Obituaries Archive

Shirley M. Lietz

Shirley M. Lietz, 77, of Monticello and formerly of Scotch Grove, Iowa passed away Friday, August 16, 2019, at Unity Point St. Luke Hospice in Cedar Rapids.

Visitation will be held from 4 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Kramer Funeral Home, in Monticello.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, August 22, 2019 at St. John Lutheran Church in Monticello with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Rev. Dale Glawatz will officiate.

Shirley was born July 10, 1942, in Center Junction, Iowa the daughter of Arthur and Dorthea (Antons) Rickels.  Shirley had some wonderful relationships and through them she had five beautiful children.  Shirley was a Nurses Aid at Monticello Nursing and Rehab Center for many years. She loved gardening and spending time outdoors with her flowers and animals.  She loved family get-togethers as frequently as possible, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.  Shirley was a very social person who touched many lives.

Survivors include her children: Kim (Dennis) Kidd of Maquoketa, Gary (Christina) Lietz of Hanover, IL, Paul Lietz of Maquoketa, Keno Lietz of Scotch Grove and Holly (Matt) Kluesner of Hopkinton; grandchildren: Timothy, Joshua and Heather Kidd, Melinda and Hunter Lietz, Jacqueline and Arthur Lietz, and Jacey and Dane Thomas, 10 great grandchildren; siblings: Marvin (Daisy) Rickels of Monticello, Susan Wright of Scotch Grove and Eugene (Kay) Rickels of Hopkinton ; a sister-in-law, Dixie Rickels of Anamosa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 grandchildren, Adam and Daniel Kidd, and siblings: Larry (Paula) Rickels, Ervin Rickels, and a stillborn sister.

Memorials are preferred.

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

Alex C. Heiderscheit

Alex C. Heiderscheit, 32, of Petersburg, IA passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg with Very Rev. Dennis Quint officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd Dubuque. Visitation will also be held after 9:00 a.m. at the church on Wednesday until time of service.

Alex was born on December 25, 1986 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Clarence and Edelberta (Ondangan) Heiderscheit. In 2005 he graduated from Wahlert High School, after graduation he attended NICC.

He married Gina Francois on April 27th, 2019 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg, IA.

Alex was currently employed at Ay McDonald Manufacturing and was previously employed with Weber Metals in Cascade and EIMCO in Farley as a Machinist.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Eagle Scout of Troup 69. Alex was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors, but he especially loved spending time with family and friends.

Alex is survived by his loving wife Gina Heiderscheit; his father Clarence Heiderscheit; brother, Michael (Shawn) Heiderscheit; nieces Clara and Anora and his nephew Nicholas Heiderscheit. Father and mother-in-law Dan & Sally Francois; sister-in-law Colleen (Kevin) Klein and their children Chloe and Brynlee Klein along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother and his grandparents.

The family would like to thank the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics Oncology Unit; Dr. Monga and nurses, especially Amanda, along with Hospice of Dubuque for all their care, kindness and compassion they gave to Alex and his family.

In lieu of flowers a Alex C. Heiderscheit memorial fund will be established.

Ruth A. Hainstock

Ruth Ann (Gockel) Hainstock, 86, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2019.

Ruth was born on May 28, 1933, the daughter of Celestine and Theresa (Adams) Gockel in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Ruth was united in marriage to William Scott Hainstock on August 12, 1953 at Saint Columbkilles Catholic Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Ruth and Bill farmed together and raised four children Bill, Deb, Rich, and Barb.

Ruth graduated from high school at the age of sixteen and went to a two year college to become a school teacher. She then began her teaching career at Rockdale Country School when she was 18 years old. After marriage, earning her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Marycrest College, and beginning a family, she returned to teaching at Delwood Schools in Delmar, Iowa; where she retired after 29 years. Ruth was very devoted to her career and had a positive impact on many of her students, families, and coworkers. She is a member of Sacred Heart Church in Maquoketa and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court St. Raphael #1156.

Ruth enjoyed traveling and playing cards with her friends and family. She spent many hours in retirement volunteering for local organizations including Hospital Auxiliary, Maquoketa Community Cupboard, Hurstville Interpretive Center, and Meals On Wheels. Ruth took great pride in her family and enjoyed following their careers and activities.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children William (Wendy) Hainstock of Maquoketa, Debra (Gary) Pontenberg of Florida, Richard (Mary Jo) Hainstock of Vinton, and Barbara (Shannon) Elmore of Montana, also five grandchildren Michael (Lisa) Hainstock, Tara (Tom) Atkinson, Matthew (Dani) Hainstock, Kimberlee and Barbara Rose Elmore, two step-grandchildren Adam and Ashley Pontenberg, and four great grandchildren Isabel and Will Atkinson and Ivy and Rex Hainstock. Siblings include Dan (Elaine) Gockel, Dave (Joanne) Gockel, and Tom Gockel, her sisters-in-law Phyllis Campbell and Charlotte Gockel and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband William S. (Bill); an infant son Lee Scott; her parents; sister & brother-in-law Patricia & Bud Strane; two brothers, Joseph and Bill; and in-laws Patricia Gockel, Lois and Mel Laschansky and John Campbell.

A funeral mass celebrating Ruth’s life will be held at 11 A.M., Friday, August 23, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, where the Rosary will be recited at 3:30 P.M. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Jackson County.

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

Robert J. Burlage

Robert J. Burlage, 81, of Monticello passed away Friday, August 16, 2019, at Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center.

Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello where a parish vigil service will be held at 4 p.m.

Visitation will continue Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello. Rev. Paul Baldwin will officiate.

Robert was born January 12, 1938, in Monticello the son of Lawrence and Frances (Kurt) Burlage. He graduated from St. Mary High School in Cascade with the Class of 1955, and enlisted in the Army, having served in a missile defense battery in Taiwan. He married Marilyn Rahe on November 27, 1965, in Dyersville, Iowa. Together they farmed east of Monticello until retirement and moved to town in 2002.

Survivors include 4 children: Peg (Frank) Mere and Marty (Stacey) Burlage, both of Monticello, Jane (John) Smith of Lafayette, IN, and Tim (Rubi) Burlage of Florham Park, NJ; 17 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; siblings: Grace Tallman of Davenport, Richard Burlage of Brooklyn, NY, Helen Hignite of Edmond, OK, and Donald (Marcia) Burlage of Tipton, IN; in-laws: Doris Burlage of Monticello, Karen Funke and Ken (Shirley) Rahe, both of Dyersville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marilyn in 2016, parents-in-law, Gerald and Agnes (Tauke) Rahe; siblings: Bill (Jeanne) Burlage and John Burlage; and in-laws: Richard Tallman, Floyd Hignite and Leon Funke.

Memorials are preferred.

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

Charles C. Kurt

Charles Clarence Kurt, 90, of Cascade, Iowa, passed away on Thursday August 15, 2019 at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Charles may call from 2 to 8 p.m., on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friends may also call after 9 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian burial for Charles will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 19, 2019 at St. Patrick Church in Garryowen with Rev. Aloysius Vorwald presiding. . Burial will follow the funeral service at St. Patrick Cemetery with full Military Honors afforded by the Cascade American Legion Post #528.

Charles was the fourth of 12 children born to John G. and Ella (Moorman) Kurt in Bernard, Iowa on January 31, 1929. He married Elizabeth (Kit) Dunne on April 8, 1958 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Otter Creek, IA. Charles was a farmer in the Bernard area prior to moving to Cascade in 2002. He served as a trustee for St. Patrick Church, board member for the Bernard Fire Department and the Bernard Telephone Company and a ASCS county board members. After moving to Cascade, he was a Telegraph Herald newspaper delivery person.

Charles was an Army veteran who served his country during the Korean War, was privileged to go on an Honor Flight in September 2012, and received a Quilt of Valor in November 2015. He was a member of the Cascade American Legion-Post #528.

He is survived by his siblings-Tom(Rita)Kurt of Bernard, IA and Pete(Mary Jane) Kurt of Peosta, IA; Lois Donovan, Earl(Louetta) Kurt of Cascade, IA; and Sr. Mary Kurt of Cedar Rapids IA

He was also preceded in death by his wife-Elizabeth on July 12, 2019; his son-Jerry on January 26, 1995; his parents; and his siblings-Germaine Bechen, Henry Kurt, Dorrance Kurt, Sr. Bernice Kurt, Rita Martin, and Jane Ann Steffen.

A Charles Kurt Memorial Fund has been established.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Shady Rest Care Center and Above and Beyond for all of their care to Charles.

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

Anne Feeney

Anne Feeney, 99, of Bernard, Iowa died on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Shady Rest Care Center, Cascade, Iowa.

To celebrate Anne’s life, family and friends may visit from 2:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home, 2595 Rockdale Road, Dubuque, where a prayer service to conclude the visitation at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Michael Hutchins, SVD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 23, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Garryowen Church, Bernard, Iowa, with Rev. Douglas Loecke officiating and Rev. Michael Hutchins, SVD concelebrating. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Anne Rosalia Molony was born in Bernard, Iowa on November 27, 1919, daughter of Michael and Grace (Cannon) Molony. She was a member of the first graduating class from St. Patrick’s Garryowen High School and received an RN degree from St Joseph Mercy School of Nursing in Dubuque. She worked as a nurse at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa and at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque.

On May 29, 1948, Anne married Gerald W. Feeney at St Patrick’s Garryowen. Anne and Gerald lived and worked in Sioux City, Iowa for a few years before returning to live in Bernard, Iowa. Anne was a member of St Patrick’s Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters Mothers Club and Mercy School of Nursing Alumni Association.

Anne was well known for baking sinful cinnamon rolls, chocolate chip cookies, and pies. She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, embroidering countless pillowcases that she freely gave away, and going on adventures to the casino with her good friend, Carmie. She loved living in a small town and enjoyed hearing “the news,” but she never lost interest in the broader world. She could coax tropical orchids and African violets to bloom during Iowa’s coldest winters and her flower garden was beloved by bees, stray cats and all who passed by. She had pockets filled with hard candies, Certs mints, steely grey hair pins and scratch offs. She always had time for the smallest members of her family, and she was never too tired to fix a hair bow or find one more warm cookie for a giddy little boy. Although her hands conquered endless mountains of dishes and peeled tons of potatoes, they never lost their softness or their gentle touch.

Anne is survived by three daughters: Grace (Dan) Mozena of Silver Spring, MD, Sheila Viel of Oconomowoc, WI, Mary (Michael) Wilfer of Monticello, IA and four sons Pat (LoLa) Feeney of Shawnee, KS, Tom (Sandi) Feeney of Colorado Springs, CO, Mike Feeney of Bernard, IA, and Jerry (Janet) Feeney of Dubuque, IA. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren Anne (Tyler Craig) Mozena and Mark Mozena, Erik (Jana), Brian (Shira) and Colleen Viel, Michelle and Matthew (Alaina) Wilfer, Katherine and Jennifer Feeney, Dr. Ben (Jen) Feeney and Dr. Meghan (Matt) Feeney Kloppenburg, and Mallory and Rachel Feeney. Anne loved babies and was overjoyed to have six great-grandchildren join the family Mira Craig, Quinn and Hutch Viel, Isaac Viel, Sloane and Isla Feeney. She looked forward to welcoming many more.

Anne was one of ten children of whom two brothers survive: Dick (Barb) Molony of Bernard and Pat (Elaine) Molony of Peosta. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Bob Feeney of Dubuque and numerous nieces and nephews.

Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, who died on November 1, 1989 and son, John, who died July 9, 2012. Other family members who predeceased her were her parents, her sisters Fran Anglin, Sister Mary Sheila RSM, Rita Della Valle, Martha Hutchins and her brothers Mike Molony, John Molony, Jimmy Molony and many beloved sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

In lieu of flowers, Anne asked that you designate any memorials to Dubuque Rescue Mission, Sisters of Mercy, Cedar Rapids, Iowa or Divine Word Seminary.

Anne’s family would like to thank the staff at Shady Rest and River Bend for their tireless care. They treated her with dignity and grace and the family will always be grateful for their compassion. The family would also like to thank Father Loecke for his spiritual guidance, endless patience and especially for the love he showed Anne during her final weeks. His faith and kindness was such a comfort to Anne and all who loved her.

Lucille M. Sutter

Lucille M. Sutter, 100, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Manor Care Health Services, Dubuque.

At Lucille’s request private interment services will be held at Linwood Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque.

Lucille, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Jaeger) Mai, was born on November 1, 1918. She married LaVerne Fischer and they raised three children on their family farm at Five Points.

Several years after their divorce she married Tom Sutter, who owned and operated Sutter’s Bakery in Dubuque. Lucille worked beside Tom at the bakery every day until they retired.

She enjoyed keeping her house clean (she was lovingly called “Mrs. Clean” by friends and neighbors), cooking and baking, playing cards with family and friends, and going to Bingo with her mother. She and Tom enjoyed going to Minnesota on annual fishing trips with her parents and sometimes taking grandchildren. She was a wonderful, loving person and will be missed.

She is survived by her daughter Janet (Richard Tonnesen), son Dale (Marcy), numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to her granddaughter, Shelly and husband Bob Berger who visited her every Sunday and looked after her needs.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, brother Melvin Mai and his wife Bernice, LaVerne Fischer, their son Donald, and Tom Sutter.

The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Dubuque or to a charity of your choice. Her family would like to give special thanks to Hospice of Dubuque and to Manor Care staff for their loving care.

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

Joan M. Crawford

Joan M. Crawford, 93, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 13, 2019, at her home in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A private graveside service and burial will be held at the Buckhorn Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa. There is no public visitation. Cremation rites will be accorded. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Joan Myatt was born on February 2, 1926 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Ralph and Estella (Campbell) Myatt. She was a 1943 graduate of Maquoketa High School where she was crowned its first Homecoming Queen in 1942. She married Glen Thomas Crawford on January 26, 1951 in Maquoketa, Iowa. He preceded her in death on September 25, 2018.

After graduation, Joan installed radios in planes during the World War II effort. She then worked for Maquoketa Credit Bureau, and later for the Jackson County Superintendent of Schools. She retired after a 30 plus year career as secretary for the ASCS Office in Maquoketa.

Joan was a former “Den Mother” for the Boy Scouts and at one time had been very active with the United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational Church) in Maquoketa. She enjoyed all flowers with Roses being her favorite, spending time with her family, and birds especially Cardinals.

Those left to honor her memory include a son and daughter-in-law, David and Pamela Crawford of Maquoketa, IA; 5 grandchildren, Kelli (Roy) Lines, Kristi (Kent) Bennis, Ryan (Jennifer) Tracy, Angela Quick-Iverson (Erik), and Karma Quick-Panwala (Asit); 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister Rosemary Francois of Maquoketa, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers Ralph and John “Jack” Myatt, a sister Evelyn Gump, and a daughter Nan Ellen Tracy on July 3, 2018.

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.

Mary E. Nelson

Mary E. Nelson, 71, of Delmar, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 14, 2019, at her home in Delmar, Iowa.

A public graveside service and burial celebrating Mary’s life will be held at 11:30 A.M., Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Evergreen Cemetery, Delmar, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Saturday, from 9:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Mary Elizabeth Heister was born on September 17, 1947 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Iliff and Edna (Wallroff) Heister. She was educated at Otter Creek Country School. Through the years she had worked various jobs including at Kwikway in Marion and the Decker House Hotel and Restaurant in Maquoketa. From 1986 to 2001 she had owned and operated Mary’s Kitchen in Delmar, Iowa.

Mary enjoyed gardening, and cooking and baking. She enjoyed making Sunday dinners for friends and always enjoyed their company. She was known for making the best pies that tasted out of this world!

Those left to honor Mary’s memory include her children, Patrick (Diane) McGovern of Anamosa, IA, and John (Denise) McGovern of Central City, IA; 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; siblings, Bill (Martha) Heister, Morgan Heister, Roger Heister, Alberta Waller, Shirley Gartman and Maree Klein; special friend Jim McNamee with his girls and their families; and special friend Shirley “Granny” Weirup.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Hubert and Dick, and a daughter Brenda Heister.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Mary E. Nelson memorial fund has been established.

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

Anne M. Wernimont

Anne M. (Burchette) Wernimont, age 49, of Farley, Iowa, and formerly of Dubuque, was called home unexpectedly at 10:32 a.m., on Friday, August 9, 2019, at MercyOne. To honor Anne’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, August 19, 2019, at St. Raphael’s Cathedral, 231 Bluff Street, with Msgr. Thomas E. Toale officiating. To celebrate Anne’s life, family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be a parish scripture service held at 4:30 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

Anne was born on March 22, 1970, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Ronald and Carol (Brimeyer) Burchette.

Anne was born and raised in Dubuque where she attended Sacred Heart Grade School and went on to high school at Wahlert High School and Dubuque Senior High School. Anne truly enjoyed working, she helped her parents at Beanies Café, and would take over running the restaurant from 1995-2009. She went back to school later in life and graduated from NICC with her LPN degree, and has been happily working at Bethany Home for the last 10 years, her true calling in life. When she did find some free time in her days, Anne was known to indulge in a little retail therapy, or spend some time in the kitchen creating fantastic meals and desserts, her cherry cheesecake was a family favorite. She was never one to just sit in silence, she loved hustle and bustle, and always had a radio on in the background. Anne was united in marriage to Thomas Wernimont in August of 1994, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dubuque. They were together for 22 years, and raised 6 wonderful children. Anne’s family was always her top priority, she took great pride in each and every one of her children and when the grandchildren started coming along, her heart was filled with more joy than she ever imagined possible. She always looked forward to the holidays, and Christmas was by far her favorite, decorating every inch of the house. We are deeply saddened, and our hearts are broken, with the sudden and unexpected loss of Anne in our daily lives. We love her, and will miss her every day, but are extremely thankful for all of the wonderful memories we have made throughout the years and will cherish forever.

Those left to cherish Anne’s memory include

her children,
T.J. (Nicole) Wernimont, Dubuque, IA,
Jason (Kay) Wernimont, Marl, Germany,
Josh (Karissa) Wernimont, Dubuque, IA,
Amanda (Joshua) Jotham, Dubuque, IA,
Travis (Felicity) Wernimont, Ashburton, New Zealand
and Tyler (fiancé Brandy Hansen) Wernimont, Dubuque, IA;

her 17 grandchildren,
Dakota, Dylan, Drew, Caleb, Connor, Layne, Charlie, Annabelle, Nolan, Lucy, Porsha, Harley, Gena, Jenna, Brianna, Jamie, Jocelyn and one more on the way courtesy of Amanda and Josh;

her mother,
Carol Burchette, Dubuque, IA;

her significant other,
Terry Tafolla, Farley, IA;

Terry’s children,
Lisa (Scott) Willenbring, Dyersville, IA,
Trenton (Dawn) Tafolla, Clarkesville, TN,
Michelle Brandenburg, Dubuque, IA
and Samantha (Steffen) Waid, Cascade, IA;

Terry’s 9 grandchildren;

her siblings,
Amy Espinoza, Chicago, IL,
Ronda Dies, Eldridge, IA,
Ron (Jodi) Burchette, Eldridge, IA,
Scott (Melissa) Burchette, St. Charles, MO
and Brad (Emily) Burchette, Dubuque, IA;

and her special grandpuppy,
Buster, aka “Beaster”.

Anne was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Burchette.

Anne’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Farley 1st Responders, the ER staff at Mercy Hospital, and Anne’s family at Bethany Home, especially Sue, for all of their professional care and loving support in caring for Anne and her entire family.

Memorials will be accepted by the family to be distributed among her favorite charities.

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

Sister Romaine Pickart

Sister Romaine (Pearl) Pickart, OSF, 92, of the Clare House, Dubuque, Iowa passed away at 4:22 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the Clare House.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, August 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in Francis Chapel. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2019 with Funeral Vigil at 7:00 p.m. in Francis Chapel.

She was born on January 20, 1927 in Norway, IA the daughter of Oscar and Mary (Boddicker) Pickart

Entered the Sisters of St. Francis August 25, 1945 and made final profession of vows August 12, 1951. Sister received her master’s degree in education and administration at Loyola University, Chicago, IL. She ministered as an educator in Iowa at Dyersville, Stacyville, St. Joseph-Earlville, Sacred Heart-Maquoketa, Briar Cliff College-Sioux City, and Dubuque at Holy Ghost and Sacred Heart; in Illinois at Midlothian and Melrose Park; and in Oregon at Eugene. She was also missioned at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, IA and in Parish Ministry at Sacred Heart in Maquoketa, IA.

Sister is survived by her sisters-in-law, Helen and Mary Pickart; nieces and nephews, and her Franciscan sisters.

Sister was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Clyde (Edith & Elsie) Pickart, Milton (Faith & Ruth Marie) Pickart, Joseph Pickart, Lyle (Allene) Pickart, and Deacon Glenn Pickart; and her sisters, Hazel (Charles) Dvorak and Ruth (Marlin) Jacobs.

The Sisters of St. Francis express their thanks to Hospice of Dubuque for their care and concern.

Memorials may be given to the Sisters of St. Francis, Dubuque, IA.

Leonard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kathryn D. Kennicker

Kathryn D. (Ludovissy) Kennicker, age 78, of Sherrill, Iowa, was called home unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at her home. To honor Kathryn’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the Immaculate Conception Church, 218 North Main Street, North Buena Vista, Iowa, with Rev. Marvin J. Bries officiating, where family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 10:00 a.m., in the church hall. To celebrate Kathryn’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be a parish scripture service held at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, North Buena Vista, Iowa, at a later date.

Kathryn was born on January 21, 1941, in Turkey River, Iowa, daughter of Joseph P. and Lillian (Coonfare) Ludovissy.

Kathryn was united in marriage to Frank Kennicker on April 30, 1960, at the Immaculate Conception Church in North Buena Vista. They were blessed with 53 wonderful years together and 6 adored children, before Frank was called home ahead of her on July 5, 2013. Kathryn took great pride in being a full time wife and stay at home mom, raising the children and caring for their home. She was well known for her hospitality and home-cooked meals on the farm, especially her homemade pies and potato salad. Kathryn enjoyed gardening, visiting with friends and relatives, and sitting on her porch swing in the front yard listening to the sounds of nature at the end of spring and fall evenings on the farm. Her Catholic faith was an important aspect of Kathryn’s life and she was a long time member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church and their Rosary Society. Most of all, she was proud of raising her children with her husband, Frank, and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up. We are heartbroken at the sudden and unexpected loss of our mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister and friend, words cannot describe how much we will miss you until we are all reunited one day for all Eternity.

Those left to cherish Kathryn’s memory include

her children,
Duane (Brenda) Kennicker, Sherrill, IA,
Nancy (Tom) Fischer, Sherrill, IA,
Allen (Robin) Kennicker, Balltown, IA
and Lisa Cummer, Garber, IA;

a daughter-in-law,
Carol Ludovissy;

her 15 grandchildren;

her 7 great-grandchildren;

her brother,
Robert Ludovissy Sr., North Buena Vista, IA;

her 3 brothers-in-law,
Gerald (Karen) Kennicker, Guttenberg, IA,
Clarence (Florence) Kennicker, Holy Cross
and LeRoy (Dorothy) Kennicker, Holy Cross;

and 3 sisters-in-law,
Mary (Melvin) Barth, Durango, IA,
Dorothy Crews, Dubuque, IA
and Eileen Merfeld, Dubuque, IA.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Frank; a son, Steven Ludovissy; a daughter, Judy Gaul; 8 brothers-in-law, Edward Kennicker, Raymond Kennicker, Lawrence Kennicker, Leon Kennicker, Robert Hefel, Joseph Bertjens, Samuel Etter and Leonard Merfeld; 6 sisters-in-law, Eunice Kennicker, Irma Kennicker, Stella Bertjens, Marita Etter, Lucille “Lulu” Ludovissy and Teresa Hefel; her father-in-law, Alfred Kennicker; and her mother-in-law, Bernadette (Riniker) Kennicker.

Memorials will be accepted by the family to be distributed among her favorite charities.

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

Mary Jo Beauchamp

Mary Jo “Jody” Beauchamp, age 77 of Dubuque, Iowa completed her earthly journey on August 9, 2019, at Stonehill Care Center, with her loving husband of 58 years by her side. To celebrate Jody’s life, a private family service is being held. Burial will be in the Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jody’s family.

Jody was born on October 6, 1941 in Muscatine, Iowa a daughter to Ralph and Dorothy (Danner) TeStrake. She was raised to appreciate the value of family from a very young age and her entire 77 years among us were spent perfecting that mission. Jody had spent a few of her early years working with the Milwaukee School of Engineering and American States Insurance, but once it was time for her family of her own to begin, she began the greatest career achievement of her life; wife and mother. She eventually met her true-love, Lynn Beauchamp, and the two courted for 4 years while they worked on building their future lives together. They were united in marriage on June 11, 1961 and have never looked back since. They built a wonderful home together in Dubuque where they would raise their 2 boys and continually nurture them to put others before themselves. Jody continually found great pride in being the best wife, mother and grandmother she could offer to those she loved.

Jody enjoyed the outdoors and any opportunity to get the bike out, jump in the boat for the afternoon, or even lace up her favorite walking shoes and head out towards the hiking trails was naturally considered to be a good day. In the fall, she was always found in front of the TV during any Viking football game, cheering on her favorite team. She was also a very talented seamstress who could create anything with a supply of fabric, a little thread and a sewing machine at her fingertips. But mostly what Jody waited patiently for was the time she would get to spend with her friends in their John Deere Card Club. Over the years they would spend a little less time playing cards and a little more time visiting, traveling and bonding over some of the simple pleasures in life. Jody had a fun-loving spirit and was always up for a good laugh. The world is a little darker place today without her bright light shining among us, but we know and trust that the Lord will keep her safe in His loving arms until we see her smiling face once again. Thank you, Jody, for all of the beautiful memories you have left us to help heal the broken hearts we must carry forward today and thank you for simply being you.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Jody include,
her husband,
Lynn Beauchamp, Dubuque, Iowa;

her 2 sons,
Brad (Vanessa) Beauchamp, Scottsdale, Arizona,
and Randy (Deb) Beauchamp, Laveen, Arizona;

her 6 grandchildren,
Tyler, Sierra, Soraka, Brianna, R.J. and Kenny;

her brother,
Mark (Julie) Bice, Phoenix, Arizona;

her sister-in-law,
Phyllis TeStrake, Grafton, Wisconsin;

along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbors.

Jody was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph (Vi) TeStrake and Dorothy (Elbert) Bice; and her brother, John TeStrake.

Jody’s family would like to thank Dr. Cynthia Konz, along with nurses and staff at Stonehill and Hospice of Dubuque for all of their professional, compassionate and sincere care of Jody, and her family.

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

Dean J. Kress

Dean J. Kress, age 52, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 8:25 p.m., on Monday, August 12, 2019, at home, with his loving parents by his side. To honor Dean’s life, there will be a private family visitation. Family and friends are welcome to attend Dean’s funeral mass which will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, 5131 Sherrill Road, Sherrill, Iowa, with Rev. Noah J. Diehm officiating. Burial will be in Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery.

Dean was born on August 22, 1966, in Dubuque, son of Leo and Betty (Meyer) Kress.

Dean was a lifelong resident of Dubuque who enjoyed his work in the ARC Vocational shop. He was never one to let his health challenges keep him down and loved listening to music and going to concerts. Dean loved interacting with his family, whether it be getting big bear hugs, tickling sessions, going out to eat or heading out boot scooting. He had a kind, sweet, yet sometimes comically mischievous, disposition and will be greatly missed by his family as well as his ARC family.

Those left to cherish Dean’s memory include

his parents,
Leo and Betty Kress, Sherrill, IA;

his siblings,
Teri (Tom) Keleher, Monticello, IA,
Brenda Kress, Eden Prairie, MN,
Dale (fiancé Lori Wilson) Kress, Dubuque, IA
and Jeff (Kim) Kress, Balltown, IA;

and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Dean was preceded in death by his grandparents, Art and Henrietta Kress and Clarence and Bernice Meyer.

Dean’s family would like to thank all of his care givers from ARC, as well as the nurses and staff of Hospice of Dubuque, for all of their kind, compassionate and professional care of Dean.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be accepted by the family to be distributed between ARC, 3355 Kennedy Circle, Dubuque, IA, 52002 and Hospice of Dubuque, 1670 JFK Road, Dubuque, IA, 52002.

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

Carl F. Hoffmann

Carl F. Hoffmann, 84, of Bellevue, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, August 13 in his home surrounded by family. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Friday, August 16, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Visitation will be 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday, August 15, 2019 and again Friday morning 9-10 am at Hachmann Funeral Home in Bellevue. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Bellevue with Military Honors conducted by Bellevue American Legion Post #273.

Carl was born September 6, 1934 in Spruce Creek, the son of John S. (Jack) and Isadore (Sieverding) Hoffmann. Carl graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Bellevue, Iowa. He served in the US Army from 1957-59.

He married Marilyn Myers of Waucoma, Iowa on May 15, 1965, and they lived in Bellevue where they raised their family.

Carl’s passion was his church, family, carpentry/woodworking and hunting. Carl worked in construction first in the Galena area where he built many homes and businesses. He later partnered with the late Art Stuart operating a construction company in Bellevue until he operated Carl Hoffmann Construction from 1972 until into his late 70s.

He was a father to three children, including daughter Julie, and sons Leo and Patrick who worked in construction with him for numerous years. He enjoyed hunting, hiking, traveling and spending time with his family. In his retirement, he was an avid woodworker, building furniture, jewelry boxes, picture frames and decorative items that would often be donated to St. Joseph’s Church Fall Festival auctions, Pheasants Forever and many family and friends.

He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. He was also a longtime member of Pheasants Forever. For many years, he and Marilyn were members of the Double DJ Twirlers Square Dancers. He had a heart for serving others and could always be counted on as a volunteer by the church, friends, neighbors and Pheasants Forever.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn, his children, Leo (Jenny) Hoffmann of Brighton, Colorado, Julie (David) Shepherd of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, and Patrick (Gwen) Hoffmann of Gilbert, South Carolina; 8 grandchildren, Nathan, Michelle and Chanise, Jessica, Rex, Justin, Tyler & Christian, and 4 great-grandchildren, Remy, Jaina, Ember & Quinn.

Additional survivors include his brother Eugene (Shirley) Hoffmann of Cascade and scores of in-laws, nieces and nephews. Carl was preceded in death by his parents and sister Rita.

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

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