Obituaries Archive

Gregory A. Sharkey

Gregory Allen Sharkey, 69, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on December 13, 2019 at home.

Joint visitation for Gregory and his brother Dennis will be on Thursday, December 26th, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a joint service will be held at 7:00 p.m. with Deacon Bill Hickson officiating.

Greg was born on August 7, 1950 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Charles and Margaret (Allen) Sharkey. He recently owned Greg’s Salvage and operated a garbage removal business. Greg also worked with his older brothers at Sharkey’s Building, Wrecking, Hauling and Catwork.

Greg is survived by his son Gregory Harrington Sharkey; his brother Gary Sharkey along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Michael, Thomas, Timothy and Charles.

Alfred Behnke

Alfred “Fritz” Behnke, 91, of Durango, died Friday, December 20, 2019, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road. The Mass of Christian Burial for Alfred “Fritz” will be 10:30 AM Monday, December 23, 2019, at Church of the Resurrection with Rev. Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant. Entombment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum.

Alfred was born December 8, 1928, in Durango, IA, the son of Martin and Katherine Krug Behnke. On August 25, 1953, he married Loretta Stecher in SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Sherrill. They were blessed with 66 wonderful years together.

He worked 28 years at John Deere Dubuque Works. He also farmed the 150 year old Behnke family farm with pride.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War.

He was a member of Church of the Resurrection, and UAW local 94.

He was a good carpenter and had amazing mechanical skills. He could fix anything broken. We were blessed to have him as a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, brother and friend.

Survivors include his wife, Loretta, six sons, Bob (LeeAnn) Behnke, Tom (Brenda Ries) Behnke, Mark (Bev) Behnke, Ken (Cindy) Behnke, Jim (Barb) Behnke, Jerry (Margie) Behnke; six daughters, Marilyn (Dan) Kammiller, Carol (Jerry) Backes, Rose (Vern) Welter, Jean (Keith) Oberfoell, Kathy (Jeff) Schmitt, Karen (John) Schmitt; 40 grandchildren; 66 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; one sister, Marie Kutsch; in laws, Noel (Pearl) Stecher, Joe (Carol) Stecher, Jeanne Stecher, Joyce (Jerry) Schmitt, and Eileen Fisher.

He was preceded in death by his parents, in laws, Anton and Leona Stecher; sister Marietta (Richard) Heim; sister & brother in laws, Walter Kutsch, Lorraine (Clem) Aird, Mary (Al) Hirsch, Vic (Lou) Stecher, Lawrence Fisher, Loras (Sue) Stecher, three great grandchildren, Matthew Hefel, Miles Fitz, and George Backes.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Hospice of Dubuque, and the Building a Visible Presence Resurrection School Capital Campaign.

A special thank you to Stonehill Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque, especially Jessica for their loving care.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Alfred “Fritz’s” obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Marvin J. Weis

Marvin J. Weis, 97, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A funeral service celebrating the life of Marvin will be held at 11 A.M., Monday, December 23, 2019, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10 A.M. Cremation will follow the service and a private burial with military honors will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa, at a later date.

Marvin John Weis was born on November 25, 1922 in Springbrook, Iowa to Edwin and Loretta (Yoerger) Weis. His early years were spent attending the Cornelius Country School, and he later attended adult classes receiving his diploma from Maquoketa High School. He then served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was present at Omaha Beach on D-Day. While in the military he was a runner and German translator. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, he worked for Iowa Electric Light and Power Company as a meter reader for many years. He married Doris O. Jessen on July 7, 1948 in Maquoketa, Iowa. She preceded him in death on February 16, 2018.

Marvin was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa, the Maquoketa American Legion Post #75, Maquoketa VFW Post #3633 O’Connor-Regenwether, and a charter member of the Joinerville Boat Club. He enjoyed traveling extensively, dancing, boating and fishing. He was handy with tools and had built several boats through the years.

Those left to honor his memory include sisters and brother-in-law, Dorothy Davis of Metairie, LA, Coletta Littell of Eldridge, IA and Velma and Dale Hovey of Maquoketa, IA; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Doris, and sisters Madonna Weis, Rita Jorgensen and Agatha Derganz.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Marvin J. Weis memorial fund has been established.

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

Laurie A. Theill

Laurie A. Theill, age 60 of Kieler, Wisconsin, completed her earthly journey on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Laurie’s life, family and friends may gather and visit at her Celebration of Life from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Sunset Lanes & Hall, 410 South Main Street, Dickeyville, Wisconsin.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Laurie’s family.

Laurie was born on October 8, 1959, in Postville, Iowa, a daughter to Harold and Teresa (Berns) Heller.  Laurie’s family eventually settled in the Wisconsin area when she was young, and her years have truly been beyond blessed to be continually surrounded by family, friends and farms.  Laurie finds great joy in knowing that some of her own boys are carrying on the family dairy tradition and that her love for the simple things in life, which truly provide real value, can be seen and realized in their daily lives moving forward.  Laurie did begin working off of the farm a few years ago and the friendships she has developed in the food service department at U.W. Platteville are some of the best she has ever known.  Laurie’s appreciation for an honest day’s work, quality not quantity in friendships and a relentless desire to impact the world around her in a positive manner have definitely helped to carry her through some of the toughest days she’s ever known during her battle with cancer.

Laurie’s affinity for the fulfilling life of farming wasn’t simply restricted to all work and no play though.  A little time in the recliner with a good book was always a great way to pass a little time in her mind.  She also thoroughly enjoyed any and every opportunity to soak up the sun with a little sand between her toes.  Laurie found nothing to be quite as relaxing as escaping all of the days concerns when a warm sky overhead was accompanied with a breeze blowing ever so softly in perfect rhythm with the sound of the waves.  The only thing that could possibly top those moments were if her boys and her 2 favorite pups, Snickers and Peaches, were enjoying the opportunities with her.  But, let it be known that Laurie’s greatest joy in this life was her 4 boys.  As a proud mother, she would often be found cooking food and delivering sandwiches to them.  Her commitment to those she loved were relentless and her adoration was absolutely endless!

Laurie strived to keep her earthly journey as uncomplicated as possible, regularly putting others needs well above her own.  Her love for family and friends never wavered and her desire to leave behind a legacy of beauty inside and out were lifelong missions she continually conquered.  We will miss our dear, sweet Laurie more than she could ever know.  The abundance of wonderful memories she leaves behind will help to carry us all through until we meet again.  We definitely seek and find peace in knowing that until that day arrives, our newest heavenly angel will not only be celebrating Christmas in Heaven this year, but will also be resting safely and securely in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior.  Thank you, Laurie for all you so effortlessly taught us through your words, thoughts and actions over your 60 year journey and we are forever grateful that the Lord entrusted you to us while you were here!

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Laurie include,

her sons,
Scott (Jackie Busch) Theill, Cuba City, Wisconsin,
Coty Theill, Cuba City, Wisconsin,
Aaron (Melissa) Theill, Cuba City, Wisconsin,
and Marcus (Kennedy Kitelinger) Theill, Cuba City, Wisconsin;

her brothers and sisters,
Connie (Bob) Gallagher, Galena, Illinois,
Jerry (Ann) Heller, Galena, Illinois,
Glenn (Diane) Heller, Galena, Illinois,
Kenny Heller, Platteville, Wisconsin,
Jane (Dave) McCartney, Hazel Green, Wisconsin,
Betty (Dan) Wubben, Hazel Green, Wisconsin,
and Terry (Jeanne) Heller, East Dubuque, Illinois;

along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbors.

Laurie was preceded in death by her father, Harold; a niece, Lindsay Wubben-Simonini; and a great-nephew, Henry Heller.

Laurie’s family would like to thank Dr. Engelman and his staff, Laurie’s friends, and especially her adoring sister’s, for all of their professional care, love and support they’ve so kindly and generously given to Laurie, and her boys.  This has been a very difficult battle which Laurie was forced to fight, and she couldn’t have done it without all of the compassionate caregivers who stood by her side the entire time.

Online condolences may be shared with Laurie’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com

John A. Bohy

John A. “Art” Bohy, 91, of St. Donatus, passed away unexpectantly at home on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 am, Friday, December 27, 2019 at Bellevue Community High School West Gym in Bellevue. Visitation will be 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Bellevue Community High School West Gym in Bellevue, additional visitation will be one hour prior to service on Friday. Burial with Military Honors Conducted by Bellevue American Legion Post #273 will be in First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Bellevue.

John was born December 13, 1928 in Woolstock, Iowa, the son of John Arthur and Bessie Leona (Rief) Bohy, Sr. He graduated from Clarion High School in 1947. John served his country in the US Navy 1948 – 1951 during the Korean War. John earned his BA from Buena Vista in Storm Lake and his Masters Degree from Iowa State in Ames.

He married Billie Lou Parks on June 23, 1957 at the EUB Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. He began working at Bellevue Schools in 1967 and was the first guidance counselor at Bellevue Public School and then retired as High School Principal in 1990 and was instrumental in starting the school’s wrestling program, coaching track and cross-country. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Bellevue American Legion Post #273, where he was Past Commander and Past 2nd District Commander and its Honor Guard.

John enjoyed spending time with his family, farming, writing poetry, mushroom hunting, carpenter work, and he never met a stranger. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Billie; their children, Denise (Jeff) Elmore of Newburgh, IN, Deborah (Paul) Dent of Bellevue, and James (Jane) Bohy of Chemnitz, Germany; 5 grandchildren, Erica (James) Barnett, Jared (Shannon) Dent, Ryan (Emily) Elmore, Megan Elmore, and Brena Nelson; 6 great-grandchildren, Connor, Grady, Benny, Judah, Riley, and Lincoln; a brother, Donald Bohy; sisters and brothers in-law, Ruth Bohy, Ron (Pat) Parks, and Sue (Tom) Kilker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Dean Bohy; sister in-law, Shirley Bohy, and a nephew, Donald “Sam” Bohy.

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

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

Marvin H. Nickol

Marvin H. Nickol, 86, of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at MercyOne Senior Care.

Visitation was held from 2 – 8 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville, Iowa where an American Legion Post #137 service was held at 7 pm. Visitation continued from 9 – 10 a.m. at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 20, 2019 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville, Iowa with burial in the church cemetery where military honors were accorded by American Legion Post 137. Rev. Dennis Quint officiated with Rev. Al Vorwald concelebrating. Mass servers were Luke Kruse, Autumn Domeyer and Maria Kruse. Lector was Terese Kruse and giftbearers were Marvin’s granddaughters. Eucharistic ministers were Terese Kruse, Claire Riesberg, Michael Sperfslage and Ron Lawrence. Pallbearers were John Nickol Jr., Matt Nickol, Chris Nickol, Drew Sperfslage, Adam Sperfslage and Ted Kruse.

Marvin was born February 26, 1933, in Monticello, the son of Melvin and Margaret (Kremer) Nickol. He married Arlene Allen on November 8, 1951. She passed away February 23, 1992. He later married Rosemary Steger on April 26, 1996.

Marvin was a heavy equipment contractor, farmer, hunter, and fisherman. He was a Church Trustee for Saint Francis Xavier Basilica. He especially loved being with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Rosemary Nickol, his children: Gerald (Sandy) Nickol, Melvin (Ruth) Nickol, James (Becky) Nickol, Mark Nickol, all of Dyersville, John (Audrey) Nickol, of Worthington, Marlene (Steven) Wilson, of Cedar Rapids, Dianne (Michael) Sperfslage, of Edgewood, his step-children: Cindy Steger, Allan (Carrie) Steger, Phil (Gloria) Steger, Julie (Dave) Neumann, Dan (Tracy) Steger, Mike (Kirsten) Steger; numerous grandchildren, step-grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and step-greatgrandchildren; 3 sisters, Joan Tauke, Barbara (Jerry) Feldmann, Bonnie (Andy) Hollenback; 2 brothers, Billy (Betty) Mausser, Ronnie (Susie) Mausser and the entire extended Mausser family; a sister-in-law, Ardrith Meeker and the entire extended Meeker family.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Arlene Nickol in 1992; a son in infancy, Gerald Henry Nickol in 1953; two daughters-in-law, Glenda and Rebecca Nickol; brothers-in-law, Don Tauke and Fred Meeker; Tyler Steger in infancy and Scott Wulfekuhle, his granddaughter’s husband.

The family would like to thank the staff of MercyOne Senior Care for their compassionate care.

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

Norma L. (Grass) Stanley

Norma L. (Grass) Stanley, 90, of Hawkeye Care Center passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church with Rev. Paul Attah-Nsiah officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday at the church. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.

Norma was born on June 1, 1929 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of George and Gladys (Cushman) Reisen. On November 8, 1947 she married Robert Grass. He preceded her in death on April of 1987. Norma then married Russell Stanley on June 28, 1990. Russell passed away on January 17, 2007.

Norma attended Dubuque Beauty School in her early years and was a stay at home mom. She adored her family and loved her cats. Reading, crocheting and playing euchre were her favorite past times.

Surviving are her children Donald (June) Grass and Daniel (Debbie) Grass both of Potosi, WI, Barbara Sue (Butch) Grass-Schubert of Shullsburg, WI, Lisa (Gary) Wilming of Dubuque, IA and Charlotte (Thumser) Grass of East Dubuque, IL; her brother Loren (Pat) Reisen of St. Donatus, IA; 8 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands and her brothers Keith and Milton Reisen

Norma’s family wishes to thank the nurses and staff and Hawkeye Care Center, especially Angela and Hanna Grass; Dr. Sullivan and his nurses and Hospice of Dubuque for their unending care and support.

A Norma Stanley memorial fund has been established.

Joan B. (Giza) Chally

Joan B. (Giza) Chally, 83, of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Monticello passed away peacefully Monday, December 16, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will begin at 10 am Saturday, December 21, 2019, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 8300 C Ave NE in Marion where a funeral service will commence at 12:00 Noon. Following lunch at church, burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello. Rev. Steve Qualben will officiate.

Joan’s life was spent nurturing her very large family. She and her husband Dale owned and operated a restaurant and they owned the Millhurst Resort in Illinois. Joan was in charge of the riding stables, which kept her close to her passion of horses. She worked along with her husband in several businesses and finally farming. She later worked as an OMT at the Jones County County Home for almost 20 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Rod Chally (Jan Jemison), Robin (Earl) Basham, of Cedar Rapids, Tamie (Wendell) Singsaas, Fontana CA, Todd (Teresa) Chally, Anamosa, Lori (Bill) Johnston, Karen Chally, Cedar Rapids and Scott (Patricia) Chally, Monticello, her grandchildren, Jerod (Lindsey) Chally, Jesse (Michelle) Coohey, Justin Coohey, Zantz McConnell (Julitta Weber), Kimberly Brewer, Jason (Christine) Brewer, Cole Singsaas, Heather (Joshua) Sproston, Jennifer Chally (Tony Puetz), Erika Chally, Joanie (Cliff) Hedlund, Cody Johnston (Haley Gillen), Tyler Johnston (Sara Hedlund), Logan Johnston, Alexander, Nickolas, Christian (Alexia Salyars), Janik, Vanessa & Dominik Chally and Stevie Neilson, granddaughters-in-law, Kelly and Amy Basham and 24 great grandchildren, her brother, Louis (Terri) Stemmet, her sister-in-law, June Thompson, her brother-in-law, Leonard Jr (Leora) Chally and her puppies, Molly and Maddy.

She was welcomed to heaven by her husband, Dale, parents, Louis and Bernadine (Szczepanski) Giza, parents-in-law, Leonard & Bertha (Lundy) Chally and sisters-in-law, Vivian Walker, Darlene Brugh & Barbara Johnson.

Her family would like to deeply thank the staff of St. Lukes Hospital, Unity Point Hospice and Pastor Steve for all of their support.

Memorials can be made in Joan’s honor to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 8300 C Ave, Marion, IA 52302.

Jannan L. Hancock

Jannan L. Hancock, 92, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully to be reunited with the love of her life on Monday, December 16, 2019, at the Dubuque Specialty Care Initiatives.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM Friday, December 20, 2019, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road.

The funeral service for Mrs. Hancock will be 2:00 PM Friday, December 20, 2019, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Sister Julia Wingert officiating. Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens in Dubuque.

Jannan was born on February 3, 1927, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Reinhardt and Helen Doerr Schmidt. On August 23, 1947, she married William (Bill on the Hill) Hancock in Dubuque. He preceded her in death on June 18, 1991 at the young age of 66.

Prior to becoming a full-time loving mother and homemaker, Jannan was employed at the Dubuque Battery Factory. Together they raised four children who all enjoyed traveling and showing quarter horses. Mom was always packing up the motorhome for the next weekend of horse shows. Although she never rode any of the horses, she enjoyed helping everyone get ready and making sure the horses were ready and the outfits were cleaned. She always enjoyed shopping and later in life, she enjoyed going to bingo three times a week – and was a lucky winner most of the time!

Those left to cherish Jannan’s memory include: Richard (Toni) Hancock of Dubuque, Beverly (Steve) Kraus of Dubuque, Connie (Steve) Easland of Cottage Grove, WI, and Randy (Lori) Hancock of Peosta. She also has eight grandchildren that she loved spending time with whenever she could; plus 14 adorable great-grandchildren who loved talking to her and fighting to push great-grandma’s wheelchair!  She is also survived by one brother, Harold “Bud” Schmidt of Kansas City, KS and her sister-in-law, Ora Schmidt of Dubuque.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, her grandson, Richard Majerus, a sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Ray Hingtgen, brothers, Raymond and Melvin Schmidt, a sister-in-law, Vernetta Schmidt, and brother-in-law, Bob Richey.

The family requests no flowers.

Jannan’s family would like to thank the staff at Dubuque Care Initiatives for the wonderful care and support they gave mom these past couple of years. They all treated mom like she was their own grandmother. Also, thank you to Dr. Angella Kelly and her nurse Jennifer for all the great care you gave mom over the years.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Jannan’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Anna M. Reding Kramer

Anna Margaret Reding Kramer, age 104, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Bethany Home in Dubuque, Iowa. 

The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Cathedral of St. Raphael, 231 Bluff St.  Visitation will precede the Mass from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the church.  Burial will be at Visitation Catholic Church Cemetery in Stacyville, Iowa at a later date, to be announced.

Anna was born in Randolph, Nebraska April 20, 1915 and moved with her family at age 3 to Stacyville, Iowa.  James Reding and his brother, John, traveled with the cattle and their families went by train. 

Anna and her siblings attended Visitation grade and high school in Stacyville.  Anna played soprano saxophone in high school and could play clarinet and harmonica as well.  Her twin, Alvena, played violin.  Anna graduated from Visitation High School in 1933 and continued to live on the farm with her parents until she married Ruben Kramer in 1937; in 1939 the couple purchased a farm one mile south of the Reding farm.

Anna and Ruben belonged to and were active in Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville.  Anna was a 4-H leader and active in her church circle.  Anna and Ruben played cards for entertainment – Solo, 500, Euchre.

Ruben and Anna sold their farm and retired to homes in Osage, Iowa, and Florida.  Ruben was diagnosed with ALS in 1980.  For the last five years of his life, he was ventilator dependent and had decreasing muscle strength; Anna cared for him in their home.  Ruben died in 1990 and Anna continued to live in the Osage home.
Anna moved to a retirement community in Dubuque, Iowa, in 2008 and to a nursing facility in 2018.

Kramer was preceded in death by her parents, James and Anna (Gubbels) Reding,sisters Mary Pitzen (Alfred) and Alvena Brown (Adrian), two brothers, Joseph and Melvin (Bernice), son-in-law J. Monte Pakieser, and great-grandson Ruben Thomas Weibel of Baton Rouge, LA.  She is survived by children Ruth Pakieser Macnamara (J. Terry) of Bennington, Nebraska, Marvin (Louise) of Overland Park, Kansas, Dorothy Jean Kollasch (David) of Verona, Wisconsin, and Kathryn Coyle (Michael) of Dubuque,Iowa, 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Anna had a sense of history; living from horse/buggy to the computer age.  She told tales of wandering gypsies, Indians, itinerant tramps, horses and Model T’s on mud roads, the Great Depression, World War II, the Korean War and working through day-to-day life and weather on the farm.  She was a strong supportive farm wife, cooking for hired men, tending livestock and chickens, field planting and harvesting, gardening, and preserving produce.  Anna had a long and fruitful life.

Anna’s family would like to thank Dr. Konz and her nurse Sherry, Dr. Meuer, Dr. Hunter Fuerste, Dr. Chung, Dr. Nyabuti and the wonderful, caring staffs at Bethany Home, Unity Point Health – Finley Hospital, No Place Like Home, and Hospice of Dubuque for their exceptional care. 

Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Dubuque, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa or Bethany Home. 

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

Jane E. Tart

Jane Elizabeth Tart, 96, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at Luther Manor.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 21, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, where friends may greet the family from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Rev. Loren Shellabarger will officiate. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 20, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque. Private interment will take place at a later date at Lake Geneva Cemetery, Alexandria, MN.

Jane was born November 29, 1923, in Brooten, MN, the daughter of John Bennett and Anna Marie (Nelson) Wall. She was raised alongside three sisters, who were famously known as “the four Walls” (you couldn’t get them all in one picture!). She married Orley Tart on April 8, 1950, in Brooten, MN. He preceded her in death on January 1, 2000.

Jane graduated from the University of Minnesota, and taught home economics with Dubuque Community Schools for 25 years, retiring in 1987.

She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir, and was also a member of the Evening Circle. In addition, she was a member of the TTT Chapter DI, the CLIO Club, the Learn and Earn Investment Club, Dubuque Teachers Association, National Education Association, and the Wednesday morning breakfast club with the retirees from Washington Jr. High School.

Jane loved to read, sew, cook, and travel the world. Socializing with friends and family was a favorite pastime. She was well known for her dinners that included “Happy Hour,” when she would tell her famous Ole & Lena jokes, complete with Norwegian accent. Jane was a devoted mother and wife, and will be sadly missed.

Jane is survived by her children, Christine (Eric Funkenbusch) Tarte of Hudson, WI, Kathleen (Greg) Davis of Des Moines, IA, Steven O. (Nancy) Tart of Palatine, IL, and Richard Tart of Bonita Springs, FL; six grandchildren, Erika (nee Funkenbusch) (Chris McPherson) Kopp, Kimberly L. (nee Tucker) (Dominick) Di Paolo, Thatcher (Candy Dacus) Davis, Benjamin Davis, Sonia Funkenbusch, and Adam Funkenbusch; 10 great grandchildren, Makayla, Annika, Jack, Ian, Zachery, Chase, Dominick Jr., Nolan, Jackson, and Autumn Jane; and her sister, Ruby Hockey of Cedar Falls, IA.

Memorials may be made to the Jane Tart Memorial Fund for later donation to Westminster Presbyterian Church and TTT Chapter DI Girl’s Camp Fund.

Jane’s family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque, and the staff at Luther Manor for their care of Jane.

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

John A. Flynn

John A. Flynn, 83, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on December 15th, 2019 at Bethany Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 20th, 2019 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church with Rev. David Schatz officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 19th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 3:00 p.m.

John was born on October 22, 1936 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Frank and Catherine Isabel (Cain) Flynn. He graduated from St. Columbkille High School and Loras College in Dubuque.

On October 24, 1961, John married Carol Lee Essman in Dubuque, and they were blessed with 58 years of marriage.

John owned and operated Flynn Company Inc. until his retirement. He served in the Iowa National Guard; was a member of the 330 Club, Iowa Concrete Paving Association, Frentress Lake Yacht Club, Dubuque Bird Dog Club and Big Brothers and Big Sisters club.

John enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. His recent passion was playing cards with a great group of friends. He liked the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Bears; and he was never one to miss a good fire. He also enjoyed keeping up with the Flynn Co. when paving after his retirement with them.

He is survived by his wife Carol; children, Jeff (Tammy) Flynn, of Dubuque, Ann (Mike) Martin, of Litchfield, New Hampshire, Mike (Cindy) Flynn, of Dubuque, and Carrie (Jeremie) Livingston, of Winter Park, Colorado. Two grandchildren, Halle Flynn and Flynn Livingston; step granddaughter Crista (Will) Fischer and great granddaughter Annie Fischer. His two sisters, Mary Meyer, of Arizona and Jane Rodell, of Illinois; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and his honorary son Nick Moler with Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

John was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers-in-law Tom Meyer and Jerry Rodell.

In lieu of flowers please direct memorials to the John Flynn memorial fund.

John’s family would like to thank the staff at Bethany Home and Hospice of Dubuque for all their wonderful care they gave to John. Also, a special thank you to his card playing and fishing friends.

James J. Anton

James J. “Jimmy” Anton, 68, of Bellevue, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Ennoble Manor Care Center in Dubuque surrounded by his family. Per his wishes, Private Family Services will be conducted.

Jimmy was born January 5, 1951, the son of Robert and Goldie (Versluis) Anton. He grew up in Lake Park, Iowa and moved to Bellevue in 1982. Jimmy married Sheila Michels in 1980 at Lake Tahoe at the Chapel of Love. They had three children with this union. Jimmy worked for Fred Carlson Construction for 25 years and then Schroeder Bro.’s Construction most recently. He was an avid collector of Indian Artifacts and Indian Arrow Heads. He loved watching NASCAR and spending time with family and friends. Jimmy will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him and his contagious laugh will always be remembered.

Survivors include his children; Jay Anton, Devon Anton, and Desiree Anton; a granddaughter, Vayda; his former spouse and close friend, Sheila Anton; a niece, Allison Bybee and a nephew, Bryan Anton.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Taylor Anton; siblings, Robert, Jr., Mark, and Tom Anton.

The family would like to thank all the staff, nurses and doctors at Mercy Hospital and Palliative Care Team, also staff and nurses at Ennobel, Hospice of Dubuque, and Medical Associates of Bellevue.

Cards and condolences may be mailed to Hachmann Funeral Home & Cremation Service c/o James Anton Family at 100 N. 6th St. Bellevue, IA 52031

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

Steven J. Krogmeier

Steven Joseph Krogmeier, 63, passed away peacefully at his home in The Villages Florida, surrounded by family, due to complications from ALS on Thursday, December 12, 2019.

Let me tell you about Steve. He was many things to many people: husband, father, brother, banker, farmer, mentor, teacher, student, joker, business partner, and friend. He lived the American Dream of being his own boss by starting three business and retiring from his full-time position at Dubuque Bank and Trust after his last venture, Valley Pork, LLC, became successful. He never shied away from hard work, knowing that it built character and did all he could to instill that virtue in the people around him. He was one of the founding members of the Dubuque Soccer Alliance, acting as Treasurer for more than 20 years, and could be regularly seen mowing fields at the Dubuque Soccer Complex.

He enjoyed meeting people and hearing their stories. He was infamous for striking up conversation with strangers to figure out what brought them to that spot, on that day, so he could have the pleasure to talk with them.

“What are you reading now?” was a question that could get you into a 20-minute discussion on World War II, baseball pitchers, cars, pigs, Alice Cooper, or any other random assortment of things you had no idea that you wanted to know.

Above all, Steve was joy. He made the best out of any situation and never let the little things bring him down. Our annual family vacations were often filled with go-carts, banter and baseball games. On one particular trip to St. Louis, he begrudgingly sold his Cards/Cubs tickets -when his family was too hot and exhausted from the day to sit through an entire nine-inning game. He watched the game in the hotel room, eating pizza, watching his children play in the pool, with no complaints and a smile on his face.

He was a role model, believed in playing the hand you were dealt and enjoying the game regardless of the outcome. Through his battle with ALS, he kept his sense of humor. Always quick to make a joke and crack a smile. His laughter was contagious, sometimes not getting to the punchline before he, and everyone in the room, were laughing with him.

He took on ALS with a sense of curiosity and turned it into a learning experience. He enjoyed discussing what he was discovering about the disease and the science behind it. He was one of the few people that would describe leg braces as “neat” due to the engineering and understanding of human physiology that went into them. In order to prevent others from suffering from ALS, Steve donated his body to the Mayo Clinic ALS Research of Jacksonville, Florida as follow-up to his participation in multiple stem cell research studies.

Steve, son of Francis “Charlie” and Mary Krogmeier, was born on October 24, 1956 in Fort Madison, Iowa. Steve is survived by his wife, Jane; three children: Michelle of Brooklyn, New York; Bob (Erin Fitzgerald) of West Branch, Iowa; and Curtis of Swisher, Iowa; two brothers: David (Denise) Krogmeier of Fort Madison, Iowa; Ralph (Collen) Krogmeier of Donnellson, Iowa; and five sisters: Linda (Steve) Bantz of Columbia, Missouri; Irene (Gene) Lucas of Bettendorf, Iowa; Phyllis (Kent) Seymour of Liberty, Illinois; Joan (Roger) Moeller of West Point, Iowa; and Julie (John Head) Davis of Frisco, Texas. There is also a plethora of loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Mary Krogmeier.

The visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 19th at Hoffman Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52002.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 20th at Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, 60 South Algona Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. A luncheon will follow the mass.

He will be laid to rest in Fort Madison, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the ALS Association of Florida, ALS Association of Iowa, or YMCA / YWCA of Dubuque, Iowa. The family would like to thank the staff at Mayo Clinic for all their work with Steve. Special thanks to Dr. Staff, Karla, Michelle, and our home health aide Mari. We are eternally grateful for the care you have given.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Steve’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Shirley A. Steuri

Shirley Ann Steuri, 87, of Earlville, died Friday, December 13, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA. The Funeral Service for Mrs. Steuri will be 10:30 AM Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Deacon Mike Ellis officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.

Shirley was born February 15, 1932, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Emil and Helen Bauer. On November 18, 1950, she married Paul Steuri in Dubuque, whom she met while visiting her sister-in-law in Monticello. He died August 22, 2014.

In 1955, Paul and Shirley purchased a family farm. Years later in 1959, they started a Rochester Silo dealership on the farm, and the business eventually moved to the north end of County Road X-47 in 1974. Shirley will be fondly remembered for her loving devotion to her family, especially her husband Paul and her grandchildren.

Survivors include daughters, Susan Tucker of Monticello, IA; Diane (Mike) Russell of Seattle, WA; Julie Steuri, of Dubuque, IA; Kathy (Jamey) Dirks of Cedar Rapids, IA; Patty Steuri of Earlville, IA; son, Steve (Wanda) Steuri of Monticello, IA; seven grandchildren, Jenny (Mike) Rose, Ashley Russell, Wesley Russell, Daryn Dirks, Deidra (Justen) Scranton, Jaryd Dirks, and Aaron Steuri; three great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Nicholas, and Avery; and a brother, Wayne (Betty) Bauer of Dubuque, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters, Rosemary Patters and Lorriane Krueger; a brother, LaVerne Bauer; a son-in-law, Jim Tucker; and a grandchild in infancy, Sheryl Tucker.

A memorial has been established for the American Heart Association.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque and all of her devoted health care providers.

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