Obituaries Archive

LaVonne F. Hoffman

LaVonne F. Hoffman, 91, of Dubuque died peacefully at Grand Meadows on Friday, February 28. 2020, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.

The family will receive guests from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 29th at Steeple Square, 101 East 15th Street where a prayer service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Private internment will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at a later date.

LaVonne was born on June 23, 1928 in Sherrill, Iowa daughter of Herman J. and Mary Susan (Jungblut) Nauman.

She married Robert B. Hoffman on November 27, 1947 at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Sherrill. He proceeded her in death on November 27, 2006 (their 59th wedding anniversary)

LaVonne was an excellent baker of breads and worked in that capacity at the Ryan House. She also later worked at Bishop’s Buffet. She was a volunteer at the Dubuque Arboretum and enjoyed tending to her many flower gardens that adorned her homes. She also had a love for reading, literally reading thousands of books.

LaVonne is survived by her children Bob (Faye) Hoffman, John (Sue) Hoffman, Kathy (John) Jeidy, Ed Hoffman, Nancy (Fred Wallace) Tauke, Bill (Julie) Hoffman, Laura (Brian) Barry, Andy Hoffman, Nick (Carol) Hoffman and Mark (Jayne Kotecki) Hoffman, 22 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings John (Ann) Nauman, Germaine Freiburger, Teresa Kroll, Agnes (Robert) O’Neill, Adele Peters and Margaret (Ken) Ziegenfuss, sisters-in-law Marge Nauman, DaLee Preston and Charlene Wiebold and brother-in-law Herbert Benn and many nieces and nephews,

LaVonne was preceded in death by her parents, grandson Christopher Tauke, sibilings Mildred Wirzbach, Gregory Nauman, Henry Nauman, Norbert Nauman, Herman Nauman, half brother Eldon Nauman, half sisters Marian Bales, Lucille Beau, Sister Eleanor Nauman, and Clara Spoden; in-laws Robert Wirzbach, Helen Nauman, Eileen Nauman, Leora Nauman, Loras Freiburger, Gene Kroll, George Peters, Jeanette Williams, Donna Benn, William Hoffman and Burton Hoffman.

The family would like to thank Dr. Shaw for his kind attention to our mother over several decades. In lieu of flowers, LaVonne requested memorials be given to the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens in her name.

Nina J. Jurisic

Nina June “Boots” Jurisic, 94, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at the Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Friday, March 13, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road. The funeral service for Mrs. Jurisic will be 1:00 PM Friday, March 13, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Reverend Dianne Grace as the officiant. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.

Boots was born October 1, 1925, in Dubuque, the daughter of George “Pat” and Minnie Jonas Avenarius. On April 15, 1946, she married George P. Jurisic in Dubuque. He died January 1, 1971.

She had worked at Mercy Medical Center in the cafeteria as a salad maker.

She was a member of the Eagles Club and was a foster grandparent. She was very close with her sisters and loved spending time with them.

Survivors include two sons, Gene Jurisic of Dubuque, and Terry (Debra) Jurisic of Eldridge, IA; six grandchildren, Gene Jurisic, Jr., Susana Jurisic, Harley Jurisic, Nicole (Allan) Vatnsdal, Joshua (Melanie) Jurisic, and Stephanie (Matthew) Arensdorff; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Ruth Ann Jurisic, one grandson, Christopher Jurisic, five brothers, Harold “Cyril”, Milton, Gerald, Norman and Eldon Avenarius, and three sisters, Mona “Sis” Fens, Delaine Vogt, and Minnetta “Nettie” Fortner.

The family thanks the 3rd floor staff at Stonehill Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for their loving care.

Memorials have been established for Stonehill Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque.

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

June M. (Kress) Friederick

June M. (Kress) Friederick, 76, of LaMotte Iowa had her last day in this life and began her new one on March 8th, 2020.

To honor June’s life, friends and family can join us at Midtown Marina in East Dubuque, IL on March 18th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for a celebration of a wonderful life she lived.

June was born on June 11, 1943 in Potosi, WI, the daughter of George and Viola (Bierman) Kress. She graduated from Potosi High School in 1961. She married Kenny Friederick on November 30th, 1963 in Dickeyville, WI.

June & Ken farmed in LaMotte Iowa their entire life together. June milked cows for 44 years and was great at her job. Along with working hard she was an excellent gardener, canner, and cook.

She loved euchre, poker, fishing, gambling, spending time at their cabin, enjoyed their time spent in Arizona and most of all laughing and having a good time. Her friends and family were her greatest joy.

June has always said “saying I love you doesn’t mean much, it’s showing it, that’s’ what counts!” She did by example, her advice, time, a helping hand, acceptance and loving nature. Her last amazing act of kindness was donating her body for research. Her humor and laughter were contagious. She will forever be missed.

Those left to cherish so many great memories are her husband of 56 years, Kenny Friederick; her sisters, Nell Leibfried and Diane Schaal; sisters-in-law Suzanne Kress, Carol & Carl Friederick, Ester & Clete Kruser, Carol, Janet and Pat Friederick; lots of nieces and nephews. Her 5 children, Renee (Brian) Ridenour, of Luana, Iowa, Tim (Dawn) Friederick, of St .Donatus IA, Rhonda (Dirk) Deutmeyer, of Epworth, IA, Tom Friederick (Jackie) of LaMotte, IA., and Jodi (Tim) Cook of Cascade, IA; 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Eldon Kress, John (Sandy) Kress & Pete Kress. Brother & Sister in laws Ralph (Florence), Joe (Mary), Earl, Donny, Shirley, Leo Friederick and Doug Schaal. No shortage of euchre players.

So much thanks to Hospice of Jackson Co. for their excellent care. June considered the nurses her friends.

In lieu of flowers please do a kind act for someone in her memory. Memorials will be split among her favorite charities.

Make people laugh, spend time with those who make you laugh
~June

Marie Dorothy Donar

Marie Dorothy Donar, 98, of Menominee, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community, in the company of her nephew Dan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, March 14, at Nativity BVM Catholic Church, Menominee, with the Rev. Peter Snieg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 P.M. on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the Parish and St. Ann’s Society rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Friends may also call from 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

Marie was born on August 8, 1921, at home in lower Menominee, the third of six children. She grew up in the Menominee and Galena area, attending school at “Dirty” Ridge School and Menominee School.

Marie farmed with her parents, brothers, sister and sister-in-law in the Menominee, East Dubuque, Dubuque and Galena areas, and later near Potosi. She spent many years living with Dan and Mary Kay and helped raise their family. Upon retirement, she resided once again in Menominee with her brothers and sister. As the surviving matriarch of the Donar family, she lived with Dan and Mary Kay in her final years. She devoted her life to the Blessed Virgin Mary and helping others.

Surviving are her nephews, Dan (Mary Kay) Donar, of Menominee, and Leo “Lee” (Vickie) Donar, of Hazel Green; nieces, Theresa (Lewis) Riniker, of Benton, and Linda (Don) Stierman, of Toledo and Brenda (Ron) Donar of Cuba City, many great-nieces and nephews, and many cousins, especially her first godchild, Barbara (Steve) Vogt.

She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Theresa (Bishop) Donar; four brothers John, Leo, Clem, and Nick; one sister, Anna Mae; one sister-in-law, Mary; and two great nieces, Rebecca Riniker and Alazaya Vickerman.

The family wishes to thank Galena Stauss Senior Care Community and their employees for the care provided to Marie.

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

Lily Jo Cricket Davis

Lily Jo Cricket Davis, 9-year-old daughter of Joshua and Jennifer (Thoma) Davis of Durango and formerly of Dubuque passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Funeral service will be at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12th, 2020 at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Family and friends may visit after 3:00 p.m. Thursday until time of service at the funeral home.

Lily was born on June 1, 2010 in Iowa City, the daughter of Joshua and Jennifer (Thoma) Davis. She attended Eisenhower School and was on the AYSO Soccer Team. She loved to dance and was a member of the Dubuque Dance Studio and Ainsley’s Angels running group. She also enjoyed swimming, being outdoors, riding horses and spending time with her dog “Miley”. She will be remembered for her infectious laugh.

Those left to cherish her memory include her parents; her siblings Aurora age 7, Kattarina age 4, and Pyper 17 months; her paternal grandparents Steve and Judy (Dieters) Davis; maternal grandparents John and Kelly (Dimmer) Thoma; maternal great grandparents Paul and Ruth Dimmer; her Godparents Jesse Davis and Angel Thoma; along with many aunts uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by an aunt, Jennifer Davis.

In lieu of flowers a Lily Davis memorial fund has been established.

Thank you to everyone for all their kind thoughts and prayers for Lily, and to Maya and Makayla at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinic Pediatrics for all their care and support.

Joan M. Hickson

Joan M. Hickson, 85, of Otter Creek, Iowa, passed away on Saturday evening, March 7, 2020 at her home.

A funeral mass celebrating her life will be held at 11 A.M. on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Otter Creek, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to the mass on Thursday beginning at 9:30 A.M. at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Joan Marie Hutchcroft was born on November 30, 1934 in Dubuque, Iowa, to James and Nora (Urbain) Hutchcroft. She grew up in rural Jackson County and graduated from high school in Dubuque. She married James Hickson on May 5, 1956 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Otter Creek. He preceded her in death in 1991.

Joan raised a family and farmed with her husband in the Otter Creek area for many years. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and its altar and rosary society.

Joan loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was always taking care of someone and was a “one of a kind” mother and grandmother who gave unconditional love. All of her children and grandchildren are left with precious memories.

Those left to honor her memory include children, Mary Lou (Greg) Rorah of Bellevue, IA, Linda (Steve) Mask of DeWitt, IA, Carol (Doug) Boyler of Bettendorf, IA, John Hickson of Otter Creek, IA, Lisa (Steve) Clark of Otter Creek, IA, and Chris (Heather) Hickson of Otter Creek, IA; 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jim (Eulaine) Hutchcroft of LaMotte, IA, and John (Sandi) Hutchcroft of Dubuque, IA; a sister, Georgia (Jim) Willging of Dubuque, IA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Charlie Bergfeld of Peosta, IA, Charles and Rita Hickson of Dubuque, IA, and Dellene and John Till Jr. of LaMotte, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers Dannie Hutchcroft and Bob (Leny) Hutchcroft, a sister Emma Jean Bergfeld, and a grandson Dylan Hickson.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Joan M. Hickson memorial fund has been established.

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

Sister Mary Barbara Rastatter, PBVM

Sister Mary Barbara Rastatter, PBVM, (formerly Sister Mary Arthur) 86, died on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Mount Loretto Motherhouse, 2360 Carter Road, Dubuque IA.

Funeral Services will be Friday, March 13, 2020 at 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Chapel, Sisters of the Presentation, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West. Friends may call from 4:00-7:00 pm on Thursday, March 12 2020, at Sacred Heart Chapel, where there will be a vigil service at 7:00 pm.

Sister Mary Barbara, daughter of Arthur and Beatrice (Theis) Rastatter, was born Barbara Ann on January 25, 1934, in Dubuque, IA. She entered the Sisters of the Presentation from Dubuque on September 8, 1953 and professed her perpetual vows on August 22, 1961.

She attended Clarke College, Dubuque IA and earned a Bachelor of Arts from American Conservatory of Music, Chicago and a Master of Arts from University of Northern IA, Cedar Falls.

Sister Barbara served as an elementary and secondary music teacher at Catholic schools in Iowa, including Algona, Farley, Cedar Falls, Epworth and Peosta, and in Timber Lake, South Dakota; she served in pastoral ministry at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Waterloo, Iowa, and St. Anthony Parish, Dubuque (1993, 1998-2000). She was music consultant for the PBVM congregation from 1975 to 1981, and served in congregational leadership from 1991 to 1998. She also served as Director of Social Care and Senior Ministries in Chicago. She celebrated her 60th Jubilee in 2013 and stated “I am grateful for the countless blessings through the years, but most of all, I give thanks for the privilege of making the journey with so many Presentation companions! My hope is that together we will strive to keep Nano’s dream alive and that we will always be willing to walk ‘one pace beyond.’ She retired to Mount Loretto in 2013, participating in community prayer and service and listening to music and visiting with family and friends.

Surviving is her sister, Miriam Rastatter, sisters-in-law, Pat (Charles) Rastatter and Maryann (Paul) Rastatter, nieces, nephews, and the Sisters of the Presentation with whom she shared her life for 67 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Jeanne (Norbert) Willging, and Lo-E (Joe) Miller, and her brothers, Charles, David and Paul.

The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of the Presentation, 2360 Carter Road, Dubuque, IA 52001 or online at: www.dbqpbvms.org.

Ann T. Dietzel

Ann T. Dietzel, 95, of 3485 Windsor Avenue, formerly of Alverno Apartments, Dubuque, died on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Stonehill Care Center, Dubuque, Iowa.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville, Wisconsin, with Rev. Bernard Rott and Rev. Paul McManus officiating.  Burial will be in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Dickeyville.  Friends may call from 9-10:45 a.m. at the church before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is in charge of the arrangements.

Ann was born on April 23, 1924, in Dickeyville, the daughter of Henry & Helena (Busch) Dietzel.  Ann moved to Dubuque in 1967 and was a self-employed beautician for most of her life.  She had a strong devotion to her church and the Blessed Mother.  She was a member of Holy Ghost Church in Dubuque and later, Holy Ghost Church in Dickeyville.  She was a member of the 3rd Order of St. Francis and the Power of Prayer.  She was a Eucharistic Minister at Mercy Medical Center for many years.

Ann enjoyed gardening and flowers and was a wonderful cook and baker who will be long remembered for her delicious roast beef dinners and raspberry and rhubarb desserts.  She loved traveling, especially vacationing “Up North” in Wisconsin.  Ann dearly loved her nieces and nephews, her great-nieces and great-nephews and her great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews and would help them in any way that she could.  Ann had a special way of making everyone around her feel like the most important person in the world.

Surviving are her godson, Gene (Lois) Dietzel of Dickeyville and their family; her sister-in-law, Lucella Dietzel of Dickeyville; numerous nieces and nephews and their families; and her very good friends at Alverno Apartments and Stonehill Care Center.

She was preceded in death by her fiancé, Maynard Langmeier; her parents; two brothers, Bernard (Marcella) Dietzel and Ambrose Dietzel; three sisters, Marie Dietzel, Leona (Lavern) Digman and Angeline (Leonard) Digman; a nephew, Roland Dietzel; a great-nephew, Brian Muller; and a great niece, Katie Hartke.

An Ann T. Dietzel Memorial Fund has been established.

Ann’s family would like to thank the staff at Stonehill Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for all the wonderful care they provided for Ann. 

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

Richard A. Kay

Richard “Rick” A. Kay, 71, of Dickeyville, Wisconsin, died Thursday, March 5, 2020, at home. A Memorial Service will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2020, at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City with Calvin Hughes officiating. Friends may call from noon to 2:45 p.m. Monday at the funeral home before the service.

Rick was born on February 27, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Edward H. and Dorothy B. (Herndobler) Kay. He married Alice T. Pluemer on July 1, 1972, at St. Andrew’s Church, Tennyson, Wisconsin. Rick was a math teacher at Dubuque Senior High School for 30+ years.

While attending UW-Platteville Rick played college football. Later he played semi-professional football and coached high school football. Rick enjoyed woodworking and was an avid collector of model trains. He also tutored neighborhood children. Rick loved family–his wife, daughters and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Alice; two daughters, Sarah (Shawn) Barbian, Oak Creek, WI, and Megan (Andrew) Bergholz, Whitefish Bay, WI; his grandchildren, Ava Barbian and Nolan, Owen and Madeline Bergholz; a sister, Nancy Zaborski, Couer d’Alene, ID; and two brothers, William (Judith) Kay, Mequon, WI, and Donald (Heather) Kay, Salt Lake City, UT.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Andrew Zaborski.

In lieu of flowers, a Richard “Rick” Kay Memorial Fund has been established.

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

Debra J. Fath

Debra J. “Debbie” (Fondell) Fath, age 63, of Dubuque, was called home unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at home.  To celebrate Debbie’s life, family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  To honor Debbie’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, March 9, 2020, at Behr Funeral Home, with Deacon John Stierman officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Debbie was born on August 28, 1956, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Richard A. and Mary Ellen (Ferguson) Fondell.

Debbie was a graduate of Stephen Hempstead High School and then took some college classes and earned her realtor’s license.  She was a hard worker and was employed for 28 years with Executive Management in the office.  She was united in marriage to Mark Kohn Sr., in 1973, and they were blessed with a son together.  Debbie was later united in marriage to the love of her life, Steven Fath, whom she actually met in grade school, in July of 1991, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.  In her free time, Debbie loved to watch crime tv shows, with NCIS being her favorite by far, she would watch and re-watch every episode.  She also enjoyed attending plays and musicals, and occasionally trying her luck at the Diamond Jo Casino.  Beyond a doubt, Debbie’s family was her entire world, she enjoyed shopping trips with the girls and going out to eat at her favorite restaurants.  We are truly heartbroken at losing Debbie so suddenly in our daily lives, and will miss her more than words can ever express.  We love you Debbie and will cherish all of the memories made throughout the years for all Eternity.

Those left to cherish Debbie’s memory include

her husband,
Steven Fath, Dubuque, IA;

her children,
Mark (fiancé Jessica Hennings) Kohn, Dubuque, IA
and Kayla (Daren) Shaffer, Dubuque, IA;

her grandchildren,
Megan, Alex, Tyler and Aubreigh;

her great-grandchildren,
Ashlynn, Owen, and Kinsley;

her siblings,
Richard “Rick” Fondell, Marshalltown, IA,
Linda Shepherd, Dubuque, IA,
Michael Fondell, Dubuque, IA,
Vicki Gearhart, Dubuque, IA
and Brian J. (Jennifer) Fondell, Dubuque, IA.

and really good and close friends,
Carol Copeland and Tom Swift, both of Dubuque, IA.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents; and a nephew, Jared Fondell.

Memorials will be accepted by the family to be distributed among her favorite charities.

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

Gladys J. Kruger

Gladys Jeanette Kruger, 97, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Red Wing, MN, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2020, with her family beside her in Dubuque.

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Donna J. Durkop

Donna J. “Jeannie” Durkop, 73, of Monmouth, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020, at WestWing Place in DeWitt, Iowa.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 A.M., Monday, March 9, 2020, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be prior to the service from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa.

Donna Jean Mussmann was born on April 24, 1946 in Clinton, Iowa, to Harold and Adala (Schmidt) Mussman.  She attended school in Goose Lake.  She married Duane D. Durkop, Sr. on July 17, 1965 in Preston, Iowa.  He preceded her in death on December 12, 2009.

Early in her marriage Donna had worked at the Speaker Factory in Sabula. She then became a homemaker and mother.  She enjoyed reading, watching television, making jewelry, gardening, grilling and family get-togethers.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Duane Durkop Jr. of Maquoketa, IA, Deanna Durkop of Monmouth, IA, Dawn Durkop of Monmouth, IA, and Donald Durkop of Monmouth, IA; siblings, Lois McCluskey, Frieda Lundin, Mary Ellen Seeser, Thomas (Mickey) Mussmann and Jane (John) VanHorn, all of Clinton, and Beverly (James) Galloway and Robert Mussmann, both of Low Moor; brother-in-law, Norman Pease of Miles, IA; and sisters-in-law, Sharon Mussmann of Bryant, IA, Linda Mussmann of Teeds Grove, IA and Barb Mussmann of Dubuque, IA; and very special family friends, Melissa Cutler and Robert Errthum.  She was preceded by her parents, her husband, a daughter Darla in 1967, a grandchild Tricia Ann in 2004, 5 brothers Arnold, Leighton, Marvin, Frederick and James, and 1 sister Judith Pease.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Donna J. “Jeannie” Durkop memorial fund has been established.

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

Joseph J. Meyer,

Joseph John “Joe” Meyer, 79, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Stonehill Care Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Saint Patrick Catholic Church, with Msgr. Thomas Toale officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation for Joe will begin at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the church until time of mass. The Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Joe was born on May 5, 1940, in Dubuque the son of Arthur and Rose (Kolfenbach) Meyer. He graduated from Loras College and received his master’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa. He served in the Iowa Army National Guard. He married Sharon Cahill in 1966 at Saint Patrick’s Church. Joe was a self-employed stockbroker for many years, never really retiring.

Joe had a passion for golf and played in many tournaments. He was proud of his 2 handicap and winning the city championship. He was the first member of Eagle Ridge Golf Club.

He is survived by his wife Sharon, a son Steven Meyer of Davenport, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Robert and Jonneal Cahill and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Theresa in infancy, and a sister-in-law Kay Miller.

Memorials may be given to Stonehill or Hospice of Dubuque.

Sharon and Steve would like to thank the staff at Stonehill and Hospice of Dubuque for all the wonderful care they provided for Joe.

Roselynn J. D. Ruggles

Roselynn Judy Diane Ruggles, 3 months old, of Dubuque, was called home unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at MercyOne Dubuque. To celebrate Roselynn’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. To honor Roselynn’s life, we will begin sharing memories of her immediately following visitation at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday at Behr Funeral Home.

Roselynn was born to Emily McIntyre Lang and Jarrod Ruggles on November 11th, 2019. She was welcomed by her 3 big brothers Daniel Lang Jr., Jarrod Ruggles Jr., and Kayden Ruggles, as well as one big sister Maylynn Lang.

Before passing away Roselynn, fondly known as Rosie, made a great impact on this world. With her constant smiles and laughs she was always able to make any situation better. As a daddy’s girl, Jarrod was easily her favorite person although she was loved widely and will be missed greatly.

Aside from her parents and siblings, she is survived by her grandparents: Robyn McIntyre, Phil (Amanda) McClain, Eduardo Robles, and Tina (Roth) Ruggles. Her great-grandparents: Duane Roth and Judy (Robert) Roth, and her great great-grandma: Marge Roth. Her aunts and uncles: Francisco Robles, Kayla Robles, Antonio Robles, Tiana Robles, Cheyanne Robles, Tequillia Robles, Carlos Robles, Jaylynn Robles, Miranda Robles, Eric (Danielle) McIntyre, Elcy McIntyre, Elaina (Tyler) Bottoms, Ellie McIntyre, and Ellamay McIntyre. Her great aunts and uncles: Duane Roth, Tracey Roth, Robert (Amy) McIntyre, Roger McIntyre, Randy (Mindy) McIntyre, Renee McIntyre (Martin), and Rebecca McIntyre.

Roselynn is preceded in death by her grandparents, Rose (McIntyre) Valentine and Roger McIntyre; her great aunts, Tammy Roth and Katie McIntyre; as well as great great-grandpa, Ambrose Roth.

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

Frederick R. Wagener

Frederick Richard Wagener, 90 years of age, of Dubuque passed away February 26, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service are in the care of arrangements.

Rick was born June 7, 1929 in the village of Valley Stream, New York to Frederick R. and Emma (Langenfass) Wagener and as younger brother to Dorothy Cunningham.

Early on, Rick developed an interest in the stock market as a runner on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at Wall Street. Rick later apprenticed as an engraver at his father’s company KayDeck Engraving in New York City, beginning a life-long career in the printing and engraving industry that was interrupted only when enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.

On March 11, 1950, he was joined in holy matrimony to Elizabeth Sullivan at the First Methodist Church in Richmond Hill New York. From this marriage, Rick was gifted with three daughters: Lisa (Jerry) Charley, Leslie Dearborn, and Kellie (Jim) Bodeker-Goranson. He encouraged his daughters to be independent, strong, and to pursue their desires. After the loss of Elizabeth in 1989, Rick was joined in marriage to Penny Marchman on 17 July 1993, expanding his family to include Lisa Carole (Roc) Kemmerer, Christy (Peter) Middleton, and Michael (Stephanie) Marchman.

Upon accepting a position with Regency Thermographers, Rick was instrumental in growing its business, opening several plants nationwide. Eventually, this led him to Dubuque, Iowa and the creation of a central midwestern hub for the company. After retiring in 1995 from his long career with Regency, Rick devoted time to his family and friends.

There was rarely a golf course that Rick did not like and never a rack of ribs he cooked that his family did not savor. Rick was a musician, an artist, and a businessman with a strong passion for providing for his family. Despite his best efforts and enduring patience, his considerable business skills and Wall Street savvy were not passed on to his family – sadly, neither was his smoked ribs expertise. Although his passion for politics and family stories will be missed, the true loss is the steadfast foundation he provided to family and friends by serving as a beacon for leadership, values, and loyalty.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Dorothy, and many other family and friends. He is survived by his wife Penny, his daughters, step-daughters, and step-son, as well as his grandchildren Brooke (Jake) Dearborn-Huston, Bailey Bodeker, Connor Bodeker, Jackson Middleton, Grace Middleton, and Cian Bodeker. Lastly, Rick’s canine companion Piper remains waiting for her dad to return home.

The family would like to thank Dr S. Halawa and Dr. R. Kettelkamp as well as the caring and supportive staff at St. Luke’s hospital, including the intensive care unit, the 4th floor cardiac center, and the Interventional Radiology team, which includes Rick’s daughter Leslie Wagener Dearborn.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Rick’s name to St. Luke’s Hospital or to the Children’s Miracle Network.

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