Obituaries Archive

Richard T. Sheldon

Richard T. “Dick” Sheldon, age 90, of Dubuque, passed away at 7:05 p.m., on Friday, November 13, 2020, at ManorCare Health Services.  To celebrate Dick’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main 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 Dick’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Grandview United Methodist Church, 3342 John Wesley Drive, with Pastor Tom Shinkle officiating.  Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Dubuque Post 6.

Richard was born on December 20, 1929, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Donald and Joanne (Glantz) Sheldon.

Dick honorably served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He was quite proud of his military service and was a loyal member of the American Legion Dubuque Post 6.  He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Namie Aoki, on March 25, 1957, in Tokyo, Japan.  They were blessed with 2 sons, and 50 wonderful years of marriage, before Namie sadly passed away on August 26, 2016.  Dick was a dedicated provider for his family who was employed with John Deere Dubuque Works for 31 years until his retirement in 1987.  In his free time, Dick could be often be found at his favorite fishing hole, playing cards with family and friends, or outside working in the garden.  He was an excellent cook and loved to make meals for the family.  Dick was also a creature of habit, and he and Namie could be found every Thursday trying their luck at the local casinos.  His faith was an integral part of his life as was evidenced by his long time membership with Grand View United Methodist Church.  Beyond a doubt, Dick’s family meant the world to him, he spent time with them whenever he could and always looked forward to the grandkids visits.  We are saddened by Dick’s passing from this life to the next, but know that he is now free of pain, and happily reunited with his beloved wife, son and all of his family members in Heaven.

Those left to cherish Dick’s memory include

his son,
Timothy (Leah) Sheldon, Dubuque, IA;

his grandchildren,
Bryce Sheldon,
Brittany Sheldon,
Blaine (Maggie McGonigle) Sheldon, Chicago, IL
and Ryan Sheldon, Denver, CO;

his brother,
Joe (Jane) Sheldon, Brooksville, FL;

and his former daughter-in-law,
Anne (Martin) Mikulich, Chicago, IL.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Namie Sheldon; a son, Donald Sheldon; and his siblings, William (Eleanor) Sheldon, Thomas Sheldon, James Sheldon and Donna Meyer.

Dick’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff of ManorCare and Hospice of Dubuque for taking such good care of Dick and his entire family.

Memorials will be accepted by the family to be distributed among his favorite charities and may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Richard Sheldon Family.

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

Kathleen M. Weydert

Kathleen M. “Kathy” (Haggerty) Weydert, age 65, of Dubuque, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at MercyOne Dubuque, surrounded by her loving family.  To celebrate Kathy’s life, private family services will be held.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is helping the family.

Kathy was born on July 8, 1955, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of John M. and Jean A. (Fransen) Haggerty.

Kathy attended St. Raphael’s Grade School and graduated from Dubuque Senior High School, Class of 1973.  After school, she began working at Mercy Hospital in central sterilization, and would work there for over 30 years.  She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Joe Weydert, on September 15, 1978, at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque, and they would be blessed with 3 children.  Kathy was never one to sit still and loved getting out and about.  In her younger days she and her sister, Maureen, were members of the Dubuquettes Drill Team for a few years.  She was also a long time member of the Loyal Order of Moose, WOTM Chapter 850, where she served as a past president.  In her free time, Kathy liked to venture to the Q Casino to try her luck, and enjoyed going to Bingo with friends.  She loved listening to 60’s and 70’s music and has attended several concerts with Joe throughout the years.  Kathy’s favorite thing to do was to spend time with her family.  She especially enjoyed it when the gatherings took place at Happy Joe’s Pizza.  We are truly heartbroken at losing Kathy here with us, and will miss her tremendously.

Those left to cherish Kathy’s memory include

her husband,
Joe Weydert, Dubuque, IA;

her 3 children,
Stephanie Weydert,
Brian (Sara Luchtenburg) Weydert
and Kelly (Mark Dague Jr.) Weydert, all of Dubuque;

and her siblings,
Maureen (Steve) Kennedy, Asbury, IA,
Tim (Lori) Haggerty, Muskegon, MI,
Dan (Cheryl) Haggerty, Lawler, IA
and Tom (Sandy) Haggerty, Dubuque, IA;

several nieces and nephews;

and her in-laws,
Elaine (John) Tracey, Epworth, IA,
Jim (Donna) Weydert, Peosta, IA,
Lois (Allen) Laughlin, Epworth, IA,
Jack (Jeanne) Weydert, Dubuque, IA,
Joyce (Irwin) Horsfield, Epworth, IA,
Janet (Ron) Pitz, Peosta, IA,
Tom (Donna) Weydert, Farley, IA,
David (Judy) Weydert, Dubuque, IA,
Jerome (Marty) Weydert, Dubuque, IA,
Marilyn (John) Kettmann, Bellevue, IA,
Marlene Kramer, Farley, IA
and Bill (Janice) Weydert, Peosta, IA.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Patrick Haggerty; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Elmer and Delores (Kelchen) Weydert; and 2 brothers-in-law, Gery Weydert and Lloyd Kramer.

Kathy’s family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff of Luther Manor for all of the professional and kind care they have provided for Kathy the past 2 years.  Also thanks to the staff of Mercy Hospital for their kindness and compassion these past days.

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

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

Patricia E. Barker

Patricia E. Barker, 76, of Otter Creek passed away on November 3, 2020 at home.

No public visitation or service will be held. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Patricia was born on June 1, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Leo and Mary Doran. She worked for Aladdin Dry Cleaners in Dubuque.

She is survived by her son Brian Elbert of Villa Ridge, MO; two grandchildren; her sister Nellie Hagen, of Badger, MN along with nieces and nephews.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, her son Robert C. Barker Jr., and a brother Leo.

Thank you to Patricia’s in-home care takers for their wonderful care and kindness they gave for over 20 years.

Jo Ann Perry

Angie K. Schmidt

Angie K. Schmidt, 60, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on November 3rd, 2020 at home.

Family and friends may gather from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 7th, 2020 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road.

Angie was born on February 4, 1960 in Hazel Green, WI the daughter of Jerry Adams Sr. and Joan Anita (Boldt) Adams. She married Daryl Schmidt on December 17, 1976 in Bellevue, Iowa. She was previously employed with Five Point Mart for several years.

Angie enjoyed campfires, having a cold one with friends and singing karaoke with family and friends. She loved to cook and garden; and this life will never be the same without the family problem solver. She will be missed by all who loved her.

She is survived by her husband Daryl; two children Jennifer Moris and Richard (Arica) Schmidt; her honorary daughter Bobbie Jo (Brandon) Rondeau and their children Camrin and Gage. Her grandchildren Justin Moris, Colby Moris, Callie Moris, Madyson Schmidt, Preston Schmidt and Monica Schmidt; three great grandchildren Maelynne Moris, Amara Moris and Bexley Moris. Her father Jerry Adams Sr.; mother-in-law Anna Schmidt; and siblings Jerry (Pete) Adams Jr., Eric (Dawn) Adams, Dee (Kent) Carr and Ina Mae (Robert) Henson and lastly her two furry children Lucy and Elmer.

She was preceded in death by her mother Joan, her brother Allen Robert Adams Sr., nephew Jakob Adams, father-in-law Leonard Schmidt, sisters-in-law Kathy Adams and Thresa Adams, her best friend Linda Taylor and her beloved yappers Peanut, Otis and Buddy.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque, your guidance and care helped us get through this and made it easier.

Raphael J. Tigges

Raphael J. “Ray” Tigges of Saint Catherine, Iowa passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital a day short of his 84th birthday. Due to Covid and our desire to keep all of our friends and family safe, a Private Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2020 at Saint Catherine Catholic Church with Fr. David Ambrosy officiating. Burial will be in the church Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the American Legion Post #6 and the United States Army, Iowa National Guard. A livestream of the funeral, committal and Military Honors will be on the Leonard Funeral Home Facebook page.

Ray was born on November 11, 1936 the son of Arthur and Marcella (Maro) Tigges. Ray was a United States Army Veteran. He married Rosemary “Rosie” Rolwes on October 29, 1960 at Saint Francis Church in Balltown.  Ray worked for the former Dubuque Packing Company for over 27 years. He also owned and operated Ray Tigges Body Shop, which started out with him painting tractors in his back yard and later grew into a full-service auto body shop which he ran until he retired. Ray also developed the subdivision, Overland View, where he lived and loved to keep busy helping his neighbors and friends.

He was a member of the Saint Catherine Holy Name Society, the Tri-State Country Dancers, Key West Sportsman Club, and the Domino Club. He was very proud of his 1957 Ford Fairlane and could often be found cruising around the area with Rosie. He also loved to travel and took many trips with Rosie and their friends.  Ray was a wonderful father and grandfather and was known for his big laugh and frequent shenanigans.

Ray is survived by his four children; Dan (Carmen) Tigges of Rochester Hills, MI, Laurie (Kevin)  Kelleher, of Dubuque, Connie (Brian) Tauke, of Rock Island, IL, and Karen (Rob) Powers of Dubuque, as well as his ten grandchildren; David (Stephanie) and Kyle Tigges, Nick, Nathan, and Noah Kelleher, Kirsten, Jacob, and Sam Tauke, Trevor and Tyler Powers and four great grandchildren; Diana, Sylvia, Augustus “Gus” and Atticus Tigges.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Rosie, and a sister Callista Decker.

Ray’s family would like to thank the large circle of friends and neighbors who supported Dad over the years.

Diane R. Buhr

Diane Rose (Vandermillen) Buhr, 84, of East Dubuque, IL, was welcomed to God’s Garden on Thursday, November 12, 2020, while holding her daughter’s hand at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque.

A public Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Peter Snieg officiating.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

A private visitation for family only will be at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque.

Diane was born on July 23, 1936, in East Dubuque, IL, the daughter of Charles and Sylvia (Yonda) Vandermillen. She attended St. Mary’s grade school, East Dubuque, and graduated from St. Columbkille’s high school, Dubuque. She was very proud to say that throughout her 12 years, she never missed a day of school.

Diane was married to Vic Buhr Jr. for 20 years. Together they had three children and ran the Club Safari, AKA the best darn supper club in town! If you didn’t get the pleasure of spending time with her there, you may remember seeing her smiling face years later at the check-out counter at Kmart. Further down the road, enter Richard Meyer, a long time East Dubuquer who caught her eye and her love for over 20 years until his passing in 2018.

Diane spoke of her children and grandchildren with such pride, but let’s face it, nothing gave her more joy than her precious great-grandchildren and her immaculate garden. If a weed even dared to poke its nose up, it was off with its head! She was as sarcastic as she was sweet, skinny but strong, and one classy lady, to say the least!

Diane was a long-time member of St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque where she showed her devotion and commitment by spending one hour a week at the adoration chapel from the day it was built until she was no longer able due to the pandemic.

Left to carry on her memory are her three children, Vic III (Beth) Buhr, of LaCrosse, WI; Shelly (Rich) Rehfeldt, of Dubuque, IA; and Mark Buhr, of St. Cloud, MN; her five grandchildren, Vic IV, Christi (Brent), Amber (Nathan), Mandi (Mitch) and Matthew; seven step-grandchildren, Cade (Kristine), Raeanna, Michaela (Michael), Miranda, Elizabeth, Oliver and Torrell; six great-grandchildren, McKenna, Lauren, Natalie, Adeline, Walter, and Lila; and two step-great-grandchildren, Carter and Kaylee ; two sisters, Dolores Arnold, of East Dubuque, IL; and Dorothy (Donnie) Bohnsack, of Galena, IL.

We may have lost our poet, our peace-maker, our best friend, and one incredible cook, but God’s Garden has never looked so grand as it will in the years ahead.

A heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses, CNAs and staff on the surgical floor at MercyOne Dubuque.

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

Donald J. Belken

Donald Joseph Belken, 74, of East Dubuque, IL passed away after a brief battle with Covid-19

at 4:30am on November 12th, 2020, at ManorCare of Dubuque IA.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a graveside service will be held at a later date at the East Dubuque Cemetery. The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is serving the family.

Donald was born on May 22, 1946, in Menominee, IL, the son of Luella (Hilby) and Clem Belken.  Don was one of 7 children. Don was a handyman, he worked with his bare hands and took great pride in his work.  He worked many jobs in construction, carpentry and fabrication.  He was employed at Capital Industrial Fabricators of Countryside and Foote Brothers Gear company in Downers Grove.

Don and Lois married on February 10, 1996, they loved and cared for one another for nearly 25 years.

He is survived by his three children, Lisa (Mark) Smelcer of Plainfield, IL, Allison (Mark) Schwabedeissen of Plainfield, IL and Greg Belken of Lombard, IL; seven grandchildren, Zach, Luke, and Dylan Smelcer, Jaxon & Joshua Schwabedessen, and Gabi and Brody Belken; two step sons, Dan Dalberg, of East Dubuque, IL and Greg (Lori) Dalberg, of Dubuque; three step-grandchildren, Samantha Harvey and Carly & Seth Dalberg and his his former spouse and mother of his children Sandra Landers of Plainfield IL; his siblings, Delbert (Ruth) Belken of East Dubuque, IL, Gerald “Jake” (Julie) Belken of Menominee, IL, Helen “Heidi” (Francis) Vosberg of Louisburg, WI, Joyce Ann Vaassen of Dickeyville, WI, and Joan (Jeff) Wieser of White Bear Lake, MN; a sister-in-law, JoAnn Belken of Easst Dubuque, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his loving wife Lois Belken, his grand-daughter Amelia Schwabedessen, his parents Clem and Luella Belken and a brother Dallas “Snoz” Belken.

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

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses and staff at ManorCare of Dubuque for the care and hospitality they provided to Don over the several years he resided.  Special thanks to our cousin Robin Place, it was good knowing that someone from the family was on staff to see Dad as he transitioned this life.

Rebecca A. Torres

Rebecca A. (Long, Greve) Torres, age 65, of Dubuque, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Ennoble Manor.  To celebrate Rebecca’s life, a private family reading will be done by Pastor Maxx Tone.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is helping the family.

Rebecca was born on October 21, 1955, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Roy J. and Beverly (Haskell) Long.

Rebecca married Freddie Torres on October 20, 1995, at Grace Community Church, where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and was the Pastor’s assistant.  She was a 1973 graduate of Stephen Hempstead High School.  Rebecca enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, crafts, and her various volunteer opportunities throughout the years.  She was always eager to help a person in need.  Rebecca will be remembered for her humor and generosity.  She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends.

Those left to cherish Rebecca’s memory include;

her husband,
Freddie Torres, Dubuque, IA;

a son,
Adam Greve, Dubuque, IA;

2 daughters,
Elizabeth (Henry) Ayala, Pearl City, HI
and Sarah (Russ) Schlotfeldt, Dubuque, IA;

her best friend and sister,
Raechel (Jim) Cole, Dubuque, IA
and 4 other sisters;

and 6 grandchildren,
Kyler and Gabriel Ball, Marissa Weiner, and Kayden, Trevian and Zakarian Ayala.

Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Nick Long; special friend, Linda Hayes; and a grandson, Kael H. Ball.

The family would like to thank Dr. Hermann, Hospice of Dubuque and Ennoble for their wonderful care.

In lieu of flowers memorials will be accepted by the family to be distributed among her favorite charities and may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Rebecca Torres Family.

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

Donald E. Lemer

Donald E. Lemer, 72, of Bellevue, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Mercy One in Dubuque.

Private Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue.  Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery in La Motte.

No Public Visitation

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the St. Joseph Bellevue – Sts. Peter & Paul Springbrook Facebook page, on their You Tube Channel and on Bellevue Cable TV Channel 37.

Donald was born August 26, 1948, the son of John and Hazel (Millman) Lemer.  Donald loved to tell stories and they got better with time.  He loved being around kids, country/western music, western shows on TV, and the occasional trip to the casino.  Donald enjoyed spending the holidays with his family and his goal was to get a drivers license. We can picture him now driving his car, smiling, and drinking a Cherry Pepsi.  He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his siblings, Leland (Joan) Hingtgen, Sharon (Gene) Konrardy, and Diane (Steve) Dougherty; 16 nieces and nephews and their families; and a sister in-law, Ruth Hingtgen.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Eldon Lemer and Lloyd “Butch” Hingtgen.

Condolences may be mailed to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service  100 N. 6^th St. Bellevue, IA  52031 c/o Donald Lemer Family.

Donald’s family asks everyone to sign the online guestbook and leave a condolence at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com.

Gerald P. Morhardt

Gerald P. Morhardt, 88, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the Galena Stauss Senior Care Community.

Gerald was born on March 10, 1932 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Jake and Sadie (Altfillisch) Morhardt.  He was united in marriage to Donna Falancer on September 16, 1961 at St. Michael’s Church in Galena, IL.

Gerry grew up on farms in the Elizabeh and Scales Mound area.  He attended Elizabeth Schools and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict from September 29, 1952 to September 4, 1954.

After the service he worked for the Jo Daviess Service Company, was a milk hauler and farmed with his Dad until after his father’s death, then took over the family dairy farm.

Surviving is his wife Donna, a brother, Richard (Marjorie Colin) Morhardt of Scales Mound; six nieces and nephews and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Sadie; two children in infancy; his sister, Patricia (Ed) Meyer; in-laws, Kenneth and Mary Falancer, James (Mary Ann Pask) Falancer; a nephew, David Hesselbacher and great-nephew, Andrew Trebian.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Due to the Covid-19 virus a Celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Burial was in the Scales Mound Township Cemetery.  The Miller & Steinke Funeral Home of Scales Mound assisted the family.

Elizabeth Roth

Elizabeth Roth, 70, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

In respect of health and well-being for all, there will be a private family service for Liz.  It will be live streamed on the Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home Facebook page on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 11:00 am.  Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Liz was born on June 10, 1950 in Bellevue, Iowa; the daughter of Robert B. and Jeanette M. (Freund) Roling.  As a child, many called her “Betty Jean”.  In 1968 she graduated from Marquette High School.  She married Michael A. Roth on June 7, 1969.  That same year she graduated from Capri Cosmetology College in Dubuque and began her career at Dot’s salon in Bellevue.  In 1980 Liz opened her own salon, The Hair Shanty, in Bellevue where she worked until her retirement in 2012.  Liz was active and held a variety of leadership positions in the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce.

As a lifelong resident of Bellevue, Liz was an active and loved member of the community.  She was bubbly and friendly, caring and giving, kind and compassionate to all.  Liz was an amazing soul, always full of spirit, and always amongst friends; she was “Lizzie”.  She will be so deeply missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Mike; daughters Jodi (Scott) Felderman and Stephanie (Eddie) Fadel; grandchildren Paige, Audrey, Ellie, and Quinn; and the entire Roth clan.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws Russell and Corrine Roth, and her very special aunt Muriel Young.

In lieu of flowers, memorials and condolences may be mailed to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service 100 N. 6^th St. Bellevue, IA 52031 c/o Elizabeth Roth Family.

Liz’s family asks everyone to sign the online guestbook and leave a condolence at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com.

Roger R. Bailie

Roger Ralph Bailie, age 94, of Platteville, WI, formerly of Lancaster, WI, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Park Place Memory Care in Platteville.  He was born on October 14, 1926, the son of Ralph and Hilda E. (Kasper) Bailie. Roger married Virginia M. (Nodorft) Martin on October 11, 1949, and together they farmed south of Lancaster.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and picnics with his family.

Roger is survived by his children: Susan (James) Heer, Connie (Rod) Morris, Dennis (Mary) Bailie, Julie (Gene) Oyen, Dave (Chris) Bailie, and Terry (Sue) Bailie; 17 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Larry Pink; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; a daughter, Dawn Pink; and 3 sisters: Lucille (Warren) Koeller, Dorothy (Burdette) King, and Beatrice (Ray) Grobstick.

Private family services will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster with Pastor David Kim officiating.  Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster.  A celebration of Roger’s life will be held at a future date.  Cards of condolences may be sent to P.O. Box 30, Lancaster, WI 53813.  The Martin Schwartz Funeral Home and Crematory in Lancaster is entrusted with his services.

Online condolences: www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

Donna M. Meyer

Donna Mae Meyer, 80, of Dubuque, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Private family services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 20, at Linwood Cemetery and will be live streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home Facebook Page. A Celebration of Life to take place at First Presbyterian Church Dubuque at a future date.

Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com .

Donna was born June 30, 1940 in Dubuque, the daughter of Edward and Vivian (Lewis) Davis. She married Russell T. Meyer in 1959 at First Presbyterian Church in Dubuque. He preceded her in death on October 8, 1993.

Donna was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother, playing a principal role in raising many of her grandchildren. Donna worked for the Rich and Sue Whitty family for many years as caretaker to Justin and Nathan, she loved the boys like her own grandchildren. She was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Dubuque. Donna enjoyed spending time with her family and going to lunch with her friends.

Donna is survived by her children, Greg (Nikkii) Meyer of North Carolina, Daniel Meyer (Elise) of Green Bay, WI, Laura Henderson of Pleasant Hill, Diane Heiken of Dubuque, and Michael (Nancy) Meyer of Cedar Rapids; 13 grandchildren, Brittany, James, Shana, Mason, Sam, Kama, and Sylvie Meyer, Jessica Brassfield and Dylan Henderson, Hunter, Naomi, Elias, and Jonah Brehm; 6 great grandchildren, Amariah, Avayah, Carter, Daniel, Aliza, and Brooklyn. In addition to her husband,

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles and George Davis; and her sisters, Ruth Griesinger and Arlene Wilbricht.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Saint Jude Children’s Hospital, or Cozy Corner.

Delbert L. Weber

Delbert Lester Weber, 86, of Monticello, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday November 12, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, from complication of a cerebral hemorrhage 2 1/2 years ago.

He was born April 23, 1934, to Arthur and Loretta (Gudenkauf) Weber of Sand Springs, Iowa.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Colleen; a son, Pat (Sue) Weber of Monticello; daughters Sheri (Lonnie) Osterkamp of Anamosa, Donna (Dennis) Feldman of Lisbon, Karen (Kelly) Green of Monticello, and Angie (Mike) Steffen of Dubuque; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.  He also is survived by a sister, Luella DeShaw of Hopkinton.  He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Barbara; brothers Gerald, Donald and infant Harold, sisters-in-law, Agnes Weber and Mary Weber, brother-in-law, Junior DeShaw, and infant grandson, Preston Spahn.

Delbert attended country school thru the 8th grade then completed 9th and 10th grades at sister school in Coggon.  He then left school to help his dad on the farm when his brother, Donnie, left for the service.  He loved farming and everything about. He met Colleen through her brother, Fred.  On June 22, 1955, they married at the Castle Grove Catholic Church of rural Monticello.  Delbert farmed with his dad until Arts’ retirement. He and his son, Pat, have farmed together ever since. He and Colleen milked Holstein cows together for many years.  He worked very hard during the day but his nighttime social life was just as important to him. He LOVED to play cards, go to dances and casino’s, watch NASCAR races, and gamble some more.  Under his rough exterior was a big heart.  Always there to help no matter who you were; neighbor, friend, family or charity.

Public Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Goettsch Funeral Home. Social distancing and mask properly fitted and worn, will be the required at all times .Private family services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello with interment in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Thoughts Memories and Condolences may be left at www.goettschonline.com.

The family owes many, many thanks to Hospice’s Above and Beyond and Palliative Care of Anamosa.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to donate to a charity of their choosing.