Obituaries Archive

Sister Ann Ellen Quirk, BVM

Sister Ann Ellen Quirk, BVM, 87, of 1130 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Caritas Center. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, in the Marian Hall Chapel. Sharing of Memories will be at 1:15 p.m., followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.

Sister Ann Ellen was a music teacher in Clinton, Iowa; Chicago; Rock Island, Ill.; and Wilmington, Ill., where she also served as pastoral associate and parish minister.

She was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on Feb. 8, 1931, to William James and Margaret Mary Roe Quirk. She entered the BVM congregation Sept. 8, 1949, from St. Augustine Parish, Milwaukee.

She professed first vows on March 19, 1952, and final vows on July 16, 1957.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Catherine (Robert) Kiesl, and brothers William (Grace) and Robert.

She is survived by a sister Margaret Quirk, Muskego, Wis.; sister-in-law Marlene Quirk, West Bend, Wis.; nieces; nephews and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 69 years.

Memorials may be given to Sisters of Charity, BVM Support Fund, 1100 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003 or online at https://www.bvmcong.org/support_donate.cfm.

Behr’s Funeral Home, 1491 Main St., Dubuque, IA 52001 is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Vyverberg

Richard Vyverberg, 82, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on September 23, 2018 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 28th, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with Deacon Paul Peckosh officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery with military honors accorded by American Legion Post #6. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 27th, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory.

He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on August 20, 1936, the son of Milton Benjamin and Marie (Billmeyer) Vyverberg. He married Carole J. (Mann Nothaft) on May 22, 1982. He is a United States Army veteran serving for two years.

Mr. Vyverberg was employed at John Deere Dubuque Works from 1955 to 1992 where he worked as Journeyman Tool and Die Maker and later as a manufacturing Engineer.

He enjoyed Bass fishing, playing golf with his wife, woodworking, and spending time with His grandchildren.
He was a former member of Knights of Columbus Council 5513, Dubuque Coast Guard Auxiliary, Dubuque Bass Club, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, & John Deere Supervisors club.

He is survived by his wife Carole, his son Greg (Kim) Vyverberg, of Dubuque, his daughter Kim Vyverberg, of Davenport, Iowa; two step-daughters Laura (Troy) Lash and Lisa (Roger) Oberbroeckling-Higgins. Six grandchildren, Nichole (Shane) Freiburger, Jacob (Stephanie Allen) Vyverberg, Jessica and Sarah Oberbroeckling, all of Dubque, Rachel and Audrey Lash of Indianola, Iowa. Great grandchildren Cash Freiburger and Cora Allen. Two sisters, Shirley (Ben) Schroeder and Joan (Clare) Snodgrass, of Dubuque; along with his former spouse Beverly Vyverberg.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ben and Elizabeth Vyverberg and grandparens Tony and Veronica Billmeyer and a grandson Mitchell Oberbroeckling who passed on August 25, 2000.

A special thank you to the 5th Floor nurses at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital for the exceptional care they gave to Richard.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. It was Richard’s wish to have these funds help a wounded veteran.

Stephen P. DeLire

Stephen P. “Steve” DeLire, 74, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away Saturday morning, September 22, 2018 at Bethany Home in Dubuque, IA.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 28, 2018 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, where military honors will be accorded by members of the Dubuque Marine Corps. League. Visitation is from 4 – 8 p.m. on Thursday and after 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the Miller Funeral Home.

Steve was born on August 24, 1944 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Adrian P. and Sylvia J. (Thoma) DeLire. He was a 1962 graduate of Dubuque Senior High School. Steve served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict, on the USS Hornet and was also stationed in Guam.

On October 19, 1968 he married Janet (Craig) Morrison in Moline, Illinois. Steve was employed at the John Deere Dubuque Works as a pipe fitter, retiring in 1995. He continued operating DeLire Rental Properties and other businesses.

He was a former member of U.A.W. Local # 94. Steve was a die-hard Cubs fan, he loved camping and time spent with his family. Whenever possible he enjoyed his Harley.
Grandpa was the Creator of the Rock a doodle doo. A story for his grandkids.

Steve was a great husband, Dad, grandpa, uncle, friend and landlord, whatever you knew him best as. He will be truly missed by all.

Surviving is his wife, Janet; six children, Bill (Lynn) Morrison of East Dubuque, Tracy (Rick) Bankson and Dawn Morrison, both of Dubuque, Scott DeLire of East Dubuque, and Vance (Tricia) DeLire and Craig (Amy) DeLire both of Dubuque; 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian and Sylvia, and a sister, Mary Ann Schwendinger.

A Stephen P. DeLire memorial fund has been established.

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

Patricia A. Kohlenberg

Patricia A. Kohlenberg, age 64, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Bloomington, passed away at her residence on Sunday, September 23, 2018, with her loving family by her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bloomington. Family and friends may call on Thursday, September 27, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church.

She was employed with Grant County Land Conservation Office and the Commission on Aging, as well as Grant Regional Health Center, and Montessori Pre-School.

On July 31, 2009, she was united in marriage to Cal Kohlenberg.

Pat enjoyed going to garage sales and collecting antiques. She dearly loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her loving husband, Cal; her children: Jeremy (Sarah) and Jen (Forbes Van Altena) Wagner; step-children: Jared (Alex) and Brent (Lauren) Kohlenberg; grandchildren: Brandon, Cody, and Anna Wagner, Remi and Nora Kohlenberg; her siblings: Jim (Jeannie) Kluesner, Jr.; Karen (Joe) Gates; Tom (Marlene) Kluesner; Sally (Tom) Bennett; Linda (Rod) Kaufman; Mary (Rod) Neis; many nieces, nephews and her former husband, Tim Wagner.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, James and Charlotte Kluesner.

In lieu of plants and flowers, a Patricia A. Kohlenberg Memorial Fund has been established. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Bloomington is entrusted with her care.

Online condolences: www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

Judith Tigges

Judith “Judy” Tigges, 80, of W. Peoria, Illinois, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Heddington Oaks, skilled nursing care facility.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, September 28 at the Church of the Resurrection. A visitation will be from 9-10:45 a.m., Friday at the church, where a short memorial video will be presented at 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road is in charge of the arrangements.

Judy worked at Sweetheart Bakery, Bishop’s Buffet, and Sisters of the Presentation. She was a member of the Resurrection Church Choir and Women’s Guild. She enjoyed making rosary beads for the missionaries and spending time volunteering at The Christ Child Society and The Sisters of Charity Soup Kitchen. Her most treasured accomplishment was creating a weekly rosary group at Heddington Oaks.

Judy was born on November 10, 1937 in Epworth, IA, daughter of Marie Connolly. She married Richard Tigges on September 3, 1960 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Dubuque.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, step sister, and friend who was loved by all.

Surviving are her two daughters, Janice (Dan) Christianson, of Dunlap, IL and Jolene (Jimmy) Dolan, of Fort Collins, CO; a son, Jeffrey (Cheryl) Tigges, of Parker, CO; two step brothers, Dudley (Diane) Huber, of Farmerville, LA and Robert (Mary) Huber, of Solon, IA and six grandchildren: Amanda, Rachel, Joshua, Lauren, Jenna and Jessie.

She was preceded in death by her mother and husband.

Memorials may be given to St. Therese Society of the Little Flower, 800-621-2806, 1313 N. Frontage Road, Darien, IL 60561.

The Tigges family would like to extend a special thank you to Heddington Oaks, Methodist Unity Point Hospice Services, and Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home for all of their kind and loving care and support.

Richard W. Hanson

Richard W. “Dick” Hanson, 74, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Friday morning, September 21, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

A celebration of Dick’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Monmouth, Iowa Cemetery.

Richard Wayne Hanson was born on May 3, 1944 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Robert Willis and Neoma Lucille (Hardin) Hanson. He grew up in Maquoketa, attended Maquoketa schools and earned his GED. He married Mona Mohr and to this union two children were born, Janette and Brian. They divorced and he married Lois M. Carr on November 27, 1968 in Rock Island, Illinois, and together they had a daughter Michele. Lois preceded him in death on October 30, 1999. He later married Janet Usher Snyder on August 5, 2005 in Monmouth, Iowa.

Dick had first worked at Farmall in the Quad Cities for a short time. He then worked for the Jones County Highway Maintenance Department and transferred to Jackson County where he worked for 36 years retiring in 2006.

Dick was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club in Maquoketa. He enjoyed fishing, camping and gardening.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Janet Hanson of Maquoketa, IA; children, Janette (Peter) Dunne of Baldwin, IA, Brian (Robin) Hanson of Shelby Township, MI, and Michele (Ed) Zilch of Davenport, IA; step-children, Jerry (Ruth) Potter of Rockford, MN, Terry Potter of Trinity, TX, Carolyn Potter of Monmouth, IA, Randy Potter of St. Louis, MO, Mike (Sherry) Snyder of Maquoketa, IA, Brenda (Kirk) Hayden of Robins, IA, and Teresa (Mark) Paine of Billings, MT; 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; 12 step-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren; a sister Mary (Sam) Caven of Baldwin, IA; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Lois, a brother Marvin (Ellen) Hanson, and a sister Esther (Dean) Rickels.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Richard W. “Dick” Hanson memorial fund has been established.

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

Loras F. Koppes

Loras F. “Dutsy” Koppes, 77, of Scotch Grove, passed away Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Unity Point – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Visitation will be held from Noon until 2 pm Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Temple Hill where a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 2 pm. Burial will be in the church cemetery and Rev. Douglas Loecke will officiate.

Loras was born July 8, 1941, in Monticello the son of Herbert and Frances (Moorman) Koppes. He graduated from school in Cascade and served in the Army National Guard.

He enjoyed driving truck nationwide, playing music and socializing.

Survivors include his children: Lisa Smith of Waverly, Randy (Beth) Koppes of Iowa City, Marty Koppes of Monticello, Tim Koppes of Dubuque, Jen (Dom) Luensman of Monticello, Ben (Andrea) Koppes of Ely and Anna (Trevor) Siebels of Monticello; the mother of his children, Joan Koppes of Monticello; 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; siblings: Arlene (Earl) Takes of Cedar Rapids, Thomas Koppes of AZ, Kenneth Koppes of Iowa City and James (Diane) Koppes of Cascade, a friend, Erma Heiken of Wyoming, and a sister-in-law, Patricia Koppes of Cedar Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances, his step-mother, Erma (Kelchen), his father, Herbert, a stillborn son, Francis, a friend, Ella Brokaw, a brother Ronald, a stillborn brother, Robert, a sister Rose Ann Vondracek.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.kramerfuneral.com.

Clarence R. Lahr

Clarence R. Lahr, 94, of Dyersville and formerly of Petersburg, died Saturday, September 22, 2018, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester.

Visitation will be held from 3 – 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville where a parish vigil service will be held at 5 pm. Visitation will continue Tuesday from 9 – 10 am at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Ralph Davis will officiate.

Clarence was born August 8, 1924, in Worthington, Iowa son of Nicholas and Mary (Krogman) Lahr. He married Adella Willenbring on Sept. 25, 1951, in Petersburg. Together they farmed for a time in the Worthington area until making their home in Petersburg where they continued to farm. He had several other jobs including working at the Ertl Company for 10 years. In 2006, they moved to the Ellen Kennedy Living Center in Dyersville.

Survivors include his two daughters: Elaine (Lester) Stoffel of Morton, IL and Barb (John) Ronnau of Stilwell, KS; 9 grandchildren: Tammy (Adam) Gurewitz, Becky (Troy) McKnight, Tim Stoffel, Jesse Lahr, Justin (Rosanne) Lahr, Travis (Sidney) Lahr, Aaron (special friend Jenaya Hargrafen) Lahr, James (fiancé Adriane House) Ronnau and Shannon (Dustin) Smiers; 10 great grandchildren with another due in October; a sister, Mary Jane Felton of Cascade and Loras’ fiancé, Kate Jones of Princeville, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Adella, a son, Loras “Butch” Lahr; brothers and sisters: John Lahr, Joe (Isabelle) Lahr, Al (Germaine) Lahr, Nick (Mary Jane) Lahr, Veronica (Henry) Russ, Margaret (John Russ and Tom) Oehler, Loretta Lahr, Rose (Wally) Nehl, Alvin “Bud” Lahr and Theresa (Jerry) Goedken; brothers-in-law: Joe Felton, John (Hilda) Willenbring, Albert (Stacy) Willenbring and Lawrence “Sonny” (Verna) Willenbring; 5 sisters-in-law: Frances and Leona Willenbring, Rose (Anton) Mormann, Irene (Frank) Sassen and Tillie (Lawrence) Rolfes; Parents-in-law, Louis and Anna Willenbring.

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

Virginia L. Wing

Virginia L. “Ginny” Wing, 87, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully on September 19th, 2018 at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 24th, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Family and friends may gather from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.

Virginia was born on November 12th, 1930 in Louvain, Belgium, the daughter of Snowden and Myrl (Garretson) Clary. At the age of five, she and her parents moved to Tennessee, Wisconsin, and eventually to Maquoketa, Iowa.

She is a graduate of Maquoketa High School, where she participated in band, chorus, theater arts and loved to play the piano.

On May 29th, 1951, Virginia married her Highschool sweetheart, Jack L. Wing, at the Maquoketa Methodist Parsonage. Jack and Virginia raised their family in Maquoketa, Davenport and Dubuque before retiring to Nita Ho Valley near St. Donatus, where they lived for 25 years.

She worked at both Xavier and Mercy Hospitals as unit secretary for 23 years.

Virginia enjoyed bowling, being with her friends in T.O.P.S., and was an Honorary member of the Luxembourg Society.

Virginia had a great smile, an infectious laugh, and a generous heart. She was a wonderful daughter, loving wife, doting mother and grandmother, and a loyal friend. She loved traveling, reading, playing croquet, and dancing. Her three trips to Luxembourg and Belgium in her later years were a dream come true. Most of all, she loved and treasured her family.

She is survived by her three children: Valerie (Paul) McNally of Iowa City, Martin (Heidi) Wing, and Sue (Don) Broadwell of Dubuque; Seven grandchildren and their spouses, and six great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Jack; her parents; one sister, one brother; and one step-brother.

Memorials may be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or Hospice of Dubuque.

The family is grateful for the amazing care given to Mom by all the employees of Stonehill Care Center. They are a community of pure love and Christ-like compassion. Mom was touched by the cards, notes and visits from friends which so lifted her spirits.

Sister Kathleen O’Sullivan, BVM (Donall)

Sister Kathleen O’Sullivan, BVM (Donall), 90, of 1130 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at Caritas Center.

Natural Burial Rite of Committal was Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in the Marian Hall Chapel. Burial was in the Mount Carmel cemetery. Sharing of Memories will be Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, at 10:30 p.m. in the Marian Hall chapel followed by a Memorial Mass.

Sister Kathleen was an elementary teacher in Chicago; Butte, Mont.; San Francisco and Kauai, Hawaii. She also served as principal in Kauai and in Missoula, Mont. She ministered as a religious education teacher, receptionist, and volunteer hospice coordinator in Butte, Mont., and as coordinator of religious education, parish minister, and volunteer in social justice programs in Missoula, Mont.

She was born on May 13, 1928, in San Francisco, to Daniel and Katherine Murphy O’Sullivan. She entered the BVM congregation Sept. 8, 1946, from St. Philip Parish, San Francisco. She professed first vows on March 19, 1949, and final vows on Aug 15, 1954.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Sheila O’Sullivan.

She is survived by cousins and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 72 years.

Memorials may be given to Sisters of Charity, BVM Support Fund, 1100 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003 or online at https://www.bvmcong.org/support_donate.cfm.

Hoffmann Schneider Funeral Home, 1640 Main St., Dubuque, IA 52001 is in charge of arrangements.

Lulu B. Stewart

Lulu B. Stewart, 80, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on September 19, 2018 at Stonehill Care Center.

Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Hazel Green Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Lulu was born on December 6, 1937 in Raleigh, IL the daughter of Raymond and Edna Lucille (Cowsert) McVay. She married Andy Stewart on May 28th, 1956 in Raleigh, IL. She worked at the Shoe Tree in Hinsdale, IL until retirement.

Lulu’s true love was her husband Andy. They did everything together, even worked side by side for 40 years. Her family was her heart and joy. She absolutely loved the Chicago Bulls and rarely missed watching a game.

She is survived by her daughters Cynthia Feldott, of Dubuque, and Jennifer Bodoh, of Troy. MO. Sisters, Lynn Regan, Margene Martin and Fonda Parker. Grandchildren, Brad Feldott, Brian Feldott, Kelli Feldott, Kasey Godek, Melissa Stewart, Aaron Bodoh, and Jett Bodoh along with 16 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Andy; her parents Raymond and Lucille McVay, Son-in-law Kevin Feldott and a brother T. J. McVay.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established.

The family wishes to thank the nursing staff of Stonehill Care Center, Dr. Chadwick Nachtmann and Hospice of Dubuque for all their wonderful care they gave.

Betty Mae Hines

Betty Mae Hines, age 83, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at her son’s home. To honor Betty’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, September 24, 2018, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Trinity Church, 1701 Rhomberg Avenue, with Rev. Andrew Awotwe-Mensah officiating. To celebrate Betty’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m., until the time of services at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, September 24, 2018, at Holy Trinity Church. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.

Betty was born on March 18, 1935, in Winneshiek County, Iowa, daughter of Harry and Inez Rose (Jahnke) Schutte.

Betty was united in marriage to the love of her life, Donald J. Hines, on May 10, 1952, at the Church of the Nativity in Dubuque. The two were blessed with 24 years, and 5 wonderful children, before Don was called home suddenly on April 22, 1977. Betty was a devoted wife and mother who also put her God given talents to work outside of the home in the publishing and printing industry for several years before finishing her working career as a cashier at the Five Flags Center. Her faith was an integral part of her daily life and Betty was an active and long-time member of Holy Trinity Church. We are deeply saddened at the loss of our wonderful mom, grandma, great-grandma and friend, but take some comfort in the fact that she is now reunited with her beloved husband, Don, and her son, Jeffrey in their new and eternal heavenly home. We will miss you dearly Betty and are grateful for the memories you leave behind for us to treasure.

Those left to cherish Betty’s memory include

her children,
Kathryn (Jeff) Hasley, Ottumwa, IA,
Sandra (Devin) Cline, San Tan Valley, AZ,
Greg (Kelly) Hines, Peosta, IA
and Chris (Donna) Hines, Scottsdale, AZ;

her daughter-in-law,
Janet Hines, Dubuque, IA;

her grandchildren,
Shannon (Jake) Veach, Stacey (Jon Kluck) Hines, Lindsey (Ben) Cooper, Chrystal (Andy) Blauveldt, Seth (Meghan) Hines, Summer (Dustin) Brookhart, Vanessa (Kevin) Forristall, Brandon (Shamica) Hasley, Rachael Hasley, Josh (Danah) Laugeson, Quinn (Gabriel Aguillar) Hines, Corbyn Hines and Dylan Spann;

her 18 great-grandchildren;

and several nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald Hines; a son, Jeffrey Hines; and a sister, Helen Kleinschrodt.

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

Veronica M. Hagemann

Veronica M. Hagemann, 89, of Dyersville, formerly of New Vienna, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Oakcrest Manor, Dyersville.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville where a parish vigil service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Wednesday, September 26th from 9-9:45 a.m. at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 26, 2018, St. Boniface Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Ralph Davis will officiate.

Veronica was born July 20, 1929, in Garnavillo, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Veronica (Berns) Hoeger. She was the second youngest of eight children and received her education at St. Joseph’s school in Garnavillo.

Veronica married John W. Hagemann on May 7, 1952, in St. Joseph’s Church in Garnavillo.

She enjoyed reading, gardening, crocheting, sewing, coloring, crossword puzzles and was a master at cooking & baking. Veronica took great joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren.

Surviving are her five children: Mary Hagemann, Kevin (Diane) Hagemann both of Dyersville, David (Marlene) and James (Deb) Hagemann both of New Vienna, Donna (Rick) Kratz of Peoria, AZ, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, brother: Gerald Hoeger of Garnavillo, in-laws: Inez Hoeger of Prairie Du Chein, WI, Clarence Meyer of Monona, Walter (Irene) Hagemann of San Diego, CA., Inez Hagemann of New Vienna Julius (Betty) Hagemann, Eileen Hagemann both of Dyersville, James Hesselmann of Niwot, CO, LaVerne Hagemann of Tequesta, FL., Kathleen Hagemann of Dubuque; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John in 2013, a son, Philip in infancy, siblings: Herman, Vincent, Martha, Lambert, Loretta, Hoeger, Irma Meyer, in-laws: Urban (Grace) Hagemann, Charles, Joseph and James Hagemann, Cindy Hagemann, Joan Hesselmann, Fritz (Delores) Bierman and Edwin Hagemann.

A special Thank You to Hospice of Dubuque, especially Edna Scherbring and to all the wonderful caregivers who work at Oakcrest Manor for the loving support you gave to Veronica.

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

Marian Lavone Richey

Marian Lavone Richey, 88, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Linn Manor in Marion, IA.

Friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 22, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 22 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 3200 Asbury Rd., Dubuque. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Marian was born on October 18, 1929 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Reinhardt and Helen (Doerr) Schmidt. Marian met and married the love of her life, Rodney William Richey on October 22, 1949 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Dubuque, IA.

Marian enjoyed playing bingo with her daughter Laurie, going to the casino with Dennis and Laurie, eating Godfather’s pizza, shopping, and watching NASCAR Racing (Jeff Gordon was her favorite driver). She devoted her life to caring for her family.

Those left to cherish Marian’s memory include her five children, Diane (Sid) Arnold, Steve (Cindy) Richey, Tom Richey, Dennis Richey, and Laurie (John) Denes; 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren; her siblings, Bud Schmidt and Jannan Hancock; and her sister in law, Ora Schmidt.

Marian was preceded in death by her loving husband Rodney; her parents; her mother in law and father in law; a sister, Helen (Ray) Hintgen; two brothers, Raymond Schmidt and Melvin Schmidt; a sister in law, Vernetta Schmidt; and two brothers in law, Bill Hancock and Raymond Hintgen.

The family would like to thank the staff at Linn Manor Nursing Home and Hospice Compassus.

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

Ronald T. Amundson

Ronald T. Amundson, 93, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at home surrounded by his wife and children.

Join the family for a celebration of life from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 22, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1755 Delhi St., Dubuque. Service at 4 p.m., followed by a celebration of life reception from 5-7pm at the church. Rev. Josh Martyn will officiate. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #6. Hoffmann Schneider Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque is entrusted with arrangements.

Ron was born January 11, 1925 in White Bear Lake, MN, the son of Adolph and Lila (Lapham) Amundson. He married Joan Skogstad on August 4th, 1962 in Eleva, Wisconsin.

Ron was a family man; his wife and children and their lives were his priority. Earlier this year Ron and Joan celebrated fifty-six years of marriage. With the love, care, and support of Joan he become the man that so many people loved and cherished.

He graduated from high school in Excelsior, MN where he excelled in athletics winning multiple state championships in track and field while being a four-sport varsity athlete.
In 1943 he joined the armed forces and was assigned to the Thirteenth Airborne Division 513 Parachute Infantry – where he completed 13 jumps during World War II.

After returning from the service he worked at Amundson Boat Works in White Bear Lake, MN, a family business that built the sailing ships that drove commerce on the “Great Lakes” of the upper Midwest.

Following his service, he became a general contractor in the housing industry in Minnesota. Ron was a salesman for multiple companies and celebrated a 50 plus year career. He had an innate ability to listen and care for his customers as friends and clients first – not just customers.

Ron was an avid sports fan his entire life. An accomplished athlete in his youth he regularly shot his age in golf into his 80’s. He could break 100 with only an 8 iron until his last round.

His love of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Vikings was unbending. He leaves us with being one of the few that have seen an Iowa Rose Bowl win for Iowa, a Chicago Cubs World Series win and multiple Minnesota Viking’s Super Bowl appearances.

He was a volunteer for the Visiting Nurse Association for 19 years and a driver for Duride, providing help to those in need for many years for people in his hometown Dubuque, IA.

Ronald “Ron” Amundson was a great person, father, and friend and he will be missed by his family, friends and all the people he encountered throughout his life.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Joan; 5 children, Greg (Marty)Amundson of Las Vegas, Nevada, Ronald Amundson II of Dubuque, Laurie Paulsen of Dubuque, Kristin (John) Foley of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Jill (Jason) McMurray of Franklin, Tennessee; fourteen grandchildren, two great granddaughters and a brother Bill Amundson of Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Adolph and Lila Amundson and brother Alan Amundson.

A special thank you to the staff at Finley Hospital and the people at Hospice of Dubuque for their loving care and support during his final days. Also, our family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude towards Hoffmann-Schneider for being very accommodating and understanding during this difficult time.

Memorial donations in memory of Ron may be made to Hospice of Dubuque and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

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