Obituaries Archive

Veronica K. Puccio

Veronica K. (Webb) Puccio, age 78, of Dubuque, was called home suddenly at 12:19 a.m., on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. To honor Veronica’s life, funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home. To celebrate Veronica’s life, family and friends may visit from 11:00 a.m., until the time of services at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.
Veronica was born on March 30, 1940, in Dubuque, IA, daughter of Frank J. and Marcella (Adams) Webb.

Veronica was united in marriage to the love of her life, Thomas Puccio Sr., on April 23, 1960, in Dubuque, and they were blessed with 46 wonderful years together and 7 children, before he was sadly called home ahead of her in 2006. She was a devoted full time wife, mother and homemaker, but also shared her time and talents outside of her home as a custodian with the Dubuque Community Schools for 10 years. In her free time, Veronica enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors tending to her flower gardens, fishing down by the river or sitting around the campfire telling stories with family and friends. She also enjoyed playing cards or spending the night out with the girls at the Bingo hall in hopes that one of them would win the big jackpot. The most important aspect of Veronica’s life was beyond a doubt her family. She loved any opportunity to gather everyone together and share a meal or celebrate birthdays and holidays. Our hearts are truly broken at the sudden and unexpected loss of our sweet Veronica, but we are thankful for the countless memories she has helped us to create throughout the years.

Those left to cherish Veronica’s memory include

her children,
Michelle Chapman, Dubuque, IA,
Dawn Marie (Gene) Hansel, Colesburg, IA,
Thomas “Buck” Puccio, Dubuque, IA,
Eric (Misty) Puccio, Dubuque, IA
and Kenneth Puccio, Indianapolis, IN;

her 11 grandchildren;

her 8 great grandchildren;

and her siblings,
Pamela (Larry) Hillius, McCarley, MS,
Lorie (Gary) Lindenberg, Belvidere, IL,
Colleen Johnson, Rockford, IL,
Geraldine (Joseph) Gonzalez, Beloit, WI,
Kim (Craig) West, Rockford, IL,
Frank Webb, Jr., Galesburg, IL,
James Webb, Dubuque, IA,
Terry Webb, Rockford, IL,
Robert Webb, Rockford, IL
and Greg Webb, Florida.

Veronica was called to her Heavenly Home to be with her parents; her husband, Thomas Puccio Sr.; 2 sons, Jeffery and Brian Puccio; a grandson, Aaron Puccio; a great-grandson, Tosh Puccio; her sister, Frances Molitor; a brother, James Webb; a son-in-law, Gary Chapman; and 2 sisters-in-law, Norma Webb and Linda Webb.

Veronica’s family would like to thank Dr. Viner and his staff for all of the care they provided Veronica throughout the years.

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

Sr. Marguerite Yezek

Sister Marguerite Yezek, BVM (Valerian), 97, of 1050 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at Marian Hall.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, in the Marian Hall Chapel. Sharing of

Memories will be at 1:15 a.m., followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Sister Marguerite was an elementary teacher in Davenport and Iowa City, Iowa, and Rock Island, Ill. She ministered as a secondary teacher in Davenport and in Mundelein, Ill.; Saint Paul, Minn.; and Memphis, Tenn. She volunteered for elderly programs in Skokie, Ill.

She was born on March 15, 1921, in Manly, Iowa, to Albie & Elsie Chalupnik Yezek. She entered the BVM congregation Sept. 8, 1938, from Holy Family Parish, Mason City, Iowa. She professed first vows on March 19, 1941, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1946.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters Florence (Neil) Brown and Sharon (Darrold) Haag. She is survived by a brother Ronald (Charlotte) Yezek, Manly, Iowa; nieces; nephews; and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 80 years.

Memorials may be given to Sisters of Charity, BVM Support Fund, 1100 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003 or online at https://www.bvmcong.org/support_donate.cfm.

Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003 is in charge of arrangements.

Larry H. Fangmann

Larry Hillar (Joseph) Fangmann, age 69 of Cascade, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Mercy One of a sudden illness.

Services for Larry will be held at Noon, Saturday, March 2, 2019 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa with Rev. Douglas Loecke Presiding. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa. Following the burial, a celebration of Life will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cascade from 1:30 TO 4:30.
He was born August 23, 1949 in Cascade, Iowa, son of Louis H. and Jeanette R. (Smith) Fangmann. He is a graduate of the former Aquin High School in 1968. On February 1, 1969 he was united in marriage to Vicki Callahan at St. Martin’s. He was employed as a guard at the Anamosa State Penitentiary. He also worked as a carpenter, farmer, and D.H.I.A. milk tester.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Fillmore, Iowa.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived and will be dearly missed by Vicki Fangmann his wife of 50 years of Cascade, IA; and their children, Tina (Larry Winter) Boesenberg and their children, Chelsea (Jeremy) Jacobs, Dakota Boesenberg, Estee Winter, and Ellie Winter of Center Point, IA; Jodi Fangmann and Larry “Sonny” Fangmann Jr. both of Cascade, IA; Melissa (Craig) Bierman and their children, Nicholas Spriggs, Ben Spriggs, Carter Bierman of Potosi, WI; Wendy (Doug) Verge and their children, Austin Verge, Logan Verge, and Cameron Verge of Marion, IA; his siblings, Karen (Carl) Kelchen of Cascade, IA, Thomas (Linda) Fangmann of Arizona City, AZ, Carol Jean (James) Triplett of Springville, MO, Mary Jo (Joseph) Wagner of Anamosa, IA, Lee Fangmann of Cascade, IA and Joannie Knapp of Dubuque, IA; his sister and brother-in-laws, Peggy (Bob) Woerdehoff of Marion, IA, Kathy (Tom) McDonnell of Cascade, IA, Robert (Lou) Callahan of Dubuque, IA and Timothy Callahan of Key West, FL.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and his oldest son, Shane Fangmann; his brother, James Fangmann; his mother and father-in-law, William “Billy” and Agnes “Bobby” Callahan; a sister-in-law, Doris Callahan.

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

Salvatore F. Lembo

Salvatore F. “Sal” Lembo, 63, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Monday afternoon, February 18, 2019, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Friends and family may gather in remembrance of “Sal” on Friday, February 22, 2019, from 4 to 6 P.M. in “The Bistro” at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation has taken place and a private family burial will be held at a later date.

Salvatore Francis Lembo on April 5, 1955 in Revere, Massachusetts to John and Janet (Snow) Lembo. He grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from high school in Revere. Following high school graduation, he served his country in the U.S. Marines Corps earning an honorable discharge. He then attended Northeastern College in Boston and later Loras College in Dubuque. He married Kimberly Elizabeth Koontz Carter on February 28, 2009 in Maquoketa, Iowa.

“Sal” had worked various jobs throughout the years. Early on he was a prison guard and raced Greyhounds all over the United States. Upon graduating from Loras College, he worked as a special needs teacher, and also at Hillcrest in Dubuque. He then moved to Maquoketa where he worked at Community Care in Charlotte and at Prairie House in Maquoketa. For the past five years he has worked at Walmart in Maquoketa as a night stocker.

“Sal” was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed traveling and taking cruises, cooking and spending time with the grandchildren. He was an avid fan of Boston sports, including the Patriots, Bruins, Red Sox and Celtics.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Kimberly Lembo of Maquoketa, IA; children, Karen (Todd) Tuecke, Kimberly (Cory) Gates, Steven (Chelsey) Mattison, Katherine (Andrew) Gates, Mark Lembo, Michael Lembo, and Jennifer Gott; step-children, Tiffany Parker, Melissa Parker, Ethan (Karey) Gott, Jarrod (Ashley) Gott, James (Bonnie) Carter, and Terry (Abby) Carter; his mother and step-father, Janet and Robert Colburn of MA; brothers, Paul (Mary Ellen) Lembo, Allen Newton, and Randy (Marilyn) Lembo; a sister, Marie (Woody) Myers; and 22 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, a brother William “Billy” Lembo, and a daughter Kristen Hunt.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to the family online by donating at: https://fundthefuneral.com/salvatore-f-sal-lembo

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

Mary R. Huff

Mary R. Huff, 62, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at home.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a sharing of memories at 7:30 p.m. at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory 2659 JFK Road.

Mary was born on April 29, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Cecil & Sally (Topel) Williams. She married Vic Huff on September 11, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio. Mary graduated with honors from Loras College in 1994 with a degree in Social Work.

After graduation she worked as a social worker for 25 years at Hillcrest Family Services. Mary proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as well as the Navy Reserves and was Honorably Discharged.

Mary loved spoiling her grandchildren and her three sons, she would shop for Christmas gifts year-round in search for a good bargain.

She is survived by her husband Vic Huff of Dubuque; three sons Eric (Emily) Huff of Denver, IA, Nick (Sarah) Huff and Scott Huff both of Dubuque; grandchildren Eddie, Charlie and Ella Huff; two brothers Richard and Bob Williams of Columbus, Ohio; cousins Kathy Phillips and Sandy Liston of Columbus, Ohio; and her aunt Rose (Jerry) Butts of Columbus, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Sally Williams; and two brothers Mike and David Williams.

A Mary R. Huff Memorial Fund has been established.

Carole A. Huseman

Carole A. Huseman, 80, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on February 18th, 2019 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at a later date in Linwood Cemetery.

Carole was born on January 31, 1939 and grew up in Monona, Iowa with her grandparents Sarah and Dell Rose. She married Randall Huseman on July 22, 1961 in Dubuque and he preceded her in death on November 5, 2012.
She worked for Dubuque John Deere, K-Mart and Welu Printing. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed doing crafts.

Carole is survived by her three grandchildren, Molly (Dan) Hesselman, Matt (Courtney) Mihalakis, and Nicholas Nauman. Six great-grandchildren, Bailey and Nolan Hesselman, Miranda, Maximus, Mackenzie and Maverick Mihalakis. Brothers and sister-in-laws Mike and Ruth Huseman, Carol and Dave Davis, Marty and Debbie Huseman and Fred and Sue Huseman.

She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter Julie on August 3, 2006 along with many siblings.

The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital; along with Pat and Roger Gross, Mike and Ruth Huseman and Fred and Sue Huseman for all the great care they gave to Carole.

“My grandmother showed me the definition of unconditional love and what it meant to be truly selfless. Anyone who knew her will tell you she had a heart of gold and the perfect sense of humor. She was the perfect person all around. We love you and will miss you dearly grandma.” Love Matt

Douglas A. Kapp

Douglas A. Kapp 66, of Dubuque, died Sunday, February 17, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 22, 2019 at St. Peter Lutheran Church with Rev. Karla Wildberger officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd. and from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church.

Doug was born on December 29, 1952 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Milton L. and LouAnn (Hovden) Kapp Jr. and has lived in Dubuque since 1968. He graduated from Hempstead High School in 1972 and a year later, on November 23rd, married the love of his life, Jean Sprengelmeyer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Doug was employed at John Deere Dubuque Works for 31 years, retiring in 2003 and then went to worked at Bird Chevrolet. He was a very active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and volunteer work with the “Mended Heart” program at Mercy Hospital, the Iowa Literacy Council and Finley Hospital. Doug enjoyed watching movies and all kinds of cars. He especially loved detailing them out and going on long driving trips.

He is survived by his wife, Jean of Dubuque, IA; his children Jeremy (Alicia) Kapp of Dubuque, IA and Melissa (Brent) Culbertson of East Dubuque, IL; his mother Lou Ann Meyer of Dubuque, IA; his brothers Kevin (Betty Lee) Kapp Dubuque, IA and Neal (Sally) Kapp of Anaheim, CA; 6 grandchildren, Samuel and Aaron Culbertson, Blair, MaryEllen, Kiefer and Kierin Kapp; also surviving are many close in-laws and nieces and nephews.

Doug was preceded in death by his father Milton; his grandparents Milton and Mellicent Kapp Sr. and his mother-in-law and father-in-law Fred and Rosella Sprengelmeyer.

Memorials may be given to the Douglas A. Kapp memorial fund to establish a literacy scholarship fund.

The Kapp family wishes to extend a special thank you to Drs. Hillard Salas, Ronald Sims and Ramanujam Ramabadran, their nurses and staff, Hospice of Dubuque and the nurses and staff at Luther Manor for the wonderful care and support given to Doug.

Joannel M. McDermott

Joannel M. McDermott, 86, of Epworth, Iowa passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at her home in Epworth, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Joannel may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friends may also call after 9 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Services for Joannel will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 22, 2019 at St. John Catholic Church in Placid, Iowa with Rev. Thomas McDermott presiding. Burial will be held in St. John Cemetery in Placid, Iowa.

She was born August 23, 1932 in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Earl and Grace (Callahan) O’Brien. She graduated from St. Columbkille Catholic School in Dubuque, Iowa. She worked at Montgomery Ward until her marriage to Irwin McDermott on July 25, 1953 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fillmore, Iowa.

Joannel and Irwin worked and raised their family on their farm in Placid, Iowa, until moving to Epworth, Iowa in 1997.

Joannel was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and a long time sacristan at St. John, Placid. She also served in the Befriender Ministry and instructed children in the St. John RCIA program.

Joannel was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. She was devoted to her family, her Catholic faith and her Lord.

She is survived by her husband of over 65 years, Irwin McDermott; seven children, Mary Ellen (Merlin) Dietzel of Dubuque, IA, Molly (Tom) Brehm of Epworth, IA, Meg (Mike) Muir of Dubuque, IA, Rev. Tom McDermott of Dubuque, IA, Steve McDermott of Epworth, IA, Karen (Doug) Koopmann of Peosta, IA and Sheila (Frank) Ward of Dubuque, IA; 33 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brothers, Mike (Joyce) O’Brien, Joe O’Brien and Eugene (Delores) O’Brien all of Cascade, IA; her sisters, Kay (Rex) Gogerty of Hubbard, IA, Lois Schlegel of Fairfield, CT, Deb (Bob) Green of Cascade, IA; and sisters-in-law, Rita McDermott of Epworth, IA, Mary Ann O’Brien of Waunakee, WI, Maurna O’Brien of Cascade, IA, Ann O’Brien of Dubuque, IA and Nikki Manternach of Cascade, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son , Phil McDermott in 1978, father and mother-in-law, Tommie and Katie McDermott; five brothers, Earl, Ralph, George, Pat and Steve O’Brien; sisters-in-law, Elaine and Monie O’Brien, Marie, Honora and Sr. Madeleve McDermott,O.S.F and brothers-in-law, Rich Schlegel, John, Pat, Francis, Thomas, Leo, and Rev. Philip, McDermott.

A special thanks to the caregivers at Hospice of Dubuque and No Place Like Home.

In lieu of flowers, etc. please direct memorials to Seton Catholic School or St. John Catholic Church in Placid, Iowa

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

Richard L. Young

Richard Lee “Dick” Young, age 75 of Dubuque, completed his earthly journey on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family. To celebrate Dick’s life, a private family service is being held. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Dick’s family.

Memorials in Dick’s name may be made to Hospice of Dubuque, 1670 John F. Kennedy Road, Dubuque, Iowa, 52002.

Dick’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque’s East Campus for all of their professional care and support. His family would also like to extend their deepest gratitude to all of Dick’s family, friends and neighbors who have lovingly and generously shared their time visiting, calling, baking and just simply being there when we needed you. May God bless you all for your kindnesses!

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

Mary L. Huseman

Mary L. Huseman, age 74 of Dubuque, completed her earthly journey on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family. To celebrate Mary’s life, a private family service is being held. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Mary’s family.

Mary was born on June 14, 1944, in Dubuque, a daughter to Roger and Betty (Bresee) Sear. Sadly, her father was called home when Mary was just a young girl, but thankfully her grandmother, Luella Sear lovingly stepped in to help raise the children. Mary met her soul-mate, Edward “Ed” Huseman when the couple was just in their early teens and the two have not been separated since. They were united in marriage on March 30, 1963 at St. Columbkille’s Church and were blessed with 55 wonderful years together, and 2 children.

Mary always had a natural knack for fashion and she eventually found a way to allow her God given talents to shine through for the benefit of others. She sold Mary Kay for over 20 years and also spent over 16 years working at Younker’s in the accessory department. Mary always took great pride in looking her best and whether she was headed over to Donut Boy, or out for an evening of dancing with Ed, you could be sure that she would always be the best dressed one in the room.

Mary was so much more than just an amazing wife, mother and grandmother, or a beautiful woman drawing attention in a room though; she was also a very spiritual woman who took her relationship with her Lord and Savior very seriously. She always understood that was the one decision in this life which really mattered, and she consistently lived her faith through all of her words, thoughts and actions. We will miss Mary’s gentle soul and generous personality, but we also know and trust that she is now safe in her eternal home resting within the redeeming presence of Jesus and her family, awaiting our eventual arrival. We thank you Mary for all of the love you shared, the positive attitude you role-modeled and the countless lessons you have taught us; your legacy will surely live on in all of the lives you have touched throughout your 74 years among us.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Mary include,

her loving husband,
Ed Huseman, Dubuque, IA;

her children,
Paula Barton, Dubuque, IA,
and Dean (Michelle) Huseman, Bernard, IA;

her grandchildren,
Portia Barton, Stormie Huseman, Skye Huseman, Renn Howell, Kayleen (David) LaShelle, Bobby (Niclole) Ware and Tanner Carey;

her great-grandchildren,
Blake Barton, Audrey LaShelle and Madden Ware;

her sister,
Susie Kieffer, Oregon;

her sister-in-law,
Carla Sear, Garber, Iowa;

along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her grandparents and her brother, Roger Sear.

Mary’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque, along with their dear family friend, Tanya Miller, for all of their professional help, sincere compassion and unwavering support over these last couple of months.

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

Madonna C. Faber

Madonna C. “Donna” Faber, 60, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Cascade, Iowa, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 6:50 a.m. at Sunnycrest Manor in Dubuque, Iowa.
Friends and relatives of Donna may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, February 22, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friends also called after 9:00 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home in Cascade.
Services for Donna will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 2019 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, with Rev. Douglas Loecke presiding. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa.

She was born June 28, 1958 in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of John and Ida (Manternach) Faber. She received her education from Western Dubuque Schools. Donna had a bubbly personality and loved to dance and joke around with others. She also enjoyed coloring and painting.

She was a member of St. Matthias Parish in Cascade, Iowa.

She is survived by four sisters, Eileen (Ed) Ries of Hopkinton, IA, Marie (Ray) Steinlage of Worthington, IA, Joan (Wayne) Demmer of Epworth, IA and Theresa (Gary) Hoffmann of Worthington, IA; two brothers, Loras (Sandy) Faber of Monticello, IA and Bob (Karen) Faber of Delhi, IA; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Robert Faber in infancy; brother-in-law, John Greiner.

In lieu of flowers a Madonna C. Faber memorial fund has been established.

The family of Madonna would like to thank the entire staff of Sunnycrest Manor for all the wonderful care given to her over the years.

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

Betty A. Schueller

Betty Ann Schueller, 78, of Menominee, IL, passed away Thursday evening, February 14, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Nativity BVM Church, Menominee, IL, with Fr. Dean Smith officiating. Burial will be in Nativity BVM Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where a parish scripture service will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. There will also be a visitation from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Thursday at the church.

Betty was born on April 12, 1940 near Guttenberg, IA, the daughter of Harold and Louise (Dryer) Blume. She was united in marriage to John A. Schueller, Sr. on February 11, 1961 at St. John the Baptist Church, Peosta, IA. He preceded her in death on September 2, 2016.

Betty was a homemaker whose main job was raising her family. She was a terrific cook and was known for her delicious apple pies. Betty enjoyed playing euchre, gambling, baking, and was a very strong faith filled woman. She was a member of Nativity BVM Parish.

Surviving are nine children, Mary Lou (Dan) Fitzgibbons, Connie (Bob Wemett) Schueller, both of East Dubuque, John Schueller, Jr., of Dyersville, IA, Mark (Debbie) Schueller, of East Dubuque, Joyce (fiancé Mark Sarazin) Schueller of Hazel Green, WI, Daryl (Lois) Schueller, of East Dubuque, Diane (Chris) Kennedy of North Dakota, Bob (Missy) Schueller, of Cuba City, WI, and Richard (Cindy) Schueller of Platteville, WI.; 14 grandchildren, Alex, Stuart (Becky), Carson, Carter, Kaylee, Nate, Dakota, Hunter, Megan, Ricky Jr. (Bry), Tim, Hanna, Lainey and Aidan; two great grandchildren, Landon and McKenzie; and one sister, Shirley Schueller of Epworth, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Louise Blume, her husband John, and her sister, Kathleen Gordon.

Betty’s family wishes to thank Dr. Jennifer Mohr and staff, Dr. Khan, the nurses and staff at Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center, Hospice of Dubuque, and her special caregivers, Mary Jane, Diann, Jean, Lori, and Barb, for all of their care and attention given to their mother and grandmother.©

Eugene H. Chappell

Eugene “Gene” Harold Chappell, 92, of Dubuque joined his heavenly family Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Mercy Health Center, with loving family in attendance. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 pm Friday, February 22, 2019 at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road where Masonic services will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1755 Delhi St, Dubuque IA.

Gene was born November 12, 1926 in Dubuque, Iowa, son of George H. and Stella D. (Jecklin) Chappell. After graduating from Dubuque Senior High School in 1944, he joined and served in the US Navy, as a Pharmacists Mate 3 Class. He was also a member of the U.S. Navy Choir. He studied at University of Dubuque for a short time after.

He married Gerda Hanselmann on May 7, 1950 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. The couple met during a combined choir between St. Marks and St. John’s and they were married for 68 years. He was also a member of the original capital campaign committee, for the building of Luther Manor, Hillcrest. Eugene was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, and volunteered as a money counter, for many years.

He was employed and was a member of the Dubuque Typographical Union #22 for 40 years, working primarily in the composing room of the Dubuque Telegraph Herald.

Gene was a committeeman for the Boy Scouts of America troop 48, where he was bestowed the prestigious honor of membership in the Order of the Arrow.

He was a member of the Great River Amateur Radio Club, WB0QMA, and enjoyed talking to Ham Radio friends locally and around the world.

He loved bike riding with family and friends, and he frequented trails in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. Besides biking, seldom was a day missed of walking with his usual friends, at the Mall.

Very dear to his heart was his Masonic involvement. He was a thirty second degree Mason and was active in the Shrine, Grotto, Knight Templar, High Twelve, Yorkrite, and Scottish Rite.

Beloved to Gene was his cottage get away in St. Donatus Iowa, where family and friends met for generations together, to fish the Tete De Morte creek, or sit and chat by the fire.

He is survived by his wife, Gerda Chappell of Dubuque; three children, Miriam J. Hoffman of Dubuque, Joan K. (David) Soltwisch of Minooka, IL, and Timothy G. (Darla) Chappell of Dubuque; five grandchildren, Ben and Adam (Jessica) Hoffman; Rochelle (Mark) Quiner, Juliene Soltwisch; and Kurtis (Rachael) Chappell; nine great grandchildren, Madlin, Colin, Nathan, Audrey, Kolton, Cora, Liam, Annette, Juliet; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three siblings, George, Carlton and Joyce (Chappell) Van Drie.

Memorials can be sent to Swiss Valley Nature Center, Camp Klaus, or the Dubuque Shriners.

Special Thank You to all who helped Gene stay at home, especially Nurse Heidi, his neighbors, and friends Wayne, Russ and Fred.

Shirley A. Spahn

Shirley A. (Hines) Spahn, 84, of Hanover, IL, formerly of East Dubuque, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Morrissy officiating. Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.

Visitation is from 3 – 7 p.m. on Monday and from 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque.

Shirley was born on July 19, 1934 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Andrew and Susie (Hamsmith) Hines. She was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School. Shirley was united in marriage to Joseph F. Spahn on July 11, 1955 at St. Patrick’s Church in Dubuque. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2006.

She formerly worked for Regency Thermographers, McDonald’s in Galena, IL and Stampfer’s Dinette in Dubuque. Shirley enjoyed crocheting, knitting, decorating for the holidays, and spending time with family. Shirley was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Hanover.

Surviving are six children, Suzanne Burke of Freeport, Sharon Stratton of Dubuque, Mike (Liz) Spahn of Longmont, CO, Sheila Spahn of Dubuque, Jolene Bastian of Hanover, and Warren Spahn of Dubuque; 14 grandchildren, Angella and Adam Burke, Chad, Todd (Louanne) Stratton, Tyler (Sophea) Winter, Mallory(Kyle) Gross, Devin ( Katie) Spahn, MacKenzie (Sarah) Jolly, Sam Spahn-Hines, Casey Bastian, Christopher (Brittany) Bastian, Brittany (Nicholas) Drake, Ryan (significant other Peggy) Bastian, and Nicholas (fiance Hailey) Bastian; 23 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Susie, her husband Joseph, a grandson Andy, a brother, Hank, and son-in-law, Bob Bastian.

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

Harold D. Engles

Harold D. Engles, 98, of Dubuque, Iowa rode his last train to Heaven on rails of solid gold on February 15, 2019. Private family burial will be held at Dubuque Memorial Gardens. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Harold was born on September 3, 1920 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Ralph and Freda (Hahn) Engles. In 1938 he graduated from Dubuque Senior High School. He married Edna Mae Hill on March 7th, 1944 and she preceded him in death.

For 47 years he worked on the railroad for Great Western – Northwestern Rail and was a member of Knight Templar. After retirement he and Edna moved to Hawaii to enjoy sun and fun for 20 years.

One of Harold’s greatest joys was giving his daughter rides on the engine of the Great Western & Northwestern Rail Roads. On his last day he let her ride and switch box cars as long as she blew the whistle the correct way. They also enjoyed being backstage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn., where he had many conversations with the late Charlie Walker and the late Ernst Tubb.

He is survived by his daughter Sher Ree Engles Kenneally, of Dubuque.

Those left before him now waiting at the rail station are his wife Edna; son-in-law Mike Keneally; brother-in-law Rodney Hill; sister-in-law Kay Hill; nephew Randy Hill and his very special companion “Butchie” his dog.

“May Mr. Roy Acuff’s Great Speckled Bird be guiding you. Keep your hand on the throttle and eyes on the rail.” One great Railroad man!!