Obituaries Archive

Victor A. Prevatt, Jr.

Victor A. Prevatt Jr. 87, of Dubuque, IA passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer with his loving wife and special niece Vicki at his side on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. Dubuque with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Platteville, WI. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Funeral Home.

Vic was born in Dubuque, IA on September 17, 1931 the son of Victor A. and Mary (McLaughlin) Prevatt. He graduated high school from the Loras Academy. On January 13, 1979 he married the love of his life, Loretta Spease.

Vic worked for the Dubuque Packing Company for 28 years before retiring. In 1984 he moved to San Antonio, TX and worked for Star Food. After retirement from there he moved back to Dubuque and worked part time at Coca Cola for 10 years.

Christmas was very special to Vic. He loved to decorate and loved playing Santa Claus. He would always make sure to have Candy Canes for the kids.

Vic enjoyed five wonderful winters in Florida. He loved spending time with his family, especially playing with his grandchildren. He loved boating and traveling, most of all he loved his wife Loretta.

He is survived by his wife, Loretta, son, Tom Prevatt of Tucson, AR; two stepsons, Kelvin (Cathy) Orton of Sun Prairie, WI and Derek Orton of Dubuque, two grandsons, Joseph and William Orton of Sun Prairie, WI; a sister, Nancy Dolan of Dubuque; sister and brother-in-law, Carol and James Udelhoven of Edgerton, WI; several nieces and nephews and a very special friend and Neighbor Charlie Klein.

Vic was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Dorrance Prevatt and a brother-in-law, Albie Dolan.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque for the wonderful care they provided to Vic.

Herman E. Kloser

Herman E. “Hermie” Kloser, age 86, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 4:50 p.m., on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. To honor Hemie’s life, funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, with Deacon John Stierman officiating. To celebrate Hermie’s life, family and friends may visit from 10:00 a.m., until the time of services at 12:00 noon, on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.
Hermie was born on April 13, 1933, in North Buena Vista, Iowa, son of Albert and Lucy (Riniker) Kloser.
Hermie was born and raised in North Buena Vista where he worked on the farm from the time he was young. He was drafted during the Korean War, into the U.S. Army, and would honorably serve his country for 4 years. When Hermie returned home he would return to farming and marry the love of his life, Mathilda “Tillie” Juran, on August 2, 1958, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Buenie. The two were blessed with 4 children and 59 wonderful years together before Tillie was sadly called home ahead of him on April 2, 2018. Hermie’s faith was always a very important aspect of his daily life and he was a long time member of Sacred Heart Church after he and Tillie moved to Dubuque. In their younger days every Saturday nightwas “date” night for the adorable couple, and they could be found out on the town dancing the night away. In later years, Hermie found that he enjoyed relaxing and sitting down to watch a good western movie or tv show. Family, however, meant the world to Hermie, and he loved spending time with everyone whenever the opportunity arose. We are deeply saddened at the loss of the patriarch of our family today, but take some comfort in knowing that he and his loving bride are now reunited on that big dance floor in the sky for all Eternity.
Those left to cherish Hermie’s memory include
his children,
Edward (Bette) Kloser, Darlington, WI,
Paul Kloser, Dubuque, IA,
Roger Kloser, Dubuque, IA
and Patricia (Curt) Kirschbaum, Hazel Green, WI;
a granddaughter,
Rachel (Daniel) Schmitt, Platteville, WI;
his step-grandchildren,
Joshua Wirth, Calen Wirth and Kara (Jason) Tyson;
his step-great-grandchildren,
Ashley, Courtney, Olivia and Colton Tyson;
his brother,
John (Rita) Kloser, Dubuque, IA;
and a sister-in-law,
Dee Kloser, Dubuque, IA.
Hermie was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mathilda “Tillie” Kloser; and his siblings, Joe Kloser, Albert (Germaine) Kloser, Florence (“Bud”) Hefel, Frances (Ray) Steffen, Loretta (Al) Frieburg, Ann Bjerneby and Marie (George) Pluemer.
Hermie’s family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses and staff of Stonehill and Finley Hospital, for all of the kind, loving and compassionate care they provided not only for Hermie, but his entire family.
Memorials will be accepted by the family to be distributed among his favorite charities.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com

Ronald J. Heinricy

Ronald J. Heinricy, of Kieler, Wisconsin, died Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Edenbrook in Platteville. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler with Rev. Bart Timmerman and Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City where the parish wake service will be at 2:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home before the service.

Ron was born on July 14, 1938, in Bellevue, Iowa, the son of Roman and Mary (Keuter) Heinricy. He married Lavon Pickel on October 5, 1968, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler.

Survivors include his wife, Lavon; two daughters, Carissa Heinricy, of Kieler, and Carla (Tony) Schueller, of Dubuque; three grandchildren, Kayla, Courtney and Kylie Schueller; a sister-in-law, Mary Lou (Roger) Heinricy; and a brother-in-law, Klaus Kröner.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Roger and Dennis Heinricy; and two sisters, Rita (Jim) Hess and Lois (Roger) Gerardy.

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

James A. Maiers

James A. Maiers, 90, of Dyersville, Iowa, formerly of Holy Cross passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at MercyOne in Dyersville.

Visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Kramer Funeral Home in Holy Cross. Visitation will continue from 9-10 am at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2019, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Holy Cross with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Noah Diehm will officiate.

Jim was born February 8, 1929, in Holy Cross, Iowa, the son of John and Rose (Ungs) Maiers. He married Mary Ann Joester on August 13, 1949. Together they enjoyed 69 years of marriage.

Jim co-owned and operated Maiers Implement & Hardware in Holy Cross for 30 years and later owned and operated Maiers Ag. Service.

He loved his farm and all aspects of farming. He most enjoyed his time with his family; his children, granddaughters and great grandchildren were a special joy to him.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann, three sons: Steve Maiers of Holy Cross, and his children, Stacy, Michele, Julie, Emily, and Morgan; Bill (Jackie) Maiers of Dubuque, and his step-children, Chad, Casey, Courtney, and Chris; Jeff (Lois) Maiers of Salado, TX, and his children, Nicholette and Katherine; one daughter, Ann (Arthur) Weinstein of Albuquerque, NM, a sister, Sr. Alice Maiers of Cedar Rapids and his sister-in-law, Norma Kerper of Dubuque.

He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, August (Gus) and Hilda Joester; siblings: Charles Maiers and Rosemary Lane; in-laws: James Joester, Al Kerper and John Lane.

The family would like to thank Dr. David Ringold and his staff for their compassionate care. Also, a thank you to the nursing staff of MercyOne in Dubuque, especially Laura, and the Dyersville Hospital nursing staff.

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

Howard L. Johnson

Howard L. Johnson, 94, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday evening, May 1, 2019, at Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of Howard’s life will be held at 11:30 A.M., Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 to 11:15 A.M. at the funeral home. Cremation will take place and burial will be in the East Iron Hill Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa, with military honors.

Howard Luke Johnson was born on April 14, 1925 in Monmouth, Iowa, to Harry and Angeline (Edwards) Johnson. He was educated in Monmouth and then served his country in the Army Air Corps in World War II, receiving an honorable discharge. He married Norma L. Hute on July 10, 1945 in Kahoka, Missouri.

Howard first worked for Claude Harrington as a fuel deliveryman and also wired houses on his own. He then worked for Clinton Engines in the die cast department for several years. Upon Clinton Engines closing, he became plant manager of several die cast companies all over the Midwest. He then moved to Wiggins, Colorado where he owned and operated a well-drilling company. In retirement, he managed several trailer parks in both DeWitt and Maquoketa.

Howard was a member of the Eagles Club in Maquoketa. He enjoyed golfing, shooting pool, and antiquing. He also enjoyed RV traveling and camping for 30 years all over the United States with his wife Norma.

Those left to honor Howard’s memory include his children, John (Linda) Johnson of Fond du Lac, WI, Janna (Terry) Kaufman of Maquoketa, IA, Julie (Al) Thole of Maquoketa, IA and Susan (Ken) Cole of Reno, NV; 8 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, 9 sisters and his wife Norma on February 4, 2012.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Howard L. Johnson memorial fund has been established.

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

Jean H. (Love) Bell

Jean Henrietta (Love) Bell, of Dubuque, passed away on April 30, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Services will be at 12 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque, where visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Rev. Dana Perreand will officiate. Interment will be in Resurrection Garden Mausoleum, Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Jean was born on March 23, 1926, in Dubuque, the daughter of Jerome (Jerry) and Bertha (Utzig) Love. She attended Sacred Heart School­ and Immaculate Conception Academy.

On April 20, 1944 she married the love of her life, Harlan (Bud) Bell in Dubuque. They celebrated 67 years of an endearing marriage before Harlan passed away in 2011.

Jean worked at her father’s bar, Jerry’s Tap, and her brother’s bar, The Grand Tap. After she raised her two children, she babysat several years for family and friends, and then helped raise all seven of her grandchildren.

Jean was a loving wife, mother, friend and “Nana” to her grandchildren. Her children and grandchildren were her world, and she was theirs. Jean was known by all for her extremely loving nature, kindness, and generosity; and her impeccable fashion sense and unparalleled cooking skills.

She is survived by her son, Jerry (Kim) Bell and daughter, Pamela Fassbinder both of Dubuque; seven grandchildren, Michael Fassbinder of Dubuque, Jennifer Fassbinder (fiancé Alex Kocin) of Cleveland, OH, Sara (Ryan) Salter of Scottsdale, AZ, Kristina Bell (Ethan) Vanous of Des Moines, Nicholas Bell of Keystone, CO, Brianna Jean Bell of Farley, and Jenna Love Bell of Iowa City; great grandchild, Rowan Salter; nieces and nephews; and cousins.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Bud; her parents, Jerry and Bertha; three brothers, Don (Harriet), Harold (Rita) and Ken (Dorothy); her sister, Mildred Love ; her father and mother-in-law, Thomas and Helen (Haug) Bell; and her brother-in-law, Thomas (Jayne) Bell.

A special thank you to all who knew and loved Jean, and to Dr. Konz and the nursing staff at UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital for their compassionate care.

A Jean Bell memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.hskfh.com

Herbert C. Bailey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He was also preceded in death by his parents.

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

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

Margaret E. Dolson

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dennis J. Deiter

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sister Kathleen Loughrin, OP

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

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

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

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

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

Darrel E. Comer

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

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

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

He worked in farming and trucking.

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

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

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

Betty Lou Stackis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rose Marie Oswald

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sally J. Steiner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bernice M. Rickey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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