Obituaries Archive

Daniel L. Guzzle

Daniel L. Guzzle Sr., 71, of Dubuque, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at the Grand Meadows in Asbury with his loving family at his bedside.

Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road.

The Memorial Service for Dan will be 10:30 AM Monday, December 16, 2019, at First Baptist Church, 2143 Judson Dr. with Pastor Timothy Bees officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery and St. Rose Cemetery, Cuba City at a later date.

Daniel was born April 10, 1948, in Manning, IA, the son of Howard and Marion (Huff) Guzzle. He was a student at Dubuque Senior High School, where he met his first love. On June 28, 1965, he married Carmen Dettman in Galena, IL. Together they shared many loving years before her passing in 2001. He later found love again and on February 2, 2011, he married Kay (Weber) Leifker in Myrtle Beach, SC.

He worked in the Agricultural Chemical Industry for 46 years.

Dan was an avid golfer, spending quality time with his sons on the golf course.  He was a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New York Jets. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he sang in choir and worked with their technology. He was also a member of Jo Daviess County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), which was very important to him.

Survivors include his loving wife, Kay Guzzle; sons, David (Penny), Dan Jr. (Kate), and Tim; daughter, Lori; step-sons, Scott (Kate) and Kevin (Marnie); step-daughter, Kelly; nine grandchildren, Bret, Carissa, Mathew, Mitchel, Ethaniel, James, Lindsey, Owen, and Addie; and sister, Chris Horachek.

He was welcomed into heaven by Carmen; their infant daughter, Jana; his parents; 2 brothers, Richard and Robert; and sister, Janet.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Dubuque and/or First Baptist Church.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Grand River Medical Group, Mercy Hospital, Luther Manor-Grand Meadows, and Hospice of Dubuque.

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

Catherine Riley

Catherine Riley, 79, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on December 13th, 2019 at MercyOne Medical Center.

Funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 at the Church of the Nativity with Rev. Msgr. James Miller officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Catherine was born on October 21, 1940 in Boscobel, WI the daughter of Charles and Amelia (Rudersdorf) Hahn; and graduated from Fennimore High School.

Cathy met John in 1958 while they both worked at McGregor Electronics.  Cathy followed John to Cedar Rapids where from 1959 to 1960 she worked at Collins Radio. John and Cathy were engaged in 1959, and married on May 14th, 1960 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fennimore, WI.  After starting their life with four children, Cathy returned to work in 1980 at W.C. Brown’s Publishing, in the graphics department until 1992.

Cathy was a member of Nativity Parish, and Finley RSVP along with being a girl scout leader. She volunteered delivering meals on wheels, read to children at Nativity Parish, and knitted and crocheted hats, slippers, blankets and headbands for numerous churches, hospitals, and the Ronald McDonald house. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and holding her great grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, John; four daughters Julie (Dave) Hopkins, of Spring Green, WI; Lori (Don) Graham, of Dubuque, IA, Lisa (Tom) Zenner, of Peosta, IA, and Peggy Riley, of Madison, WI. Five grandchildren, Riley (Dan) Williams, Garret (Chelsey) Zenner, Levi Zenner, Casey Hopkins, and Finian Riley; two great grandchildren Milo and McKenzie Zenner.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Amelia Hahn, and her father and mother-in-law John and Pearl Riley.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque, Dr. Mark Hermann, Tony and their staff and to all their family and friends for all their care, kindness, well wishes, and cards. They were much appreciated.

Kenneth J. Green

Kenneth J. “Ken” Green, 77, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on December 11th, 2019 at MercyOne Medical Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 16th, 2019 at St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas McDermott officiating. Entombment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery Chapel Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 15th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will also be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church.

Ken was born on September 18, 1942. He was the son Urban and Kathleen Jane (McNally) Green. He always said he was lucky to have married his best friend Marie McGovern, on April 17, 1971 at St. Martin Church in Cascade. They were married forty-eight wonderful years. Ken was employed at Anderson Weber as the body shop manager for forty-eight years, a job he loved until he retired in 2007.

Things Ken loved included going to his coffee group and camping with the Tri-State camping club. He also loved spending time in Mesa, Arizona during his retirement. He was a big NASCAR fan and enjoyed watching the races on Sunday. Ken loved a good game of dominos and cards with his grandchildren. He was a long-time usher at his church where he also enjoyed working bingo. He did many small acts of kindness for others and his caring attitude led him to be a frequent plasma donor. Ken was a father and grandfather who deeply loved and treasured the blessing of time with his family. He was a good and spiritual man who has been called home, ending his battle with a severe lung illness, and providing him lasting peace. His absence will be deeply felt by the broken hearts of all who knew him.

Ken is survived by his loving wife Marie, his children Stacy Green (Joe Pass) of Dubuque, Dan (Carrie) Green of Bloomington Illinois, Maggie Mauch (Jon) of Champlin Minnesota, and Jay Green of Iowa city, his five grandchildren Morgan, Ashley and Maci Mauch, and Finley and Frasier Green as well as two sisters Kathy Gehl and Nancy Hosch.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at MercyOne Medical Center for their caring support and kindness.

In lieu of flowers a Ken Green memorial fund will be established.

Jeffrey V. Hayes

Jeffrey Vincent Hayes, 55, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on December 2, 2019 at MercyOne Medical Center.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 15th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road.

Jeff was born on June 29, 1964 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Robert Hayes and Betty (Duccini) Hayes. He graduated from Hempstead High School in 1982 and married Kelli (Wunder) Hayes on December 25, 2014 in Dubuque. They have been together since 1986.

He is survived by his mother, Betty; his wife Kelli; two sons, Timothy Wunder and Robert Hayes; granddaughter Faith Griffin and two sisters.

He was preceded in death by his father Robert Hayes and his best friend Tim Hoppman.

The family would like to thank all their family and friends who have come together during these hard times. The family has established a GoFundMe page for Jeff.

Roger R. Hedrick

Roger R. Hedrick, 85, of Dubuque died Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Summit Congregational United Church of Christ followed by the funeral service at noon. Military rites will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League immediately following the service. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Roger was born January 26, 1934 in Dubuque, son of Lester and Eunice “Carol” (Okey) Hedrick. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1953 and attended the University of Dubuque for two years. Roger served in the US Army from 1956 to 1958.

He married Sally Ann (Justman) in 1957. She preceded him in death in 2001.

Roger worked for Dubuque Packing Co., FDL, and Farmland foods for 41 years, retiring as a supervisor in 1999.

Roger was a member of Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ.

He coached Independent League Baseball for 18 years. He loved the outdoors, hunting and was an avid White Sox, Packers and Hawkeye fan.

He is survived by his loving companion, Dee Kennedy and her family; three children, Kim (Gary) Mehrl, Laura (David) Wernke, and Doug (Cindy) Hedrick; grandchildren, Tyler (Samantha), Anthony and Allison Mehrl; Nicholas, Nathan and Noah Wernke; Cole (Brenna) Hedrick and Elyse (Dylan) Fischer; Thomas Coffman and Teisha (Nick) Gibson; and a sister, Marian Hubanks.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Russel, Willard and Emil; and a sister, Ella Mae.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

For further information, please visit www.egelhofsiegrtcasper.com.

William N. Collings

William (Bill) Nieter Collings, 90, of Stonehill Care Center, Dubuque, Iowa, returned to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 12, 2019.

Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, December 14, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 255 West 10th Street, Dubuque. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11 a.m. Burial and military rites will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Linwood Cemetery chapel. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home, 2659 JFK Road is entrusted with arrangements.

William N. Collings was born on March 23, 1929 at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, son of William H. Collings and Maud E. (Nieter) Collings. Bill earned his Baccalaureate and Law Degree from Northwestern University in Chicago. Following graduation from Law School, he served in the U.S. Navy as a Navy Air Intelligence Officer aboard the aircraft carrier, Coral Sea, in the Mediterranean. After his honorable service to the Navy, Bill enjoyed a long and successful career with Chicago Title Insurance Company for 43 years as a title examiner. He juggled dual residency between Chicago and Dubuque, returning home to Dubuque each weekend to serve as organist for First Congregational United Church of Christ.

Bill loved Christian music, classical music, and he especially loved organ music. He became an accomplished organist and served First Congregational UCC from 1966 to 2007 where he was a faithful member. He was a member of the Organ Guild, American Legion, Masonic Lodge #125, the Shriners, and was an active member of two different Bible study groups.

Bill touched many lives and will be remembered for many unique gifts, talents and interests. His many Bible study friends will remember him as a scholar of the Bible. His faith was mighty, and he found great comfort and inner strength throughout his lifetime attained through his devout faith life. Bill was known as a scholarly man, full of knowledge, and willing to share his wisdom with everyone. His favorite subjects were history, religion, and words. He mastered the game of Scrabble and loved the challenge of a good competitive game with several “Scrabble friends.” Many called him a “Walking Dictionary.” Bill prided himself on living a very healthy life, but he was known to overindulge on chocolate.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a special aunt, Ida Collings, and many relatives and friends. William was a descendant of 1850 settlers to Dubuque County. He is survived by his cousin and confidant, Burnell Smith (Karen), special friend Lori Meyer (family) and many relatives and friends. He will forever be remembered and greatly missed by many.

Memorials may be given to First Congregational United Church of Christ.

Milton A. Boyes

Milton A. “Hunsie” Boyes, 82, of Dubuque died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at University of Iowa Hospital.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 pm Sunday at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road. Visitation will also be held Monday from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church where a funeral service will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Milton was born January 20, 1937 in Dubuque, son of Milton F. and Donita (Zoller) Boyes. Milton graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1955. On August 17, 1963 he married Judith Reed at St. Raphael Cathedral.

Milton worked for the City of Dubuque, first as a policeman from 1960 to 1965, then as a firefighter from 1965 to 1989. After his retirement in 1989, he worked for Eagle Ridge for six years.

He was a classic car and Indian motorcycle enthusiast.

He was also a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Milton is survived by his wife, Judy Boyes of Dubuque; three children, Elizabeth (Ben) Reeves of Platteville, Suzanne Bales of Cedar Rapids and Michael Boyes of Cedar Rapids; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Sandi (Chuck) Pemberton and Dawne (Dan) Fansanella; a sister in law, Jodi McElmeel and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two siblings, Donita Thole and Richard McElmeel and a great grandson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dubuque Humane Society.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the University of Iowa Hospital for their wonderful care.

Michael J. Fincel

Michael “Mike” J. Fincel, of Dubuque, born August 15, 1954 to Mike and Helen (Splinter) Fincel passed away Monday, December 9, 2019.

A visitation will be held from 10am- 3pm, Saturday, December 14 at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road. Funeral services will begin at 3pm.

Mike owned and operated F&S Radiator “Best Place in Town to Take a Leak”, which was started by his father in 1947.

Mike graduated from Wahlert in 1972. He also attended Loras College.

Mike married Gail Nicol on June 24, 1978 and they had 42 great years together, full of many memories with family and friends.

He was the proud father of Zachary, Dubuque, Emily (Mark) Coyle, Surprise, AZ, Andrew, Sterling, IL and Elizabeth, Fort Worth, TX; and he said the two best days were when he became Papa to Liam and Kaley.

Mike is survived by his wife; kids; grandkids; sisters, Patty Frick, Oregon, Dianne (Mike) Schuver, MS, and Carole McGinnis, FL; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gary Nicol, TX, Chip (Mary) Nicol, FL, Mark (Vi) Nicol, WI, June (Jason) Lester, IA, Mary (Matt) Belt, Alaska; mother-in-law, Helen (Nicol) Thielen, Dubuque; he is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom he cherished along with many cousins who he had special bonds and enjoyed spending time with.

Mike was also blessed to have some very special friends who helped him through life’s daily challenges.

Besides his parents Mike was preceded in death by his sister, Vicky Osthoff, numerous cousins, aunts, uncles and fathers-in-law, Glen Nicol and Harry Thielen.

A Michael J. Fincel Memorial Fund has been established.

The family would like to truly thank the Dubuque Police and Fire Department along with the Chaplain and ER Staff at MercyOne for their help, care and concern.

Margaret M. (Ernst) Douglas-Beck

Margaret Mary (Ernst) Douglas-Beck, 85, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on December 10th, 2019 at Stonehill Care Center.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 13th, 2019 at St. Joseph Key West Church with Rev. Rodney Allers officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Margaret Mary Ernst was born April 25, 1934 in Dubuque, daughter of Ben A and Marie A (Hentges) Ernst. Margaret graduated in 1952 from the former St. Joseph’s Girls Academy in Dubuque. She returned to school in 1969 and graduated from the Dubuque School of Practical Nursing. She worked as an LPN at the former Xavier Hospital and St. Francis Home, Dubuque. She continued her ministry of caring for the elderly as Activity Director at Stonehill Care Center until her retirement in 1995.

Margaret married Eugene L Douglas on June 6th of 1953 in Dubuque. Their marriage was blessed with 5 children. Eugene preceded her in death on May 13, 2001. Margaret remarried Milton C. Beck of Davenport on May 6, 2005 and moved to Davenport, Ia.

Margaret was a faith filled and faithful person. Her time and talents evolved around those she loved and cared for – her husbands, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She praised the beauty of God’s creations and enjoyed gardening, flowers, birds, butterflies, sunsets, rainbows and special friends.

Margaret was an active member of Our Lady of Victory Parish in Davenport and member of Holy Ghost Parish, Dubuque and St. Joseph’s Parish Key West prior to moving to Davenport. Margaret was affiliated with the Dubuque Franciscans in her work as a Franciscan Associate and as a volunteer. Margaret found great inner strength and comfort during her lifetime through her strong faith.

Margaret is survived by three daughters, Jean Jackson (Larry Richter) of Dubuque, IA, Maryjo Douglas Zunk of Scottsdale, AZ and Kristie Douglas (Nicholas Ehlinger) of Hazel Green, WI. Grandchildren, Vickie Mills of Rockford, IL, Benjamin and Daniel Zunk of Scottsdale, AZ, Michael Douglas (Roxanne), Aaron Douglas (Alisha Freisinger), Kirby Carpenter (Ashley Hightower), Loegin Fens, Ethan Fens and Karrigan Fens (Dalton Dietz), five great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Margaret was preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene in 2001, her sons, Daniel in 1976 and Drew in 2002; her mother and father, Marie and Ben Ernst; her sister Betty Leppert in 2016 and second husband Milton C. Beck in 2018.

Jane M. Miller

Jane M. Miller 80, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, December 21, 2019, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West. Friends may call from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at St. Columbkille Catholic Church before the mass.

Jane worked at the Dubuque County Court House in the Auto License and Treasurer’s Office for 47 years, retiring in 2004.

She was born on August 4, 1939 in Dubuque, daughter of Raymond and Elizabeth (Kemp) Miller.

She received her education at St. Columbkille School, Dubuque, graduating in 1957. She was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church.

Family meant a lot to her and she enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Until we see each other again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. We cannot see you with our eyes, or hear you with our ears, but thoughts of you are with us, and often dry our tears. You whisper in the rustling leaves, that linger in the fall, and in the gentle evening breeze, we’re sure we can hear you call. A part of you remains with us, that none can take away. It gives us strength to carry on at dawning of each day. We think of happy times we shared, and then we softly sigh, but this we know – we’ll meet again – and never say goodbye.

Those left to honor Jane’s memory include her brother Dean (Carol) Miller of Omaha, NE; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Donald Miller and sister-in-law Jeanette Miller.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff and Stonehill Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for all their wonderful care.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stonehill Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is caring for Jane and her family.

Jayne A. Zehentner

Jayne Ann Zehentner, 70, of Dubuque, passed away on October 16, 2019 at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque following a short illness.

Mass for Jayne will be held at St. Raphael’s Cathedral on Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 AM. Family and friends may gather at the Cathedral starting at 9 AM. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

Jayne was born December 10, 1948.  She grew up active in the family business, Zehentner’s Sporting Goods. Beautiful and very social during her early years, Jayne went on to graduate from the University of Iowa in 1972 with a BA in Psychology.

Jayne had a rich and deeply felt interior life that she expressed in her diaries, poetry, and in her beautiful letters.  She had a wonderful sense of humor.

Jayne was strong willed and loved her independence.  She held many jobs to support herself and enjoyed employment at Resurrection Church, The Telegraph Herald, Nordstrom’s and the University of Dubuque. She lived for many years with her parents.  Full of love and always looking for a way to express it, Jayne was there as her parents aged to help them with the little things that they could no longer do. Her parents were her everything and after her father Bob passed in 2004, her mother Mary Rita became her rock.

Mental health challenges plagued Jayne throughout her life. Jayne found strength in prayer and community in attending mass. In spite of her struggles, she remained firm in her belief that the better life she deserved was within reach.  She never gave up her fight.

There were many individuals and local organizations that supported Jayne including our cousins and relatives, family friends, caseworkers, social workers and hospital staff. These Dubuquers were kind and compassionate to Jayne over the years and the family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to our community.

Special thanks to the late Dr. Thomas Piekenbrock, a man whose office was always open for our sister and through his great patience and kindness, they built a relationship that was not only a stabilizing force for Jayne, but for our entire family.

In Jayne’s last years, the staff at Sunnycrest Manor provided much more than medical care, they provided Jayne a loving home.

Jayne was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Rita (Herber) Zehentner, and brother-in-law Michael Becker.  She is survived by her siblings, Mary Lou (Dick) Lorenz, Judy (Bob) Griffin, Teri Zehentner, Bob (Andrea Walsh) Zehentner, Barb (Mike) McKinlay, and Steve (Marina Ruiz Molina) Zehentner, as well as her many loving nieces and nephews.

Jayne’s family would like to thank MercyOne Medical Center staff for their compassionate care during her final hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sunnycrest Manor Auxiliary.

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

Donna M. Rogan

Donna Mae Rogan 88, of Stonehill Care Center, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JK Rd. Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until time of services Thursday at the funeral home.

Donna was born on July 19, 1931 in Clermont, Iowa, the daughter of Earl and Lovila (Olson) Opperman. She graduated from Dubuque Senior high school in 1941 and from the Finley Hospital School of Nursing in 1952. On November 8, 1958, Donna married Franklin “Jim” Rogan at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He preceded her in death 1989.

Donna was a registered nurse who worked at the Finley Hospital and retired from Sunnycrest Manor in 1993. She also taught nursing at the Finley Hospital School of Nursing and NICC. She loved shopping and fishing and was very active in both the Senior High School and Finley Hospital alumni.

Donna is survived by her children, Michael (Lori) Rogan, Paula Rogan and Wally Rogan all of Dubuque, Jody Gorman of Charlotte, NC and Jill (Russell) Huseman of Bellevue, IA; 9 grandchildren, Alex (Alyx) Rogan, Kacie (Jared) Schmit, Chris (Mandy) Rogan, Samantha (Tyler) Schumacher, Ali Rogan, T.J. and Tayler Gorman, Lucas (Amanda) Huseman and Valorie Huseman; 7 great grandchildren, Gage, Nash, Cohen, Daniel, Kierce, Audrina and Weston; “Donna loved her children and grandchildren very much”. Also surviving are 2 sisters-in-law, Dot Opperman of Rockford, IL and Grace Simpson of Dubuque, IA

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jim and her brother, Charles Opperman.

A Donna Mae Rogan memorial has been established.

The Rogan family would like to thank the staffs at Stonehill Care center and Hospice of Dubuque for their loving care and support.

Brian R. Busker

Brian Robert “Squirrel” Busker, 40, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away Saturday December 7th, 2019, as the result of a hunting accident in Jo Daviess County, IL.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Galena Bible Church, 11108 U. S. 20 West, in Galena, IL, with Pastors Adam Mostert and Bill Longmore officiating. Burial will be in the Scales Mound Twp. Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday and from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Friday at the Church. The Miller & Steinke Funeral Home of Scales Mound is in charge of arrangements.

Brian was born on February 2, 1979 at Monroe, Wisconsin, the son of Dwight J. and Judy (Beach) Busker. He was a graduate of Scales Mound High School, the class of 1997.
Brian worked for Glasson Painting, then was self-employed as B & B Painting. He was currently working for Klippert Painting.

He loved his children and loved spending time with them. Brian enjoyed hunting, ice fishing and the great outdoors. He was an avid Bears fan, Cubs fan and Bulls fan. He enjoyed grilling out and spending time with his family and friends. He loved music and the band “Sublime”.

Brian is survived by his mother Judy and step-dad Dave Carscallen of Scales Mound; a daughter Briana Busker of Dubuque, IA, a son Brody Busker and Brody’s mother Jami Lopp of Scales Mound; his brothers, Jason (Shannon) Busker of Apple River, Jeremy (Mariea) Busker of Virginia, and Robert Busker of Scales Mound, his sister, Melissa (Jose) Brito of Scales Mound, step–Brother Chad (Jolene) Carscallen of Florida, step-sisters Sherry (George) Byerly of Georgia, Lisa Silvey of Georgia and Caitlin Carscallen of North Carolina, several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father Dwight, his paternal and maternal grandparents, his Aunt Susie Doherty and Uncle Gary Dagel.

A Brian R. “Squirrel” Busker memorial fund has been established.

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

Paul E. Finzel

Paul Eugene Finzel, 51, of Corpus Christi, TX, formerly of Bellevue, IA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 29, 2019 at St. Luke’s Health and Medical Center in Houston, TX after suffering a massive stroke.

Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Visitation will be on Friday, December 20, 2019 from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. at Hachmann Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Bellevue. Additional visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. prior to Mass at the funeral home on Saturday.

Paul Finzel was born in Dubuque, Iowa, March 7, 1968, the son of Eugene and Dianne (Nauman) Finzel. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1986 and went on to complete his associate’s degree at the Wisconsin School of Electronics in Madison, WI. He worked for 25 years at AmTote International where he met the love of his life, Patricia Barr. He and Patti were married on October 23, 1993 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Dubuque. He was working at Clem’s Marina, a job that filled his joy for fishing and people.

Paul grew up on the family farm and when not doing chores enjoyed fishing, hunting, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and playing basketball and softball with his sisters, friends and neighbors. He moved to Corpus Christi in 1992, enjoying the warmer weather, sandy beaches and expanded golf season. Despite the distance he remained close to all his hometown friends, getting together with them on his many visits back to Bellevue.

Paul’s true passion was spending time with his three daughters teaching them how to fish, play golf, swim, bike, play volleyball and basketball, fix anything and generally how to enjoy life. He never missed their extracurricular activities and learned how to curl hair and put in ponytails. Paul’s smile and laughter were contagious and his energy never-ending. He could cook almost as good as his mom and rivals only his dad in raising amazing daughters.

Paul is survived by his wife, Patti, three beautiful daughters, Gabrielle of Corpus Christi, TX, Danielle, who is attending Iowa State in Ames, IA and Samantha, still at home; his parents, Eugene and Dianne Finzel of Bellevue; father and mother-in-law Ron and Pat (Schmall) Barr of Dubuque; five sisters, Jolene (Mike) Trebbien of Charles, City, IA, Rochelle (Alan) Fisser of Denver, CO, Teresa (Jason) Keane of Earlville, IA, Andrea (Nick) Brueggemann of Union, MO, and Heather (Tim) Marsh of Monticello, IA, and honorary brother Mike (Michelle) Marshall of Charlotte, IA; brothers and sister-in-law Mike (Becky) Barr of Woodenville, WA, Dan (Lisa) Barr of Dubuque, IA; Deborah (Dennis) Jackson of Shullsburg, WI, Jeff Barr of Dubuque, IA; thirteen nieces and nephews, three great-nephews and one great-niece, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Merlin and Lillian Finzel, maternal grandparents Albert and LaVera Nauman, his uncle and godfather, Kenneth Nauman, uncle Laverne Finzel and cousin Carla Nauman.

The family would like to thank the neurointensive care team at St. Luke’s Health and Medical Center in Houston for their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Paul’s memory.

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

Ronald R. Kroeger

Ronald R. “Goldie” Kroeger, 71, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019, at Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A memorial service celebrating Ronald’s life will be held at 11 A.M., Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. There is no public visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Ronald Reldo Kroeger was born on February 15, 1948 in Davenport, Iowa, to Reldo Henry and Lois Wilhelmina (Hintze) Kroeger. He attended North Scott High School. He had worked at J.I. Case and for the M.S.I. Road Construction Crew. He had lived in Maquoketa for the past 25 years.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, Clint (and wife Anna) Ross and Joshua Kroeger; sisters, Pat (and husband Bill) Oster and Debra (and husband Ray Kraklio) Dirksen; and a brother, Dennis (and wife Deb) Kroeger.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Shirley Kroeger.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Hospice of Jackson County.

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