Obituaries Archive

Shirley A. Schueller

Shirley A. Schueller, 86, of Dubuque, and formerly of Peosta, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Luther Manor. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 5, at Church of the Resurrection. Rev. Phil Gibbs will officiate. Mass will be live-streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home Facebook page. Interment will be in Holy Family Cemetery, New Melleray. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque. Masks and social distancing are required at the visitation and Mass. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com. 


Shirley was born in Glen Haven, Wisconsin, was the daughter of Ralph Marshall and Mary Myers.  Shirley attended Blake Prairie School in Glen Haven, and graduated from Senior High School in Dubuque.  Shirley was united in marriage to Donald Schueller, October 23, 1951, Holy Ghost Church, Dubuque. Together they raised 5 children, Duane (Margie), Doug (Chris) Daryl, Mary Rose, Steve (Pam). The family grew to include 14 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren, 4 step great grandchildren; and a very special friend of the family, Sharon Burds.  In 1968 Shirley and Don moved to Peosta, Iowa and farmed.



Shirley had beautiful landscaping abilities and was well known as an excellent cook.  Her family was number one importance to her, every summer she invited each grandchild to stay at grandma and grandpa’s farm.  She was a hardworking farmer’s wife.  Shirley and children ran the dairy side of farming, while Don worked at John Deere and ran the crops and pork side of the farm.  Shirley was proud of her Holstein Dairy herd.  Shirley was also an excellent seamstress, and greatly enjoyed quilting, and fabric shopping before her health declined. 

Shirley was a woman of strong faith, she was President of the Rosary Society at Holy Ghost Parish, Dubuque, and also later at Holy Family, New Melleray Parish, Peosta, IA.

She will be greatly missed by her four sons and daughter. 



She was preceded in death by her husband Don in 2015; her parents; a grandson, Corey Schueller; and her siblings, Dorothy Clark, Betty Brennan, Phyllis Lambert, and Donald Marshall. 



The family would like to extend a thank you to the personnel at Luther Manor who cared for Shirley. A special thanks to Mary Schmidt and Christy Whiteman of Resurrection Church. Thank you also to Hospice of Dubuque.

Charles G. Bahl

Charles George Bahl, 84, of Dubuque, died Saturday, October 31, 2020, at the Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque.

Visitation for Charles will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at Church of the Resurrection. Due to the city mask mandate, masks are required at the church. Please respect our current social distancing requirements. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Charles’s family. The Mass of Christian Burial for Charles will be Monday, November 9, 2020 at 10:30 am at Church of the Resurrection with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Dubuque. The mass will be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com.

Charles was born November 24, 1935, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Joseph and Viola Savary Bahl. He graduated from Loras Academy and on November 26, 1955, he married Shirley V. Dupont at St. Anthony Catholic Church. She passed away on October 5, 2017. Charles was a self-employed farmer and a former employee for Dubuque Pack.

Charles loved fishing, hunting and spending summers at his cabin in Minnesota on Eagle Lake. He also served as a volunteer firefighter for Asbury Fire Department. Charles was an avid Cubs fan.

He is survived by his three children, Nancy (Frank Boffeli) Koch of Guttenberg, Kevin (Jody Dirks) Bahl of Dubuque and Scott Bahl (former wife Sarah) of Dubuque; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Miller Bahl; his grandchildren, Quinn, Adam, Wade, Sondra, Bryce, Adam, Ethan, Joseph, Hannah, Jackson, Elayna and Meredith; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph Bahl of Dubuque and Thomas Bahl of Cascade; three sisters, Betty Allen of Dubuque, Joanita Betts of Dubuque and Mary O’Hea of Dubuque and one sister-in-law, Patricia Lange of Rockford, IL.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Douglas Bahl; one daughter, Jean Kliebenstein Koren and her husband, Steven Koren; two sisters, Janet Dupont and Susan Wilson; a sister-in-law, Betty (Jack) Dale; and five brothers-in-law, Robert Allen, Robert Betts, Del O’Shea, Edward Lange and Donald Dupont.

A memorial has been established.

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

Sean M. Murphy

Sean Michael “Murph” Murphy, 58, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on October 31, 2020 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital following a brief battle with lung cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Church of the Nativity with Msgr. James Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 3:00 p.m.

Sean was born on July 17, 1962 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Bernard and Ann (Pinski) Murphy. He graduated from Wahlert High School in 1980 and later attended Loras College.

Sean was a communication technician for Business Telephone Supply company for 30 plus years. He also bartended for several area bars including the Dubuque Marina and Yardarm, Dog House, and most recently at the Lux Club.

He was a member of the ARC Foundation Board and a past member of the Sundown Ski Club.

Sean had a contagious laugh and always had a smile on his face. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle.

He is survived by his mother Ann; siblings, Timothy (Kim) Murphy, of Fort Myers, Florida; Mark (Chris) Murphy, of Asbury, George (Joleen “Jodi”) Murphy, Ann (John Smith) Murphy and Sarah Murphy all of Dubuque, sister-in-law Leigh Ellen Murphy, nephew Ryan and nieces Megan, Kyla, Jocelyn “Josie”, and Shayla. He is also survived by his special friend Karen Ohnesorge and his Goddaughter Willow Ohnesorge.

Sean was preceded in death by his father Bernard, his brother Edward, his half-brother Bernard “Jim” Jr, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

In lieu flowers, a Sean Murphy memorial fund will be established.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital, especially the ICU Unit, for all their care and compassion they gave to Sean.

Matthew A. Bowling

Matthew A. Bowling, 23, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Friday evening, October 30, 2020, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa from injuries received in an automobile accident.

A public graveside service and burial celebrating his life will be held at 1:30 P.M., Friday, November 6, 2020 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Masks are required and it is recommended to practice social distancing guidelines due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Matthew Allen Bowling was born on October 8, 1997 in Maquoketa, Iowa to Everett and Brenda (Bystol) Bowling. He grew up in Maquoketa and was a 2016 graduate of Maquoketa Community High School. Following high school, he had been self-employeed working on vehicles and for the past two years he had worked as an automotive technician at Thiesen’s in Maquoketa.

Matthew was a natural with vehicles and always enjoyed tinkering. He loved being outdoors and fishing for anything that was biting. Additionally, he was an animal lover and was known for caring for stray cats and dogs and even turtles!

Those left to honor his memory include his parents, Everett and Brenda Bowling of Maquoketa, IA; brothers, Travis (Sheila) Bowling of Maquoketa, IA, and Brad (Tabitha) Bowling of Grimes, IA; a sister, Stephanie Bowling of Andrew, IA; half-sister, Carrie (Chris) Browne of Baldwin, IA; paternal grandmother, Elinor Bowling of Maquoketa, IA; nieces and nephews, Dylan, Kaiden, Hunter, Jadyn, Easton, Dexter, Wendy, Shelby, and Cheyenne; and his girlfriend, Paige Cupps of Dubuque, IA.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Oscar and Marie Bystol, and paternal grandfather George Bowling.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Matthew A. Bowling memorial fund has been established.

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

Mary Ann (Ernst) Ties

Mary Ann (Ernst) Ties, 89, of Bellevue, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Thursday, November 5, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Family will greet friends 8:00 am – 10:30 am, also on Thursday at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue prior to Mass. Burial will be St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue. 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. It is recommended to utilize masks and respect social distancing during the visitation at the funeral home and at the funeral mass due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Mary Ann was born June 7, 1931 in Bellevue, the daughter of Alve and Anna (Roling) Ernst. She married Lyle Ties on October 21, 1952 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Mary Ann was a homemaker and helped her husband farm until moving into Bellevue in 1982.

Mary Ann’s passion was to work in her garden and raise her own vegetables, to cook and can. She took pride in everything she cooked or baked. She loved to cook big meals for holidays for her family. It meant a lot to her to have her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren gathered around the table. She also loved to plant flowers. Mary Ann was a very organized person; everything has its place and was always neat. She also liked listening to the Grand Ole Opera Music. Visiting with family and friends was always something she enjoyed. Mary Ann was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a member of the Rosary Society.

Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Lyle; three children, Larry (Susan) Ties of Bellevue, Carol (Clyde) Sprank of Bellevue, and Daryl (Julie) Ties of Maquoketa; a daughter in-law, Sandy Ties of Bellevue; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister in-law, Verna Mae Ernst.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Roger; and two brothers, Raymond and Benjamin Ernst.

A memorial fund has been established in Mary Ann’s memory; memorials and condolences may be mailed to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service 100 N. 6th St. Bellevue, IA 52031 c/o Mary Ann Ties Family, if you are unable to attend services.

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

Lavern J. Goedken

Lavern J. Goedken, 80, of Luxemburg passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Luxemburg with burial in the church cemetery.  Military Hhonors will be accorded by American Legion Post 137.  Rev. Noah Diehm will officiate. Masks are required and social distancing should be observed. This will air on Facebook Live at Kramer Funeral Home.

Lavern was born March 9, 1940, near Petersburg the son of William and Calista (Klaus) Goedken.  He married Patsy Bockenstedt on   July 28, 1965, in Petersburg.  He was primarily employed as a laborer for several local companies in Dubuque and Clayton Counties, most recently at Lumber Specialties in Dyersville.  He loved and collected Cub Cadet and International Harvester tractors, enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, splitting firewood, road trips with Patsy, playing cards and camping.  He was very proud to have received his quilt of valor last November on Veteran’s day.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Patsy; children: Dan Goedken of Holy Cross, Lynn Steger of Dyersville, Ron Goedken of New Vienna and Larry (Steph) Goedken of Guttenberg, Jill (Chris) Kramer of Dyersville, Jody (Bob) Lawrence of Manchester; nine grandchildren: Leah, Nate (Brittani), Erin Steger, Madison and William Goedken, Kyle and Caden Kramer, David and Kalista Lawrence; two great grandchildren: Kesler and Zane Fousek; siblings: Norma Brusman of Dyersville, Inez Hermsen and Valeria Bockenstedt both of Manchester, Carol (Dale) Clemen of Dubuque; in-laws: Germaine Goedken of Dubuque, Marilyn Goedken of Petersburg, Janet Rolfes of Osage, Janice (Virgil) Bries of Luxemburg, Alma Bockenstedt of Edgewood, George (Barb) Bockenstedt of Toddville, LouAnn Weber (friend Rich) of Cedar Rapids, and Nancy (Neil) Henkenius of Manchester.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Karen in infancy and Karla, two grandchildren: Nick Kramer and Karley Lawrence; siblings: John Goedken, Gilbert Goedken, Helen (Emil) Wilgenbusch, Stella (Leo) Demmer, Mary Lou (Elmer) Engelken, Patricia (Marvin) Rolfes; in-laws: Francis Hermsen, Irvin Bockestedt, Vernon Brunsman, Tom Weber and Henry Bockenstedt.

Cards, letters and memorials may be mailed to the family in care of Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12^th Ave SW, Dyersville, Iowa 52040-1816.

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

Jean Dunne

Jean Dunne, 86, of Dubuque and formerly of Bernard, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2020 at Saint Patrick Garryowen Church with her nephew Very Rev. Phillip Gibbs officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Burial will be at Saint John Cemetery in Andrew, Iowa at a later date. The Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road Dubuque is in charge of arrangements. Services will be livestreamed on the funeral home website Facebook page.

Mary Jean Dunne was born on August 13, 1934 the daughter of Leo and Anita (Donovan) Shanahan. She married William J. “Bill” Dunne on September 7, 1955 at Saint Patrick Garryowen Catholic Church.

Jean was a very hard worker. She farmed with Bill in rural Andrew, raised chickens and had her egg route in Maquoketa. She also worked at the Pamida Store in Maquoketa from its opening until it closed. Jean also worked for Ensign Co. in Bellevue, S & H Fabricating in Maquoketa and Ertl Toys in Dyersville. With all her jobs her favorite one was caring for her family.

She is survived by her husband William J. “Bill” Dunne; six children, LuAnn (Lee) Streeter, of Maquoketa, Janelle Drake of Normal, IL, Michael Dunne of Andrew, Mark (Taffy) Dunne of Maquoketa, Dennis Dunne of Bellevue and Amy Dunne of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, Sarah, Abby, Erin, Kelly, Ryan, and Shannon; 9 great grandchildren and a sister, Joyce (Harold) Gibbs of Bernard, along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four infant children, James, Patrick, David, and Daniel; two brothers, James and Allan Shanahan; a son-in-law, Keith Drake; and a daughter-in-law, Lori Dunne.

Memorials may be given to Jackson County Hospice or Saint Patrick Garryowen Church.

Jean’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Manor Care in Dubuque, and Mill Valley Care in Bellevue along with the staff at Eagle Point Place for all their loving care.

Irene A. Jecklin

Irene A. Jecklin, 92, of Dubuque, died Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Luther Manor.

Due to COVID 19, there will be no public visitation or service. A private family burial will be held at Dubuque Memorial Gardens. A celebration of Irene’s life will be held at a later date. Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd. is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com

Irene was born on August 19, 1928, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of George and Marie (Gronau) Rubie. She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1946. She worked briefly at Union Hoermann Press.

Irene married George Jecklin, Jr. on June 16, 1948, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Dubuque. Together they farmed, first on Coates Street and later on a farm south of Dubuque.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Irene was a former Sunday School teacher. She also helped with many funeral dinners over the years.

Irene was a woman who spoke her mind. She loved the Lord, her family, donuts, and a good game of cribbage. Her four great-grandchildren were the light of her life. They affectionately referred to her as “Grandma Moo”.

Irene is survived by a daughter, JoAnn (Jim) Kopp of Asbury, Iowa; two grandchildren, Susan (Ron) Zozaya of Fairfax, Iowa, and Kevin (Katie) Kopp of Dubuque; four great-grandchildren, Isabelle, Elliott, Macy, and Milo; and her siblings, Fred (Dodie) Rubie, Arthur “Buzz” Rubie, and Lois (Dave) Hartman.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George; her parents; and her siblings, John Rubie, Richard Rubie, Elinor Palmer, and Helen Augustin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or Luther Manor.

Irene’s family would like to thank the outstanding nurses and staff at Luther Manor for their kind and attentive care of Irene.

MaryLou Rogers

MaryLou Rogers, 79, of Dubuque, died Friday, October 30, 2020, at her home in Dubuque.

The Mass of Christian Burial for MaryLou will be 11:00 AM Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Holy Spirit Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Steven Garner as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.  The mass will also be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hoffmannschneiderkitchen and will be available to view at a later time at www.hskfhcares.com.

MaryLou was born March 24, 1941, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur H. and Nora E. Lynn Hense.  She married Randall J. Rogers.

MaryLou was an avid baker, she loved to play scrabble and cards. Although, most importantly she was a homemaker and mother of five. MaryLou was also a member of Holy Spirit Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Survivors include her children, Jim Rogers of Zwingle, Keith (Darlene) Rogers of Front Royal, VA, Mike (Mollie) Rogers of Bellevue, Karen (Dennis) Vahle of Dubuque, and Gary Rogers of Dubuque; as well as eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Lorraine Montgomery, and one brother, Arthur Hense.

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

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

Richard J. Ranson

Richard J. Ranson, 78, of Keokuk, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at UnityPoint Health in Keokuk.

The Funeral Service for Richard will be 11:30 AM Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Mueller Memorial Chapel at Linwood Cemetery with Pastor Jonathan Crawford officiating. Please respect our current social distancing requirements. Due to the current city mask mandate, masks are required at the service. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Richard’s family. The service will be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com.

Richard was born June 26, 1942, in Dubuque, the son of Joseph H. and Alice R. Weiland Ranson.

He was a 1961 graduate of Dubuque Senior High School.

Richard worked in Madison Wisconsin at a news agency.

He was an avid sports fan.

Survivors include his brother, Kenneth Ranson of Asbury; three nieces, Amy, Jill, and Diana Jo; one nephew, Cory; and sister-in-law, Diane Ranson of Dubuque.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Joseph Ranson Jr, and one sister-in-law, Sandy Ranson.

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

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

Thomas P. Berning

Thomas P. Berning, age 41, of Dubuque, Iowa, completed his earthly journey on October 29, 2020, at home, due to heart failure.  To honor Tom’s life, a private family service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Tom’s family.

Tom was born on December 17, 1978, in Dubuque, Iowa, a son to Thomas J. and Dianne L. (Mohr) Berning.  He grew up embracing his free-spirit and was very proud of becoming an Eagle Scout as he ventured into adulthood.  Tom spent his working hours in food service primarily and was always the big guy behind the counter, or at the window. With an even bigger smile, he found opportunities to share his love for life with those around him.  He also knew how to relax though, and when the workday was done, you could easily find him vigorously cheering on his Bear’s and Cubbies whenever they were playing.  His gentle and friendly demeanor was always on display and Tom made friends very easily wherever he went.  His affinity for real big and sincere hugs, both given and received, will thankfully now be able to provide some healing in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him as they can embrace the memories of their last one’s moving forward.  Tom’s sudden absence from our lives is quite a bit more than we can honestly handle, but we trust that his daughters, Kaitlyn and Crystal, will carry on his love of life.  Thank you, Tom, for showing us that life isn’t always as we would wish, but adding a little fun into the mix from time to time can surely ease the ride.  We will treasure every wonderful memory you leave behind, and may you find the peace you so deserve as you keep them all smiling up there until we meet again.   

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Thomas include,

his loving parents,
Tom and Dianne Berning, East Dubuque, Illinois.

his 2 daughters,
Kaitlyn Marie Degenhardt, Dubuque, Iowa,
and Crystal Anne Berning, Platteville, Wisconsin.

his granddaughter,
Raelynn Jo, Dubuque, Iowa.

his grandmother,
Colleen Mohr, East Dubuque, Illinois.

his aunts and uncles,
DeEtta (Tom) Jackoniski, East Dubuque, Illinois,
Dennis (Cathy) Mohr, Kieler, Wisconsin,
Dawn (Slim) Stelpflug, East Dubuque, Illinois,
Donita (Ronnie) Shireman, East Dubuque, Illinois, (Godmother)
Debbie (Mike McGovern) Redmon, East Dubuque, Illinois,
David Mohr, East Dubuque, Illinois,
Doug Mohr, Dubuque, Iowa,
Dolly (Jamie) Kuhle, Venice, Florida,
Joyce Berning, Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Wayne Berning, Hazel Green, Wisconsin,
Gary (Deb) Berning, East Dubuque, Illinois,
Gene Berning, Hazel Green, Wisconsin,
Joan (Ken) McDonough, Florida,
Judy (Kevin) Haverland, Cuba City, Wisconsin,
Jane Berning, Sherrill, Iowa,
Jackie (Dan) Larson, East Dubuque, Illinois,
Carl Berning, Dodgeville, Wisconsin,
Mary Berning, Coloma, Wisconsin
and Joyce (Tim) Dunbar, East Dubuque, Illinois.

along with countless extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Tom was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wes Mohr, Harold and Mary Berning; and his uncles, Darrel Mohr and Dave Berning (Godfather). 

Tom’s family would like to thank all our family and friends for their outpouring of love, concern, and compassion.  Our hearts are beyond broken today, but just knowing that you’re all there to help hold the pieces in place until some healing can begin is a blessing greater than you could know.

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

Marion L. Fahey

Marion L. (Wiedner) Fahey, 92, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on October 28, 2020 at Luther Manor in Dubuque.

Private family burial services will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com.

Marion was born on August 27, 1928 in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of Francis and Sarah (Kingsley) Wiedner. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy and in 1948 married Charles Fahey at St. Patrick’s Church in Dubuque.

Marion worked as a secretary at Interstate Power Co., People’s Natural Gas and at her husband’s accounting firm.

She was an avid reader and especially loved mysteries. She was always knitting or doing some type of needlework. She was very proud of her Irish heritage and loved visiting Ireland with her husband.

She is survived by her husband Charles “Chuck” Fahey; three children Mary K. Fahey, Timothy Fahey and Nora Kafer, all of Dubuque. One grandson Daniel Kafer; brother-in-law William Fahey along with many nieces and nephews.

Marion was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Janaan (Harley) Wiedner Key; son-in-law Roger Kafer; brothers-in-law Bernard (Alberta) Fahey, John (Nadine) Fahey, Robert Fahey and Richard (Kate) Fahey; sisters-in-law Lorraine (Fink) Didesch, Eileen (Lester) Schueller, Mary (Stanley) Danzer, Florence (James) George, and Mary Ellen Fahey.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque and the nurses and staff in the memory care unit at Luther Manor.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church or Hospice of Dubuque.

Alice Link

Alice (Sigwarth) Link, age 96, of Dubuque and formerly of Balltown, Iowa was carried home peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at Stonehill Care center with her daughter Carol at her side.

Due to the current COVID-19 concerns, a private family Mass of Christian Burial for Alice will be held Monday, November 2, 2020, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Rev. Noah J. Diehm as the Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery – Balltown. The mass will be available to be viewed at www.hskfhcares.com at a later date.

Alice was born on July 27, 1924, in Balltown, Iowa, daughter of John and Anna (Leick) Sigwarth. She was united in marriage to Sylvester A. Link on January 16, 1945 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Balltown. Their wedding day closed with a wedding dance at Melody Mill in Dubuque, which was attended by 513 people. The large attendance was a treasured memory for Sylvester & Alice. Though starting out with little, they worked hard and found immense happiness in becoming successful farmers. They were blessed with five children. In 1983 they moved from the farm to Alice’s parents’ home in Balltown. Together they shared 57 wonderful years before Sylvester’s passing on April 29, 2002. Alice moved to Dubuque in 2008, residing at Dubuque Retirement Center, now Eagle Point Place. She was very content with spending her final years at Stonehill Care Center often commenting, “This is a good place.”

Alice was a proud life-long supportive member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and Leo High Catholic School in Holy Cross, IA. She and Sylvester were thrilled to have all five children attend 12 years of Catholic education in local schools. They were among the founding members of the Leo High Endowment Fund Committee. Alice and Sylvester loved to dance and enjoyed Square Dancing, with the Circle 2-Step and the Polka among other  favorites. Alice was a member of the St. Francis Rosary Society, serving as president in 1975. She was also a member of Catholic Financial Life. She was an excellent cook known for making the best roast beef! Each spring she baked her delicious rhubarb pie and her grandchildren loved Grandma’s banana bread any time of year! She enjoyed volunteering at the Dubuque Women’s Food Booth at the county fair, baking many a pie to be served there. She also enjoyed crocheting, bowling, and card club gatherings with neighbors & friends. Alice was always eager to attend and support her grandchildren’s interests and performances. The game of euchre, learned during recess in her grade school years, was an activity Alice excelled in and looked forward to right into her mid-nineties! Family members and visitors were often greeted with, “Would you want to play a little cards?”

Those left to cherish Alice’s memory are her daughters, Carol (Ron) LeGrand of Dubuque, LuAnn (Steve) Small of Madrid, her sons, Allan (Alice) Link and Loras (Tammy) Link both of Balltown, her son-in-law, Dave Winn of Red Bluff, CA; nine grandchildren,  Nicole (Jeremy) Borden of Bettendorf, Scott (Mary Jo) LeGrand of Cedar Rapids, Kim (Kenny) Nedder of Pella, Joe (Jessica) Link of Cedar Rapids, Mike (Jenny) Link of Asbury, Michelle (Travis) Gavin of Ankeny, Renee (Dana) Conley of Bondurant, Sarah (Zach) Little of Peosta, Melissa Link of Dubuque; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister, Marina Klein of Dubuque and a brother Louis (Jean) Sigwarth of Balltown; three sister-in-laws, Kay Link, of Dyersville, Elaine Link of Dubuque, Mary Link of Franklin, WI, and her cherished friend, Joanne Steger of Balltown.

She was welcomed into heaven by her husband; her parents; a daughter, Janet G. Winn; her siblings, Rev. Reynold Sigwarth, Armella (Alvin) Banwarth, Dorothy (Arnold) Klein, Werner (Dolores) Sigwarth, Celestine (Eleanor) Sigwarth, Lucille (Delbert) Link; a brother-in-law, John Klein and her Godparents, Msgr. Anthony Sigwarth and Sister Stella Marie Leick.

A memorial fund has been established.

Alice’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Stonehill Care Center for providing loving care for Mom these past 7 1/2 years. Gratitude is also expressed to Hospice of Dubuque.

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

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

Richard U. Jacobs Sr.

Richard U. “Dick” Jacobs Sr., age 75, of Dubuque, passed away at 11:20 p.m., on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital.  To honor Dick’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at the Church of the Resurrection, 4300 Asbury Road, with Rev. Phillip G. Gibbs officiating.  Entombment will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is helping the family.

Dick was born on October 7, 1945, in Springbrook, Iowa, son of Urban and Algean (Feltes) Jacobs.

Dick graduated from Marquette High School, Class of 1963.  After high school, Dick went on to honorably serve his country with the U.S. Navy during Vietnam.  He was united in marriage to Judith Kohl Jaeger on November 15, 1969.  They melded their families together, and have been blessed with almost 51 wonderful years together.  Dick was employed as a building specialist with U.S. West Phone Company for 32 years, until his well earned retirement.  His faith was very important to him and he was a long time member of the Church of the Resurrection, the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Order of Foresters for over 30 years.  When he found some free time in his days, Dick liked to spend time with the family at the cottage in Waupeton, and was always up for going fishing.  He also enjoyed spending time at the bowling lanes working on a perfect 300 game.  We are deeply saddened at losing our wonderful husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa.  We will miss you more than words can express and are grateful for all the memories we have to cherish forever.

Those left to cherish Dick’s memory include

his loving wife,
Judy Jacobs, Dubuque, IA;

his children,
Kenneth “Ken” Jaeger, Dubuque, IA,
Laura Kruser, Dubuque, IA,
Linda (Roger) McClain, Hillsdale, MI,
Annice Parkin, Peosta, IA,
June Cupps, Peosta, IA,
Richard “Rick” Jacobs Jr., Dubuque, IA
and William “Bill” Jacobs, Dubuque, IA;

his 16 grandchildren;

his 27 great-grandchildren;

and his sister-in-law,
Nancy Jacobs, Springbrook, IA.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Arnold “Buddy” Jaeger III; a granddaughter, Faith Kirkpatrick; a sister, Lorraine (Delbert) Hansen; a brother, Marvin Jacobs; and 2 sons-in-law, Sam Parkin and Tim “Weasel” Cupps.

Dick’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Finley Hospital, for their kindness and compassion during these difficult times.

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 Jacobs Sr. Family.

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

Stevin E. Hudrlik

Stevin E. “Hooder” Hudrlik, 65, of Andrew, Iowa, passed away suddenly on October 28, 2020, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A public graveside service and burial celebrating Stevin’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at St. John’s Cemetery, Andrew, Iowa.  A public visitation will take place from 4 to 7 P.M. on Monday, November 2, 2020, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

Masks are required and it is recommended to practice social distancing guidelines due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Stevin Edward Hudrlik was born on January 28, 1955 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Edward Alan and Rae Ona (Batey) Hudrlik.  He was a 1973 graduate of Andrew High School.  He married Mary Lou Deppe on June 16, 1979 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Andrew, Iowa.  Three children were born to this union, Stevie, Denver and Audra.

Steve grew up in a musical family, playing bass guitar with his father and brothers in Big Ed and the Road Runners.  He played in several other bands following this, including Russ and the Hooders which was a local favorite.

Steve had worked as an over-the-road semi truck driver and mechanic the majority of his life.  He made friends wherever he traveled and always had a good joke to tell.  He would always lend a helping hand no matter if you were a neighbor, friend or stranger.  If you heard a train horn coming down Highway 61 or through Maquoketa or Andrew, you knew that Hooder was home.  As an owner-operator truck driver for Long Haul Trucking since 1995, he loved driving Peterbilt’s and was proud to fly the American flag and sing the National Anthem.  He tried a go at Stock Car racing, but with only one feature win at the Jackson County Speedway, he knew NASCAR would not be his calling!  More recently, he joined the Coronado Car Club and liked showing off his 1979 Lincoln.  Steve also enjoyed playing Scrabble, coffee with the boys, and spending time with his family and friends.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Mary Lou Hudrlik of Andrew, IA; children, Stevie (Jeremy) Veach of Bellevue, IA, Denver (Brook) Hudrlik of Maquoketa, IA, and Audra (Brett) Kilburg of Pagosa Springs, CO; 4 grandchildren, Landon, Rowan, Chase and Owen; sisters, Rue Lain (Ron) Storlie of Davenport, IA and Deona (Tom) Casel of Andrew, IA; and brothers, Kevin Hudrlik of Maquoketa, IA, and Marty (Mary) Hudrlik of Maquoketa, IA.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made in Stevin’s honor to the Andrew First Responders.

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