Obituaries Archive

JoAnn M. (Shireman) Lutes

JoAnn Mae Lutes (Shireman), passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones, at UW-Hospital, Madison, WI, on August 18, 2020, at the age of 77 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Lawrence’s Pub & Eatery from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2020. Casey-McNett Funeral Home of Benton is assisting the family.

JoAnn was born on January 8, 1943, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of George and Delores (Martin) Shireman. She graduated from Benton High School in 1962. JoAnn devoted her life to caring for children as an in home daycare provider.

When describing JoAnn, selfless and kind are two words that come to mind. She was always thinking of others. It wasn’t uncommon for her to have a pan of pumpkin bars and your favorite coffee and creamer ready for your visit, just because she knew it would make you happy. She opened her home to all and wanted to make sure you were comfortable when you came to visit.

JoAnn was married to Richard, the love of her life, and they were able to spend 60 wonderful years together, with 57 years united in marriage. They had three sons, who would go on to have families of their own, granting her the opportunity to become a grandma, and a truly wonderful one at that. She loved her grandkids and was a Grandma-like figure to any kid that needed her.

When she wasn’t busy caring for others, JoAnn enjoyed sitting on her porch swing with her husband, family luncheon outings, weekend trips to the casino, getting her nails done and shoe shopping.

JoAnn is survived by her husband, Richard: their sons, David (Yun), Kevin (Charlene) and Brian (Renee); eleven grandchildren, Jackie, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sean, Ryan, Blythe, Alexandra, Joshua, Noah, Makenna and Maxim; and one great-grandchild, Michael. She is also survived by her siblings, Carol (John) Peterson, Amanda (Harold) March, Ronald (Donita) Shireman, Donald (Mary Kay) Shireman, Sherry (Daryl) Kritz, Kris (Mike) Kipp, Cindy (Bob) Selchert and Mary (Eldie) Kritz; and two special friends, Carol Hoeper and Julie Ramaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Henrietta Shireman; and her brothers, George and Jerry.

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

DuWayne J. Patzner

DuWayne Joseph Patzner, 89, of rural Hazel Green, WI, formerly of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 21, 2020 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Peter Snieg officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the church by members of the Dubuque Marine Corps League. Face masks and Social Distancing are required at church. A memorial visitation will be from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Friday at the church. The funeral mass will be live-streamed on Miller Funeral Home Group facebook page.

DuWayne was born on August 20, 1930 at Guttenberg, Iowa, the son of Charles A. and Hilda (Althaus) Patzner. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Grace Ann Kaiser on October 24, 1959 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church at LaMotte, IA.

He was employed at the John Deere Dubuque Works as a plumber until his retirement. DuWayne was a member of UAW Local # 94 and the John Deere Retirees.

DuWayne loved to put puzzles together, enjoyed playing solo and wizard card games and also did woodworking. He designed and built their home in rural Hazel Green.

Surviving is his wife Grace; two daughters; Tina Jude of Round Rock, Texas and Tammy (Dan) Dupont of Dubuque; five grandchildren, Zach, Josh, Megan, Nicholas and Alex; a brother, Delos Patzner of Boone, IA; his brother-in-law, Don Schmitt of St. Louis, MO; and sisters-in-law, Judy Patzner of Dubuque and Rosemary Patzner of Council Bluffs, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Hilda; his siblings, Virginia Schmitt, Charles, LaVern and Robert Patzner; and a sister-in-law, Jennie Patzner.

Grace and family wish to give special thanks to the nurses and staff of Stonehill Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for the wonderful care given to their husband, father and grandfather.

The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is serving the family.©

Philip C. Bahl

Philip Clair Bahl, 89, of Dubuque, died on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30, Monday, August 24 at the Church of the Nativity with the Rev. Msgr. James Miller officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery where Military Honors will be conducted by the Dubuque Marnie Corps League. A visitation will be held from 2-5 pm, Sunday at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road. We kindly request that social distancing be observed; masks are required.

Philip was born on December 21, 1930 in Asbury, Iowa the son of Clarence J. and Ida E. (Ehrlich) Bahl. He was a graduate of Loras Academy. He married Elizabeth Hennings on December 27, 1952 at Nativity Catholic Church.

Philip served our country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated Bahl Lumber Sawmill for 40 years, most recently in Graf, Iowa.

He was a member of Nativity Church, Nativity Guild, the Knights of Columbus and the Railway Tie Association.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Bahl; children, Keith (Teresa) Bahl, of Marion, IA, Ellen (Dr. Randall) Schmitt, of Fulton, IL, and Kathy (John) FitzPatrick, of Dubuque; grandchildren, Kayla (Kyle) Martin and Amy (Curt) Smejkal, Dr. Philip (Stephanie) Schmitt and Dr. Joseph Schmitt, Kevin (Maurita) FitzPatrick and Maureen (Erik) Johnson; great- grandchildren, Lauren, Olivia, Noah, Will, Lucy and Colin; sister, Mary Ann (John) Hansen; sister-in-law, Shirley Bahl; and a special niece, Sally (Jeff) Lux.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Robert (Wilma) Bahl, James (Mary) Bahl, Daniel (Ruby) Bahl, David Bahl, Dorothy (Lester) Camfield, and Marjorie (Joe) Temple.

Robert V. Rollinger

Robert V. Rollinger, 81, of Sand Springs died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at Monticello Nursing and Rehab Center in Monticello.

A visitation will be held from 2 – 7 pm Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at the Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello where a parish vigil service will be held at 2 pm.  Visitation will continue from 9 – 10 am Friday, Aug. 21, at the funeral home prior to Mass.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello.  Fr. Paul Baldwin will officiate.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Cascade.

Bob was born Sept. 4, 1938, in Bernard, Iowa the son of Victor and Laura (Mormann) Rollinger.  He married Lynn Recker on April 23, 1960, in Sand Springs.  His most recent employment was serving as a guard at Oakdale IMCC.  Bob enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and camping.  Lately he was fond of attending auctions and his beloved dog, Molly.

Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Lynn, two sons: Scott (Karla) of Burlington, IA and Chris (Deb) of Monticello, a daughter-in-law, Jen Rollinger of Central City; grandchildren: Katie (Brian) Linnenbrink, Alex Rollinger, Cody (Michelle) Rollinger, Dani (Matt) Hudspeth, Hunter, Brandon and Shelby Rollinger; great grandchildren: Adalynn and Mackenzie Linnenbrink, Maddox, Kenna and Ashtyn Rollinger and Cayden Hudspeth; siblings: James Rollinger of Cascade, Delores “Girley” Thier of Farley and Marie (Earl) Wagner of Cascade, Betty (Richard) Knapp and Ronald (Diana) Rollinger, both of Bernard; in-laws: Beth (Pat) Paul and Dan (Cindy) Recker, both of Delhi; a sister-in-law, Pam Recker of Sand Springs.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Todd, on Aug. 15, 2020, a great grandson, Jaxson Hudspeth, in-laws: Joe Thier, LaVonne Rollinger, Sandy Rollinger, Jack Recker, and Sally (Bill) Birmingham

Information available at www.kramerfuneral.com

Elizabeth A. Flogel

Elizabeth Ann “Bette” Flogel, 85 of Dubuque, IA passed away unexpectedly on August 16th, 2020.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30am Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Key West with Rev. Msgr. Lyle Wilgenbusch officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Tuesday, August 18th at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet cemetery. Mask will be required for visitation and funeral. Please follow social distancing guidelines.

Bette was born in Independence, WI on May 30th, 1935. Bette was married to Donald Flogel on September 12th, 1959; they were married for 60 years.

Bette worked at WC Brown Publishing, John Deere and retired from APAC Telemarketing in 1998.

Bette is survived by her spouse, Donald Flogel, her children Tim (Sue) Flogel of LaMotte, IA and Laura (Richard) Kilburg of North Liberty, IA, her grandchildren Jason (Dana), Sarah (Adam), Katherine (Daniel) and Libby (Jared) and her great-grandchildren Carter, Hannah, Ella, Adyson, Macey, Lily and Elle, her sisters, Maya (Wayne) Wegner of Milwaukee, WI and Irene Dubiel of Independence, WI, and sister in laws, Lilian and Audrey Bautch of Kenosha, WI.

Bette is preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Helen Bautch, her siblings, Ralph, Richard, Donald and Florence Wagner.

Bette was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed biking, walking, cooking, playing euchre and gardening as well as cleaning her house and listening and dancing to polka music.

The family of Bette wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Mercy Hospital and the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

Mary Lou Kamp

Mary Lou Kamp, 71, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on August 15, 2020 at her family’s home surrounded by loved ones.

Family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2020 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Dubuque Memorial Gardens. Please remember to social distance and wear your mask.

Mary Lou was born on November 17, 1948 in Galena, IL the daughter of Francis and Beverly (Rupert) Noonan.

She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1967 and on February 25th, 1967 she married Anthony Kamp.

Mary Lou owned and operated Noonans Tap after her brother, John Noonan passed away in 1993.

She had talents that she not only loved, but that were helpful to many people. She loved sewing, cooking, gardening, watching and taking care of her two exotic birds, spending time with family, loved to sit down and watch a good movie, and as comes with the bar business, helping people with their troubles and giving some great advice. She always had meals on holidays for anyone who needed somewhere to go or for those who may not have had a family to spend them with. She didn’t need to have a special occasion to throw on the apron and prepare a feast. She had a couple of faithful companions throughout her journey, her Golden Retriever Ace who was there for 13 of them, and her Australian Shepard Shawnee that she left behind and loved dearly. She absolutely loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by them all.

She is survived by her children Michele (Donnie) Pierce, Michael (Amber) Kamp, and Angela (Eric Main) Kamp. Her former husband Anthony Kamp; four Grandchildren, Samantha (Josh) Pierce-Hartbecke, Josh Pierce, Kaylie Kamp and Mitchel Kamp. Six Great Grandchildren – Kaylyn, Alexis, Brilee, Jax, Jordyn, Dallas.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, a brother John Noonan and her sister Bonnie Peebles.

A very special thanks to family friend and RN Karen Kluesner. The family would also like to thank the doctors and nurses at University of Wisconsin – Madison, Finley Hospital & Hospice of Dubuque.

In lieu of flowers a Mary Lou Kamp memorial fund will be established.

Betty J. Langas

Betty J. Langas, age 81, of Dubuque IA. passed away on August 17, 2020 at Luther Manor Communities.

Family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Please remember to social distance and wear your mask. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Betty was born on December 18, 1938 in Dubuque IA, her loving parents were Leo and Dora Breitbach.

Betty loved the outdoors, whether it was going down to the river searching for eagles, looking at the flowers at the Arboretum, visiting Eagle Point Park or hiking the Mines of Spain. She was always thrilled and in awe of all of nature’s beauty.

Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband Phillip T. Langas.

She is survived by her sons Michael E. Langas, James P. Langanis and David L. Langas.  Her Grandchildren who she photographed so many times are Nicole, Cooper, Kobi and Alexander.  Her sisters are Darlene Rang, Gloria Beau and Sharon (Marcy) Fox.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

Patricia Ann C. Freihoefer

Patricia Ann “Patsy” Cecelia (Dix) Freihoefer passed away August 14, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque. Patsy suffered a broken hip in 2018 and during the surgery, doctors discovered that she had myelodysplastic syndrome. The illness had progressed and taken its toll until she succumbed, surrounded by her children.

A private family visitation will be held on Sunday at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial for Patsy will be 10:00 AM Monday, August 17, 2020 at Holy Spirit Parish-Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 2921 Central Ave., with Rev. Msgr. Lyle Wilgenbusch as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Dubuque. On behalf of Patsy’s family and the current Dubuque city ordinance, masks are required to be worn at mass and at the cemetery. Please respect our current social distancing requirements. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Patsy’s family. The mass will be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com.

Patricia Ann was born in Dubuque on September 6, 1937 to Leo and Delores (Hefel) Dix. She grew up on Pinard Street and the Dix family farm on 32nd Street. She graduated from the Immaculate Conception Academy in 1955. She married her best friend Arthur “Art” Freihoefer in 1956 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. After retirement, she and Art enjoyed winters in Donna, Texas until Art’s passing in 2010. She continued to split time between Donna and Dubuque until she recently settled into Eagle Point Place in her hometown.

Patsy was actively involved in her communities. She volunteered with Holy Ghost Church for many years. A member of the Women’s Council, she was very involved at the Dubuque Boys Club while her sons were growing up. During retirement, she volunteered at Alverno Apartments and Stonehill Care Center. She also assisted a non-profit, serving children across the border while wintering in Texas. Patsy and Art were active in the RVing community with multiple trips around the US and Canada and many weekend adventures close to home with family and friends. She delivered the Telegraph Herald for many years after her children retired their paper route. She also found time to be a catering entrepreneur featuring her famous turkey and dressing sandwiches.

Above all, Patsy’s first love was family. She had 10 children – Douglas (Deceased), Kevin and spouse Theresa (Nebolon), David, Michael and Janet (Hannan), Gary and Lisa (Lambert), Donald and Elizabeth (Hodges), Loras and David Northway, Leanne and Paul Burdick, Greg and Cori (Miller), and Curt and Erica (Lumley). She instilled in her children the importance of family, faith, charity and self-sufficiency including how to cook (especially desserts which were her specialty). Patsy also loved spending time with her 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Surviving are her siblings Ron Dix, Joyce (Bob) Hammel, Jeanette (Dean) Rampson, Bill (Patti) Dix, Barbara (Lester) Cummer, Linda (Dick) Firzlaff, Judy Dix, Marilyn Dix, Shirley Youngblut, Al (Sue) Dix, Carol (Joe) Powers, Cheryl (Chuck) Noel, and sister-in-law Pat (Menadue) Dix.

Patsy was preceded in death by her sisters Mary Dix and Dorothy Koltes; brothers Daryl, Richard “Pup,” and Robert; her sisters-in-law Carlene Dix, LaVera (Freihoefer) Nauman, and Norma (Freihoefer) LaPrell (nee Klinge); and their husbands Albert Nauman, Albert Klinge, and George LaPrell.

Patsy lived a full 82 years with many adventures, though we all wished it could have been many more. Live your life to the fullest, hug your family and friends every chance you get, share your dreams and adventures, and never forget that we only get one shot at this life; leave it with no regrets.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Holy Family Schools or Holy Spirit Catholic Parish.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral and Home and Cremation Service is in care of the arrangements.

Rocky Tiefel

Rocky Tiefel passed from this life to the next on August 17, 2020, after a hard fought 3-year battle with Lung Cancer.  His family surrounded him.

To honor Rocky’s life, his memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, 3200 Asbury Road in Dubuque, with Pastor Matthew Agee officiating.  Family and friends of Rocky’s may visit for one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will be in the Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.

Rocky was born on March 23, 1948, he was the only son of Dale J and Evelyn A (Schroeder) Tiefel.  He attended St. Columbkille’s and graduated from Wahlert  high school.

After high school, Rocky spent a short time in the Navy Seabees.  In his younger years, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He went any time he had the opportunity.

Rocky served as an Assistance Scoutmaster for Troop #22. One of his most memorable times was a trip to Phil Mont New Mexico with a group of scouts.  He helped many boys reach their Eagle Scout rank, including his son, Rob.

Later he enjoyed putzing around his garden and garage.   Feeding and watching the birds also became a real enjoyment to him.

Rocky was a volunteer and worked on the construction of the Dubuque Soccer Complex from its inception until after its opening and he took great pride in knowing that many families would have the opportunity to enjoy the complex in the future.

He was a carpenter by trade, working 31 years at MercyOne Hospital.  After Mercy, he spent another 10 years at Terrace Heights as a Maintenance Supervisor.  He retired in 2014

Rocky married Bonnie Winders on October 18, 1985, and together they raised four children; Sean, Mark, Rob and Jenny.   Rocky’s family meant everything to him.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons and watching his daughter play soccer all of the way through her college years. He was always a guiding hand in their lives.  Watching his children interact with their children proved especially satisfying to him.

His eight grandchildren made him happy and added a special joy to his life.   He delighted in teasing them at any chance he had and loved watching them play sports.  He was especially proud of Kaitlyn as she finished college this year, Lacy and Lauren as they enter their junior years in college, Emily for her spunk, Kobe for all of the help he has provided over the past few months, Tyler for giving him the opportunity to say “Run, Tyler, Run”, and Ashlyn and Alayna for their ability to tease Grandpa as much as he teased them.

Rocky was honored to be known as a Mason.  He was a member of Metropolitan Lodge #49, where he was a Past Master.  Rocky belonged to the Scottish Rite.  He was inducted into the KCCH (Knights Commander Court of Honor).  He was also a member of the Oxus Grotto, where he was a Past Monarch.  He loved his involvement with all of these organizations and was proud of the positive things they did.

Rocky was proceeded in death by his parents, Dale and Evelyn Tiefel (Dubuque); as well as his in-laws, Bob and Maryan Burdick (New Jersey) .

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; his 4 children & 8 grandchildren, Sean & Cyndi Tiefel (Kaitlyn and Lacey Tiefel) of Colorado, Mark & Michele Tiefel (Lauren, Emily and Tyler Tiefel) of Marion, Rob Winders of Dubuque, and Jenny & Benji Meyer (Kobe, Ashlyn and Alayna Meyer) of Dubuque; his brother-in-law, Bob and Karen Burdick of New Jersey, and many cousins and great friends.

Our family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Honorio Caceras, Dr. Mark Janes, and Dr. Eric Engleman, as they fought hard for him during his battle.   Also, the nurses and Staff of the Oncology Department of Medical Associates, as well as Hospice of Dubuque for their constant support and compassion during the rough times.  They were always a comfort to both Rocky and his family.

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

Arlene N. Wulf

Arlene N. Wulf, 92, of Des Moines, Iowa, and formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away Sunday evening, August 16, 2020, at The Life Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:30 A.M., Friday, August 21, 2020, at First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 A.M. to 11:15 A.M. at the church.  Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.  The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Masks and social distancing will be required due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Arlene Nevina Dosland was born on March 23, 1928 in Clinton County, Iowa, to Louis and Anna (Andersen) Dosland.  She was a graduate of Welton High School.  She married Donald A. Wulf on October 13, 1946 in DeWitt, Iowa.  Three children were born to this union:  Greg, Julia and Tina.

Arlene was a homemaker and had worked as an associate at J.C. Penney Store in Maquoketa for 22 years.

She was member of First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa, a Sewing Club, and card clubs with family and friends.  She enjoyed playing bingo, cards and get togethers with her J.C. Penney group.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Greg Wulf of Commerce City, CO, Julia Wulf of Ankeny, IA, and Tina (Chris) Bickel of Des Moines, IA; 2 grandchildren, Nathan (Taylor) Bickel and Katie Bickel; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald on March 11, 2003, 4 brothers Arnie, Merlin, Norman and Orville Dosland, and 4 sisters Doris Hicks, Gladys Irwin, Loene Fatchett and Lois Duke.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Camp Courageous of Iowa or to First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa.

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

Dell Junior Robinson

Dell Junior Robinson, age 31, of Dubuque, passed away at 6:15 p.m., on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at MercyOne Medical Center, with his loving family by his side. To celebrate Dell’s life, private family services were held. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.

Dell was born on November 14, 1988, in Chicago, Illinois, son of Del Stepp and Darlene Robinson.

Dell was born and raised in Chicago before moving to Dubuque where he would make his permanent home. He grew up fast and began working to help support his family at the tender age of 8. He started out pumping gas at the local station and when he turned 10, he was excited to go to work for his godmother at her candy store. Dell was always very motivated. He was a self taught mechanic whom many trusted to work on their vehicles, and he had aspirations of one day owning his own auto shop. Cars were his true passion and he loved tinkering with his own truck practically daily. Dell was extremely generous with his time and treasure, earning him the nickname “Doe” among his family and friends. He found great joy in helping others, even strangers he would encounter on family vacations. Dell was a hard worker and an excellent role model for not only his own children, but also for his nieces and nephews. We will miss him more than words can say!

Those left to cherish Dell’s memory include

his 4 children,
Amanti Robinson,
Ashanti Robinson,
Amyiah Robinson
and Dell Robinson, all in Dubuque, IA;

his fiancé ,
Angeline Ollie, Dubuque, IA;

his mother,
Darlene Robinson, Dubuque, IA;

his siblings,
Launa (John Shempert Sr.) Robinson,
Cortez Robinson, both of Dubuque, IA,
Steve Williams, East Dubuque, IL,
Crystal Robinson, Dubuque, IA,
Traci Stepp, Madison, WI,
Tra’tionna Stepp, Chicago, IL,
Jerome Stepp, Chicago, IL,
Rashad Stepp, Las Vegas, NV,
Del “DJ” Stepp
and Del’Rashaun Stepp, both of Chicago, IL;

with loving memories of his aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews;

his godfather, Melvin Thornton, and his 4 godbrothers, Marqueal Holland, Andre Holland, Ralph Mitchell, Calvin Mitchel and good friends Donald Anderson and DeChun “Duke” Stovall;

his godmother, Tess Webster;

his fiancé’s mother,
Angela McCann, Dubuque, IA;

and his fiancé’s sisters,
Angelique Ollie and Mahogany Hunter, both in Dubuque, IA.

Dell was preceded in death by his father, Del Stepp; his paternal grandmother, Sherby Smith; his maternal grandmother, Berdia Robinson; and 2 aunts, Kimberly Hemphill and Mattie Watkins.

Dell’s family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Mercy Hospital, especially Paige and Abbey, for all of their kind and compassionate care of Dell and the entire family during this difficult time.

Memorials will be accepted by the family and may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Dell Robinson Family.

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

Melvin P. Freisinger

Melvin Paul “Mick” Freisinger, 70, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at the Ennoble Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Dubuque after many months of health issues related to heart surgery and an unfortunate automobile accident.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, August 21, 2020 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Road. Please respect our current social distancing and mask requirements. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Mick’s family. A Private Graveside for Melvin will be held Saturday, August 22, 2020, at St. Patrick Cemetery, Colesburg with Father Haugen as the Celebrant.

Mick was born on April 1, 1950 son of Paul “Dutch” and Darlene (Clemen) Freisinger. He married Sandy Thein on September 14, 1968, at St. Michaels Parish in Garber, IA.

Mick was employed at John Deere for 30 years retiring in 2001. He then delivered for several companies for several years which he loved. (Thank you, Georgia and Mark).

Mick loved hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. He was an accomplished woodworker and spent many hours in his shop. He also enjoyed family time.

Survivors include his wife, Sandy; and three of their children, Craig, Robin (Ryan), and Aaron; eight grandchildren, Alisha (Aaron), Russell, Sam, Jordan, Logan, Jalyn, Nolan, and Val; three beautiful great-granddaughters; his loving siblings, Jack (Deb) Freisinger, Barb Duccini, Clarence (Joyce) Freisinger, Amy Richard, Joyce Freisinger, Darlene (Rich) Spangler, Mary Freisinger, Paul (Mary) Freisinger, David Freisinger, Charlie (Tammy) Freisinger; and his best friend and cat, Kiki.

Besides his parents Paul and Darlene, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Chelle who passed away in 2012; his brother, Ronald; a great friend and brother-in-law, Terry Duccini; a nephew, Jeff Galle; a sister-in-law, Karen Freisinger; and son-in-law, Randy Kay.

Thank you, Jack, for “hosting” daily coffee sessions, Paramount for getting him home, to the phenomenal staff at Ennoble for their excellent care during his multiple stays, and to Hospice of Dubuque for their compassionate care in his last days.

“I just want to go home….”

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in care of the arrangements.

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

Merlin G. Gonner

Merlin G. Gonner, 86, of East Dubuque, formerly of Springbrook, passed away, on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Stonehill Care Center.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Friday, August 21, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Family will greet friends 8:30 am – 10:30 am, also on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue prior to Mass. Burial will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Springbrook. Local arrangements entrusted to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bellevue. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the St. Joseph Bellevue – Sts. Peter & Paul Springbrook Facebook page, on their You Tube Channel and on Bellevue Cable TV. It is recommended to utilize masks during the visitation at the funeral home and at the funeral mass due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

A memorial fund has been established in Merlin’s memory, memorials and condolences may be mailed to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service 100 N. 6th St. Bellevue, IA 52031 if you are unable to attend services c/o Merlin Gonner Family.
Merlin’s family asks everyone to sign the online guestbook and leave a condolence at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com.

Merlin was born, August 10, 1934 in Springbrook, the son of George and Alverda (Scheckel) Gonner. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1952. Merlin married Marcellene Lucille Till on April 7, 1956 at St. John Catholic Church in Andrew, she passed on June 13, 2007.

He was the Postmaster in Springbrook for 34 years, worked at Gonner’s Store and was a plumber and heating installer. Merlin lived his faith, loved his family and served his community as a volunteer firefighter in Springbrook, active in the Jaycees and town council. He served also on the Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Council, Marquette School Board, Bellevue Knights of Columbus Council 1354, Bellevue Braves Baseball and Springbrook Baseball Teams. We are blessed to have been loved by Merlin.

Survivors include his children, Stanley (Tamara) Gonner of Galena, IL, Karen Sturm of Bellevue, Duane (Tina) Gonner, and John (Jacqueline) Gonner of Dubuque; 13 grandchildren, Andrew (Kelsey) and Elizabeth (fiancé Marq) Gonner, Brittni, Jacob (Melissa), Michael, and Isaac (Haley) Sturm, Nathan (Alison), Brian (fiancé Jennifer), and Aaron Gonner, Kathryn (Nick) Morris, Nicholas, Rebecca, and Benjamin Gonner; 7 great-grandchildren, Morgan and Lexi Imhof, Landon, Eli, Leah, and Eviana Sturm, and Matthew Gonner; a sister, Glenna Kueter; brothers and sisters in-law, James Cloos of Bellevue, Tom Crouch of Maquoketa, Judy Kolker of Bellevue, Betty Gonner of Bellevue, Karen Gonner of Bellevue, Rosemary (Pete) Feller of Preston, Doris (Ray) Theisen of Bellevue, Jean Till of Delmar, Roger (Helen) Till of West Des Moines, Lek Till of Denver, CO, and Carol (Mick) Clark of Maquoketa.

Merlin was preceded in death by his parents, George and Alverda Gonner; his wife, Marcellene; son in-law, Joel Sturm, father and mother in-law, Anthony and Lucille (Entringer) Till; siblings and in-laws, Kate Cloos, Norma Crouch, Lloyd Gonner, Milton Gonner, Mark Kueter, David Gonner, Ronald (Rosemary) Till, Aloysius Till, and Eugene Till.

The family sends their gratitude to the staff of Medical Associates Clinic, East Dubuque Ambulance, MercyOne Hospital, Stonehill Care Center, and Hospice of Dubuque for the wonderful care of Merlin.

Marcheta Roberta Cooey Lux

Marcheta Roberta (Furman) Cooey Lux, 91, of Delhi, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 25, 1929, in Dawson, Iowa, the daughter of Tyler and Pansy (Roberts) Furman. Marcheta grew up in Hanover, Illinois, until the age of six when her family moved to the Furman farm at old Hartwick. She then attended school in Delhi and was a 1947 graduate of Delhi High School. Growing up at Hartwick, Marcheta raised horses. After her graduation, Marcheta graduated from Texas Southmost College in Brownsville, Texas, and attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Marcheta met her future husband, Archie Cooey, while riding horses at Texas Southmost.

On August 24, 1949, Marcheta was united in marriage to Archie W. Cooey at the Delhi United Methodist Church in Delhi. After their marriage, Archie and Marcheta lived in Brownsville, Texas. Three children were born to this union. During WWII Marcheta worked for Pan American Airways as a mechanic, overhauling carburetors for DC4 and DC6 Propeller driven engines at the time of the Berlin Air Lift. In 1956 the family moved back to Old Hartwick (near Delhi) to build and operate Hartwick Lake Marina until 1985. Marcheta was active in outboard motor repair, sales, hauling boats and motors from factories to the marina, and did the bookkeeping for the marina. Marcheta also did bookkeeping for Bradco in the early years of that business.  Marcheta always felt the most important and rewarding job was being a mother.  Archie passed away on January 29, 2004.

On June 16, 2012, Marcheta was united in marriage to William “Bill” Lux. The couple made their home at the lake in Delhi. Bill died on February 8, 2019.

After her retirement from the Marina, Marcheta was active in helping watch over her local grandchildren and visiting those living in Colorado, in addition to working on the family genealogy. Over the years Marcheta was a very active volunteer in several local organizations including the Delhi United Methodist Women, the Delhi Tourism Group, and the Delhi Meals on Wheels Program. She was also involved with Angel Tree, an organization that provides gifts to children of incarcerated parents, the General Federation of Women’s Club for 60 years, and the Lake Delhi Recreation Association.

Survivors include her children, Ralph (Donna) Cooey of Longmont, Colorado, and Deborah (Tracy) Knake of Delhi; a daughter-in-law, Barb Cooey (Danny) Shaffer of Potosi, Wisconsin; two stepsons, James (Annette Andrews-Lux) Lux of Clinton, Washington, and David (Cindy) Lux of Cedar Falls; one stepdaughter, Julia (Craig) Thompson of Strawberry Point;  a stepdaughter-in-law, Patrice Lux of Louisville, Kentucky; ten grandchildren, Jim (Linda) Pingel, Jody Cooey, Ryan Cooey, Justin (Cali) Thole, Kamin Loney, Candace (Dave) Meredith, Tyler (Katie) Cooey, Breana (Carson) Ray, Miranda (Adam) Kracke, and Austin (Kathleen) Knake; 13 step-grandchildren, Chris Lux, Christina (Charles Payne) Lux, Joshua (Trisha) Lux, Matthew (Claire) Thompson, Jared (Leah) Thompson, Mark (Carrie) Thompson, Anna (Sam) Danforth, Jonathan Thompson, Caleb (Susan) Lux, Christian Thompson, Nathan Lux, Shannon Lux, and Ashlyn Lux; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Marcheta was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands, Archie Cooey and William “Bill” Lux; one son, William Cooey in 2008; one stepson, Jonathan “Scott” Lux; and several great-grandchildren.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

Funeral Service:  10:30 a.m., on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at St. John Catholic Church in Delhi, with Rev. Keith Pitts officiating.

Visitation:  3:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester. Friends may also call from 9:30 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. at the church on Thursday.

Interment:  Evergreen Cemetery – Delhi, Iowa

Because of COVID-19 concerns, masks are strongly recommended at the funeral home and are required at the church.

Andrew W. Jaeger

Andrew W. “Andy” Jaeger, age 67, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully at 7:50 a.m., on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Ennoble Manor, surrounded by his loving family.  To celebrate Andy’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. Due to the COVID-19 mandate issued by the City of Dubuque, face masks are required for all who attend.  To honor Andy’s life, funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday at Behr Funeral Home, with Pastor Kristian Kincaid officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery at a later date following cremation.

Andy was born on July 7, 1953, in Guttenberg, Iowa, son of George and Frances (Wild) Jaeger.

Andy was born and raised in the Guttenberg area.  He was employed with Ertl in Dyersville and FDL Foods in Dubuque before heading out to Idaho for 7 years.  After his return to Dubuque, Andy was employed with Premier Linen for 7 years, where he ran the elevator, until his early retirement due to health issues in 2009.  Andy was an avid outdoorsman, always looking forward to spending time hunting, fishing, ginseng hunting and camping.  He also enjoyed snowboarding, traveling and hitting the open road on his motorcycle when the weather was nice.  Andy liked watching the Green Bay Packers play and listening to heavy metal music, Metallica was one of his favorite bands.  Andy’s greatest joy was definitely spending time with his family, he was a wonderful dad and grandpa!  We are deeply saddened at losing Andy in our daily lives, but take some comfort in knowing that he is now resting peacefully.

Those left to cherish Andy’s memory include

his 4 children,
Dawn (Kevin) Atkinson, Shellsburg, IA,
Eric (Marie) Jaeger, Boone, IA,
Becky Jo (Chris Kotte) Jaeger, McGregor, IA
and Adam Jaeger, Salt Lake City, UT;

11 grandchildren;

1 great-grandchild;

his 8 siblings,
Dottie (Lowell) Willie, St. Olaf, IA,
Marty Jaeger, Waterloo, IA,
Monica Jaeger, Dubuque, IA,
Gene (Gail) Jaeger, Albia, IA,
Cathy (Steve) Wiskus, Colesburg, IA,
Jerry (Deb) Jaeger, Dubuque, IA,
Angie Jaeger, Dubuque, IA
and Theresa Kotz, Dubuque, IA;

a sister-in-law,
Mary Jaeger, Dubuque, IA;

several nieces and nephews;

and a special friend,
Carol Polkinghorn, Dubuque, IA.

Andy was preceded in death by his parents, George and Frances Jaeger; his brother, Chuck Jaeger; and a brother-in-law, Jeff Kotz.

Andy’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Ennoble Manor and Hospice of Dubuque, for all of their professional care of Andy and his entire family.

Memorials will be accepted by the family and may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Andrew Jaeger Family.

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