Obituaries Archive

Cyndia K. Stecher

Cyndia Kay Stecher, 69, of Dubuque, died Friday, October 25, 2019, at her home.

Visitation will be from  9:00 am until 11:00 am Thursday, October 31, 2019, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Cyndia will be 11:00 am Thursday, October 31, 2019, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Key West.

Cyndia was born April 19, 1950, in Dubuque, the daughter of Harold J. and Jocille E. Honerbaum Weber.

Cindy worked at Jocille’s Fashion Corner and was a dedicated realtor for RE/MAX for 18 years.

She was a 1968 graduate of Wahlert High School and a 1972 graduate of University of Wisconsin Platteville.

She was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church. Tennis was her passion, which provided many opportunities for adventures with her friends. Cindy studied abroad in college and instilled a love of world travel in her daughter. Always dressed “to the nines” in her four inch stilettos, she was a vivacious and spontaneous person.  Never one to sit at home; she was on the go and having fun.

Survivors include her daughter, Noelle Stecher of Houston, TX; a sister, Sandra Gavin; a brother, Randy Weber both of Dubuque, as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Hospice of Dubuque and American Cancer Society.

The family extends their gratitude to Hospice of Dubuque and No Place Like Home, who cared for her during her final weeks.

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

Sara M. Runde

Sara M. “Sally” Runde, 86, of Kieler, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City.  Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating.  Burial will take place at a later date.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City where the parish wake service will be at 3:45 p.m.  Friends may also call from 9-10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center before the service.

Sally was born on September 23, 1933, in Tennyson, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph and Edna (Schiffman) Kerkenbush.  She married the love of her life, Leland H. “Buck” Runde, on April 18, 1953, at St Andrew’s Church in Tennyson.

Sally lived her life nurturing her family.  Spending time with family and friends was her greatest joy.

There was never a hungry person in Sally’s home, she was often planning the next meal while still finishing the first – everyone loved Grandma Sally’s sweet rolls & zucchini bread.  Time spent with family at Buck’s Landing, berry picking, tending her flower garden and bird watching were among her favorite activities.

Prior to raising her family, she worked at Brown Publishing (Dubuque) and later worked as a bookkeeper for the Kieler Sanitary District and in the Bursar’s office at UW Platteville.

She was a faithful member of the Immaculate Conception (Kieler) Parish, the Council of Catholic Women, the Jamestown Fire Department Auxiliary, Cub Scout Den Mother and 4H Leader.  She was also an accomplished seamstress – making clothes for herself, her daughters and extended family.

Buck & Sal were fortunate to enjoy years of retirement traveling to visit family and friends throughout the U.S.

Survivors include her devoted husband of 66 years, Buck; her children, Sharon (Brad) Avery, Topeka, KS, Peggy (Jon) Weston, Philadelphia, PA, Deb (Bryant) Holt, Franklin, VA, Chuck (Sharon) Runde, Hazel Green, WI,  Barb (Cameron Tschannen) Runde, Lindstrom, MN, Sam (Kim) Runde, Hazel Green, WI and Andy (Sue) Runde, Shorewood, IL; a sister, Ruth Kieler, Platteville; and in-laws, Gus (Shirley) Runde, Kieler, and Tina Runde, Cuba City; fifteen grandchildren, Wyatt (Christina), Lara, and Dylan Avery,  Jason (Shante), Aaron (Charrity), and Brian (Alyson) Weston, Bud and Will (Meredith) Holt, Burt (Lesley) and Audra Runde, Joe (Bri), Nick (Melissa), Jessica (Tyson) and Jamie Runde, and Maggie Runde; and seventeen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Alma (Ralph) Krepfle; three brothers, Irvin (Loma), Bob (Helen) and Gene (Tressa) Kerkenbush; and her in-laws, Larry Kieler, Arlene (Bud) Burlage, Bud Runde, Betty (Kenny) Pratt, and Rita (Vince) Hinderman.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sally’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org).

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.caseyfuneralhome.net.

Jenanne M. Grant

Jenanne M. Grant, 77, of East Dubuque, Illinois arrived in heaven on Thursday,  October 24, 2019 departing from Bell Tower Retirement Center in East Dubuque, Illinois.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Wesley United Methodist Church in East Dubuque with Parson John Emery  officiating. Jenanne will be buried along-side of her beloved husband in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Visitation is from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque and from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.  on Tuesday at the Church.

Jenanne was born at home on March 25, 1942 the daughter of Bernice (LaCount) and Joseph Foht.  She was united in marriage to Raymond C. (Shorty) Grant on August 6, 1958 at Wesley United Methodist Church. She was born and remained a life-long resident in the East Dubuque, Illinois area.

Jenanne started work as a youngster at The Cozy Lunch owned by her stepfather, Albert Miller, and her mother. She spent most of her time working the root beer stand. Once she became a mother, she stayed home to raise her children, Sharon and Russ. In later years, she provided day care, and much love to her grand-children until they were of school age. She was a very loving and talented woman who could crochet, knit, quilt, decorate cakes, play the piano, zither and clarinet as well as being an all-around great mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Once the grandchildren were in school, Jenanne started working at Nordstrom through Senona Staffing Services in Dubuque, Iowa where she made many friends. Jenanne also spent many hours volunteering her time as a devoted life-long member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and the Wesley’s Women’s Group.

Surviving are her children, Sharon (Tom) Harris of Cuba City, WI and Russell (Linda Welp) Grant of Zwingle Iowa, five grandchildren, Joshua Haupert, Matthew Lee, Michael (Kayla Ring) Stillmunkes, Kelsey (Jamie) Schroeder and Kea (Chris) Mueller. Jenanne’s great-grandchildren are Alexis Haupert, Alana McDermott, Peyton, Aubrey and Adalee Schroeder. She is also survived by two brothers, Norbert (Shirley Kirkpatrick) Foht of East Dubuque and Jerry Foht of Dubuque, Iowa; three sisters, Pam (Don) Rolling, Debbie (Mike) Lightfoot of Dubuque, Iowa and Carol Foht of Portland, OR; two brother-in-laws, Jack Foht of Dubuque, Iowa, Terry (Gail) Grant of Guttenburg, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Jean Grant, of Clinton, Iowa as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jenanne was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Ray, her parents, Bernice (LaCount) Brown, Joseph Foht, Albert Miller and Alexander Brown, her mother-in-law Eva (Babe) Grant,  two sisters, Eldine Delk and Connie Nolan, a brother, Delbert Foht, four sister-in-laws, Aggie Foht, Sandy Foht, Joan Ingles and Jean Foht and three brother-in-laws, John, Larry and Bob Grant.

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

Jean L. Kluesner

Jean L. Kluesner, 82, of New Vienna passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019, at MercyOne, in Dubuque.

Visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12^thAve SW in Dyersville, Iowa where a parish vigil service will be held at 2 p.m.  Visitation will continue from    9-10 a.m. Wednesday, prior to funeral services.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in New Vienna with burial in the church cemetery.  Rev. Dennis Quint will officiate.

Jean was born January 19, 1937, in New Vienna, the daughter of Raymond and Luella (Buenker) Kluesner.  She grew up on the family farm in New Vienna and attended St. Boniface School. She graduated Viterbo University in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, in 1958. Jean taught at St. Boniface School for 46 years. She was dedicated to Catholic education and the students she taught.

Jean served on the schoolboard, parish council, and finance committee. She also volunteered at the Heritage House. She enjoyed playing games, especially Scrabble, Jeopardy, and Trivial Pursuit. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan. She was very devoted to her faith, family, and the children she taught. She will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Survivors include her siblings: Helen Reardon of Dubuque, Elizabeth Leick of Epworth, Robert (Bridget) Kluesner of Owatonna, MN, sister-in-law: Mary Jane Kluesner of Dyersville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond (1987) and Luella (1982), siblings: Francis Kluesner, Ralph Kluesner, Sr. Marian Kluesner, FSPA, in-laws: Leonard Leick and Francis Reardon.

Memorials can be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church, Beckman High school, or Divine Word College in Epworth.

The family would like to thank the staff at Hawkeye Care Center and MercyOne Hospital for their compassionate care this past year.

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

Rae Naoe Seaton

Rae Naoe Seaton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away in the early hours of Monday, October 21, 2019.

Rae was born on May 6, 1942 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

 In 1972, she moved with her husband Dennis and daughter Cathy to Dubuque, where her son Marcus was later born. Rae taught ESL in the Dubuque school system for many years and retired in 2001. Always putting others first, she touched the lives of numerous students and people from all over the world.

Rae will live forever in the hearts of her husband, Dennis of Dubuque; daughter, Cathy (Larry Miller) of Coralville; son, Marcus (Kara) of Iowa City; her grandchildren Noah, Kalea, Grayson, Maya, and Alana; and sister, June Honda of Hawaii, along with relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Eleanor Honda of Honolulu, Hawaii.

A private celebration of life event will be arranged; please contact the family for details. Rae’s final resting place will be together with her loving parents at the Nu’uanu Memorial Park in Hawaii.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at www.gofundme.com/raeseaton.

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

Joan Grove

On Thursday, October 24, 2019 Joan Grove passed away peacefully at the age of 89, in DeWitt, Iowa. Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A prayer service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, October 28^th with visitation following from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home in Davenport. An additional visitation will be one hour prior to mass at the Cathedral. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Cathedral and Handicapped Development Center.

Joan was born in Dubuque, Iowa on April 14, 1930 to Aloysius and Veronica (Shekleton) Schuster, and graduated from Clarke College in 1952 with a degree in Sociology and Education. She married her husband John in 1954 and they had six children together.

Joan loved spending time with her family. She was proud of all her children and grandchildren and loved their big family gatherings at holidays. She enjoyed getting together with her coffee group at Bruegger’s Bagels and attending the Quad City symphony and other events with friends. She was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport for more than fifty years, and a teacher at Sacred Heart for twenty-five years, retiring in 1996. Over the years, Joan helped out with many activities at the Handicapped Development Center, where her son Jim works.

Joan is survived by her sons, John Grove of St. Paul, MN, and Jim Grove of Davenport, IA; daughters, Kathy (Russ) Garfin of Forest City, IA and Janet (Gene) Green of DeWitt, IA; grandchildren, Nancy, David, Christopher (Katie), Kate, Michelle (Toba), Emma and John; great-grandchildren, Conor and Malakai; sister, Imelda; brothers, Vince and Loras; sister-in-law, Marge; and many nieces and nephews.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband, John; sons, Michael and David; daughter-in-law, Patty; sisters, Virginia and Jeanette; brothers-in-law, Bud, John, and Tom; and sisters-in-law, Therese and Alice.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at WellSpire West Wing Place in DeWitt who took such good care of their Mom during her stay there and to her roommate Mildred, who was such a good friend to her.

Online condolences may be made to Joan’s family by viewing her obituary at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.

Charlotte M. Jess

Charlotte M. (McMillion) Jess, 85, of Bellevue, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Ramsey Village in Des Moines.  Funeral Services will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, October 29^th, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church in Bellevue.  Family will greet friends 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Monday, October 28, 2019 at Hachmann Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue.  Burial will be in First Presbyterian Cemetery in Bellevue.

Charlotte was born June 9, 1934 in Charmco, West Virginia, the daughter of George and Marie (Summerfield) McMillion.  She lived in West Virginia and Ohio and moved to Bellevue while in high school.  Charlotte graduated from Bellevue High School in 1952, then married Kenneth “Kenny” Jess on May 29, 1953, he passed on August 26, 2019.  Charlotte and Kenneth lived in Bellevue most of their lives, but lived in Platteville, Wisconsin for a short time in the late fifties and most recently in Des Moines, Iowa.

Charlotte worked at Clinton Engines, Savanna Army Depot, as a secretary for Leo Reistroffer and attorney Erwin Stamp in Bellevue.  She worked 25 years as a secretary at Bellevue High School until retiring in 1996.

Survivors include her children, Nancy (Kevin) Metz of Des Moines and Thane (Pam) Jess of West Des Moines; granddaughters, Alexis Laslo of Clive and Olivia Laslo of Des Moines; a great-grandson, Malone Slothhower; sisters, Betty Marshik of Rockville, Maryland and Nancy Eckrich of Mt. Airy, Maryland; sister in-law, Joan Jess of Bellevue and numerous nieces and nephews.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth; siblings; Bernice, Gene, and Clarence; a granddaughter, Claire Ann Laslo; and numerous sisters and brothers in-law, nieces and nephews.

A memorial fund has been established in Charlotte’s memory.

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

Joseph E. Lattner

Joseph E. Lattner, 66, of Bankston, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 on the family farm in Bankston, Iowa.

Visitation for Joe will be held from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, October 28, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held after 9 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home in Farley.

Services for Joe will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at St. Clement’s Catholic Church in Bankston, Iowa, with Rev. Michael Schueller officiating, concelebrating Rev. Joseph McDermott SVD. Burial will be held in St. Clement’s Cemetery in Bankston, Iowa.

Joe was born February 24, 1953 in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Clifford and Myrene (Rauen) Lattner. He is a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School in Farley, Iowa. On April 23, 1982 he was united in marriage to Peggy Welter at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sinsinawa, WI.

He was a man of strong faith and a member of St. Clement’s Parish in Bankston. Joe devoted his time to teaching his children how to live life to the fullest and appreciate the little things. He loved working alongside his two sons on his fifth generation farm. Farming was not only his livelihood but also his passion. Joe cherished his time tending to his animals, land, planting, and harvesting. Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, bowling, and playing Euchre in Card Club. Joe shared his wisdom and positivity within his community where he was loved by all he met. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed cheering on his Chicago Cubs and Bears. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, friends, and grandson Rocco. Joe truly had a heart of gold and would go out of his way to help anyone. His smile was contagious, his laugh unforgettable, and his kind heart unlike any other.

He is survived by the love of his life, Peggy Lattner of Bankston, Iowa; Proud father of four children, Amy Lattner of Phoenix, AZ, Nicholas (Kayla) Lattner of Peosta, IA, Matthew Lattner of Bankston, IA and Molly (Joseph) Lucas of Holy Cross, IA; one grandson, Rocco and another grandchild on the way; one brother David (Carol) Lattner: two sisters, Sr. Mary Emmanuel Lattner, and Donna (Ronald) Huberty; mother-in-law, Marion Welter; and nine brothers and sisters-in-law.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Paul J. Lattner, and father-in-law Harold Welter.

The family would like to thank the hard working first responders, neighbors, and friends.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

Joan B. Pasker

Joan B. Pasker, 86, of Dyersville, Iowa and formerly of New Vienna, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Oak Crest Manor in Dyersville, Iowa.
Visitation for Joan will be held from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friends may also call after 9 a.m., Monday, October 28th at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held for Joan at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 28, 2019 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in New Vienna, Iowa, with Rev. Tyler Raymond presiding. Burial will be held in St. Boniface Cemetery in New Vienna, Iowa.
She was born August 4, 1933 in Petersburg, Iowa, daughter of Alfred and Loretta (Koch) Goedken. She received her education in the Petersburg area schools. On November 9, 1954 she was united in marriage to Urban S. Pasker at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg, Iowa. He preceded her in death on November 13, 2017.
Joan loved watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren, spending time with her family and attending family gatherings. She enjoyed playing Bingo, cards and watching game shows especially Jeopardy. Joan was very talented in making quilts, baking and gardening.
She was a member of St. Boniface Parish in New Vienna, Iowa.
She is survived by eleven children, Rose (Oly) Olson of Colesburg, Dan (Kay) Pasker of New Vienna, Dave (Mary) Pasker of Earlville, Ron (Linda) Pasker and Rick Pasker both of New Vienna, Diane (Mark) Elgin, Randy Pasker and Joyce (Larry) Naber all of Dyersville, Janet (Jeff) Olson of Guttenberg, Jeanne (J.J.) Hefel of Holy Cross and Pam (Randy) Demmer of Dyersville; 33 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; three sisters, Delaine (Paul) Knipper both of Dyersville, Delores (Terry) O’Brien of Cascade and Sr. Rita Goedken of Dubuque, IA; three brothers, Dale Goedken of Dyersville, Dennis (Ann) Goedken of Cottage Grove, WI, and Charles (Patrice) Goedken of Harrisburg, PA; sister-in-law, Lisa Goedken of Conception Junction, MO, and Grace Pasker of New Vienna; and two brothers-in-law, Donald Burkle of Dyersville, IA and James (Marie) Pasker of Edgewood.
She is also preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Jean Ann Pasker in infancy; one son-in-law, Randy Hess; grandson, Bailey “Austin” Pasker; Rick’s fiance, Jill Wilson; two sisters, Sr. Angela Goedken and Lois Burkle; three brothers, David Goedken, Floyd Goedken and Marty Goedken; her father and mother-in-law, Albert and Alvina Pasker; two sisters-in-law, Verna Mae Westmark-Thieman and Doris Goedken; and brother-in-law, Leon Pasker.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

Rev. John W. Carpender

 Rev. John William Carpender, 91, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque.

Sharon Karrmann

Sharon Karrmann, 78, of Dubuque, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Grand Meadows.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, October 28, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 3200 Asbury Rd., Dubuque, where friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Rev. Matthew Agee will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville, WI. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, October 27, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd.

Sharon was born July 17, 1941 in Platteville, WI, the daughter of Floyd and Viola (Voigts) Grunewald. She married Marc E. Karrmann on April 9, 1960 at St. John Lutheran Church, Prairie du Sac, WI. They lived in Port Huron, MI for several years, before moving to Dubuque in 1976. He preceded her in death on April 12, 2017.

Sharon was employed as a teacher’s aide/para-educator for special needs children at Franklin and Eisenhower Schools in Dubuque. She donated her time volunteering for Special Olympics for ten years, and at Finley Hospital for over twenty years. Sharon was an active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, where she also served as librarian.

In addition to knitting and crafting, Sharon was an avid hockey fan, and along with her husband was a Dubuque Fighting Saints season ticket holder. She enjoyed camping, traveling, and loved taking her grandchildren to Disney World. Sharon and Marc visited all 50 states, 46 of them in their RV.

Sharon was a very sociable person and loved spending time with her many neighbors and friends, especially her coffee dates with friends and former coworkers. She was a member of Resurrection Alzheimer’s Support Group, which became very important to her. Sharon was an avid follower of her grandchildren’s sporting events and often traveled to see them play.

Sharon is survived by her children, Jim (Nancy) Karrmann of Madison, WI, Cheryl (Duane) Beckman of West Burlington, IA, John (JoDee) Karrmann of West Des Moines, IA, and Marc W. Karrmann of Rosemount, MN; 10 grandchildren, Sarah (Jeff), Ashley (Andrew), Derek (Lis), Blake, Andrew (Jordyn), Megan, Kayla (Chris), Allison, Jessica, and Natalie; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Dan (Patricia) Grunewald of Prairie du Sac, WI, and Bill (Kim Diehl) Grunewald of Sauk City, WI; her brother in law, Phil (Barbara) Karrmann of Platteville, WI; and her nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her parents in law, sister, Kay Bailey and two great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff at Grand Meadows; and the ALS Association Iowa Chapter.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church or the ALS Association Iowa Chapter.

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

Sr. Dorothy Droessler

Sister Dorothy Droessler, SSSF, 98, of Milwaukee, WI, formerly of Kieler, WI, died Saturday, October 12, 2019 in Milwaukee.

A memorial mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler, where a visitation will be held from 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Sister Dorothy was born on September 5, 1921 at home in Kieler, the daughter of Joseph & Rose (Flogel) Droessler.

She professed in the School Sisters of St. Francis on June 13, 1943.

Sister Dorothy enjoyed a life of family, vocation, service to God and being a mentor to all of her family.

Surviving is a sister-in-law Carol (Ernie) Droessler and numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings & spouses, Harold, Leon (Helena), Raymond (Louisa), Joe, Mary, Virgil (Virginia) Eugene (Rita), Gerald (Louetta), Albin (Bernadette), Lola Rose (Jamie) Dye and Ernest (Beverly).

In lieu of flowers a Sister Dorothy Droessler memorial fund has been established.

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

Dave Udelhofen

Dave Udelhofen, 64, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at the Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road where a memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM with Deacon Steven L. Udelhofen as officiant.

Born December 23, 1954, in Dubuque, Dave was the son of Gerald Leslie and Joan Louise Heming Udelhofen. On October 9, 1998, he married Ann Teresa Leemans in Davenport, Iowa.

Dave was a graduate of Wahlert High School, a graduate of Loras College, and a retired police officer.

Dave loved music and played the guitar in several bands while in high school. He enjoyed reading and science. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He especially loved being a grandfather and had a great sense of humor. In life he was a very caring man and continued that legacy as an organ donor.

Survivors include his wife, Ann; one son, Mark (Tasha) Udelhofen of California and one daughter, Audrey (Sam) Aronoff of California; two grandchildren, Isabelle and Abigail; his mother, Joan Udelhofen of Dubuque; two brothers, Steve (Myrna) Udelhofen of Ankeny, and Jim (Betsy) Udelhofen of Dubuque; one sister, Joanie (Chris) McDonough of Dubuque; one brother-in-law, Steve Oglesby of Cedar Rapids; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Udelhofen, and one sister, Ann Oglesby.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Wounded Warriors Project.

The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Angela Kelly, Dr. Ron Schope, and their nurses.

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

Russell S. Reicher

Russell “Russ” Stephen Reicher, 62, of Worthington, Iowa passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at home in Worthington, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m., Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12^th Ave SW in Dyersville, Iowa. The American Legion Post #137 will perform a service at 7 p.m.  Visitation will continue from 9-10 a.m., October 28. 2019 prior to funeral services.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 28, 2019 at Saint Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville, Iowa. A private family burial at St. Paul Cemetery in Worthington at a later date.  Rev. Dennis Quint will officiate.

Russ was born August 16, 1957, in Dubuque , the son of Stephen and LuAnn (Wessels) Reicher.  He married Julie Ostwinkle on October 27, 1979, in Worthington, Iowa.

He especially loved his family, he was known as his granddaughter’s #1 fan. Russ loved riding his Harley, being outdoors, cutting firewood, and talking with people. He looked forward to his Saturdays with “The Guys.”

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Julie, children: Nick (Tracey) Reicher of  Hopkinton, Joe Reicher of Worthington, Janelle Reicher of Dyersville,  grandchildren: Leah and Ella Reicher, siblings: Rick Reicher of West Dundee, IL, Rod (Phyllis) Reicher of Dyersville, George Reicher of San Diego, CA, in-laws: Joan Ostwinkle of Maquoketa, Dick (Carol) Ostwinkle of Farley, John (Lynette) Ostwinkle of Dyersville, Lois (Bill) Burger of Worthington, Jim (Denise) Ostwinkle of Worthington, Tony (Pam) Ostwinkle of Edgewood, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and parent-in-laws , siblings: Ruby and Rose Mary Reicher, in-laws: Dianne Reicher, Mark Ostwinkle, Clema Ostwinkle, a niece, Shakira Ostwinkle, and a great-nephew, Thomas Reicher.

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

Robert F. Gilroy

Robert F. “Robbie” Gilroy, 68, of Lost Nation, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at his home.

Friends and family may gather to celebrate Robert’s life on Sunday, December 8, 2019, from 1 to 5 P.M. at the Pub Club in Lost Nation, Iowa. A private family burial will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Lost Nation, with military honors.

Robert Francis Gilroy was born on December 5, 1950 in Davenport, Iowa, to Robert Peter and Madonna Carmella (Bauer) Gilroy. He was a 1969 graduate of Lost Nation High School and then attended Iowa State University in Ames for a short time until being drafted. He then served his country in the U.S. Army. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, he resumed his studies at Iowa State University where he earned a degree in Ag Management.

After receiving his degree, he returned home and first worked for Wayne Busch and other area businesses for a few years. In 1977, he bought the mill in Lost Nation and owned and operated Gilroy Bros. Feed and Supply until present. He also was a farmer and had farmed the family farm since an early age.

Robert was a member of the Menzo-Widel American Legion Post #381 of Lost Nation where he had served as a past commander. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, working and playing cards, with favorites being Rummy and Sheepshead. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Those left to honor his memory include his sons, Wesley Gilroy of Oxford Junction, IA, and Ramon (Heather) Gilroy of Lost Nation, IA; 3 grandchildren, Madison, Sophia and Emmett; sisters, Kathleen Gilroy of Villa Park, IL, Mary Larson of Davenport, IA, and Margaret Gilroy of Maquoketa, IA; and brothers, Patrick (Teresa) Gilroy of Princeville, IL, and Frank Gilroy of Waubeek, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Joseph.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to the Lost Nation First Responders.

The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family, and online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.