Family was very important to him and he would do anything for them.

Survivors include his wife, Kim, Potosi; a daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Emanuel Kitoi, Madison, WI; two grandchildren, Lyla and Samuel; five sisters, Nancy (Gene) Jaworski, Ypsilanti, MI, Judy (Steve) Smith, Petaluma, CA, Joan (Pat) Meyer, East Dubuque, IL, Paula (Glenn) Bartelme, Platteville, and Rachael (Tom) Henke, Potosi; and a brother, Stephen (Sharon) Loeffelholz, Bellevue, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Riegler.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.caseyfuneralhome.net.

Eric D. Abresch

Eric D. Abresch 53, of Dubuque, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd. with Deacon Mike Ellis officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until time of services Friday at the funeral home.

Eric was born on August 29, 1966 in Iowa City, IA, the son of David and Kay (Vorwald) Abresch. He graduated from Central Alternative high school and attended the University of Dubuque. Eric moved to Colorado and was employed in the meat processing industry. He later relocated to Buda, TX to join his brother Michael in the construction of cabinets. Eric has resided in Dubuque since 2011. He enjoyed biking, fishing and all subjects having to do with space science.

Surviving are his mother, Kay of Dubuque; his brother Michael (Ilda) Abresch of Buda, TX; his nephews Eric and Matthew Flores, Michael Abresch Jr. and David and Jacob Abresch; his niece Jessica Flores and many uncles and aunts.

He was preceded in death by his father, David and his brother Donald.

An Eric Abresch memorial fund has been established.

Lynda R. Lee

Lynda R. Lee, 60, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Saturday May 30, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service 3860 Asbury Road.  With respect to our current social distancing requirements, if you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a virtual hug to Lynda’s family.

Lynda was born May 6, 1960, in Dubuque, the daughter of Richard and Jacqueline Oswald Schneider.

She worked for many years as a caregiver at Dubuque Area Residential Care Facility.  She volunteered for many organizations including the Humane Society, Battered Women’s Crisis Line and other programs through ARC.

Survivors include two sons, Matt (Erin) Fossum of Dubuque, and Mike Fossum of Sioux City; one daughter, Melissa Bremer of Dubuque; five grandchildren; one sister, Debbie Croft of Dubuque; two brothers, Scott (Karen) Schneider of Dubuque, and Daniel (Ginger) Levi of Louisanna.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

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 Lynda’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Dr. David J. Lange

Dr. David J. Lange D.D.S., 64, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM Monday June 1, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service 3860 Asbury Road.

The Funeral Service for David will be 11:00 AM Monday, June 1, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service with  officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.

David was born March 23, 1956, in Dubuque, the son of Dorrance John and Shirley Ann Breithaupt Lange.

He attended University of Iowa Dental School where he obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1983.

He owned and operated Southwest Dental in Dickeyville, Wisconsin for 35 years.

He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed traveling. Most of all he enjoyed being a dentist.

Survivors include four cousins, Sally Arensdorf of Cedar Rapids, Lorie Kascel of Cedar Rapids, Lynn Lange of Dubuque, and Jamie Brazier of Sun Prairie, WI; friends and coworkers, Jessica (James) Benn of Dickeyville, WI, and Beth (Scott) Gerlich of Danbury, WI.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A special thank you to the ICU nurses at MercyOne and to Dr. Mark Moore for the care they showed David.

Condolences can be sent by visiting Doc’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

James C. Lau

James Clark “Doc” Lau, 81, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on May 25, 2020, at Dubuque Specialty Care. Private family graveside service will be at Paint Rock Cemetery, in Harpers Ferry, Iowa. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, is assisting the family

James was born on September 13, 1938 to Gordon and Opal (Phelps) Lau where he grew up on the family farm in Waterville, Iowa. He married Mary Martelle on November 28, 1959 at St. Anne’s Church, Harpers Ferry.

Worked for the Dubuque Packing Company for many years and at the Mines of Spain until retirement.

He was an Assistant Scout Master for Key West Troop 69 with his 3 sons. He enjoyed the outdoors especially hiking, fishing, he also enjoyed playing euchre and spending time with his family.

Survivors: sons, Randy (Peggy) Lau, of Winona, MN, Russell (Barbara) Lau, of Dubuque, and Brian (fiancé Val Voshell) Lau, of Dubuque. Six grandchildren Kelly (Josh) Hetzel, Katie Lau, Jesse (Leah) Lau, Alexandra Lau, Joshua (Laura) Lau, John (Aimee) Lau; five step-grandchildren Derek Sorensen, Silvana Proto, Joe Proto, Lindsay Derrig, and Emily Voshell; twelve great grandchildren and five step great grandchildren. Brother: Dave (Pat) Lau; sisters-in-law Arlene Lau, Davene Lau and Marlys Martelle. Many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, his wife, brothers Don, Gerald, and Curtis.

The family would like to thank the staff at Dubuque Specialty Care and St. Croix Hospice for all their wonderful care, kindness and compassion.

Arliss C. Weber

Arliss C. Weber, 82, of Epworth, IA, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020, at Unity Point Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.

Because of the unprecedented conditions in our country right now, a traditional services will not be held at this time. A private family visitation will be held for Arliss on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa, with Mason, Rick Bowersox presiding. Private burial will be held at Rock Island National Cemetery in Rock Island, Illinois, on Friday, May 29, 2020. Friends and Family may send memorials to the Reiff Funeral Home Attention: Arliss Weber Family, P.O. Box 99 Farley, IA, 52046.

Arliss was born on November 5, 1937 in Havana, North Dakota son of Richard and Elvera (Mekshes) Weber. He received his education from United Township High School in East Moline, IL. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Marine Corp. 1955-1975 as a Gunnery SGT., during the Vietnam War, he was also involved in the Lebanon and Cuban Missile Crisis. On July 27, 1957, he was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Duke, at East Moline United Methodist Church in East Moline, IL. He was retired by Bituminous Insurance Company in Rock Island, IL.

He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Disabled Veterans (DAV), Marine Corps League, Master Mason, York Rite, Royal Arch Masons, Scottish Rite, Ye Antient Order of Corks, Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas, Red Cross of Constantine and Shrine. He was also the grand representative of Iowa near Texas for the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas.

He is survived by his wife of over 62 years, Trish Weber of Epworth, IA; one daughter, Deb (Bill) Gauley; two grandsons, Mike (Sarah) Gauley and Matt (Rae) Gauley; one great grandson, Grant Gauley; three great granddaughters, Piper, Mila, and Skye Gauley; three sisters, Arlene Griswold, Lorraine Young and Josephine (Dick) Burns.

He is also preceded in death by his parents, one son, Michael Weber; three brothers, Roland Weber, Dan Mekshes and John Weber; three sisters, Sue Marlar, Gail Diamond and Marlene Weber.

If you would like to view video tribute or send online condolences to the family, please visit our website at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

Shirley J. Runde

Shirley J. (Krohn) Runde, 81, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Sunday afternoon, May 24, 2020. She died at home surrounded by her family.

A Private Family Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 (Noon) Friday, May 29, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at Sinsinawa, WI, with Fr. Peter Snieg officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Public visitation is from 9:30 – 11:45 a.m. on Friday at St. Joseph’s Church, Sinsinawa. Social distancing rules will be followed. The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is serving the family.

Shirley was born on June 11, 1938 in Grant County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Elmer and Martha (Russell) Krohn.  She graduated valedictorian of Potosi, WI, High School, class of 1956.  She was united in marriage to Paul J. Runde on February 8, 1958 at St. Raphael’s Cathedral in Dubuque, IA.

Shirley was formerly the co-owner of Runde Chevrolet.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Parish and its Altar & Rosary Society. Shirley was devoted to her family and a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  In her free time, Shirley loved gardening, restoring furniture, remodeling and antiquing.

Surviving are six children, Ron (Sylvie) Runde, Nancy (Jim) Puls, and Mike Runde(Friend Becky Reed) all of East Dubuque, Tim (Heather) Runde of Dubuque, Jeff (Cheryl) Runde and Greg (Julie) Runde both of East Dubuque; 11-grandchildren, Nicole Meisenburg, Jacob, Jared and Jonah Puls, Chancler, Sophia, Gustav, Keeli, Franchesca, Harrison, and Ella Runde; five great-grandchildren, Morgan and Cael Patters, Bo Puls, Libby and Scarlet Runde, her siblings, Gerald and Gordon Krohn, Adele Merfeld, Judy (Larry) Ames, Elmer Krohn, Beverly (Dennis) Broughton, Peggy (Duane) Hansen, Randall (Sharon) Krohn and Cheryl (Jerry) Parsons.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer & Martha; a granddaughter Amelia Runde and siblings, John Dale Krohn, Debbie Kay Krohn and four infant brothers (deceased at birth), sister-in-law Ruth Krohn and brother-in-law Larry Merfeld.

Shirley’s family wishes to give thanks to the the nurses and staff at Mercy One-Dubuque Cardio/Vascular Unit, members of 24-Hour Care, Hospice of Dubuque and the support given by family and friends.

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

Dan Gessner

Dan Gessner, 28, Dubuque, IA was found on the shore of the Mississippi River just north of Bellevue, IA on Saturday, May 16, 2020.  He had been missing since October 21, 2019.  His family and friends are heartbroken that the search for Dan has ended this way.

A private family visitation will be held at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A live stream of Dan’s funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30th, 2020 on Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory’s Facebook page. Pastor Matthew Collins will officiate and burial will be in Rockdale United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Dan was born May 26, 1991 in Sioux City, IA to Mark and Shelly (Shimon) Gessner.  He is the second of four children in the Gessner Family.  The Gessner’s moved to Dubuque from Sioux City, IA in March 1999.

Dan graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 2009.  He was a regular host of the Wednesday Night Comedy Club at the Mississippi Moon Bar and he was employed as a Shift Manager at Caribou Coffee in Dubuque.  Dan served in the U.S. Army in 2010 and was honorably discharged due to injury sustained in military service.  Prior to moving back to Dubuque in 2019, he was employed as a Sales Representative with the Brooklyn Roasting Company in New York City.

Dan was involved in Dark Chambers Haunted Attraction since high school.  He was a game night volunteer for Dubuque Thunderbirds Hockey and was an active participant in Dubuque Community Theater for many years.

Dan was an aspiring stand-up comedian and he inspired countless lives in Dubuque with his humor, his kindness and his generosity toward everyone he met.  He always put the needs of others ahead of his own, even if he didn’t know them well and he will be truly missed.

Dan is survived by his parents, Mark and Shelly Gessner of Dubuque, sisters Jackie (Mark) Scott of Shullsburg, WI and Elisabeth (Drazen) Vukovic of Galena, IL and brother Ben (Stacy) Gessner of Clarksville, TN.  He is also survived by his grandparents Ray and Mary Lou Shimon of Pocahontas, IA and Al and Becky Gessner of Arizona City, AZ along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephew and friends.  Dan was the world’s greatest uncle and he will be dearly missed by Emma, Taylor, Kaile, Cora and Genevieve.

Dan was proceeded in death by his great grandparents, his Great Uncle Dale Wagner and Great Aunts Mardie Shager, Kay Shager and Anice Gessner.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial account in Dan’s name has been established at Dubuque Bank and Trust.

The Gessner Family would like to thank East Dubuque Police, East Dubuque Fire & Rescue, Dubuque Police, Dubuque County Sheriff, Iowa DNR, Jackson County Sheriff, Jo Davies County Sheriff and the Greater Dubuque/East Dubuque Community for all the support, love and assistance that we have received.  Words truly cannot express our thanks.

Martha J. Clark

Martha Jean Clark, 77, of Dubuque, died Monday, May 25, 2020, at the Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until 11:00 AM Friday, May 29, 2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with respect to our current social distancing requirements, ten visitors will be allowed inside the building at a time. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a virtual hug.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Martha will be 11:00 AM Friday, May 29, 2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Rev. Father Greg Bahl as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Key West.

Martha was born August 7, 1942, in Iowa City, the daughter of Clarence W. and Hazel T. Mann Clark.

She graduated from Wahlert High School.

Martha worked in the office at the former Dubuque Packing Company and also worked at the Dubuque Country Club in housekeeping.

She was a very quiet person but very strong in faith and selflessly charitable.

Survivors include her friends who loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Robert, Joseph, Paul, and Sonny, and one sister, Mary Ann.

A thank you to the staff at Stonehill Care Center and Dr. Mark Runde.

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

Condolences sent by visiting Martha’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Irma L. Puckett

Irma L. (Hahn) Puckett, age 80, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 8:00 p.m., on Friday, May 22, 2020, at ManorCare Health Services.  Because of the current gathering restrictions due to COVID-19, a celebration of Irma’s life will be scheduled at a future date.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.

Irma was born on September 22, 1939, on a farm east of Dyersville, Iowa, the daughter of Casper J. and Amelia “Molly” (Arens) Hahn.  She attended country schools and a Catholic school in Dyersville until eighth grade.  Irma worked hard her whole life, first on the family farm and later at Finley Hospital and Sunnycrest as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).  After taking time to raise her five children, Irma began her career at Barnstead Thermolyne Corporation in 1980, and worked there until her retirement in 2003.

Irma was devoted to her family and a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  At only 5′ feet tall, she was the strongest woman that her friends, coworkers, and family knew.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her loving grandchildren.  In her free time, Irma loved gardening, reading, playing Euchre, doing puzzles and taking care of her pets.

Those left to cherish Irma’s memory include

her 5 children,
Russell (Tammy) Puckett, Overgaard, AZ,
Barbara Puckett, Kansas City, MO,
Bonnie (Bill) Gourley, Dubuque, IA,
Robert (Linda) Puckett, Goose Lake, IA
and Steven (Teresa Ward) Puckett, Westfield, NJ;

10 grandchildren,
Ryan (Donnya) Puckett, Randy Puckett, Robert Puckett, Jayna and Jayden Sampey, Matthew and Christopher Gourley and Catherine, Charlotte and Joseph Puckett;

2 great-grandchildren,
Brody and Braydon Puckett;

2 sisters-in-law,
Dorothy Hahn, Asbury, IA
and Jane Hahn, Dyersville, IA;

and numerous nephews and nieces.

Irma was preceded in death by her mother on December 6, 1942; her father on July 31, 1965; 2 brothers, Herbert Hahn on January 28, 1983, and James Hahn on July 12, 2001; and her 2 sisters, Delores Hahn on November 17, 1946, and Estella Hahn Michels on February 14, 2017.

Memorials will be accepted by the family and can be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa, 52001, Attn. Irma Puckett Family, and will be distributed among her favorite charities.

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

Dennis J. Dietzel

Dennis J. Dietzel, 60, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Sunday, May 24, 2020, at home.  Private services will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church in Cuba City with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating.  Burial will be in Holy Ghost Cemetery.  Family and friends are welcome to join a Celebration of Life that will be held Sunday, May 31, 2020, starting at 1 pm at the Dietzel home.  The address is 2995 South Town Lane, Cuba City, WI 53807.  Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is assisting the family. Services will be live streamed at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2020, through the funeral home Facebook page.

Dennis was born on August 7, 1959, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Bernard and Marcella (Digman) Dietzel.  He married Lois Roling on May 20, 1989, at St. Joseph the Worker Church in Dubuque, Iowa.

On May 24 2020, Dennis joined the Lord after a courageous 6.5 year battle with Glioblastoma.  He will forever be remembered for his strong work ethic, faith in the Lord, and his favorite saying:  “One day at a time.”  Dennis was a lifelong servant to the Church and community.  He was quick to volunteer however and wherever the Church needed, including several trips to Haiti and Nicaragua.  He was a devoted father and husband, and enjoyed coaching his children not only in sports, but also in life.  His children were his pride and joy.  He was always willing to help others, and his joking manner reminded us to never take life too seriously.  Dennis graduated from Wahlert Catholic High School in 1977, attended MATC in Milwaukee, and worked as an electrician and electrical contractor for 39 years, retiring in August of 2019.  He had a passion for music, and played with his brothers as the drummer for the local rock band, Tussle, for 15 years.  Anyone who knew him, knew his love of sports, especially Wisconsin and Notre Dame Football.  Whether it was watching the games on TV, or tailgating with family and friends outside of Notre Dame Stadium, fall was always dedicated to football.  His determination and resilience have inspired many, and he will be greatly missed by all who were impacted by him.

Survivors include his wife, Lois; a daughter, Olivia Dietzel, Dickeyville; a son, Alec Dietzel, Milwaukee, WI; two sisters, Darlene (Harry) Schieltz, Holy Cross, IA, and Mary Jean (Chris) Schmitz, Rochester, MN; and four brothers, Kenny (Susie) Dietzel, Cuba City, Mark (Jane) Dietzel, Dickeyville, and Merlin (Mary Ellen) Dietzel and John Dietzel, both of Dubuque.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Condolences may be sent to the family at 2995 South Town Lane, Cuba City, WI.  Online condolences for the family may be left at www.caseyfuneralhome.net.

Kim Eisler

Kim Eisler, 80, of Rockford, IL formerly of Dubuque died Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road. With respect to our current social distancing requirements, ten visitors will be allowed inside the building at a time. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a virtual hug to Kim’s family.

The Funeral Service for Kim will be 12:00 PM Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The service will be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

Kim was born on December 5, 1939, in Dubuque, IA, daughter of Christopher J. & Mary Alice (Furlong) Justman. Kim attended school in Dubuque IA and continued her education as a licensed cosmetologist. Over the years she became a private pilot to prove to herself she could do anything. Kim married Harold Butch Tendall in 1960. They moved from Dubuque, IA to Rockford, IL for her husbands’ employment in the tool & dye industry. They were married for 14 years and raised their 4 beautiful children together, Thomas Harold Tendall, Michael David Tendall, Lisa Marie Tendall (Eisler), Tina Claire Tendall (Eisler).

Kim was a stay at home mom until the late 70’s.  After divorcing and having 4 children from the ages of 3 to 13 years of age, she had to enter the work force.

Kim had a creative and artistic talent that needed to be shared.  She started to paint and sell her paintings at art shows and open-air markets. She also worked with the Buyers Guide newspaper and created her own magazine. Kim had such talent & passion and created artistic masterpieces.  Kim decided she had the strength and the desire to start her own business, Anything Wood Waterbeds. She studied, learned, and focused on creating something from nothing.  Over 20 years she built a business & manufacturing facility with several locations including Freeport IL, Beloit WI, & Machesney Park, IL.

She had an incredible work ethic. After selling Anything Wood Waterbeds she started a new adventure and opened Cherry Blossom Flowers & Gifts on Main St. in Rockford.  This new business gave Kim the opportunity to share her God given creative talents yet again. Her eyes would light up thru her floral arranging. She had such a strong customer following and made many close lifetime friends. She made her customers and vendors feel loved as to include them as part of her extended family.

After several years of building yet another business she decided to sell Cherry Blossom (which is still in business today) and move into a floral management position with Schnucks on Harlem Rd. in Rockford, IL and retired from Schnucks in 2011.

As Kim offered so much more, she decided retirement could be more fun and joined her children, Tom & Tina with their real estate business, Infinity Assets, LLC.

Kim gave of herself every day. Anytime she could bring a smile to someone she would do with pleasure. During the years, Kim enjoyed many trips to Las Vegas, seeing her favorite Italian singer, Andrea Bocelli in Chicago, to the crazy trips like the drive to Breckenridge CO.

She was the silent warrior always in your corner, always pouring into your strength. She was one of the most kind and giving people you would ever meet. Mom was the canvas to our family painting that will be passed to her children, her grandchildren, and her great grandchild. She would want us to continue this masterpiece and have her life continue through ours by living by her examples, staying close as a family, and reminding us how important it is to live life doing something you love. Kim was the last of her generation. She had a kind and gentle soul and will be deeply missed.

Survivors include sons, Tom H. (Aysan) Tendall and Michael D. Tendall, daughters, Lisa M. (Jerry) Graff (Eisler) and Tina C. Eisler; her grandchildren, Tierra Tendall, Connor Tendall, Asya Cigirgil, Brittany Stack, Shantelle Graff, Kimberly Graff, Nicholas Graff, Jonathan Graff, Alex Kelsey, Christopher Kelsey; Great grandchild, Wesley Peppers; Nephews: Alan Justman of Plano TX and Jason Justman, of Rockford, IL; Sister-in-law, Donna Justman of Dallas, TX.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher J. & Mary Alice Justman (Furlong). Brothers, Merlyn (Donna) Justman, Lawrence W. Justman, and her Sister, Mary C. Mills.

Condolences and virtual hugs can be sent to the family by visiting Kim’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Joyce E. Carmill

Joyce E. “Peach” Cartmill, 88, of Dubuque, formerly of Fairplay, WI, passed away on Friday evening, May 22, 2020 at home with family by her side.

Private funeral and burial services will be on Thursday, May 27, 2020 at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Dubuque.

A public visitation will be from 4 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the strict guidelines of the CDC and State will be followed, and only (10) people will be permitted in the funeral home at any one time.

Joyce was born on March 17, 1932 in Dubuque, the daughter of Robert and Ella L. (Thompson) Waller.  She was united in marriage to James Lee Cartmill on June 24, 1955 in Dubuque.  He preceded her in death on December 25, 1996.

Joyce was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School. She was previously employed at Wallis, Kunnert, Price, & Smith Insurance and later at The Finley Hospital from where she retired.

Life consisted not only of working, but also having a good time. She enjoyed traveling (especially her bus trips to see the Cubs). She was a member of UAW Local # 94 Auxiliary and treasured playing cards with her friends. You could never go wrong when buying her a Precious Moment or anything to do with cardinals, as you could see these displayed throughout her home.

Joyce appreciated time with her family and regularly felt compelled to tell her children the truth (even if it wasn’t what they wanted to hear). During Christmas and birthdays, she loved to spoil her grandchildren (which they didn’t mind at all). She may have lacked patience with her husband at times (as James could be difficult), but this seemed to keep the marriage lively. Joyce had a real knack for housekeeping in her own “special way”. Her family will miss the organized chaos that could lead into a treasure hunt during any given visit.

Surviving are 4 children, Cheryl Johnson (Randy Lieb), Vern Cartmill, Sue Schlarman all of Dubuque & Robert Cartmill of Hayward, WI; 8 grandchildren, Denise (Michael) Switzer, Roger Michael (Cindy) Curler, James (Cristy) Curler, Robb Johnson, Ami Johnson (Al Biederman), Bill (Abbie) Erner, Chad (Katie) Erner, & Jacob (Amber) Cartmill; 12 great-grandchildren, Samantha & Madalyn Switzer, Dustin Ryan-Roepsch, Izzac Kirk, Andrew Johnson, Ladee McAdoo-Johnson, Ashley Cartmill, Joshua & Nathan Erner, Cheyenne Erner, Megan & Ella Cartmill; 3 great-great grandchildren, Wyatt, Lauralei & Lillian Cartmill; siblings, Lois Ronek, Marjorie (Marty) Bowerman, James Cummings, Kenneth (Carol) Cummings, Ralph (Donna) Cummings & sister-in-law, Kay Waller.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Ella and Robert; her husband, James; a daughter, Sandra Curler; son-in-law’s, Roger Curler & Bill Schlarman; a grandchild, Clinton Cartmill;  a great-grandchild, Alexia Switzer; siblings, Lorraine (Justin) Ronek, Helen (Frank) Hedrick, Geraldine (John) Steil, Donald Waller & brother-in-law, Charles Ronek.

The family would like to acknowledge Joyce’s friends & fellow co-workers at The Finley Hospital for the kindness shown to their mother & grandmother.

A very special thanks to Mike (Sandi) Neenan of Fairplay, WI for being a considerate, caring neighbor to Joyce for many years.

A Joyce E.”Peach” Cartmill memorial fund has been established and memorials may be mailed to: Miller Funeral Home, 1185 Rt. 35 N, East Dubuque, IL – Attn: Joyce Cartmill Family.

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

Judy Blosch

Judy Blosch, 75, of Dubuque, died Friday, May 22, 2020, at her home.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday May 27, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service 3860 Asbury Road. With respect to our current social distancing requirements, ten visitors will be allowed inside the building at a time. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a virtual hug to Judy’s family.

The Funeral Service for Judy will be 11:00 AM Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service with  Deacon John Stierman officiating. The service will be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com.

Judy was born August 22, 1944, in Dubuque, the daughter of LaVern Anthony Sr. and Thelma Kemp Lehman. On March 2, 1996, she married Dennis Blosch in Dubuque.

She was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School.

She worked Loss Prevention Security for Younkers and Sears and also for the Iowa Racing Commission.

Judy was a river rat in her younger days. She loved playing poker, watching movies (especially horror movies), and knitting. She loved her family more than anything. She was a life-long Cubs fan and celebrated the Cubs World Series win. She is now watching Cub games, playing poker, and drinking wine with Moose, Thelma, and Audrey in Heaven.

Survivors include her husband, Dennis; one daughter, Donna (Brian) (Mihalakis) Moore; three grandchildren, Tyler Mihalakis of California, and Matt Mihalakis and Dylan Mihalakis, both of Dubuque; three step-grandchildren, Emily (Ken) Valentine of Dubuque, Daniel Moore of San Diego, CA, and Ben Moore of Cedar Rapids; one brother, LaVern “Butch” (Bonnie) Lehman, Jr. of Dubuque; one sister, Carole (Karen) Lyons of Dubuque; her Goddaughter, Trina Piper McInerney of Dubuque; mother-in-law, Doris Blosch; sister-in-law, Sherry Blosch; and nieces and nephews, Amanda (Jeremiah) Johnson, Mark Silva, Lori Silva, TJ Sproule, Courtney (Jeff) Heinz, Shay Lehman, Tressa Heim, Rick Lyons, and Jim Lyons, her special friends, Pattrick Ferguson and Doug Perry, both of Dubuque, thank you for your love and care.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Audrey Sproule, and her beloved dog, Jade.

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

Visit Judy’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com where you will be able to view her photo tribute and send condolences or a virtual hug to the family.

Janet K. Mai

Janet Kay Mai, 75, of Monticello, IA passed away, Friday, May 22, 2022, at home surrounded by her family following an extended illness.

There will be a private family service at Tom and Janet’s Langworthy home.

Janet was born on February 20, 1945 in Monticello to John and Josephine (Rigby) Appleby.  She attended Monticello High School and spent 19 years teaching children at Headstart. Janet married Thomas Mai on May 10, 1969 at Methodist Church of Monticello.

Janet was a longtime member at the First Congregational Church, Royal Neighbors of America and spent many years in the Monticello Jayceettes.  Janet enjoyed camping, card parties and spending time with her family and friends.  She will be remembered for her outgoing personality and someone you could always depend on.

Those left to cherish Janet’s memory are her husband of 51 years Tom, 6 children: Lisa (Mark) Hayen of Monticello, Bryan (Patti) Mooney of Harper’s Ferry, WV, Tom Mai of East Dubuque, IL, Jim Mai of Monticello, Sandra (Robert) Sosalla of Marion, Diane (Duane) Probus of Wilmington, OH, 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, her beloved Chihuahua, Brutus, brothers, Jerald (Ruth) Appleby of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Jeffery Appleby of Monticello and sister-in-law, Suzanne Appleby of Derby, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters and 5 brothers.

Special thank you to the medical staff at St. Luke’s Hospital, DaVita Dialysis Center, Above and Beyond and Unity Point Hospice for their special care for Mom.