Obituaries Archive

Marylou Beswick

Marylou Beswick, 88, of Manchester, Iowa, formerly of Greeley, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. She was born on January 25, 1930, in Colesburg, the daughter of John and Effie (Binning) Keck. Marylou was raised in the Colesburg area and graduated from Colesburg High School in 1948. She then attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls for two years and received her teaching certificate. Marylou taught sixth grade in Arlington for two years.

On April 5, 1952, Marylou was united in marriage to John “Jack” Beswick in Colesburg. Three children were born to this union. The couple farmed together west of Greeley. Marylou and Jack worked their land and raised livestock together until his death in 1995. Marylou remained on the farm until 2004 when she moved to her home in Manchester. In 2017, Marylou moved to the Meadows.

Marylou was active in many farm-related organizations. She was a past 4-H leader for the Greeley Go Getters. Marylou served as the past president of the Delaware County Cow Bells. She also served on the Delaware County Farm Bureau Board for 41 years and acted as the board secretary for 25 years. In addition to the farm organizations, Marylou was a past worthy matron of the Greeley Eastern Star and the Colesburg Eastern Star.

Marylou was a longtime member of the Greeley Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church in Manchester. She was also a member of the Rebecca Circle #3 at the Greeley church. Marylou enjoyed working crossword puzzles. She was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes football and basketball teams. Marylou always enjoyed driving her large pickup trucks around the countryside. While at the Meadows, she enjoyed going out on the various outings with her friends.

Survivors include her two children, Robert (Therese) Beswick of Greeley and Elizabeth “Beth” Todd of Manchester; seven grandchildren, Angie (Justin) Reaves of Davenport, Jennie (Elliott) Swint of Le Claire, Jason (Dragana) Jared of Madison, Wisconsin, Mary Beth (Josh) Wendling of Manchester, and John, Luke, and Paul Beswick of Greeley; two great-grandchildren, Jayden and Jaxson Reaves; one sister-in-law, Nondas Beswick of Des Moines; a son-in-law, Dean Holst of Le Claire; and many nieces and nephews.

Marylou was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack Beswick; her daughter, Marilyn Beswick-Jared-Holst in 2007; three brothers, Ivan (Eleanor) Keck, Karl (Betty) Keck, and Robert (Katherine) Keck; a sister- and brother-in-law, Dorothy (Danny) Wiechmann and Howard Beswick.

Marylou’s family would like to thank the staff at the Meadows for all of their wonderful care. They would also like to thank the nurses and doctors in the Regional Medical Center Emergency Room and at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City for their thoughtful care.

Memorials may be directed to the Greeley Fire Department or a charity of your choice.

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

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at the United Methodist Church in Manchester, with Reverend Phil Rogers officiating.

Visitation: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester. There will be a 2:00 p.m. prayer service followed by an Eastern Star service. Friends may also call one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

Interment: Grant View Cemetery – Greeley, Iowa

Blanche L. Moyle

Blanche L. Moyle, age 87, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 5:53 p.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at home, surrounded by her loving family. To honor Blanche’s life, funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, August 27, 2018, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church, 2921 Central Avenue, with Rev. Dwayne J. Thoman officiating. To celebrate Blanche’s life, family and friends may visit from 10:00 a.m., until the time of services at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, August 27, 2018, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.

Blanche was born on June 23, 1931, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, daughter of Joseph and Agnes (Check) Ceplecha.

Blanche was born and raised in the beautiful rolling hills of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. She laid eyes on Elwin and knew he was the one. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Elwin Moyle, on June 28, 1950, in Prairie du Chien and they were gratefully blessed with 2 loving children, Laurie and Tim. Blanche was a devoted full-time wife, mother and homemaker, who took great pride in not only caring for her home, but mostly in loving and nurturing her family along the way. In their younger years, they enjoyed traveling in their camper with their children and eventually the grandchildren. Blanche was an avid fisher, she liked to outfish Elwin when it came to trout fishing and they both put in hundreds of miles over the years foraging for mushrooms, nuts and berries all over eastern Iowa for fun up until her last few months on earth. When a little downtime would periodically find its way into Blanche’s day, you could easily find her relaxing quietly while working on her latest beautiful quilt, dipping a paint brush on her pallet while creating her next masterpiece on the canvas before her or cultivating her garden from seed which she was so proud of. She loved her polka music on Wednesday and computer games to “keep her mind sharp.” Blanche was an avid, talented cook, Elwin can be quoted as saying “why go out to eat when I got the best cook at home!” Blanche was a humble and devoted woman who continually put others before herself and always lived her faith through her actions. She was a longtime member of Holy Ghost Church and to know that her last family gathering would be held in her church brought Blanche true peace of mind. We will miss our dearly sweet and loveable Blanche with all of our being, but we are beyond grateful for the 87 years the Lord was generous enough to share her with us and we know that she is surely enjoying a new and eternal family reunion of her very own loved ones, especially her son, Tim, who were called home ahead of her. Thank you for all of the memories you’ve left behind to help mend our broken hearts Blanche, and may the Lord keep you safe in His loving arms until we meet again!

Those left to cherish Blanche’s memory include

her loving husband of 68 years,
Elwin Moyle, Dubuque, IA;

her daughter,
Laurie (Michael) Primm, Collins, MO;

her grandchildren,
Mark (Denise) Moyle, Cheyne (Jennifer) Sharkey, Codi Sharkey, Samantha Moyle, Cody Allan (Brandy) Primm, Amie (Ben) Ivy and Caleb (Jill) Primm;

and her great-grandchildren,
Elwin, Skylee, Caden, Eleigh, Bryson, William, Jude and Grant.

Blanche was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Timothy Moyle; 2 sisters, Marie (Ray) Slama and Gladys (Wincil) Slama; and a brother, Leo Ceplecha.

In lieu of flowers, a Blanche L. Moyle memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to extend many thanks to Hospice of Dubuque and the nurses on the 5th floor of Finley Hospital.

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

Frances Marie Willey

Frances Marie Willey, 92, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died August 23, 2018, at the Maquoketa Care Center.

A celebration of Frances’ life will be held at 11 A.M., Monday, August 27, 2018 at United Church of Christ in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 P.M. on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, and again on Monday at the church beginning at 10 A.M. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.

Frances was born on July 11, 1926 in rural Maquoketa to Jerry and Hilda (Atzen) Widel. She was the fourth of nine children and was raised in the Fulton, Iowa area.

Frances moved to Maquoketa when she entered high school and worked as what today would be called a nanny for Glen and Mildred Woods. She met her husband John Marvin Willey through the Woods’, he worked for Glen on the Woods farm. They were married on March 8, 1944 in Maquoketa, Iowa. To this union six children were born, Rose, Jerry, Jack, Bob, Becky and Tim.

Frances worked at various restaurants in Maquoketa and was famous for her good-old-fashioned home cooking, most notably for her prize-winning pies and candies. Her last accomplishment professionally was opening her own restaurant, “Frances’ Kitchen” at the United Livestock Sales Barn.

After retirement she enjoyed going to Euchre tournaments with friends and sitting at the Bridge Table trying for a Grand Slam. She was a member of the United Church of Christ, and the Maquoketa VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Frances is survived by her children, Rose Heiring of Dubuque, IA, Jerry (Marie) Willey of Castle Rock, CO, Jack (Marilyn) Willey of Maquoketa, IA, and Becky Wiese of Oxford Junction, IA; a brother Kenny (Alice) Widel of Maquoketa, IA; a sister Janice (Jerry) Edwards of Camanche, IA; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Marvin Willey, sons Bob and Tim, daughter-in-law Connie Willey, sons-in-law Ralph Heiring and Richard Wiese, her parents and her siblings Frederick, James, Paul (Mary), Helen (Arnold) Meyer, Maxine (Stan) Anderson, Bernice (Jim) Frank, a grandchild Daniel Michel, and a great-granddaughter.

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

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

Jerome J. Hinderman

Jerome J. Hinderman, 90, formerly of Maryville Heights, Hazel Green, WI, passed away at Wednesday afternoon, August 22, 2018 at the Epione Pavilion, Cuba City, WI.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2018 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dean Smith officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque.

Jerome was born on November 14, 1927 in Dickeyville, WI, the son of Michael and Clara (Kowalski) Hinderman. He married Alverna Cogan on May 2, 1950 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque. She preceded him in death on September 26, 1994.

He was formerly employed at Farley & Loetscher and Caradco in Dubuque until they closed. Later he was employed by the Sinsinawa Dominicans until his retirement.

Jerome was a member of St. Mary’s Parish. He loved fishing and gardening. He was a big Dodger, Badgers and Packers fan. Jerome loved spending time with his grandson Rory and great-grandchildren Amelia and Elliott. He would have the biggest smile when he would see Amelia and Elliott.

Surviving is his daughter, Cathy (David) Holland, of Kieler, WI; grandson, Rory (Michelle) Holland of Cottage Grove, WI; and great-grandchildren, Amelia and Elliott; two brothers, Norman (Shirley) Hinderman, Val Hinderman, two sisters, Lucille Jackson and Germaine Hayes all of East Dubuque; many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Clara; his wife Alverna; two sisters, Rosella Roth and Jean Reisen; his in-laws, Merlin Roth, Ralph “Tojo” Reisen, Merlin Hayes, and Don Jackson.

The family would like to thank Dr. Bearse, the nurses and staff at Epione Pavilion, and Grant County Hospice for their care and kindness given to Dad.

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

Esther S. Rickels

Esther S. Rickels, 86, of Oxford Junction, and formerly of Baldwin, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 22, 2018, at Mechanicsville Specialty Care in Mechanicsville, Iowa.

A celebration of Esther’s life will be held at 10 A.M., Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9 A.M. until service time on Saturday. Burial will be at the Monmouth, Iowa Cemetery.

Esther Shirley Hanson was born on May 30, 1932 in Jackson County, Iowa, to Robert Willis and Neoma Lueille (Hardin) Hanson. Esther married Earl Campbell and they farmed in the Fulton area. Later, she married Jack Schwenker and they lived in Baldwin. She had worked retail at Schublin’s and Disney’s Shoe Barn in Maquoketa. In her later years she married Dean Rickels. They lived their retirement years in Oxford Junction, Iowa. She enjoyed gardening and loved her yard.

Those left to honor Esther’s memory include her children, Allen Campbell of Andrew, IA, Bill (Christy) Campbell of Oxford Junction, IA, and John (Sherry) Campbell of Maquoketa, IA; 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren; a brother Richard “Dick” (Janet) Hanson of Maquoketa, IA; and a sister Mary (Sam) Caven of Baldwin, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dean Rickels, a brother and sister-in-law Marvin and Ellen Hanson, a sister-in-law Lois Hanson, and two grandchildren, Taylor Jo Crist and Zach Campbell.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, an Esther S. Rickels memorial fund has been established.

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

Ken Ginter

Ken Ginter, 68, of Dubuque, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at home, surrounded by family,
after a long battle with cancer.

Mass will be at 7 p.m. on Monday August 27, at Church of the Resurrection, 4300 Asbury Road, where friends may greet the family from 3 pm until the time of Mass. Fr. Phil Gibbs will officiate.Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is entrusted with arrangements.

Ken was born October 1, 1949 in Dubuque, the son of Wilfred and Ann (Kirk) Ginter. He grew up in Dickeyville, WI. Ken married Debbie Breitbach on July 28, 1990 at the Church of the Resurrection.

He was employed with CL Swanson (later Canteen), and as a substitute para-professional at Dubuque Community Schools.

Ken was a man who believed in the value of family and was committed to doing what was right. He was always the first to offer his help in any way he could – whether it was helping fix or build something at your house, offering his advice, or babysitting his grandchildren. He greeted those he met with a smile and joke, whether he knew you or not.

Fishing was his passion; he was a longtime member the Mississippi Walleye Club and served as President, Chairman of the Kids Day Fishing Event, and was named Sportsman of the Year several times.

Ken was a sports fanatic – he cheered on the Packers and cried when his Cubbies finally did it. He loved nothing more than a night out with close friends and a chat over a brandy old fashioned. His grandchildren were the light of his life and provided him with many stories he loved to share with anyone willing to listen.

Ken will be missed by his wife, Debbie and their dog Daisy; two children, Sarah (Mike) Collins of Barrington, IL, and Doug (Leigh-Anne Cornett) Egan of Dubuque; three grandchildren, Aidan, Eliana, and Bennett Collins; his mother, Ann Phillips; his mother-in-law, Lillian Breitbach; his siblings, Russell (Vickie) Ginter, Elaine (Dobie) Dobbratz, Bruce Ginter, Jeneice (David) Haessig, Bill (Peggy) Ginter, Lois Ginter, Marvin (Lori) Ginter, and Teresa (Paul) Davis; his siblings in law, Bob Breitbach, Sue (Dan) Bublitz, Maribeth (Bob) Devereaux, Dave Breitbach, Dan (Nancy) Breitbach, and Terry (Jenny) Breitbach; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; his brother Richard; his step-father Leonard Phillips; his father-in-law, John Breitbach.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ken Ginter Memorial Fund.

The family would like to thank Dr. Engelman and his staff; the staff at Mercy Medical Center; the University of Wisconsin Hospital staff and Hospice of Dubuque.

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

Lorraine E. Lattner

Lorraine E. “Lorry” Lattner, 91, of Dubuque died Monday, August 20, 2018.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road where there will be a parish wake service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum where military rites will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.

Lorraine was born January 14, 1927 in Chicago, Ill, daughter of Raymond and Gertrude (Hansen) Neitzel. She attended Mercy School of Nursing in Marshalltown, IA and became a registered nurse. She joined the Cadet Nurse Corp from 1944 to 1947. Later in her career Lorry completed coursework with the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

On August 28, 1948 she married Donald Lattner at St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago. He preceded her in death on July 19, 2003.

Lorry was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a dedicated sister, aunt, and friend to many.

She worked at St Joe Sanitarium and Xavier Hospital in Dubuque, Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford, IL and from 1969 to 1989 she worked at Finley Hospital in the ICU department. She also used her nursing skill to care for her husband and lent assistance to many relatives and friends.

Lorry was a member of St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church, Acute Care Nursing Association, St. Jane de Chantel Mother’s Club, Americlub and Emerald Club.

She also was a volunteer at the Dubuque Museum of Art.

She is survived by a son, Michael D. (Kim) Lattner of Dubuque; a daughter, Brigid (Allan) Berger of Port O’Connor, Texas; grandchildren, Leigha (fiancé Henry Bierman), Andrea and Erik Lattner.

She is also survived by a sister, Arlene Lattner and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Carr; brothers in law and sisters in law, Richard Carr, Merlin, Viola, and Cecelia Lattner; Louis and Catherine Lattner; Edward, Marilyn and Alberta Lattner and Harold Lattner.

For further information, please visit www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com.

Memorials may be made to St. Colubmkille’s Catholic Church, Hospice of Dubuque, or the Dubuque Museum of Art.

The family would like to thank all of the care givers in the memory unit at Luther Manor.

Lorraine T. Schmidt

Lorraine T. Schmidt 94, of Dubuque formerly of Key West, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Hawkeye Care.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Saint Joseph Key West Church with Rev. Phillip Mensah officiating and Deacon Jim Schmidt as homilist. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road from 4:00 to 7:00, Friday August 24, 2018 with a parish wake service at 4:00p.m.

Our Mom was born in Dubuque, Iowa on July 23, 1924, the daughter of Nicholas and Florence (Trierweiler) Freiburger. She married Louis F. Schmidt, from Saint Donatus, on November 29, 1944 at Saint Joseph Key West. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2008. Mom was educated in the Dubuque and Dubuque County Schools.

She worked for several local families during her youth. Mom and Dad farmed in Zwingle before moving to Key West where they eventually built our family home. Mom was a member of the Saint Joseph Key West Parish and Rosary Society. Our Mom was best known for her Apple and Pear Pies. She was an avid canner of the multiple vegetables and fruits from Dad’s gardens. Mom had a green thumb for house plants. Our Mom was known as a “social butterfly” by her friends in her apartment building. She enjoyed playing bingo and being a bingo caller. Above all was her love of family. She especially loved spending time with her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children Kenny Schmidt, Dennis (Lois) Schmidt, both of Dubuque, Judy Asay, of Olathe, KS, Joyce (Mike) Leverence, of Maricopa, AZ, and Marlene (Rick) Von Fumetti, of Dubuque; a daughter-in-law Robin Schmidt, of Dubuque; son-in-law Rich Meyer, of Eldridge, IA; 16 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 8 step great grandchildren; a sister Marie Hoffmann; two sisters-in-law Kay Freiburger and Erna Schmidt, along with many nieces and nephews.

Mom was preceded in death by our father Louis, her daughter Debbie, her son Dale, a daughter-in-law Patricia, grandson Jason, her parents, two sisters Lucille and Evelyn and two brothers Clarence and Alvin.

In lieu of flowers a Lorraine Schmidt memorial fund has been established.

Thank you to the nurses and staff of Hawkeye Care and Hospice of Dubuque along with Dr. Mark Moore and his nurses Alison and Sandy for all the loving care you gave to our Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma.

Michael L. DeMoss

Michael L. “Mike” DeMoss, 44, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

A private military graveside service and burial was held from the Evergreen Cemetery, Delmar, Iowa. No public visitation or services are planned. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Among survivors include his parents, Rick and Karen DeMoss of Maquoketa, IA.

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

Jodie L. Perry

Jodie L. “Grandma Jodie” Perry, age 57, of Dubuque, was called home suddenly at 11:18 a.m., on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at home. To honor Jodie’s life, funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Faith Temple United Pentecostal Church, 12805 Seippel Road, with Pastor Lynn Spicer officiating. To celebrate Jodie’s life, family and friends may visit from 2:00 p.m., until the time of services at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at the church. Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.

Jodie was born on January 23, 1961, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Paul and Virginia (Manuel) Perry.

Jodie has surely been a blessing upon this world during her 57 year earthly journey and her love for Jesus, her family and others were continually on display. Jodie thrived on being called “Mom”, and her devotion to foster care finally led to her adopting 3 wonderful children, whom eventually become her very own. She also faithfully invested over 24 years at Hills and Dales, caring for and nurturing some of her most precious children outside of her home. Jodie was undeniably very generous with her time, talents and treasure when it came to her church family and another 20 years of her personal time was joyfully spent in the church nursery. Her faith and love for her Lord and Savior were of the utmost importance to Jodie and she loved to share the message of salvation with anyone whose spirit was moved enough to listen. We find our hearts in a state of complete shock today with the sudden absence of Jodie from our world. We trust that she is home in Heaven today, and for that we are foundationally grateful and humbled; but to know that we’ve received our last packet of pens from Jodie’s smiling face, or heard our final “Duck”, stated with absolute authority, is a mortal realization that simply hurts at our core. We will miss Jodie more than she could ever know, but we will diligently pray for strength in the days ahead to find peace within until we see her beautiful soul again. Thank you Jodie for all you taught us and may we carry your honorable legacy forward with pride!

Those left to cherish Jodie’s memory include

her children,
Gage Perry,
Shaye Perry
and Kaden Perry, all of Dubuque, IA;

her siblings,
Steven (Jo) Perry, Dubuque, IA,
Luana Perry, Dubuque, IA,
Philip (Sandra) Perry, Dubuque, IA,
Bruce Perry, Amarillo, TX,
Larry Perry, East Dubuque, IL,
Paula Goerdt, Davenport, IA,
Jeff (Carol) Perry, Farley, IA,
Faith (Bruce) Hoskins, Dubuque, IA,
Patty Perry, Dubuque, IA
and Timothy (Shelly) Perry, Dubuque, IA;

and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jodie was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Pamela Perry; a brother, Rick Perry, Dubuque, IA; a brother-in-law, Herb Goerdt; and 2 nephews, Michael Perry and Adam Goerdt.

In lieu of flowers, a Jodie L. Perry memorial fund has been established.

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

Carole Pouzar

Carole Pouzar, 77, of near Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at the Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA.

She was born on July 2, 1941 in Cicero, Illinois as the second daughter of George and Anne (Gorup) Zoubek, both deceased, and the sister of Georgene.

She raised her son Tom as a single working mother and rose to management in information technology at the University of Illinois, before retiring with her second husband Richard to their tree farm in Guilford Township.

She pursued organic gardening and organic living with a passion as a Master Gardener, making numerous presentations throughout Jo Daviess County.

During her life, she was an animal advocate, boxer, musician, and scuba diver, with a curiosity for science that she passed on to her son. She was an incredibly talented and creative cook and passed her love of cooking down to her granddaughter.

In the words of her grandson, “She made the best breakfast and always was a fun person to be around. She always knew how to put a smile on all of our faces with her crazy sense of humor.” Her daughter-in-law “was always amazed at her honesty, love of life and her ability to engage anyone and everyone in a conversation. She acted as she wished.” Her generosity in providing time, information, and gifts to others was remarkable.

She is survived and will be sorely missed by her husband Richard, her son Tom (Linda) Cervenka, and her grandchildren Caitlin Cervenka and Thomas R. Cervenka.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date for the family.

Donations in memory of Carole can be made to the animal shelter of your choice.

The Miller & Steinke Funeral Home of Scales Mound is serving the family.©

Sister Barbara Cerny, BVM

Sister Barbara Cerny, BVM, 92, of Marian Hall, 1050 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, passed away Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at Marian Hall.

Visitation will be from 9-10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in the Marian Hall Chapel, followed immediately by a Sharing of Memories and funeral liturgy. Burial is in the Mount Carmel cemetery.

Sister Barbara was an art and history teacher at Wahlert HS in Dubuque and a Regional for the BVM Congregation. She was a high school art and elementary teacher in Emmetsburg, Iowa. She was an elementary teacher in Chicago and Tujunga, California, and a teacher aide in Los Angeles. She ministered as a hospital volunteer in Albuquerque, N.M.

Sister Barbara was born in Chicago on July 5, 1926, to John and Catherine Simonich Cerny. She entered the BVM congregation on Sept. 8, 1944, from Blessed Sacrament Parish, Chicago. She professed first vows on March 19, 1947, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1952.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother John, Jr. (Mildred) and brother-in-law John Starcevich.

She is survived by a sister, Mary Ann Starcevich, Valrico, Fla.; a brother, Lawrence (Eleanor), Bolingbrook, Ill.; nieces; grandnieces; grandnephews, and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 73 years.

Memorials may be given to Sisters of Charity, BVM Support Fund, 1100 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003 or online. Make a donation in Sister’s honor.

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

Terrance Howard Monahan

Terrance (Terry/Monk) Howard Monahan, 74, of East Dubuque passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018, at home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 24, 2018 at St. Raphael’s Cathedral in Dubuque, with Fr. Greg Bahl officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2018 and from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the parish scripture service will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, and members of the East Dubuque Volunteer Fire Dept. will meet at 6:00 p.m. Thursday.

Terry was born on November 28, 1943 in Hazel Green, Wisconsin to Howard and Gayle (Edmonds) Monahan. He married Celia A. Lewis on January 15, 1966 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, He graduated from Galena High School in 1961.

Terry worked at John Deere – Dubuque Works for 40 years, retiring in 2002. He enjoyed playing baseball and softball in his younger years, playing golf after retirement, and spending time with his family.

Terry was a long-time member of the East Dubuque Volunteer Fire Department and the East Dubuque High School Warrior Athletic Booster Club. He was also a member of St. Raphael’s Cathedral.

Surviving are his mother Gayle Monahan of Galena; his wife, Celia of East Dubuque, four children, Kelly (Steve) Funke of Peoria, IL, Mark (Julie) Monahan of East Dubuque, Jay (Pam) Monahan of Metamora, OH and Pat (Cheri) Monahan of Hiawatha, IA; twelve grandchildren, Megan and Sarah Funke; Ryan, Tyler, Alec and Carlie Monahan; Taylor and Bailey Monahan; Erin and Kyle Monahan and Allie and Hannah Cahill.

He was preceded in death by his father, Howard.

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

Robert J. Kaiser

Robert J. “Bob” Kaiser 82, of Dubuque, died Friday, August 17, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the Church of The Nativity with Rev. James Miller officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with full military honors accorded by the American Legion, Post 6. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd. where a parish scripture wake service will be recited at 7:30.

Bob was born on August 9, 1936 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Loretta (Splinter) Kaiser. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School and enlisted into the U.S. Marines Corps. He was honorably discharged. On February 11, 1961 he married Sandra Paar. She preceded him in death on December 6, 1994. Bob was employed at John Deere Dubuque Works for over 30 years, retiring as a supervisor. On October 24, 1997, he married JoAnn Duffy Pettera at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville, WI. Bob enjoyed gardening, candle making, traveling, woodworking, playing euchre and his “outlaw” music – especially Johnny Cash. He was very involved in the building of the Girl Scout camp and was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.

Surviving are his wife, JoAnn of Dubuque; his children Michael (Carol) Kaiser of Cedar Rapids, IA, Steven Kaiser, Tom (Lisa) Kaiser, David Kaiser and Christine (Shawn) Wagner all of Dubuque; his step children Mark (Lisa) Pettera of Prairie Du Chien, WI, Jacqueline (Gary) Gantenbein of Dickeyville, WI, Renee’ Duncan of Dubuque, IA, Angela (Brent) Hutchins of Stewartville, MN, Christopher Pettera of Lansing, IA, Michelle (Mike) Brandel of Dubuque, IA and David (Tracie) Pettera of Cascade, IA; his grandchildren are Kevin (Megan), Robert, Ben, Anna, Nolan, Jenna, Matt, Mike, Nick, Chase, Reese, Tori, Will, Wade, Taylor, Jordan, Zach,Hayley,Taylor,Isaac, Alyssa, and David and great grandchildren are Carter, Koy, Krue, Bria, Tanner, Carson, Reed, AJ, Carlos, Cecilia and Lucille; his sister-in-law Gayle Paar Wesson of Missouri Valley, IA.

Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandy; 3 brothers Austin (Mary) Kaiser, Don (“Bert”) Kaiser and Harold Kaiser; his sister Lorraine (Ralph) Quade.

A Robert J. Kaiser memorial fund has been established.

The Kaiser family wishes to thank the staffs at Sunset Park Place and Hospice of Dubuque for their loving care and support.

Eugene H. Zasada

Eugene H. Zasada, 84, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.

Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Military honors by the Dubuque Marine Corps League to follow services. Family and friends may gather after 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home until time of service. Entombment will be at a later date in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Gene was born on May 30, 1934 in Crystal Lake, WI the son of George and Edna (Schave) Zasada. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was a lifetime member of the VFW.

After high school he graduated from apprenticeship school and became a journeyman carpenter. He worked for John Deere in Dubuque for 32 years retiring in 1990.

On June 15th, 1979 he married Kaye Fransen in Dubuque.

Gene loved life, traveling, good cooking and following his grandchildren on Facebook. One of the highlights in his life was going on the Honor Flight to Washington DC with his son Dave in 2014.
He is survived by his wife Kaye; children, Randy (Karen) Zasada, of Brantwood, WI, Bill (Michelle) Zasada, of Platteville, WI, Tim (Julie) Zasada, of Platteville, WI, Dave (Missy) Zasada, of Darlington, WI, Brian Flynn, of St. Charles, IA, Mike Flynn, of Marysville, CA, Lori (Michael) Cates, of Greensboro, NC, John Flynn, of Marysville, CA, and Julie (Mark) Burdt, of Ankeny, IA; along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings, Lenard, Jerry, George, Herb, Lorainne, and Sharon.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Mark Herman and his staff and the staff at Hospice of Dubuque for all the wonderful care they gave to Gene.