Obituaries Archive

Herbert C. Bailey

Herbert C. Bailey, 95, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Stonehill Care Center.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 4 at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home, with Rev. Jonathan Crawford officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Dubuque Marine Corps League immediately following. Burial will be in Linwood.

Herbert was born on August 20, 1923 in Bellevue, Iowa the son of Charles and Beata (Tietjen) Bailey. He married Dorothy Masscey-Puls on September 28, 1963 in Dubuque. She preceded him in death on January 16, 2013.

During WWII he served our country in the United States Army. He was stationed in Africa, France and Germany.

Herbert was an accountant and treasurer for 40 years at Frank Hardy Advertising, retiring in 1989.

Herbert was a long time, active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He loved big band music, playing the piano, traveling and horseracing. He was an avid sportsman and as a young man enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, golf and softball.

He is survived by his step-son, Thomas C. Puls.

He was also preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, cash memorials can be given to Area Residential Care or St Paul Lutheran Church.

Special thank you to the ladies of Home Instead who made it possible for Herb to stay in his home until the last 2 months. Thank you then to the staff of Stonehill Care Center.

Margaret E. Dolson

Margaret E. Dolson, 96, of Stonehill Care Center and formerly of 3090 Karen Rd., died Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Stonehill Care Center. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 2nd, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road, with a Parish scripture wake service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, with Rev. Steven Rosonke officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Margaret was born on January 31,1923, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Emil and Elizabeth (Russ) Henschel. She attended Dubuque Senior High School and graduated in 1940. On October 24, 1942, Margaret married Henry “Hank” Dolson at Santa Ana Army Air Base, Orange County, CA. He preceded her in death on December 11, 2007.

Margaret and Hank were avid members of the Tri State Twirlers square dancers, followed the Cubs religiously, enjoyed more than 20 winters together in Ft. Pierce, Florida, and we’re married to each other for 65 years. Margaret loved that she was able to watch the Cubbies win a World Series, and she continued to watch them as often as she could. She was a member and supporter of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and EWTN for many years, loved to play euchre, was an avid bridge player, loved to knit and crochet, and enjoyed following all her children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments in life.

Surviving are her children, Carolyn (Dick) Noesen of Dubuque, Cathy (Roger) Puls of Hoffman Estates, IL, Jeanne Keck of Dubuque, Stephen Dolson of Nederland, CO, Timothy (Carol) Dolson of Dubuque, Janice (Monty) Casebolt of Livingston, MT, Peter (Bonnie) Dolson of Ft. Pierce, FL, Mary Alice (Dale) Dolson of Lakewood, CO and Randy (Peggy) Dolson of North Liberty, IA; 41 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hank; her son, Dennis; her grandson Thomas Keck; her great grandson, Miles Dolson; her siblings, Dolores Manley, Mary Jane Harstick, Eileen Richmond, Kathleen (Frank) Hoover, Emil (Bernice) Henschel, Richard (Jean) Henschel, and niece Lorlee Manley Ihm.

In lieu of flowers or other expressions of sympathy, memorials will be accepted by the family to be used for those families in need in the Holy Family Catholic School System. Online condolences may be left for the family at egelhofsiegertcasper.com.

Dennis J. Deiter

Dennis J. Deiter, 57, of Potosi, Wisconsin, formerly of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2019, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Cuba City with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City where the parish wake service will be at 3:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Friday at the church before the service.

Dennis was born on March 3, 1962, in Cuba City, the son of Vernon “Scoop” and Pat (Aurit) Deiter. He married Bonnie Langkamp on March 9, 2018, in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Dennis worked at the Cuba City State Bank from 1983 until 2003. He began working at the Benton State Bank in 2003 until moving to the Tennyson/Potosi Branch in 2015. In 2015 Dennis made a career move to Emmi Roth Cheese Factory where he worked until the time he became ill in 2017.

Dennis was always busy landscaping, refinishing old furniture and caning, never sitting still. He enjoyed driving to the “Point” and Hickory Hill Park to check out the deer and wildlife each day. Dennis loved to golf and was always ready to spend time with family and friends. He was a loyal, dependable, gentle man who was dedicated to whatever his job was.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Bonnie; children, Hilary (Jarid) Brockman, of Algonquin, IL and Ryan (Noelle) Deiter, of Rochester, MN; parents, Vernon “Scoop” and Pat Deiter; sister, Sandra (Rodney) Adams, all of Cuba City; two stepsons, Christopher (Teresa) Langkamp, Sun Prairie and Michael “Lou” (Maggie) Langkamp, Benton; six grandchildren, Violet, Genna, Isabell, Taylor, Danielle and Keithen; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert “Bob”.

We are forever grateful for the doctors and staff at UW-Madison Carbone Center for the great care, especially Dr. Ticiana Leal, the Grant County Cancer Coalition, the Cuba City Knights of Columbus, Grant County Hospice; Grant Regional Health Center and the Potosi EMS.

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

Sister Kathleen Loughrin, OP

Sister Kathleen Loughrin, OP, died at St. Dominic Villa, Monday, April 29, 2019. Her wake will be at the Motherhouse at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, May 5, and the funeral at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 6.

Sister Kathleen ministered in parish schools of the Madison, Wis., diocese for 50 years: first, at Blessed Sacrament, Madison (1965-1977); then as principal at Sacred Heart, Reedsburg (1977-1987) and at St. John Vianney, Janesville (1987-1990). She taught at St. James, Madison, before her long ministry service as principal there (1993-2016). She retired to the Motherhouse in 2017
and joined the community at St. Dominic Villa in 2019.

Sister Kathleen was born Feb. 12, 1943, in New London, Wis., to William and Genevieve (Leahy) Loughrin.

She is survived by two sisters, nieces and nephews, and her Dominican Sisters.

Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is handling arrangements.

Darrel E. Comer

Darrel E. Comer, 72, of Zwingle passed away Monday, April 29, 2019.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm Friday at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road where military rites will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League at 7 pm.

Darrel was born September 16, 1946 in Dubuque, son of G. Edward and Lylia (Schwaegler) Comer. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School and served in the US Army Reserves. On November 16, 1968, he married Susan Avenarius in Dubuque.

He worked in farming and trucking.

Darrel enjoyed his grandchildren’s sporting events and Saturday morning breakfast with friends.

Darrel is survived by three children, Chad Comer of Madison, Wisc., Amy (Dennis) Felderman of Dubuque and their children, Connor, Carter and Hannah; and Jason (Sheila) Comer of Chicago and their daughter on the way; his ex-wife, Susan Comer of Dubuque; and four siblings, Betty Quade of Epworth, Lois (Don Christensen) Aurand of Florida, Jean (Bill) White of Eldridge, Iowa and Marilyn (Jerry) Shanahan of Dubuque.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers in law, Kene Quade and Carson Aurand.

Betty Lou Stackis

Betty Lou (Scholl) Stackis, 77 of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on April 26th, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at Holy Spirit Parish, Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Andrew Mensah officiating. Committal prayers and burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 3rd, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 2:45 p.m.

Betty was born on September 4, 1941 in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of Joseph and Eleanor (O’Regan) Scholl. She attended Sacred Heart and Immaculate Conception Academy.

On November 8th, 1958 she married Theodore “Ted” Stackis at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque. Ted passed away on September 15, 2008.

Betty was such a giving, caring person, who always put others before herself. She loved spending time with family and friends. Betty was dearly loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by four sons, Timothy Stackis, of Dubuque, Kevin (Debbie) Stackis, of Rio Verde Arizona, Theodore “Ted” (Darla) Stackis and Jeffrey (Linda) Stackis, both of Dubuque. One daughter, Connie (Aaron) Konrardy, of Durango, IA. 11 grandchildren: Melia, Josie, Easton, Kylie, Abbie, Nick, Katie, Jordan, Alex and Sky Stackis and Justin Beck. Great Grandchildren: Ryan and Alaina Stackis and Brooklyn and Jase Beck. One sister Maggie (Vince) Kotz, and one brother Tom (Barb) Scholl. Brothers-in-law Jim (Colleen) Stackis and Louie Tsacudakis. Sisters-in-law, Marie Stackis and Maria Enos; along with many nieces and nephews.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband Ted, her parents Eleanor and Joseph; father and mother-in-law, Nicholas and Angeline Tsacudakis; sister Mary Davis, brother Jim Scholl, brothers-in-law, Mike (Emil) Stackis Andy Tsacudakis, John Stackis, and George Stackis and sisters-in-law Donna Wooldridge and Anna Tsacudakis.

Memorials may be given to Sacred Heart Church or Hospice of Dubuque.

The family request no flowers; in lieu of flowers a Betty Stackis memorial fund will be established.

Rose Marie Oswald

Rose Marie Oswald, 91, of Monticello passed away Monday, April 29, 2019, at Monticello Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 pm Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello where a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 3:45 pm. Visitation will continue from 10 – 11 am Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church prior to funeral services. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Paul Baldwin will officiate.

Rose was born November 28, 1927, in Cascade, Iowa the daughter of Joseph and Mary Anna (Koob) Merfeld. She married Earl G. Oswald on September 6, 1951, in Cascade. Together they farmed in the Monticello area and later moved to the family farm in 1970.

She worked hard at gardening as she raised her family. She also worked in the medical field in various positions for over 60 years. She was active politically as a member of the Democratic Party, and she enjoyed playing cards, Bingo, and visiting.

Survivors include 6 sons: Don (Nancy) Oswald of Earlville, James, Leon, Dean (Lisa), Paul (Julie) and Ed Oswald, all of Monticello; 4 daughters: Ann (William) Buckner of Monticello, Janet Fischer of Oneida, Betty Bagley of Mercer, MO, and Joan (Barney) Dirks of Anamosa; a son-in-law, Joe Nosek of Cedar Rapids; 28 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren; siblings: Joseph Merfeld of Cascade, Louis (Gladys) Merfeld of Dubuque, Ann Gudenkauf of Manchester, Theresa Drew of Cascade, Allan (Bev) Merfeld of Rockford, IL; in-laws: Cheryl Merfeld of Rockford, IL, Gerry Merfeld of Benton Harbor, MI, and Kathleen Hunt of Hopkinton and AnnaBelle Oswald of Monticello.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Earl in 2001, a daughter, Lois Nosek, a son-in-law, John Bagley, a great grandson, Samuel Boehm; siblings: Carl (Peg) Merfeld, Francis and Robert Merfeld, Mary Margaret (Larry) Ahlers; in-laws: Dode Merfeld, Gerald Gudenkauf, Ralph Drew, Lloyd Oswald, Mary (Harold) Schneiter, Patricia (William) McDonell and Bob Hunt.

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

Sally J. Steiner

Sally J. Steiner, 89, a life-long East Dubuque resident, passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Ennoble Manor Care Center in Dubuque, IA.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.

Sally was born on July 1, 1929 in Dubuque, the daughter of Chester and Bessie (Williams) Steiner. She was a graduate of East Dubuque High School, the class of 1947.

Sally worked as a receptionist until her retirement. While growing up, she loved to go fishing at their cottage at Frentress Lake. Sally enjoyed the Chicago Cubs, was an avid bingo player, she loved playing a good game of euchre and working crossword puzzles.

Surviving are her nephews, Bill (Bonnie) Timmerman of East Dubuque, Mike Richards of Cedar Rapids, IA, Dane (Sue) Steiner, Jr., of Dubuque; nieces, Joan (Larry) Harwood of Cedar Rapids, Mardelle (Jerry) Rojemann of Menominee and Kelly Richards of Cedar Rapids; many great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and three great-great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Bessie; three brothers, Carl, Billy & Dane L. “Jiggs”, and three sisters, Ora, Gloria & Lorraine; one nephew, Pat Richards, and one great niece Jody.

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

Bernice M. Rickey

Bernice (Beecy or Bernie) M. Rickey, 87, of Dubuque, died Friday, January 18, 2019 at Finley Hospital due to heart failure.

memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road at 11:30 a.m. Family and friends may gather after 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Entombment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Bernice was born on September 6, 1931 in Dubuque, daughter of Joseph C. and Mathilda (Weber) Becker. She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School and married Marion “Rick” Rickey on August 24, 1972. He preceded her in death on May 28, 2001.

Bernice was employed as a key punch operator at John Deere Dubuque Works and at John Deere Harvester in the Quad Cities retiring May 31, 1986.

She was a diehard Cubs fan and watched and kept score for every game that she could. She also would fly the “W” flag outside her apartment so all the other Cub fans at Assisi Village would know when the Cubs won. Her favorite actor was John Wayne, and she had all his movies on DVD. Many years ago she was a member of the Dubuqueland Women’s Bowling Association and served one term on the DWBA board as a director.

She is survived by “many” nieces and nephews from the Becker clan including Linda (Tom) Ehlinger and Jerry (Karyn) Lange who assisted and watched over her for the last 9+ years. “To all of us she was known as Aunt Beecy.” She also had step-grandchildren in the Quad Cities area including Samantha “Sammi” (Don) Shook, Renee (Jeff) Richmond, Zack Rickey, and Ed Jordan and step great grandchildren Blaine Rickey, Bryce Barnett, Jared Richmond, and Reese Richmond.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Joseph (Dorothy) Becker and five sisters, Florence (Jerry) Lange, Esther (Don) Huntington, Helen (Minor) Maas, Rosemary (Ed) Riley, and Rita (Whitey) Dura. She was the baby and last one left of that immediate family.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Unity Point Health Finley Hospital for their care, and the Assisi Village staff and the other apartment dwellers who live at Assisi Village for their friendship with “Bernie”.

Janice M. Brant

Janice M. Brant, 62, of Kieler, Wisconsin, died Monday, April 29, 2019, at home.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Kieler where the parish rosary will be at 3:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Thursday at the parish center before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is serving the family.

Janice was born on September 9, 1956, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Vergil J. and Teresa F. (Hesseling) Brant. She graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1974. Janice worked for 45 years at McDonald Supply in Dubuque.

Sports were an important part of her life. She enjoyed softball, sand volleyball, winter volleyball and bowling. Janice was secretary for her bowling league for 28 years. She was also a very caring person who always thought of others. Janice served on the Immaculate Conception Parish Council and was a regular blood donor until she was unable to donate due to cancer. Taz, her beagle, was a beloved part of her life.

Survivors include two brothers, Ken Brant, of Hazel Green, and David (Mary Jo) Brant, of Cuba City; her godmother, Celina Hesseling; her nieces and nephews, Craig (Heather Johnson) Roth, Niki (Fred Freiburger) Roth, Andy Roth, Amanda (Matthew) Diercks, Aaron (Courtney) Brant, Alex (Amanda) Brant, Alyssa (Darious Johnson) Brant, Dallas (Shelby Kramer) Brant, and Dustin (Alanna Imobersteg) Brant; and twelve great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Debra Leonard; and her godfather, Ray Hesseling.

Special thanks to all the family members who helped with her care and spent time with her, especially Makenzie and Hospice of Dubuque.

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

Donna J. Cyborski

Donna J. Cyborski, 70, of Potosi, Wisconsin, died Monday, April 29, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at St. Andrew Church in Tennyson, Wisconsin, with Rev. Richard Leffler officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew Cemetery. Friends may call from 9-10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is guiding the family through this heavenly journey.

Donna was born on December 8, 1948, in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur L. and Audrey (Edge) Hancock. She married Greg J. Cyborski on August 8, 1970, at the Church of the Nativity in Dubuque, Iowa.

Donna graduated from Mercy Medical Center School of Nursing and worked for 49 years in the medical field. She was a very talented, dedicated and empathetic nurse who went above and beyond in caring for her patients and family. She worked at the Cuba City Medical Center, Xavier Hospital in Dubuque, Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, home care nurse, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque and at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City.

Growing up on a farm, her passion for growing beautiful flowers and gardening continued into her adulthood. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. Donna was a member of St. Andrew-Thomas Catholic Church.

She started the Grant County Fair Cat Project and served on the committee and was 4-H Cat Leader for 27 years.

Survivors include her husband, Greg; three daughters, Julie Cyborski and Janet (Jason) Friederick, both of Potosi, and Jennifer (husband, Neil Roehrborn) Cyborski, of Appleton, WI; a brother, Jerry (June) Hancock, of Darlington; and four grandchildren, Alysha and Jeffrey Jacobson and Brooklyn and Roman Friederick.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Ronald Hancock.

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

Lois (Headington) Schaefer

Lois (Headington) Schaefer, 97, of Dubuque, passed away Saturday, April 27, at Luther Manor.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1870 St. Ambrose Street, Dubuque, where Mass will be at 11 a.m. Fr. Steven Rosonke will officiate. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd, Dubuque.

Lois was born April 6, 1922 in Decorah, the daughter of Ingolf and Blanche (Marlow) Forde. She married Robert Headington on October 4, 1942. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1968. Lois later married Paul E. Schaefer, and he also preceded her in death.

Lois was employed at Hilldale Dairy, and then at Medical Associates, where she worked for many years.

She was a devoted member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Her numerous hobbies included crossword puzzles, bowling, and playing cards (especially Euchre). Lois was a Bingo player in her younger years, once winning a large jackpot and donating part of her winnings to her parish. She was a master of the penny slots, and made many friends at the Diamond Jo Casino. In her 97 years, Lois probably read thousands of books, especially of the Western and Romance genre. Any time a trivia game was about to be played, Lois became the most in-demand partner due to her fantastic memory. She was a huge Cubs fan, and was grateful for the 2016 season.

Lois is survived by her sons, Leo Headington of Dubuque, Lyle (Diane) Headington of Greenwood, IN, Donald Headington, and Marc (Debbie) Headington of West Des Moines, IA; three grandchildren, Marc Robert (Amanda) Headington and Kathy (Tom) Thompson, both of Newton, IA, and Tom (Kathleen) Headington of Fishers, IN; and ten great grandchildren.

In addition to both husbands, Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her son Michael Headington, and her sister, Doris McDonald.

The family would like to thank the staff at Luther Manor; Dr. Ries and the nurses at Medical Associates; and the staff and customers of Diamond Jo Casino.

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

Cheri L. Colbert

Cheri L. Colbert, 62, of Lone Tree, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Pioneer Park in Lone Tree.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019, at the United Presbyterian Church in Lone Tree. Interment will be in the Lone Tree Cemetery. Following the committal services at the cemetery, a time of refreshments will be held at the church. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Sorden-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Lone Tree.

Cheri Linn Dodson was born on February 28, 1957, in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Kenneth R. and Audrey Irene (Brenneman) Dodson. Cheri graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelors of Arts and from Kirkwood with Graphic Design Degree. She was united in marriage to Patrick Colbert in 1979 and later divorced.

Cheri was an Interior Designer and a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Lone Tree and was very active with the Youth Groups. She enjoyed painting, art, sewing, antiquing, historical preservation and photography.

Cheri will be deeply missed by her mother, Audrey of Lone Tree; brother, Keith (Lois) Dodson of Lone Tree; nephew, Andrew Dodson; niece, Elizabeth Dodson and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Cheri was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth.

Memorials may be directed to the Lone Tree Foundation or the United Presbyterian Church in memory of Cheri. Online condolences for the family may be sent to www.lewisfuneralhomes.com.

Loras J. Steffen

Loras J. Steffen, 84, of Asbury, Iowa passed away on April 27th, 2019 at Luther Manor.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 Friday, May 3nd, 2019 at the Church of The Resurrection, with Rev. Phillip Gibbs officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery with full military honors by American Legion Post #6. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 3:00 p.m.

Loras was born on June 1, 1934 in Guttenberg, Iowa the son of Frank and Evelyn (Hoeger) Steffen. He is a US Army Veteran having served in Germany from Jan. 9, 1957 until Dec. 17, 1958 and in reserve status until Jan 8, 1963.

He married Mary Ann Kass on July 29, 1961 at St. Columbkille Church in Dubuque. He worked as a press operator at Dubuque John Deere Tractor Works for 34 years and was a member of the UAW Local #94 and the retirees group.

Loras enjoyed playing euchre and reading. He could be often found reading an encyclopedia and was a great one to have on your team for trivial pursuit.

He is survived by his wife Mary Ann; two daughters Laura Steffen, of Dubuque and Lisa (Angelus) Okeke, of New City, New York; his three grandchildren Edward, Laurence and Mary; a brother David (Eileen) Steffen; a sister Mary Kay Shanahan; five sisters-in-law Phyllis Steffen, Nancy Steffen, Vivian Steffen, Rose Hartung, and Mary Agnes Kass; and two brothers-in-law Vernon Kass and Noel Kurt, along with nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Frank & Evelyn Steffen; his father and mother in-law Charles & Theresa Kass; a grandson Paul Okeke; four brothers Leon (AnnaMae), Kenneth, Elmer and Donald Steffen; one sister Bernita (Merlin) Kaiser; and in-laws Joe (Margaret) Kass, Theresa Basten, Vincent Kass, Janice Kass, Leonard Hartung, and Betty Kurt.

In lieu of flowers a Loras Steffen memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to thank the staff of Saint Croix Hospice especially Cathleen and to the nurses and staff of Luther Manor for all the great care they provided for Loras.

Judy Lee (Clasen) Gruntkosky

Judy Lee (Clasen) Gruntkosky, 72, of, LaMotte, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at UPH-Finley Hospital.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Friday, May 3, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Family will greet friends 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Hachmann Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery in LaMotte.

Judy was born May 8, 1946 to Raymond J. and Loretta M. (Hingtgen) Clasen in Bellevue, the third of four children. Raised on the family dairy farm near LaMotte, she attended Holy Rosary School in LaMotte, then graduated high school in Andrew in 1964.

After high school, Judy was employed at Oakland Dairy and at KMart while living in Dubuque. On May 13, 1967, she was united in marriage to Joseph “Ski” Gruntkosky, Jr. in LaMotte. At the time of their marriage, Ski was stationed with the U.S. Coast Guard and the couple spent time in Memphis, TN, Kodiak, AK, and Seattle, WA. During, her time as a serviceman’s wife, Judy traveled to the various ports with their infant daughter. Following Ski’s discharge in 1970, they moved to Peabody, MA where they welcomed a second daughter.

Judy enjoyed being a wife and homemaker, raising her daughters. She was later a business owner in LaMotte where she and Ski operated the Corner Tap. Judy enjoyed traveling with Ski throughout their marriage and together they saw almost every state. They took many trips by way of Harley-Davidson and she was an active member of the Hawkeye Motorcycle Club. She also loved cruises and her time spent at their Palm Bay, FL home. Judy lived a strong and courageous life. Her greatest love and what made her most proud was her grandchildren.

Judy is survived by her devoted and beloved husband, Ski; daughters, Jodi Terry and husband Charles, and Jacquelyn Arthur and husband Jeffrey; granddaughters, Briana Hayward and husband Cameron, Megan Jimmerson and Lauren Jimmerson; grandson, Andrew Arthur; brother, Robert Clasen and wife Kathy, sister Lois Lapolice, brother, Jerry Clasen and wife Lori; brothers in-law, Bill Gruntkosky and wife Jean, and Tom Gruntkosky and wife Anne; sister in-law, Ruth Thorpe and husband Bill; nephews, Lonnie Lapolice and wife Karena, Jamie Clasen and wife Laura, Jason Gruntkosky, Toby Gruntkosky, and Tim Gruntkosky and wife Erica; nieces, Lori Lapolice, Janelle Haun and husband Ben, and Melissa Gruntkosky and husband Bob Gill; and several great nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Loretta, brother in-law, Larry Lapolice, and several aunts and uncles.

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

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