Obituaries Archive

Laura Rosalia Carrier Sodawasser Heying

Laura Rosalia Carrier Sodawasser Heying, 96, passed to the Lord and angels from Hawkeye Nursing Facility on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. God watch over her and keep her in his love.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Friday June 8 at Holy Spirit Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m., Thursday at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd.

Laura was born on December 12, 1921 the oldest child of Lewis and Hilda (Felder) Carrier of Guttenberg, Iowa.
She was a hard-working wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She lived during the Great Depression doing with little to get by. While a young girl living in Guttenberg she graduated from St. Mary’s grade school and high school. She sang in the school choir and worked at the button factory, punching buttons from river shells, along with helping her family of three sisters and two brothers with many chores. During these years she met Russell Sodawasser, her high school sweetheart, living also in Guttenberg.

She married Russell while in the army in July 1943 and lived in Guttenberg. Upon his return from service in WWII they lived in Dubuque, Waterloo and then returned to Dubuque. Born to this marriage were two daughters, Laura Lee and Jean Marie.

She worked at The Dubuque Stamp and then The Dubuque Pack for 29 years until the Pack closed its doors. While working at the Dubuque Pack she met many friends, which she stayed in touch with throughout the years. One of her favorite trips was to Hawaii with her lady friend, Mary Danzer.

Russell preceded her in death in May 1979. Laura and her daughters enjoyed shopping and going out to eat. Spending time with mom created lots of precious memories.
A few years after Russell’s death Laura married Louis Heying. They traveled and enjoyed life together. He preceded her in death a few years after marriage.

We truly love our mom. We were like The Three Musketeers! We tried to do things as threesomes. Mom really enjoyed gambling and to this she had her name on a few tri-state billboards and also won a Cadillac at the Diamond Jo. In later years the Diamond Jo was known as her “fun” place.

She was known for her famous rhubarb pie and many delicious cakes and meals from scratch. She was a wonderful cook and homemaker!

Even in all years, mom enjoyed dancing and always had “heels” ready for a fun night out. She was a “classy” lady. To this we add “Hard working hands are now at rest”! Mom, we miss you terribly.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughters, Laura Lee (Melvin Randy) Degenhardt and Jean McGeough; grandsons, Clayton (Tanya) Degenhardt, Eric (Abbey) Degenhardt, and Kyle McGeough; great- grandchildren, Gunnar and Chiara Degenhardt and Rosalyn and Gilbert Degenhardt; brother, Daniel (Rita) Carrier; brothers-in-law, Ray (Ruth) Kleinow, Wayne (Sandy) Sodawasser; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Carrier and Georgia Sodawasser; and many nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Patricia Kleinow, Sr. Mary Ann Carrier, Winifred “Winnie” Fassbinder; and her brother, Jerome (Bud) Carrier; son-in-law, Gary McGeough; brother-in-law, Henry Fassbinder Jr.; a niece, Julie Fassbinder Sodawasser Zittergreen; many aunts and uncles; and in-laws, Albert (Florence) Sodawasser; Father Ardell Sodawasser, Della Rose Banwarth, Al and his son, Richard Sodawasser and Bob (Rita) Sodawasser.

A Laura Heying Memorial Fund has been established.

Our thanks to EMT’s, Finley Hospital, and Mercy Hospital, Dr. Kris Nelson and Joan from Grand River Medical, Jill and the staff at Hawkeye Nursing Facility and h#mce_temp_url# for your kindness and care given towards mom and us during this difficult time

Janet I. Miller

Janet I. Miller, 89, of Sherrill, Iowa passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Hawkeye Care Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be held Friday from 3-8 p.m. at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory 2659 JFK Rd. where a parish wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church where a visitation will be held prior to mass from 9-10 a.m.

Janet was born February 22, 1929 the daughter of Sylvester and Ida (Fleege) Kluck. She graduated from Senior High School and went on to become a dental assistant after high school.

Janet taught swimming for the American Red Cross for 40 years. She enjoyed water skiing and was one of the founding members of the Dubuque Water Ski Club. She was also an avid snowmobiler and enjoyed camping. Janet loved sewing and upholstering old furniture as well and would sew for the neighbors and her family. Janet also volunteered for many years; she was a member of the United Methodist NOMADS for 12 years in which she worked on 51 projects. She had a passion for staying active and she was a member of several clubs which included her card, cribbage, and dominoes club, as well as her Wednesday morning coffee group, and her monthly women’s Barn group. She loved spending time with her family, she loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren very much.

Survivors include her children Cynthia (Stephen) Chiavaroli (Ruprecht) of Massachusetts, Eugene (Chris) Muntz Jr. of Dubuque, Andrea (Dan) Walker of Illinois, and Scott (Mickey) Muntz of Dubuque; two sisters Hazel (Pete) Strohmeyer of Dubuque, and Mildred Schroeder of Dubuque; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husbands Paul A. Ruprecht, Eugene C. Muntz Sr., Arthur Koch, and Clifford Miller; her son David C. Muntz; grandson Spenser C. Walker; three brothers Merlin P. Kluck, Roman Kluck, Elmer Kluck; and her sister Lorraine Stone.

The family would like to thank the staff at Hawkeye Care Center for their compassion and Care for Janet.

Sister Ann Ida Gannon, BVM

Sister Ann Ida Gannon, BVM, 103, of 1130 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the Caritas Center.

Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. on Friday, June 8, 2018, in the Marian Hall Chapel followed by the Sharing of Memories at 11:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. in the Marian Hall Chapel. Burial will be in the Mt. Carmel cemetery.

Sister Ann Ida taught elementary school at Our Lady of Victory in Waterloo, Iowa. In Chicago, she was president and professor at Mundelein College, archivist at Loyola University, and teacher at St. Mary HS, St. Ferdinand ES and St. Charles ES.

Sister Ann Ida’s remarkable resume includes nine categories of personal contribution to the well-being of the world at large. She served on various boards related to higher education, civic committees, accrediting teams, women’s programs, and gave lectures to countless groups and interfaith communities. Recognition came through various awards including University of Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal and Who’s Who in America and, earlier this year, induction into the Irish America Hall of Fame. Throughout her career, she received 26 honorary degrees and more than 28 prestigious awards for service in education or as an outstanding woman.

Sister Ann Ida was born April 2, 1915, in Chicago, to George and Hanna Murphy Gannon. She entered the BVM congregation on Sept. 8, 1932, from St. Jerome Parish, Chicago. She professed first vows on March 19, 1935, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1940.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Margaret Mary Flau, Aileen Gannon, and Elizabeth Harrell; and a brother John. She is survived by a sister Joan Gannon, OSB, nieces, nephews, and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 85 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.

Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home, 2659 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002 is in charge of arrangements.

Sherri Lee Tranel

Sherri L. Tranel, 47, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away Thursday May 31, at the Legacy and Living Rehabilitation Center.

Sherri was born in Craig, Colorado on February 6, 1971, the daughter of Roger and Bonnie Tranel. She graduated from high school in Gillette, Wyoming and moved with her parents to Iowa. Sherri became ill and returned to Gillette and was a resident of Pioneer Manor and The Legacy for the past 17 years.

Sherri is survived by her mother, Bonnie, of Gillette, Wyoming, formerly of East Dubuque, IL; siblings Jeff Tranel (Vanessa) of Pueblo, Colorado; Lori Clikeman (Jim) of Gillette, Wyoming; Jody Wolfe (Stan) of Gillette, Wyoming; and Shawn Tranel of Grand Junction, Colorado; one niece; 6 nephews; and many relatives in the East Dubuque and Midwest area.

She was preceded in death by her father Roger Tranel, Grandparents: Cletus and Lydia Eckert, Ed and Lucille Tranel.

A visitation will be held at the Legacy Great Room on Friday, June 8, 2018, beginning at 4:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. Sherri would love for persons attending to wear something purple. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Gillette.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Legacy bingo, Campbell County Health Hospice, John Paul II Catholic School, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

William D. Bailey

William D. “Bill” Bailey, 86, of Dubuque died Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church where visitation will be held Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery where Military Rites will be accorded by the American Legion Dubuque Post #6.

Bill was born May 28, 1932 in Chicago, Ill, son of Harold and Emma (Woodyard) Bailey. After serving in the Marine Corps during the Korean War, he went to work for Georgia Pacific, where he worked as a printing pressman for over 40 years.

On September 19, 1953, he married Mildred Dorschner at St. Matthew Lutheran Church.

He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church and the American Legion Dubuque Post #6. He enjoyed fishing, watching old movies on TV and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred Bailey of Dubuque; sisters in law, Debbie (John) Ruh of Dubuque, Marie Strohmeyer of Ft. Meyers, Fla., Marjorie Bailey of Encinitas, California. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold James and Calvin Lee.

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

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church or a veterans organization of your choice.

The family extends a special thanks to Dr. Runde and h#mce_temp_url# for their care. Also, a special thanks to Pastor Starr for her care and concern.

Mary Elizabeth Graham

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Graham, 96, of San Diego, CA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on December 19, 2017 at Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, San Diego, CA.

A celebration of Betty’s life will be from 10 -11 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Betty was born on August 6, 1921 in East Dubuque, the daughter of Rueben L. and Dorothy T. (Davis) Graham. She was employed as a legal secretary for over 40 years.

Survivors include nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and numerous great-great nieces and nephews.

Richard L. Nadermann

Richard L. Nadermann, 86, of Dyersville passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade.

Visitation will be held 3-8 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2018, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville. Visitation will continue Tuesday, June 5thfrom 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, June 5, 2018, St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in the church cemetery where military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post 137. Rev. Dennis Conway will officiate.

Ric was born August 8, 1931, in Dyersville the son of Herman and Frances (Hermsen) Nadermann. He attended country school east of town and Xavier High School returning to farming on the family farm. He served in the Army from 1953 – 1955. Ric and Alice Steffensmeier were united in marriage on May 7, 1957, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica. Together they continued to farm on the family farm.

Ric enjoyed getting into a good card game, especially Solo. He liked listening to Polka music and went to lots of dances. Family time was important to him whether it was working or socializing on a casual basis.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Alice, 5 children: Doris (Kevin) Demmer of Dyersville, Steve (Sue) Nadermann of Delhi, Karen (Don) Ertl and Gary Nadermann, all of Dyersville, Lori (Dean) Helmke of Kenosha, WI; grandchildren: Brian (Lisa) Demmer, Heidi (Chris) Smith, Nicole (friend Ryan Plummer) Demmer, Doug Nadermann, Scott (Sarah) Nadermann, Tim Nadermann, Ben, Craig, Brad and Megan Ertl, Chad, Rachel, Jessica and Brooke Helmke; great grandchild, Madeline Smith; in-laws: Mary (Charles) Hellmann, Fred (Ann) Steffensmeier, Jim (Rita) Steffensmeier, Gene Prier, Agnes Steffensmeier and Elaine Steffensmeier.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Alfred (Vivian) Nadermann, Greg Nadermann and Gib (Marlene) Nadermann; parents-in-law, Emil & Monica Steffensmeier, in-laws: Florence (Joe) Meis, Gene (Helen) Steffensmeier, Lucille Prier, Eldon (Clara Mae) Steffensmeier, Art Steffensmeier and Don Steffensmeier.

Memorials are preferred to Beckman Catholic High School or St. Francis Xavier Basilica.

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

Kathryn M. Meyer

Kathryn M. Meyer, 74 of Dyersville passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be held from 2 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville. Visitation will continue Wednesday 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. Wednesday, June 6, 2018, St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville, Iowa with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Dennis Quint will officiate.

Kathy was born October 21, 1943, in Greeley, Iowa the daughter of Henry J. and Catherine (Drees) Billmeyer. She graduated from West Delaware High School and earned an Associate Degree at Bayless Business College in Dubuque. She married Kenneth Meyer on May 8, 1965, in Greely, Iowa. Kathy worked with Alliant Energy for many years. After retirement from Alliant she began working at Earlville and Worthington Catholic Schools, and then began volunteering at area Catholic Schools and church. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court St. Rose.

Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Ken, 4 daughters: Kim (Mark) Wingert of Cedar Rapids, Kristi (Gene) Niemer of Manchester, Karmen (Randy) Jernigan of Marion, Katie (Larry) Sadler of Dyersville; 7 grandchildren: Noah and Sophia Niemer, Allyson, Emma and Claire Jernigan, Jacob and Evelyn Sadler; in-laws: Jim (Sheila) Meyer of Dyersville, Harry Steger of Edgewood, Betty McLane of Dyersville, Joyce (Ron) Drey of Dyersville, Janice (Ron) Alfred of Ames, Helen Meyer, Dorothy Meyer and Pat Meyer, all of Dyersville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her parents-in-law, Leo and Loretta Meyer, siblings: John J. (Marie) Billmeyer and Loma (Irvin) Kerkenbush; in-laws: Don Meyer, Loras Meyer, Dick Meyer, Stan McLane, Mary Jane Steger, John & Anne Meyer in infancy.

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

Carla Mae Geistkemper

Carla Mae Geistkemper, 71, of Earlville, Iowa passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at home in Earlville.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville. Visitation will continue from 8-9 a.m. Monday at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2018, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earlville, with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Dennis Quint will officiate.

Carla was born February 1, 1947 in Dyersville, the daughter of Edmund and Modesta “Dessie” (Kerkhoff) Overmann. She married John Geistkemper on May 14, 1966 at Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, John, two daughters: Karen (Greg) Billick of Cedar Rapids, Michelle (John) Pasker of Earlville, five grandsons: Andrew and Caleb Billick, Joshua, Jacob, and Noah Pasker, three brothers: Gary (Carlyne) Overmann of Petersburg, Loras Overmann of Shellsburg, IA, Steven Overmann of Dyersville, in-laws: David (Judy) Geistkemper of Dyersville, Carol Grawe of Dubuque, Marilyn (Lyle) Andersen of Springville, Betty (Steve) Gassmann of Indianola, Jean (Jim) Woolf of Monticello, Joe (Barb) Geistkemper of Earlville, Tom (Nadina) Geistkemper of Blairstown and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her infant children Christine and Timothy, her parents, parents-in-law, Herman and Annetta Geistkemper, and a brother-in-law, Donald Grawe.

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

Gene A. Paisley

Gene A. Paisley, 72, of Rickardsville, IA passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, IA.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Saturday, June 2, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rickardsville. Family will greet friends 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Friday, June 1, 2018 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home 3860 Asbury Rd. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Rickardsville.

Gene was born July 1, 1945 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of John “Arnie” and Thelma (Rieselman) Paisley. He graduated from Leo High School in Holy Cross, Iowa. After high school, Gene graduated from UW-Platteville. During this time, he also earned his private pilot’s license. Flying became one of his favorite hobbies. Gene married Paula O’Rourke on May 8, 1971 at St Mary’s Church in Dubuque.

Gene’s love of trucks started at a young age. He was able to see his childhood dream of owning a semi come to fruition in 1978 as he and Paula started Paisley Trucking, Inc. Through hard work and dedication they were able to grow the company until his retirement in 2004.

Upon retiring, Gene spent much of his time on his childhood farm outside of Rickardsville and enjoying the company of his 9 grandchildren. Though the farm kept him busy, he was never too busy to take a grandkid for a tractor or gator ride.

Throughout his life, Gene was able to build a great marriage, raise four kids that adore him, run a successful company, teach his grandkids to love anything with wheels, surround himself with friends, and show the world you really can be happy every day.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Paula; his favorite daughters, Jennifer (T.J.) Bryant, Kim (Wayne) McDermott, Angie (Brett) Crosby; his favorite son, Jonathan (Jill) Paisley; and 9 grandchildren, Paisley, Katrina, Lexi, Alisha, Cole, Wyatt, Gavin, Owen, Theo.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Judy; and his mother and father in-law, Jeanne and Jim O’Rourke.

A special thank you to all the staff at the U of I Hospital and Clinics Burn Unit and the Sherrill Fire Department during this time.

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

Barry R. Riggs

Barry R. Riggs, 71, of Dubuque passed away Wednesday May 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by family.

Family and friends may gather from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A procession from the funeral home led by the Patriot Guard Riders will depart at 11:00 a.m. to Mt. Olivet Cemetery Chapel for military honors accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.

Barry was born January 31, 1947 in Kentucky, the son of Reginald and Vivian (Klopfenstien) Riggs. At the age of 6 his family moved to Tucson, Arizona. He graduated in 1965 from Sunnyside High School in Tucson. That same year, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he served until 1971, which included 2 tours in Vietnam.

Barry was employed by Peck Steel in Tucson, AZ and Gardner Machinery Corp. of Charlotte, N.C.

Barry is survived by his wife Edna (Clark) Riggs of Dubuque; his two children Michael (Christine) Riggs of Dubuque and Shawn (Chad) Gurley of Tucson; 2 step children Keith (Michelle) Dague of Dubuque and Anne (Kurt) Feldmann of Tucson; 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and 2 brothers Gary and Kerry Riggs of Tucson.

He was preceded in death by his parents Reginald and Vivian (Klopfenstien) Riggs and his brother Terry Riggs.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of Dubuque, especially Kristin, for the kindness and care they gave to Barry, as well as the support they gave to their family.

Melvin Gerald Spiegelhalter

Melvin Gerald “Buddy” Spiegelhalter, 70, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away at home on Saturday, May 26, 2018 surrounded by his family.

A memorial service and visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday May 31, 2018 at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road.

Buddy was born on April 19, 1948, in Dubuque, one of the five children of Melvin and Elizabeth “Betty” (Tuegel) Spiegelhalter. On August 16, 1969 he married Therese “Terri” Boge.

He formerly worked for the Dubuque Packing Co for 11 years where he gained his enviable butchering skills that would serve him well for many years in the restaurant business. He also spent a few years working at 3 in 1 Construction and Security Products of Dubuque. In 1998, he and Terri purchased Buddy’s Clubhouse and have proudly run it ever since.

Buddy was an extremely talented man who could do almost anything and was very meticulous in the way he did it. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Dubuque and the 700 Club for several years. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, playing Euchre and Cribbage, bowling and collecting “Lionel” trains. He was an avid Cubs, Cowboys and Iowa Hawkeye fan and it was rare for him to miss a game. Boating on the Mississippi with his family and friends was a regular weekend activity that he loved. In Sundays past, he could be found racing his Camaro at Earlville with his sons and friends. He had a passion for his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and enjoyed riding it whenever he could.

He was the type of man who was a friend to all and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years Terri and two sons, Steven and David (Amy) of Dubuque; his mother Betty Spiegelhalter; siblings Karen (Mike) Reiter, Rick (Shawn) Spiegelhalter, Tom (Shari) Spiegelhalter all of Dubuque; and Mark (Dawn) Spiegelhalter of Littleton, CO and 5 grandchildren Myrah, Clara, Ellie, Alayna and James.

He was preceded in death by his father Melvin A Spiegelhalter and his in-laws Joseph & Clara Boge.

A special thank you to Dr. Eric Engelman, Lauren White and all the staff at Mercy Medical Center/Medical Associates who helped care for Buddy. All your efforts and care were greatly appreciated by Buddy and his family.

Bailey A. Pasker

Bailey Austin Pasker, 26, of New Vienna passed away Monday, May 28, 2018.

Visitation will be held from 2-8 pm Friday, June 1, 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 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in New Vienna with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Dennis Conway will officiate.

Bailey was born January 23, 1992 in Calhoun, GA the son of Ronald and Linda (Schmitt) Pasker. He graduated from Western Dubuque High School with the class of 2010 and attended Mt. Mercy College in Cedar Rapids. Bailey enjoyed building and working on computers, driving and listening to music, hanging out with friends and family, and playing disc golf. He also enjoyed playing cards, shooting pool, drinking Blue Moon, having bon fires and creating artwork.

Survivors include his parents, Ron and Linda Pasker of New Vienna; paternal grandmother, Joan Pasker of Dyersville, maternal grandfather, Richard (Deb) Schmitt; siblings: Skyler (Amanda) Wachendorf, Shayna (Benny) Baltrotsky, Amanda Ingram, Chastin Yetman, Hunter Pasker, Tristen Pasker, aunts and uncles: Virginia White, Stormy (Paul) Olson, Gary (Tanya) Schmitt, David (Barb) Schmitt, Theresa Burns, Wanetta Sadewasser, Joey Schmitt, Lisa (Mike) Holtz, Travis Schmitt, Donald Schmitt, Glinda (Andre) Gomez, Carla (Derek) Damon, Rose (Oly) Olson, Dan (Kay) Pasker, Dave (Mary) Pasker, Rick Pasker, Diane (Mark) Elgin, Randy Pasker, Joyce (Larry) Naber, Janet (Jeff) Olson, Jeanne (JJ) Hefel, Pam (Randy) Demmer, and many cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Carolyn Williams, paternal grandfather, Urban Pasker, and great grandmother, Mary Williams.

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

Rita E. Holmberg

Rita E. Holmberg, 100, food editor, home economist, registered dietician, author and educator, died peacefully May 28 at Bethany Retirement Home in Dubuque after a short illness.

The daughter of the late William and Mary (Sullivan) Holmberg, she was born at home on South Locust Street in Dubuque on Jan. 22, 1918. After graduating from Senior Dubuque High School and Clarke College, Rita was accepted for a dietetic internship at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, MD where she completed her training to be a registered dietician. She served at the end of World War II in the Army Women’s Medical Specialist Corps as a first lieutenant, using her dietician skills to treat sick and wounded soldiers in military convalescent facilities in North Carolina and Alabama. Over a long career as a professional home economist, magazine food editor, and author, Rita worked for Armor Foods Corp. and later McCann-Erikson Advertising in Chicago, IL, was named Food Editor for Better Homes and Gardens magazine in Des Moines, and later became head of Consumer Service in the Peavey Corp. Research Center in Minneapolis, MN. Returning to Dubuque in the mid-1970s, she worked independently for many years as a free-lance writer, food consultant, college textbook author, and adjunct instructor at Clarke University.

A lifelong parishioner of St. Raphael’s Cathedral Parish, where she served as a lector and Eucharistic minister, Rita also volunteered at the Roberta Kuhn Center and Marian Hall Infirmary at Mount Carmel motherhouse of the B.V.M. sisters. She was a volunteer and Friend of Dubuque Public Library. Her published works include Great Dishes from the Oven, a popular college textbook entitled Meal Management Today, and a personal memoir published in 2013 as By Fives to Ninety-five, plus many magazine articles and essays.

Rita is survived by one sister, Mary Walsh of Bridgeport, CT, plus 14 nephews and nieces and numerous grand- and great-grand nephews and nieces. Besides her parents, she is pre-deceased by her brothers, Father Loras Holmberg, William Holmberg and John Holmberg, and one sister, Helen Willis.

Friends may pay their respects Friday, June 1, 2018 from 3-7 p.m. at Hoffman Schneider Funeral Home 1640 Main St. with a 6:30 pm Scripture Service. The funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Raphael’s Cathedral, celebrated by Rita’s nephew and godson, Msgr. Christopher Walsh of Stamford, CT. Burial will take place immediately following at Mount Olivet Cemetery with Military Honors.

Online condolences may be left for the family at Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Homes and Cremation Services

Daniel P. Hahn

Daniel P. Hahn, 54, of Dubuque, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018. Celebration of Life will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Bible Baptist Church, 940 Walker St., Dubuque, conducted by Pastor Larry Stark.

Daniel was born July 18, 1963 in Mankato, Minnesota the son of Thomas and Ann (Kurkowski) Hahn. Daniel married Tara Stapleton on July 13, 1985 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was a baker and restaurant owner, most recently he worked for Hy-Vee as a baker in Asbury. Daniel adored his grandson and spending time with him brought great joy to his life. He also enjoyed using his drones.

Survivors include his wife, Tara; children, Daniel (Ashley Weaver) Hahn and Calista (Dyson Wikert) Hahn; a grandson, Dyson; siblings, Jean (Marcin) Artim, David (Donna) Hahn, and Kathy (Mark) Clark; brother and sister in-laws, Connie (Steven) Stapleton-Little, Ted (Jackie) Stapleton, Sue (Marc) Hess, Anne (Dave Frommelt) Wimer, and Andrea (Jeremy) Berger; and numerous other relatives.

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents.

Local arrangements with Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service 3860 Asbury Rd.

Online condolences may be left at www.hskfh.com