Obituaries Archive

Carol L. Ripple

Carol L. Ripple, 85, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018, at her home in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of Carol’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, October 12, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 P.M., Thursday, October 11, 2018, at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa.

Carol Lou Hinke was born on December 7, 1932 in Bellevue, Iowa, to Clarence Sr. and Lula (Keil) Hinke. She was a 1950 graduate of Maquoketa High School. She married Ronald Ripple on January 17, 1981 in Savanna, Illinois. He preceded her in death on August 27, 2002.

Carol first worked for her parents at the Bon Ton Café in Maquoketa. She then worked various jobs including at the National Tea Grocery Store, Delfarm Store, Super Value Store, Clinton Engines and Clean Towel. She then drove a school bus for 18 years for the Maquoketa Schools, and later became the owner/operator of “The Depot Antiques and Collectibles” in Maquoketa. Lastly, she worked at Bluff Lake Catfish Farm in rural Maquoketa.

Carol was a collector of antiques and enjoyed going to garage sales, having coffee with friends, and bowling. She was famous for her homemade Ham Dumplings.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, twins Lynn (Julie) Hughes of Cedar Rapids, IA and Lori (Ritch) Skrivseth of Preston, IA, Mary (Marty) Hudrlik of Maquoketa, IA, and Kip (Tammy) Keehner of Dubuque, IA; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; and 8 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ronald, brothers Clarence Hinke Jr. and Norm Hinke, a son Barry Hughes and his wife Mona, and a grandson Cale Hughes.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to the Jackson County Humane Society, or Hospice of Jackson County.

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

David W. Hammer

David W. Hammer, 77, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Monday, October 8, 2018, at Stonehill Franciscan Care Center in Dubuque, IA.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 2018, at St. Patrick’s Church in Benton, WI, with Father David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Friday 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 9:00-10:15 a.m. Saturday at the church before the service.

David was born on December 4, 1940, in Galena, Illinois, the son of Wilbur and Marilyn (Koehler) Hammer. He married Katherine Hesseling on July 16, 1974, in Kieler, WI.

David graduated from Cuba City High School and the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base. He spent 27 years serving his country in the Air National Guard.

He worked for over forty years as a tool and die maker at John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works. From 1975 until present day he showed and owned commercial and registered sheep both locally and nationally.

David served on the Farm Service Agency Board for nine years and also served for over ten years on the Lafayette County Board. He enjoyed history, playing euchre, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Katherine; two daughters, Amy (Ryan Bouckaert) Hammer, of Littleton, CO, and Sara (Stephen) Chulski, of Green Bay, WI; two sons, August (Sarah Welbes-Hammer) Hammer, of Dubuque, IA, and Leo Hammer, of Oshkosh, WI; one brother Dale (Kathleen) Hammer, of Cuba City, WI; and two grandchildren.

He was proceeded in death by his parents.

A David W. Hammer Memorial Fund has been established.

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

Gary L. Annis

Gary L. “Deadeye” Annis, 73, of Oelwein, Iowa and formerly of Cascade, Iowa passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at the Oelwein Health Center.

Friends and relatives of Gary may call from 2 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa at a later date.

Gary was born June 5, 1945 in Central City, Iowa, son of Jack and Marie (Dudley) Annis. He received his education at Central City and Cascade Elementary Schools and Monticello High School. On April 16, 1966 he was united in marriage to Carol Leytem at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa.

He was a long distance truck driver for Dawes Transport Inc. for several years. He was the recipient of the company’s “Driver of the Year Award,” which he was very proud of. He later owned and operated his own trucking company, RTN (which were the first initials of his 3 grandchildren), until his retirement in 2007.

Being surrounded by his family and friends was a big part of his life. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren often reminiscing of his life and growing up.
You could usually find Gary at the restaurant/truck stop or the local pub having a friendly cup of coffee or a beer with the guys, while entertaining them with his wittiness, jokes and one-liners.

He is survived by two sons, Brian (Keri) Annis of Cedar Rapids, IA and Scott (Shelley) Annis of Central City, IA; three grandchildren, Rebecca Annis, Tyler Annis and Nate Annis; two brothers, Keith Annis of Oelwein, IA and Dennis (Sherry) Annis of Fairbank, IA.

He was preceded in death by a son Rick Annis on October 8, 1987; his father Jack Annis on January 5, 1982, his mother Marie Annis on October 8, 1978; and a nephew Corey Annis on August 7, 2010.

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

Harold J. “Harry” Noesges

Harold J. “Harry” Noesges, age 100, of Dubuque, Iowa, was called home peacefully at 9:25 a.m., on Sunday, October 7, 2018, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital. To honor Harry’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, October 12, 2018, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Trinity Church, 1701 Rhomberg Avenue, with Rev. Andrew Awotwe-Mensah officiating. To celebrate Harry’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be a parish scripture wake service held at 3:45 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Dubuque Post #6.

Harry was born on August 28, 1918, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of John and Catherine (Gassman) Noesges.

Harry was a proud lifelong Dubuquer, who honorably served his country during WWII with the U.S. Navy. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Rose Marie Elaine Simones, on December 4, 1954, in Dubuque, and the two were blessed with a beautiful daughter and 60 wonderful years together, before Rose was sadly called home before Harry on August 27, 2015. Harry and Rose were an adventurous couple who loved to hop in their private plane, with Harry in the cockpit at the controls, and travel the country sightseeing and visiting family and friends. When Harry was 87 years old the Dubuque Regional Airport awarded him the Oldest Pilot Award, as well as an award for his pinpoint accuracy when landing. He also enjoyed hitting the open road on his Harley, and was recently honored with a letter from HOG (Harley Owners Group), congratulating him on 75 years of riding excellence without a single accident. Harry was raised with a strong appreciation for putting in an honest days work, and would devote his entire working career to Westphal Electric as a field superintendent for 30 years, until his well earned retirement. Harry’s faith was also of utmost importance and his devotion to his Catholic roots was constantly on display as a longtime member of St. Mary’s Church and a current member of Holy Spirit Parish. He was also a long time member of the American Legion Dubuque Post #6, A.O.P.A. (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) of America and the International Brotherhood Electrical Workers Local #704, where he was past president for several years. Above all, however was Harry’s undying love of his family, his wife and daughter were the light of his life and he always made them a priority. We are grateful for the 100 years we have had Harry here on this Earth with us, and can only imagine the changes he has seen in his lifetime. We will miss you more than words can express, but take some comfort in knowing that when we look up into the beautiful, big blue skies, that you and Rose are now happily reunited for all Eternity.

Those left to cherish Harry’s memory include

his daughter,
Rose Ann (Valentin Ciontoiu) Noesges, Westlake, OH;

his nieces and nephew,
Donna (Greg Welp) Slade, Dubuque, IA,
Dyan Burke, Dubuque, IA
and Gary (Lynn) Hirsch, Bettendorf, IA;

a cousin,
Tom Noesges, Hobart, IN;

and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Rose Marie Noesges; and 2 sisters, Celeste (Carl) Ehrlich and Mary Catherine (Clarence) Hirsch.

Harry’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses, staff and residents of Bethany Home for their friendship, compassion and their wonderful care of Harry.

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

Donald J. Fischer

Donald J. Fischer, 80, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on October 5th, 2018 at Manor Care.

Don was born on June 29th, 1938 in Dubuque, IA the son of LaVern and Lucille (Mai) Fischer and is an Army National Guard Veteran.

According to his wishes no public services will be held. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

He is survived by his four children, Shelly Berger, Terry Fischer, Tom Fischer, Christy Cole; his mother Lucille Sutter, a sister Janet Tonnesen and a brother Dale Fischer.

He was preceded in death by his father LaVern.

The family would like to thank Manor Care and Hospice of Dubuque for all their wonderful care they gave to Don.

Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Don left us with this message before he passed:

I want all of my family, relations and many friends to know that I will miss them very much. You are all people with whom I have lived with, worked with, or played with over my many years.

I have been so fortunate to meet and make so many friends, be it through the business or pleasure world. I have been able to travel and make friends both home and abroad. I certainly feel I have been blessed by having such a wonderful family, relations and friends.

I am one who has enjoyed life to the fullest, from the farm where I was born and raised, to the city of Dubuque where my journey has now been completed. I have been so blessed by being able to do and enjoy so many things in life that so many other people only wish they had the opportunity to have done. I hope everyone will realize how good life can be and make the most of it while they can.
I want to thank each and every one of you for your love, friendship and understanding. Now that I have moved on I would like to remind everyone for the last time of my favorite saying, “onward, forward, and never backward.”

Don Fischer

Rex A. Wellman

Rex A. Wellman, 77, of Dubuque passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 11th at the Church of the Resurrection with Msgr. Russell Bleich officiating, Msgr. John McClean, homilist, and Msgr. Wayne Ressler concelebrating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #6. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 10th at Hoffmann Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service 3860 Asbury, with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m.

Rex was born March 11, 1941 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic, Iowa City, son of Harold and Doris (White) Wellman. He was a Hawkeye from beginning to the end. He married his childhood enemy/sweetheart, love of his life, Linda Robertson, of Oskaloosa on September 28, 1962.

He was raised in Oskaloosa, Iowa and joined the U.S. Navy in June 1958. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1958-1977. He and Linda were stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Norfolk, Virginia, and San Diego, California on four different ships and two shore stations. He was stationed in Dubuque, as a U.S. Navy recruiter from 1973-1977 when he retired from the Navy. He impacted hundreds of lives through his hard work and tireless devotion to the Navy and his recruits. He also enjoyed his “retirement” in Information Technology at the Telegraph Herald Newspaper from 1977-1979 and CyCare Systems, Inc. from 1979 where he retired as Senior Vice-President in 1995.

Rex made five deployments to Vietnam and its coastal waters during his Navy service. He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with a Combat “V” in 1972 among other medals.

While serving as the U.S. Navy Recruiter in Dubuque, he participated in the 1976 Bicentennial Reenactment of the voyage of Jean Marie Cardinal to warn settlements along the Mississippi of impending British attacks along 417 miles of the river during our Revolutionary War. This successful voyage resulted in our border extending to the Mississippi River.

Rex served on the Dubuque Community School Board, Area One Education Agency, the DUPACO Community Credit Union Board and was inducted as Board Member Emeritus upon his retirement from the board at DUPACO. He also was an active volunteer in community projects and fundraising for Hospice of Dubuque and other Charity Golf Outings around the Dubuque Community.

In recent years, golfing with his friends and old shipmates around the country became one of Rex’s favorite activities. He and Linda traveled all around the United States, Canada and Mexico and a couple of rounds in Europe. Rex joined with many Dubuque Area friends in the Tri States Duffers Tour and the Dubuque Area Red Shirts golf groups.

His two grandchildren were his favorite pastime. Symone Glee and Jonah Andrew made many happy moments for him. He loved nothing more than to talk with them, watch their activities, and entertain them with his one of a kind sense of humor. To know Rex was to know that he was always good for a laugh, a joke, or an unbeatable one liner. He was a wonderful friend, husband, and dad. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; son Harold Dean (Denise McCullough) of Dubuque; daughter, Sonya Jones of Goodyear, AZ; sister, Jean Livesy, of New Sharon, IA; brother, Ron (Betty) Wellman, of Pella, IA; sister-in-law, Sandra Ford; grandchildren, Symone Glee and Jonah Andrew, of Goodyear, AZ; along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Karen Courtney.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Dubuque.

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

Todd Grant

Todd Grant, 58, of Dubuque passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Luther Manor Care Center.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, October 8th at Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1640 Main Street where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9th. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Todd was born September 6, 1960, son of Bob and Immogene (Weber) Grant. He was the 5th of 6 boys in the family.

Todd was born with Down’s syndrome and was affiliated with ARC for most of his life. His handicap did not stop him from becoming a dynamo that had a flair for drama. He loved to laugh and talk about John Wayne. He also loved his family and frequently would say “all boys” and name each of his siblings. He also had a love for food and would often talk about “pie, ham, and pop”. He would remind us that ‘mom and dad are in heaven’.

Todd was a very affectionate person who liked to give and receive hugs. He loved attention and enjoyed bowling and swimming among other recreational activities. He was often content to watch TV or go for a ride and get a treat. He participated in Special Olympics for many years. In his later years he developed dementia but his spirit was strong to the end. He would let others know if he did or did not like something.

He is survived by his brothers, Gary, Rodney, Denny (Diane), Paul (Diane) and Bob (Amy); nephews, Randy, David, Daniel, Jesse, and nieces Chloey and Brittany; several cousins and his uncle Lloyd.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law Charlene.

The family wants to especially thank Kim Hedrick of Luther Manor and Omar of ARC for their many years of dedicated connection with Todd. We would also like to thank the staff at Luther Manor for their good care and especially Melissa and her staff from Hospice of Dubuque.

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

Julia Krivacsy

Julia Krivacsy 87, of Dubuque formerly of New York passed away Friday, October 5, 2018 at the home of her daughter, Patricia Rome.

Friends may call Tuesday, October 9th from 5 to 7 p.m., at Hoffmann Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m.

Julia was born November 9, 1930 in New York, New York, daughter of Timothy and Julia (Collins) Dowling. She married Raymond T. Krivacsy September 13, 1952 in New York. He preceded her in death on July 10, 2017.

Surviving are her daughter, Patricia (Frank) Rome, and their daughters, Jacquelin and Tanya, of Dubuque; and son Stephen (Janet) Krivacsy and their daughters Lauren and Sara, of Northport, New York.

Special Thank you to Kristin Nelson and Amy of Hospice of Dubuque for their thoughtful and wonderful care.

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

Angeline Haupert

Angeline ‘Angie’ Haupert, 74, of Asbury passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Church of the Resurrection, Entombment will be in Resurrection Garden Mausoleum, Mount Calvary Cemetery.. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, October 8th at Hoffmann Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road where there will be a wake service at a time to be announced.

Angie was born October 9, 1943 on the family farm near Colesburg, IA, daughter of Arnold and Marie (Lansing) Weber. She married Richard Haupert September 27, 1975 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Colesburg, Iowa.
She graduated as a LPN and worked at the former Xavier Hospital and retired from Holy Family Hall, both in Dubuque.

Angie was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, the Dubuque Fighting Saints and the Chicago Blackhawks. She enjoyed reading, visiting family in Colorado and spending time with her grandson and extended family and friends.
She was a member of Resurrection parish.

Surviving are her husband, Richard Haupert of 43 years; her children, Tony Haupert, of Chariton, Iowa, Anne Haupert, of Dubuque, and Mary Haupert, of Asbury; her grandson, Zachary Haupert-Kuempel; sisters Catherine Westhoff, Donna Kruse, Joan (Ray) Nurre, and Connie Weber; brothers, Jim (Mary) Weber, and John (Deb) Weber; sisters-in-law, Betty Weber and Linda (Ernie) Pfeiffer; brother-in-law, Roger (Sandy) Haupert; Aunt Rosie; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Joe Weber; a sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Charles Nurre; two brothers-in-law, Roland Westhoff and John ‘Jake’ Kruse; and three nephews, Jimmy Weber, Paul Nurre, and Patrick Weber.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Amy Ewen, the staff at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic in Iowa City and Hospice of Dubuque, especially Courtney.

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

Ruby L. Otting

Ruby L. Otting, age 67, of Dubuque, was called home suddenly at 9:35 a.m., on Friday, October 5, 2018, at home. To honor Ruby’s life, funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, with Deacon John Stierman officiating. To celebrate Ruby’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Behr Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

Ruby was born on January 24, 1951, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Donald and Minnie (Davis) Ward.

Ruby was united in marriage to the love of her life, Emil Otting, on August 2, 1969, at St. Mary’s Church in Dubuque, and together they were blessed with 49 wonderful years and 4 adored children. She took great pride in being full time wife, mother and homemaker, who took meticulous care of her home and family. In her free time, Ruby was an avid bingo player and also loved playing on her kindle and chatting with friends. Going out for breakfast and shopping were always on her mind. Beyond a doubt, the light of Ruby’s life were her grandchildren and her great grandchildren, there was always a spot open on the arm of her wheelchair for any of the little ones. Christmas was her favorite time of the year from the size of the tree to the number of batches of fudge and popcorn balls. Everyone loved Ruby and we will deeply miss her.

Those left to cherish Ruby’s memory include

her husband,
Emil Otting, Dubuque, IA;

her daughters,
Kathy (Tim Loeffelholz) Reuter,
Billie Jo Pospisil
and Elizabeth (Shane) Vargas;

her grandchildren,
Brent Otting, Sydnie Otting, Nicolette (Robbie) Lange, Stephanie (Andrew) Maas, Bristol Reuter, Stacie Jo Otting, Emilie Pospisil and Timothy Pospisil;

her 3 great grandchildren,
Constance and Lillian Lange and Lilyanna Otting;

her mother,
Minnie Ward;

her siblings,
Cletus (Venita) Ward,
Ronald (Sandy) Ward,
Phyliss (Loras) Arensdorf,
Gail (Chris) Huston
and Raymond Ward;

and her in-laws,
Eleanor Ward,
Mary Weber,
Betty Otting
and Christine (Kevin) Lyght.

Ruby was preceded in death by her father; a son, Brian Otting; a grandson, Darren Bell; her sister, Rosemary Ward; her brothers, John Ward, Richard Ward, Donald Francis Ward, James Ward and Gary Ward; and a brother-in-law, Richard Weber.

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

Mary Jean Erner

Mary Jean (Martin) Erner, 90, of Lena, Illinois, formerly of Menominee, Illinois, passed away Friday morning, October 5, 2018 at Midwest Medical Center in Galena.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Nativity BVM Catholic Church in Menominee. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Monday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the parish rosary/scripture service will be at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Visitation will also be from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday at the church.

Jean was born in Seymour Township of Lafayette County, Wisconsin on August 12, 1928, the daughter of John C. and Irene (Boyle) Martin. She was united in marriage to Melvin W. Erner on May 24, 1949 in Shullsburg, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on April 23, 2011.

Jean was formerly a telephone operator and homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, a good game of cards, music, dancing, was an excellent cook and baker, and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family was very important to her.

Surviving are her children, Ronald Erner of Hanover, Madonna (Tim) Heller of East Dubuque, Daniel Erner and Kathy of Lena, Melanie (Rod) Wichman of Baileyville, and Michelle (Doug) Wybourn of Lena; seven grandchildren, Bill (Abbie) Erner, Chad (Katie) Erner, Danielle Erner, Kyle (Taylor) Wichman and Cody Wichman and Paige, Ryan (Kaitlin) Wybourn and Rachael Wybourn; three great-grandchildren, Joshua, Nathan and Cheyenne Erner; special friend, Sue Schlarman of Dubuque, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Helen Martin of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin; her care givers, Jean Katzenberger and Judy Love, both of Lena, and her special angel Amy.

Jean was preceded in death by her siblings, Evelyn Straub and her twin brother, Jack Martin.

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

Allen R. Kluesner

Allen R. Kluesner, 65, of Florissant, MO, formerly of Farley, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Charles, MO.

Friends and relatives of Allen may call from 2 to 8 p.m., Monday, October 8, 2018 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 1:30 p.m. and the Farley American Legion Post #656 services will be held at 7:00. Friends may also call after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the funeral home.

Services for Allen will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Farley, Iowa, with Rev. Michael Schueller Presiding. Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s cemetery with Full Military Honors afforded by the Farley American Legion Post #656.

Allen was born December 19, 1952 in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Joseph C. and Verena R. (Wulfekuhle) Kluesner. He is a 1971 graduate of St. Joseph’s High School in Farley, Iowa. He is a Veteran having enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1971 and served in until October 1975. He graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, IA and he went on to teach at Preston High School and Western Dubuque High School. He received his Engineering degree from the University of Iowa. In 1988 he moved to St. Louis to work at McDonald – Douglas, Boeing and retired June 1, 2017.
Allen was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He loved golfing, fishing, crossword puzzles, reading, watching movies, and listening to all kinds of music.

He was a member of The Farley American Legion Post #656 in Farley, Iowa.

He is survived by twelve siblings, Daniel Kluesner of Farley, IA, Dianne (Bruce) Batteram of Hazel Green, WI, Robert (Karla) Kluesner of Farley, IA, Vernon (Jackie) Kluesner of Dubuque, IA, Edwin (Mary) Kluesner of Farley, IA, Therese (Jerry) Renz of Earlville, IA, Barb Kluesner of Marion, IA, Craig Kluesner of Farley, IA, Ernie (Karen) Kluesner of Marion, IA, Cyril (Amy) Kluesner of Dubuque, IA Rosie (Daryl) Nurre of Petersburg, IA and Lois (Rich) Wubben of Galena, IL; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph C. and Verena (Wulfekuhle) Kluesner one nephew, Ryan Wubben on March 4, 1989.

Online condolences may be sent to www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

Arnold L. Mangler

Arnold L. Mangler, 78, of Delmar, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of Arnold’s life will be held at 1:30 P.M., Monday, October 8, 2018, at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

Arnold Leroy Mangler was born on February 15, 1940 in Bellevue, Iowa, to Ervin Sr. and Matilda (Seiler) Mangler Sr. He married Darla Kay Arensdorf on November 5, 1960 at St. Donatus, Iowa. She preceded him in death January 16, 2017.

Arnold had first helped his uncles with their excavation business. He then worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa for a short time and lastly for 34 years on the assembly line with John Deere in Moline.

Arnold enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and spending time outdoors. He especially enjoyed coon hunting and going to casinos all over the state with Darla.

Those left to honor Arnold’s memory include his children Lori Simmons of Delmar, IA, and Paul (Carrie) Mangler of Milan, IL; 2 granddaughters, Whittley Simmons and Morgan Simmons; 4 great-grandchildren, Kameron Sagers, KeeLynn Eby, Jaxon Eby and Maverik Eby; brothers Ervin Mangler Jr. of Maquoketa, IA, and Rich Mangler of Dubuque, IA; sisters, Arlene Jewell of Moline, IL, Mary (David) Wallace of Bellevue, IA, and Darlene (Lanny) Lewis of Adrian, MI; brothers-in-law, Butch (Tootie) Arensdorf of Dubuque, IA, and Robert (Diane) Arensdorf of Dubuque, IA; a sister-in-law, Sharon (Wayne) Kearney of IA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Darla, a son Arnold Jr., a brother Robert (Carol), sisters-in-law Sherry Mangler and Betty (Jim) Rauscher, and a brother-in-law Rick Arensdorf.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, an Arnold L. Mangler memorial fund has been established.

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

Robert L. Shaffer

Robert L. “Bob” Shaffer, 63, of rural Hazel Green, Wisconsin, formerly of Dubuque, IA, passed away Wednesday evening, October 3, 2018 at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 12:50 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

Bob was born March 2, 1955 in Dubuque, the son of Irvin and Eileen (Cleary) Shaffer. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Foht on June 2, 1990 in Dubuque.

Bob was the former owner and operator of Bob’s Auto on Kerper Blvd, in Dubuque.

He loved yardwork, feeding the birds, building bird houses, the outdoors, fishing and being with his family.

Surviving is his wife Carolyn; three daughters, Ruthann (Dale) Schmitt of Dubuque, Nikki Leib of Detroit, Michigan, and Tabatha Shaffer (friend Caius Qualls) of Dubuque; four grandchildren, K-Leigh, Kerstein, Kendra and Alex; his siblings, Carol (John) Horkheimer of Dubuque, Linda (Jim) Seys of Kansas City, Missouri, Marty Shaffer of Monroe, Wisconsin, Debbie Meyer of East Dubuque, and Mike (Chris) Shaffer of Dubuque; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Eileen; a grandson, Shawn Shaffer; and two siblings, Tonna Flaherty and Tommy Shaffer.

A Robert L. “Bob” Shaffer memorial fund has been established.

Carolyn and family wish to give special thanks to the nurses and staff at Unity Point Health, Stonehill Care Center, and Hospice of Dubuque for the wonderful care given to Bob.

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

Evadeen A. Strang

Evadeen A. Strang, 86, of Cascade, Iowa passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Evadeen may call from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2018 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where a CDA Rosary will be held at 1:00 p.m. Services for Evadeen will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2018 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, with Rev. Douglas Loecke presiding. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa.

She was born July 13, 1932 in Fillmore, Iowa daughter of Joseph and Grace Horsfield. On May 28, 1953 she was united in marriage to Edward N. Meier at St. John’s Catholic Church in Placid, Iowa. He preceded her in death on May 12, 1991. On January 29, 1993 she was united in marriage to Alan Strang at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa. She was employed at Shady Rest Care Center for 25 years, retiring when she was 80.

She enjoyed sewing, making quilts, playing euchre, praying the rosary, gambling trips, puzzles, but most of all sitting on her patio with her husband, Al, family, friends and neighbors just enjoying each other’s company.

She was a member of St. Matthias Parish, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas-Our Blessed Mother Court #1926 and the Society Prayer Line. She volunteered for the Cascade food pantry and Aquin Elementary. Evadeen was always the one to make sure that her family knew she “Loved Them More.”

She is survived by her husband, Alan Strang of Cascade, IA, eight children, John “Jack” (Marylou) Meier of Thayer, MO, Alan “Bounce” (Lou Ann) Meier of Bellevue, IA, Joseph (Karen) Meier of Cascade, IA, Terry (Dawn) Meier of New Hampton, Kevin (Rhonda) Meier and Mark (Lorrie) Meier both of Cascade, Carol (Steve “Herman”) Recker of Bernard, IA, and Bill (Andrea) Meier of Peosta, IA, four step-children, Terry Strang of Liscomb, IA, Tim (Laura) Strang of Madison, WI, Dave (Heidi) Strang of South Carolina, Dan (Rhonda) Strang of Madison, WI; 29 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren; three siblings, Lolly Kurt and JoAnn Horsfield both of Monticello, IA, and Daniel “Magoo” and (Colleen) Horsfield of Cascade, IA; and a brother-in-law, Clarence Urbain of Epworth, IA.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Dale C. Meier on April 3, 2017 and Gerard and William Meier both in infancy; three sisters, Mae Becker, Elenor Urbain and Marie Agnes Horsfield; a brother Billy Horsfield; and two brothers-in-law Vernon Becker and Carl “Butch” Kurt.

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