Obituaries Archive

Phillip A. Rote

Phillip A. “Phil” Rote, 72, of Dubuque, IA passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Manor Care.

Friends may call from 10:30 am to noon on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, a prayer service will conclude the visitation with Pastor Don Jackson Officiating. Full military honors will follow accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League and the Tri-State Vietnam Veterans.

Phil was born on October 29, 1945 in Seattle, Washington the son of Marvin and June (Phillips) Rote. He served in the U.S. Navy for two tours of duty in Vietnam, and later worked as a police officer for the City of Rockford, IL. He moved to Dubuque and did security work where he met and married Ruth Rath on Sept. 30, 1998. Phil enjoyed watching reality TV and Military Movies in his spare time.

He is survived by his wife Ruth a daughter Tracie Rinaldo of Polo, IL, a grandson Nathan Rinaldo, three step children Daniel (Gina) Bonnett in Arizona, Timothy (Diana) Bonnett in Texas and Peggy (Rick) Stecklein of Dubuque; 6 step grandchildren, a brother Rod (Tracy) Rote of Marengo, IL, three sisters Grace Ellen (Dan) Reimer of Oregon, IL, Ruth Ann (George) Bower of Oregon, IL, and Jacqueline (Ralph) Plocker of Dixon, IL, along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers a Phil Rote memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to thank the staff at Manor Care and Hospice of Dubuque for all you did for Phil.

Albert David Dolan

Albert “Albie” David Dolan, 83, of Dubuque passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the university of Iowa Hospital and Clinic, Iowa City, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2018 at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Rev. Andrew A. Mensah officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 24th at Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1640 Main Street where there will be a wake service at 4:00 p.m.

Albert was born August 14, 1934, in Dubuque, son of Albert and Marie (Basten) Dolan. Albert married Nancy Prevatt, the love of his life, on August 1, 1953.

Albert was a nature lover his entire life. He was an avid outdoorsman, who fished, hunted, trapped and cultivated a large garden and orchard.

He built much of the family home himself. He retired from Dubuque Packing Co. after 30 years of service at the age of 47. He spent his retirement doing all the things he so enjoyed, but what he loved the most was spending time with his family.

Survivors are his wife, Nancy; children, Vicki (Ron) Ludovissy, David (fiancé Debbie Linden) Dolan, Angel (Russ) Schwartz, Christopher (Dianne) Dolan and Albert (Gina) Dolan III; eleven grandchildren, Kelli (Basem Trados) Tigges, Natalie Tigges, Stephanie Tigges, Nicole Nees, Jack Dolan, Andrew (Kacy) Schwartz, Jennifer Schwartz, Matthew (Tammy) Dolan, Melissa Dolan, Albert Dolan IV, and Ashley Dolan; seven great-grandchildren, Landon, Vivyana, Joseph, Talem, Will, Anna, Brentley; siblings, Beverly Kluesner, Jenny (James) Givens, Bobby Dolan; and brother-in-law, Victor (Loretta) Prevatt.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Roger Dolan, Dory (Tom) Meyer, Denny (Betty) Dolan, and John (Sheila) Dolan.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

A thank you for his care to Tri-State Dialysis, especially Charlie and Connie and to Dr. John Whalen and staff.

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

Dwight N. Hopson

Dwight N. Hopson, 77, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday morning, June 20, 2018, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A funeral mass celebrating Dwight’s life will be held at 10 A.M., Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018, from 4 to 7 P.M. at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

Dwight Neale Hopson was born on April 16, 1941 in Iowa City, Iowa, to John William and Macel M. (Rockwell) Hopson. He was a 1958 graduate of Maquoketa High School, and married Lynne Morehead on October 8, 1960 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa. To this union three children were born, Greg, Jon and Rich.

Dwight first worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa until 1959. He then worked for the Iowa State Highway Commission until 1969, and from 1969 until retirement in 2006 he farmed in the rural Maquoketa area.

Dwight was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa. He had previously served as a committeeman for ASCS office for three terms, as well as a Trustee for the Farmers Creek Township for many years.

He enjoyed dancing, fishing, camping, card playing, and attending the Iowa State Fair every year for over 30 years.

Those left to honor Dwight’s memory include his wife, Lynne Hopson of Maquoketa, IA; children, Greg (Kathy) Hopson of Las Vegas, NV, Jon (Michelle) Hopson of Maquoketa, IA, and Rich (Kelly) Hopson of Dubois, PA; 8 grandchildren, Justin, Brian, Sarah, Sam, Derek, Jake, Luke and Kyle; 2 great-grandchildren, Isabel and Ethan; a sister, Shirley (Tom) Feller of Maquoketa, IA; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Swanton of Goose Lake, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Duane, and a sister Meredith Swanton.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Dwight N. Hopson memorial fund has been established.

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

John C. Bybee

John C. Bybee, 66, of Maquoketa, Iowa, and formerly of San Juan, Puerto Rico, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at the Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A memorial service celebrating John’s life will be held at 12 P.M., Friday, June 29, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:30 A.M. to 12 P.M. at the funeral home. A private family burial will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois, with military honors.

John Calvin Bybee was born on June 9, 1952 in Waterloo, Iowa, to John Joseph and Joan (Finch) Bybee. He was a 1970 graduate of Davenport West High School where he excelled not only scholastically but athletically as a member of the track team. After high school he was called upon to serve his country with the U.S. Army. He received training at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, and was stationed in the Panama Canal Zone as a translation specialist. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, he attended the University of Iowa majoring in Spanish and Business before beginning a career in the plastics industry.

He first worked for Cadillac Plastic (later Sabic Polymershapes) in Davenport, Iowa as part of the sales/warehouse staff and then was promoted to branch manager transferring to Charlotte, North Carolina, and later to San Juan, Puerto Rico, retiring in 2015.

John spoke fluent Spanish and volunteered as an ESL tutor while living in Charlotte. He was an avid reader interested in politics, history, and economics. In his younger years he enjoyed league softball and had loved to golf prior to sustaining a shoulder injury. He moved back to Iowa in 2017.

Those left to honor John’s memory include a brother, Dr. Jerald (Caroline) Bybee of Maquoketa, IA; a sister, Annette (Michael) McMahon of Arvada, CO; and several nieces, nephews, numerous cousins and three aunts.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

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

William E. Olson

William E. (Bill) Olson, a long-time resident of Dubuque, died peacefully on Thursday, June 7 at Crestridge Care Center in Maquoketa, IA. Per Bill’s request his body was donated to the University of Iowa College of Medicine. There will be a visitation held at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road on Wednesday, June 27 from 5-7 PM.

Born in 1928 in Milwaukee, WI, Bill graduated from the University of Dubuque with a teaching degree and then earned his masters degree at the University of Iowa.
He met Barbara Dewey in the church choir at Westminster Church, married her in 1954 and had two children.

After running Olson’s Toy and Hobby Shop with his father until 1963 he taught for many years in high schools in Whatcheer, Western Dubuque and Dubuque, IA, retiring in 1992. He then operated Bill’s Sports Cards until completely retiring in 2000.

Bill loved golfing, stamp collecting and especially spending time with his friends and family, which included numerous animals. He was an avid Packers and Hawkeyes fan.
After his retirement Bill volunteered at Finley Hospital.

He is survived by his daughter Sue (Hans) Becker and son Steve (Deanna) Olson as well as grandchildren Joseph and Ben Olson and Terry Becker, and great-grandchildren TJ, Savannah and Keatyn Becker.

He was preceded in death by Barbara, his wife of 63 years.

Memorial gifts may be made to the charity of your choice.

Dolly G. Palfrey

Dolly G. Palfrey, 88, of Shullsburg, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at the Lafayette Manor in Darlington.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City with Pastor Bob Bennett officiating. Burial will be in the Leadmine Primitive Methodist Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and after 9:00 a.m. Tuesday before the service. Purple was Dolly’s favorite color so we request you wear purple to her visitation and services.

Dolly was born on June 13, 1930, at home, Windy Point Road in Leadmine, Wisconsin, the daughter of James Luther and Grace Beatrice (Blinkensop) Rowe. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Fred “Stanley” Palfrey, on September 25, 1950.

Dolly was a long time faithful member of the Leadmine Primitive Methodist Church, where she served many years as a Sunday School Teacher and as the Church Treasurer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be fondly remembered and sadly missed.

Dolly is survived by her children: Delva (Don Gille) Palfrey, of Shullsburg, Darleen (Ron) Scott, of Evansville, James (BJ Davidson) Palfrey, of Evansville, John (Becky Bass) Palfrey, of New Diggings, Joseph (Jackie Mortenson) Palfrey, of Muscoda, Daphne (Kenneth Hines) Stanek, of Muscoda, Doreen (Joel “JD”) Doyle, of Shullsburg, Jerald Palfrey, of Muscoda, and Jay Palfrey, of Mt. Zion; 30 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews who were very dear to her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; sons, Jeffrey and Jedwin; grandchildren Corinna Fecht, Toby Fecht, Joshua Pedley and McKenzie Foust.

The family of Dolly Palfrey would like to thank the staff of Lafayette Manor for the care and exemplary kindness shown.

A Dolly G. Palfrey Memorial Fund has been established.

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

James M. Molony

James M. “Jim” Molony, 85, of Bernard, Iowa, passed away, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at his home in Bernard, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Jim may call from 9 to 10 a.m., Friday, June 22, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Garryowen, Iowa. Funeral Services for Jim will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 22, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Garryowen, Iowa with Rev. Douglas Loecke presiding. Burial will be held in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Garryowen with military honors afforded by the Cascade American Legion Post #528.

Jim was born November 13, 1932 at home in Bernard, Iowa, son of James A. and Mary (McCormick) Molony. He attended country school at Oak Grove #6. He joined the U.S. Army and served from 1955 to 1957. He returned home to work on the family farm.

He was a lifelong member of St. Patrick’s Parish in Garryowen, Iowa, and his legacy will live on through the Molony Foundation.

He is survived by his sister, Mary Kathleen “Kay” Molony, and his goddaughter, Anastasia “Staci” Molony (Dave Klimek) both of Bernard.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Donnie Molony; and several aunts and uncles.

Memorials may be given to St. Patrick’s Parish in Garryowen.

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

William C. Short

William C. “Bill” Short, 77, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at his home in Maquoketa, surrounded by his family.

A Natural Journey Farewell with Cremation has taken place. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

William Charles Short was born on June 19, 1940 in Jackson County, Iowa, to Frank Delbert and Ruby Ellen (Price) Short. He was a 1959 graduate of Monmouth High School, then took an electrical correspondence course through DeVry Technical Institute. He married Lois Lorraine Feuss on September 19, 1959 in Maquoketa, Iowa. To this union three children were born, Glenn, Steve and Tonya.

“Bill” and Lois had lived in Moline, Illinois for a few years and he first worked at John Deere, then Ametek in East Moline, and later for Nickols Wired Aluminum in Davenport. They then returned to Jackson County and lived in Monmouth where he owned and operated Short Electric from 1971 to 1988. Lastly, he worked for HOOF Products, S & H Fabricating, Bundy, and then at the Maquoketa Care Center until retirement. They had lived in Maquoketa for the past eight years.

“Bill” enjoyed square dancing, horseback riding, mechanical tinkering, reading western novels, and helping friends.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Lois Short of Maquoketa, IA; children Glenn (Jean) Short of Maquoketa, IA, Steve (Maggie) Short of Montezuma, IA, and Tonya (Brian) Current of Maquoketa, IA; 6 grandchildren, Nick Short, McKenzie Short, Amanda (Phil) Shinstock, Becky (Matt) Koch, Kristin Current, and Kaytlin Current; a great-grandchild, Emery Kay Shinstock; sisters, Darlene Wulf of Bremerton, WA, Mary (Don) Mitchell of Moline, IL, Pat (Bill) Pederson of St. Charles, MO, and Susan Bodenhofer of Monticello, IA; brothers, Wayne Short of IL, and Mark Short of NV; and a sister-in-law, Marian Short of Maquoketa, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Roger and F. David Short, a sister Alice Brown, and a grandchild Kayla Lorraine Current.

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

Mary F. Newman

Mary F. Newman, 70, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Monday, June 18, 2018, at home.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2018, at the United Methodist Church in Benton with Pastor Bruce Bennett officiating. Burial will be in the Primitive Methodist Cemetery in Benton. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City. Friends may also call from 9-10:15 a.m. Saturday at the church before the service.

Mary was born on August 2, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of William and Birdie Lee (Bell) McCauley. She married Jerry L. Newman on September 16, 1967, at the Primitive Methodist Church in Benton.

Mary loved her grandchildren more than anything. She was all about family and would do anything for anybody. Mary was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Benton.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry; a daughter, Robin R. (Timothy) McCaigue, of West Bend, WI; a son, Travis L. (Jodie) Newman, of Odenton, MD; a sister, Dixie L. (Albert “Doc”) Paquette, of Shullsburg; a brother, William A. (Cathy) McCauley, of Benton; and five grandchildren, Madi, Riley, Tiernan, Cailyn and Keeley.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Gloria.

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

Juanita M. Slauson

Juanita M. Slauson, 88, of Coralville and formerly of Monticello died Sunday, June 17 2018, at Windmill Manor in Coralville.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 am on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Pioneer Cemetery in Sand Springs at a later date.

Juanita Mae Rohrer was born April 23, 1930 to Robert and Etta M.(Crippen) Rohrer in Monticello. Juanita and Louis Slauson were united in marriage March 1, 1946 in Sand Springs. During their 70 years of marriage they enjoyed doing activities outdoors and being immersed with family and friends. She had an abundant love for animals of all sizes.

Juanita is survived by 3 sons: Lavern Slauson of Stone Lake, WI, Douglas (Jennifer) Slauson of Swisher, and Brad (Abby) Slauson of Monticello; 3 grandchildren: Lavender Mateos, Anne (Anthony) Schons, and Katie Slauson; 5 great grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law: Marie Stevens of Oelwein and Joyce Tenley of Monticello; in-laws: Mary Slauson of Oso, WA and Jane Slauson of Webster City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 2016, and six in-laws.

Memorials are preferred.

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

Mary E. Imbus

Mary E. Imbus, 64, of Dubuque, IA passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at her son’s residence following a six-year battle with stage four breast cancer.

Family and friends may gather from noon to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 24th, 2018 at her son’s home at 14105 Barrington Drive, where a service of remembrance will be held at 3:00 p.m. The Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.

Mary was born on June 24, 1953 in Dubuque, the daughter of Clarence and Rita (Ronek) Huber. She attended Holy Ghost Grade School and graduated from Norway High School in 1971. She married Herb Imbus in 1974.

She is survived by her son Brian (Stacy Cockrell) Imbus and her daughter Kelly Imbus; granddaughters Aviannah, Jayda, and Jasmine; a grandson Brysen; her former husband Herb Imbus; siblings Denise (Don) Krug, Bill Huber, Jean Anne Grant, Karl (Traudl) Huber, Thomas (Kim) Huber, Paula (Jack) Pins, and her special friend and companion Bill Huseman.

She was preceded in death by a brother John in 1971, her dad Clarence in 1982, her mom Rita in 2011, and a grandson Tysen in 2010.

In lieu of flowers a Mary Imbus memorial fund has been established to benefit Hospice of Dubuque.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Engelman, the staff at Mercy Medical Center, and Hospice of Dubuque.

Edward R. Burroughs

Edward R. “Butch” Burroughs, 52, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 15, 2018, at his home in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A public graveside service and burial will be held at 1 P.M., Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Smithtown Cemetery, rural Lost Nation, Iowa. There is no public visitation. Cremation rites will be accorded. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Edward Ray Burroughs was born on June 14, 1966 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to KennyRay and Nancy Jo (Current) Burroughs. He was a 1985 graduate of Maquoketa High School and then received his Associates Degree from Kirkwood Community College. He married Tara Wells on September 22, 2007 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. To this union a child was born, Brooklynn.

Through the years “Butch” had worked various jobs including at Younkers, for the State of Iowa, Sam’s Club in Cedar Rapids, and for the past ten years at Home Depot in the Human Resources Department.

“Butch” enjoyed Penn State football, watching Indy car racing, fishing, cooking with his smoker, bird watching, and restoring lawn tractors.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Tara Burroughs of Maquoketa, IA; daughter, Brooklynn Burroughs of Maquoketa, IA; his mother and step-father, Nancy and Bill Ruff of St. Peters, MO; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and his father.

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

Sister Ethel Dignan

Sister Ethel Dignan, BVM (Howard), 94, of 1050 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Marian Hall.

Visitation will be 9-10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at the Marian Hall Chapel, followed immediately by the Sharing of Memories and the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial is in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Sister Ethel was a psychology professor and department chair at Clarke University in Dubuque and a psychologist at the Dubuque Community Health Center. She was a psychologist in Chicago, San Jose, Calif., and Los Gatos, Calif., where she also served as director of a mental health center. She volunteered in Hispanic ministry in Los Angeles and San Jose, Calif.

She was born in Chicago on May 19, 1924, to Francis and Mary Jane Sullivan Dignan. She entered the BVM congregation Feb. 14, 1950, from St. Francis Xavier Parish in New York City. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1952, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1957.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Dee McMinn and Patricia Dignan; and brothers Thomas and Francis, both in childhood. She is survived by nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 68 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.

Norman R. Granback

Norman R. Granback 70 of Dubuque passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. Memorial Visitation will be 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service 3860 Asbury Rd. with Military Honors at 3:00 pm. conducted by Dubuque Marine Corps League.

Norman was born January 9, 1948 in Villa Park, Illinois the son of Edwin and Muriel (Lamble) Granback. He graduated from Elmhurst College in 1970. Norman married Joyce Kueltzo on June 7, 1969. He served his country in the US Army earning the rank of Sergeant. Norman worked for 30 years with Stouffer Hotels, 2 years with Lodging Hospitality Management, 2 years with Lodgian, 2 years with JQ Hammonds, and the last 11 years managing the Holiday Inn Dubuque for Kinseth Hospitality. He was a member of the Dubuque Noon Lions Club since 2008.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce; children, Daniel (Nicole Gauthier) Granback, Kristin (Ryan) Nurmela, and Kelly Granback; grandchildren, Jacob Gauthier, Sabine Nurmela, and Anja Nurmela; siblings, Larry (Frances) Granback and Vivienne Carlson; sister and brother in-law, Karen (Bob) Bergstrom.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents; and his mother and father in-law, Elmer and Randi Kueltzo.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque and the Oncology Department at Finley Hospital and Dr. Herman and staff for his care during this time.

A memorial fund has been established in Norman’s memory.

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

Timothy M. Murphy

Timothy Michael Murphy, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Lake Bluff, IL at 3pm on Thursday, June 14th. At the time of his passing, Tim was surrounded by his four children, a few grandchildren, and several of his best friends. Tim succumbed to complications stemming from congestive heart failure.

Visitation will be held from 4pm-8pm on Tuesday, June 19th at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home located at 2659 John F. Kennedy Road. Tim’s funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20th at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church located at 1870 St. Ambrose with interment immediately following at Mount Olivet Cemetery located at 10556 Military Rd.

Born in Galena, IL on January 14, 1934, Tim was a long time resident of Dubuque. He attended St. Michael’s grammar school in Galena, a boarding school in central Illinois – as he could at times be a bit of a rambunctious young man – and Loras Academy for high school. After a few years at Loras College, he joined the Air Force and served in Korea, loading bombs on planes and managing the base’s bar. He finished College, married Elaine, and graduated with a degree in Accounting. Tim was employed for over 25 years as an accountant at John Deere and later served for several years as a Development Officer at both Loras College and Mercy Hospital. Tim was also a passionate supporter of Catholic education, serving on the boards of both St. Anthony’s and Wahlert high school.

Tim loved life and was a full participant. He was funny, liked manhattans, time with family and friends, and believe it or not Bruce Springsteen. He also loved sports and enjoyed debating politics. He spoke his mind and always “tried to do the right thing.” In addition to a strong family life, Tim and Elaine were uniquely blessed with an abundance of very close family friends.

Together with their friends they attended countless Wahlert High School athletic and fundraising events over the years. Tim, Elaine, and friends also enjoyed traveling the U.S. and Europe. His favorite trips were to the great American West, where he enjoyed many visits to Colorado, Wyoming, Washington, and California. However, apart from his family and friends, central to Tim’s life was his love for the University of Notre Dame. A passion he passed down to his children and grandchildren. Indoctrinated by his Irish immigrant father, Tim grew up a huge ND fan. He attended his first game in South Bend in November of 1949 – a 32-0 ND whitewashing of USC – and his last game in October of 2017 – a 35-14 throttling of NC State. But while football was the initial attraction, over time Tim’s passion for ND grew into something much more meaningful. Ultimately Tim’s love for the University was based on its Catholic character, strong moral center, its search for academic truth, and its high quality education. He saw ND for what it aspired to be: a place that educated the mind, body, and heart of people who were then sent out “to be a force for good in the world.”

Tim has influenced hundreds of people of all ages from many places. The people and students he has impacted will continue to generate “ripples” that positively impact our world and their influence on others in turn will spread even more “ripples” of goodwill. Tim has left a proud legacy in this world and his impact will be felt for a long time. Similar to Elaine choosing her favorite time of year to pass, the family feels that it is especially appropriate that Tim chose Father’s Day weekend to pass over to see his departed family and friends.

Tim is survived by his children Christopher Murphy (Catherine) of Lake Forest, IL, Maureen Quill (Michael) of Racine, WI, Megan Patel of Dubuque, and Molly Wallace of Wheaton, IL. Tim and Elaine have 11 grandchildren – Lauren, Caitlin, and Alaina Murphy; Mitchell, Murphy, Maiti, and Mairead Quill; Stella and Oscar Patel; and William and Dylan Wallace. Tim is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins as well as his sister-in-law Nora Murphy of Hanover, IL. Tim was predeceased in death by his parents Michael and Loretta Murphy, his siblings Robert and Bertram, and his beloved wife Elaine.

The family is looking forward to celebrating Tim’s life this Tuesday and Wednesday with family and friends. Please be prepared to share your best – and funniest – Tim and Elaine stories.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking to have donations made to the University of Notre Dame to support the Timothy and Elaine Murphy Scholarship for a young man or woman from the
greater Dubuque area. Donations can be sent to the below address. Please make the check out to the University of Notre Dame with a note in the memo line re: Timothy and Elaine Murphy Scholarship

Pam Mullin
University of Notre Dame
Development Office
1251 North Eddy Street
Suite 300
South Bend, IN 46617