Obituaries Archive

Sister Betty Bowen, BVM, (Florence Therese)

Sister Betty Bowen, BVM, (Florence Therese), 80, of 1130 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at Caritas Center.

Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. A virtual visitation will be held from 10:30 – 10:45 a.m., followed immediately by the funeral service. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Sister Betty ministered as a nurse at Mercy Medical Center and at the Marian Hall Infirmary in Dubuque, Iowa. She served as a nurse in Chicago; Skokie, Ill.; and Evanston, Ill., where she also worked as a parish ministerial staff member.

She was born on July 31, 1940, in Fort Collins, Colo., to Ralph and Florence (Pfeifer) Bowen. She entered the BVM congregation on Aug, 2, 1958, from St. Joseph Parish, Fort Collins, Colo. She professed first vows on Feb. 2, 1961, and final vows on July 16, 1966.

She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by a brother Jim (Lucille) Bowen, Fort Collins, Colo.; a sister Terri (Joe) Simpson, Little York, Ill.; a niece; nephews; and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 62 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.

Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home, 100 N 6th St., Bellevue, Iowa 52031 is in charge of arrangements.

David R. Phillips

David R. “Red” Phillips, 72, of Zwingle, Iowa, passed away on Thursday afternoon, November 12, 2020, MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa, from complications of CoVid 19 Pneumonia.

Plans to celebrate his life will take place after CoVid 19 subsides. Cremation rites have been accorded and burial will be at a later date at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Otter Creek, Iowa. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

David Robert Phillips was born on August 24, 1948 in Dubuque, Iowa to David Anthony and Genevieve Loretta (Kennedy) Phillips. He was a 1966 graduate of Maquoketa High School and had served his country in the Army National Guard. He married Karen Sue Richmann on September 18, 1976 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Otter Creek, Iowa. Two daughters were born from this union, Jennifer and Rachel.

“Red” was a lifelong self-employed farmer who was born and raised and lived on the family farm in Otter Creek.

He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Otter Creek, LaMotte Knights of Columbus, Cascade American Legion Post #239, and had served as an Otter Creek Township Trustee for many years.

“Red” enjoyed league bowling, cutting & splitting wood, fishing, and hunting. He will regret missing deer and coyote hunting this season. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved a social gathering and “never met a stranger”.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Karen Sue Phillips of Zwingle, IA; daughters, Jennifer (Mike) Jones of Maquoketa, IA, and Rachel (Matt) Kingree of Brentwood, TN; 3 grandchildren, Gabriella, Grace, and Isabella; a sister, Mary (Seiji) Yoshioka of Ventura, CA; a brother, John (Karen Ann) Phillips of Rock Island, IL; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Jane (Sam) Schepers of Otter Creek, IA, Kay Myatt of Lost Nation, IA, and Allen (Pam) Richmann of Lost Nation, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Robert “Bob” Phillips.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to St. Lawrence Cemetery or the LaMotte Fire and Rescue Squad in care of the David Phillips Family at Carson Celebration of Life Center, 318 West Pleasant Street, Maquoketa, Iowa 52060.

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

Lorraine E. Tegeler

Lorraine E. Tegeler, 94, of Dubuque, died Saturday, November 14, at Luther Manor, of COVID-19.

Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 19, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2025 Jackson St., with Reverend Jonathan Crawford officiating. Services will be live-streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home Facebook page. Masks and social distancing are required. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lorraine E. Tegeler Memorial Fund.

Lorraine was born April 25, 1926 in Dubuque, the daughter of William and Christina (Knockel) Papenthien. She married Leo Tegeler on May 27, 1950 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Dubuque. He preceded her in death on January 31, 2013.

Lorraine was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church since 1926, and she had a very strong faith in God. Over the years, she was employed at Farley & Loetscher, A.Y. McDonald, and Auto Parts Supply.

Lorraine was devoted to her family, and was an excellent homemaker who loved to cook and can. Lorraine loved to go to the casino anytime she had a chance.  If she was having a winning streak it was not uncommon to hear the words “hot dog” come barreling out of her mouth. She was always there to effortlessly make everyone laugh with her hilarious one-liners.

Lorraine is survived by her children, James Tegeler, Jill (fiancé Terry Ruff) Fondell, and Jodi (Tommy McDermott) Lukens, all of Dubuque; four grandchildren, Nichole (Fondell) (Jeremy) Hall, Zach (Meghan) Lukens, Ally Lukens, and Brady Tegeler; two great grandsons, Carter and Leo Hall; and a sister in law, Ethel McCready.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Ed and Bob Papenthien; two sisters, Arlita Redmond and Ruth Papenthien; and her in-laws, Mildred Conzett, Joe Tegeler, Clara Wall, Catherine Tegeler, and Ralph Tegeler.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque for their care of Lorraine.

Shirley A. Hosch

Shirley Ann Hosch, 84, of Cascade, Iowa passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at MercyOne Dubuque. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Garryowen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the church with Rev. Mark Osterhaus officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. Dubuque is assisting the family.

Shirley was born and raised with her brother William “Billy” Walsh in Waukon, Iowa. She moved to Dubuque, IA with her lifelong friend, Anita Welch, shortly after graduating from St. Patrick’s High School in 1955. They lived at Mary of the Angels, went to dances and stayed until closing time so they would have a ride home from the bartender. She worked as a secretary for Black Hawk and the Gas Company while she lived the single life with her friends.

She met Wilfried “Willie” Hosch through friends and their first date was at a dance in Dubuque. Dances, picnics, friends and laughs led to a marriage that lasted 53 years before Willie’s passing in 2015. They moved from Dubuque to the McCarthy Family Farm West of Garryowen, Iowa in 1965. In 1970 they moved North of Bernard and settled in for the next 45 years.

Friends, family, bowling, Bernard Picnics, Fireman’s Picnics and the Garryowen Rosary Society filled mom’s time and days while raising Roger and Kellie. She was a caregiver to her family, elderly friends and children in the Bernard area through the years. She then spent 20 years as church secretary before her retirement in 2009. The most important roll mom played was making her homemade bread and strawberry jam for every family gathering.

Shirley greeted everyone with a smile and could talk your ear off for hours. There is an empty space in her children’s hearts, yet happiness knowing she has “Gone Home” to be with our dad.

She was a member of the Bernard Commercial Club, Garryowen Rosary Society and several bowling leagues through the years.

Shirley is survived by her children, Roger (Cheryl) Hosch and Kellie Hosch; grandchildren, Amanda (Alex) Nicholsen and Tyler and Jacob Hosch; grandpups, Champ, Wyatt and Edina Monsoon “Eddie”; siblings, William “Bill” and Doris Walsh; in-laws, Vonda Hosch and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Willie; in-laws, Loras (Vig) Hosch, Donald (Rozella) Hosch, and Mary (Dick) Prior.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Garryowen.

Shirley’s children and grandchildren would like to thank family and friends who have reached out with their thoughts and prayers.

Charles N. Nehl

On Thursday, November 12, 2020, Charles “Charlie” Nicholas Nehl, husband, father, son, brother and uncle died in Cedar Rapids, IA, suddenly from COVID-19 at the age of 38.

Charlie was born on August 9, 1982, sharing a birthday with his mother. He graduated from Monticello High School in 2000 and Kirkwood Community College receiving a degree in Computer Programming. He worked in several settings as a computer programmer but most recently worked for LimoLink in Cedar Rapids.

In 2015, Charlie met Rhiannon Oakes, they became fast friends, and quickly fell in love. They were married on November 12, 2016. They shared a love for music, spending time with their children, attending Devon Townsend Project shows, and being able to just sit comfortably at home, enjoying each other’s company. Their family was their world.

Charlie loved computers from an early age tying up modems overnight in the days of dial-up. This brought him to a group of lifelong friends who spent hours together at LAN parties in his parents’ basement – commandeering a pool table to set up their computers. Charlie also loved video, board and card games — even achieving the esteemed title of State Champion for Magic: the Gathering. But not all of Charlie’s hobbies were in front of a computer. He was born a Cubs’ fan, never missing a game and was able to rattle off every baseball statistic you could hope to know off the top of his head. He loved playing sand volleyball and had been a part of a league at Volley’s for years. He even painted murals on some of their buildings. You may have seen him at the Cedar Rapids Farmer’s Market at his booth, “Beyond Sprays,” engaging in a joy he found later in life, spray painting everything from galaxies to forests. He was never far away from a Diet Dew, his headphones blasting “everything from metal to musicals,” and was definitely, always seen in a shirt without sleeves.

While Charlie was a man of few words, all who knew him knew that he was a man with a huge heart and a love for folks from all walks of life. He gave the best hugs. Those that knew him were richly blessed, and he will be profoundly missed.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Michele Nehl, aunts, Mary Rose Timmerman & Marsha Schroeder, grandparents, Wallace and Rose Nehl and Henry and Margaret Timmerman. Charlie is survived by his wife, best friend, and partner, Rhiannon Nehl; deeply beloved children, Kaden Nehl from his first marriage to Brandi Hoff, and Emma Mochal and Myles Nehl from his marriage to Rhiannon and their pack of four-legged critters; father Thomas Nehl and his wife Stacy; overbearing (but loved) sisters, Carissa (Brian) Gehl and Rachel Nehl; his stepsisters, Khloe and Kait; his in-laws, Delancey and Lori Hahn, and T.J. and Connie Oakes, his sister-in-laws Renae (Gary) Janecek and Genevieve Oakes, brother-in-law, Henry Hahn, nephews, Owen and Oliver Gehl, Kenny & Sammy Marley, and Elijah Janecek; godparents, Joyce Kramer and Joseph Schroeder; a very large, rather rambunctious extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins; and friends too numerous to count.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a private viewing will be held at Kramer Funeral home on November 27 by invitation. A private service for immediate family will be held on November 28 and officiated by Fr. Paul Baldwin.  Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Those attending the viewing or internment must practice social distancing and wear a mask. Please do not attend if you are feeling ill in any manner. We plan to hold a large celebration of Charlie’s life when it is safe to gather again in large groups.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Charlie may be made to his family through Kramer funeral home for his children’s future or through their gofundme page.

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

John R. Kass Jr.

John R. “Rick” Kass Jr., 72, of Dubuque, died Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Luther Manor in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road. Due to the city mask mandate, masks are required at the visitation and the funeral service. 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 John’s family.

The Funeral Service for John will be 10:30 am, Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Rev. Karen Candee officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.  Full military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Post #6 and the Iowa Army National Guard, Iowa Honor Guard. 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.

John was born June 29, 1948, in Dubuque, the son of John H. and Phyllis Ryan Kass. He attended and graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1968.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War from January 28, 1969 until September 1, 1970.  On May 26, 1973, he married Pamela R. Kohnen at Summit Congregational Church in Dubuque.

He was employed at Barnstead Thermolyhne in the shipping department for 37 years.

He was a member of Summit Congregation Church and a booster member for the Dubuque Boy’s Club.   He also attended Cozy Corner. John enjoyed doing work for others, fishing, hunting, playing Euchre and Cribbage, taking casino trips with his friends and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Pam of Dubuque; daughter, Karen (Mike Smith) Kass of Dubuque; son, Jeffrey (Jenny) Kass of Altoona; daughter, Julie (Josh Orr) Kass of Dubuque; grandchildren, Nathan and Shelby Selken, Morgan Kass, Laney and Riley Kass, Hudson and Sierrah Orr; two great-granddaughters, Zariah and Zalaya Selken; step-mother, Kay Kass of Dubuque; two brothers, Joseph and Robert Kass of Texas; eight sisters, Linda Koch of Dubuque, Jane (Jim) Weber of Farley, Mary Kass of Dubuque, Carol (Bob) Yeske of LaCrosse, WI, Sarah Kay of Texas, Sheri Jo (Bill) Vondran of Dubuque, Kelean (Aaron) Williams of East Dubuque, IL, Angela Duehr of Dubuque and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a great-granddaughter, Averey Selken; a brother-in-law, Mike Koch; sister and brother-in-law, Sue (Lyle) Upmann; sister-in-law, Patricia Chaloupka; sister-in-law, Nancy Sanders; grandparents-in-law, Carl (Mildred) Licht and grand puppy, Jasmine.

John’s family would like to extend their great appreciation to Luther Manor and Hospice of Dubuque for their exceptional care.

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 John’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Gary R. Bakey

Gary R. Bakey, 73, of Bellevue, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  A memorial visitation will be 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday, November 20, 2020 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue.  Family Graveside Services will be Saturday, November 21, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue.

Gary was born November 7, 1947 in Dubuque, the son of Robert and Agnes (Theisen) Bakey.  He graduated from Carpentersville High School in 1967.  Gary served as a Police Officer for 22 years in Carpentersville, he then helped farm the last 18 years west of Bellevue.  He married Debra Lindabauer on September 7, 1996 in Dundee, IL.  Gary loved farming, animals, gardening, and fishing with his family.  He took the most joy in being with his family and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him

Survivors include his wife, Debra; children, Eric, Steven (Holly), Jacob, Danny, and Deanna Bakey; grandchildren, Andrew, Ashley, Jack, and Olivia.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Kathy  Rodriquez.

It is required to utilize masks and respect social distancing during the visitation at the funeral home due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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

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

Dr. Frederick G. Asmussen

Dr. Frederick G. (“Doc”) Asmussen, M.D., 80, of Dubuque, died November 12, 2020, of an autoimmune disease. He died at home, surrounded by his family.

A visitation for Doc will be held on Monday, November 16, 2020 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Road. Due to the city mask mandate, masks are required at the visitation. 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 Doc’s family.

Full military honors rendered by the Dubuque American Legion Post #6 will begin at 4:30 PM at the funeral home. This will be live-streamed on the Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com.

Doc was born on June 25, 1940, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Frederick C. and Karolina (Gerhardt) Asmussen. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1961 and earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in 1964.

Doc served in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1968, where he was the Director of Aerospace Medicine and a flight surgeon. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Iowa City where he finished his residency in 1971. He made Dubuque his home when he started working as an OB/GYN at Medical Associates, practicing alongside Dr. Clark Stevens. After 31 years of practice, he retired in 2002.

Doc was a member of the Iowa Medical Society, Dubuque County Medical Society, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, the Izaak Walton League, and the Dubuque Shooting Society’s 660 Club. He was also a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge #125.

Doc had many life-long friends. He was a favorite among his patients and nurses, always remembering to thank them at the end of the day. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, snowmobiling, a good party, and a strong Manhattan. This list could go on, but strict instructions were given not to “fluff if up.” However, in the last years of his life, his most favorite and proudest role was Papa.

Doc is survived by his wife of 31 years, Ellen, and four daughters, Alana Asmussen of San Diego, California; Kara Asmussen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Jenny (Nick) Weiss of Dubuque, Iowa; and Katie Harris of Dubuque, Iowa; and his grandchildren, Harrison and Harper. He is also survived by a nephew Gary Allen (Karen) Eggert and two nieces, Caroline Eggert and Diane (Bill) Falshaw.

He was preceded in death by a baby daughter at birth, his parents, and his sister Carol-Mae Eggert.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Dubuque Mercy Health Foundation Endowment Fund or the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

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

Richard T. Sheldon

Richard T. “Dick” Sheldon, age 90, of Dubuque, passed away at 7:05 p.m., on Friday, November 13, 2020, at ManorCare Health Services.  To celebrate Dick’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Due to COVID-19 concerns all who attend will be required to wear a face covering, and are asked to please maintain social distancing practices.  To honor Dick’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Grandview United Methodist Church, 3342 John Wesley Drive, with Pastor Tom Shinkle officiating.  Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Dubuque Post 6.

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

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

Those left to cherish Dick’s memory include

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kathleen M. Weydert

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

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

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

Those left to cherish Kathy’s memory include

her husband,
Joe Weydert, Dubuque, IA;

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

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

several nieces and nephews;

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

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

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

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

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

Patricia E. Barker

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jo Ann Perry

Angie K. Schmidt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Raphael J. Tigges

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

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

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

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

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

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

Diane R. Buhr

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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