Obituaries Archive

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

Lisa L. Seymour

Lisa L. Seymour, 54, of Bankston, Iowa, passed away, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at her home in rural Bankston, Iowa surrounded by her family.

Friends and relatives of Lisa may call from 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa where a wake service will be held at 4 p.m. Friends may also call after 9 a.m., Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Funeral Home.

Services for Lisa will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 16, 2019 at St. Clements Catholic Church in Bankston, Iowa, with Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Burial will be held in St. Clements Cemetery in Bankston.

Lisa was born November 6, 1964 in Dubuque, Iowa. She was a 1983 graduate of Western Dubuque High School. She then attended NICC where she received her Dental Assistant degree. In June 28, 1986 she was united in marriage to James Seymour at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Epworth, Iowa. She was employed at the Rockdale Dental Center in Dubuque for 13 years before becoming a stay at home mom. In 1990 they had a daughter Samantha and in 1996 they had a 2nd daughter, McKayla. In 2014 Lisa finally got her boy in the form of a son-in-law, Pat Ryan. The joy of her life were her two grandchildren Scarlett and James.

In 2012 Lisa was diagnosed with breast cancer, she has fought a very long and courageous battle.

She is survived by her husband, James Seymour of Bankston, IA; two daughters, Samantha (Pat) Ryan of Bernard, IA and McKayla of Des Moines, IA; two grandchildren, Scarlett and James Ryan; a sister Beth (Brian) Bries of Farley, IA and a brother Bryan (Cheryl) Thurm of Platteville, WI; and the whole Seymour Family.

The family would like to thank anyone that helped them in any way through this journey in Lisa’s life-God grant her serenity now.

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

Gerald L.G. Wirth

Gerald Leon Galloway Wirth, 85, of Lost Nation, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at WestWing Place in DeWitt, Iowa.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Union Presbyterian Church in Lost Nation, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Elwood, Iowa Cemetery, with military honors.

Gerald was born on December 4, 1933 in Elwood, Iowa, to Harold and Wava (Hamilton) Galloway. At the age of 16 he was adopted by Raymond and Florence (Galloway) Wirth. He was a 1952 graduate of Elwood High School and then served his country in the U.S. Navy earning an honorable discharge.

He married Barbara L. Margeson on November 11, 1956 in Elwood, Iowa and to this union five children were born, Brenda, Jill, Joy, Teresa and Timothy.

Upon returning home from serving his country, Gerald farmed the family farm for 39 years, and worked as a truck driver for Stanton, Amhof, Grant and Hainstock Long Haul Trucking companies receiving three safe driving awards for driving two plus million miles.

Gerald was a 60-year member of the Union Presbyterian Church in Lost Nation, Lost Nation/Elwood Telephone Board member for over 35 years, Lost Nation School Board member serving two terms and a Farm Bureau Board member.

Gerald enjoyed bowling, camping, fishing, gardening, woodworking, jigsaw puzzles, baking chocolate chip cookies, and all kinds of music. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes fan, and liked watching birds especially Cardinals. Most importantly, he loved spending time at family gatherings and with the grandchildren.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Barbara Wirth of Lost Nation, IA; children, Brenda Smith of Lost Nation, IA, Jill (Brian) Bonney of Lost Nation, IA, Joy (Bob) Beuthien of Hartsburg, MO, Teresa (Tom) Hovar of Belton, MO, and Timothy Wirth of DeWitt, IA; 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson; and siblings, Earl “Dude” (Joan) Galloway, Larry (Pat) Galloway, Al (Pam) Galloway, and Jim (Bev) Galloway; and sisters, Barb (Ken) Schroeder, Marcia (Ron) Barten, Linda Miller, Phyllis Goldensoph, and Gladyce (Ken) Butt.

He was preceded in death by his biological and adopted parents, six brothers Floyd Wirth, Roger, Don, Dwain, Jeff and Russell Galloway, four sisters Maxine Kolb, Rhea Hasenmiller, Darlene Simmons and one in infancy, a grandchild Bridgette Beuthien, and a son-in-law Robert Lynn Smith on July 29, 2019.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Gerald Leon Galloway Wirth memorial fund has been established.

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

Lee R. Feltes

Lee Ray Feltes, 50, of Mukwonago, Wisconsin, and formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 9, 2019 at his home.

A funeral mass celebrating Lee’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, August 16, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M., Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Preston, Iowa.

Lee Ray Feltes was born on October 17, 1968 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Raymond and Karen Mae (Nieland) Feltes, Jr. He was a 1987 graduate of Maquoketa Community High School, and a 1991 graduate of Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa. He never married.

Lee had worked for the Phantom Lake YMCA Camp in Mukwonago first as a camp counselor and later as the Activity Director for several years. He then began a long career with Kohl’s Department Store as a sales associate.

Lee was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed reading books, cooking, playing board games and traveling with friends.

Those left to honor Lee’s memory include his mother, Karen Feltes of Maquoketa, IA; siblings, Tim Feltes of Maquoketa, IA, Brian Feltes of Maquoketa, IA, and Jennifer (Damon) Mesecher of Tuscaloosa, AL; and 6 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Feltes Jr., on June 16, 2016.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Lee R. Feltes memorial fund has been established.

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

James P. Rice

James P. Rice, Age 93, of Dubuque, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 14, 2019 until the service time at 12 noon at the Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 3860 Asbury Road. Pastor Kristian Kincaid will be officiating. Interment will be held at the Dubuque Memorial Gardens. Military Honors will be rendered by the American Legion Post, #6.

James was born on March 22, 1926 in Platteville, WI to his parents, Harry and Ina Rice. He married the love of his life, Margaret E. (Avenarius) on April 8, 1944, she preceded him in death on June 8, 2016. James worked as a repairman for John Deere Dubuque Works for 30 years until his retirement in 1980. James was a US Army veteran who served in WWII.

James is survived by his daughter Bonnie R. (Lyle) Connolly of Davenport, IA; her daughter-in-law, Nancy Rice, of Epworth, IA; 5 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Besides his wife, James is preceded by his parents, one son, James P. Rice, Jr., and a grandson Scott T. Slattery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Hospice of Dubuque or to the American Cancer Society.

The family wishes to thank the entire staff at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital for all of their care and support shown to James.

Rita Mae Leifker

Rita Mae (Weber) Leifker, 64, of Cuba City, WI passed away peacefully into eternal life on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m.Wednesday, August 14, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Hazel Green, WI, with Fr. Kenneth Frisch officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m.  on Tuesday, August 13, at the church, where the parish wake service will be at 3:30 p.m.  Burial will be in the Nativity B.V.M. Cemetery, Menominee, IL. The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is serving the family.

Rita was born October 1, 1954 in Hazel Green,WI, to Herman and Leonetta (Pfohl) Weber. She was the youngest of 10 children. She married Bob Leifker on December 8, 1973 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena, IL.

Rita grew up in Galena and graduated from Galena High School in 1972. Soon after, she started working at John Deere Dubuque Works. After marrying Bob, she moved to Cuba City where they raised their 4 sons and continued to work at John Deere Dubuque Works, retiring in 2014 after 42 years of service.

Rita loved to travel. Shortly after retirement, she traveled to Italy with her sisters and cousins. She had so much fun there, that she followed with a trip to San Francisco, Seattle and a Caribbean Cruise. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. She loved her grandchildren and thoroughly enjoyed their visits. She enjoyed cooking and was best known for her caramels at Christmas time which she shared with many. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

She is survived by her husband, Bob; sons, Danny (Shelby), Bobby (Denise), Jeremy (Erin) and Jamie; grandchildren, Emersyn, Ellisyn Mae, Lily Mae, Miles, Will, Maggie, Jack, Jonah and Max; siblings, Rose (Ira) Kunkel, Jim (Carol) Weber, Jean Redman, Joe (Cindy) Weber, Mary (John) Trannel, Nancy Miller (Jim Imbus) and her in-laws, Wendell Comer, Merle (Pat) Leifker, Carol Leifker, Jeanne (John) Frantzen, Mary Kay Leifker & Marlene Derby, and very close family friends Scott (Nila) Derby and Brenda McKinney.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Irene (Don) Budden & Janis Comer; her brother, John; her in-laws, Andy Redman, Mike Miller, and Jim Leifker.

The following are Rita’s words: “Special thanks to Bob for all the kind and loving care; to Danny & Shelby for being there when I needed them and for the many trips to bring the girls to brighten my day; to my siblings, Jim & Carol Weber, John & Mary Trannel, Nancy Miller, Merle & Pat Leifker for the many trips to Iowa City. Also, many thanks to my sons, Jeremy, Bobby & Danny for their constant care during the last few weeks.”

The family would like to thank St. Croix Hospice of Platteville, WI for their loving and compassionate care over her last two weeks.

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

Randall F. Brehm

Randall Francis Brehm, 40, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on August 7, 2019 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 10th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with Deacon Robert Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home.

Randy was born on April 30th, 1979 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Joseph and Shirley (Schreiber) Brehm. He worked at Haynes Kennels and Dubuque Greyhound Park.

Randy was an avid Chicago Cubs, Green Bay Packer and Iowa Hawkeye Fan. He followed his favorite teams to all major events including bowl games.

He is survived by his father Joseph Brehm; brother Wayne (Vanessa) Brehm; sister Karen (Maurice) Dunne; nephews Ian and Ethan Brehm and his niece Anna Brehm.

He was preceded in death by his mother Shirley and a brother William “Billy” Brehm.

In lieu of flowers a Randall F. Brehm memorial fund will be established.

Timothy G. Thrailkill

Timothy Glen Thrailkill, 50, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on August 4th, 2019.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 15th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 16th at the funeral home.

Tim was born on January 5th, 1969 in Georgia the son of Bruce Thrailkill and Judy Keene. He met Tammy Beversdorf on March 28, 1995 and they married on October 11, 2003 in Dubuque, together they shared 24 years.

He worked for Tschiggfrie Excavating in Dubuque and was a member of the Bird Dog Club.

Not a day goes by that we are not thinking of you. We know how you enjoyed talking to your family on the phone. Your brought so much love to everyone who came into passing. You were such a fun-loving husband, father and son. Until we meet again, we all love you and miss you so much. My love for you will never die, you are in my heart and soul till the day I walk by your side again, love you wife.

Tim is survived by his wife Tammy; Children, Timothy G. Thrailkill Jr., Brittni (Will) Crusa, Michael Thrailkill, and Daisy Thrailkill; step-children, John (Elizabeth) Whitney, Jesse Whitney, Amanda Whitney, and Shawn (Kayla) Whitney. His mother Judy Vaughan; siblings Shane (April) Thrailkill, Brian (Crystal) Thrailkill, Angel Trailkill, and Tanya Yearwood; his father-in-law Paul Beversdorf, his surrogate father Don Key; seventeen grandchildren, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, and his faithful companions “Koda” & “Dolly”.

He was preceded in death by his father Bruce; Nannie Doris, Papa Thrailkill, Papa Keene, Mama Thrailkill and Nana Keever.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Timothy’s name and directed to his wife Tammy.

Isabelle A. Stillmunkes

Isabelle A. “Isy” Stillmunkes, 87, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on August 8th, 2019.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 12th, 2019 at the Church of the Nativity with Msgr. James Miller officiating. Family and friends may gather from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Bellevue. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Isy was born on July 8th, 1932 in Bellevue, Iowa the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Steichen) Roling. She graduated from Bellevue High School and on July 11, 1951, she married Raymond “Ray” Stillmunkes. She and Ray farmed in Bellevue, IA and together raised seven children, Linda, Carol, Sharon, Lois, Mark, Leta and Randy.

A loving wife for twenty-three years until Ray’s passing, Isy spent the next forty-five years dedicated to her family. Isy had a busy life; while working hard on the farm, she always made time for others, spreading love and joy.

Her hobbies include baking, playing euchre, sewing, quilting, and sharing time with others. She was a housewife, homemaker, and self-employed seamstress.

Isy is survived by her children Linda (Merl) Heitkamp, Carol (Bill) Ihrig, Sharon (Gary) Hoffmann, Lois Stillmunkes, Mark Stillmunkes (significant other, Karla), Leta (Phil) Wallace and daughter-in-law Renee Stillmunkes, twenty-one grandchildren, and twenty-eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ray, son Randy, and twelve siblings.

In lieu of flowers, an Isabelle Stillmunkes memorial fund will be established.

Thank you to Mercy Hospital, Luther Manor (Grand Meadows), and Hospice of Dubuque staff who provided loving care in her final days.

Charles J. Althoff

Charles J. Althoff, 86, of Cascade, died Thursday, August 8, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids surrounded by family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at St. Raphael Cathedral with Fr Greg Bahl officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery with full military honors by American Legion Post #6. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 12 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, Dubuque, where there will be a prayer service at 4 pm.

He was born on May 10, 1933, in Cascade, the son of Frank and Vivian (Laban) Althoff. He married Geraldine (Casel) on August 24, 1957 at St Lawrence Church, Otter Creek, Iowa.

Charles worked at John Deere in Dubuque repairing tractors and also farmed. He was an Army veteran, serving our country during the Korean Conflict. Charles was a member of the American Legion 528, and the Farm Bureau.

Charles enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his five grandchildren He enjoyed traveling with his wife Geri, watching westerns on TV, antique tractors, going to the Amana’s for lunch, and Christmas with his family (he was always the first one ready to open presents). Charles was a kind, considerate, and generous man who maintained a positive attitude throughout his life. His smile and his strength will continue to be an influence on all of us.

Charles is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Geraldine; three children: Steve Althoff, Theresa (Dennis) Balk, and Mike (Kathy) Althoff; five grandchildren: Matthew (Morgan) Balk, Courtney Althoff, Rachel Balk, Caitlyn (Nick) Miller, and Abigail Balk; two great-grandchildren: Forrest Charles Balk and Charlie Marie Miller; his two sisters Geraldine (Frank) Kintzle and Kathy (Jack) Graham; brother-in laws Robert Kirsch and Ronald Dzaboff; and sister-in-law Marge Althoff.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Julie Ann Althoff (1959); his siblings Virginia Dzaboff, Elaine Kirsch, Edwin Althoff, Clarence Althoff; sister-in-law MaryAnn Althoff; and nephew Ted Althoff.

Charles’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the Dr. Matthew Kirkendall and his nurse Kate, Dr. Jennifer Schope, and the nurses and staff at St. Luke’s Hospital for their loving, compassionate and professional care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be accepted by the family to be distributed among his favorite charities.

Evelyn D. Mathews

Evelyn D. Mathews, 83, of Bernard, Iowa passed away on August 5, 2019 at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade with family at her side.

Per Evelyn’s request there will be no public visitation or service. Private family burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens. Leonard Funeral home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. The family request no flowers.

Evelyn was born on August 14, 1935 in Kansas City, Kansas the daughter of Bernice and Harold Parkinson. She married Philip Mathews in September of 1972. This September they would have been married 47 years. Evelyn sold Avon for 30 years and enjoyed visiting with her customers. She bowled in a league well into her 70s and never could pass up a word search puzzle. Her favorite thing was to go somewhere with Phil.

Evelyn is survived by her husband Phil; five children: Beverlie (Mark) Ernzen, Gwendolyn (Mark) Griswold, Dennis (Julie) Enloe, Theresa (Cary) Brock and Johanna (Dan) Creger. Her grandchildren left to cherish her memory are: Candice (Scott) Chaloupka, Tracie (Ken) Fonck, Phillip (April) Kelley, Tabitha (Larry) Scott, Tiffani (Trevor) McArthur, Brittany Kress, Cody (Hannah) Whardle, Nissa Enloe, Karissa (Nick) Enloe, and Tala, Angie (Aaron) Schwenker, Andrina (Chris) Timmons, Chuck (Alicia) Brock, and Carl (Sara) Brock. Evelyn was also blessed with many wonderful great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Shady Rest Care Center for the love and care they gave to the “Sassy One”. The stories they shared at the end will never be forgotten. Thank you, as well, to Hospice of Dubuque. They helped Evelyn die with dignity and comfort.

Marcella I. Hannig

Marcella I. “Peg” Hannig, 85, of Peosta, Iowa passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2019.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 12th at Holy Family Catholic Church New Melleray with Fr. Rodney Allers presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Friends may visit from 3 to 6 PM on Sunday, August 11th at Leonard Funeral Home 2595 Rockdale Road, Key West where there will be a wake service at 3:00 PM. Friends may also gather Monday August 12th at the church stating at 9:00 AM until the funeral service.

Peg the daughter of Cornelius and Emma (Bergfeld) Koch was born on December 13th, 1933 in their farm home near Bernard Iowa.

In May of 1955 Peg married Robert Hannig of Dubuque, Iowa. Together they built their house, a family with three sons and close lifelong friends over their marriage of 57 years.

Peg became a full-time homemaker and the matriarch of an otherwise all-guy household. She could often be found working with her hands creating craft items or working in their flower or vegetable gardens. She enjoyed spending time outdoors picnicking, camping and fishing with the family.

Woven through all these activities was her devotion to faith, family and friends.

She is survived by her sister Elaine Forest, of Clearwater FL; her three sons: Richard Hannig, of Dubuque, Ronald Hannig, of Stillwater, MN and Robert (Sandi) Hannig, of Garland TX; three grandchildren: Colin, Ryan and Sophia Hannig all of Stillwater, MN, along with many nieces and nephews.

Peg was preceded in death her parents Cornelius and Emma, husband Robert sisters: Ardella (Stainer), Ann (Lampe), Kaye (Kane) and Helen (McClain).

The family wishes to thank the staff of Finley Hospital, Grand River Medical, Dubuque Orthopedic Surgeons, Luther Manner – Grand Meadows, and Hospice of Dubuque for their wonderful care and kindness.