Obituaries Archive

Howard M. Barton

Howard M. Barton, 87, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away Wednesday evening, April 14th, 2021. Howard wishes for no services to be held at this time. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Howard was born December 5th, 1933 in Lepanto, Arkansas, to James and Minnie Barton. Upon graduating with his Master’s degree, Howard went on to pursue a passion for mental health. He later became the Executive Director of the Gannon Center in Dubuque where he retired.

On November 30th, 1962, Howard married the love of his life Marianne Barton (Trautman) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They both shared a love for traveling and spending time with family. Howard was an ardent fisherman and loved to spend most of his days on the Mississippi River. He especially loved all of his pets and spoiling his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife, Marianne Barton of Dubuque, Iowa, daughter Christine Barton Jensen of Dubuque and son Vance Barton; 7 grandchildren, James (Melissa) Lehnen of Arkansas, Aaron (Abby) Lehnen of East Dubuque, IL, Alyssa Lehnen of Iowa City, IA, Anders Jensen of Dubuque, Portia Barton of Cedar Rapids, IA, Veda Barton, and Ezra Barton; 4 great grandchildren, Blake, Benson, Maxwell, and Baxter.

Memorials can be directed to the American Cancer Society.

The family extends special thanks to Manor Care of Dubuque, Hospice of Dubuque, and Mercy Hospital for taking such great care of Howard during a very difficult time.

Robert Necker

Robert “Bob” Necker died peacefully April 14, 2021 with his wife, Viola at his side in spirit. In Kieler, WI visitation will be held from 11 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kieler, WI., prior to a Funeral Mass held at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Bernie Rott officiating. In Dyersville, IA Visitation will be held at St. Francis Cemetery Chapel from 10 – 11 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2021 prior to a Graveside Committal at 11:00 a.m. where Military Honors will be accorded by American Legion Post # 137.

Robert George Necker was born Dec 21, 1931 in Dyersville, Iowa to George and Mildred (Heming) Necker, graduating from Xavier High School in Dyersville in 1949. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy 1951, in the Korean War, serving until January 1955, discharged honorably and enjoyed the Dyersville American Legion Post #137 gatherings for 60 years.

After Bob married Viola Muller Richard on June 2012, they delighted in attending weddings and baptisms where Bob was proclaimed ‘honorary grandfather and great grandfather’ on many occasions.

Those left to honor Bob’s memory include his loving wife Viola, and Bob’s step children: Mary (Mike) Goodall, Dewitt, IA, Tammy (Mac) McCracken, Davenport, IA, Judy (Steve) Opgenorth, Sheboygan, WI, Jenny (Keith) Boever, Sherrill IA, Guy (Jane) Richard, Jeff (Linda) Richard, Jerry Richard, Ed (Mary Ann) Richard, Frank (Laura) Richard, all of Kieler WI, Joe (Dar) Richard, Sparta WI, Randy (Kathy) Richard, Beaver Dam WI.
Other survivors include: brothers: John Necker, Austin TX, David (Doris) Necker, Georgetown TX,  sister in law Karen Necker of New Vienna IA., and many nieces and nephews across the country.

Preceding Bob in death were siblings:  Don and Dorothy Necker, Bette & Ray Thomas, Neil Necker, sister in law Patty Necker of Austin TX.

Bob married Darlene Meisenburg in 1958, she died in 2007. His life-long friend, David Dunkel was Bob’s caregiver in Bob’s later life; and the family wishes to extend their thanks to Mr. Dunkel, and to St. Croix Hospice.

Bob served as a postal carrier many years, and also as owner/proprietor of OfficeTap in Dyersville, where he enjoyed the customers and cooked his famous ribs.  He also enjoyed garden flowers and caring for small animals, as he was known as “Nature Boy” in his youth.  In his later years, Bob enjoyed puzzles, painting nature scenes and feeding birds in the yard.   Bob was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish in Kieler Wisconsin. He was active in CEW and That Man is You Bible study.

Information available at www.kramerfuneral.com. Cards may be sent to the Necker family in care of Kramer Funeral Home, 750 – 12th Ave SW, Dyersville, Iowa 52040.

Ruth M. Chevalier

Ruth Mary “Ruthie” Chevalier, age 79, of Dubuque, completed her earthly journey peacefully in her sleep on April 10, 2021, at Sunset Park Place, surrounded by her loving family. To honor Ruthie’s life, a private family burial will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dubuque. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Ruthie’s family.

Ruthie was born on August 15, 1941, in St. Catherine, Iowa, a daughter to Milton and Clara (Berendes) Welbes. She grew up learning and embracing the values of love and devotion from an early age and would faithfully carry these most important traits throughout her entire life. Ruthie eventually met her soul-mate, Dennis “Luke” Chevalier, and the two were united in marriage on November 8, 1969 at St. Mary’s Church in Dubuque. Sadly, Luke was called home ahead of her in 1989. Ruthie would find the strength and courage to move forward as she and Aimee would face each passing day together, unified in love and devotion towards one another as always. Ruthie did work as a purchasing agent at Ulner Tool and Die for many years, but her true calling was always to be at home caring for Aimee. Together they experienced countless adventures and made many wonderful friends along the way. The broken hearts that Ruthie leaves behind are too numerous to mention, and thankfully the beautiful memories are just as abundant to help heal the pain. Thank you, Ruthie, for teaching us that life is what we decide to make of it, and may the Lord keep you safe in His loving arms until we meet again.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Ruthie include,

her adored daughter,
Aimee Chevalier, Dubuque, Iowa;

her siblings,
John (Kathy) Welbes, Omaha, Nebraska,
Gerald (Margaret) Welbes, Dubuque, Iowa,
Sharon (Jerry) Accola, East Dubuque, Illinois,
David (Teresa) Welbes, Platteville, Wisconsin,
Marion Welbes, Dubuque, Iowa,
and Roger Welbes, Dubuque, Iowa;

her sister-in-law,
Diane (Virgil) Chevalier, Dubuque, Iowa;

her dear friends,
Jane and Jim Weber, Dubuque, Iowa,
and Shannon Lipper, and her sons, Dubuque, Iowa;

along with countless extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Ruthie was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis “Luke” Chevalier; her parents; her mother and father-in-law, Joseph and Lela Chevalier; her sister, Joyce (Welbes) O’Toole; her sister-in-law, Shirley (Gerald) Henkel; her brothers-in-law, Gerald (Sharon) Accola, and Virgil (Diane) Chevalier.

Ruthie’s family would like to thank the staff and residence at Sunset Park Place for all of the loving care, patience, and efficiency they provided to Aimee during Ruthie’s transition. Also, a very heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque for the professional and compassionate care they provided as well.

For those wishing to send flowers, cards, or other expressions of sympathy, please feel free to send them directly to Aimee at Sunset Park Place, 3730 Pennsylvania Ave, Apt. 203, Dubuque, IA, 52002. We sincerely thank you in advance for your kindness and consideration as we face these most difficult days. Online condolences may also be shared with Ruthie’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com

Tom Podnar

Tom Podnar, 85, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at the Ennoble Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Dubuque.

The private family funeral service for Tom will be 11:30 am Monday, April 19, 2021, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Deacon John Stierman officiating. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. 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.

Tom was born December 19, 1935, in Lika, Croatia the son of Stepha and Maria Podnar. On May 6, 1959, he married Maria Marinic in Croatia.

He was a Croatian Army Sergeant Veteran, serving from 1957 until 1959.

He worked as a warehouse supervisor for Coca-Cola for 30 years.

He enjoyed gardening, cooking, walking, bird watching, and camping.

Survivors include his wife, Maria Podnar of Dubuque; three daughters, Susie Graham, Anna Ellison, Manda (Joe) Vondran all of Dubuque; seven grandchildren, Nathan, Danielle, Shelby, Krystal, David, Samantha, and Spencer; one great-grandchild; and brother, Milan Podnar.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Nikola and Adam Podnar, and two sisters, Kathy and Lucia Podnar.

A special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque, Stonehill and Ennoble for their care of Tom.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Dubuque.

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 Tom’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Rhonda Barton

Rhonda Barton, 56, of Sherrill, died Wednesday, April 14, 2021, after her courageous fight with cancer at her home surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM Sunday April 18, 2021, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service 3860 Asbury Road. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Rhonda’s family. The Mass of Christian Burial for Rhonda will be 10:30 AM Monday, April 19, 2021, at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church with Father Noah Diehm officiating. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. Burial will be in SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Sherrill. 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.

Rhonda was born April 27, 1964, in Dubuque, the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Elizabeth “Betty” Ehlers Schroeder. On September 18, 1992, she married Dale Barton, her high school sweetheart, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Balltown.

Rhonda was a hard worker and spent over ten years working at Aramark Services at John Deere. She also spent time catering for The Barn in Sherrill and many years providing daycare services. Rhonda was a strong person who always put others before herself. Her family was the most important part of her life and when talking about them, she would have a big smile on her face. She was so excited and proud, and enjoyed talking about her daughter Samantha’s upcoming wedding. And she loved hearing about all the fun that her son Alex had with his friends.

Survivors include her husband, Dale; her two children, Samantha (fiancé Hunter Estess) Barton, of Lindale, Texas, and Alex Barton of Sherrill; her mother, Betty Schroeder of Dubuque; one sister, Roxanne (Greg) Wille of Sherrill; one brother, Rodney (Sherry) Schroeder of Dubuque; her mother-in-law, Phyllis Barton of Dubuque; two sisters-in-law, Michelle (Mike) Gentili of Texas and Joellen Hovind; three brothers-in-law, Doug (Erin) Barton, Dan (Stacey) Barton, and David (Annette) Barton all of Dubuque; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Schroeder, her father-in-law, Louis Barton, one brother-in-law, Steve Barton, and one niece, Emily Schroeder.

Thank you to all who have supported Rhonda throughout her brave fight, especially Hospice of Dubuque and all of the Sherrill Community.

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 Rhonda’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Dennis Bagby

Dennis Bagby of Dallas, Texas died unexpectedly March 29, 2021. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Dennis was born December 10, 1952 in Independence, Iowa, son of Edward and Marguerite Bagby. He graduated from St. John High School in 1971.

Throughout Dennis’s career he worked in the airline industry starting with Eastern Airlines and retiring from American Airlines. He loved airline travel and would often fly to cities on his days off “just for the fun of it.”

Dennis was very active with Angel Flights in which he would escort disabled children from impoverished countries to the US for medical treatment. He especially loved playing Santa for children at the orphanages in South America.

He is survived by his partner Gyorgy Gabor of Budapest, Hungary, brothers Don (Diana) Bagby of Dubuque, Ron (Kathy) Bagby of Omaha, Neb., Dr. Martin Bagby of Dubuque, Ken Bagby of Independence, and Kevin (Mary) Bagby of Manchester.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Marguerite Bagby, brothers Eddie and Larry Bagby, and sister Marilyn Wetzel.

Please direct memorials to your favorite charity.

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

LaVonne P. Morehead

LaVonne P. Morehead, 86, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Monday evening, April 12, 2021, just hours before her husband of 67 years, Stuart Morehead passed away.  They both passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa.

A joint memorial service celebrating their lives will be held at 6 P.M., Friday, April 16, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held 3 to 6 P.M. prior to the service at the funeral home.  Cremation has taken place.  A private burial will be held at a later date at East Iron Hill Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.

It will be required to utilize face masks and to observe social distancing guidelines during the visitation and services.

LaVonne Pearl Clark was born on August 1, 1934 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Clayton and Evelyn Marie (Peoples) Clark.  She was a 1952 graduate of Maquoketa High School.  Upon graduation, she worked at the Jackson County ASC Office until her marriage to Stuart Earl Morehead on November 7, 1954 in Maquoketa, Iowa.

LaVonne farmed with her husband northwest of Maquoketa, retiring in 2018.  She was a true farmer’s wife, working alongside her husband while running a household and keeping a garden.  Home cooked meals with home raised produce and delicious baked desserts were her specialty.

She enjoyed farming, gardening, cooking from scratch, playing cards and crocheting.  She shared her love of horses with her daughters and grandchildren.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Stuart “Lynn” (Karen) Morehead of Maquoketa, IA, LuAnn (Marty Thole) Cahill of Maquoketa, IA, and Angie (Mike) McClintock of Harrison, AR; 7 grandchildren, April (CJ Wilhelm) Till, Erin (Matt) Weis, Austin (Vanessa) Cahill, Tim (Maisie) Morehead, Levi (Brittni) Larkey, Nate (Kimberly) Cahill, and Brandi (Fowler) Tomasich; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings, Larry “Butch” (Carol) Clark of Zwingle, IA, Roger Clark of Zwingle, IA, Darlene Clark Butz of Des Moines, IA, and Betty (Tom) Streets of Scotch Grove, IA; and sister-in-law, Carolyn Clark (Neil) Morehead of Maquoketa, IA.  Her husband Stuart Morehead survived her until he passed away on April 13, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters Janet Lee and Jan Ellen, a great-granddaughter Lauren Lynn Weis, a brother Robert, sisters Ruth Siegel and Lois Elkins.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Hospice of Jackson County.

The Carson Celebration of Life Center is caring for the family.  Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Stuart E. Morehead

Stuart E. Morehead, 87, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 13, 2021, just hours after his wife of 67 years, LaVonne Morehead passed away.  They both passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa.

A joint memorial service celebrating their lives will be held at 6 P.M., Friday, April 16, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held 3 to 6 P.M. prior to the service at the funeral home.  Cremation has taken place.  A private burial will be held at a later date at East Iron Hill Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.

It will be required to utilize face masks and to observe social distancing guidelines during the visitation and services.

Stuart Earl Morehead was born on March 8, 1934 in Jackson County, Iowa, to Ray and Beulah (Bollinger) Morehead.  He was a 1951 graduate of Maquoketa High School.  He married LaVonne Pearl Clark on November 7, 1954 in Maquoketa, Iowa.  Stuart served his country in the U.S. Army, earning an honorable discharge.  Upon returing home, Stuart worked for Don Schwenker.  He then farmed his parent’s farm until he and LaVonne purchased it in 1990.

He was a farmer through and through.  He took great pride in his work, always taking care of his land, livestock, and machinery.  He could fabricate tools and machinery out of the materials he got ahold of.  Stuart would use a teaching moment whenever possible, and we are so thankful for that.  His motto was “work smarter, not harder.”

Stuart enjoyed playing cards and was always up for a game of Euchre, pool or ping pong.  He always had a big smile on his face and was very proud of his children and grandchildren.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, Stuart “Lynn” (Karen) Morehead of Maquoketa, IA, LuAnn (Marty Thole) Cahill of Maquoketa, IA, and Angie (Mike) McClintock of Harrison, AR; 7 grandchildren, April (CJ Wilhelm) Till, Erin (Matt) Weis, Austin (Vanessa) Cahill, Tim (Maisie) Morehead, Levi (Brittni) Larkey, Nate (Kimberly) Cahill, and Brandi (Fowler) Tomasich; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings, Paul Morehead of Maquoketa, IA, Kenneth (Laurie) Morehead of Bernard, IA, and Shirley Huffman of Maquoketa, IA.  He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters Janet Lee and Jan Ellen, a great-granddaughter Lauren Lynn Weis, brothers Leonard, Carroll, Gordon “Bud”, and Claire, sisters Donna Ripple and Maxine Reistroffer, and his beloved wife LaVonne Morehead on April 12, 2021.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Hospice of Jackson County.

The Carson Celebration of Life Center is caring for the family.  Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Jeanette L. Hohmann

Jeanette Louise Hohmann, 85, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at the Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be 9:00 am until 10:00 am, Friday, April 16, 2021, at Cathedral of St. Raphael.  Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements.  If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Jeanette’s family.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Jeanette will be 10:00 am, Friday, April 16, 2021, at Cathedral of St. Raphael with Rev. Monsignor Thomas E. Toale 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.

Jeanette was born April 15, 1935, in Dubuque, the daughter of John J. and Servina (Pfohl) Stecher. She married William J. Hohmann on June 21, 1954 in Rickardsville, IA.

She enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping, walking, playing Euchre, watching WWE wrestling, The Price Is Right & The Lawrence Welk Show and especially her jewelry.  Jeanette enjoyed spending time with her daughter, Renee and her family who she adored.

Survivors include one daughter, Renee (Gary) Blosch of Peosta; grandchildren, Michael (Melinda) Blosch of Peosta, Nicole (Jeff) Barta of Peosta, Ashley (Jeremiah) Blosch Harris of Minneapolis, MN, Alexis Blosch of Scottsdale, AZ and Joshua Milligan of Dubuque; two great-grandchildren, Kaitlin Blosch and Jacob Barta; one brother, Fr. John Stecher of Davenport; sister, Carol Wagner of Missouri; sister-in-law, Marilyn Stecher of Dubuque and ex-husband, William J. Hohmann of Tennyson, WI; and very special friend Jill Rokusek of Stonehill in Dubuque.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Ronald William Hohmann and one brother, Don Stecher.

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 Jeanette’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Rosemary C. Ploessl

Rosemary C. “Rosie” Ploessl, 87 of Holy Cross, passed away peacefully on April 11th, 2021, reuniting with her Donnie one day after their 65th wedding anniversary.

To celebrate Rosie’s life, family and friends may visit from 2 – 7 p.m. Friday, April 16th, at Kramer Funeral Home in Holy Cross, Iowa.  Visitation will continue Saturday, April 17th at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services beginning at 9:00 a.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 17th at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Holy Cross, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Noah Diehm will officiate. The Mass will be live-streamed on Kramer Funeral Home’s Facebook page.

Rosie was born December 30, 1933 at home on the family farm near Five Points in Center Township of Dubuque County, Iowa, the daughter of Peter W. and Alvina (Wilwert) Stoffel. She married Donald A. “Donnie” Ploessl on April 10, 1956 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rickardsville, Iowa. Farming was their life and together they began farming at North Buena Vista before her father eventually asked them to move to the Stoffel family farm in Rickardsville. In 1984 they retired to Holy Cross, eventually moving to the apartment next to the funeral home in 1998 where Rosie proudly and meticulously cared for its surroundings. She was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church and Rosary Society.

Rosie was a strong, beautiful soul with an unwavering faith in her Lord that carried her through many struggles, always caring for others before herself. Rosie always spoke of how thankful she was to be blessed with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren that she had never expected to see after spending nearly two years quarantined with tuberculosis in the early 1960s when she was in her late twenties. “What will be, will be.” “Do not be sad for what you have lost but be happy for what you have.”

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Ronald “Ron” and his wife Beverly “Bev” Ploessl of North Buena Vista and Deanna Ploessl of Holy Cross, five grandsons: Daniel “Dan” (Livy), Jeffrey “Jeff”, Mitchell “Mitch” (Emily Degenford), Dusty (Rachael), and David “Davey” (Lauren Connolly);  9 great-grandchildren and 2 on the way: Becca (Chase Breitbach), Bryce, Danielle, Paisley, Keaton, Jax, Letty Rose, Archie and Cassutt, siblings Theresa (Campbell) Hanson and Joann “Joanie” Klein, in-laws Andrew “Junior” Ploessl Jr., Lorene Ploessl,  Marvin “Mick” Brimeyer, and Jim Paisley.

She was preceded in death by her husband Donnie in 2005; her parents; siblings and in-laws: Leonard (Agnes) Stoffel, Merlin (Germaine) Stoffel, Francis “Rex” (Gertrude) Stoffel, Arnold Stoffel in infancy, Bernard “Biff” “Bibbs” Stoffel, Jim Campbell, Jim Hanson, Raymond “Ferdie” Klein, Edwin “Eddie” (Margaret) Ploessl, Laverne “Vernie” (Rita) Ploessl, Alvin Ploessl, Mary “Tootie” Brimeyer, Linda Brimeyer, Mary (Andrew Jr.) Ploessl, James “Jim” Ploessl, Pearl (Jim) Klein, John “Sonny” Ploessl, Francis “Frank” (Eldora) Ploessl, and Louis Ploessl and Joseph Ploessl in infancy.

In lieu of flowers, Rosemary requested any memorials be given as donations in her memory to Hospice of Dubuque, Holy Cross Church, MercyOne Senior Care Foundation, or the Holy Cross/N. Buena Vista Ambulance for being there in her family’s time of need. Cards of condolences may be directed to Kramer Funeral Home, 5754 Maple Road, Holy Cross, Iowa 52053

The family extends special thanks to the compassionate and loving staff of MercyOne Senior Care – Dyersville and Hospice of Dubuque for taking such special care of our Rosie and becoming her second family during this pandemic, especially Melissa, Mikayla, Audrey and Zoey for that last night. You will be treasured by our family forever.

Daniel R. Patters

Daniel Robert Patters, 48, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, April 5, 2021, in Cedar Rapids.

Due to the current pandemic, there will be no public services at this time. A private family service will be held and a celebration of Dan’s life will be held at a later date. We encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Dan’s family.

Danny was born July 30, 1972, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Robert and Mary Kay (Riekena) Patters.

He graduated from Wahlert High School in 1990 and received his Bachelors Degree from University of Northern Iowa in 1994.

Dan’s professional life was spent in sales and service for various yearbook companies. He was an avid Hawkeye fan. Dan enjoyed spending time with his children, hunting, fishing and golfing.

Survivors include his children, Abby and Alex Patters; his father, Robert Patters, Jr. of Dubuque; his mother, Mary Kay Patters of Dubuque; his sister, Jean Yohnke; three uncles, Gary, Rick, and Jay Patters; his aunt, Carol Riekena; his best friend, Todd Dannaman and numerous other friends and family.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents and Uncle Ron Riekena.

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

Rex E. Hennenfent

Rex Eugene Hennenfent, 86, of Dubuque died Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Luther Manor in Dubuque. He was a man who loved his family and dedicated his life to his wife and children.

Visitation will be from 9:30 am until 10:30 am Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Church of the Resurrection. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Rex’s family.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Rex will be 10:30 am Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Church of the Resurrection with Rev. Msgr. James Miller as the Celebrant. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Dubuque. Military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Post #6 and the Iowa Army National Guard. 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.

Rex was born August 9, 1934, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Eugene Joseph and Marie Rhoades Hennenfent. He spent his childhood helping on the farm. He lost his father at age 13. He attended Picayune and South Henderson grade schools, and Monmouth High School. On April 21, 1964, he was united in marriage to Ellen Mary Thibaudeau in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They resided in Glenview, IL  for six years where Rex and Ellen adopted a beautiful baby, Jane Ellen Hennenfent from the Cradle Society, until moving to Dubuque. The Cradle Society called Rex and Ellen again with a beautiful handsome baby boy, Thomas James Hennenfent, a brother for Jane.

He graduated from Iowa State University in 1956 and served two years as an officer in the US Army Artillery, serving a post war tour in Korea. He also served in the U.S. Army reserves for several years.  He was employed by Pioneer Central Division of Bendix Aviation in Davenport, Iowa, by Container Corporation of America in Research and Development and new product marketing in Chicago for six years, during which time he met his lovely wife, a TWA flight attendant while flying over Notre Dame. He worked for Packaging Corporation of America in Corporate Sales. He then was hired for a Sales Manager position for Dekalb Toy Co. before moving to Dubuque in 1970 as President of Henneco, Inc. for 15 years.

Rex continued to work for Henneco, Inc. the family businesses and care for Jane and Tom while Ellen traveled for W.C.Brown Publishing and Reed Elsivar.

Survivors include his wife, Ellen Mary Hennenfent of Dubuque; two children, Jane Ellen Tyrrell of Chicago and Thomas James Hennenfent of Dubuque; two brothers, Gilbert (Vickie) Hennenfent of Monmouth and Donald (Carmela) Hennenfent; one step-brother, George (Coleen) Owens Jr. of Dallas; two step-sisters, Cathy Owens of CO and Cherrie Owens of CA.

Rex is preceded in death by his father, Eugene Joseph Hennenfent and mother, Marie Hennenfent Owens and step-father, George Owens.

A special thank you to the Hospice of Dubuque team and Diane Eddy for their loving care and support.

Memorials have been established for Hospice of Dubuque and Church of the Resurrection School Capital Campaign.

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

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

Dolores J. Ryan

Dolores J. “Dee” (Gabel) Ryan, age 92, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully at 4:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Stonehill Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.  To celebrate Dee’s life, family and friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m., on Friday, April 16, 2021, at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 2001 Saint Joseph Street. Due to COVID-19 concerns, all who attend will be required to wear a face covering, and are asked to please maintain social distancing practices. To honor Dee’s life, funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 1:00 p.m., on Friday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.  Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is assisting with arrangements.

Dee was born on February 10, 1929, in Dubuque, daughter of George and Josephine (Schmitt) Gabel.
She married Raymond C. “Boz” Ryan on June 5, 1948, at Holy Ghost Church in Dubuque, and together they were blessed with 9 loving children.  Ray sadly preceded her in death on August 4, 1997.  Dee was a full-time wife, mother and homemaker while her 9 children were being raised.  When Dee joined the workforce after her kids were older, she went to work for K-mart in Dubuque for 7 years before being hired away by the Dubuque Community School System.  For 14 years she worked as an associate helping with special education students.  Dee found her job difficult, but very rewarding.  Her background raising her own children was what made her exceptional in what she did day to day at school.  She also worked part-time at Betty Jane Candies gift-wrapping candy during the holidays.  When Ray became ill, she retired to take care of him full-time for several years, honoring a promise they made to each other to remain in their own home through sickness and in health.  In 2004,  Dee moved to Colorado to be closer to her children.  She remained until September 2018, when Dee returned home to her roots in Dubuque.  Dee was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America – Court #1287.  She was a member of a widower’s group in Colorado that was very active group.  They would regularly play cards, pinochle, go sightseeing and take trips.  Dee particularly enjoyed the trip they took to New Mexico together.  She also played cards with her girlfriends for over 30 years, rotating house to house and enjoying the food and hospitality of the hostess.  The food and desserts were always something special during the games.  Dee was an exceptional baker and was known for her desserts and pies and many events were defined by what was for dessert.  Dee was a wonderful woman and we will miss her more than words can express, but take some comfort in knowing that she is now happily reunited with her beloved Boz and her son Jim for all Eternity.

Those left to cherish Dee’s memory include

her children,
John Ryan,  Arvada, CO,
Roxanne (Michael) Schnee, Colorado Springs, CO,
Kenneth Ryan, Lakewood, CO,
Michael Ryan, Montrose, CO,
Patrick (Michelle) Ryan, Arvada, CO,
Catherine Ryan, Littleton, CO,
Mark (Alice) Ryan, Conifer, CO
and Bruce (Jennifer) Ryan, Highlands Ranch, CO;

17 grandchildren;

13 great-grandchildren;

a sister,
Marlene (Jerry “Buzz”) Hird, Dubuque, IA;

3 sisters-in-law,
Nancy Mohr, DeWitt, IA,
Karen Ryan, Cuba City, WI
Mary Ryan, Dubuque, IA;

and 2 brothers-in-law;
Dan (Doris) Ryan, East Dubuque, IL
and Bob Hintgen, East Dubuque, IL.

Dee was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond “Boz” Ryan; a son, James C. Ryan; 3 sisters, Myrt (Joseph) Deckert, Shirley (Raymond) Shireman and Mary Hingtgen; 3 sisters-in-law, Marlene (Richard) Adams, Doris (Gene) Brewer and Darlene (Jerry) Kiley; and 3 brothers-in-law, Larry Mohr, Tom Ryan and Don Ryan.

Dee’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful nurses and staff of both Stonehill and Hospice of Dubuque, for all of the kind and compassionate care they have provided for Dee.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stonehill Care Center or to Hospice of Dubuque in Dee’s name.

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

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

William J. Dunne

William J. “Bill” Dunne, 88 of Dubuque and formerly of Leisure Lake and Andrew, Iowa passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Manor Care in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friends may also call after 9:30 Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Saint Patrick Garryowen Church, Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10:30 with Fr. Phillip Gibbs officiating. Following mass military honors will be accorded by the Iowa Army National Guard and Maquoketa American Legion Post #75. Burial will be at Saint John Cemetery Andrew at a later date.

Bill was born on November 5, 1932 in rural Jackson County near Andrew the son of Joseph and Anna (Stanisha) Dunne. He attended Loras College before entering the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. He married Jean Shanahan on Sept. 7, 1955 at Saint Patrick Garryowen Church and shared 65 years together until Jean’s passing 0n Oct. 31, 2020. He farmed for many years and also owned and operated a trucking business until retirement.

Bill was a member of the American Legion Post #75 in Maquoketa and served on their Honor Guard for funeral details, He also belonged to the Eagles Club in Maquoketa. Bill was proud to have been on the last Honor Flight to Washington from Dubuque.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who also enjoyed woodworking.

He is survived by his children LuAnn (Lee) Streeter, of Maquoketa, Janelle Drake, of Normal, IL, Michael Dunne of Andrew, Mark (Taffy Robinson) Dunne, of Maquoketa, Dennis Dunne, of Bellevue, and Amy Dunne of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, Sarah, Abby, Erin, Kelly, Ryan, and Shannon; nine great-grandchildren; a sister Donna (Maurice) Sturm, of Dubuque a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Harold and Joyce Gibbs, of Bernard, a sister-in-law Carol Capesius, of Bellevue, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jean, four infant sons, James, Patrick, David and Daniel, a brother Joseph (Jean) Dunne, a sister Ellen (Neil) Donovan, son-in-law, Keith Drake, a daughter-in-law, Lori Dunne, and brothers-in-law James and Allan Shanahan.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Manor Care and Hospice of Dubuque for all the loving care they gave to Bill.

Mary Ann Andresen

Mary Ann Andresen, 91, of Assissi Village, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the Church of the Nativity with Rev. Andy Upah officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of services Thursday at the Church. Masks and social distancing will be required. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, the funeral service will be live streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Facebook page.

Mary Ann was born on November 24, 1929 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of George and Katherine (Fonck) Jochum. She received her BA degree from Clarke College in 1951 and taught 10 years in the Illinois and Iowa educational systems. She accomplished additional academic work through UNI, Iowa State University and Marycrest. During this time period, Mary Ann traveled throughout Europe and had a special fondness for her ancestral homeland of Luxembourg, Europe. On June 23, 1962, she married Richard “Dick” Andresen in Dubuque. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2007.

Above all, Mary Ann’s favorite passion was her family. Her children, grandchildren and especially her great grandchildren were the sparkle in her eye. She and Dick loved spending January in Ft Myers Beach, Florida with their family and beach buddies. The sound of flip flops in the sand will always remind us that she is near. She also dearly loved her lifelong and faithful Wednesday prayer group, “lunch bunch” friends as well as her cherished book club, bridge club, and journey group friends. Their friendship with our mother will never be forgotten.

Surviving are her children, Carol (Michael) Schueller of Cedar Rapids, IA, and their children Jacob (Sarah), Rachel (James) Zastrow and Luke; a son Mark (Dena) Andresen of Shawnee, Ks and their children Zachery and Sophia; a son Joseph (Amy Dolan) of Dubuque and their children Erik and Paige (Chase Reed) Andresen; and a daughter Ann (Brad) Palzkill of Dubuque and their children Katherine (Austin) DeFlieger and Allison (Cody) Redmond. Beloved great grandchildren include Liam DeFlieger, Hannah Zastrow, Jackson DeFlieger and Isla Redmond. Her sister in laws Mary Mulgrew and Pat Andresen, of Dubuque, Ruth Andresen of Texas, and Sharon Andresen of Arizona. Many incredibly special nieces and nephew.

She was preceded in death by her husband Richard; her parents George and Katherine Jochum; her four siblings that were lost at birth; her adored daughter-in-law Laurie; her father and mother-in-law Wilfred and Geraldine Andresen; her sisters and brothers-in-law; Bill Andresen, Jim Andresen, Paul and Margaret Dodds, Paul Andresen, Pat Mulgrew, John and Donna Andresen, and Tom Andresen and a nephew David Andresen.

In lieu of flowers, a Mary Ann Andresen Memorial Fund has been established.

The family would like to thank all the exceptional staff and care workers at Assisi Village, Stonehill Skilled Nursing, Dr. Sara Loetscher, Dr. Khan and Janet Laban for their compassionate care and loving touch with our mother.