Obituaries Archive

Beverly J. Usher

Beverly June Usher, 89, of Delmar, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019, at Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of her life will be held at 2 P.M., Monday, November 18, 2019, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1 to 2 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Andrew, Iowa Cemetery.
Beverly June McCutcheon was born on April 30, 1930 in Spragueville, Iowa, to Harry T. and Edith A. (Hemfling) McCutcheon. She attended Andrew Schools. She married Merlin “Toby” Saunders on May 15, 1947 and to this union five children were born, Terrill, Galen, Gary, Susan and Zoe. She then married Lincoln L. Usher on December 24, 1973 in Long Grove, Iowa. Lincoln preceded her in death on March 12, 2017.

Beverly was a homemaker and a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club Ladies Auxiliary in Maquoketa. She had worked as a volunteer at the Community Center for many years. She enjoyed antiquing, camping, hummingbirds and raising Yorkies. She especially loved spending time with her family.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Terrill (Shirley) Saunders of Spragueville, IA, Galen (Janet) Saunders of Maquoketa, IA, Gary (Holly) Saunders of French Camp, CA, Susan (Dan) Healey of Spokane, WA, Zoe (Jim) White of Crete, NE; step-child, Wanda (Richard) Tracy of Monmouth, IA; step-daughters-in-law, Kathy Usher of Oxford Junction, IA and Wendy Usher of Menahga, MN; sister, Margaret Rapsilber of Davenport, IA; many grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers Harold and William McCutcheon, step-sons Gary and Ronnie Usher, grandson Luke Saunders (2001), and step-grandson Kenny Hart.

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.

Charles L. Larson

Charles L. Larson, 84, of Dubuque died Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque following a brief illness.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 15 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, with Rev. Steven Rosonke officiating. Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens where Military Honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League. A visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m., Thursday, November 14 at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road.

Charles was born on June 12, 1935 in Highland, Wisconsin the son of George and Amanda (Olson) Larson.

Charles shared his life with “first” Mary Francis Hildebrand from 1960- 1985. Later he was blessed to have shared love with Blanche A. Schmitt and was married on June 20, 1992. She preceded him in death on April 5, 2015.

Charles proudly served our country in the United States Army.

Charles was a truck driver from 1970- 2000 for Kretschmer Tredway. After his retirement he drove for Jule Public Transportation and the Dubuque Trolley.

Charles enjoyed dancing, country music and tending to his yard. Some of his fondest memories were attending plays at the Bell Tower with Blanche, and in recent years dancing with Yvonne at many venues in the Dubuque area. Polka dancing was one of his favorite.

Charles was known to have a killer smile and infectious laugh. To know Charlie was to love Charlie.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Rita (special friend, Thomas Hall) McCarty; grandchildren, Crystal and Tyler (Ayla) Larson; special friend, Yvonne Kruser; step- children, Reginal (Susie) Schmitt, Tom (Diane) Schmitt, Steve (Mary) Schmitt, David (Tish) Schmitt,  Tim (Michelle) Schmitt, Peggy (Sam) Lathrum, Brenda Clark and Penny (Dave) North; and numerous step- grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Dale; four siblings, Helen, Gaige, Marvin and Willis; and many loving in-laws.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to nurse Martha and the ICU Staff at Mercy Medical Center, and to the staff at Hawkeye Care Center and Ennoble Manor for their compassionate care.

JoAnn M. Scannell

JoAnn M. Scannell, 89, of Dubuque, died Sunday, November 10, 2019, at the Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM Thursday, November 14, 2019, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 2001 St. Joseph Street. The Mass of Christian Burial for JoAnn will be 11:00 AM Thursday, November 14, 2019, St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Rev. Father Thomas McDermott as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

JoAnn was born October 26, 1930, in Rickardsville, IA, the daughter of Peter and Mabel Friedman Regan. On June 19, 1954, she married John A. Scannell in St. Joseph Church in Rickardsville, IA.

She was an executive secretary at John Deere Dubuque Works and Woodward Communications in the shopping news division.

Longtime member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. She enjoyed exercising with her Senior Fitness Friends and crafted table favors for nursing homes and daycare center for over 15 years.

Survivors include her husband, John; five daughters, Julia (Kevin Pruessner) Scannell of Napa, CA, Jacquelyn (Mark) Mitchell of Iowa City, IA, Jeanne (Mark) Dullea of Greenville, SC, Janet “Jan” (Terry) Pape of Sherrill; and Joan (Tim) Thill of Dubuque; eight grandchildren, Andrew Pape, Sarah (Kurt Kaylor) Mitchell, Kathryn “Katie” Pape, Hannah Thill, Emily Mitchell, Johnathon Thill, Madelyn Dullea, Cecelia Thill, and step grandson, Luke Mitchell; brother, Patrick (Stella) Regan of Dubuque; and her furry best friend, Keesha.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Rosemary Howard, brother, Verlyn Regan, and father-and mother-in-law, Frank and Cecelia Scannell.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

The family would like to thank their loving and caring neighbors.

Marie E. Heinrich

Marie E. Heinrich, 95, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday morning, November 9, 2019, at her home.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, November 16, 2019, at First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019, from 4 to 7 P.M. at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.

Marie Eleanor Goettler was born on November 16, 1923 on the family farm north of Andrew, Iowa to Henry and Magdalena (Reiss) Goettler. She graduated from Andrew High School in 1941 and then took normal training at the University of Dubuque where she earned her Teaching Certificate. She then taught in rural schools for several years.

On February 10, 1945 she married Marcel Heinrich in Andrew, Iowa. After Marcel returned from the service they began farming where she helped with the operation. In 1954, they moved to their present farm northwest of Maquoketa. Marie milked for over 50 years and enjoyed cultivating corn until her retirement in 2007. Marcel preceded her in death on September 2, 1983.

Marie was a longtime active member of First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa, and the Jackson County Historical Society. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, gardening, flowers, painting buildings, bird watching, and refinishing furniture.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Paul (Chris) Heinrich of Maquoketa, IA, Pastor Judy Heinrich of Maquoketa, IA, and Joe (Shelley) Heinrich of Maquoketa, IA; a son- in-law, Jerry (and friend Bev Wassenhove) Hoyle of Milan, IL; 6 grandchildren, Nicholas (Michelle) Heinrich, Ann (Shad) Patterson, Joseph Wolf, Katherine (Benjamin) Grayson, Amber (Ben) Selman, and Jill (Kaleb) Marshall; 6 great-grandchildren; a brother, Oswald (Carol) Goettler of Monona, IA; and a sister-in-law, Fern Goettler of Maquoketa, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Marcel, daughters Jean Gardner and Connie Hoyle, a brother Harold Goettler, and a sister Malinda Johnson.

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

Gene D. Gauer

Gene D. Gauer, 92, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at MercyOne in Dubuque, Iowa.

A graveside service will be held at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 2 p.m. Military honors will be performed.

Gene was born September 21, 1927, in Dubuque. He was a Ham Radio Operator as well as a member of the Great River Amateur Radio Club in Dubuque. He enjoyed building model planes and roller-skating in his free time. Gene served in the US Navy.

Survivors include his daughter, Linda Louise Gauer of St. Johns, Arizona, his son, David Gauer, grandchildren: Strider M. Teague, Aaron Teague, Phillip R. Council, Laura A. Council, David Gauer, 8 great grandchildren: and 4 siblings.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Rose Mary Greenwood

Rose Mary Greenwood, 90, of Farley, Iowa passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Mercy One Medical Center Dubuque, Iowa.

Visitation for Rose Mary will be held from noon to 2 p.m., on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa. Services for Rose Mary will be held at 2:30 p.m., at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, with Pastor Julie Schubert presiding. Burial will be held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Farley, Iowa.

She was born December 18, 1928 in Dyersville, Iowa, daughter of Joseph and Magdellan (Jaeger) Krogman-the oldest of 15 children. She received her education in the Dyersville area schools. On October 15, 1945 she was united in marriage to Harold Greenwood at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville, IA. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1990. The couple farmed in the rural Worthington area where they rasied their family.

She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Farley and its Altar and Rosary Society.

She is survived by one son, Paul (Alice) Greenwood of Epworth, IA; three daughters, Mary Jane (Gary) Ludwig of Worthington, IA, Margie (Ernest) White of Mt. Sterling, WI, and Ann Black of Pella, IA; 12 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; three siblings, James Krogman of Worthington, IA, Richard (Debra) Krogman of Dubuque, IA, and Verla Turnis of Worthington, IA; two brothers-in-law, Dennis Foxen of Dyersville, IA and Harold Tibbetts of Mesquite, NV; two sisters-in-law, Linda Krogman of Dyersville, IA and Helen Krogman-Taylor of Dubuque, IA; and a special friend, Gilbert “Gib” Lehmann of Farley, IA.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two grandson, Trace Black and Joseph Greenwood; five sisters, Kathy Foxen, Bonita Krogman, Helen ((Gilbert) Bahl, Mary (George) Sorenson, Carol Tibbetts; brothers, Elwood (Eunice) Krogman, Vernon (Raynette) Krogman, Thomas Krogman, David Krogman and Gary Krogman; half brothers and sister, LeRoy Krogman, Joseph (Toots) Krogman and Pearl (Lawrence) Rolling; a brother-in-law, Vincent (Victoria) Greenwood and a sister-in-law, Margaret (Elmer) Schuster.

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

Marie C. Noonan

Marie C. Noonan, 93, of Bernard, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade, Iowa.

Visitation for Marie will be held from 2 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where a Wake service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 after 9 a.m. at the funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Marie will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Garryowen, Iowa, with Msgr. James Miller Presiding. Burial will be held in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Garryowen, Iowa.

She was born October 22, 1926 in Holy Cross, Iowa, daughter of Henry and Catherine (Diesburg) Meyer. She received her education in the Holy Cross area schools. On September 10, 1947 she was united in marriage to Willard L. Noonan at Holy Family Catholic Church in New Melleray-Peosta, IA. He preceded her in death on April 30, 2016. The couple farmed in the Bernard area their whole lives where they raised their five boys.
She was a member of St. Patrick’s Parish in Garryowen, Iowa and its Rosary Society.

She is survived by four children, Chuck (Amy) Noonan of Bernard, IA, a daughter-in-law, Nancy Noonan of Bernard, IA, Rich (Joyce) Noonan of Zwingle, IA, Bob (Vicki) Noonan and John (Mary Pat) Noonan both of Bernard, IA; 18 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; one sister, Doris (Gerry) Kutsch of Milwaukee, WI; and a sister-in-law, Maurna O’Brien of Cascade, IA.

She is also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Ronald J. Noonan on August 11, 2006; two daughters-in-law, Kay Noonan and Denise Noonan; a twin sister, Virginia (Ray) Heiar; a brother, Merlin (JoAnne) Meyer; a sister and brother-in-law, Carlene (Ray) McDonnell; a brother-in-law, George O’Brien.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

The family wishes to thank Shady Rest Care Center and Staff, Above and Beyond Hospice and Home Care, Sherry Kelchen and staff and all the friends and family who visited with Marie.

Robert F. Beecher

Robert F. Beecher, 88, of Dubuque, died Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the Dubuque Specialty Care Initiatives in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Bob will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Rev. Father Steven Rosonke as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Robert was born October 28, 1931, in Dubuque, the son of Joseph A. and Vivian Meloy Beecher. On February 7, 1953, he married Betty Smith at St. Mary’s Church in Dubuque.

He was a graduate of St. Columbkille’s High School.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War.

Robert was the owner of Beecher Company. He started Beecher’s Ice Cream in 1982 after leaving Beecher Quarries.

He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He enjoyed the river with his family and trips to the casino.

Survivors include his wife, Betty, of Dubuque; four children, Pam (Kevin) Welsh of Dubuque, Craig (Bonnie) Beecher of Dubuque, Paula Beecher of Phoenix, AZ, and Brian (Cali) Beecher of Dubuque; six grandchildren, Kristin Beecher-Gross, Brent Beecher, Trisha (Max) Huss, Garret (Liz) Welsh, Phil Beecher, and Beth (Seth) Hoerner; three great-grandchildren, Eli Gross, and Vivian and Jace Hoerner; and one sister, Patricia Maiers of Dubuque.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for St. Anthony Catholic Church and Dubuque Humane Society.

The family thanks Dr. Whalen and Tri State Dialysis for taking special care of Beech.

Rosemary A. Boge

Rosemary “Rosie” Ann Boge, 74, of North Buena Vista, died Thursday, November 7, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 218 Main St, North Buena Vista, IA.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Marvin Bries as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

Rosemary was born July 29, 1945, in New Hampton, IA, the daughter of Joseph John and Adella Anne Ruhoff Baltes. She married David Paul Wagner on September 12, 1964. He died November 3, 1975. On June 5, 1982, she married Eugene Robert Boge in Epworth.

She attended St. Williams High School in Alta Vista, IA, before graduating from New Hampton High School in 1963.

Rosie worked at John Deere Dubuque Works for 27 years, retiring January of 2002. She previously worked at the Welfare Office and farmed in Alta Vista and Cresco, IA.

She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in North Buena Vista, and it’s Rosary Society, and helped with the church’s dinners, and picnics. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, luncheons with friends, visiting family, watching her grandson’s sporting events, and going to Bell Tower plays.

Survivors include her husband, Gene Boge of North Buena Vista; one daughter, Laurie Ann (Earl) Nelson of Port Byron, IL; three grandchildren, Cade, Aiden, and Leyton; two brothers, Bernard (Sue) Baltes of Rolling Prairie, IN, Donald (Linda) Baltes of Rochester, MN; one sister, Janice (Kenny) Archer of Ottumwa; one sister-in-law, Alice Baltes of Cortez, CO; her in-laws from her first marriage to David, Paul (Joyce) Wagner, Marie (Leon) Bleile, and Carol (Rick) Smith, all of Dubuque; her in-laws from her second marriage to Eugene, Bonnie (Kenny) McDermott of Epworth, IA, and Doris (Rick Kremer) Kinsella of Dubuque; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her first husband, David, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Edward, her parents-in-law, Elmer & Madeline Wagner and Walter & Loretta Boge, and in-laws, Larry Whittom, Ruth Wagner, Joe & Janet Bleile, niece, Suzie Bleile, nephew, Danny Wagner, and special friends, Katie Flaherty &  Kathy Ludovissy.

The family extends a special thank you to the entire Wagner family for their love and support through the years.

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

Victoria Foht

Victoria “Vicki” Foht, 65, formerly of East Dubuque, IL., passed away Friday November 8, 2019 at Manor Care Nursing Center in Dubuque, IA.  Vicki was born January 27, 1954 in Dubuque, IA, to Hank and Rose (Hasken) Fellenzer of East Dubuque.

In spite of contracting Multiple Sclerosis in her early teens, Vicki successfully gave birth to two sons, Anthony and Kyle. Vicki spent her entire life battling the ravages of Multiple Sclerosis.  For her the thrill of school dances was only slightly complicated by the need of crutches.  But soon a walker was needed, then various wheel chairs, eventually succumbing to a mostly bedridden life style in her later years.  Through it all several things remained constant:  her devoted son Tony, her dedicated sister Pat, and a razor sharp sarcastic sense of humor.  She may not have been mobile but she was definitely cognizant of and enjoyed the world around her.

Vicki is preceded in death by both her parents (Hank & Rose), her young son Kyle, and brother Kevin Fellenzer.

Vicki is survived by her son Anthony (& Stacy) Foht, grandchildren Madison & Samantha Foht, and two sisters Pat (& Bob Vanderah) and Susan (& Richard Stark), as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

There will a private ceremony at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque on Saturday November 16 from 9 to 11am.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com

Carol A. Lau

Carol A. Lau, age 89 of Dubuque, Iowa completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Ennoble Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dubuque, surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Carol’s life, a Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mueller Memorial Chapel at Linwood Cemetery, 2736 Windsor Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa.  Burial will be in the Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Carol’s family.

Carol was born on February 18, 1930 in Waterloo, Iowa, a daughter to Fred and Edith (Lubberts) Johnson.  Carol was raised with a strong commitment to giving of herself, time and energy first and foremost.  She faithfully devoted over 45 years of her working career as a Registered Nurse to help complete that task.  Carol had the opportunity to work in various locations and facilities, but the years she spent at Finley and Mercy Hospitals were among her most rewarding.  But, even outside of work, Carol was driven to share her generous spirit with all whom she loved and cared for.  Whether she was creating magic at her fingertips on her sewing machine, at her crafts table, or in her kitchen, you could be sure Carol was working on something special which she could bless those around her with.

Carol was a kind and fun-loving woman who embraced each day with an optimistic smile which couldn’t help but brighten any room she walked into.  Her love for sweets was the only thing which came in second to her love for others.  Carol never met a child she didn’t like, but when it came to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, you could continually see that unconditional love in action.  Nothing brought her greater joy than to hear their voices and catch up on the daily events in their lives.  Carol spent her 89 years among us making the world a better place on her terms and countless lives have been impacted for the better because of that fact.  We will miss her gentle spirit moving forward, but we know that she is now at peace from her earthly struggles and we find peace in trusting that she has begun her eternal journey and only has to wait patiently for us to join her again in time.  Thank you, Carol, for all of your love and lessons you’ve left behind, and may we discover peace in the comfort of carrying your legacy forward.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Carol include,

her 3 children,
Marianne (Tom) Lytle, Dubuque, Iowa,
Dave (Susan) Lau, Dubuque, Iowa,
and Karen Lau, Dubuque, Iowa;

her 4 granddaughters,
Lindsay (Jesse) Drew, Ankeny, Iowa,
Abbey (Brad) VanWeelden, Des Moines, Iowa,
Stephanie (Adam) Aleshire, Des Moines, Iowa,
and Ashley (Matt Lester) Lau, Dubuque, Iowa;

her 6 great-grandchildren,
Eva Drew, Presley Drew, Waylon VanWeelden, Landry VanWeelden, Willow Lester and Odin Lester;

her sister,
Kathy LeBrun, Kent, Washington;

her brother,
Paul (Anne) Johnson, Des Moines, Iowa;

along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother-in-law, Jay LeBrun.

Carol’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Ennoble Manor, and Hospice of Dubuque, for all of their professional and compassionate care of Carol, and her family.

In lieu of flowers, a Carol A. Lau memorial fund has been established.

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

Margaret Harms

Margaret “Meg” Harms, 77, of Anamosa, Iowa passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Kramer Funeral Home, 700 Oak Street, Monticello, where a parish vigil service will be held at 3:00 p.m.  Visitation will continue from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Monday prior to funeral services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Monticello, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery.  Rev. Paul Baldwin will officiate.

Margaret was born November 15, 1941, in Monticello, the daughter of Samuel Jr. and Mary (Mitchell) Holmes. She married Richard Harms on June 16, 1962 at Sacred Heart in Monticello. They were proud parents of two daughters Lisa and Lanette.

Meg graduated from Sacred Heart Schools, and then worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for 4 years.  She worked at Rockwell International (Collins Radio) as a quality auditor for 35 years.  Meg was a leader for the Campfire girls and Jackson Wise Owls 4H club.  She taught CCD for several years at Sacred Heart.  Meg sang with the Sacred Heart Choir, Rockwell Mixed Choir and Joyful Noise Women’s Choir.  She liked to dance, sew, cook, crafting, and spoil her grandkids and great-grand kids.

Survivors include her husband Richard, children: Lisa (Tim) Snider of Muskegon, MI, Lanette (Brian) Boots of Robins, IA, grandchildren: T.J. Snider, Ashley (Jeremy) Witte, Derek (Mariah) Boots, Lauren (Jake) Nelson, great grandchildren: Kinslee, Javin, Addalynn, Tegan, Kason, and Cecilia, with two more on the way, siblings: Sharon (Don) Katuin, Betty Prull, Robert (Kathy) Holmes and a brother-in-law, Dave Conway.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings: Charles Holmes, Rosalie Conway and brother-in-law, Harry Prull.

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

Ole N. Dosland

Ole N. Dosland, 70, of Kansas City, Missouri and formerly of Calamus and Bellevue passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at KU Medical Center.  Funeral Mass will be 12:30 pm, Thursday, November 14, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue, family will greet friends 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (noon) at Hachmann Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue prior to Mass on Thursday.  Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.

Ole will return to Bellevue, Iowa and cremated remains buried in the town with a family he considered home

Ole Dosland was born in Clinton, Iowa, February 17th, 1949. He passed away November 7th, 2019 having succumbed to complications following open heart surgery. He believed death is not the end but a step along the journey.

Ole graduated from Calamus High School, 1967 and was a believer of higher education living out his class motto of “Knowledge is Power, Gather it Now”. He was the first in his family to graduate from college; Upper Iowa University, 1971. He started his career as a high school teacher coach with a career in the food industry for 25 + years with Purina, Iams and ConAgra; a builder of sustainable Quality Assurance and Food Safety Systems before their time. He worked in the commercial pest management industry for 7 + years with Copesan Services developing safer pest management concepts such as modifying temperatures for insect control while building the industry’s first online learning university. He started a consulting company in 2003 and was a nationally recognized Quality Assurance and Food Safety expert with 100 + magazine columns and book chapters.

Ole was beloved by his family, friends, work and play comrades who appreciated his personality and sense of humor. He had the ability to mentor others bringing out their best and will be missed by many.

In his youth, Ole played little league baseball riding a bicycle 4 miles, much over gravel roads, to town returning to the family farm in time for chores. He was an excellent athlete in baseball and basketball. In college he was a baseball captain his senior year with a career batting average of .350. He played competitive racquetball and slow pitch softball for 20 + years playing on teams that won numerous State and Regional titles being the Open Class Iowa State MVP in 1997. He was an avid golfer and traveler enjoying numerous extended trip adventures.

Ole married Patricia Manders of Bellevue, Iowa in 1973. They shared a life full of adventure with Pat not sure what loving surprise the next moment might bring. Family vacations were taken every year with numerous international trips, especially to Mexico, continuing into his later years. His greatest joy and pride came from his three children who were prodded into sports, college with master degrees by a roots and wings philosophy.

Ole is survived by his wife Pat, children; Mitch Dosland of Kansas City, MO, Cory Dosland of North Platte, NE, Niki Dosland of Kansas City, MO, grandson Tanner Eckerle-Dosland of Kansas City, MO, step brother Jim (Joanne) Tietjens of Fulton, and step sisters Kathy Sander of Camanche, Jo (Jim) Wiese of Davenport and Deborah (Doug) Stream of Weslaco, Texas. He was preceded in death by parents Anita and Glenn Dosland, brother Larry Dosland, stepmother Fern Dosland and step brother Kenny Tietjens. The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of his father.

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

Carol A. Pfeiler

Carol A. Pfeiler, 81, of Dubuque, died Thursday, November 7, 2019, at the Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque from complications of dementia.

Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road. The Mass of Christian Burial for Carol will be 10:30 AM Monday, November 11, 2019, at Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Ghost Catholic Church with Rev. Father Steven Garner as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

Carol was born December 12, 1937, in Shullsburg, WI, the daughter of James and Dolores (Klein) Waul. On June 13, 1959, she married Louis P. Pfeiler at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dubuque with a mass celebrated by Archbishop Leo Binz.

She was a 1955 graduate of the Immaculate Conception High School. Immediately following graduation, she began work at the Archdiocese Chancery office until 1961 when she and Louis moved to South Bend, Indiana where Louis attended Law School at the University of Notre Dame. Louis graduated from law school in 1964. Carol chose not to work outside the home, devoting her time to raising their family.

She enjoyed playing bridge, tennis, cross county skiing, water skiing, and boating. She was such an avid fan of the Fighting Irish the neighbors could hear her cheering for touchdowns. She was a member of Key City Genealogy. Genealogy was her passion and she was always willing to share with other genealogists. Her final genealogy project was to help a German author with research for his book about German immigrants in Dubuque County. She had a great love of travel. Above all else she cherished time with her grandchildren.

Carol was a member of Dubuque County Key City Historical Society, St. Donatus Luxembourg Heritage Society, Dyersville Historical Society, Luxembourg Society of Iowa, and Luxembourg American Cultural Society.

Survivors include her husband, Louis of Dubuque; one daughter, Mary Beth (Mick) Fleming of Dubuque; one son, Louis S. (Lenee) Pfeiler of Omaha, NE; seven grandchildren, Daniel and Matthew Salmon, Keryn and Bryana Pfeiler, Hunter Carpenter, Tammy (Antony) Brooks and Tom (Kate) Fleming; three great-grandchildren, Eleanor and Grace Brooks and Ruby Fleming; one sister, Lauri (Dave) Giesen of Libertyville, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, James Waul and Kenneth Waul, and one nephew, John Waul.

A memorial has been established for Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Dubuque.

The family would like to thank the staff at Stonehill, Sunset Park, and Hospice of Dubuque for the care and love they showed Carol.

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

Charles A. Reinert

Charles A. Reinert, 87, of Dubuque, Iowa peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Stonehill Care Center.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 16th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 15th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory.

Charles was born on June 23, 1932 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Joseph and Ida (Loewen) Reinert. Charles was raised on the family farm in Sherrill and attended St. Peter and Paul School. As a young man he worked for several farmers as a hired hand. He then worked for the former Dubuque Packing Company, and then later FDL Foods, Inc. He retired after 42 years and then worked part-time at the former Econo Foods and was a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. He later recycled pop cans “for a little something to do.”

He enjoyed being around people and always had a story or joke to tell. He loved putting a smile on your face, and just generally giving you a hard time.

He married Dolores (Bleile) Reinert on June 14, 1958 at St Francis of Assisi Parish in Balltown, Iowa. They became proud parents to Margaret (Dolly), in 1964. Charles enjoyed the simple things in life: playing cards, taking walks, cutting grass, car rides, and always a good dish of ice cream.

Charles was devoted to his family and always enjoyed spending time with them. His grandchildren were his special pride and joy; he always said, “If I knew grandchildren were so fun, I would’ve had them first.”

Those left behind to cherish his memory include his wife Dolores; daughter Margaret (Nick) McGrath, of Dubuque; grandson Nicholas of Dallas, TX and granddaughter Jessica of Dubuque. His siblings Bernard (Lori) Reinert, of St-Louis, MO; Frank (Beverly) Reinert, of Dubuque, IA; Peter (Betty) Reinert, of Hazel Green, WI; Catherine Orman, of San Rafael, CA, Raphael Reinert of Dubuque, IA; and Molly (Mike) Murray, of Olney, IL.; his siblings-in-law Leon (Marie) Bleile, Cletus (Sally) Bleile, Margaret Heiderscheit and Betty Barth, all of Dubuque, IA and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and parent-in-laws (Victor and Margaret Bleile); siblings John (Margie) Reinert; Mary (Paul) Noesen, Sr Clare Reinert, Tony (Pauley) Reinert, Herman Reinert, Lucy (Ken) Donovan, Joe (Karel) Reinert; sister-in-law Glenda Reinert and brother-in-law Stan Orman. His sibling-in-laws Delbert Bleile, Raphael (Anna Mae) Bleile, and Ken Heiderscheit.

The family would like to express sincere gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Stonehill who provided loving care to Charles and his family. They would also like to thank Hospice of Dubuque for their care and comfort provided to Charles this last month. A special thank-you goes out to Dr. John Whalen who provided excellent care and comfort to Charles for the last several years of his life.