Obituaries Archive

Darlene M. Vorwald

Darlene M. Vorwald, 81, of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at 9:45 p.m. surrounded by her family at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Darlene may call from 2 to 8 p.m., Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Friends may also call after 9 a.m., Friday January 11th at the funeral home. Services for Darlene will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier in Dyersville, Iowa with Rev. Dennis Quint Presiding. Concelebrating will be Rev. Aloysius Vorwald. Burial will be held in St. Francis Cemetery in Dyersville, Iowa.

Darlene was born September 25, 1937 in Farley, Iowa, daughter of Bernard and Bernice (Oberfoell) Breitbach. She is a graduate of the Epworth High School. On May 14, 1957 she was united in marriage to Wilfred Vorwald at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Epworth, Iowa. He preceded her in death on April 16, 2004.

She was employed in the office at John Deere Dubuque Works prior to her marriage. After her marriage to Wilfred the couple raised their family and worked the farm together between Dyersville and Farley, Iowa until their retirement where they moved to Dyersville.

She enjoyed many activities, fishing, picnics, playing slot machines and working with her flower gardens. She was an avid sports enthusiast, she especially enjoyed the Hawkeyes football games. She was very proud of and loved her grandchildren and family. One of Darlene’s lifelong dreams was to visit Mt. Rushmore which she was able to do in 2016.

She is a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Dyersville.

She is survived by five daughters, Lynn (Bob) Lucas of Worthington, IA, JoAnn (Mike) Besler of Epworth, IA, Donna (Mike) Loeffelholz of Dyersville, IA, Karen Rave of Farley, IA and Julie Vorwald of Dubuque, IA; 3 sons, Louis (Catherine) Vorwald of Dubuque, IA, Kenny (Lynn) Vorwald of Petersburg, IA, and Mark Vorwald of Las Vegas, Nevada; 21 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; six siblings, Gene (Rosie) Breitbach of Farley, IA, Betty (Paul) Theisen of Epworth, IA, Mary Westermeyer of Dubuque, IA, Eldon (Mary) Breitbach of Marion, IA, Melinda (Robert) Steffen of Bernard, IA and Sharon (Ron) Schaul of Farley, IA; a sister-in-law, Ethel Vorwald of Placid, IA; and one brother-in-law, Rev. Aloysius Vorwald of Dyersville, IA.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son-in-law, Gary Rave; a brother, Jerry (Mary) Breitbach; brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul Vorwald, Gary Westermeyer and Rosemary (Thomas) Strang; and two nephews, Mike Vorwald and Steve Vorwald.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Mercy Medical Center, to Dr. Ramabadran, Unity Point Finley Hospital and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for all the care and support they gave to Darlene.

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

Raymond W. Miller

Raymond W. “Ray” Miller, 90, of Monmouth, Iowa, passed away on Monday morning, January 7, 2019, at his home in Monmouth, Iowa.

Friends and family may gather for One Last Party® in remembrance of “Ray” on Friday, January 11, 2019, from 5 to 7 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 the Hickory Grove Cemetery, rural Monmouth, Iowa.

Raymond William Miller was born on October 1, 1928 in Moravia, Iowa, to William and Rose (Byers) Miller. His early years were spent in Iowa, and then his family moved to Colorado where he attended school. Upon his father’s death, his family returned to Iowa. He married Lela Jane Carr Houston on August 30, 1958 in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

“Ray” had worked as an operator lineman for many years for IBEW out of Rock Island from 1968 until retirement and also during his working years he served as the Monmouth Town Marshall for several years. In retirement, he worked for the Franzen Family Used Tractors and the City of Monmouth.

He enjoyed mowing the lawn and being outdoors, taking care of his dog Buttons as well as helping other people with their dogs, helping out friends and family when needed, and scratch off lottery tickets.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, Mike Miller of Maquoketa, IA, and Christy (Brian) Schmidt of Andrew, IA; step-children, Kenny Houston of Monmouth, IA, and Sandy Christoffersen of Monmouth, IA; 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Orville Miller of Cummings, IA, and Wilfred “Red” Miller of Omaha, NE.

He was preceded in death by his parents, half-siblings Edgar, Bill, Charles, Alice, Dorothy and one in infancy, brothers James, Willard and Wilbur, and his wife Jane on February 2, 2002.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Raymond W. “Ray” Miller memorial fund has been established.

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

Margaret Jewell Grimes

Margaret Jewell (Nesselroad) Grimes, age 98, of Luther Manor, was called home peacefully at 12:20 a.m., on Monday, January 7, 2019, at Luther Manor. To honor Jewell’s life, funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, on Friday, January 11, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Family and friends may visit from 10:30 a.m., until time of service, on Friday, January 11, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home. Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.

Jewell, to all who knew and loved her, was a special daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 22, 1920, to Charles Raymond and Alma Pansy Andrews Nesselroad of Valley Junction, Iowa, in what is now West Des Moines.

She grew up in rural Dallas County where she attended grade school. She attended high school in Waukee, graduating in 1938. She met the love of her life, Clarence Robert “Bud” Grimes, at a dance in Van Meter. He was in the Army, stationed at Ft. Des Moines. They married on December 31, 1940 while living in Des Moines until WWII began. He was then transferred to Ft. Leonard Wood in Missouri where in a small town, Houston, Mo., their family began with the birth of their first daughter, Margaret Ann “Maggie” in 1942. When Bud was preparing for war in the Pacific, they made a home in California for a time. With Bud’s activation to the Pacific and a small child to care for, Jewell returned to Iowa for the duration of the war. A second child, Mary Lee, was born in 1946. Bud served in Japan as part of the Occupation Forces following the war. Their third daughter, Patricia Marie, was born there 1949. Upon their return to the US, Bud was stationed in Ft. Benning, Georgia, where he was assigned until the Korean Conflict took him to war once again. Jewell returned to Waukee with the girls during that time. Following the war, they lived in Oklahoma, Colorado and twice in Germany until after 22 years of military service, Bud retired. Soon after they returned to their roots in Iowa.

Jewell was a loving wife and mother with the inner strength that led her from a young wife to an independent woman who was able to raise her children on her own during various times throughout Bud’s service which required crossing the country and the ocean with 3 children. She was tough, and that toughness saw her through the aftermath of a terrible crash in 1989 that nearly took her 30 years too soon. She and Bud were a team! We fondly called them “attached at the hip.” They became managers at Stuckey’s Pecan Shops where she managed the snack bar and he ran the gas station and shop. They dealt with tornadoes, snow storms, needy families that always got a helping hand, but they were together. They moved to Dubuque in the late 70’s where they lived at various locations between winter stays in Arizona for many years until they moved to an assisted living community before Bud passed away in 2006. Jewell’s final move was to Luther Manor where she lived out her final years.

She is survived by her daughters,
Mary Ivers, of Fargo, ND,
and Patricia (Del) Neises of Dubuque, IA;

her grandchildren,
Bob (Mariah) Chase, Samantha (Michael) Chase Page, Paul Kalvik, Deborah Kalvik Nichols, Craig (Lisa) Neises, Brian (Jenny) Neises;

her great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and daughter, Maggie Chase, her sister, Dorine (Howard) O’Brien of Dubuque, two brothers, Richard (Mildred) Nesselroad of Waukee, IA and Thomas (Leota) Nesselroad of Bettendorf, IA, sons-in-law, Robert Chase and Robert Ivers.

Jewell’s family would like to thank the entire staff at Luther Manor and Hospice of Dubuque for the excellent, compassionate care of Jewell and her 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

Roger L. Oberbroeckling

Roger L. Oberbroeckling died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, January 4, 2019.

A Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 11 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Nashville, Tennessee. Visitation was held from 10 AM until 10:30 at which time there was a Rosary Service. Interment followed in Historic Spring Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, A Nashville landmark since 1785 “Where Nashville Comes to Remember”

He was born on April 15th 1938 in Dubuque, Iowa to Lavata (Roussel) and Henry C. Oberbroeckling.

Roger was a long time resident of Dubuque, Iowa and worked for 30 years for John Deere. He retired to Hendersonville, Tennessee in 1989 and worked 10 years for Anchor Wire.

Roger is survived by his children, Laura Morrison (Craig), Larry Oberbroeckling (Pat), Roger D. Oberbroeckling, Beverly Oberbroeckling, Connie Johnston (Duane), John Oberbroeckling, 10 grandchildren and his sister, Arlene Mesch (Clem) of Tucson, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Geraldine A (Sides) and his brother, Arnold F. Oberbroeckling.

Bernadine M. (Wagner) Bleile

Bernadine M. (Wagner) Bleile, age 99, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 3:17 p.m., on Saturday, January, 5, 2019, at home, surrounded by her loving family. To honor Bernadine’s life, funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church, 2921 Central Avenue, with Rev. Dwayne J. Thoman officiating. To celebrate Bernadine’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:30 a.m., until the time of services at 11:00a.m., on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at the church. Entombment will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum.

Bernadine was born on October 14, 1919, in Sherrill, Iowa, daughter of John and Lucy (Schmitt) Wagner.

Bernadine was born and raised in the Sherrill area, where she would attend school, before eventually making Dubuque her lifelong home. She was a hard worker and was employed for 5 years at General Dry Battery, before happily becoming a full time wife, mother and homemaker. Bernadine was united in marriage to Herbert Bleile, on October 21, 1939, at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Sherrill. The two would be blessed with 2 loving children, and 59 years together, before Herbert was sadly called home before her on January 19, 1999. Bernadine and Herbert were a very active couple, who were often found out and about, “cutting a rug”, at weekly dances held at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds. They also enjoyed discovering and visiting new places together and were extremely proud of the fact that they had visited all 50 states, as well as several countries abroad. Family, however, truly brought the greatest joy into Bernadine’s days, and she loved any opportunity to spend time with Lisa, Loras, and eventually the grandchildren, always sure to make every occasion special and memorable.
Bernadine was a very creative individual, an excellent seamstress and an accomplished quilter. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles on her own, but really looked forward to beating the pants off of her children and grandchildren in a heated game of Scrabble. Bernadine took much pride in keeping up her home and would often look for things to do to keep busy. We feel very blessed to have had 99 years to enjoy the gift of our dynamic Bernadine, and we will miss you more than you will ever know. We take comfort in knowing that you are now at peace in Heaven.

Those left to cherish Bernadine’s memory include

her children,

and Loras (Carrie) Bleile, Peosta, IA,
Lisa (Roger) Ohrt, LaPorte City, IA;

her grandchildren,
Tracey Bleile, Susan (Dan) Neaton, Andrew (Mary J.) Kleckner, Zachary (Stacey) Ohrt and Tyler (Danielle Berke) Ohrt.

her 9 great-grandchildren,

her brother-in-law,
Robert White, Dubuque, IA;

and her nieces and nephews.

Bernadine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herbert Bleile; and her sisters, Harriet (Henry) Baal and Lorraine “Babe” White.

Bernadine’s family would like to thank the entire staff of Oak Park Place and Hospice of Dubuque for the excellent, compassionate care of Bernadine and her 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

Germaine A. Hense

Germaine A. “Geri” Hense, 95, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2019 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dean Smith officiating. Entombment will be in Resurrection Garden Mausoleum at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is 3 – 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the parish scripture service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday.

Germaine was born on July 8, 1923 near Potosi, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph P. and Hildegard (Pickel) Margan. She married Arthur E. Hense on November 23, 1944 at St. Patrick’s Church in Dubuque. He preceded her in death on March 20, 1992.

Geri attended St. Joseph’s Academy, the Mercy School of Nursing and the University of Dubuque. She was employed as an R.N. and educator at The Finley Hospital for 25 years, retiring in 1987.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Parish and its Altar & Rosary Society in East Dubuque, St. Joseph Academy Alumni, Mercy School of Nursing Alumni, Catholic Mothers Study Club-St. Cecelia Circle, A.C.C.W. and the American Red Cross.

Surviving is a son, Kevin A. (Mary) Hense, two grandsons, Craig and Brett Hense all of Destin, Florida; her siblings, Celine Knockel, Lorraine “Lovey” Webb both of Dubuque, JoAnn Stash of Huntington Beach, CA, Eleanor (Donald) Frederick of Bellwood, IL, June Margan of Hanover, IL, and Joseph (Grace) Margan of Dubuque; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Geri was preceded in death by her parents, husband Arthur E. Hense, and siblings and inlaws, Erma (Alfred) Kerkenbush, Walter Knockel, Eugene Webb, Michael Stash, Lloyd (Vivian) Margan, and Milton “Butch” (Ursula) Margan, John, Eileen, Darcus and Carol Margan.

In lieu of flowers, a Germaine A. “Geri” Hense memorial fund has been established.

Geri’s family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Stonehill Care Center for their kindness to Geri.

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

Lyda M. Herrig

Lyda M. Herrig, 92, of Dubuque, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, at Church of the Nativity, where Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Msgr. James Miller will officiate. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, LaMotte, following the luncheon. Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Lyda was born February 11, 1926 in Bellevue, the daughter of Alex and Bernice (Pollock) Berthel. She married Merlin Herrig on August 24, 1948 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Andrew, Iowa. He preceded her in death on May 29, 2006.

Lyda graduated from University of Dubuque, and started her teaching career in a one room schoolhouse near LaMotte. Throughout the years, she taught in LaMotte and Key West. Lyda and Merlin raised their family on a farm near LaMotte.

She was an avid bingo and card player, and volunteered as a 4-H leader. Lyda was a member of Nativity Parish.

Lyda is survived by her children Phyllis (Tim) Chantos of Dewitt, IA, Marilyn (Mel) Berendes of Dubuque, and Don Herrig of Dubuque; six grandchildren, Chad (Nancy) Berendes of Dubuque, Mike (Julie) Berendes of Zionsville, IN, Brad (Misty) Herrig of Iowa City, Jeff Herrig of LeClaire, WI, Chris (Amie) Chantos of Davenport, IA, and Jill (Alex) Noel of LaHonda, CA; 16 great grandchildren; her brother, Donald (Pat) Berthel of LaMotte; two sisters, Mary Lou Mottet of Cedar Rapids, IA and Algean Nemmers of Bellevue; and a sister in law, Evelyn (Merlin) Lenz of Dubuque.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kimberly Herrig; a granddaughter in law, Kristi Berendes; and two brothers in law, George Mottet and Virgil Nemmers.

Memorials will be donated to Lyda’s favorite charities.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque; Stonehill Care Center; and the nurses at Mercy Medical Center.

Online condolences may be left at www.hskfh.com

C. H. Nesbitt

C.H. “Bud” Nesbitt, 86, of rural Apple River, IL, passed away at 11:25 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. IA.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home in Scales Mound, IL, with Rev. Mark Oehlert officiating. Burial will be in Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Cemetery, Schapville, IL, where military honors will be accorded by members of Berryman-Doran-Bainbridge V.F.W. Post # 5300 of Hanover. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, Scales Mound.

Bud was born on June 4, 1932 near Savanna, IL, the son of Earl E. and Lucile C. (Householder) Nesbitt. He was a graduate of Savanna High School, class of 1951. Bud was united in marriage to Neva Boldt on May 3, 1952 in Savanna. She preceded him in death on July 21, 2009.

Bud was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. He and Neva formerly operated “The Place Bar” in Scales Mound from 1972 to 1976. He later operated the Hanover Lumber Company until his retirement. Bud drove school bus for the Scales Mound School District and was a teacher’s assistant in construction trades for the Jo Daviess County Vocational School.

He was an Eagle Scout, and a lifetime member of the Hanover V.F.W. Post and the Savanna Moose Club. Bud was also an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan.

Surviving are two daughters, Karlene “Karlie” White of Apple River and Kathy (Terry) Arnold of Cedar Rapids, IA, 2 grandsons, Jason and Tyler Arnold, 3 step-grandchildren, 2 great-granddaughters, Emma and Eila, and 9 step great-grandchildren; siblings, Larry Nesbitt of Rock Falls, Karen Nesbitt of Sandwich, Dale Nesbitt of California, Ronald Nesbitt of North Aurora, and Vicki Gibson of Cuba City, WI; and very special friend Dorena “Dee” Menzemer of Hazel Green, WI.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Neva, son-in-law, Bill White, grandson Andrew Nesbitt, step great-grandchild, Trent Edwards, and sister, Pattie Parkinson.

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

Dorrance Joseph Manders

Dorrance Joseph Manders, 83, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 4th, 2019 at UnityPoint Finley Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 10th, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd, where a wake service will be at 3:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 11th, 2019, at St. Anthony’s Church in Dubuque with Rev. Steven Rosonke officiating. Entombment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Dorrance was born on April 1st, 1935, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Elmer and Mildred (Stork) Manders. He attended Dubuque Senior High School and on April 27th, 1957, married Patricia Bakey (The little Irish Girl) at St. Raphael’s Cathedral in Dubuque. Dorrance was first employed at the Dubuque Packing Company. He also worked for the City of Dubuque Transit Company and IWI Motor Parts.

Dorrance proudly served in the United States Army in Korea from 1955 to 1957. Dorrance took great joy in playing a round of golf, bowling, fishing, and watching his beloved Chicago Cubs. He always enjoyed woodworking and creating his next masterpiece, whether it was for his grandchildren or for his friends. He enjoyed a great game of Euchre and Dorrance was well known for his sense of humor and practical jokes.

Dorrance is survived by his loving wife of sixty-two years, Patricia. Their three wonderful children, Michelle (Mark) Zabriskie, of Austin, Texas, Bob (Deb) Manders, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Doug (Sherry) Manders, of Dubuque; their eight grandchildren, Alex (Talley), Rachel (Ben), Katharine, Sarah, Emily, Christopher (Rose), Erica, and Austin, and five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Dawson, Victor, Levi, and Xavior; a sister Jeanette Callahan, sisters-in-law Jeanne Grimes, Betty Schuster, Judy (Dick) Rahe, brother-in-law Luke “Mike” (Sue) Bakey, and many nieces and nephews, and the Manternach Family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Don, parents-in-law John and Calista Bakey, brothers-in-law Jack Callahan, Lawrence (Spots) Bakey, Dorrance Bakey, Daniel Grimes, Alfred Schuster, sister-in-law Mary Lou Manders, and step-father Joe Manternach.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at UnityPoint Finley Hospital, especially Dr. Kahn, Dr. Cao, and the nurses on 4th floor medical/surgical unit for their exceptional work and compassion they gave to Dorrance. The family would also like to thank Gary and Jayne Schuster, Mike Martin, Dee Robbins, and Sharon Oberste for their never ending friendship and support.

Donations can be sent to: Brittany’s Gifts at First Midwest Bank, 320 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52806 in memorial of Dorrance’s great niece, Brittany Manders. or the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight, PO box 10704, Cedar Rapids, IA 52410

Donald I. Lindauer

Donald I. Lindauer, 78, of Cascade, Iowa passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 6:22 p.m. at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Donnie may call from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa.

Services for Donnie will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 9, 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.

He was born September 26, 1940 in Cascade, Iowa, son of Edwin and Stella (Kintzle) Lindauer. He received his education at St. Patrick’s school in Garryowen, Iowa. On November 24, 1962 he was united in marriage to Ellen Urbain at St. John’s Catholic Church in Placid, Iowa. He was owner of Midwest Tool and Die. He was a member of St. Matthias Parish in Cascade.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen Lindauer of Cascade, IA; seven children Marty (Sara) Lindauer of Monticello, IA, Phil Lindauer of Cedar Rapids, IA, David ( Kimberly) Lindauer of Fairfax, IA, Ted (Jennifer) Lindauer of Bettendorf, IA, Tom (Holly) Lindauer of Vinton, IA, Sue Lindauer (& Phil Kobliska) of Cedar Rapids, IA and Sara Lindauer of Madison, WI; 15 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; three siblings, Isabel Lindauer of Dubuque, IA, Alice Wolf of Dubuque, IA, and Mary Green of Cascade, IA; sister-in-law, Helen “Blondi” Lindauer of Cascade, IA; brother-in-law, Roger Sherman of East Dubuque, IL.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Joseph Lindauer; and two brothers, Ed (Marie) Lindauer and Bob Lindauer; two sisters, Jane Lindauer and Helen Sherman; two brothers-in-law, Jim Wolf and Gil Green.

A Donald Lindauer memorial fund has been established in lieu of flowers.

The family of Donnie would like to thank the entire staff of Shady Rest and Hospice of Dubuque for all the wonderful care and support.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

Gerald L. Rockwell

Gerald L. Rockwell, 81, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on January 6, 2019, under the care of Hospice of Jackson County at Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of Gerald’s life will be held at 11:45 A.M., Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa Cemetery, with military honors.

Gerald Leroy Rockwell was born on April 9, 1937 in Jackson County, Iowa, to Clifford and Sabina (Rommert) Rockwell of rural Maquoketa. He graduated from Onslow High School in 1954. Days later he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from May 1954 to May 1957. He then married Phyllis Snyder on February 14, 1958 at the Presbyterian Church in Onslow, Iowa. They enjoyed over 60 years of marriage. Gerald retired from Bird Chevrolet in Dubuque as an auto body repairman.

He was a member of the Maquoketa American Legion Post #75, 40 & 8 club, and Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club in Maquoketa. He liked traveling, hunting, fishing, spending time with friends, and took extreme pride in being with family and cherished his time with them.

Those left to honor his memory and will miss him dearly include his wife Phyllis Rockwell of Maquoketa, IA; three children, Loren (Patty) Rockwell, LeAnn (John) Widel, and Stacey (Darcie) Rockwell, all of Maquoketa, IA; seven grandchildren, Abby, Blake, Lexi, Aubrey, Jordan, Evan and Logan; several grand fur babies that he adored; and two sisters-in-law, Ethel Rockwell and Lila Snyder. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Carroll, four sisters Frances, Jeanette, Vesta and Ellen, grandson Aaron Widel, and a very close family friend Maxine Scheibe.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Gerald L. Rockwell memorial fund has been established.

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

Robert P. Sadler

Robert P. “Bob” Sadler, 83, of Menominee, IL, formerly St. Catherine, IA, rural Cuba City, WI, and Worthington, IA, passed away at 3:12 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2019 at Luther Manor in Dubuque.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at St. Catherine Catholic Church at St. Catherine, with Fr. Rod Allers officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3 – 7 p.m. on Monday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the parish scripture service will be at 3:00 p.m. Monday. Visitation will also be from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday at the church.

Bob was born on January 7, 1935 near Worthington, IA, the son of Earl and Florence (Schlick) Sadler. He was united in marriage to Anna Mae Ricke on June 18, 1960 at Nativity BVM Catholic Church at Menominee.

Bob and Anna Mae farmed in Worthington and rural Cuba City, WI, until their retirement, then moved to St. Catherine. He was a member of St. Catherine’s Parish, the Farm Bureau, and enjoyed a good game of euchre.

Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Anna Mae; three children, Daniel Sadler of Monfort, WI, Linda (Steve) Cina of Bellevue, IA, and Lisa (Jon) Rigdon of Menominee, IL,; seven grandchildren, Amanda, Brandon, Jeremy, and Chelsea, Troy, Ryan and Ashley; three great-grandchildren, Trent and Madelynn Giese, and Bryleigh Rigdon; his siblings, Suzanne (Al) Blum of Dubuque, Mary Bertling of Dyersille, IA, Mike (Elaine) Sadler of Strawberry Point, IA, and John (Mary) Sadler of California, Maryland.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Florence; a daughter A1C Laura Sadler, U. S. Air Force, a grandson, Joshua Frommelt and in-laws, Chuck Bertling, Rita Knautz, Rosemary Heller, Celia Ricke, Alverna Ricke and Clarence Ricke.

Anna Mae and family wish to thank the nurses and staff at Luther Manor for the special care given to Bob.

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

Verna G. Foster

Verna G. Foster, 96, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Friday evening, January 4, 2019, at the Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of Verna’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, January 11, 2019 at First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

Verna Gertrude McCullough was born on March 23, 1922 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to David and Nina (DeMoss) McCullough. She was a 1939 graduate of Maquoketa High School and shortly thereafter received her teaching certificate from the University of Dubuque. She then taught school at five different country schools over the span of two decades. In 1960, she began teaching at Briggs Elementary School in Maquoketa where she taught first and second grades for 23 years. In 1971 she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marycrest College. This allowed her to continue teaching with the new requirements set forth by the State of Iowa. She retired in 1984 having taught a total of 31 years.

Verna married Melvin J. Foster on May 17, 1941 in Maquoketa, Iowa. To this union nine children were born. Melvin passed away on March 9, 1999.

Verna was an active and faithful member of the First United Methodist Church. Some of the church groups she was involved in were the United Methodist Women, Rachel Circle and the Stephen’s Ministry. She also was a proud member of organizations in the Maquoketa community which included the Maquoketa Garden Club, Mother’s Club, Retired Teacher’s, and the Jackson County Roadrunners Camping Club. Additionally, she had served as a resident advocate for patients at Maquoketa Care Center. She had a special love for children and the elderly, and enjoyed quilting, traveling, camping and boating.

Those left to honor Verna’s memory include her children, Geraldine (Robert) Williams of Modesto, CA, David (Joanne) Foster of S. Lake Tahoe, CA, Nancy (Dr. Wayne) Wagoner of Maquoketa, IA, Susan Foster of Cedar Rapids, IA, Terry (Dan) Miller of Bettendorf, IA, James (Marilyn) Foster of Maquoketa, IA, and Robert “Bob” (Dianna) Foster of Monmouth, IA; 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; 2 step-granddaughters and 3 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Melvin, one infant brother, a daughter Linda Wiese, and a son Bill Foster.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa.

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

David R. Blaser

David R. Blaser Sr., 72, of Dubuque, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, January 8, at Hoffmann Schneider Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1640 Main St., Dubuque, where there will be a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Rev. Steven Rosonke will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

David was born January 1, 1947 in Dubuque, the son of Ralph and Hilda (Steffen) Blaser. He married Irene Wall on October 7, 1967. David enjoyed camping and going out to eat. He was a real people person, who loved meeting new friends and could talk to anyone about anything. David was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he deeply loved his family.

David is survived by his wife, Irene; three children, Tammy (Jon Sauser) Berntgen of Farley, David (Trisha) Blaser Jr., and Tracy (Jasen) Otting, both of Dubuque; his grandchildren, C.J., Cassie, Allison, Ashley, Jade, Bailey, Madisyn, Landon, and Ellie Kate; one great grandchild, Roman; his sister Judy Bodish of Zwingle; his sister-in-law, Margaret Blaser; his in-laws, Karen, Jim (Kay), Connie, Judy (Joe), Stevie, Tom (Kathy), Rita (Dave), and Lisa; and his loving canine companions, Zeek and Molly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Tina; his brother, Ron Blaser; and his brothers-in-law, Joseph and Jerry.

Memorials may be made to the David R. Blaser Sr. Memorial Fund.

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

Bernard J. Udelhoven

Bernard John “Hap” Udelhoven, 89, formerly of Dickeyville, Wisconsin, died Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Four Winds Manor in Verona, Wisconsin. Services will be 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Holy Ghost Church in Dickeyville, Wisconsin with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the Holy Ghost Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-5:45 p.m. Tuesday at the church before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is handling arrangements.
Hap was born on March 5, 1929, in Platteville, Wisconsin, the son of Bernard J. and Nellie (Risic) Udelhoven, Sr. He married his late sweetheart Florida “Fritz” Ginter on September 1, 1951, and together raised four children.

His nickname “Happy” fit him well. Hap lived a long, rewarding life that touched many people. From his early life as a two-time Golden Gloves boxer to his time spent as a cook in the National Guard and lineman for Interstate Power, his career path and life’s passion was finally set in 1956 when he and fellow Pack worker, George Banworth, pooled their resources to start Banworth and Udelhoven Furniture in Platteville, WI. The business eventually expanded to five stores across three states. Hap sold his interest in B&U in 1982 but remained active in the furniture industry well into retirement.

Hap and Fritz enjoyed a long and loving marriage of 62 years. Together they traveled the world, were actively involved as devout Catholics in their local churches, and were devoted to spending time with their children and grandchildren. Hap also loved golf, fishing, and hunting.

He is survived by two sons: Michael (Dana) Udelhoven of Batavia, IL and Mark (Terri) Udelhoven of Vandalia, MO, two daughters: Cheryl Pieper (Chuck Boyer) of Verona, WI, and Lori Scharf of Oshkosh, WI; six grandchildren: Eric (Mary) Udelhoven & Lauren Udelhoven (Doug Cefala), Sara & Casey Pieper, Todd Udelhoven, and Maggie Scharf; one great-grandchild, Collin Udelhoven; and a sister, Mary (Udelhoven) Hoff.

Hap was preceded in death by his wife, Fritz; his brother, Leonard and sister, Helen; and son-in-law Curt Pieper.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Mark Liaboe for years of care in Dubuque, IA, and also the staff at the Cove at Four Winds Manor and Agrace Hospice.

Shortly before he passed, one of Hap’s last utterances was “Gotta get to gettin’.” Heaven will have its hands full.

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