Obituaries Archive

Geraldine A. McCarthy

Geraldine A. McCarthy, 91, of Prairie Creek Rd, Bernard, Iowa, passed away on December 9, 2018 at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade, Iowa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Church, New Melleray with Rev. Rodney Allers officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, at Holy Family Catholic Church where a wake service will be at 5:45 p.m. Family and friends may also gather after 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the church until time of service. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa is assisting the family.

She was born on June 25, 1927 in Bernard, Iowa to John and Mary Ann (Molony) McCarthy.

After receiving her education from rural country schools, Gerry went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Dubuque. She earned her Master of Arts degree in Elementary Education and Administration from Clarke College.

She began her teaching career in a one room school house in rural Dubuque County. Gerry taught for the Western Dubuque School District at Bernard Elementary and Epworth Elementary, where she served as teacher and principal for many years. She especially loved teaching young children to read. Her teaching career spanned over 50 years.

She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and an honorary member of the Dubuque Area Retired School Personnel Association.

Gerry’s home was a place of welcome for everyone. No one ever turned down one, or two, of her homemade cinnamon rolls or a warm slice of apple pie. She took great pride living on the heritage farm where she was born.

Those left to honor Gerry’s memory include her twin sisters Marge McDonald of Cascade and Mary Miller of Dubuque; sisters-in-law Ethel McCarthy of Atlanta, Georgia, and Donna (Ken) Kutsch, of Dubuque and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother and sister-in-law Ralph and Loretta McCarthy; her sister and brother-in-law Eleanor and Walt Burds; her brothers Justin, James, and John (in infancy); and her brothers-in-law Phil McDonald and Joe Miller.

We know Gerry would want to thank family, friends, and neighbors for all the meals, visits, and care over the past years, especially the staff at Shady Rest Care Center and Above and Beyond.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a contribution to the Geraldine McCarthy Memorial Fund.

Matthew S. Hendron

Matthew S. “Matt” Hendron, age 27, of Madison, Wisconsin and formerly of Dubuque, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at his home. To honor Matt’s life, funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Friday, December 14, 2018, at Behr Funeral Home, with Bill Hickson officiating. To celebrate Matt’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m., until the time of services at 6:00 p.m., on Friday, December 14, 2018, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.

Matt was born on November 7, 1991, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Scott and Mary (Burns) Hendron.

Scott describes Matt’s attributes as the 3M’s: Muskies – his luck fishing was extraordinary, Memory – his recall of details of dates and events was uncanny, and Muscles – he had good physical strength. Matt shared and inspired a great love of skateboarding with his brother, Jack. He also greatly enjoyed snowboarding and participated in National USASA snowboard competitions with his brother, Jack and sister, Caroline. Matt loved the outdoors, especially the fall season when he would watch the Wisconsin Badgers football team. He enjoyed visiting his grandparent’s farm in Elizabeth and his grandparent’s home in Lake Barrington, and loved fishing and camping with his family at Trout Lake in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.

Those left to cherish Matt’s memory include

his mother,
Mary Burns Hendron, Dubuque, IA;

his father,
Scott (Nancy “Ree” Sawvell) Hendron, Dubuque, IA;

his brother,
Jack Hendron, Dubuque, IA;

his sister,
Caroline Hendron, Dubuque, IA;

his maternal grandmother,
Rosemary Burns, Elizabeth, IL;

his paternal grandparents,
Spencer and Susan Hendron, Lake Barrington, IL;

his aunts and uncles,
Erik Hendron, Madison, WI,
Jenny (Diether) Remeikis, Mundelein, IL,
Annie (Joseph) Schmidt, Lincoln, NE
and Jim (Ann) Burns, Arlington Heights, IL;

his cousins,
Jillian, Kelsey, Kirk, Emma, Andrew, Amileah, Seth, Luke and Mark;

and his girlfriend,
Brittni Schehr, DeForest, WI.

Matt was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James M. Burns.

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

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

Loretta J. Graves

Loretta J. (Cavanaugh) Graves, 81, of East Dubuque, Illinois, passed away at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, surrounded by her family.

There will be no public visitation. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Loretta was born on March 8, 1937 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of John J. and Marcella (Duschen) Cavanaugh. She was a graduate of Peosta High School, where she was class valedictorian.

She was united in marriage to Joseph H. Graves on February 11, 1956 at St. John the Baptist Church in Peosta, IA. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2018.

Loretta was formerly employed at Register Printing Co. in East Dubuque. She loved bingo, trips to the casino, and monthly sister dates with her sisters for many years.

Surviving are five children, Linda Graves of Dubuque, IA, Debbie (Tom) Splinter of East Dubuque, Kathy (Kevin) Kammerude of Hazel Green, WI, Jake (Patty) Graves of Mt. Ayr, IA, and Shirley (Dan) Kearney of Murray, IA; 17 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren; two sisters, Sharon (Charles) Hermsen of Dyersville, IA and Juanita (Lyle) Dague of Dubuque; a brother-in-law, John Theisen of Epworth, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Marcella, her husband, Joe, a son, Jerry Graves, and her siblings, Mary (Don) Jecklin, John (Rita) Cavanaugh, Loras “Peanuts” (LuMae) Cavanaugh, Thomas Cavanaugh and Janann Theisen.

Loretta’s family wishes to thank Dr. Noble, nurses and staff at Mercy Medical Center, a very special thank you to Amanda and Kathy at Hawkeye Care Center, and Hospice of Dubuque for the excellent care given to our mother.

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

Kevin J. Jaeger

Kevin J. Jaeger, 35, of Balltown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 13 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Balltown, with the Rev. Noah Diehm officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m., Wednesday at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road and from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Kevin was born on October 2, 1983 in Dubuque, the son of David and Debra (Herbig) Jaeger. At birth Kevin was not expected to live very long, however, he surpassed many of his doctors expectations.

Kevin rode the bus to school since the age of two and half until he graduated. He attended Helen Keller School, Eisenhower, Jefferson and Western Dubuque.

Kevin made many friends over the years, especially as a resident of ARC and at the ARC workshop, where he worked until his journey ended.

He is survived by his parents, David and Debra Jaeger; siblings, Karen (Joe) Ryder, of Dubuque, Kris (Doug) Roebken, of Durango, and Keith (fiancé, Katie Turnmeyer) Jaeger, of Sherrill; two nieces, Courtney and Emalee Ryder; six nephews, Andrew Ryder; Brett Koehn, Tanner and Colton Roebken; Austin Pope and Mason Jaeger; two aunts, Dianne Jaeger and Donna (Gerald) Welter; and two uncles, Gary Herbig and Terry (Vickie) Herbig.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Aurelia Jaeger and Donald and Marjorie Herbig; and his aunt, June Herbig.

In lieu of flowers a Kevin J. Jaeger Memorial Fund has been established.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Noble and the staff at Mercy Medical Center for their loving care, Hills and Dales for their special care during the early years in Kevin’s life, the Balltown Lions Club for sponsoring his camping trips, and most of all Area Residential Care, for their many years of care and service.

Jerome D. Kieffer

Jerome D. “Jerry” Kieffer, age 73, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Luther Manor, after a brave battle with Vascular Dementia, surrounded by his loving family. To honor Jerry’s life, funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, December 14, 2018, St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 2001 Saint Joseph Street, with Rev. Thomas J. McDermott officiating. To celebrate Jerry’s life, family and friends may visit from 10:00 a.m., until the time of services, at 12:00 noon, on Friday, December 14, 2018, at the church. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Asbury. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry was born on October 11, 1945, in Bellevue, Iowa, son of Donald and Rosina (Kloft) Kieffer.

Jerry was born and raised in Bellevue, where he attended classes in a one room schoolhouse before going on to graduate from Marquette High School, Class of 1964. After school, Jerry honorably served his country with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era, being stationed primarily in Italy. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Kristene Ball, on November 24, 1971, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Dubuque, and the two were blessed with 47 years together, and 3 adored children. Jerry was raised with an excellent work ethic, and would put his skills to good use with John Deere Dubuque Works for 30 years, until his well earned retirement. Jerry was always a very active person and was well known for his love of bicycling, as well as hitting the slopes at Sundown any chance he could, where he spent several years as a ski instructor, helping others to master the sport he so loved. Jerry was a very generous person, and enjoyed volunteering his time and talents throughout the city of Dubuque for many years, most notably at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and the Mississippi River Museum. We are deeply saddened at losing our loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, and will miss him more than words can say, but will forever cherish all of the memories we have made throughout the years.

Those left to cherish Jerry’s memory include

his loving wife,
Kristene “Kris” Kieffer, Dubuque, IA;

his children,
Julie (Robert) Wagner, Savage, MN,
Lori Kieffer, Dubuque, IA
and Gary Kieffer, Davenport, IA;

his 3 grandchildren,
Gavin, Isaac and Charlotte Wagner;

and his siblings,
Mary Cain,
Jean (Steve) Owens,
Pat Kieffer,
Rita Kieffer,
Barb (Jack) Morio,
Deb Genz,
Betty (David) Martyn
and Connie Kieffer.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Wayne Kieffer.

Jerry’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff of Luther Manor and Hospice of Dubuque, for all of their excellent care of Jerry and his entire family.

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

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

Loretta M. Koos

Loretta M. Koos, 103, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of LaMotte, passed away on December 9th, 2018 at home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 at St. Raphael Cathedral with Msgr. Thomas Toale officiating. Family and friends may gather after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church until time of mass. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Loretta was born on August 24, 1915 in La Motte, Iowa the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Sprank) Clasen. She graduated from Holy Rosary High School in 1934.

She married John “Jack” Koos on August 20, 1934 at Holy Rosary Church in La Motte. Together they farmed in the La Motte area until they retired in 1976.

She was a member of St. Raphael Cathedral; she enjoyed playing cards and was an avid bowler until the age of 97.

Loretta is survived by her sons Donald (Ruth) Koos, of Dubuque, Richard (Lynn) Koos, of Peosta; granddaughter-in-law Jenny Koos; great grandsons Jayeden and Justin Koos along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband John “Jack” Koos; grandson Dale Koos; two sisters Marcella Thies and Viola Cox; and a brother Ray Clasen.

The family would like to thank Eagle Point Place and Hospice of Dubuque for all their care and kindness.

Mark A. Streff

Mark A. Streff, 63, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, December 8, 2018 at his home in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Friends and family may gather in remembrance of Mark from 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation will follow the gathering and a private burial will be held at a later date at Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.

Mark Alan Streff was born on September 13, 1955 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Richard Norman and Elizabeth Ann (Bohling) Streff. He was a 1974 graduate of Maquoketa High School and a 1976 graduate of Hawkeye Technical Institute in Waterloo, Iowa.

Mark was a freelance graphic artist who had previously worked in Chicago, Illinois, and for Ertl Toy Company in Dyersville, Iowa for many years.

Mark was an avid reader of books, and enjoyed genealogy, volunteering for community activities and computer technology.

Those left to honor Mark’s memory include his siblings, Steve (Deb) Streff of Cedar Rapids, IA, Pam (Greg) Clements of Omaha, NE, Amy Streff of Maquoketa, IA, and Lora Reafsnider of Clinton, IA; one aunt, Peg Phillips of Seattle, WA; 7 nephews, 3 nieces, 7 grand-nephews; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Deborah Lorenzen.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Mark Alan Streff memorial fund has been established.

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

Terry A. Roth

Terry Albert Roth, 61, of East Dubuque, IL, died Saturday, December 1, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, IA.

A celebration of life will be held from 1-4pm on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Hotel Julien, Dubuque, IA.

Terry was born on September 11, 1957, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Keith L. and Rita Rae (Prochaska) Roth. He graduated from East Dubuque High School and Beloit College, Beloit, WI.

He was a Disc Jockey, known as “Coach” on local radio for years and most recently a night Auditor at The Hilton Garden Inn, Dubuque, IA.

He is survived by his dad, Keith (Rita) Roth, of Dubuque; three brothers, John (Sue) of West Chester, OH, Steve (Sue) of Glen Carbon, IL, Alan of East Dubuque; and three sisters, Stacy (Dave) Slattery of East Dubuque, Amy (Jim) McKernan of Cedar Falls, IA, Julie (Dirk) Baughman of Lincoln, NE, and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; and last but not least his very beloved dogs, Chumly and Capone.

He was preceded in death by his mom, Rita Rae Roth on December 28, 1998.

The family wishes to thank University of Iowa Hospitals, for all their wonderful care they gave to Terry.

Sister Rosemary Wickham

Sister Rosemary (Perpetua) Wickham, OSF, of Clare House, Dubuque, Iowa, passed away at 2:17 p.m., on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Clare House. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., in Francis Chapel. Visitation is from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, with Funeral Vigil at 7:00 p.m., in Francis Chapel. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Behr’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sister was born on October 26, 1920, in Dubuque, IA, daughter of James and Roseline (Delaney) Wickham.

She entered the Sisters of St. Francis August 25, 1939, and made final profession of vows August 12, 1945. Sister received her master’s degree in education administration at University of Portland in Portland, OR. She ministered as an educator in Iowa at Petersburg, Pocahontas, New Vienna, Arcadia, and Dubuque-Holy Ghost. In California, she served in Crescent City. In Illinois, Sister served at Corpus Christi, Chicago. She later served in pastoral ministry in Georgia at Hiawassee and Blairsville.

Sister is survived by her sister Helen McClain; her brother and sister-in-law Thomas and Brenda Wickham; nieces and nephews, and her Franciscan sisters with whom she shared over 78 years of her life.

Sister was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Sister Jeanne Wickham, OSF; her brother and sister-in-law, James William Jr. and Genevieve, and a brother-in-law, Francis McClain.

Memorials may be given to the Sisters of St. Francis, Dubuque, IA.

Carol R. Elsinger

Carol Rose Elsinger, 82, of Rickardsville, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Hawkeye Care Center, surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 11 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque, where there will be a prayer service at 2:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 12, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rickardsville. Fr. Noah Diehm will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Rickardsville.

Carol was born January 22, 1936, the daughter of Cyril and Norma (Schute) Kluesner. Carol was the oldest of eight, and helped raise her siblings while her father was away serving in WWII. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Guttenberg with the class of 1954. The military came to hold a special place in her heart with her father, three brothers, a son, and five grandsons serving our country. She married her high school sweetheart, Cyril Elsinger, on May 28, 1957 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Guttenberg. Together they had six children, who have blessed them with a total of 23 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 10 step great grandchildren. She was a lifelong homemaker, and worked hard to take care of her family. She was always the first one up in the morning, and the last one to bed at night. Born with a green thumb, Carol was an avid gardener and canned the fruits of her labor. She enjoyed quilting, and blessed many with the gifts of her talent, and also donated many quilts for fundraising efforts, including for the National Wild Sheep Foundation, of which she was a member, received an award, and was recognized by the national chapter for her volunteer work. Carol lived her life serving others, also volunteering for the Boy Scouts and serving as a Den Mother, and serving on the school board. Carol loved music, and sang for many years in the church choir. She also enjoyed puzzles, sewing, camping, and bowling with her league for over 25 years. Carol always supported the hunting habits of her husband and children. She could always be counted on to attend her kids and grandkids various sporting events. Carol enjoyed many years of travel with her husband and children. Her adventures in travel took her to all 50 states and four countries.

Carol is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 61 years, Cyril; her children, Dave, Bruce (Amie), and Jim (Pam) Elsinger, Susan Hohman, Linda (Pedro) Hermon, and Mark (April) Elsinger; three sisters, Janet Bernhard, Gloria Johnson, and Lonnie Kay Judd; one brother, Mike (Randi) Kluesner; and her siblings-in-law, Sharon Kluesner, Cyrenus Elsinger, Joan Saunders, Lois (Pete) Davis, Marge Elsinger, Jane Elsinger, Andy Haman, and Thomas (Debbie) Elsinger.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, James, Loras John, and Paul; one grandchild; three step grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and many siblings-in-law.

Carol’s family would like to thank the staff at Hawkeye Care Center.

Memorials may be made to the family for later donation to Hospice of Dubuque or Alzheimer’s Association for further research.

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

Sue Spalding

Sue Spalding, 88, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Thursday morning, December 6, 2018, at Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of Sue’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, December 14, 2018, at First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa. A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa.

Sue Schoenthaler was born on December 7, 1929 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Everett Leroy and Dorothy (Phillips) Schoenthaler. She was a 1947 graduate of Maquoketa High School and attended Iowa State University in Ames for two years. She married George James Spalding on October 16, 1949 in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Sue was a proud member of the Maquoketa community and active in several organizations. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she had taught Sunday School, and the Chapter BX PEO where she had served as a past president. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Kappa Delta Sorority, and the Maquoketa Library Board. She had also been a past Brownie and Cub Scout leader.

Many things gave Sue great joy, but her primary interest and focus was her family. She was a wonderful mother and caregiver. She loved children, reading biographies, baking and nature, especially hiking and picnics. Her favorite vacation spot was any place with a view of a lake or ocean.

Those left to honor Sue’s memory include her children, Scott (Laurnet) Spalding of Maquoketa, IA, and Sarah Jane “Sally” Spalding of L’Arche Community in Clinton, IA; 2 granddaughters Leslie (Kyle) Bubke and Laura (Dan) Stephenson; 2 great-grandchildren, Noah and Henry Bubke; and a brother, David (Karen) Schoenthaler of Venice, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George on December 27, 2014, and a sister Carol Carpenter.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to L’Arche Community For The Disabled in Clinton, Iowa, or to the First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa.

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

Gerald J. Heitkamp

Gerald J. “Jerry” Heitkamp, 75, of Menominee, IL, passed away unexpectedly at 2:10 a.m. Friday, December 07, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Nativity BVM Catholic Church at Menominee, with Fr. Dean Smith officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday and from 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the Parish and Holy Name Society rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m.

Jerry was born on January 9, 1943 in Hazel Green, WI, the son of Robert H. and Margaret M. (Runde) Heitkamp. He was a graduate of Galena High School, class of 1961. Jerry was united in marriage to Charlotte R. Bauer on February 8, 1964 at Nativity BVM Church.

Jerry was employed at the John Deere Dubuque Works as a machinist retiring after 46 years of service. He also was employed at Tri-State Auto Auction in Cuba City, WI. He loved farming and his “Red” International Tractors, and time spent with family and friends.

He was a member of Nativity BVM Parish and its Holy Name Society, U.A.W. Local # 94, and the Nativity BVM Church choir. He and Charlotte loved to travel, driving to various states and traveling out of the country.

Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Charlotte; four children, Michelle Driscoll of Jacksonville, FL, Tom (Beth) Heitkamp and Patty (fiancé Bill Hough) Madsen both of Lake in the Hills, IL, and Cheri (Derek) Kolkovich of Deerfield, WI; nine grandchildren, John, Katrina, Sarah, and Doug; Makayla, Jaiden and Caitlin; Nolan and Tyler; four great-grandchildren, Lily, Tyson, Jaxson and Reagan; a sister, Lois (Robert) Wagner, Asbury, IA, two brothers, Merlin (Linda) Heitkamp of Menominee and Dennis (June) Heitkamp of Ottumwa, IA; and a sister-in-law, Debbie Heitkamp of East Dubuque, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Margaret.

In lieu of flowers, a Gerald “Jerry” Heitkamp memorial fund has been established.

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

Brett D. Harrelson

Brett D. Harrelson, 27, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, December 10, 2018 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 11, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd. Rev. Dianne Grace will officiate. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Brett was born February 11, 1991 in Dubuque, the son of Jeff and Nancy (Rieder) Harrelson. He graduated from Wahlert Catholic High School with the class of 2009. Brett married his high school sweetheart, Penny Berning, on September 16, 2016.

Brett was an accomplished musician, whose specialty was the trumpet, and he also enjoyed playing the guitar. He loved to ski and snowboard. Brett had an outgoing personality, and he could converse on any subject with anyone. He was a fun loving and compassionate person. Brett was a supportive husband and a great father to his daughter Layla.

Brett will be deeply missed by his wife, Penny Harrelson; his daughter, Layla Harrelson; his parents, Jeff and Nancy Harrelson; his brother, Michael (Shannon) Harrelson; his parents-in-law, Ellen and John Berning; his godson, Caleb and many nieces and nephews; his aunt Lori Boughton; his uncle Jerry (Debbie) Harrelson; many Berning brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; as well as the entire large extended Berning family.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Valerie Harrelson; his grandparents, Roy “Sonny” and Betty Rieder and John and Bernadine Harrelson; and his nephew, Brody Harrelson.

Memorials may be made to the Brett D. Harrelson Memorial Fund.

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

Ryan E. Hute

Ryan E. Hute, 34, of Delmar, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday evening, December 5, 2018, OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Illinois, from injuries received in an accident between a semi-trailer truck and school bus near Bloomington, Illinois.

A celebration of Ryan’s life will be held at 10 A.M., Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Elmwood Cemetery, DeWitt, Iowa.

Ryan Edward Hute was born on November 9, 1984 in Iowa City, Iowa, to Dean Laverne and Theresa Diane (Morris) Hute. He was a 2003 graduate of Maquoketa Community High School and earned his CDL shortly thereafter. He married Megan Elizabeth Queal on August 18, 2012 in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Ryan had worked as a driver for Hupp Toyota Lift from June of 2015 until August of 2018. He then went to work at his current job as a semi-truck driver for Jason Farrell Trucking in Clinton, Iowa.

Ryan always had a smile and will be forever known as a “big teddy bear”. He first and foremost was a family man. His other pride and joy was his motorcycle which he loved working on and riding. Additionally, he enjoyed deer hunting and fishing for Catfish.

Those left to honor Ryan’s memory include his wife, Megan Hute of Delmar, IA; children, Hudson Underwood, Aidan Hute and Ryan “R.J” Hute Jr., all of Delmar, IA; his parents, Theresa and Robert Sherbonda of Elwood, IA, and Dean Hute of Delmar, IA; maternal grandparents, Elsie Morris of AL, and Marilyn Sherbonda of Davenport, IA; sisters, Robin (Gabe) Watters of Clarence, IA, and Amber Hute of Delmar, IA; step-sisters, Amanda (Randall) Parker of TN, and Kimberly (Jeremie) Grant of AR; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dennis and Linda Queal of Princeton, IA; brother-in-law, Ryan Queal of LeClaire, IA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Morris, Daisy Hute McPherson, Elmer “Red” Hute and Robert Sherbonda.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Ryan E. Hute memorial fund has been established.

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

Richard J. Hennings

Richard J. “Dick” Hennings, 92, of Dubuque died December 7, 2018.

Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, December 13 at Grace Point Evangelical Presbyterian Church where visitation will be held from 9 to 11:15 a.m. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Dick was born October 27, 1926 in Dubuque, son of Arthur and Ethel (Schilling) Hennings. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1947.

On October 24, 1954 he married Ramona Hartley at Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church, New Albin, Iowa.

He served in the US Army in Germany during the Korean War.

Dick worked at John Deere Dubuque Works for 36 years, retiring in 1983.

He was an active member of Grace Point Evangelical Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his wife, Ramona Hennings of Dubuque; two sons, Lyle Hennings of Dubuque and James (Carol) Hennings of Dallas, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Katrina (Kyle) Coates, Natasha Hennings, Keysha (Stephen) Anderson and Kayla Hennings; two great grandchildren, Aubrey Jayne Coates and Jordan Daniel Coates.

He is also survived by a brother, Robert Hennings of Atlanta, Georgia; a sister, Dorothy Thomas of Delhi, Iowa; a brother in law, Robert Goodman of Dubuque and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Phyllis Goodman and Kay Wilcox; three brothers in law, Fred Thomas, Donald Wilcox and Herbert Gerdes; a sister in law, Georgine Hennings and two nephews, Duncan Goodman and Mark Wilcox.

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

A Richard Hennings Memorial Fund has been established.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Unity Point Health-Finley, and Hospice of Dubuque for their care.