Obituaries Archive

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

Molly Jo Hayward

Molly Jo Hayward, 57, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, at her home in Maquoketa.

A gathering of family and friends celebrating Molly’s life will be held from 5 to 7 P.M. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will held at the Esgate Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, at a later date.

Molly Jo Hayward was born on January 1, 1962 in Bellevue, Iowa, to Donald Levi and Charlene Mary (Heister) Hayward. She was a 1980 graduate of Maquoketa Community High School.
Molly had worked as a caregiver for many years. She had also been employed at Sunshine Day Care and lastly for B & C Liquor, both in Maquoketa.

Molly was an avid Chicago Bears fan. She enjoyed listening to music, shopping at secondhand stores, and playing cards, especially Euchre. Molly was a caregiver and burned the candle at both ends and it gave a lovely light. And it illuminated everybody who ever encountered her.

Molly is survived by her son, Zackary Michael Hayward of Maquoketa, IA; sisters, Lisa (Danny Sylvester) Belsan of Maquoketa, IA, Susan (Galen) Kremer of Maquoketa, IA, and Linda (Dr. Larry) Cammarata of Asheville, NC; brothers, Mike Hayward of Maquoketa, IA and Tom Stutting of Camanche, IA; nieces, Amanda (Allen) Belsan-Boston, and Marcie Davidson; nephews, Jo Stutting, Kevin Stutting, Tommy Stutting, and Wes Hayward; and several cousins including a 2nd cousin Megan Jo Hayward. She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to the family online by donating at: https://fundthefuneral.com/molly-jo-hayward

The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family and online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Elizabeth J. Gibson

Elizabeth Jane “Betty” (Boxleiter) Gibson, age 95, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 3:45 a.m., on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Bethany Home. To honor Betty’s life, funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church, 2921 Central Avenue, with Rev. Dwayne J. Thoman officiating. To celebrate Betty’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Betty was born on May 15, 1923, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of William J. and Irene (Hipschen) Boxleiter.

Betty was united in marriage to William J. Gibson, Jr., on September 2, 1943, in Savanna, Georgia, and they were blessed with 36 years together before he preceded her in death on February 28, 1980. She would later marry Joseph Sutton on June 20, 1984, at Holy Ghost Church in Dubuque, but sadly he would pass away on May 3, 1988. Betty was a hard worker and was employed at General Dry Battery, Medical Associates in the housekeeping department, and at Xavier Hospital in the laundry. She was a faith filled woman and long time member of Holy Ghost Parish. In her free time, she enjoyed bowling and was a member of various bowling leagues, as well as a member of the Betty Club, the 62+ Club and Americlub. Betty was also very creative and enjoyed crocheting and making crafts. She enjoyed traveling and has been to several countries, including a 3 year stay in France, where her husband was stationed with the U.S. Army.

Those left to cherish Betty’s memory include

her children,
Lynn Ann Gibson, Dubuque, IA,
Carolyn M. Benson, Dubuque, IA,
Marianne L. (Jack) Burrell, Carthage, MS,
William J. (Joan) Gibson, Dubuque, IA
and James M. Gibson, Columbus, OH;

her 10 grandchildren;

her 21 great-grandchildren;

her 10 great-great-grandchildren;

her step-sons,
William (Gin) Sutton, Mohnton, PA
and James (Lynn) Sutton, Freeport, IL.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, William Gibson Jr., and Joseph Sutton; a grandson, Ronald Meyer; 2 sons-in-law, Bernard Benson and Dennis McDermott; a sister, Marian (Daniel) Murphy; and 2 brothers, Raymond (Stella) Boxleiter and Donald (Betty) Boxleiter.

Betty’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Bethany Home for all of their kind, loving and compassionate care of Betty these past years.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Bethany Home or the Dubuque Regional Humane Society.

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

Larry E. Ries

Larry E. Ries, 69, of Dubuque died Saturday, April 27, 2019, surrounded by family at the University of Iowa City Hospital and Clinics after a work related accident.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday May 2, 2019, at Kramer Funeral Home, Dyersville, 750 12th Ave SW. Visitation will continue at Kramer Funeral Home from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Friday prior to funeral services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday May 3, 2019 at St. Boniface Catholic Church with burial in St. Boniface Cemetery in New Vienna. Fr. Carl Ries will officiate.

Larry was born December 19, 1949, in Dyersville, the son of Arthur and Louise (Goebel) Ries. He attended St. Boniface Schools and graduated from Beckman Catholic with the class of 1968. He earned his BA at Loras College and his law degree from the University of Iowa in 1977. Larry practiced law for several years, and then chose to pursue his love of the outdoors by starting his heavy equipment construction business. Larry said the best two days of his life were the days his daughters Lillian and Grace were born. Spending time on the family farm, visiting family, playing cards, and telling jokes brought him great joy.

Survivors include: his two daughters, Lillian Ries of Iowa City and Grace Ries of Dubuque, siblings: Fr. Carl Ries of Dyersville, Judy Ries of New Braunfels, TX, Nancy Ries of Downers Grove, IL, Susan (Steven) Shirk of Wilton, IA, Doris (Alan) Wessels of Dyersville, Dale (Karen) Ries of New Vienna, Barbara (Stanley Radio) Ries of Omaha, NE, Donna (Daniel) Drexler of Bettendorf, Connie (Dennis) Deutmeyer of Rye, NY, brother-in-law, Michael Wandry of Ankeny, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sandra Ries-Wandry.

The family would like to thank the emergency and medical personnel who responded and cared for him.

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

Daniel J. Teasdale

Daniel Joe Teasdale, 42, of Dubuque, IA passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at his home. Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, May 2, 2019, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, IL. Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM, Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Scales Mound, IL.

He was born May 26, 1976, in Cuba City, WI the son of his late father, Timothy and Susan (Keuter) Teasdale. Dan graduated from Scales Mound High School with the class of 1994. He was head banquet chef at the Concourse in Madison, WI for many years. Dan loved his family, motorcycles, basketball, and cooking. He will always be remembered for his ability to play practical jokes on everybody.

He is survived by his fiancee, Brittney Soppe, his children, Camilla, Kayla, Emmalyn and Treven Teasdale, his mother, Sue (Keenan) Steil, his paternal grandfather, Keith “Whitey” Teasdale, his siblings, Jeremy (Nicole) Teasdale, their children, Logan and Madeline, Christine (Rusty DeShaw) Teasdale their children, Trent and Harlee, Jesse (Jackie) Bell and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, paternal grandmother, Stella Teasdale and his maternal grandparents, Eldrew (Nancy) Keuter.

In lieu of flowers a Daniel J. Teasdale memorial fund has been established.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Dubuque Police Department, First Responders and EMT’s your kindness and compassion during this difficult time will never be forgotten.

Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Patrick Werner

Patrick Werner, age 75, of rural Dyersville, IA, died April 25, 2019, at Manor Care in Dubuque, after a long illness.

Visitation will be held Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. April 28, 2019, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville. The American Legion Post #137 will gather for a legion service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Monday from 9-10 a.m. at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2019 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in the church cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post 137. Rev. Dennis Conway will officiate, and Deacon Roger Riesberg will assist.

Pat was born January 19, 1944, in Dyersville, IA, to Bill and Rose (Whiting) Werner. He graduated from Maquoketa Valley High School in 1962 and then served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1967. He met his wife, Marilyn, in 1967, and they wed on August 10, 1968. They soon welcomed their daughters Kathy and Kris into their lives, followed a few years later by their son, Kevin.

Pat and his family lived in Dyersville for several years, where he worked as a service technician for Home Appliance (now Meyer Mechanical) until his retirement in 2003. In 1983 they moved to rural Dyersville to live on land once owned by his parents. It was there that Pat soon began work on a passion project that became one of his proudest accomplishments – what we affectionately know today as “Pat’s Pond.” Pat spent many nights working tirelessly to begin excavation, then later hired an earth mover to shape the pond into its current form. Pat enjoyed watching the pond and the variety of wildlife that frequented it. He also enjoyed the company of family and friends who came to visit and enjoy the pond and the wonderful fishing opportunities it provided.

In 2002, Pat was diagnosed with lung cancer but battled back against it. The cancer returned in 2006, and while doctors were able to successfully treat it, he began to experience several other complications from the disease. Despite the challenges, Pat continued to enjoy a full life for as long as he was able, attending the airshow at Osh Kosh several times and also traveling to Florida to visit his daughter Kris. His determination and courage in the face of the obstacles is an inspiration to his family.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughter, Kathy (Tom) DeBower of Carpenter, IA and their daughters: Emily and Lindsey; daughter, Kristine (Justin) Matthews of Fort Walton Beach, FL and their sons: Cameron and Christopher “CJ”; son, Kevin (Andrea) Werner of Springville, IA and their son, Kaleb; siblings: Jackie (Arnie) Merkes of Manchester, Richard (LaVerne Cross) Werner of Mesa, AZ, Bob (Cheryl) Werner of Grimes, Ed (Sue) Werner of Epworth, Sue (Ron) McDermott of Mt. Vernon, Steve (Linda) Werner of Dyersville, in-laws: Beth (Ed) Whisler of Dubuque, John (Ruth) Jaeger of Manchester, Leo (Diane) Jaeger of Kenton, OH, Leroy Jaeger of Earlville, Loras (Mikki) Jaeger of Davenport, and several nieces and nephews.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, Sylverius and Coletta (Pottebaum) Jaeger, brother, Dan, sister, Janet (David) Mescher, and several of his in-laws.

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

Delores M. Morley

Delores M. (Duffy) Morley, age 91, of Dubuque, Iowa, was called home peacefully at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Stonehill Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. To honor Delores’ life, Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1701 Rhomberg Avenue, with Rev. Dwayne J. Thoman officiating. To celebrate Delores’ life, family and friends may visit from 2:00 p.m., until 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be a parish scripture service held at 5:30 pm. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Delores was born on May 1, 1927, in Masonville, Iowa, daughter of Clem and Janie (Heffernan) Duffy.

Delores was raised on the farm with her 8 brothers and sisters, and after graduating high school went to work with the General Dry Battery Factory in Dubuque. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Eugene W. Morley, on May 18, 1946, in Elkader, Iowa. They would go on to raise 4 wonderful children, and be blessed with 44 years together, before Eugene was sadly called home ahead of her on December 15, 1990. After they married, Delores happily settled into her role of devoted wife, mother and homemaker, her family meant the world to her. After the children were grown, she would re-enter the workforce with Family Mart, working the deli and making their delicious turkey and dressing. Throughout her life, Delores had a deep devotion to her Catholic faith, she supported many Catholic charities, and was a long time member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She loved helping others and was a very active member of several groups including, T.O.P.S. of Dubuque, the Wa Tan Ye Service Club, and the Dubuque Sertoma Club, where she was named Sertoman of the Year. We are deeply saddened at the loss of our sweet mom, grandma and great-grandma, but are truly blessed with the countless wonderful memories we have created together and will cherish forever.

Those left to cherish Delores’ memory include

her children,
Jean Ann (Dennis) Althaus, St. Donatus, IA,
Pam (John) Morgan, Dubuque, IA,
Bob (Cathy) Morley, Dubuque, IA
and Sue Ellen Hoppman, East Dubuque, IL;

her 9 grandchildren,
Tim (Mary) Althaus, Becky (Andy Sawvell) Morgan, Jenni (Phil) McKernan, Melissa (A.J.) Stochl, Michael (Danielle Koos) Hoppman, Madison Hoppman, Katie (Josh Williams) Morley, Kristy (Steve) Denlinger and Bryan (Carrie Johll-Worthington) Morley;

her 10 great-grandchildren,
Nora Sawvell, Jordan Donahue, Logan and Elliot McKernan, Arianna, Jameson and Jackson Stochl, Kaylee and Madalyn Worthington and Charleigh Denlinger;

a brother-in-law,
Harry Schuster, Dubuque, IA;

2 step-sisters-in-law,
Rita Vogt and Jan Vogt;

and several nieces and nephews.

Delores was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eugene Morley; 5 sisters, Letiticia (Harold) Hartman, Donna (Don) Smock, Jean Schuster, Margie (Martin) McMahon and Marlene (Irving) Hubbard; 3 brothers, Leo, Boniface and Cecil (Marilyn) Duffy; her in-laws, Ross (Hazel) Morley and Mary Morley; a sister-in-law, Arnetha (Dwayne) Marting; and 3 step-brothers-in-law, Raymond Vogt, John (Naomi) Vogt and Jim Vogt.

Delores’ family would like to thank the outstanding nurses and staff of Stonehill, and Hospice of Dubuque, for all of their kind, attentive and professional care of Delores and her entire family.

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

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

Vickie A. Dolter

Vickie A. Dolter, 65 of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on April 22, 2019 at MercyOne Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 29th, 2019 at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church with Rev. Andrew Mensah officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 28th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 4:30p.m.

Vickie was born on May 25, 1953, in Dubuque, the eldest of five children to Duwane and Betty (Wagner) Hingtgen, also of Dubuque. She graduated from Wahlert High School in 1971 and began working at American Trust & Savings Bank. She then followed in her father’s footsteps to John Deere Dubuque Works in 1977, retiring in June 2015 after 38 years of service.

Vickie loved to play cards, hang out with her cat Tuxie and in later years became interested in tracing her ancestry. Her greatest discovery was that she was a descendent of Christopher Beeks, making her a Daughter of the American Revolution. Beeks was a prisoner in England whose life was spared when he was sent to America by the King to fight against the colonists. But when he arrived, he found the colonists had a valid complaint, so he fought WITH them against England in the American Revolution! Good thing too… The colonists won …. Or so the story goes. And the rest is history.

Vickie worked with Steve King (Kiron, IA) during his work as Iowa State Senator and later in his successful campaign for Congressman of the Fifth District for the State of Iowa. Vickie dedicated much of her time to helping countless families in the state of Iowa whose lives were destroyed by the Iowa Department of Human Services. She was blessed to befriend many “co- soldiers” in her fight to help the falsely accused, including Jeff and Deb Cranston of Odebolt, Iowa, Rhea and Skip Hambright of Davenport, Iowa and John Harvey of Des Moines, Iowa.

Vickie is survived by her son Matthew Dolter (Jared Rogers) of Austin, TX; her daughter, Tiffany Woodward and two granddaughters, Samantha and Kaitlyn Woodward, of Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. Two sisters, Ronda (Bo) Schiel and Tracey (Russ) Stecklein of Dubuque; two brothers, Randy Hingtgen of Bettendorf, Iowa and Mark Hingtgen of Dubuque; several nieces and nephews; her boyfriend’s parents, Rex and Louise Kelley, of Davis City and their extended family. She is also survived by two very special friends, Sister Marge Burkle, OSF and Sister Janet Haverkamp, OSF both of Dubuque. Sister Janet was her third and fourth grade teacher (Sr. Anastasia) at Holy Ghost in Dubuque.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved grandmother, Alice
Wagner in 1982; her boyfriend, Bradford “Kim” Kelley. She was also preceded in death by Shelby Duis, in 2000–the child she never met in this lifetime but who she always carried close to her heart.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Kay Hosch for all her care, kindness and friendship given to Vickie.

Edgar A. Turney

Edgar A. “Ed” Turney, 84, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at his home in Maquoketa, Iowa, surrounded by his family.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, April 29, 2019, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 P.M. on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

Edgar A. Turney was born on April 28, 1934 in Thomson, Illinois to Edgar E. and Frieda (Bell) Turney. He grew up and went to school in Thomson and then went to work at the Savanna Ordinance Depot where he met his future wife Joan E. Lamoreaux. They were married on December 9, 1953 in Lanark, Illinois where they began their married life.

He was then called to the U.S. Army where he served from 1956 until receiving an honorable discharge in 1958. Upon returning home he worked for the State of Illinois Division of Highways. In 1961, Ed and Joan moved to Maquoketa, Iowa where they owned and operated a milk trucking company. They sold out in 1965 and Ed went to work at International Harvester Farmall Works in Rock Island until it closed in 1986. He then worked for the Anamosa State Penitentiary, retiring in 1999.

In retirement, Ed served on the Maquoketa City Council for several years and was one of five men who started the Maquoketa Police Reserves.

Ed was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, could fix anything, and regularly enjoyed playing cards with his McDonald’s friends. He especially loved his grandchildren and would do anything for his family.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, Jeff (Cindy) Turney of Maquoketa, IA, and Paula (Ted) Van Patten of Goose Lake, IA; 4 grandchildren, Lucas (Sarah) Dever, Jacob Dever, Carlie (and boyfriend Jordan Phillips) and Jordan Turney; and 3 step-grandchildren, Ted Van Patten, Cameron Van Patten and Sara Van Patten.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joan of 59 years, 7 brothers and 3 sisters.

“The entire family would like to give special thanks to Hospice of Jackson County and Dr. Kimberly Thompson.”

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, an Edgar A. “Ed” Turney memorial fund has been established.

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

Steve Smith

Steve “Gomer” Smith, 66, of Asbury Iowa passed away on Saturday April 20th at Unity Point Finley Hospital Surrounded by family. He succumbed to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision.

Friends may greet the family from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Peosta Community Centre, 7896 Burds Rd., Peosta, where there will be an “Irish Send-Off” beginning at 6 p.m. Private burial will take place at Asbury Cemetery. Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Rd. is entrusted with arrangements.

Steve was born on April 27th 1952 at Xavier Hospital in Dubuque to Joseph and Kathleen “Kay” Smith of Bankston Iowa. He graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Farley Iowa in 1970. He graduated from Loras College in 1974.

Upon graduation he and his brother Joe started Gomer’s Bar on University Avenue. It was at Gomer’s bar that he met his first wife Martha Bloechl. They were married on February 26th 1977 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Dubuque. In 1977 Gomer started Pickle Barrel Subs. Both the bar and sub shops became successful and he was able to transition into multiple commercial and residential real estate ventures in Dubuque.

Gomer was a member of the Clarke/Loras Singers and toured all over Europe signing under the direction of his dear friend John Lease.

Steve also served many years on the board of directors of East Dubuque Savings Bank. He was a member of Dubuque Shooting Society 660 where he got to spend many Thursday nights with his amazing friends who he called his “Financial Advisors.” He was also a member of Thunder Hills Country Club where he enjoyed Friday night dinners and watching his grandchildren swim at the pool.
Gomer was an avid Boston Celtics fan especially the greatest forward in Basketball history, Larry Bird.

He frequently contributed to many charities around Dubuque never asking for his name to be attached to any donation. He never sought praise, accolades or awards. He was humble, kind and good-natured.

In 2018 Gomer was given the miracle of life in the form of an organ donation from Sarah Jochum, daughter of Tom and Pam Jochum. He carried Sarah’s spirit with him for the last eight months of his life and became a strong advocate for organ and tissue donation causes.

Gomer enjoyed his antique cars, jukeboxes, and collectibles. He loved the outdoors and cherished watching the sunsets off in the distance from his porch knowing that it was setting over Bankston and his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his wife Martha. His children Jamie (Amber) Smith of Peosta, Mollie of Asbury, Jodi (David) Annis of Minnetonka Minnesota, His brother Richard (Joyce) Smith of Dubuque, sister Sue (Tom) Batell of LaCrosse Wisconsin, brother Joe (Ann) Smith of Peosta, sister Ann (Kevin) Grogan of Cascade, brother Jack (Maria) Smith of Bankston. His sisters in law Barb (Nick) Horn of East Dubuque Illinois, Georgia (Les) Johns of Potosi Wisconsin, brother in law Charles (Christine) Bloechl of Rockford Illinois, sister in law Julie (Kevin) Kriebs of West Branch Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Kathleen Smith and his in laws Erwin and Bernice Bloechl as well as his beloved aunts and Uncles especially Charlie, Herbie, Ray and George and his very special nieces Jennifer Johns and Rachel Schuster. He also recently lost one of his best friends Loren Larson of Dubuque.

His greatest joys in life were his wife, children and Grandchildren Kayleigh, Addison and Cooper Smith and Leo and June Annis.

The family would like to thank the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department, Asbury Fire Department especially Jim Abitz. The staff at Unity-Point Finley Hospital especially, in the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Units and Chaplain Jim who was always at our side. His internist Dr. Benjamin Kumor. The staff at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Julie Heimbach, Dr. Charles Rosen, Dr. Sumera Rizvi, Tammy Kremers ARNP and the rest of the liver transplant team at Mayo Clinic.

In lieu of flowers please send any memorials to the Mayo Clinic, The Gift of Life Transplant House or the Iowa Donor Network.

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