Obituaries Archive

Lester J. Yutzy

Lester J. Yutzy, 93, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018, at home.

Services will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2018, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Rd., where friends may greet the family from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. Pastor Bill Rector will officiate. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #6.

Lester was born on December 11, 1924 in Reno County, KS, the son of John and Susan (Mast) Yutzy. Lester enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 where he served in the Burma China India Campaign with the 209th Combat Engineers. He was a member of the battalion who became members of Merrill’s Marauders for a final battle to eliminate the occupied territory of the enemy in Burma. He received the Purple Heart and other citations. He was a lifetime member of the DAV and American Legion.

He married Eileen Anderson on April 28, 1958. Lester was employed in service and management at several supper clubs and at Sears and Montgomery Ward until his retirement.

Lester volunteered as a driver for the Dubuque Cancer Society. He was a devoted blood donor, and also served on some organizations at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Dubuque.

He enjoyed boating, snowmobiling, motorcycling, gardening, and traveling. He was an avid fan of the Cubs, White Sox, and Chicago Bears. Lester loved being with his children and grandchildren.

Lester is survived by his wife, Eileen; his children, John (Linda) Yutzy of Iowa City, Kathleen (Jim) Oldham of Chapin, SC, Robin Buchanan of Overland Park, KS, and Donna (Bill) Rector of Flower Mound,TX; his grandchildren, Emma, Olivia, and Nicholas Yutzy, and Katie, Kirby, and Charlie Rector; his sister-in-law, Dorothy Yutzy of Sugar Creek, OH; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Roman and Eli; and his sisters-in-law, Grace and Frances.

The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be given to the Salvation Army or Hospice of Dubuque.

Lester’s family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque, especially Cindy, and the Skilled Nursing staff at Mercy Medical Center.

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

Brian S. Arnold

Brian S. Arnold, 58, of Key West passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2018, while on vacation in Duluth, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Rev. Rodney Allers officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery with the Key West Fire and Dubuque County Fire Fighters Ceremony of the Four Fives. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 20th at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Key West Fire & EMS and Dubuque County Fire Fighters will assemble at 6:30 p.m.

Brian was born on December 5, 1959, in Manchester, Iowa, the son of Melvin F. and Alice M. (Claus) Arnold. He married Annette Kramer on June 4, 1983, at St. John the Baptist Church in Peosta, IA, and they celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary this summer. Brian was employed with the State of Iowa Department of Transportation for 35 years, retiring on December 31, 2014.

Brian was involved with the Key West Fire Department for 39 years after joining the department as a volunteer firefighter in 1979. He served as Chief since 1999. Brian obtained his Paramedic Certification in 2004 and was instrumental in Key West adding emergency medical and ambulance services. He was the recipient of the IEMSA Volunteer – EMS Provider of the Year award in 2007. He was involved in various County committees including the Dubuque County 911 Board, Dubuque County Public Safety Commission, Emergency Planning Committee, and was a member of the Dubuque County Firefighters Association and Dubuque County EMS Association having served as past president in both groups. He was a member of the Iowa Fire Chiefs Association serving as a Board member and past president from 2008-2015, and was on the State Team of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Surviving are his wife, Annette; two sons, Nick (Kate Small) Arnold and Zach (Katie Schober) Arnold, both of Key West; four grandchildren Riley, James, Emma and Alice “Ali”; a brother Mark (Donita) Arnold, of Dubuque, a sister, Deb (Steve) Pascoe, of Beaver Dam, WI; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; and two sisters-in-law, Agnes (Steve) Steffen, and Jan (Larry) Phillips, of Peosta, IA.

He was preceded in death by his father on April 27, 1977; his mother on October 25, 2017; father and mother in law, Bernard Kramer on December 18, 1966, and Bernice Kramer on September 29, 1985, and a brother in law, Marty Kramer on February 14, 1993.

Family was very important to Brian and he enjoyed time spent with them at get-togethers, holidays and on fishing trips. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, taking Riley to school, giving tractor rides and just being “Grandpa”. He enjoyed working in his garage on his tractors and his 1947 International antique fire truck. He also enjoyed planting and harvesting season on the O’Brien farm.

The family would like to thank the Fredenberg Fire Department, Tim Wagner from Hi-Banks Resort, the St. Louis County, MN, Sheriff’s Department, and Chaplain Paule Barbeau for their expert care, compassion and kindness during this most difficult time. Also, thank you to the members of the Key West Fire Department for their support and to everyone for their kind comments on social media. The response has been overwhelming and appreciated.

A Brian S. Arnold Memorial Fund has been established.

Irene Hauber

Irene “Renee” (Regan) Hauber, age 71, of Richland Center passed away to be with our Savior on Saturday, July 14, 2018 following a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Renee was born in Dubuque, IA on September 14, 1946, the daughter of John and Veronica (Lex) Regan. She graduated high school in 1964 from Holy Cross High School in Holy Cross, IA. After graduation, Renee worked as a Dental Assistant for James McKay DDS. She married Thomas Hauber in 1969 and moved to Richland Center in 1983 after purchasing Center Lanes bowling center which she owned and managed until 1994. Renee worked as a manager at the Ramada White House and Dewey’s Dugout until her retirement in 2016.

The youngest of 9 children, Renee grew up an Iowa farm girl in Rickardsville, IA. She lived a generous and selfless life, always putting others before herself. She loved spending time with family and friends, especially her 6 grandkids.

Renee is survived by her two children: son, Erin (Stephanie) Hauber; daughter, Amy (Greg) Schoepp and by 6 grandchildren: Anna, Henry, and Charles Hauber; Treyton, Jayden, and Regan Schoepp. Renee is also survived by two brothers, John (Maureen) Regan and James (Sandy) Regan, and 5 sisters, Mary (Carl) Lange, Katie (Perly) Reeg, and Jeanne (LeRoy) Reeg, and Margaret (Kenneth) Kurth, and Alice (Jack) Rhomberg, and many cherished nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Renee was preceded in death by her parents, John and Veronica (Lex) Regan, brother, Thomas Regan, and brother-in-law, John “Jack” Rhomberg and close friend, Al Spry.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Noon at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center. Visitation will be held at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until the time of service at Noon. Friends and family are invited to a complimentary lunch at Phoenix Center in Richland Center after Celebration of Life services. On line condolences can be made at www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com

Janet G. (Link) Winn

Janet Grace (Link) Winn, formerly of Balltown, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Red Bluff, California.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 468 Balltown Road, Balltown, Iowa, on Friday, July 27. A Memorial Service celebrating Janet’s life will be held at 7 p.m. with Br. Stephen Markham officiating. Burial will follow in St. Francis of Assisi Parish Cemetery in Balltown.

Janet is survived by her husband, David D. Winn, of Red Bluff, California; mother, Alice Link, of Dubuque, Iowa; brothers, Allan (Alice) Link and Loras (Tammy) Link, of Balltown, Iowa; sisters, Carol (Ron) LeGrand, of Dubuque, Iowa and LuAnn (Steve) Small, of Madrid, Iowa; brother-in-law, Philip (JoAnn) Winn, of Monroe, N.C.; sisters-in-law, Nancy (Dennis) Alt, of Hudson, Iowa, and Janan Winn, of Iowa City, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Sylvester Link; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Delbert and Jeanette Winn; sister-in-law, Christine Winn; and brother-in-law, Alan Winn.

The Hoffmann Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Eileen Pauly

Eileen Pauly, 98, formerly of 2035 Delaware St., passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Stonehill Care Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 23, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Rev. Steven Rosonke will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road, where there will be a prayer service at 4 p.m.

Eileen was born September 15, 1919 in Iowa, the daughter of William and Mamie (Klein) Lammer. She married Ralph G. Pauly Sr. in St. Joseph, Missouri. He preceded her in death in 1968.

Eileen’s faith was very important to her, and she was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. She was employed for 25 years at the Dubuque Packing Company. Eileen loved to stay active, golfing, walking everywhere she could, square dancing, and taking trips to the casino. She enjoyed playing cards with friends, attending bridge club, and volunteered her time for many organizations. Eileen was very independent and made sure to live life to the fullest. She was passionate about traveling, and visited many destinations around the world.

Eileen is survived by her daughter, Pam (Wayne) Kilburg of Dubuque; her daughter in law, Jeannine Pauly of Dubuque; her grandchildren, Christian (Jolynn) Kilburg of DeWitt, IA, Craig (Mia) Kilburg of Jacksonville, FL, Laura (James) Pauly-Sievers of Kieler, WI and their children, Alyssa, Ryan, Olivia, and Xander, and David (Roxanna) Pauly of Iowa City, IA and their daughter Scarlett.

Eileen was preceded in death by her husband; her son, Ralph Pauly Jr. in 2005; her siblings; and her in-laws.

The family would like to thank the staff at Stonehill Care Center, and Hospice of Dubuque.

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

Roger A. Anderson

Roger A. Anderson, 81, of Delmar, Iowa, a follower of Christ, was received into glory by his Savior on July 16, 2018 at the Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Those left to honor Roger’s memory include: his wife of 60 years, Elaine Anderson of Delmar, IA and his children Dave Anderson of Maquoketa, IA, Laurie (Jon) Thomsen of Oxford Junction, IA, Deb (Ken) Carr of Estero, FL, Steve (Laura) Anderson of Delmar and Jim (Terri) Anderson of Maquoketa. Also he will be lovingly remembered by 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a list of friends too long to name.

Roger Andrew Anderson was born on November 18, 1936 in Preston, Iowa, to Andy Andrew and Bernice (Koch) Anderson. After high school graduation, he served his country in the U.S. Army as a carpenter. He married Elaine Calkins and they had five children. Roger had worked at Caterpillar in Mt. Joy for more than 28 years until retirement. In retirement, he worked for the Genesis Medical Center in DeWitt in the Maintenance Department for over ten years.

Roger was passionate about the outdoors and was an avid hunter and trapper, much to the dismay of the local raccoons, muskrats and squirrels. As a beloved father, he passed on his respect for nature to his children.

In the last year of his life, Roger became a follower of Christ. He enjoyed attending First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa and reading his Bible. We honor the man who honored God with his heart until he heard the call to heaven.

A celebration of Roger’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 28 at First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 – 11am at the church. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will be held at the Miles, Iowa cemetery. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Roger A. Anderson memorial fund has been established.

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

Michael A. Hanfeld

Michael A. “Mike” Hanfeld, 47, of Potosi, Wisconsin, died Monday, July 16, 2018, at UW-Hospital in Madison as the result of a sudden accident.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler with Rev. Bernard Rott and Rev. Richard Leffler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center where the parish wake service will be at 1:45 p.m. Friends may also call at the parish center from 9:00-10:15 a.m. Saturday before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is in charge of arrangements.

Mike was born on February 20, 1971, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Norm and Mary Jean (Brandt) Hanfeld. He married Tracy M. Westerlund on September 30, 2000, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler. Mike was a captain at the Wisconsin Department of Corrections in Boscobel, Wisconsin.

Mike loved camping, fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He enjoyed music and was a Chicago Bears fan. Mike was a wonderful cook and often cooked for large groups. A hard worker, he was kind, generous and always on the go. Mike had the heart of his mother and two grandmothers and the strength and determination of his father and two grandfathers. He spent the last 21 years putting Tracy on a pedestal. Mike lived to make her the happiest wife in the world.

Survivors include his wife, Tracy, of Potosi; two daughters, Meagan (Steve) Caron, of Winona, WI, and Abigail (Austin) Chute, of Marion, IA; a son, Blake Matthew, of Potosi; his parents, Norm and Mary Jean Hanfeld, of Kieler; a brother, Tony (Leslie) Hanfeld, of Monona, WI; two grandchildren, Raena Helen Chute and Emrys Caron who is on the way; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Linda Westerlund, of Moline, IL; a brother-in-law, Todd (Shelley) Westerlund, of Cordova, IL; a sister-in-law, Tamara (Lee) Ahern, of Racine, WI; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald and Elaine Brandt and Alfred and Clara Hanfeld, and several uncles.

A Michael A. “Mike” Hanfeld Memorial Fund has been established.

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

Junior B. Thomas

Junior B. Thomas, age 78, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus at 4:50 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, 2018. To honor Junior’s life, a Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Tri-State Community Church, 12937 Derby Grange Road. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.

Junior was born on December 15, 1939, in Birmingham, Alabama, son of Elzie and Ruby (Stone) Thomas.

Junior was born, raised and spent the first 37 years of his life in Birmingham, AL, before moving to Milwaukee, WI, where he put down new roots for another 24 years. He eventually moved to Dubuque, IA, 16 years ago, and thoroughly enjoyed discovering the quiet life as he settled into retirement. Junior was a welder by trade and worked for Denny Warnock for many years, before moving on to Supersteel, which would be his last stop before retirement. Junior was a man who continually had a kind smile and a warm heart to share. He loved nothing more than to spend time with his great-grandchildren. Junior had an undeniable special bond with his granddaughter, Zolabeth, and loved every opportunity she would come to visit grandpa’s house and joyfully sit on his lap, or happily play with the horse and doll he lovingly kept there for her. He also enjoyed watching his great-grandchildren, Myla, Maverick, Zolabeth, Elsiemae and Violet, as they played with their continual collection of new toys which he so generously provided. Junior wished he could have seen his great-grandson, Josiah, grow into a young man, but was honestly thrilled to simply be able to hold him, and was honored to understand that Josiah Junior was named after him. He also loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom live out of state and was always excited to talk about their visits and phone calls. The family and friends of Junior, who know Jesus as their Lord and Savior rest assured that they will see him again soon, and that he is enjoying the glory and comfort of Jesus, awaiting the day when he will be reunited with us. We all love him so very much, and we rejoice that he is with his Savior in Heaven, though we will miss him greatly.

Those left to cherish Junior’s memory include

his children,
Kellie Duffin,
Patrick (Penny) Duffin,
Holly (Brian) Massman
and Michael (Tammy) Duffin;

his grandchildren,
Amanda (Haeyong) Jung, Elisabeth (Isaac) Barrientos, Annalise Yogerst, Melissa (Brent) Petersen, Jessica (Thom) Scharfenberg, Joshua Duffin, Allisa (John) Corfman, Caitlin (Nick) Glennon, Leah Massman, Jimmy Massman, Jonny Massman, Aspen Duffin, Regan Duffin and Jaden Duffin;

his great-grandchildren,
Eloise, Benjamin, Korra, Brent Jr., Brayden, Kaylee, Kendel, Olsen, Ivan, Myla, Maverick, Violet, Zolabeth, Elsiemae and Josiah Junior;

his brothers,
Jesse Thomas, Arizona
and James Thomas, Alabama;

and his extended family,
Henry (Maria) Yogerst, and their boys, Anastasios and Joshua, Menasha, WI.

Junior was preceded in death by his parents; 2 great-grandsons, Benjamin Yogerst and Dallas Duffin; and a brother, Daniel Thomas.

Douglas L. Staggs

Douglas L. Staggs, 22, of Dubuque died Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2018 at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd. with Deacon Bill Biver officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Doug was born November 20, 1995 in Dubuque, Iowa, son of James D. and Susan (Hagerty) Staggs.

Doug graduated from Hempstead High School in 2014. He worked at Arby’s for six years, serving the last three years as shift manager. He was excited about having just started a new job at Georgia Pacific.

Beloved by anyone who knew him, Doug was funny, smart, easy going, kind hearted, warm and genuine. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, was always respectful and caring of others, and was very conscientious and loving toward his parents. In his younger years, he was a talented artist and enjoyed drawing and drafting, as well as playing basketball and just shooting hoops with friends and family. Doug was a big St. Louis Cardinals fan and he enjoyed attending games with his family.

He is survived by his parents, James D. and Susan Staggs of Dubuque, and a brother, Dalton J. Staggs of Dubuque. Other survivors include his paternal grandmother, Juanita (Sagers) Staggs of Dubuque, numerous aunts and uncles and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Douglas King Staggs, maternal grandfather Louis Hagerty Jr., maternal grandmother, Colette (Donahue) Hagerty, and paternal uncle, John Staggs.

A Douglas Staggs memorial fund has been established.

The Staggs family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Dubuque Police Dept., Dubuque Fire Dept. and the paramedics.

Rosemary Catherine (Nieland) Neumann

Rosemary Catherine (Nieland) Neumann, 86, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 19, at Church of the Resurrection, 4300 Asbury Rd., Dubuque, where friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Rev. Andy Upah will officiate. Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens. Friends may also greet the family from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at Church of the Resurrection, where there will be a prayer service at 2:30 p.m. Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is entrusted with arrangements.

She was born April 26, 1932 in Luxemburg, Iowa. Rosie grew up in a farming community and moved to Dubuque with a group of girls that she stayed forever friends with. She married Gordon James Neumann on April 23, 1960.

She worked at Dubuque Pack in the ham and bacon department, then after getting married stayed home to raise their three children. She later worked for the Dubuque Community School administration building before retiring.

Rosie was one of the most energetic people you could have ever met until May of this year when Leukemia took control. You often would find her on the golf course and on her 86th birthday she had a hole in one. There wasn’t a card game that she couldn’t win, change the rules on, or create a new version of. Some of her most enjoyable times were spent with her Nieland family playing a loud rambunctious game of Euchre with some twist or crazy version. Often times she would be found around the city playing euchre tournaments or bridge.

She volunteered at numerous places in Dubuque, the hospital, the mission, the grand theater and the museum. She was a people person and always seemed to get someone to tell her who they were or “who they belonged to”. She bowled over the years and was a 600 club member and made many friends along the way.

Rosie had a garden every year that somehow managed to be ready way before anyone else’s. There were no such things as straight rows in her garden, somehow everything landed just where it was supposed to grow. She shared the wealth of this garden with many friends and neighbors.

Golfing became her passion in the last few years; she sure would not like it when they would get rained out – she would say that “sure goofed up her day”. She really looked forward to getting out on that course and she would walk the entire thing never settling for a ride in a cart.

Rosie had 5 grandchildren that would literally light up her face, from sharing Hawkeye games, or bean bag toss, or one of their sporting events which she rarely missed – and of course a game of cards whenever she could talk them into it. Josh, Monica, Ryan, Tyler and Amanda were her pride and joy.

Then came her great grandchildren and her legacy lives on – teaching them card games, and not letting them just win either, or reading a book, or just laughing with them she was always so excited to see or hear about their latest escapades. Charlie, Avery, Edith, Sophia, Lukas, Raylan and Crosby gave her hours of enjoyment and she couldn’t get enough of them.

Rosie will be sadly missed by her friends and family, but we all know she is playing cards at the big table in the heavens surrounded by many family members and friends, and she has found peace.

Rosie is survived by her husband Gordon, daughters: Dawne (Joe) OMeara, Michelle (Wayne Schnier) and son Kyle (Kelly) Neumann. Grandchildren: Josh (Alice) Habel, Monica (Bart) Sitarski, Ryan (Haley) Schnier, Tyler (Lauren) Neumann, Amanda (Tyler) Menhusen.
Great Grandchildren: Charlie and Edith Habel, Avery Schnier, Sophia and Lukas Sitarski, and Raylan and Crosby Neumann, brother Ray (Dana) Nieland, brothers in law: Richard Neumann, Gene (Kay) Neumann & Jim (Bev) Neumann. Numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren that she adored.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother Benjamin & Maria Magdalena Nieland, her in-laws William & Kathryn Neumann, her sister Armella Nuehring and her husband Kenny, her brothers LaVern and wife Coletta Nieland, Elmer and wife Adele Nieland, and Harold in infancy.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque during this difficult time especially Courtney, Amy, Peggy & Diane.

Mom you will forever take a part of us with you and a part of you will stay within each and everyone of us, until we join you in that card game in the heavens we will be smiling at the memories we have created together.

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

Mary Anne Kean

Mary Anne Kean, 96, of Stonehill Care Center, formerly of St. John Drive died Saturday, July 14, 2018.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 21, at Resurrection Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, July 20 at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Road.

Mary Anne was born on April 18, 1922 in Gregory, South Dakota, the daughter of Mathais A. and Anna L. (Matthews) Crilly. She attended high school in South Dakota and was a Clarke College graduate. In 1946 she married James J. Kean at Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Mary Anne was a secretary for the Rapid City US Airforce Training School during WWII. She later worked alongside her husband at their family photography business, Mould Studio, until her husband’s death on July 20, 1979. For 10 years she worked as costume director and cook with Sr. Mary Xavier at Clarke College. She was also employed as low vision coordinator at the Tri-State Blind Society.

Mary Anne was a longtime member of Resurrection Church and was involved in many church activities. She was a proud member of the Democrat Party. During the elections she worked tirelessly organizing election campaigns and volunteering at the polls.

She is survived by her sons, Jim (Joanne) Kean, of Dubuque, Pat (Josh Wallace) Kean of New York, NY., and Tom (Therese Ragatz) Kean of Dubuque; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her children, Joan Litzinger and John Kean; and her sister, Ellen McDonald.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Stonehill Care Center.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at Stonehill Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for their compassionate care.

Mark D. Oberhoffer

Mark D. Oberhoffer, 64, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Marsha Wilfong officiating. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Centralia, Iowa. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

Mark was born on August 5, 1953 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Carl and Marilyn (Aliesch) Oberhoffer. He graduated from Hempstead High School in 1972. On August 22, 1975, Mark married Peg McGovern at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.

His career in law enforcement spanned 33 years before his retirement in 2008 from the Dubuque County Sherriff’s Department.

Mark was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He was a fire arms instructor for Dubuque County and volunteered as a hunter safety instructor. Mark was a member of the Dubuque Soccer Alliance Executive board, the Kiwanis Club and Masonic Temple Metropolitan 49.

Surviving are his wife, Peg of Dubuque, IA; his children David (Trisha) Oberhoffer of Adel, IA, Dana (Casey) Cooney of North Liberty, IA and Ryan (Kristi) Oberhoffer of Dubuque, IA; his grandchildren Caleb, Carson and Joshua Oberhoffer, Keira Cooney, Owen and Theo Oberhoffer; his brothers Jeff (fiance’ Lori Cray) Oberhoffer and Jerry (Pat) Oberhoffer both of Asbury, IA; his sister-in-law Kay Oberhoffer of Dubuque, IA; his in-laws Fred McGovern, James (Susan) McGovern Ann (Loren) Dietrich, Mark McGovern, Kevin (Patty) McGovern, Loretta McGovern, Maureen (Rich) Smith, Patty (Cal) Zumbach, Michele (Ron) Bussan and Kristin (Dan) Doer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Michael and sister-in-law Paula Oberhoffer; and his father and mother-in-law Mark & Dorothy McGovern.

A Mark Oberhoffer memorial fund has been established.

Mark’s family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Dubuque Fire Department and Officer Cross.

The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Darlene A. O’Connor

Darlene A. O’Connor, 86, of Dyersville died Monday, July 16, 2018, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville. Visitation will continue Friday from 9 – 10 am at the funeral home prior to Mass. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2018, at St .Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Dennis Quint will officiate.

Darlene was born May 14, 1932, in New Vienna, Iowa, the daughter of Leo A. and Alvina (Bries) Meyer. She married Francis J. O’Connor on June 21, 1949, in New Vienna, Iowa, a marriage that lasted 65 years until Frank’s death in 2014.

Darlene was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who enjoyed cooking for her family and playing games with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include 3 children: Judy (Bill) Engler of Dyersville, Tom (Yong) O’Connor of Katy, TX, and Kris (Clint) Toennies of O’Fallon, IL; 5 grandchildren: Tim (Lindsay) O’Connor of Seattle, WA, Jennifer (Craig) Borchers of Mt. Pleasant, WI, Lisa Engler of Oakland, CA, Samantha and Grace Toennies of O’Fallon, IL; 1 great grandson, Donovan O’Connor; siblings: Merlin (Kathy) Meyer of New Vienna and Mary Heinrichs of Dyersville, one brother-in-law, Bernard O’Connor of Mundelein, IL, a sister-in-law, Nancy O’Connor of Ankeny, IA, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, siblings: Leo (Virginia) Meyer and Alvin (Dorothy) Meyer, brothers-in-law: Bob Heinrichs, Dr. Lowell O’Connor, Louis O’Connor, and a sister-in-law, Jean O’Connor.

The family would like to thank the staffs of the Univ. of Iowa Hospital, Stonehill Care Center, and Hospice of Dubuque for the fine care and compassion provided.

Memorials are preferred to St. Francis Xavier Basilica and Beckman Catholic High School.

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

Betty Elaine Patrum

Betty Elaine Patrum, 84, of Dubuque, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Luther Manor.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 19 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque, where friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Rev. Josh Martyn will preside. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Betty was born December 13, 1933 in Randolph, NE, the daughter of William Edward and Martha Jane (Pickering) Niday. She married James Patrum on June 12, 1953 in San Diego, CA. He preceded her in death in 1993.

Betty managed the Carousel Snack Bar at the mall in Dubuque. After Jim retired, he and Betty retired to Plant City, FL. Betty made many friends in Florida, where she also enjoyed working at Beef O’Brady’s. Her children and grandchildren loved going to visit Jim and Betty in Florida.

Betty was a 50 year member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary, of which she was Past President. She enjoyed watching NASCAR and was an avid Jeff Gordon fan.

Betty is survived by two sons, Jim (Nancy) Patrum Jr. of Dubuque, and William “Will” Patrum of Monticello, IA; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and three on the way; her sister, Twila Horn of Indianapolis, IN, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Harold, Frank, and Gene; and three sisters, Marjorie, Eunice, and Wilma.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Dubuque.

Betty’s family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of Dubuque and Luther Manor; Dr. Hermann; and Dr. Cao, for their care of Betty.

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

Doris E. Wills

Doris E. Wills, 85, of rural Elizabeth, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Serenity House, Oregon, IL, following a short illness.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Schapville, IL, with Rev. Mark Oehlert officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Warren.

Visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Schapville. The Miller & Steinke Funeral Home of Scales Mound is serving the family.

Doris was born on October 29, 1932 near Warren, the daughter of John and Esther (McKinstrey) Watson. She was united in marriage to Eldon H. “Hank” Wills on May 3, 1959 at Apple River. He preceded her in death on February 2, 2004.

Her hobbies included doing latch hooks, working in her flower garden, baking, traveling, and participating in church activities.

Surviving are five children, John (Joyce) Wills of Galena, Goldie (Dennis) Foley, of Scales Mound, Thelma (Kevin) Busker of Rockford, Elmer Wills of Hanover, and Roger Wills of Elizabeth; 7 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Hank; a daughter Joyce on May 9, 1985; and her siblings, John David and Marian in infancy and Howard Watson.

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