Obituaries Archive

Timothy R. Cupps

Timothy R. “Weasel” Cupps, 58, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on August 14, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 20th, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with Rev. Donald Key officiating. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 19th, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory.

Tim was born on March 15, 1960 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Robert and Catherine Cupps (Peterman). He married June Jaeger on April 30th, 1988 at Washington Park in Dubuque.

Tim drove for Theisen Transport and most recently for Lindbery Trucking Co. He also previously worked at Ritehite.

Tim was an avid Minnesota Viking fan, he enjoyed bowling, being outdoors, looking for morels and ginseng, fishing, and hunting. He enjoyed helping others and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandson Jace.

He is survived by his wife June, two children Kari Cupps and Brett Cupps and his grandson Jace. Three sisters, Connie (Terry) Hackbarth, Julie McKinlay, Mary (Tim) Mills; five brothers, Mark Cupps, Steve Cupps, Chris Cupps, Terry Cupps, and Joe (Elizabeth) Peterman. His mother and father-in-law Richard and Judy Jacobs and their family along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law Arnold Jaeger, II, and brother-in-law Arnold Jaeger, III.

In lieu of flowers a Timothy Cupps memorial fund will be established.

Irwin F. Simon

Irwin Francis Simon, 65, of Cascade, Iowa passed away, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Irwin may call from 2:30 to 8 p.m., Sunday, August 19, 2018 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friends may also call after 9 a.m. Monday, August 20, 2018 at the Reiff Funeral home in Cascade, IA.

Services for Irwin will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 20, 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.

He was born November 15, 1952 in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Emmet and Kathleen (Urbain) Simon. He received his education at St. Martin’s Elementary School and Aquin High School. On May 28, 1977 he was united in marriage to Luann Menster at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cascade, IA. He farmed in the rural Cascade area and was a bus driver for the Western Dubuque School District.

Irwin had a great love for baseball and was a great baseball player himself, having being inducted into the Dubuque County Hall of Fame in 2002. He enjoyed many years coaching not only his children but other youth as well. He was also an avid Chicago Cubs fan with one of his greatest memories being that of the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series in 2016. He had such a warm relationship and connection to so many young people, making all of them feel special and they were so special to him. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening, but Irwin’s greatest joy in life was being a Husband, Father and Papa.

He was a member of St. Matthias Parish in Cascade. Irwin was also a member of the Brotherhood of the Great Squirrel Shootout.

He is survived by his wife, Luann “Lou” Simon of Cascade, IA; two children, Shelby (Tim) Kronlage of Dyersville, IA and Kain (Samie) Simon of Cascade, IA; 4 grandchildren, Simon and Scout Kronlage and Aleena Meyers and Snyder Simon; nine siblings, Loras (Mary Ann McGrane) Simon, Matt (Jean) Simon, Lee (Connie) Simon and Tom (Sherry) Simon and Lucy Sutherland all of Cascade, IA, Jeanette (Paul) Kremer of Epworth, IA, Marian (Dave) Armstrong of Livingston, Montana; sisters and brothers -in-law, Judith Simon of Peosta, IA, Robert (Linda) Budden of Petersburg, IA, Steve McElmeel of Lisbon, IA, Bill (Maureen) Menster of Sigourney, IA, Becky (Virg) Duvel of Toddville, IA, Donna Healy of North Liberty, IA, Joanie (Denny) Barnard of Eldora, IA.

He is preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Ray “Rabbit” and Florence Menster, one brother, Merlin E. Simon; two sisters, Marie Budden and Doris McElmeel.

The family would like to thank Sherry Kelchen ARNP, Dr. Engelman and the doctors, nurses and hospital staff at the Mercy Medical Center and Hospice of Dubuque.

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

Lois M. Burkle

Lois M. Burkle, 79, of Dyersville passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque from complications related to surgery.

Visitation will be held from 2-8 pm Friday, August 17, 2018, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville. Visitation will continue Saturday from 9-10 am at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, August 18, 2018, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Ralph Davis will officiate.

Lois was born December 3, 1938, in Petersburg, Iowa the daughter of Alfred and Loretta (Koch) Goedken. She married Donald Burkle on June 23, 1959, in Petersburg. Together they farmed near Dyersville until moving to town in 1992.

Lois was an extraordinary farm wife who loved quilting, cooking and baking, and taking pictures. She also kept up the family tree information.

Survivors include her husband, Donald Burkle, children: Ruth (fiancé Dan Kennedy) Utter of Marion, Jeff (special friend, Janelle Shimon) Burkle of Dyersville, Scott (Terri) Burkle of Dubuque; a daughter-in-law, Lisa (Tom) Reutzel of Lakeville, MN; grandchildren: Jeremy (Noor) Burkle, Justin and Molly Burkle, and Madison and Robert Reutzel; siblings: Joan Pasker, Dale Goedken and Delaine (Paul) Knipper, all of Dyersville, Delores (Terry) O’Brien of Cascade, Sr. Rita Goedken of Morton, MS, Dennis (Ann) Goedken of Cottage Grove, WI, Charles (Patrice) Goedken of Harrisburg, PA; in-laws: Doris Goedken of Dyersville, Lisa Goedken of Conception Junction, MO, Delores Burkle, Leander (Lavonne) Burkle, both of Earlville and Delbert (Dorothy) Burkle of Dyersville

She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Timothy Jude Burkle in 2004; siblings: David Goedken in infancy, Floyd Goedken, Sr. Angela Goedken, and Martin Goedken; in-laws: Urban Pasker, Jim Burkle, Alice (Jerome) Wulfekuhle, Herb (Wilma) Burkle and Cletus (Grace) Burkle.

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

Kelly M. Hurlburt Humphrey

Kelly Marie Hurlburt Humphrey, 55, of Benton, WI, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at home from complications of kidney disease. In keeping with the wishes of Kelly, there will be no funeral services and a private family remembrance will be held at a later date. The Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, in Dubuque, is in charge of arrangements.

Kelly was born on March 25, 1963 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Judith “Judy” and Robert “Bob” Hurlburt.

Kelly graduated from Cuba City High School. She worked many years as a bartender, waitress, and cook at various local establishments. Kelly volunteered as an EMT for the Hazel Green Rescue Squad.

She enjoyed camping, time on the Harley, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her many cats and dogs, including special companion Lady.

Kelly is survived by her son, Mitchell Hinderman of Chicago IL; her father, Bob Hurlburt of Dickeyville WI; sisters, Jenny (Leonard) Berthel of La Motte IA and Amy (Tim) Averkamp of Fort Mill SC; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Judy.

Thank you to family and many friends who supported Kelly throughout the years. Special thanks to the entire staff of Tri State Dialysis of Platteville, neighbors, special friends Sharon and Janet, and Hospice of Dubuque who provided Kelly with comfort in her final days.

Randy L. Neff

Randy L. Neff, 66, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Monday morning, August 13, 2018, at his home.

Friends and family may gather in remembrance of Randy on Friday, August 17, 2018, from 6 to 8 P.M. in “The Bistro” at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Randy Lee Neff was born on August 6, 1952 in Fulton, Illinois, to Albert Lee and Donna Ellen (Wade) Neff. He attended Clinton schools and later earned his GED. He married Lisa Marie Brunk on July 24, 1999 in Clinton, Iowa.

Randy had first worked for the Rock Island Railroad until it closed. He then worked as a forklift operator for International Paper in Clinton for many years, and lastly as a security guard at Family Dollar in Maquoketa.

Randy was an avid fisherman, Cubs fan, and enjoyed gardening and sharing produce with friends and family. He loved flowers and could make beautiful arrangements, and was a self-taught musician playing the guitar and drums.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Lisa Neff of Maquoketa, IA; sons, Travis (Carrie) Neff of Clinton, IA, and Toby Neff of Clinton, IA; 2 grandchildren, Marissa and Vanessa; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Darwin (Darla) Neff of Clinton, IA, and Mike (Regina) Allen of Cabot, AR; sisters, Jennifer (Chuck) Collister of Maquoketa, IA, and Cindy (Jeff) Turney of Maquoketa, IA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Albert Neff, mother Donna Neff Allen, and step-father Galen “Shorty” Allen.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Randy L. Neff memorial fund has been established.

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

William Joseph Lucy

William Joseph “Bill” Lucy, 79, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at home of an apparent heart attack.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, with Pastor Pamela Starr officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery, with military honors accorded by members of American Legion Post # 787 of East Dubuque.
Visitation will be from 4 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 and after 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Members of the East Dubuque Volunteer Fire Dept. will meet at 6:00 p.m. and members of American Legion Post # 787 will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Bill was born on February 6, 1939, the first born child of William N. and Loretta A. (McHale) Lucy in Leadville, CO. He was a graduate of the East Dubuque High School, class of 1959. Bill served proudly and honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1959 – 1961, on the USS Lowry as a Gunner in the Mediterranean and was presented with the Quilt of Valor on June 10, 2018.

He previously was employed at Fred Jackson Tuckpointing Company and later was self-employed in East Dubuque, until his retirement in 2001.

He was a retired member of the East Dubuque Volunteer Fire Dept., a member of the East Dubuque Lions Club, the East Dubuque American Legion Post #787, a member of the E.D.G.E. Foundation, and the East Dubuque Drum and Bugle Corps Color Guard.

Bill was a sweet and gentle person who enjoyed visiting with people in downtown East Dubuque. He loved playing football in high school, was a former Coach for the Wesley UMC basketball team, an avid Chicago Cubs fan, enjoyed playing cribbage and euchre, collecting post cards, doing “Seek and Find”, and was a puzzle enthusiast. On March 5, 2001 Bill received the “Citizen of the Year” award.

Surviving are two sisters, Loretta Lucy of East Dubuque and Irene (Don) Kaukaskie and a brother, Nick (Linda) Lucy both of Dubuque; 11 nieces and nephews, Laura Lucy-Ilan, Eric Lucy, Christine Lucy, Keith Lucy, Melissa Gardener, Michele Dague, Vicki Reynolds, Rhonda Khan, Michael Kaukaskie, Cheryl Symons, Dale Kaukaskie; and numerous great nieces, great nephews; and family friends, Karen & Bob Juergens.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister and brother-in-law, Sandy (Fred) Vaughn.

In lieu of flowers, a Bill Lucy Memorial Fund has been established.

The family thanks everyone who made Bill’s life so enjoyable.

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

Joseph B. McNamer

Joseph “Joey” Brady McNamer, 32, of Dubuque, IA, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the Heritage Center, John and Alice Butler Hall at the University of Dubuque campus. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the center.

Joey was born on June 2, 1986, in Dubuque, the son of Marty and Nancy (Comer) McNamer.

He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 2005 and earned his B.A. in Business from the University of Dubuque. After working various jobs in Chicago and Dubuque, he began work as a realtor with American Realty. Joey also worked closely with his dad and mom to build and sell several beautiful homes in which he took great pride.

Joey loved music. Whether it was catching a live show, playing the drums, or having an impromptu dance party in his living room, Joey always seemed to have music flowing through him. He also had a passion for exploring new places and often traveled to visit family and friends across the country and beyond.

Joey was full of kindness, charisma, generosity, and love. His exuberance for life and ever-present smile were contagious, and he always seemed to know when someone needed an ear to bend or a shoulder to lean on. Joey was a fiercely loyal friend, brother, and son who approached life with an open-heartedness rarely seen. He learned from his parents’ example to be intensely loyal to his friends, compassionate to all, and to strive for success in all his endeavors.

Joey brought joy into the lives of all who knew him and he will be deeply missed. He will live on in the hearts of those he touched.

Joey is survived by his parents, Marty and Nancy McNamer, of Dubuque; his brothers, Will Goodmann, Tony Goodmann and Jason McNamer; paternal grandmother, Barbara (Stock) Hackbarth; aunts and uncles, Sandy (Phil) Perry, Angie McNamer, Terry (Connie) Hackbarth, Chris (Sue) Bobst, Jay (Christine) Bobst, Waylen (Jen) Hackbarth, Wendell Comer, Wayne (Deanne) Comer; and many wonderful cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Glenn and Bonnie Comer; paternal grandfather, Donald Hackbarth; maternal uncle, Gary Comer; and aunt, Janis Comer.

Online condolences may be left for the family www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Dubuque Film Festival, Dubuque Arboretum Music in the Park, NAMI or a charity of your choice.

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

Marty and Nancy would like to thank the birthday group and their husbands for their continued love and support during this difficult time.

Florence C. Ernzen

Florence C. Ernzen, age 96, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 3:12 a.m., on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Stonehill Care Center. To honor Florence’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, August 13, 2018, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church, 2921 Central Avenue, with Rev. Dwayne J. Thoman officiating. To celebrate Florence’s life, family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where a parish scripture wake service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Florence was born on December 6, 1921, in Balltown, Iowa, daughter of John and Cecilia (Hansen) Link.

Florence surely enjoyed growing up in the amazing world of country life. An honest days work was never to be missed, but some relaxing time with family and friends always seemed to find its way into the days also. Florence was fortunate enough to cross paths with her soul-mate, Harold Ernzen, and the loving couple was united in marriage on April 12, 1944, at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Balltown, Iowa. They would be blessed with 47 wonderful years, and 7 adored children together before Harold was sadly called home ahead of her on September 13, 1991. Florence was primarily a devoted wife, mother and grandmother throughout her 96 year earthly journey, but she did also faithfully devote over 30 years of her talents outside of the home at both Leiser’s and Sweeney’s Supper Club. Florence’s main focus in life was undeniably her family and to hold a place in her heart as one of her dearly loved ones was all anyone would require to find fulfillment in this world. But, her commitment to her church and community would run a close 2nd to family in Florence’s mind. Her faith was found not only in how she lived her daily life, but also within her long-time membership to Holy Ghost Church and their Rosary Society. Florence also generously gave of her personal time with many social and senior citizen groups around town; including any opportunity to create masterpieces in multiple quilting groups, an evening of hoping for the opportunity to yell “Bingo”, or absolutely any opportunity to sit around the card table and regularly prove her uncanny ability to produce a winning Euchre hand again and again. We arrive in this new day with broken hearts, but we are forever grateful for the 96 years Florence blessed our lives and we know that she was beyond ready to be reunited with her 3 sons, and her loving husband, Harold, so they could begin their eternal walk together, hand in hand once again. We miss you Mom, we love you, we thank you and we will forever treasure every memory you leave behind. God Bless You!

Those left to cherish Florence’s memory include

her loving children,
Mary Ann (Leonard) Kremer, Dubuque, IA
and Kay (Dave) Stoffel, Sherrill, IA,
Geralyn “Geri” (Bill) Hall, Dubuque, IA
and Mark (Beverlie) Ernzen, Dubuque, IA;

a daughter-in-law,
Mary Ernzen, Luxemburg, IA;

14 grandchildren,
Steve (Jackie) Stoffel, Tom Stoffel, Terry (Jenny) Stoffel, Traci (Peter) Gael, Candice (Lon) Heinkel, Heather (Shawn) Spina, Nick (Janel) Hall, Matt Ernzen, Dave (April) Ernzen, Beth Ernzen, Jessica (Robert) Young, Michael Ernzen, Ben Ernzen and Robin Ernzen;

19 great-grandchildren;

and a sister-in-law,
Velma Link, Key West, IA.

Florence was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold Ernzen; her 3 sons, Davey in infancy, Jim Ernzen and Donnie (Rosemary) Ernzen; her siblings, Hilda (Joe) Klosterman, Carl Link, Silverius Link, John Link and Edwin (Carmelita) Link; and numerous brothers and sisters-in-laws.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the University of Iowa Hospital, Stonehill, and Hospice of Dubuque, for their wonderful and professional care through these last days with Mom. We would also like to express our sincerest gratitude to all of her friends at Windsor Park for all of the companionship and continual support over the years.

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

Sara A. Breeden

Sara A. Breeden, 79, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018, at her home in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of Sara’s life will be held at 11 A.M., Monday, August 13, 2018 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Sutton Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.

Sara Ann Clark was born on January 5, 1939 in Maquoketa, Iowa to William Howard and Elsie (Hoffa) Clark. She attended Jones County country schools and later received her GED. She married James Loras “Jim” Breeden on September 16, 1955 in Fulton, Iowa at the RLDS Church.

Sara was first and foremost a wonderful mother and wife. She had worked various jobs throughout the years including waitressing at Rocky’s Café for over ten years, and on the assembly lines at both General Thermal and Hoof Products in Maquoketa. She had also delivered the Clinton Herald daily for a couple years and she and Jim had delivered the Sunday Quad City Times for over 15 years.

Sara enjoyed gardening and canning, genealogy, volunteering at the Jackson County Historical Society, and assisting Jim with researching cemeteries involved with the Jackson County Pioneer Cemetery Association.

Those left to honor Sara’s memory include her husband Jim Breeden of Maquoketa, IA; children, Wayne Breeden of Clinton, IA, Sue Imming of Beaver Dam, WI, Vickie (Bob) Anstey of Cumberland, IA, Diane (Jerry) Sneed of New Orleans, LA, and Shirley (Brad) Schmidt of Thornton, IA; a brother, Robert “Bob” (Helen) Clark of Concord, CA; 10 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Jim, and a son John Loras Breeden in September of 1989.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Sara A. Breeden memorial fund has been established.

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

Karl J. Kohnen

Karl J. Kohnen

Karl J. Kohnen, 71, of Dubuque died Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 11, at Holy Spirit Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2215 Windsor Ave., Dubuque with Rev. Dwayne Thoman officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday at Egelhof, Siegert, Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd. where a parish scripture wake service will be recited at 7:30 p.m.

Karl was born on December 20, 1946 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Harold and Elizabeth (Tenhaaf) Kohnen. He married Jean Duffy, August 31, 1968 at Cathedral of Saint Raphael, Dubuque.

Karl received his bachelors degree from Loras College in 1968 and his masters degree from Northern Illinois University, De Kalb, Illinois, 1970. He was a licensed social worker in Illinois. Karl returned to Dubuque in 1974 and worked in social work, housing and development.

His love in life was music. Karl was a music minister for Holy Spirit Parish and substitute for St. Paul Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Dubuque Area Retired School Personnel Association and played piano for their band.

Karl is survived by his wife and 5 children. David (Sarah Goldberger), North Kingstown, Rhode Island; Laura (Don) Stanner, Dubuque; Michael (Val) Kohnen, Hawthorn Woods, Illinois; Sara (Rob) Hofer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Daniel, San Francisco, California; seven grandchildren, Jacob and Lucas Stanner, Ethan Hofer, Elisabeth and Katherine Kohnen, Gabriella and Benjamin Kohnen. His brother, Mark, (Beth) and brother-in-law, Del (Jan) Tucker and sisters-in-law, Kit (Ray) Kengott and Maggie (Steve) Canter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, John Charles, and sister Karolyn Tucker.
Memorials may be given to Holy Spirit Parish.

The Kohnen family wishes to thank the staffs of Mercy Medical Center and Hospice of Dubuque for their care and support.

Doris A. Selchert

Doris A. Selchert

Doris A. Selchert, 89 of Dubuque, Iowa passed away at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 7, 2018.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 10, 2018 at Saint Anthony Catholic Church with Rev. Steve Rosonke officiating. Entombment will follow at Mount Olivet Chapel Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2018 at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road.
Doris was born in Dubuque, Iowa on April 29, 1929, the daughter of Joseph V. and Rita V. (Wiedner) Schuler. She married Russell J. Selchert on August 13, 1949 at the Church of the Nativity, he preceded her in death on September 22, 2003.

Doris was a homemaker, who later in life volunteered her time at Ennoble Manor and the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. She enjoyed embroidery and was especially proud of the quilts she made for each of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed her time as a singer with the Sinsinawa Singers. Her family was very important to her, and the annual trolley ride at Christmas time made for wonderful memories, thanks to her. Our beautiful mother will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her three sons Steve (Judy) Selchert, of Dubuque, Robert (Cindy) Selchert, of Aberdeen, Maryland, and John (Chris) Selchert of Dubuque; her five daughters Kathie (Randy) Thor, of Cuba City, WI, Marilyn (Don) Steinhoff, of Cuba City, WI, Sharon (Dennis) Sweet, of Louisburg, WI, Jacque (Pat) Engling, of Dubuque, and Carrie (Joe) Mauss, of Sioux Falls, SD; daughter-in-law Arlene Selchert of Horicon, WI; 24 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, 16 step great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law Luella Schuler, of Waterloo, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Larry Selchert; a granddaughter, Jodi Metcalf; and a brother, Jim Schuler.

A Doris Selchert memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to thank the residents and staff of Sunset Park Place for all the friendship, care and compassion they showed to Doris during her time there, especially Kathy Lansing and Sue Mills. She truly considered it her home.

Frances G. Kringle

Frances G. Kringle, 96, of Dubuque died Monday, August 6, 2018 at Stonehill Care Center.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Thursday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1755 Delhi, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Military rites will be held following the service.

Frances was born July 17, 1922 in Ft. Ransom, North Dakota, daughter of Alfred and Emma (Carlblom) Highness. She graduated from Ft. Ransom, N.D. High School, attended Valley City, N.D. Teachers College for one year, the received her nursing training at Lutheran Deaconess Nursing School in Chicago.

On March 19, 1946, she married Richard O. Kringle. He preceded her in death on August 14, 2007.

Frances was a nurse most of her life of her life and served in the Army Nurses Corps during WW II. She enjoyed nursing and especially loved in-home nursing. Before her retirement, she was a restaurant inspector in Dubuque.

The most important things in life to Frances were her church, family and playing Euchre. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where she was involved in quilting and Stephen Ministry. She was also a member of the Eagles Club and American Legion.

She is survived by five children, Mary (Gary) Kottman of Minneapolis, Minn., Janice (Vernon) Linenfelser of East Dubuque, Ill., Diane (Eldon) Begle of Donna, Texas, Julie (Michael) Yakin of Elk River, MInn., and James (Linda) Kringle of Kansas City, Missouri. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Richard W. Kringle; her parents; six brothers and three sisters.

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

A Frances Kringle Memorial Fund has been established.

Paul Joseph Gisch

Paul Joseph Gisch, 90, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on August 6, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 11th, 2018 at St. Joseph The Worker Church with Rev. Thomas McDermott officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery with a flag presentation by the Iowa Army National Guard. Family and friends may gather after 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the church until time of mass. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.

Paul was born in Iowa City, Iowa on April 29, 1928. He was the youngest of the 10 children of Benedict Gisch and Clara Lenertz Gisch. He was a graduate of St. Cecilia Academy in Algona, Iowa.

Mr. Gisch served in the US Army with the 82nd Airborne Division in Italy.

He was a graduate of Loras College in June of 1951. Mr. Gisch was also a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking, University of Wisconsin in Madison and the National Mortgage School of Ohio State University.

He was employed by the First National Bank of Dubuque for many years and was retired from the Bank in April of 1990 as Senior Vice-President and Director. Mr. Gisch served the Dubuque Community on many boards and commissions.

Mr. Gisch was married to Anna Mae Runde of Hazel Green, Wisconsin on September 8, 1951 at the Church of the Nativity in Dubuque.

Paul is survived by his wife Anna Mae; his children, Mary (Rick) Marinelli, of Kansas City, MO, Joseph (Kate) Gisch, of Irvine, CA, Jill (William) Wilberding, of Edwardsville, IL, and Mark Gisch, of West Desmoines. Five grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, a sister Dolores Engle, of Sioux City, IA along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, six sisters and a grandson Daniel Wilberding.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Joseph The Worker or the Children’s Tumor Network.

Sandra Sue Meier

Sandra “Sandy” Sue Meier, 78, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, at St. Raphael Cathedral. Fr. Greg Bahl will officiate. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #787 East Dubuque, of which Sandy was a member. Burial will be at a later date in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Eden, WI. Friends may greet the family from 5 p.m to 8 p.m. Friday, August 17, at Hoffmann Schneider Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1640 Main St., Dubuque, where there will be an American Legion Post #787 East Dubuque walk through at 6:30 p.m.

Sandy was born January 29, 1940 in Madison, WI, the daughter of Milton and Lillian (Waehler) Mellor. She married Leo Meier on October 12, 1963 in Madison, WI. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2003.

Sandy graduated from Madison Central High School in 1957 and completed her nurses training at Madison General Hospital School of Nursing in 1960. She served in the Air Force National Guard, achieving the rank of first lieutenant while stationed at Lackland Air Force Base near San Antonio, TX.

After her marriage, Sandy and Leo lived In North Lake, IL where Sandy worked as a registered nurse. In 1965, Sandy and her family moved to Dubuque, where she continued her nursing career at numerous hospitals and nursing homes.

For a number of years Sandy also owned and operated a small boutique in East Dubuque where she sold unique home décor and furniture that she had refinished. In the last 10 years of her life, Sandy worked part time as a reporter, photographer, and general office assistant at the Dubuque Leader, published by her dear friend William Winders.

Sandy had a beautiful voice and often sang at funerals and weddings. She was dedicated to the Democratic Party and enjoyed campaigning for Democratic candidates. She was an active volunteer for the Dubuque Rescue Mission, where for the last six years she served as a member of the board of directors.

She enjoyed traveling, especially with her beloved husband Leo. She was a lifelong University of Wisconsin Badger fan. She delighted in telling stories and surprising people. Those who knew her understand that she endeavored to be unpredictable.

Sandy is survived by her children, Patricia (Benjamin Chalkley) Meier of North Liberty; Debra (Brian Dietz) Meier of Birmingham, MI; Tonya (Barry Randle) Meier of Dallas, TX; Rebecka (Mike Gunderson) Meier of Fort Worth, TX; and Charles (Jessica Weigel) Meier of Minneapolis, MN. Sandy also is survived by her 13 grandchildren Samuel, Oliver, and Lilia Chalkley; Andrew Claire, Rachel, and Leo Meier Dietz; Leo Abraham and Ann Frances Randle; Lillian and Ava Gunderson; and Henry and Lauren Meier; as well as a special cousin Carole (Lee) Bailey of Fountain City, WI; sisters-in-law Mary Bick of Campbellsport, WI; Rita (Harlan) Draeger of Racine, WI; Monica McDaniel of West Bend, WI; and Elizabeth (Richard) Theis of Centennial, CO; brother-in-law Bob Meier of Eden, WI; 16 nieces and nephews, and further extended family, all of whom she loved dearly.

In addition to her husband, Sandy was preceded in death by her parents; a brother in infancy; a brother-in-law, John (Jack) Meier and his wife Ruth Meier; and brothers-in-law William Bick and Thomas McDaniel.

Sandy’s family would like to thank Sandy’s friend and helper, Tanya Welter, and all the caregivers from By Your Side Care, especially Lisa Flanagan, who treated Sandy as if she were her own mother.

Memorials may be made to the Dubuque Rescue Mission, 398 Main St., Dubuque, IA 52001.

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

Donald E. Gieseman

Donald E. Gieseman, 81, of Asbury, Iowa, passed away Saturday August 4, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals, due to injuries sustained in a pedestrian vs. motor vehicle accident.

Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, August 10 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1276 White Street, Dubuque, where Don was a member. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday at Egelhof, Siegert, Casper Funeral Home, 2659 JFK, Dubuque. A Masonic Service will be held at 7 p.m. A visitation will also be held from 9 to 9:45 a.m., Friday at the church.

Don was born May 27, 1937, to Henry and Belle (Tietgen) Gieseman in Iowa City, Iowa. He attended Jefferson Junior High School in Dubuque, where he was part of a singing quartet. They submitted a record which took first place in the 1949 National Boys Club of America vocal quartet competition. They sang the “Boys Club Marching Song” and the hymn, “Christ the Lord is Risen Today.” Former U.S. President, Herbert Hoover, and elder statesman, Bernard Baruch, announced in New York City that the award went to Don’s group, and they were thrilled to learn they had won. Don graduated from Dubuque Senior High School, and served twelve years in the United States Navy and in the Naval Reserve.

He became a Certified Manufacturing Engineer, and worked for many years as an engineer at John Deere in Dubuque. After he retired he continued to work as an engineering consultant for several years. He was a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers since 1966; and a member of the John Deere Retiree Association.

Don was a judo enthusiast, and also was a fitness instructor at the Dubuque YM/YWCA. He had a lifelong love of books and learning, which he passed along to a few of his nieces and nephews, and to some of the young people he mentored through his work with DeMolay youth at the Masonic Temple, where he was a longstanding member and leader. Don played a key role in every Masonic organization in Dubuque for many years. He received the Legion of Honor, which is the highest award that can be bestowed by the DeMolay.

Don will be remembered for his intelligence, his wit, his kindness, and his commitment to working for the betterment of his community and his country.

He is survived by his brother Kermit Gieseman in Palm Bay, FL; by his sister-in-law Mary Juen Gieseman in Dubuque; and by several nieces, nephews, and chosen family, whose lives he enriched with his quick wit and interesting conversation, and who benefited from his guidance, generosity and kind heart.

He was preceded in death by his parents; by his sisters and their spouses, Lois and Lewis Holm, and Arliss and Donovan Hyde; by his sister Corinne “Corky” Krelle; by his brother and sister-in-law, Calvin and Marlene Gieseman, by his brother Dale Gieseman; by his sister-in-law Shirley Gieseman; and by three nephews: David Holm in 1967, James “Coach” Gieseman in 1987, and Peter Holm in 2016.

In lieu of plants and flowers a Donald E. Gieseman memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com.

The family would like to extend a special heartfelt thank you to Deb Langkamp, who was Don’s neighbor and friend, and who, at least once, literally saved his life. We also want to thank the Dubuque Fire and Police responders who cared for Don at the accident scene; the staff at Mercy ER, the Mercy Air Care crew; and the University of Iowa Hospitals ER, ICU, and Palliative Care teams, especially Dr. Rogers, Jenn, Katie, Victoria and Eric.