Obituaries Archive

Catherine L. Hochberger

Catherine L. “Kay” Hochberger, 85, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at Stonehill Care Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 2, at Resurrection Catholic Church. Rev. Philip Gibbs will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, November 1 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque, where there will be a prayer service at 6:45 p.m.

Catherine was born August 17, 1933 in Dubuque, the daughter of James and Marie (Pins) Hynes. She married Thomas Hochberger on October 3, 1953 at St. Raphael’s Cathedral.

She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy, and was employed with Dubuque Fire & Marine Insurance for several years, before devoting herself to caring for her family full time. She was a loving and caring mother.

Kay was a member of Resurrection Parish for over 55 years, and ushered with her husband for over 30 years. She enjoyed boating and camping with her family.

Catherine is survived by her husband, three sons, Scott (special friend Kathy Bakey) Hochberger of Rickardsville, IA, Kevin (Deb) Hochberger of Shullsburg, WI and Brian Hochberger of Dubuque; three grandchildren, Holli Hochberger, Tyler (special friend Heather Eastlick) Hochberger and Justin (Sara) Hochberger; one great grandchild, Sophie; her sister, Betty Moran of Rock Island, IL; and two sisters in law, Joan Hynes of Iowa City, IA, and Judith “Lorene” Hynes of Dubuque.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Jim and Dick Hynes, a sister, Mary (Joe) Gassman, a sister in infancy, and a brother-in-law, John Moran.

Memorials may be made to Stonehill Care Center or Hospice of Dubuque.

Kay’s family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque and the 3rd floor nurses at Stonehill Care Center for taking such good care of her.

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

Richard C. Jahn

Richard C. Jahn, 92, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2018 at Stonehill Care Center, surrounded by family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rev. Dwayne Thoman will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 4, at Hoffmann Schneider Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1640 Main St., Dubuque, where there will be a prayer service at 6 p.m.

Rich was born October 5, 1926 in Dubuque, to Walter and Amelia (Tschirgi) Jahn. He grew up on Dubuque’s North End, often sharing fond memories of growing up in a tight-knit working family. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1944. He later met the love of his life, Joan (Frommelt) Jahn and started a family of his own. Rich always worked hard to make his family and others their best self. He had a special way of bringing out the best qualities in others. He worked 42 years at the Dubuque Pack.

Throughout his life, he was an involved athlete. He played baseball for the Minor League Cubs in Fayetteville, NC, played in four fast pitch world tournaments, won two senior National bowling tournaments (in Syracuse, NY and Reno, NV), and he was honored in three Hall of Fames for bowling, softball, and Wisconsin Beagle Clubs. Rich loved being a Cubs fan and was happy he watched them win the World Series. While Rich had a strong passion to be the best in any sport he was participating in, he had an even stronger passion to help others succeed. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and shared these talents with his children, grandchildren, nephews, and many hunting buddies.

Rich was a dedicated and active member in the community; he was a great bingo caller for the KC’s and Sacred Heart Parish for 60 years. He was part of the group that formed the Willowa Beagle Club in Platteville, WI, participated in the Power of Prayer (of which he was an original member, and made house calls for St. Vincent Society. He was naturally selfless and kind toward anyone he encountered. In retirement he enjoyed spending time with family/friends, cooking, gardening, fishing, hunting, and playing cards. He was proud of the life he built through hard work, determination, and love. It was common place for Rich to share his excitement and joy whenever something positive happened for his family. The running laugh for years was when he addressed his family members with a “Doctor” title before saying their name, and he was honored with the titile “Dr. Jahn” by his family for his wealth of knowledge in nature and everyday life.

Rich is survived by his children, Tom Jahn, Carol (Allan) Riesbeck, Laura (Jerry) Nameth, Bob (Rosalie) Jahn, and Terry (June) Jahn; nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; his sister, Anne Powers; and sister in law, Marge Jahn.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan, his daughter, Mary Kay Jahn; his grandson, Aaron Jahn; two sons in law, Dick Radloff and Dr. Robert B. Hatcher; and his siblings, Roger Jahn, Helen Vorwald, Murella Ramm, Adele DiNova, and Eugene Jahn.

In lieu of flowers, a Rich Jahn Memorial Fund has been established.

The family would like to thank the staff at Stonehill Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for their loving care of Rich.

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

Gina M. Danner

Gina M. Danner, 59, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 27th at home surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 2, 2018 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church with Rev. David Schatz officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2018 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 p.m.

Gina was born on July 22, 1959 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of William “Bill” and Joyce (Pusateri) Huss. She graduated from Wahlert High School in 1977 and remained lifelong friends with many classmates. On September 19, 1987, Gina married the love of her life, Kevin J. Danner. Together they celebrated thirty-one memorable years of marriage and were blessed with three daughters, Ashley, Alyssa and Alexandra “Ali”.

She went to work at Dubuque Orthodontics Associates for several years before deciding to take a break to raise her three daughters at home. If raising three daughters did not keep her busy enough, Gina also opened a small gift shop located in the Ice Harbor Emporium and The Fussy Lady. In addition, she worked side by side with her husband owning and operating Tri A Transportation trucking company for twelve years. Gina returned to Dubuque Orthodontics Associates after a nearly 20-year break and was very devoted to her job, even through her difficult treatments.

Gina enjoyed following her daughters’ activities and was their #1 cheerleader through sports and life. She always found time to volunteer at St. Columbkille School and church functions. She enjoyed walking for exercise and would often walk in the mornings before work with her husband Kevin and good friend/neighbor Jeanie. Gina had an eye for decorating. She loved hosting family holidays and will be remembered for her tiny Christmas cookies and turning her home into a Christmas wonderland. You would often find Gina relaxing by her pool on hot summer days.
Gina will always be remembered as the best mom, wife, friend and “Stick” (a nickname she was given for her love of sticky buns). She will forever be held close to our hearts, reminding us “IT’S A GOOD DAY FOR A GOOD DAY”.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Kevin ; her daughters Ashley (fiancé’ Chris Esch) Danner, Alyssa (Jason) Leutzinger and Ali (Zach Althaus) Danner; her favorite grand-dog Gable Leutzinger; her parents Bill and Joyce Huss; her siblings Steve (Joanne) Huss, Todd (Kim) Huss, Sharon (Kelly) Meyers, Cara (Jim) Marek; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Barb (Jim) Jaeger, Robert (Kim) Danner, Nancy (Jeff) Schueller, Diane (Jim) Wuebker, Sharon (Rob) Welborn and Ellen Danner; many nieces and nephews and cherished friends.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Frank and Anna Pusateri; her paternal grandparents Marie (Art Huss) and Irvin Meyer and her mother and father-in-law, Harold and Arlene Danner.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque or the Michael W. Oglesby Foundation which aides in furthering pancreatic cancer research.

The Danner family wishes to express heartfelt thank you to Dr. Hermann and his staff at Grand River Medical Group and Hospice of Dubuque for their exceptional care throughout her journey.

Beverly Ann (Swank) Puccio

Beverly Ann (Swank) Puccio, 42, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on December 4, 2017.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Beverly was born on February 4, 1975 in Maquoketa, Iowa the daughter of Garry “Gummer” Swank and Rose Ealy. She attended Maquoketa Community Schools until she moved to Dubuque. She married Joseph Walter Puccio Jr. on September 11, 2009 in Dubuque.

She loved her family and her dog; was a real good prankster and enjoyed helping others and having fun.

Beverly is survived by her children Fabian Eric Swank, Britany Joe Heidersheit, Dean James Hastings, Jr., and Deanna Marie Heidersheit. Her parents Garry and Rose Swank. Siblings, Naomi (Mark) Dague, Violettia (James) Dague, Carrie Swank-Loper along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her son Daniel James Hastings; her significant other Dean James Hastings Sr., maternal and paternal grandparents, 3 aunts and 4 uncles.

She will be greatly missed. Thank you from the entire Swank family.

Karen M. Brown

Karen M. Brown, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and formerly of Olathe, KS passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, at Hospice House in Hiawatha, Iowa.

Karen was born December 10, 1953 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Earl and Rosemary (Kramer) Tegeler. She attended Xavier Grade School and graduated from Beckman High School in Dyersville with the class of 1972. Karen worked for various companies in Cedar Rapids as an accountant and most recently at OMC in Olathe, KS.

Karen was a strong and passionate person love by her family and those around her. She loved to travel and go on road trips with friends, do it yourself projects, knitting, laugh and to make those around her laugh. Her life has not always been easy, but she has always managed to make the best of things.

After several trial and errors at love, she married her childhood sweetheart, Brian Brown. Brian took care of Karen and did his very best to make her comfortable prior to cancer taking her to her maker on October 29, 2018.

Karen is survived by her husband, Brian, a step son, Scott Brown and his son, Xander of Edgerton, KS, her siblings: Mark Tegeler of Dyersville, Linda (Dan) Hoerner of Dubuque, Janice (Mark) Furst of Ft, Atkinson, WI and Gary Tegeler of Dubuque, in-laws, outlaws, her best friend, Carolyn Walsh, nieces & nephews: Jeff & Jodi Tegeler, Carlie & Gretta Hoerner, Britta, Tenley, Gretchen Haraldson, great niece, Maddie Tegeler and two great nephews: Max Tegeler and Ivar Spring.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister-in-law, Deb Tegeler.

Karen had touched the lives of many, is loved and will be greatly missed.

Per Karen’s wishes, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the charity of choice in memory of her.

Darrald Lee Carr

Darrald Lee Carr, 71, of Maquoketa, passed away Oct. 27, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque after suffering a cardiac arrest a few days earlier.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Carson Celebration of Life Center, Maquoketa. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at United Church of Christ Church, Maquoketa. Burial will be at a later date at Sutton Cemetery.

Darrald was born Aug. 21, 1947, to Dillon and Lynne Opal (Wagner) Carr. He attended rural schools, then Maquoketa Community School, graduating in 1967.

He lived almost all his life in Fulton, a few miles north of Maquoketa.

Darrald was very proud to have worked 41 years as a meat cutter in the Fareway Meat Department in Maquoketa. He retired in 2007.

He was a 59-year-old bachelor when he met and married Geni (Lister) Niess 7-7-07. He became an immediate grandpa.

Darrald is survived by his wife Geni and her daughters Jamie (Erik) Kotewa of Lewistown, Ill., Monica (Brandon) VanDeWalle of Madison, Wis., and Allison (Tony) Bock of Baldwin, Iowa; eight grandchildren, Mallory, Casey, Declan, Chamberly, Sofia, Connor, Coral and Marisol; siblings Patsy Krantz, Barbara Watters and Gerald Carr, all of Maquoketa; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws, Donald Krantz, Allan Watters and Deanna Carr.

Through the gift of tissue donation, Darrald will continue to help others.

In lieu of expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to the family.

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

Dennis M. Sheehan

Dennis M. “Denny” Sheehan left us for the racetrack in the sky on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the St. Andrew Cemetery, Tennyson. Friends and family may call from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Potosi, and on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

His parents, Eugene F. and Jean (Patterson) Sheehan, welcomed dad into the world on October 21, 1941. Dad spent his early life exploring the hills and valleys of Millville. He attended attended Potosi High School. Dad joined the U.S. Army on January 7, 1959. He went to Jump School and completed 26 jumps before being honorably discharged on December 31, 1964. After the Army, he went on to race stockcars with his buddies, the Valentine brothers. Dad competed in hundreds of Hillclimbs, along with the Wilwert family. However, it was the outdoors in which he would eventually spend millions of hours hunting and fishing.

Dad married Mom, Beth Maahs, on October 2, 1976. He worked way too many years at what was once the Dubuque Pack, but was lucky enough to work at Wilwert Golf Carts until his retirement. Dad always had a story to tell. If Dad taught us one thing, it was to live life to the fullest, go on adventures, and take that risk.

The “Old Man” will be forever missed by his wife, Beth; his daughter, Jodi Shemak; his son, Eugene “Bear” Sheehan; three two-legged grandchildren: Lane, Bekka, and Kaydee Shemak; three four-legged grandchildren: Scrappy, X, and Finn; a son-in-law, Tim Shemak; a sister-in-law, Nancy Muench; a cousin, Irma Lucid, and many extended family and friends.

While we cry for him, we are comforted knowing he has been reunited with his “Little Buddy” Terry Valentine.

In lieu of plants and flowers a Dennis M. “Denny” Sheehan Memorial Fund has been established. The Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory of Potosi is entrusted with his services.

Online condolences: www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

Vi M. Hanson

Vi M. Hanson, 98, of Dubuque passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Luther Manor Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 31, at the Church of the Resurrection. Entombment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 to 10:15 a.m., Wednesday at the Church. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road is in charge of the arrangements.

Vi was born on November 15, 1919 in Dubuque, the daughter of John C. and Susan M. (Welsch) Haxmeier. She married Harvey J. Hanson on February 26, 1946 at the Church of the Nativity. He preceded her in death on March 17, 1984.

Vi was an avid Cubs fan. She loved to travel, play euchre and play the piano.

Vi volunteered for many years at Mercy Hospital. During her time there she happily crocheted hundreds of baby caps for newborns, along with other duties.

She was a member of the Church of the Resurrection, where she also volunteered for many years.

Surviving are her children, Richard (Kathy) Hanson, of Dubuque, Patricia Eisbach, of Hillsborough, North Carolina, Mary (Ernest) Radies, of Marion, Iowa, Sandy (Rick) Grothe, of Peosta, Dave (Nancy) Hanson, of Dubuque and Dee (Brian) Collins, of Dubuque; 11 grandchildren, Jodi (Mark) Beringer, Jeff (fiance, Jackie) Hanson, Shelly Eisbach, Tracy (John) Erdelyi, Paula (Eric) Bahl, Sarah (Matt) Bell, Mark (Abby) Grothe, Michelle Hanson, Elizabeth “Liz” Hanson, Carrie Collins and Theresa Collins; 10 great- grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Virginia (Bob) Budde; and many nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Dawn Eisbach; 2 brothers, Arnold and Julian Haxmeier; 4 sisters, Martha Zieser, Mary Knockel, Sedalia Callahan and Armella Bailey; a son-in-law, Edmund Eisbach; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Hilda Haxmeier, Jeanette Haxmeier, Joseph Knockel, Vincent, Robert, Francis, Louis and James Hanson.

Memorials may be given to Luther Manor, Mt. Pleasant Home or Hospice of Dubuque.

Special thank you to the nurses and staff at Luther Manor, Mt. Pleasant Home and Hospice of Dubuque for their compassionate care.

James C. Sutton

James C. “Jim” Sutton, age 89, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at home, surrounded by his loving family. To honor James’ life, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, November 2, 2018, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 1199 Main Street, with Rev. John Taylor officiating. To celebrate James’ life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m., until 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

James was born on September 4, 1929, in Lexington, Mississippi, son of William “Billy” and Gertrude (O’Neal) Sutton.

James was born and raised in Mississippi, where he developed a strong work ethic, that would lead him to devote 45 years of his life to the Illinois Central Railroad. He began working at work at age 15 and it would take him from Mississippi to Springfield, Illinois and then to Galena, Illinois and on to Dubuque in 1958. It was here that he and Ruby chose to stay and raise their children. James retired from the railroad in 1988, at age 60, never missing a single day of work. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Ruby Richmond, on May 31, 1952, in Lexington, and he and his bride would be blessed with 63 years together and 8 adoring children, before Ruby was sadly called home ahead of him on September 18, 2015. James was an extremely social person, with an expert degree in the “BS” department, which made him loveable and irresistible to everyone around him. He was also well known, but not quite as loved, for holding up traffic on his 10 mph car rides around town to check out everything that was going on in the area, while stopping to visit family and friends along the way. When some welcomed free time around the house made its way into his day, James could easily be found out in the bright sunshine, putting his “green thumb” to work in the garden, tending to his flower beds, or simply sitting on the front porch chewing on one of his favorite cigars. James never shied away from a hard days work, and could do anything from carpentry projects to electrical and plumbing jobs, as long as someone was willing to show him how to do it just once, he truly was a “Jack of all Trades”. We are deeply saddened at the loss of such a loving, kind, excellent example of what a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother should be, but we will do our best to carry on his tradition of hard work and taking time to really get to know people, and use those skills to make the world around us a little better place for everyone.

Those left to cherish James’ memory include

his children,
David (Excelsa) Sutton,
Kathy Sutton,
Lynn Sutton,
Allen Sutton,
and Daniel Sutton, all of Dubuque, IA;

his 6 grandchildren,
Maria (Suzette) Sutton, Jay (Melissa) Sutton, Vanessa L. Williams, Jessica Sutton, Kevin Williams Jr., and Nathan Williams;

his 13 great-grandchildren,
Tayah, Mason, J.J., LaTrease, Ezeikel, Elijah, Ja’Kam, Namir’rah, Lakelyn, Landon, Jordan, Zariah and Kobe;

and a sister,
Gertrude Torrey, Lexington, MS.

James was preceded in death by his parents; his adoring wife, Ruby Sutton; a daughter, Connie Sutton; and two sons, James Sutton Jr. and Gary Sutton.

James’ family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has helped care for James, especially Dr. Cao, and the nurses and staff of Above and Beyond Hospice, their kindness, compassion and professional attention was greatly appreciated.

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

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

LaVonne M. Breen

LaVonne M. “Bonnie” Breen, 71 of Dubuque, passed away on October 26th, 2018 at Unity Point Finley Hospital.

Funeral Service will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday October 31st at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with Rev Rodney Allers officiating. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 30th at the funeral home and after 9:00 a.m on Wednesday until time of service.

Bonnie was born on July 23, 1947 in Dubuque the daughter of Floyd and Cecelia (Ruden) Sabers. She graduated from Wahlert Catholic High School in 1965 and NICC School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Mercy Medical Center in the Emergency Room as a charge nurse for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed playing cards and rooting on the Chicago Bears and White Sox. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and her faithful companion “Kujo”

Bonnie is survived by her daughter Jodi Breen-King, her daughter-in-law Chris Breen and grandchildren Alex Breen, Savannah King, Jayden King, Hayley Breen, Natalie Breen, and Nathan Breen, her siblings, Sandra Helbing, Bill (Judy) Sabers, Juanita (Roger) Kremer, Rick Sabers, Steve (Leann) Sabers and Julie Sabers.

She was preceded in death by her parents a son Chad, a brother Mike Sabers, twin sisters in infancy Judy and Janet, a brother-in-law Harold Helbing, and a nephew Dale Sabers.

In lieu of flowers a Bonnie Breen memorial fund has been established.

Bonnies family would like to thank the Doctors and staff at Tri State Dialysis along with the nurses and staff at Ennoble Manor and especially her sister Nita, for all the care and compassion they gave to Bonnie.

Emma M. Parkin

Emma M. Parkin, 94, of Dubuque died Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 pm Sunday at the Church of the Nativity with a parish wake service at 5:30.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Church of the Nativity followed by burial at Center Grove Cemetery.

Emma was born September 28, 1924 in North Buena Vista, Iowa, daughter of Frederick and Anna (Zimmer) Link.

Our mom was an amazing fireball of energy and love. She managed her life to be just what she wanted. Mom was born in a log cabin. She played shortstop on a softball team, waterskied, danced the swing, and was seriously a great cook.

On May 3, 1947, she married Richard “Dick” Parkin at Holy Ghost Church. He affectionately referred to her as the “Sarge.” Somehow his solid quiet English nature worked with her outgoing German nature. He preceded her in death on March 17, 1998.

During WWII, she worked at the Battery Factory making batteries for the Armed Forces and later was a waitress at Leiser’s for over 30 years. She loved waiting on people
Mom and Dad had many fond memories going to Big Birch Lake and catching sunnies and bass.

Emma was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed feeding her flock. She also enjoyed quilting and being the boss player at Euchre.

Besides being an active member of Nativity Church, you could find her there every Monday night setting up the tables and playing bingo.

She is survived by a daughter, Mary (Marshal Martin) Parkin of Dubuque; a son, Tom (Micki) Parkin of Dubuque; Grandchildren, Drew Jessica and Ben Martin; Wes (Kayte) Parkin, Sarah (Jared) Ohrt, Brian Parkin and Rachel (fiancé Andy Heinz) Parkin; great grandchildren, Tyler Kiner; Adam, Jane and Seth Parkin; and Jayden and Maddie Ohrt. She is also survived by a sister in law, Ginny Link.

She was also preceded in death by her sisters and brothers in law Dorothy and Art Frommelt, Agnes and George Theis, Katie and Buzz Rupp, and Joan and Bernie Schmitt; brothers and sisters in law, Frederick and Pearl Link, Walter and Rita Link, Alvin and Beth Link and Roger Link, and four siblings in infancy, Ralph, Celeste, Mary Jane and Michael Link.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque, especially Tammy and Peggy; the nurses and staff at Unity Point Health-Finley, and Nativity Parish, especially Becky and Fr. Jim.

Sherman G. Hutton

Sherman George “Skip” Hutton III passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 10:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Resurrection Church, 4300 Asbury Road in Dubuque with Fr. Andrew Upah officiating. Military honors will be accorded by members of the Dubuque Marine Corps League. Burial will be in East Dubuque Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday and from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Resurrection Church. The parish scripture service will be at 3:00 p.m. Monday.

The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is in charge of arrangements.

Skip was born June 30, 1937 in Dubuque, Iowa to Sherman Jr. and Lillian (Koester) Hutton. He graduated from East Dubuque High School in 1955.

He married Mary Lou (McClain) Hutton on January 27, 1962 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. They celebrated 56 years of marriage and were blessed with four children.

His love of sports showed in the many ball teams he played with and many, many rounds of golf he played. After high school, Skip signed with the White Sox organization as a pitcher. Skip served in the Army in Stuttgart, Germany and played on a winning baseball team for the 7th Army in 1958-1959. He played on baseball teams for Lange’s Insurance and played in four World Fast Pitch Softball Tournaments. He also played for many local teams including the Lux Club, Kall Inn, Interstate Power Co., Halls and many more. Skip played in the Kiwanis Softball Tournament in 1987. He was elected to the Dubuque Fast Pitch Hall of Fame in 1986 and also served as President of the organization for 6 years.

Skip retired from Interstate Power Company/Alliant Energy after 43 years. He then worked as a ranger at The Meadows Golf Course for 17 years. Skip was recognized as Volunteer of the Year at Hillcrest Family Services where he volunteered at Reflections in the Park for 16 years.

Skip was a people person who brightened the lives of most everyone he met. He was always smiling and loved swapping stories with great friends. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou; four children, David (Judy) Hutton of Indianola, Stephen (Michelle) Hutton of Muscatine, Ann (Kimball) Behning of Springville, Sara (Steve) Bye of Plainfield, IL; seven grandchildren Ryan (Ashley), Alex, Adam, Peter, and Joshua Hutton, Riley and Brady Bye; four great-grandchildren William, London, Oliver and Adrian Hutton; sister-in-law Connie Hutton of Albuquerque, NM; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Patricia (Hutton) Burgmeier, brother-in-law Jack Burgmeier, brother Michael Hutton, mother-in-law Sally Kirk, and his nephews Ted Burgmeier and Andrew Burgmeier.

In lieu of flowers, a Skip Hutton memorial has been established.

The family would like to extend deepest appreciation to the oncology staff at Medical Associates, to Resurrection Parish and staff, and to Hospice of Dubuque.

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

Daniel A Schriver

Daniel Arden Schriver, at the young age of 45, was taken from us far too soon on October 23, 2018, surrounded by his loving family, in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Dan was born in Dubuque, beautiful son of Michelle, adored grandson of Arden & Dorothy. 5 years later in Scottsdale, Arizona, along came his little brother Ian, and our family was complete. Mom and the boys moved to Florida in 1986, and a whole new adventure began.

Dan became the proud dad of Danny & Kennedy, proud uncle to Liz and Ella Grayce, brother-in-law to Adriayn, and great uncle to Iris. He went on to start his own business, and loved what he was doing. His customers are missing him already. Our hearts are shattered today at the loss of our precious Dan, but we take comfort in the fact that Dan is now free of his earthly ailments that he has faced with such courage and strength, and that he is now resting in eternal peace, probably having a beer with ‘gramps’.

The family would like to thank the professionals at Lawnwood Regional Trauma Center & Heart Institute, the University of Miami Life Alliance Organ Recovery Team, St. Lucie Fire Rescue, and the wonderful medical staff at Lawnwood for their compassionate care and concern. Dan saved two lives today with his generous donation of the gift of life. We are most proud.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Thomas J. Reiss

Thomas James Reiss, 31, of Waterloo, formerly of Dubuque, died Saturday, October 20, 2018 at his home.

He was born November 23, 1986 in Dubuque, son of T. Peter Reiss and Lynda R. Hoefflin. He graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 2005. He was employed with Modern Builders, Service Roofing, and Tyson Foods.

Survived by: his son, James Peter Reiss of Waterloo; father, Peter Reiss of Cedar Falls; mother, Lynda Hoefflin of Dubuque; two sisters, Nicole (Kevin) King of Waterloo and Teresa (Kyle) Baker of Cedar Falls; Godfather, Mike (Linnie) Reiss of Dubuque; Godmother, Lorna (John) Davis of Dubuque; aunts, Elaine (Doug Blong) Reiss of Dubuque and Mary Jo (Jay) McDonald of Bellevue; uncles, Mark Reiss of Baytown, TX, Tony (Kay) Reiss of La Motte, Dennis Reiss of St. Catherine, Larry (Lynne) Hoefflin of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, and Lance (Sharon) Hoefflin of Austin, MN; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by: paternal grandparents, Carl and JoAnn Reiss; maternal grandparents, Louis and Leone Hoefflin; and an aunt, Anne Reiss Holder.

Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 at Richardson Funeral Service with burial in Hillside Cemetery, both in Cedar Falls. Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29 at the funeral home and also for one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be directed to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

Condolences may be left at www.richardsonfuneralservice.com.

Tom was truly a loving father to his son, who will miss his childish ways. He was an avid gamer and Trekkie. Tom enjoyed discussing science, pondering the universe, and debating any of life’s points. His mechanical ingenuity and curiosity enabled him to repair most everything. Tom will be missed.

Harlan G. Doty

Harlan G. Doty Sr. 82, of Dubuque Specialty Care and formerly of 2700 Matthew John Dr. and 2943 Washington St., passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 following a long battle with dementia. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 29, 2018 at Holy Spirit Parish Holy Ghost Church with Rev. Andrew Awotwe-Mensah officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery with military honors accorded by the American Legion Post #6 of Dubuque. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd. where a parish scripture wake service will be recited at 6:30 p.m.

Harlan was born on March 25, 1936 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Harold and Madeline (Blakeman) Doty. He was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School and a U.S. Navy veteran. On October 9, 1956, Harlan married Kathleen “Kay” Droeszler at St. Patrick’s Church, Garryowen, IA. Harlan was a dedicated machinist for John Deere Dubuque Works for 34 years. He was involved in ergonomics, recreation committees, a union steward, and you were blessed to have him tell you one of his many John Deere stories. He was a very proud union man. He retired in 1994, and then spent the next 20 years as an ambassador “tour guide” for the company.

Playing baseball was an important part of Harlan’s life. He played for Dubuque Senior High School in his early years and then coached his son’s and grandson’s teams. In 2004, Harlan received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Dubuque Independent League for his dedication and involvement in the league from 1968 to 2004. On February 4, 2012, he was inducted into the Dubuque Area Labor Hall of Fame. Harlan was a member of Holy Ghost Church for over 60 years, the UAW Local 94 and American Legion Post #6 of Dubuque. He coached for many years in the Independent League and the Dubuque semi-pro league. He also volunteered for the Washington Tool Library and North End Neighborhood Association. Most of all, Harlan enjoyed the many hours with his family on the river floating in their pontoon houseboat. We are very much in sorrow at the loss of our dear husband, dad and grandpa, but we feel thankful and comfort in knowing that he is free from health issues which has plagued him for many months.

Surviving are his lovely wife of 62 years, who he dearly cherished, Kay of Dubuque; his children Harlan (Becky) Doty Jr., James (Shari) Doty and Jil (Mark) VanCleave all of Dubuque, Jeff (Shelly) Doty of Runnells, IA, Jodi (Colin) Sweeney of Dubuque, IA and Sandy (Jeff) Wall of Holmen, WI; his grandchildren Jacob (Morgan) and Luke Doty, Eric, Megan and Ryan Doty, Haley and Conner VanCleave, Liz Smith, Caitlin, Carsen and D.J. Doty, Austin Jennings, Tiffany Doty, Dylan and Morgan Sweeney, Mikayla, Kelsey and Emily Wall; his great grandchildren, Adriana and Alaina Smith.

He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Madeline Doty; step-mother, Arnolda (Zenner) Doty; an infant brother; and his mother and father-in-law, Ralph and Imelda Droeszler.

Memorials may be given to the Harlan Doty memorial fund or Hospice of Dubuque.

The Doty family wishes to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at Dubuque Specialty Care, especially Sally, the Hospice of Dubuque team and Dr. Matthew Kirkendall and Kate for all their incredible care and support.