Obituaries Archive

Saengsuree Weber

Saengsuree “Dim” Weber, of Forsyth, MT, passed away in Billings, MT, on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

She was born February 28, 1952 in Ban Dan, Thailand. She met Gary Weber in 1972 when he was stationed in Thailand. They were married September 28, 1973 and moved to the US in 1974.

She enjoyed her Thai cooking and worked for many years in Bismark, ND in a Chinese restaurant. Fried rice and egg rolls were her specialty. Her other hobbies included cooking, sewing, knitting, crocheting, watching rustic cooking shows from around the world, and watching movies. Dim’s life revolved around her children and grandchildren. She loved to watch kids’ sporting events and also enjoyed watching and feeding the neighborhood “children.” Dim will greatly be missed by her family.

Dim is survived by her husband, Gary; children: William Weber, Robert Weber, Elizabeth Olson, and Liberty Weber; grandchildren: Aedan, Adam, Olivia Weber, and Leeroy Denson; and her sister, Tuy Dixon.

A memorial service in Dim’s honor will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the Martin Schwartz Funeral Home and Crematory in Platteville, WI, with Mary Ann Floerke officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville. Family and friends may call on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. until the time of services at funeral home. The Martin Schwartz Funeral Home and Crematory in Platteville is entrusted with her services.

Online condolences: www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

Sister Ellen Morseth, BVM (Rose Evelyn)

Sister Ellen Morseth, BVM, (Rose Evelyn), 78, of Kansas City, Mo., died Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospice, North Kansas City, Mo.

Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, followed by a virtual visitation from 10:25-10:40 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial in the Marian Hall Chapel at 10:45 a.m. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Sister Ellen ministered as an elementary teacher and assistant principal in San Francisco. She was a parish minister in Fairview, Mont., and a pastoral administrator in Big Timber, Mont. She served as coordinator of leadership development at the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph Center for Pastoral Life and Ministry. She was a religious leadership consultant and mentor in Kansas City, Mo. She also served as secretary to the President of the BVM Congregation.

She was born Sept. 3, 1942, in Seattle, Wash., to Louis J. and Evelyn (Bulmer) Morseth. She entered the BVM congregation July 31, 1962, from St. John Parish, Seattle. She professed first vows on Feb. 2. 1965, and final vows on Jan. 25, 1970.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Louis James Morseth. She is survived by cousins and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 58 years.

Memorials may be given to Sisters of Charity, BVM Support Fund, 1100 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003 or online at https://www.bvmsisters.org/support_donate.cfm.

Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd., Dubuque, Iowa 52003 is in charge of arrangements.

Sister Jean M. Byrne, BVM (Jean Francis)

Sister Jean M. Byrne, BVM (Jean Francis), 94, of 1100 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at Caritas Center.

Visitation in the Marian Hall Chapel will be at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, followed immediately by the natural burial Rite of Committal at 11:00 a.m. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, followed by a Memorial Mass in the Marian Hall Chapel at 10:45 a.m.

Sister Jean ministered as a secondary teacher in Des Moines and West Des Moines, Iowa and an elementary teacher in Council Bluffs, Iowa; Chicago; and Butte, Mont. She served the congregation as BVM Personnel Office director and BVM Archives volunteer.

She was born on Nov. 13, 1925, in Chicago to Francis and Anne (McLellan) Byrne. She entered the BVM congregation Sept. 8, 1943, from St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Chicago. She professed first vows on March 19, 1946, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1951.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Clifford Byrne.

She is survived by cousins and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in care of the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Sister Jean’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Joseph J. Gudenkauf

Joseph James Gudenkauf, 39, of New Vienna and formerly of West Des Moines, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at his home.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville. Visitation will continue Monday from 9 – 10 am at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, New Vienna, Iowa with burial in St. Francis Cemetery in Dyersville.

Joe was born August 25, 1981, in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Ron & Alice (Recker) Gudenkauf. He graduated from Beckman High School with the Class of 2000 and earned his Associates Degree from Wyoming Tech. He worked as an automotive service manager at several dealerships.

Joe especially loved his children and the time he spent with them. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, snow skiing, snowmobiling, water skiing and boating.

Survivors include his children: Gabriel, Rory and Knox Gudenkauf, his parents, Ron and Alice of New Vienna; siblings: Scott (Terrie) Gudenkauf of Marion, IA, Karen (Gary) Boertlein of Orland Park, IL, Lynn (Brian) Lund of San Diego, CA, and Adam (Stephanie) Gudenkauf of Ankeny, IA; 16 nieces and nephews and many aunts, uncles, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Mae (Slauson) Gudenkauf, maternal grandparents, John and Marcella (Conrad) Recker, and a nephew, Samuel Gudenkauf.

We would like the thank Kelli, Nichole, Julie and Melissa, nurses with Hospice of Dubuque, for their compassionate and skilled care, and for the spiritual direction of Fr. Dennis Quint.

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

Richard A. Henry

Richard A. “Hank” Henry, 60, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on September 19, 2020 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital.

No public visitation or service will be held, a celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Hank was born on August 15, 1960 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Charles and Maxine (Abbott) Henry. He attended Hempstead High School in Dubuque and was the owner and operator of R.A Henry Trucking.

On July 21, 2000 he married Ann Leibold at the Fenlon Place Elevator. Hank had a passion for rescue animals, he especially loved all the Boxers that his wife brought home. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson with all his biker brothers and sisters.

Hank is survived by his wife Ann; three stepchildren Nicole Howell, of Dubuque, Jake (Erin) Howell, of East Dubuque, IL, and Jesse (Allisa) Howell, of East Dubuque, IL. Seven grandchildren, Daelynn, Kylie, Hayleigh, Wyatt, Henry, Charlie and Nolan. His mother Maxine Henry, of Asbury; his sister Kathy (David) Russett, of Asbury; sister-in-law Theresa (Jim) Guadagnoli, of St. Charles, IL; brother-in-law AJ Leibold, of East Dubuque, IL. Nieces and nephews Denise Carpenter, Chad Mitchley, Lexi Guadagnoli and Jimmy Guadagnoli.

He was preceded in death by his father Charles Henry; sister JoAnne Whitt; his grandson Dylan; mother-in-law Peg Leibold; father-in-law Art Leibold along with his maternal and paternal grandparents.

The family would like to thank the Finley Hospital nurses, aids and Dr. Hillard Salas for all their care and kindness they gave. A special thank you to Nicole Howell for all her love and care she showed Hank; and to Howie and Magic, brothers till the end!

Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Thomas G. Feltes

Thomas G. Feltes, 76, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at The Church of the Resurrection with Rev. Phillip Gibbs officiating, and will be live-streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home Facebook page. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #6. An open-air visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 Tuesday at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Rd.

Thomas was born on May 17, 1944 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Ivan and Mary (Schenker) Feltes. He graduated from Wahlert High School class of 62 and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Upon his discharge, Tom enrolled at Loras College and received his degree in Business Administration in 1971. He married Mary Markham and the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 1st.

Tom was employed at Interstate Power Company for over 32 years before joining Goodmann Real Estate and Insurance, retiring in 2018.

Being actively involved in many organizations would be an understatement for him. He was an active member of Resurrection parish, was “the voice of the Golden Eagles” softball team for over 20 years, was a board member of Mathias Fritz Chapel, a member of the American Legion Post #6 of Dubuque and the Knights of Columbus Council 510 and past member Rotary Club. He enjoyed bowling and golf.

Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Mary of Dubuque; his children Todd (Kathy) Feltes of Northfield, MN, Amy (John) Freund and Sarah (Ryan) Spires both of Dubuque, IA and Jane (Doug) Hammer of Chandler, AZ; his grandchildren Lillian and Linden Feltes, Mary, Sara, Johnny, Walter and Duncan Freund, Ethan and Caleb Spires, Carson, Charlie and Hannah Hammer; his siblings David (Lynn) Feltes, Michael (Carolyn) Feltes, Barbara (Paul) Horsfall and Mark (Judy Cornelius-Lang) Feltes; his in-laws Jim (Linda) Markham and Brother Stephen Markham.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his mother and father in-law, John and Dorothy (Cummer) Markham.

A Thomas G. Feltes memorial fund has been established.

Jean Ann M. (Banck) Cornish

Jean Ann M. (Banck) Cornish, 87, of Dubuque went to be with God on Monday, September 21, 2020.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 26, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2215 Windsor Ave., Dubuque, and will be live-streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home Facebook page. Rev. Mark Kwenin will officiate. Masks are required at the funeral home and church. Friends may greet the family from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 26, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd., Dubuque. Interment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Jean was born in Dubuque to Joseph and Margaret (Mitz) Banck on August 21, 1933. She married her sweetheart, Donald Cornish, on June 14, 1952 at Sacred Heart Church. They were married 68 years until Don’s death on July 25, 2020.
Jean and Don loved to travel the United States every summer and packed up the car with their children and drove everywhere. They built a house together for their family and she made it a home. Don took care of her and made sure she had everything she wanted. He loved and respected her and she was his princess.

Jean had a giving heart and enjoyed caring for her husband and children and she spoiled all of us even over her own needs.
 Jean loved her family as it grew to include many grandchildren and many many more great grandchildren. At any time she was always there for us at a moment’s notice to babysit or just to listen and share her wisdom and loving support to each one of us.

Jean was a very smart woman and enjoyed watching Jeopardy, reading mysteries, crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. Jean always had time to play games, any games from board games to word games to card games with family and friends. She loved to watch tennis and bowling. In her younger years she played volleyball, baseball and tennis. She bowled in mixed leagues with her husband and children and she bowled in women’s leagues over the years. She was a very good bowler. Jean and Don both had a good time dancing every Saturday night to country music over the years. She also liked to walk the length of Central Avenue every evening that she could. Jean was an athletic woman and even in her 70s her great grandson told her she should be on a baseball team, he thought she was so good.
 Jean was also a volunteer at the Mississippi River Museum, Arboretum and Luther Manor playing euchre for many years. Her career was being a loving wife to Don and loving mother to her 4 children and making her home.

Jean and Don took many trips to Florida to visit their daughter Karen. Karen will always remember their many long talks while walking with Jean on the beach and on the Heritage Trail in Dubuque that she will cherish forever. Rick also has fond memories of his mom on several fishing trips with his parents to Lake Okoboji and catching lots of fish. Pat has good memories of mom just calling her to pray with her and Sunday evenings at Music in the park with her parents. Steve’s special memory is of bowling in a mixed doubles league with his parents and winning two years in a row. One year they tied for first place and had a bowl off. Mom bowled so good she won it for them. She was quietly competitive and we all know that from the many games we played with her whether it was a card game or a marathon dominoes game. She liked to win!

Jean gave all of us many cherished memories of family gatherings in their home from birthdays to Thanksgiving’s and Christmases that we will have for a lifetime. Jean fulfilled many roles in her life, she was a very much loved big sister, a beautiful loving wife to Don, and a loving guiding light to her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren.
We will all miss her laughter, her wisdom, her smile, and her gentle kindness, but mostly her bottomless supply of love and support for us all. You will be forever in our hearts and our thoughts and we know you’re with dad and Jesus.

The family she loved so much included four children Rick (Mitzi) Cornish of Dubuque, Karen Cornish of Melbourne Fl, Pat Richey of Dubuque, and Steve (Carolyn) Cornish of Dubuque; grandchildren Ami (Chad) Guler of Hazel Green WI, Christian (Kayla) Cornish of Green Bay WI, Sorcha Cornish-Carpenter of Cannon Falls MN, Danielle Richey of Dubuque, Brandon (Lindsey) Richey of Cedar Rapids, Nicole Richey of Dubuque, and Elijah Cornish of Dubuque; grandchild in law, Josh Lynch of Asbury; 13 great grandsons; 4 great granddaughters; sisters Dorothy Gray of Dubuque, Rita (James) Moran of Dubuque and Kay (Dennis) Strumberger of Omaha, NE; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Cornish, her granddaughter Sam (Cornish) Lynch, her brother Richard Banck and her parents.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com

Scott J. Spensley

Scott J. Spensley, age 60, of Dubuque, Iowa, completed his earthly journey on September 21, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Scott’s life, a private family service is being held.  Burial will be in the Center Grove United Methodist Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Scott’s family.

Scott was born on August 22, 1960, in Dubuque, Iowa, one of six children to Thomas W. and Mary (Kinnie) Spensley, Sr.  Scott discovered his love for life and music at a very early age and would continue to embrace both until the very end.  He thoroughly enjoyed his many years playing in the band “Roller” and was always willing to pick up his guitar for anyone who would listen, or had a special request.  Scott spent his working hours primarily as a Master Carpenter with Flynn Concrete, the Floor Show of Dubuque, and finally with Knautz Flooring.  If Scott wasn’t working, or practicing his licks, you could generally find him in the great outdoors.  An afternoon of fishing on the water’s edge, a weekend of sitting around the campfire, or even any opportunity to simply get out for a ride on his bike were all acceptable ways to spend a little free-time when it arrived.  Scott possessed a wonderfully free spirit and always looked for the simple pleasures in life.  We find ourselves wishing we could have had just a little more time with him, but also regrettably realize that we must accept that his health issues were simply not going to be resolved while he was confined within his mortal body.  We pray that he has finally found the peace he so deserves now and that the Lord will be gracious enough to heal our hearts as well and we must face the days ahead without Scott’s bright light shining upon them.  Thank you, Scott, for always showing us not to take life to seriously and may peace be both yours and ours until we meet again.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Scott include,

his loving daughter,
Nicole (Zach) Salyer, East Dubuque, Illinois;

his grandchildren,
Hayven Salyer, Kensly Salyer, and Dawsyn Salyer;

his siblings,
Thomas W. (Janice) Spensley, Jr., Dubuque, Iowa,
Barbara Kieler, New Jersey,
Roger Spensley, Guttenberg, Iowa,
and Susan (David) Lau, Dubuque, Iowa;

his special friend and Nicole’s mother,
Karen Regan, Dubuque, Iowa;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Scott was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Sandra Spensley.

We appreciate your understanding with us holding a private family service during this unprecedented year, but please know that any food, flowers, memorials, or other expressions of sympathy are surely welcome and may be sent directly to Scott’s family at 981 Route 35, East Dubuque, Illinois, 61025.  Thank you in advance for your consideration and compassion.

Scott’s family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, along with the nurses and staff at St. Croix Hospice for all of their professional and compassionate care.  And a very special thank you to Scott’s sister, Sue, who devoted countless hours to surrounding him with the love and support he so deserved during the final days of his battle.  We cannot thank you all enough for your generosity, concern, and sacrifice and may your lives be blessed as you have blessed ours!

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

Lee G. Buchner

Lee G. Buchner, 71, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa.

A private family graveside service and burial celebrating Lee’s life will be held at a later date at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa.  At Peace Cremation Services have taken place.  There is no public visitation or service planned.  The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Lee Gilkey Buchner was born on September 10, 1949 in Clinton, Iowa, to James Carson and Jean (Gilkey) Buchner.  He was a graduate of Maquoketa High School and then attended college at UNI and later at the University of Wyoming for a couple years where he became interested in Beekeeping and the study of Bees.  He married Jean River on July 11, 1989 at Pike’s Peak in Marquette, Iowa.  To this union one child was born, Benjamin.

Following college and the death of his father, Lee returned home to Iowa for a short time and then moved to Alaska where he worked for Beekeeper’s and a Salmon Cannery.  He then returned home to Maquoketa and received a job with Adee Honey Farms.  This job took him to different parts of the United States and allowed him to continue working in the Bee field.  He retired ten years ago to care for his mother but continued to be a local expert on Bee’s and enjoyed helping area Beekeeper’s with their projects.

Lee loved the outdoors, trapping and hunting, especially with his good friend Larry Derganz and his crew.

Those left to honor his memory include a son, Ben Buchner of Maquoketa, IA; his mother, Jean Buchner of Maquoketa, IA; and a brother, Jay (Kathy) Buchner of Jackson, WY.  He was preceded in death by his father James Carson Buchner in 1974.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Arbor Day Foundation.

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

Maxine F. Miller

Maxine F. Miller, 85, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2020, at her home.

A public graveside service and burial celebrating Maxine’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, September 26, 2020 at East Iron Hill Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa. A public memorial visitation will take place from 5 to 7 P.M. on Friday, September 25, 2020, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

It is recommended to utilize masks during the visitation and practice social distancing due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Maxine Fae Tracy was born on June 28, 1935 in Milford, Iowa, to Clifford and Esther (Sonnemaker) Tracy. She attended the Cedar Grove Grade Country School and then Maquoketa High School with the Class of 1953. She married Donald Franklin Miller on December 22, 1951 in Rural Baldwin, Iowa. Three children were born to this union, Joyce, Stephen and Tracy.

Maxine was a homemaker and farmed with her husband in the Maquoketa area for many years. In earlier years, she had worked at area restaurants and at the sale barn.

Maxine was a member of the East Iron Hill Community Church and the East Iron Hill Church Ladies Aid. She enjoyed being a part of the Class of 1953 luncheons. Additionally, she enjoyed gardening, canning, picking berries, and sewing. She loved to bake and was known by many for her homemade pies and bread.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Joyce (Kim) Richardson of Pelican Lakes, MN, and Tracy (Keith) Nims of Davenport, IA; 7 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Delores DeLarm of Wyoming, IA, and Shirley (Keith) Crow of Amery, WI; and brothers, Mark (Nettie) Tracy of Onslow, IA, Jerry (Jan) Tracy of Hazel Green, WI and Burt (Rosemary) Tracy of Wyoming, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald on September 1, 2018, brothers Carlyle and Darryl Tracy, a sister Leona Soppe, a son Stephen Miller on June 13, 2020, and a daughter-in-law Barbara Miller on August 27, 2020.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Hospice of Jackson County and her special caregivers.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Maxine F. Miller memorial fund has been established.

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

Shirley J. (Krier) Kruser

Shirley J. (Krier) Kruser, 81, of rural Hazel Green, WI, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Luther Manor-Grand Meadows in Asbury, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2020 at St. Joseph Church, Sinsinawa, WI, with Fr. Ken Frisch officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The funeral mass will be live-streamed on The Miller Funeral Home Group Facebook page. Visitation is from 9:00 -10:45 a.m. on Thursday at St. Joseph Church, Sinsinawa. The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is serving the family.

Shirley was born on October 27, 1938 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Leila (Said) Krier. She was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School, the class of 1957. Shirley was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” E. Kruser on October 11, 1958 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dubuque, Iowa.

She was formerly employed in clerical operations at the Sears Automotive Department. She served on the boards of St. Joseph Church Council, and was past President of the Local 150 Ladies Auxiliary and Ladies CCW.

Shirley loved fishing and traveling with her husband Bob. They have been to every state, Panama, Mexico, and Canada. She was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and Iowa Hawkeyes having attended many games. But most of all she loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially when they had family gatherings. She was extremely proud of their home in Mission, Texas, and thought of the people there at Fiesta Village as second family. Shirley loved making new friends, but also keeping the old ones.

Surviving are her husband Bob; six children, Robert “Bob” (Julie) Kruser, II, of Asbury, IA, Lee Ann (Troy) Downs of Osceola, IA, Randy (Angie Wilhite) Kruser of Searcy, AR, Lisa (Mark) Hoppman of Cuba City, WI, Ryan (Jenna Stocker) Kruser of Monroe, WI, and Rod (Nicole) Kruser of East Dubuque, IL; 15-grandchildren, Corey (Amanda) Kruser, Kendra Kruser, Chris (Ashley) Downs, Shane (Jennifer) Downs, Kayli Kruser, Ben Kruser, Cordaro Kruser, Cody Kruser, Kyle (Laurel) Hoppman, Josh Hoppman, Adam Hoppman, Michael Kruser, Jacob Kruser, Wyatt Kruser and Lydia Kruser, two step-grandchildren, Kirstin George and Jordan (Karoline) George; two great-grandchildren, Logan and Desmond; four step-great-grandchildren, Karlee, Brennen, Kloie, and Beatrice; a brother, Nicholas A. Krier of Washington State; sisters-in-law, Debra Krier and Rosemary Moore, and brothers-in-law, Ambrose (Rosie) Kruser and Merlin Kruser; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Leila; a grandson, Robert E. Kruser, III, a brother, Joseph H. Krier II, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Pearl Kruser; brothers-in-law, Bob Moore, Allan Kruser, Tom Kruser and sister-in-law Doris Kruser.

Bob and family wish to thank the Luther Manor staff at the Grand Meadows, Tri-State Dialysis, especially Drs. Ringold and Whalen and their nurse Charlie and staff for the wonderful care given to Shirley.

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

Richard M. Eddy

Richard Martin “Dick” Eddy, 85, of Dubuque, died Monday, September 21, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 PM. Please respect our current social distancing requirements. In accordance with the city mask mandate, masks are required at the visitation and the mass. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Dick’s family. The Mass of Christian Burial for Dick will be 10:00 AM Friday, September 25, 2020, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Dubuque, with Father Jim Goerend as the Celebrant. 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.

Dick was born January 18, 1935, in Dubuque, the son of Donald Wesley and Eldora Christina (Richard) Eddy. On November 27, 1954, he married Darlene Ann Schmit at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dubuque. They enjoyed 64 beautiful years of marriage and were best friends.

He graduated from Loras Academy in Dubuque in 1953. He was a local standout basketball star and was offered a basketball scholarship from Michigan State. He attended the University of Northern Iowa.

He was an insurance agent/manager for Metropolitan Life.

He enjoyed a good game of poker with friends, playing cards, golf, and was an avid Cardinals fan. More than anything, he loved his family and treasured his time with them.

He was an Exalted Ruler and Secretary for the Elks Lodge #297 and a member of the Moose Lodge, and Dubuque Shooting Society 660 Club.

Survivors include his wife, Darlene; two sons, Dick (Paula) Eddy of DeForest, WI and Jeff (Char) Eddy of Dubuque; two daughters, Kathy (Steve) McDermott of East Dubuque, and Nancy (Dave) Crimmins of Asbury; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mary Lou Jacobi, and one brother, Donald Eddy.

Memorials have been established for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Dubuque Humane Society.

The family thanks Dr. Kirkendall and his nurse Kate, Hospice of Dubuque, and Finley Home Care nurse, Heidi.

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 Dick’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

John W. Welu

John W. Welu, age 68, of Dubuque, Iowa, went home to the Lord on September 16, 2020, at the Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family. To honor John’s life, a private family service will be held, with a public Celebration of Life tentatively being scheduled in the spring of 2021. Burial will be in the Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque at a later date. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving John’s family.

John was born on April 14, 1952, in Dubuque, Iowa, a son to Peter D. and Grace (Mehl) Welu. The family moved to Asbury, Iowa when John was one year old and this is where he spent his childhood playing baseball, participating in 4-H activities and helping a neighborhood farmer. He met his beautiful bride, Betty Koethe, while they both worked at Montgomery Wards and they were married in 1973.

All who knew and loved John say he was best known as a Jack of all Trades, a family man, a farmer, and a fisherman; but, truth be known, he was so much more. His trades included a front-end alignment specialist, guitarist, newspaper delivery man, farm equipment mechanic, maintenance electrician, softball coach, construction maintenance electrician, school bus driver and ready-mix truck driver. He proudly invested his time and talents with Ray’s Bee-Line, K-Mart automotive, the Eldon Koethe Band, Telegraph Herald, Koethe Implement, FDL, Sherrill Softball League, Premier Tooling and Manufacturing, Dubuque Community School District, and Apex Concrete.

John made a lifelong dream come true by acquiring a cabin on Lake Inguadona in Longville, Minnesota, as a relaxing retreat for him and his family to escape the hectic life and create lifelong memories together. In his free-time, John’s favorite activities were visiting or playing cards and games with his family and friends, fishing for bass, or sitting on his cabin porch to just relax. He even found time to quietly sit in his hunting blind waiting for the unsuspecting duck to cross his line of vision.

John was a hard-working, kind, loyal and honest man who truly made the world a better place by simply being present within it. His dedication to those he cared for was unwavering. And if you were blessed to have been invited into John’s inner circle of friends, you were quite often exposed to his quick wit and perfectly timed sense of humor as well.

We have watched John fight the good fight against cancer for many years and our hearts now possess an unmendable tear as we watched him suddenly surrender his soul to his loving Lord and Savior. Thankfully, John has left behind a wonderful collection of memories, stories, and lessons for us to carry forward as we patiently wait for our eventual reunion with this uniquely rare breed of man among men. Thank you, John, for always being the best you could be through each and every day and may the peace you were so determined to know and possess, finally be yours. God Bless and God Speed John!

Those left behind to cherish the memory of John include,

his loving wife, Betty Welu, Dubuque, Iowa;

his 3 adored children,
Stephanie (Gary) Otkin, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin;
Jess (Ana) Welu, Longville, Minnesota,
and Angel Welu, Dubuque, Iowa;

his 7 grandchildren,
Hayden Otkin, Ian Otkin, Ruby Otkin, John E. Welu, Jacob Paulsen, Salem Brown-Welu, and Wyatt Brown-Welu;

his siblings,
Peter R. “Dick” (Sharon) Welu, Dubuque, Iowa,
Paul (Charlene) Welu, Anoka, Minnesota,
Nancy Welu, Dubuque, Iowa,
and Sue (Neil) Spoden, Dyersville, Iowa;

along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents; his son, John Paul Welu; an unborn grandchild, Kai Welu; and his mother and father-in-law, Eldon F. and Irma (Gremmels) Koethe.

John’s family have a very special appreciation for Dr. Patrick B. Johnston, M.D., Ph.D., his Mayo oncologist and Elizabeth Lohmann P.A.-C., M.S., Hematology/Oncology, who are valued as professionals and friends. They want to send their gratitude to the many numerous doctors, nurses, technicians and staff at Mayo Clinic and Mayo Hospitals for all of their professional and personal care they provided to John and his family. A warm and sincere thank you goes to all of John’s family and friends who have been so supportive throughout John’s battle with cancer. May God shine his eternal light and love on all of your lives.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made in John’s name to the Mayo Clinic Lymphoma Research through the Mayo Clinic Department of Development at 200 1st Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, or at https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donatemc

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

Ramona L. Shireman

Ramona L. “Sis” (Jaeger) Shireman, age 91, of Dubuque, passed away at 10:15 a.m., on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Sunnycrest Manor.  To celebrate Ramona’s life, family and friends may visit from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Balltown, Iowa.  Due to the COVID-19 concerns all who attend will be required to wear a face covering.  To honor Ramona’s life, funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 11:30 a.m., on Thursday at St. Francis of Assisi Church, with Rev. Noah Diehm officiating.  Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is in charge of arrangements.

Sis was born on September 13, 1929, in Waupeton, Iowa, daughter of Henry and Mary (Meyer) Jaeger.

Sis grew up in the country and attended school in Balltown. Sis enjoyed the simple things in life, preferring to spend time at home unless she was out dancing at the Deerland Ballroom.  She was also known to indulge in a little “retail therapy”, looking for her next great find.  Sis will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish Sis’ memory include

her nieces and nephews,
Judy (Paul) Demkier, Dubuque, IA,
Joan (Mike) Hames, LeClair, IA,
Bob (Jackie) Jaeger, Dubuque, IA,
Daniel (Jeannine) Jaeger, Dubuque, IA
and Donald (Mary) Jaeger, Dubuque, IA.

Sis was preceded in death by her parents; her 3 brothers, Joseph Jaeger, Donald (Jeanette) Jaeger and Lawrence (Marcella) Jaeger; and a niece, Laurie Haun.

Sis’ family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff members at Sunnycrest for their kind and compassionate care of Ramona, and for making her a part of their extended family.

Memorials will be accepted by the family to be distributed among Sis’ favorite charities and may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Ramona “Sis” Shireman Family.

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

James L. Indihar

James “Jim” L. Indihar, 88, of Dubuque, died peacefully at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center on Saturday, September 19, 2020.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Jim will be Friday, September 25, 2020 at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1870 St. Ambrose Street, Dubuque with Rev Fr. Steven Rosonke as the Celebrant, with visitation beginning one hour prior to mass at the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery – Harpers Ferry. 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. Please respect our current social distancing requirements. In accordance with the city mask mandate, masks are required at the visitation and the mass. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a messages to Jim’s family.

Jim was born in Chisholm, MN on December 10, 1931 to Dr. John and Helen (Koresh) Indihar. He graduated from Chisholm Schools in 1949. He attended St. Thomas University and received his B.A. degree in Business – Economics from the University of Minnesota, Duluth and his B.S. and M.S. degrees, cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin – Stout. He was a member of Delta Kappa and Epsilon Pi Tau, international honor fraternity in graduate school.

Before coming to Dubuque, he worked in the automotive field in Hibbing and Aurora, MN.

He taught automotive classes at Minnesota State University – Mankato and Dubuque Senior High School from 1958 – 1993.

Jim enjoyed spending many summers at their lake home in Northern MN waterskiing, swimming and boating. He enjoyed traveling and spent a summer in Europe driving through 16 countries and crossed into Africa.

On June 16, 1962, he married his sweetheart, Judy, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry, IA. They were parents of three children. Since retirement, Jim and Judy spent winters at their home in Sun City, AZ, traveled throughout the West and made a special trip to Ireland until health issues became a problem.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; two daughters, Janelle (Mike) Woods of Burnsville, MN and Jill (Todd) Hearron of Gilbert, AZ; four grandchildren, Lauren Woods of Dodgeville, WI, Brandon Woods of Mankato, MN and Abby and Chloe Hearron of Gilbert, AZ; nieces, cousins and sisters-in-law, Marion Indihar of Joseph, OR and Julie Wiedner of Coralville, IA.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. John and Helen Indihar; one brother, Dr. John Jr.; one son, James (Jim) Jr.; his father and mother-in-law, Melvin (Mel) and Irene Wiedner; brother-in-law, John Wiedner and niece Karin Wiedner.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions to St. Anthony Catholic Church.

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

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