Obituaries Archive

Cornelius James Bradley

Cornelius James “Jimmy” Bradley, 93, of La Motte, Iowa passed away on September 15, 2019 at Ennoble Manor.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Paul Gammelin officiating. Burial will follow in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.

He was born on August 17, 1926 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Gordon and Belle (May) Bradley.

He married Lois Ann Bormann on April 29, 1951 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in La Motte, and together they had three children.

Jimmy farmed all his life in Jackson County. He enjoyed spending time in his shop, but most of all he was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife Lois Ann; two children Dennis (Sharon) Bradley, of La Motte and Douglas (Renee) Bradley of Bellevue. Two grandchildren, Dallas (Ben) Urbain and Rebecca (Jake) Kilburg; step grandchildren, Audra Ernst & Adam Stark great grandchildren, Lilly, Colten, Nathan, Caden, Tatum, and Josie. One brother Richard Bradley.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Dixie Clasen and her husband Rick Clasen, siblings Gordon Bradley and Evelyn Smith.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established.

The family would like to thank Ennoble Manor Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for all their wonderful care and kindness they gave to Jimmy.

Dale J. Kenkel

Dale J. Kenkel, 65, of Dubuque, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019.

Friends may greet the family from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 19, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque.

Dale was born May 23, 1954 in Dubuque, the son of John “Jack” Dale and Janet Louise (Chunat) Kenkel. He graduated as Salutatorian from West Dubuque High School. During his high school career, he was an excellent athlete, and held many school records. Brilliant in math, Dale went on to attend Loras College, graduating with his BA in Mathematics.

He was an avid chess player, earning Master status, and teaching his children the game. Dale loved to compete and play all sorts of games, from card games and cribbage to all kinds of sports. Family was everything to Dale, and his happiest moments were spent playing games during family get-togethers.

Dale is survived by four children, Aaron (Melissa) Kenkel of East Dubuque, IL, Seth Kenkel of Champaign, IL, Kaylyn (fiancé Connor Bloyer) Kenkel of Mount Horeb, WI, and Branden Kenkel of Asbury; three grandchildren, Annabelle Kenkel, John “Jack” Kenkel, and William Kenkel, all of East Dubuque; his mother, Janet Kenkel of Dubuque; two brothers, Douglas (Sherri) Kenkel of Epworth, and David Kenkel of Dubuque; one sister, Dori (Carey) Witt of Volente, TX; his longtime companion, Elizabeth “Liz” McAvoy of Dubuque and her family; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, John “Jack” Kenkel; and several aunts and uncles who loved Dale very much.

Memorials may be made to the family.

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

Terry J. Kilburg

Terry J. Kilburg, 53, of Springbrook, Iowa passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 in St. Joseph Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan surrounded by his family.

Services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, September 21, 2019 at St. Peter and Paul Church in Springbrook. Visitation will be Friday, September 20, 2019 from 4:00 PM -7:00 PM at Hachmann Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bellevue, Iowa. There will also be visitation from 9:30-10:30 on Saturday morning at the church. Burial with Military Honors conducted by Bellevue American Legion Post #273 will be in the church cemetery.

Terry was born in Dubuque, Iowa on February 3, 1966. On February 22, 1966 he was placed in the loving arms of Alice (Sieverding) and Lorin Kilburg. Terry was a 1984 graduate of Marquette High School and a member of the baseball team. He joined the U.S. Army Rangers and served in the 101st Airborne Division where he dutifully served in Germany, Egypt and Panama. After his service to the U.S. military, he was employed at Innovative Ag Services in Andrew, Iowa and later worked at Cloos & Sons in Springbrook, Iowa. Terry also served as a firefighter for the Springbrook and Andrew fire departments as well as assisting EMT responders.

Terry enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting darts and being in the outdoors. His kind heart and helpful nature continued after death as his organs were donated to the Gift of Life program in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Terry’s final gift of organ donation restored life’s promise for several families and gives honor to the precious gift of life.

Survivors include Terry’s mother, Alice Kilburg; his children Jessup Kilburg (fiancé Samantha Hanson), Mikayla Kilburg (significant other Jeremy Cruse) and future granddaughter, Tyler and Nick Kilburg; his sisters Jane (Dave) Heiar, Judy (Dave) Herrig, Carole (Joe) Kies and Barb (John) Flammang. He is also survived by his loving and dedicated friend, Julia Boop, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Terry’s earthly struggles and pain have ended and, he is welcomed into eternal rest by his dad, Lorin Kilburg, grandparents Melvin and Luella Kilburg, Cletus and Clara Sieverding and numerous other relatives.

Terry’s family would like to express deep gratitude to the St. Joseph Hospital staff in Ann Arbor for their compassionate and expert care. The doctors and nurses in ICU and the pastoral team offered ever-present dedication and concern. In addition, the Michigan Gift of Life Team provided extraordinary support in navigating the journey of organ donation, especially the “Honor Walk” which was a moving tribute as Terry left the hospital to become an organ donor.

Memorials to honor Terry’s life may be made to Springbrook Fire & EMS or to a charity of choice.

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

Katherine Grace Frett

Katherine Grace Frett, 12, of Peosta, Iowa, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after a lifelong battle with congenital heart disease.

Friends and relatives may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, September 19, 2019 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Peosta, Iowa, with a wake service to be held at 7:00 p.m. Friends may also call after 9 a.m. Friday September 20th at the Church. The Reiff Funeral home in Epworth, Iowa is in charge of arrangements. Services for Katherine will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 20, 2019 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Peosta, Iowa with Rev. Michael Schueller presiding. Burial will be held in St. John’s Cemetery in Centralia, Iowa.

Katherine was born June 12, 2007 in Iowa City, Iowa, daughter of James and Jennifer (Goodman) Frett. She was just entering her 6th grade year at Drexler Middle School in Farley, IA. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Peosta, IA.

She was small in stature but made up for it in personality. Her smile would light up a room, and her laugh was infectious. She touched so many people in her short life. Her joy for living, even through all her health battles, could not be ignored by anyone who ever met her. She had such a wonderful heart.

She loved the theatre, cats, movies, music, video games, spending time with her friends and cousins, the great outdoors, and her big brother. She was thrilled to be one of the first girls to join Cub Scouts. She met new experiences with enthusiasm. She loved learning the behind-the-scenes of how movies were made, and dreamed of being an animator and screenplay writer.

She is survived by her parents, James and Jennifer Frett of Peosta, IA; a brother, Sean Frett at home; her maternal grandparents, Matt and Jill Goodman of Spragueville, IA; paternal grandparents, Bernie and Phyllis Frett of Preston, IA; great grandparents, Allen and Marilyn Paulsen of Delmar, IA and Duane and Mildred Jacobsen of Washington Island, WI; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her paternal great grandparents, Ben and Elizabeth Frett and John and Regina Clasen and her maternal great grandfather, Paul Goodman.

The family of Katherine would like to thank the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford and the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin for all their care and support and a special thanks to the donor of the heart that Katherine received giving her the greatest gift, another chance at life.

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

Teresa M. Welch

Teresa M. Welch, 81, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on September 12, 2019, at Center at Cordera Skilled Facility in Colorado Springs after an extended illness.

A funeral mass celebrating Teresa’s life will be held at 2 P.M., Friday, September 20, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M., Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa where the Rosary will be recited at 4:30 P.M. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

Teresa was born to Henry and Martha Rollinger on May 26, 1938 in Bernard Iowa. Teresa then moved to Maquoketa and lived there until the death of her husband in 1985. At that time she moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado where her oldest daughter lived. She lived there until her death.

Teresa met the love of her life, John Welch and they got married on January, 21, 1955. To this union were born 3 children, Christine, Kathy and Ken. Teresa enjoyed being a stay at home mother until 1976 when she went to work as a Nurses Aid at Maquoketa Community Hospital. Teresa then worked at Medallion Assisted Living in Colorado Springs until her retirement in 2003.

Upon retirement, Teresa moved to Village at the Bluffs in Colorado Springs, where she lived for 17 years and was one of the first residents to move in. Teresa enjoyed all things Iowa Hawkeyes, Denver Broncos and the Colorado Rockies. She also enjoyed knitting blankets, hats and especially Christmas stockings for each of her children and their spouses and grandchildren, but most of all she was the most happiest when all of her family was around!

She is survived by her children, Christine McNeely (Don) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Kathy Napier of Williamstown, Kentucky, and Ken Welch (Theresa) of Madrid, Iowa; her grandchildren, Tom McNeely, Mike McNeely (Sami), Dave McNeely (Holly), John Goodrich (Danielle), Cannon Goodrich, Br. Pier Giorgio Maria Welch and Olivia Welch; great-grandchildren, Alice McNeely, Abbie McNeely, TJ Irvine and Hoyt Goodrich; siblings, Joan McClimon of Dyersville, IA, and Joe (Janet) Rollinger of Maquoketa, IA; and a sister-in-law Joy Rollinger.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 30 years, John Welch, siblings Donald Rollinger, Kay Kiel, Jerry Rollinger, sister-in-law Helen Rollinger, brothers-in-law Bunce Kiel and John McClimon, daughter-in-law Robin Welch and son-in-law Bobby Napier.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Religious Order of her grandson, The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal 523 W. 142nd St. New York City, NY 10031.

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

Robert G. Tittle

Robert G. “Bob” Tittle, 69, of Dubuque, Iowa went home to be with Jesus in the early morning hours of September 14th, 2019 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Visitation for Bob will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday with his son, Shane Blakeley officiating. Military honors by American Legion Post #6 will be accorded following the service.

Bob was born on July 12, 1950 in Dubuque, Iowa; he came into this world with his beloved twin brother Richard, who precedes him in death. A half brother George Tittle Jr. survives, and his much-loved sister Virginia Darnell precedes him in death. He is survived by his dearly loved niece Connie McDonald.

He grew up in the little area of Daytonville (now Heritage Pond), as a young man Bob was a “hell raiser”. He enlisted in the Army at 17 and served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. He used to say, “I cannot believe I’ve lived as long as I have.” He gave full credit for that to me; his wife of 43 years and I gladly took it because my precious time with Bob was certainly no walk in the park.

It was growing up in that little area he so loved, where Bob met his life-long “best friend” Don Rusk and you can imagine they had many adventures together. Later in life God gave him another “best friend” Ron “Grumpy” Mueller who kept him laughing to the end. How blessed he was for God to have gifted him with these two and he knew it every day of his life.

Bob was the hardest worker and most honest man I’ve ever known. He married Mary (Smith) Blakeley and together they raised two amazing children. Shane Blakeley and Kelly Tittle. When younger Bob also loved and help raise Stacy Heim. He was a loving grandfather and great grandfather.

Bob worked at Trausch Bakery until retirement, he then went to work for his best friend Don Rusk at Rusk Metal Co. He loved that! His life had come full circle!

He loved to visit with friends especially Grumpy, drink coffee and laugh. He always knew someone everywhere we went. I could go on, but he didn’t leave a big inheritance, what he left me is priceless. Let me just say he was loved by many and will be missed by all who really knew him. Especially his little dog “Dolittle” who he adored.

Special thanks to Hospice of Dubuque and in particular Jen Fondell who has not only been with us thru this tragedy but has truly become a member of our family. Most of all thank you to Marge Mueller who has kept me going. Thank you to Leonard Funeral Home for all you’re doing.

Most of all thank you Jesus for dying for us, John 3:16, so I know right where Bob is.

Gary M. Dangelser

Gary M. Dangelser, 68, of Bellevue, Iowa passed away July 15, 2019 from injuries sustained from a tragic motorcycle accident he and his wife were involved in near Elizabeth, Illinois on July 7, 2019. Gary was surrounded by his loving family.

Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 19, 2019 at. St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bellevue, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until the service at the church.

He was born May 3, 1951 in Estherville, Iowa, the oldest son of Philip and Rose (Arend) Dangelser. He graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, Fonda, Iowa in 1969. He also achieved his Industrial Technology degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 1974 and was immediately hired by John Deere Works Waterloo and retired after 42 years from John Deere Corporate. He married Constance (Connie) Pixley on December 30, 1998 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Survived by his wife, Constance “Connie” Pixley-Dangelser; daughter Charity (Josh) Dangelser of Iowa; son Luke (Nicole) Dangelser of Davenport, Iowa; daughter Lezlea (Christopher) Dahlke of Winona, Minnesota; son Samuel (Emily) Pixley of Portland, Oregon; grandchildren, Mary Jo of Iowa; Chase Allen, Jamison Allen, Owen Dangelser, and Jase Dangelser of Davenport, Iowa; Caroline, Ava, and Calvin Dahlke of Winona, Minnesota; Soren and Alina Lou Pixley of Portland, Oregon; as well as many dear family and friends.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Rose; brothers, Steven and Lynn; brother-in-law, Ron Lundberg and sister-in-law, Mary Moses.

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

Lavern D. Ehrler

Lavern D. “Vern” Ehrler, 55, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 accidentally at home..

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at Schapville, IL (rural Scales Mound), with Rev. James Mehltretter officiating.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, IL.

Friends and relatives of Vern may call from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday and after 9:15 a.m. on Thursday at Sherpherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is in charge of arrangements.

Vern was born on December 3, 1963 in Galena, IL, the son of Melvin G. and Mary E. (Wachter) Ehrler.  He was a graduate of Scales Mound High School, the class of 1982. Vern was employed at Rite Hite Corporation in Dubuque, IA, for thirty plus years.

His social life consisted of playing pool, darts, bowling, golf, cards, boating and being with friends at some of their favorite places. He was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. Vern was a life-long member of Sherpherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at Schapville.

Vern will truly be missed by a multitude of family and friends from the entire tri-state area.

Surviving are his siblings, Janice Radabaugh of Galena, IL, Kay Hesselbacher of Apple River, IL, Marie (Harold “Jim”) Moser of Galena, Mel (Deb) Ehrler of East Dubuque, Ronald “Ron” (Connie) Ehrler and Kathy (Marvin) Gerlich both of Galena, and Nancy (Stephen) Petsche of Lena, IL; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Mary; three brothers, George, David and Jim; sister-in-law, Vicky Hesselbacher Ehrler, brothers-in-law, Loren Hesselbacher and Dean Radabaugh and a great niece Gabby Petsche.

In lieu of flowers, a LaVern D. “Vern” Ehrler memorial fund has been established.

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

Pam Redick

Pam Reddick, 72, of Dubuque, died Saturday, September 14, 2019, at her home, after a sudden illness surrounded by her loved ones.

Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service 3860 Asbury Road.

Pam was born September 29, 1946, in Iowa City, the daughter of Glen and Juanita Christensen Larsen. On August 18, 1974, she married Les Reddick in Danforth Chapel in Iowa City. She had one daughter, René.

She was a 1965 graduate of Iowa City High School and attended Kirkwood Community College and University of Iowa studying sociology.

While her husband was in law school, Pam worked many jobs. After law school, she became a housewife. She loved her adopted town after moving to Dubuque 42 years ago, calling it “our little piece of heaven”. She was ecstatic when her daughter René moved back to Dubuque from the west coast after a long absence.

She was an avid bowler and belonged to many leagues. She made lifelong friends through bowling and served on the Board of the Dubuque Women’s Bowling Association. She loved to read and cried when her favorite author, James A. Michener died. She had a great sense of humor and loved to play euchre, dominoes, and her Wednesday afternoon cards with “the Girls”, who she was close to and felt like they were family. She was a welcoming hostess and loved to decorate her home and her beautiful gardens. She adored her three puppies, Bo, Sammy and Leila, who remain waiting for her at the back door.

Survivors include her husband, Les of Dubuque; one daughter, René (Kevin Kraus) Reddick of Dubuque; one brother, Phillip (Jan) Larsen of Ely, MN and their children, Brad & Amy Larsen.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial has been established for Dubuque Regional Humane Society.

The family thanks the medical staff at Finley Hospital and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and the professional staff at Hospice of Dubuque for their kind and loving care in Pam’s last hours.

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

Bernard R. Dansart

Bernard R. “Bernie” Dansart, 86, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, friends and an abundance of love, on September 14, 2019 at Hawkeye Care Center, of pulmonary fibrosis.  Visitation will be from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Monday, September 16 at the Church of the Resurrection followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Bob Beck officiating.  Bernie will have a natural burial as a Franciscan Associate.

Bernie was born on June 2, 1933 in Chicago, IL, son of Edmund J. Dansart, a postman and Angela M. (Davidson) Dansart, a homemaker.  He grew up on the south side of Chicago, the fifth of seven children, and attended St. Gall Parish School and De La Salle High School, both in Chicago, IL.

In 1951 he entered the Christian Brothers Novitiate in Glencoe, Missouri.  He earned a Bachelors and Masters Degree from St. Mary’s College, Winona, MN, in 1955 and 1962 respectively.

Beginning in 1955, Bernie taught biology a various Catholic high schools.  In 1972, he earned a Doctorate in Counselor Education from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.

On April 14, 1973, Bernie married Marilyn Neubert at Christ the King Newman Center in DeKalb, IL.  In 1974, Bernie and Marilyn moved to Dubuque, where Bernie was a Professor of Counselor Education at Loras College, until his retirement in 2000, after which he continued as Professor Emeritus.  During his years at Loras College he trained students who went on to become school counselors throughout Northeastern Iowa.

Bernie enjoyed a lifelong love of reading.  In his younger years, he was a tennis player and long-distance runner, having participated in many tri-state area road races over the years.

Bernie is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Dubuque; children, Ann (Ravi) Hirekatur of Madison, WI and Philip (Meggie Borboa) of El Segundo, CA; grandchildren, Melkiya and Zerihun Hirekatur; brother, David (Mary Anne) Dansart; and sisters, Joanne (Raymond) Wagner and Rita (Tom) Madeja; sister in law, Elaine (Bill) Yoakum of Sugar Grove, IL; and many nephews, nieces and friends.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edmund Dansart; sisters, Mary Jane Lehner and Patricia Cibach; and his dear lifelong friend, Joel Gorun in March of 2019.

Donations may be made to Christian Foundation for Children and Aging or the Sister Water Project.

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

The family would like to thank Marilyn Gorun, the friends who visited and prayed for Bernie and hosted us, Hospice of Dubuque, and the staff of Hawkeye Care Center.

Donald D. Deweber

Donald D. “Mr. Checkers” Deweber, 81, of Dubuque, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Stonehill Care Center, Dubuque, Iowa. Gravesite services will be at 11:00 am, Friday, September 20, 2019 at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery, located just south of Bellevue, Iowa.

Don was born February 16, 1938 in Pawnee City, Nebraska, the son of Charles and Maxime (Warnke) Deweber. He graduated from Manchester College in Indiana on May 29, 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He taught biology and history for fourteen years at a high school in Nebraska before moving to Dubuque, where he owned and operated Dr. Pet in Kennedy Mall until his retirement.

Don had the world’s largest checker book library (Caldwell-Windt Library of Checkers). This library was donated to the Loras College Rare Book Library. The checker sets and memorabilia were donated to the Branson, Missouri Toy Museum.

Don enjoyed playing checkers, running checker tournaments and attending church services and activities.

Survivors include his sister, Reta (Lloyd) Erickson and his fiancée and long time companion and caregiver, Rebecca Noble. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

Daniel J. Wackershauser

Daniel J. “Dan” Wackershauser, 66, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Friday, September 13, 2019, at home. Services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Cuba City with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Private family burial will take place in the church cemetery at a later date. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City. Friends may also call from 10-11:15 a.m. Wednesday at the church before the service.

Dan was born on December 14, 1952, in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, the son of Wilfred H. “Bud” and Marian T. (Johns) Wackershauser. He married Patricia L. Welk on October 26, 1989, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dan graduated from Cuba City High School and attended UW- Platteville. He worked at John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works, owned and operated DJ’s Bar in Cuba City, sold real estate, was a motor coach driver for 35 years logging over 3 million miles, and owned D&D Custom Travel LLC in Cuba City. An avid sports fan, he loved the Badgers, Packers and Brewers, attending spring training camp this year in Arizona with his son, Dan Jr. Dan loved being a grandpa. His grandchildren lit up his life.

Survivors include his wife, Pat; his children and grandchildren, Dan Wackershauser Jr, and his children, Abby and Hailee, Platteville, Heidi Wackershauser, and her children, Miranda, Christopher and Tyson, Cuba City, and Kari (Jorge) Lopez, and her children, Devan and Ellie, Kieler; his sister, Nancy (Sam) Droessler, Kieler, his nephew, Brad (Melissa) Droessler, Madison; his niece, Holly (Jason) Krieger, Madison; a great-nephew, Finn Krieger; his in-laws, James Welk, Keith Welk, Linda (John) Rasmusson, Nancy Olson, and Janet (Steve) Saxton; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Marian, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gene and Mildred Welk.

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

Elizabeth A. Fuerst

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Fuerst, 85, of Dubuque, died peacefully Friday, September 13, 2019, at the Bethany Home in Dubuque surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, September 16, 2019, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd. The Mass of Christian Burial for Betty will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Church of the Nativity with Rev. Father Andy Upah as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Born April 27, 1934, in Dubuque, IA, she was the daughter of Louis and Agnes Mastin Fischer. On May 21, 1955, she married Fred M. Fuerst in St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church in Dubuque. He passed away May 21, 2001 on their 46th wedding anniversary.

She worked at Stampfers Department Store before purchasing their home and then was a homemaker.

She was a member of Church of the Nativity. She liked to read and was a collector of many things including antiques and cookbooks. She especially enjoyed traveling with her husband and cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her six daughters, Carol Krohmer, Cindy Fuerst, Cathy (Tim) Moler, Connie (Doug) Moyer, Christine (Roger Maber) Fuerst, and Candy (David) Raymond, all of Dubuque; nine grandchildren, Heather, Mike, Becky, Justyn, Nick, Maranda, Emilee, Noah, and Fred; five great-grandchildren, Sophia, Hadyn, Kynick, Erik, and Tyler; two sisters, Mary (Don) Wright of Cascade, IA and Barb (Eldon) Wear of Gainesville, FL; and one brother, Bill (Kay) Fischer of Arizona; and her cat Sophie.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother in infancy, and her cat Cheetos.

The family thanks Hospice of Dubuque, Bethany Home, and Dr. Konz and her nurse, Sherry, for their special care of Betty.

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

Mrs. Donald (Geraldine A.) Oliver

Mrs. Donald (Geraldine A.) Oliver, 90, formerly of 351 Highland Drive, East Dubuque, IL, died Thursday, Sep. 12, 2019, at Bethany Home, in Dubuque, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2019 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Peter Snieg officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. on Saturday at St. Mary’s Church. The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is in charge of arrangements.

Gerry was born on August 9th, 1929 in Flint, MI, daughter of Edward and Marie (Cluka) Knaeble. She was a 1947 Graduate of Immaculate Conception Academy, Dubuque IA.

She married Donald C. Oliver July 29, 1950 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, East Dubuque.

She worked as a Receptionist in the office of Dr. Leslie M. Fitzgerald while attending night classes at the former Bayless Business College in Dubuque. She then worked in the offices of Drs. Earl and Joe Locher, Sr. as Dental Assistant and Lab Technician. When she and Don began their family, she stayed home until the youngest of their five children went to Kindergarten. She then worked nights for a short time at Finley Hospital as a Switch Board Operator and Night Admitting Clerk. Then she worked for 16 years at Clarke College as Secretary to the Director of Graduate Studies.

She was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in East Dubuque and their Altar & Rosary Society. She was a Charter Member of the Gramercy Park Foundation and originally served as Treasurer for several years. She represented ICA on the All Former Catholic High School’s Graduating Class of 1947 Planning Committee.

Her favorite sports were Alpine Skiing and Golf. She was a member of the Sundown Ski Resort and the Lacoma Ladies Day Golf League. She liked to play Bridge and was a member of several Bridge Clubs. She also enjoyed the many river trips she and Don took up and down the Mississippi river with their friends.

She loved being involved in their children’s lives, especially celebrating special occasions with them and watching their grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow and flourish.

Surviving are her husband Donald C. Oliver, a son, Larry (Diane) Oliver of East Dubuque; four daughters: Sandy (Tom Sitzmann) Schnee, Cindy (Lee Theis) Oliver of Dubuque, Amanda O’Connor of Seal Beach CA and Sarah Oliver of East Dubuque; six Grandchildren and five Great-grandchildren, and two very dear sister’s-in-law. Carol (Oliver) Boal of Dubuque and Kay (Oliver) Zillig of East Dubuque.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jim Knaeble.

We would like to thank the staff at Bethany Home for their kind care in the final years of her life.

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

Lucina C. Haas Kerper Morris

Lucina C. “Lou” Haas Kerper Morris, 93 of New Vienna, Iowa passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Oak Crest Manor, Dyersville.

Visitation will be held 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2019, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, New Vienna. Visitation will continue Monday from 9-10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church prior to funeral services. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 16, 2019, St. Boniface Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Dennis Quint will officiate.

Lou was born July 1, 1926 in rural Guttenberg, Iowa the daughter of Hubert and Anna (Drilling) Haas. She married Arthur E. “Bob” Kerper on June 9, 1949 in Garnavillo; he passed away on May 2, 1958. She then married Richard E. “Dick” Morris on June 15, 1973 in New Vienna, Iowa. He passed away May 5, 2002.

Lou worked for many years as a bank teller in local area banks. She also worked as a bookkeeper at Kerper Produce, the Dyersville Sale Barn on Thursdays and Morris Livestock.

Lou was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary 9th district in New Vienna and was past president.

She was an avid euchre player and a league bowler for many years. Lou volunteered delivering meals for senior citizens for 11 years. She was the New Vienna citizen of the year in 2010.

Lou was a member of the New Vienna Historical Society and served as a tour guide at the Heritage House. She loved cooking for and entertaining family and friends and was always interested in her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s activities. She was a Cardinals baseball fan and enjoyed watching Chris and Craig play for the Farley Hawks.

Survivors include her children: Steve (Linda Goedken) Kerper, Rick Kerper both of New Vienna, Karen (Steve) Tapke of Dyersville, 7 grandchildren: Chris (Danielle) Kerper, Cheryl (James) Biermann, and Craig (fiancé Allison Koss) Kerper, Justin (Jennifer) Kerper, Melissa (Brian) Mensen, Jennifer (Adam) Oberbroeckling, and Nicole (Sean) Stelken, 12 great grandchildren, Elisabeth, Alexander Kerper, Max, Elena Biermann, Ethan, Madison Kerper, Rylie, Karlie, Tate Mensen, Emma, Ava, Oberbroeckling, Olivia Stelken, brother: Lavern (Bernice) Haas, and sister-in-law: Norma Kerper.

She was preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law, Otto and Anna Kerper, husbands Bob and Dick, granddaughter Emily Kerper, siblings: Anita (Alfred) Klosterman, Erwin Haas, Imelda (James) Boeckenstedt, Aletha (Edwin) Engelken, in-laws: John Kerper, Mary (Louis) Fell, Sr. Ann Marie Kerper, Theresa (Roland) Domeyer, Albert Kerper, Anthony (Iola) Kerper, James (Kathy) Kerper, Donald Kerper, and half brother-in-law, Leo Kinser.

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