Obituaries Archive

Rosemary C. Heinrichs

Rosemary “Rose” C. Heinrichs, 94, of Blaine, MN, formerly of Dubuque, IA passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 6:15pm peacefully at home.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 10:45 am on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

The Funeral Service for Rosemary will be at 11:00 am on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kieler, WI, with Father Bernie Rott officiating. Burial will be at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kieler.

Rosemary was born August 5, 1930, in Louisburg, WI, the daughter of Sylvester and Viola (Timmerman) Vosberg. She was a graduate of Cuba City High School, class of 1947. On September 15, 1951, Rose married Richard “Dick” Heinrichs at North Island in San Diego, CA. He preceded her in death on February 25, 2015.

Rose loved being married to a career Navy man, and loved the traveling that came with it, especially the time spent in Japan. After 20 years in the Navy, Rose and Dick settled in Dubuque, Iowa where Dick worked 20 years at John Deere Dubuque Works.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Heinrichs of Blaine, MN; son, Joseph Heinrichs of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter-in-law, Laura Nolan of Minneapolis, MN; five grandchildren, Cody, Dustin, Jesse, Kaiyo, and Zenko; five great-grandchildren, Sylis, Dani Rose, Lily, Cadillac, and Harley; two sisters, Barbara (Edward) Krapfl andVerna (Pat) Nordhues; and brother, Dewey (Sandy) Vosberg.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two sons, John and James Heinrichs.

In lieu of plants and flowers, donations may be given to Superior Hospice, 800 Boone Ave N Suite #194, Minneapolis, MN 55427 or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3685 County HHH, Kieler, WI 53812.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Rose’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Marlene K. Chamberlain

Marlene K. (Winter) Chamberlain, 84, of Dove Healthcare, Fennimore, WI, formerly of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Dove Healthcare.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 6^th at the Miller-Steinke Funeral Home in Scales Mound, IL. Burial will be at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Centralia, IA.

Marlene was born on January 29, 1941in Scales Mound, the daughter of Michael and Marcella (Koester) Winter. She was a graduate of Scales Mound High School.

She was formerly employed as a customer service representative for Swiss Colony and Lands End. Marlene loved to read, enjoyed a good game of euchre and being outdoors.

Surviving is her son, Charles “Chuck” and (Marcie) Harwick of Monfort, WI, her six grandchildren, Chanel, Isabelle, Charles, Daniel, Augustus and Jona.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Marcella, her husband, Patrick J. McDonald, two sons, Patrick and Michael, and her siblings, Carol Hartung and Charles Winter.

The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Dove Healthcare for the care provided for their mother and grandmother.

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

Stephen L. Turnis

Stephen Lawrence Turnis, 86, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully at the University of Iowa Hospital on March 2, 2025, surrounded by his family.

A prayer service will be held at 4:00 pm Friday, March 7, 2025 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory followed by visitation until 7:00 pm.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Steve will be 10:30 am Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Church of the Resurrection with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Full military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Post #6 and the Iowa Army National Guard.

Born on November 17, 1938, in Monticello, Iowa, he was the son of Raymond Joseph and Mary Florence (White) Turnis. On November 19, 1966, he married Arlene Margaret Weber in St. Donatus.

Steve graduated from Loras Academy before working on the family farm until serving in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963. Following his service, Steve began a long career with United Parcel Service (UPS), where he worked for 32 years until his retirement in 1998.

He found great joy in fishing, gardening, and working on puzzles. He also had a deep devotion to his faith and took pride in making rosaries for friends, family, missions and the military. Above all, he cherished time spent with his loved ones.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Arlene; his four children, Doug (Kate) Turnis of Ankeny, IA, and their children Lucas and Jamison; Ken (Erin) Turnis of North Liberty, IA, and their children, Charlie, Will and Cooper;  Michelle (Calvin) Williams of Goodyear, AZ, and their children Mikayla and Trey; and Melissa (Rob) Powell of Buckeye, AZ, and their children Hailey and Lexi.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Tom; his sister Mary Kay Connolly; brothers-in-law Frank Naber and Don Steffensmeier; and his father and mother-in-law, Raymond and Mary Weber.

May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the University of Iowa Hospital and Dr. Jennifer Mohr and the nurses at Mercy Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences sent to the family by visiting Steve’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

David F. Steffen

David F. Steffen, 94, of Luxemburg, Iowa passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be held from 3 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa.  Visitation will continue Friday morning, March 7 from 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Luxemburg with burial to follow in the church cemetery where military honors will be accorded.  Rev. Tyler Raymond will officiate.

Dave was born and raised on a farm near Luxemburg Iowa, on January 26, 1931, to John and Catherine (Wolter) Steffen.  He was the youngest of 8 children. He attended school through the 8th grade and worked hard to become a self-made, successful businessman.

Dave proudly served his country as a Draftsman during the Korean War. He came home from the service in 1954 and married the love of his life. There are boxes of love letters saved in the attic that Arlene received while Dave was away.  They married in 1954 and started their family of nine children in 1955.

Dave first worked construction and bought a small feed store in Luxemburg Iowa in 1956. He and his family grew this into what is known as Dave’s Feed Store today with locations in Luxemburg (Dave’s Feed Store), Bankston (A&D Supply), and Sherrill (Sherrill Feed & Supply).

For enjoyment he loved fishing on the Mississippi, playing cards, gardening, traveling, and raising livestock.  Dave also loved to grill, and his cheese dogs were famous with family and friends. Once the family was grown, they became snowbirds, vacationing in Texas, with many old and new friends.  He was very active in the church and community and was a lifetime member of the VFW and Knights of Columbus.

Above all, Dave loved his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.  At any family gathering, you would always see Dave with a baby on his lap.  Dave and Arlene enjoyed a lifetime together and celebrated 66 years of marriage before Arlene’s passing in 2020. Dave and Arlene’s togetherness shaped each and every one of their children.

Survivors include his children: Connie (David J.) Steffen of Garber, Jeff Steffen of Epworth, Carla (Brad) Milbert of Dyersville, Marilyn (Kevin) Langel of Epworth, Chuck (Lisa) Steffen of Hiawatha, Rick (Diane) Steffen of Luxemburg, Jill (Jeff) Hoeger of Port Barrington, IL, Jenny Schute of Epworth and Jodie (Matt) McDermott of Epworth; 34 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; in-laws: Helen Nurre of Manchester, Rosemary Nickol of Dyersville, Kenny (Dottie) Nurre of Dyersville, Gary (Rita) Nurre of Petersburg and many nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Arlene; siblings: Reynold (Mildred) Steffen, Leonard (Marie) Steffen, Wilfred (Florence) Steffen, Julius (Verna Mae) Steffen, Bernice (Carl) Decker, Tharsilla (Joe) Gerdemann, Lorraine (Frank) Lentz; in-laws: Charlie (Alice) Nurre, Alfred “Fritz” (Rosemarie) Nurre, Joe Nurre, and Marvin Nickol.

The family would like to thank Care Planning Institute, especially Sherri Langel for her personal kindness and care for Dave.

Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville is assisting the family.  Information is available at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.

Lawrence E. Patterson

Lawrence E. “Larry” Patterson, 76, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, in Davenport, Iowa.

Lawrence Eugene Patterson was born on March 16, 1948 in Finley, Ohio to Elmer Eugene and Vera Joyce (Higgins) Patterson.  Larry’s early years were spent in Delmar, where he attended Delwood High School, graduating in 1966. His strong sense of duty led him to serve his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. For his bravery and sacrifice, he was awarded a Purple Heart. Upon returning home, Larry’s heart led him to Kathy Takes, and they were united in marriage on March 11, 1988, in Maquoketa, Iowa. Together, they raised three wonderful children: Lucas, Nikki, and Rebecca.

After his military service, Larry began his civilian career at General Thermal, followed by Precision Metal Works, both in Maquoketa. He found his calling as a welder at McLaughlin Motors Body Shop in Moline, where he dedicated 25 years before retiring in 2016. Even in retirement, Larry continued working part-time at Theisen’s in Maquoketa for two years.

Larry’s passions extended beyond his work. He was an avid outdoorsman, who especially loved hunting and fishing. His love for the outdoors was matched by his talent in the kitchen. Larry was known for his cooking, vegetable gardening, canning, and particularly for making his own jerky.

Those left to honor Larry’s memory include his wife, Kathy Patterson of Maquoketa, IA; children, Lucas “Luke” (Mackenzie) Patterson of Maquoketa, IA, Nikki (Mitch) Ogle of Bluffton, SC, and Rebecca Patterson of Maquoketa, IA; 6 grandchildren, Sawyer, Keller, Griffin, Gracilyn, Harper, and Hayden; a brother, David (Jackie) Patterson of Ladora, IA; sisters, Linda Patterson of Maquoketa, IA, Brenda (Steve) Paulsen of Delmar, IA, and Patty (Loren) Rockwell of Maquoketa, IA; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and a nephew Bryon Clark.

A celebration of his life will be held at 1:30 P.M., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Friday, March 7, 2025, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Burial with military honors will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Lawrence E. “Larry” Patterson memorial fund has been established.

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

Dorothy M. Meier

Heather Mulrooney-Conway

Heather Mulrooney-Conway, 41, of Dubuque, died Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:45 am on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Funeral Service for Heather will be at 12:00 pm (Noon) on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory with Pastor Rex Rains officiating.

Heather was born March 4, 1983, in Seoul, South Korea, the daughter of Edward A. and Patricia H. (Heller) Mulrooney. On June 7, 2015, she married Bradley Conway at the Kalahari in the Wisconsin Dells.

Heather graduated from Hempstead High School in 2001, and continued her education at The University of Northern Iowa.

Heather worked at Younkers, Pita Pit, the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, and most recently, Bethany Home as their Human Resource Director.

Heather loved attending concerts of all kinds, and was always excited to explore different genres. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially playing soccer and kayaking. She loved to travel to places like Hawaii and Birchwood, and would often have one Blood Mary during her trips. She had a gift of soothing children, and was often called the baby whisperer.

Survivors include her husband, Bradley Conway of Dubuque, her two sons, Aidan and Charles Conway; her father, Edward Mulrooney of Dubuque; one brother, Shannon (Michelle) Mulrooney of Dubuque; one sister, Tara (Nick) Matous of Dubuque; nephew and niece, Liam and Addison Mulrooney; mother- and father-in-law, Hattie and Terry Nemmers; and brother-in-law, Justin Conway.

She is preceded in death by her mother; father-in-law, John Conway; and brother-in-law, Cory Conway.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Heather’s family would like to extend a special Thank You to all of the staff at MercyOne Cancer Center, Mercy ER, and Mercy ICU, especially, nurse Abbie, for her care and support, Danielle Meyer-Tobin and Vicki Nemmers for all of their friendship and support.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences sent to the family by visiting Heather’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Donna M. Clark

Donna M. Clark, 90, of Baldwin, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025, at home.

Donna Mae Scott was born on May 9, 1934, in Baldwin, Iowa, to Harold R. and Doris (Stickley) Scott.  A graduate of Baldwin High School in 1952, Donna’s passion for education led her to Upper Iowa University, where she earned her teaching certificate. Her commitment to lifelong learning saw her attain a Master’s degree from Marycrest College in Davenport, Iowa. On August 1, 1954, Donna married John Elza Clark in Baldwin, Iowa. Their union was blessed with a daughter, Mary Ellen.

Donna’s professional life was marked by her devotion to nurturing young minds. She began her teaching career in Baldwin before joining the Maquoketa Community School District in 1961. For nearly three decades, she was a beloved second-grade teacher, shaping the lives of countless students with her wisdom and warmth until her retirement in 1990.

Donna found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She was an avid gardener of both flower and vegetable gardens. Sewing was another of Donna’s talents, a hobby through which she expressed her creativity and love for her family, stitching together memories that would last a lifetime.

Donna’s memory will be lovingly honored by her daughter, Mary Ellen Bailey of Baldwin, IA; her grandchildren, Jake Bailey and Jessica Nelson; and her great-grandchildren, Kristina Chapman and Kenley Nelson. Each of them will carry forward her legacy of love, education, and the joy of life’s simple pleasures.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John on June 27, 2011, brother Billy Scott, and sisters Leota Risden, Doris Taylor, Judy Scott, Joann Topping, and Pam Brutsman.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10 A.M., Friday, March 7, 2025, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 P.M., Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Burial will be at Pence Cemetery, rural Baldwin, Iowa.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Donna M. Clark memorial fund has been established.

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

Karen E. Tritz

Karen E. (Kedley) Tritz, 78 of rural St. Donatus, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday afternoon March 1, 2025 at Hawkeye Care Center. She lived a life rooted in faith and guided by the Catholic church. She was born on April 27, 1946 in Cascade, Iowa to parents Curtis and Mae (Schwendinger) Kedley. 

Karen is a 1964 graduate of Acquin High School in Cascade. She married the love of her life, Lyle Tritz on August 19, 1967 and spent 57 years on the family farm just east of St. Donatus. They raised four beautiful children Kevin (Diana) Tritz of St. Donatus, Iowa; Julie Tritz of Huntington, W.Va.; Kimberly (Leonard) Tritz of Asbury, Iowa, and John (Chasity) Tritz of Lewiston, Idaho. 

Karen faithfully attended St. Donatus Catholic Church for many years. She was a hard worker and helped Lyle on the dairy farm with chores, stacking hay, gardening, canning, mowing grass, and making her delicious rhubarb jelly every spring and chocolate chip cookies every week.  Once the children were older, she worked off the farm at Ensing in Bellevue for several years, followed by time as a CNA at Mount Carmel, and the Visitation, and finally with Housekeeping at Finley Hospital for 21 years. Her and Lyle enjoyed sitting on the back porch watching the sun set, playing cards with their many friends, quiet drives in the countryside in search of a good diner to enjoy a meal together, and traveling to see family.

She will be deeply missed. 

Those left to honor Karen’s memory include her husband and four children and spouses, as well as a twin sister, Sharon (Ronald) Kueter, brothers Jon Curtis Kedley, and Bruce (Sandy) Kedley; five grandchildren Logan, Katie, Sophie, Madisyn, and Eloise; sisters-in-law Mary C. Tritz, Jacqueline (Tritz) Kremer; brother-in law John A. Tritz, and the beloved family cat Turbo. 

She is preceded in death by her parents along with sister Jane Smith, sister-in-law Pao Ching Tritz, brothers-in-law Charles Smith and Henry Kremer; and Lyle’s parents, Agnes and John C. Tritz. 

Visitation will be held at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home on Friday March 7 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm with a funeral mass on Saturday March 8 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Donatus, Catholic Church. Graveside service to follow at St. Donatus Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the St. Donatus Catholic Church Restoration Project (https://sjandspp.com/sdcampaign) in Karen’s memory. 

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

Jennie R. Davis

Jennie R. Davis, of Davenport, and formerly of Maquoketa, IA passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA.

Born Jennie Rae Brinkman on January 19, 1960 in Maquoketa, she was the daughter of Raymond “Ike” Brinkman and Laura Ann (Weasmer) Brinkman. As a graduate of Lost Nation High School, class of 1978, she continued her education at Scott Community College, Cape Cod Community College, and then later the University of Iowa.

Throughout her life, Jennie was involved in various associations. In her younger years, she was an active member of Rainbow Girls and 4-H, where she developed friendships that lasted a lifetime. Jennie’s love for gardening, livestock farming, concerts and travel spoke to her adventurous spirit.

On June 19, 2010, Jennie married the love of her life, Jeffery “Jeff” Davis in Lost Nation. Their union was a source of great happiness and companionship until Jeff’s passing on December 3, 2019. Together, they created a blended family that was a cornerstone of Jennie’s life.

Jennie retired from the Rock Island Arsenal in December of 2022 as the Chief of Army Civilian Personnel at 1st Army. She spent her time retired as a cherished mother, grandmother and friend.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Bryce (Megan Miller) Perry, of Lost Nation, and Abigail (Eric Atwater) Perry, of Davenport. Her “bonus” children include Sandra Kloos of Maquoketa, Susannah Davis of Oxford Junction, and Brian (Lawrence) Davis of Maquoketa; and her three adored grandchildren, Kinsley and Kamden Perry, and Caeden Atwater; many step-grandchildren and a few great-grandchildren. Also mourning her loss is her best friend of over 50 years, Barb Clawson.

Jennie’s parents and her beloved husband, Jeffery, preceded her in death.

A gathering of family and friends celebrating her life will be held at a later date. Burial will be at the Massillon, Iowa Cemetery. At Peace Cremation Services have been provided by Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

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

Patrick W. Fier

Patrick W. “Pat” Fier, 68, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Patrick William Fier was born on January 19, 1957 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Lawrence and Arlene (Lindstrom) Fier.  He was raised on the Fier farm east of Maquoketa.  He graduated from Maquoketa Community High School in 1975, and received his Associate’s Degree from Muscatine Community College in 1978.  He attended and graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in 1991.  He married Christie Mohr in 1982.  They had three children, Emily, Travis, and Kelly.

Patrick worked for the City of Maquoketa as a Police Officer for 27 years, retiring in 2017.  He and his wife also owned and operated Pat Fier Painting, LLC in Maquoketa.

Patrick was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.  He was a longtime member of the Maquoketa Valley Izaak Walton League, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sacred Heart men’s choir, Knights of Columbus Council #8269, and the Coronado Car Club.

Patrick’s legacy is carried on by his loving wife, Christie Fier of Maquoketa, IA; children, Emily (Mark) Walsh, Travis (Michelle) Gavin, and Kelly Taylor; 7 grandchildren, Alexis (Gunnar) Borushaski, Travis (Janna) Walsh, Avery Gavin, Paisley Gavin, Sydney Taylor, Bryce Taylor, and Ryley Galloway; 2 great-grandchildren, Markus Borushaski and Liam Borushaski; 2 brothers, Gary (Marianne) Fier of Clinton, IA, and Al (Cindy) Fier of Maquoketa, IA; 3 sisters, Linda Peck of Clinton, IA, Kathy (Don) Kunde of Maquoketa, IA, and Shelley (Joe) Heinrich of Maquoketa, IA; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, several aunts and uncles, and a brother-in-law Ray Peck.

A funeral mass celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 P.M., Friday, March 7, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa.  Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Maquoketa.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Patrick W. “Pat” Fier memorial fund has been established.

The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.  Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

George E. Lawver

George E. Lawver, 69, of Rickardsville died Thursday, February 27, 2025.  Visitation will be from 3 to 4 pm Monday, March 3 at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home followed by a memorial service at 4 pm.

George was born January 23, 1956 in Ashland, Wisconsin, son of Melvin and Ethel (Poppe) Lawver.  He graduated from Mellen High School, Mellen, Wisconsin.

He loved the rodeo and spending time outdoors hunting, fishing and gardening.  He also loved spending time with his grandchildren.

George is survived by his wife of 47 years, Jeannine Lawver of Rickardsville; two sons, Brandon of Marion, Iowa and Neil (Alyssa) of Rickardsille; grandchildren, Clara, Damon, and William; mother in law, Evelyn Gurske of Rickardsville; brother in law, Jay Gurske of Holy Cross, and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Damon; and father in law, William Gurske.

Alvin E. Barten

Alvin E. Barten, 79, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday morning, February 28, 2025, at home.

Alvin Elmer Barten was born on May 25, 1945 in Jackson County, Iowa, to Elmer Henry and Minnie Catherine (Clark) Barten. He was a graduate of Andrew High School and served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves.  He married Vera Elaine Bock on July 17, 1966 in Elwood, Iowa. Their loving union was blessed with two children, Lori and Scott, who brought immense joy to his life.

Professionally, Alvin was known for his exceptional skill as a mechanic. His passion for automobiles led him to own and operate Barten Auto Sales in Maquoketa for 45 years. His expertise and honest service earned him the respect and trust of the community. Alvin also shared his talents in the real estate industry, working for several years with area realtors.

Alvin’s life was marked by his dedication to his community. His civic engagement was evident through his ten years of service as a Maquoketa City Councilman, where he made impactful contributions to the betterment of his hometown. Alvin had been a member of the Iowa Independent Auto Dealers Association and the Coronado Car Club, where he connected with fellow car enthusiasts.

His interests were a reflection of his character—generous, and always willing to lend a hand. Alvin loved working on cars, particularly racing cars for family and friends, and his expertise was sought after by many. His hands were rarely still, as he was always tinkering with projects, finding joy in the challenge of repair and restoration. Alvin’s love for treasure hunting was evident in his enjoyment of garage sales, flea markets, and auctions, where he often found hidden gems.

Alvin’s legacy is carried on by his devoted wife, Vera Barten of Maquoketa, IA; his daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Marvin Massey of Maquoketa, IA; his four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and eight step-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Ester Weirup, Marcella Heneke, and Violet “Vi” (Ron) Yeager, all of Maquoketa, IA; his sister-in-law, Patricia Weirup of Maquoketa, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, son Scott Barten on March 4, 2018, and two brothers-in-law Vernon Weirup and Larry Heneke.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Cremation will follow the visitation, and burial will be at Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.

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

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

Lyle D. Clark

Lyle Dean Clark, 64, of rural Cascade, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Jones County Regional Medical Center, Anamosa, Iowa.

Dean was born on December 19, 1960, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to William “Bill” and Lois (O’Hearn) Clark.  He graduated from Midland High School in Wyoming, Iowa.  Dean married Lee Ann Carr on November 18, 2000, in Monmouth, Iowa.

Dean was a farmer and especially loved his cows.  He also worked for Caterpillar for a time, for Wyoming Veterinary Clinic, and later on Rolling Hills Veterinary in Cascade.  When he wasn’t hard at work, you could find him on side-by-side rides or spending time with his family and friends.

Those left to honor Dean’s memory include his wife Lee Ann Clark of rural Cascade, Iowa; his daughter Jessica (Codey) Current of Monmouth, Iowa; step children, Chris (Sarah) Streets of Monmouth, Kirt (Becky) Caes of Greeley, Iowa, Carol (Neil) Caes of Maquoketa, Iowa, and Sheila  (Todd) Caes of Ozark, Iowa; sisters, Wanda Pep Tracy, Debbie (Randy) Gile, Brenda (Mike) Meade, and Geraldine (Allen) Archer; his grandchildren, Cora, Brady, Will, Casen, Tallen, Lilly and Mae; and was expecting his first great grandchild.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Billy Clark and Gary Usher, and a brother-in-law Richard Tracy.

A gathering of family and friends celebrating his life will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  A private family graveside service will follow visitation.

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

Eileen L. Scherrman

Eileen L. “Jody” Scherrman, of Farley, Iowa, passed away, Monday, February 24, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital after a sudden illness.

Eileen was born November 7, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, daughter of Donald C. and Mary L. (Hannan) Gerber.  She was a graduate of Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota.  On August 8, 1970 she was united in marriage to Paul Scherrman in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Eileen’s career demonstrated a dedication to public service and her community. She was a teacher at Western Dubuque and a librarian at the Dubuque County Library. She also served on the Farley City Council and Dubuque County Library Board for several years.

Eileen was a proud and outspoken Democrat and proud of her Irish heritage.  She had several hobbies: She was an avid reader who filled the Scherrmans’ home with books; she was a remarkable cook always searching for the best recipes; she was a lover of Scottish Terriers, including the family dog Darby, as well as all creatures.  She was always excited to watch her granddaughter perform. She grew to love baseball – especially the Cubs, Farley Hawks, and most of all her grandsons’ games.

Eileen was a warm and kind soul, with an infectious smile, who was the life of the party. She loved gathering with friends and family, never missed an opportunity to dance, loved music and traveling. Most recently, she took the trip of a lifetime with Paul, her children, and grandchildren to England, Scotland, and Ireland.

Eileen is survived by her husband, Paul of Farley, Iowa; her four children, John P. and his wife Patricia (“Tricia”) Scherrman of Wheaton, Illinois and their children Matthew, Molly Mae, and Luke; Mike Scherrman of Dubuque, Iowa; Rob and Jennifer Scherrman of Monticello, Iowa and their kids, Gabe, A.J., and Katelynn; and Molly Scherrman and her partner Renner Walker of Brooklyn, New York; her brothers, Patrick and his wife Kandy Gerber of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Jim and his wife Nancy Gerber of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Tim and his wife Deb Gerber of St. Paul, Minnesota; and Kathy and her husband Gary Magnuson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; her in-laws Tom Scherrman and his wife Deb of Iowa City, Iowa; Brenda Middleton and her husband Jeff of Gans, Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Per Eileen’s wishes a private family visitation will be held at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa. A Celebration of Life for Eileen will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the Field of Dreams from 2:00 – 5:00pm.

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