Obituaries Archive

Dennis J. Harle

Dennis J. Harle, age 74, of Galena, IL, died August 7, 2023, at home. To honor Dennis’ life, a private family service is being held. The Tri-State Cremation Center is assisting the family.

Dennis was born on September 7, 1948, in Galena, IL, a son to Ambrose “Duck” and Ardith (Lloyd) Harle. He grew up with a love for life and a kind heart. Dennis honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and upon returning home began his career working in the family business, Signcraft Screenprint, Inc in Galena. Dennis devoted his working career to his family and friends there, becoming President before his retirement in the early 2000’s. In his free-time, Dennis enjoyed spending time on the river, outdoors, listening to music, and traversing the highways in one of his Thunderbirds. An avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan he will continue to watch both teams lose from beyond. Dennis also enjoyed sharing his quick-wit, sarcasm, and sense of humor with anyone who happened to be in the vicinity and his legacy of pranks will surely live on with all who knew and loved him. Dennis had a quiet demeanor and kind heart that will be missed. Thank you, Dennis, for continually making the world a better place simply with your presence and may the Lord bless and keep you until we all meet again.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Dennis include,

his three children,
Stacey (Roy Meyer) Oldenburg, Soldier’s Grove, WI,
Valerie “Val” (Emily) Harlynn, Milwaukee, WI,
and Tyler Harle, Hazel Green, WI;

his grandchildren,
Andrea (Curtis) Crook, Nathan Oldenburg, and Gabriel Harle;

his great-grandchild,
Madisyn Grace Crook;

his siblings,
Sandy (Ron) Redington, Galena, IL,
and Steve Harle, Menominee, WI;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Celeste Harle and Susan Harle.

Dennis’ family would like to thank all of our loved ones who have been there to support us during this difficult time.

Online condolences may be shared with Dennis’ family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com

Sally Richard-Harkey

Sally (Kemp) Richard-Harkey, age 90, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on a rainy morning with her loving family by her side at 5:55 a.m., on Monday, August 14, 2023, at her son Dave and Meegan’s home.  To honor Sally’s life, family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street where there will be a parish scripture wake service held at 5:00 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the Church of the Nativity, 1225 Alta Vista Street, with Rev. Andrew J. Upah officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Sally was born on June 11, 1933, in Remsen, Iowa, daughter of Roman and Modesta (Cross) Kemp.

Sally was an outstanding woman who lived a great life.  She married Raymond Harkey Sr., on February 20, 1954.  They started their family together but ultimately decided to go their separate ways.  Later in life Sally would meet her soul mate, C.J. Richard, and the couple would marry on June 16, 1990.  Sadly C.J. passed away the day after their 3rd wedding anniversary, June 17, 1993.  Sally was a hard worker who not only raised her family and cared for her home, but also worked in the laundry at Mt. Pleasant Home until her retirement.  She volunteered at the Dubuque Boys Club, where she was on the Women’s Council and worked at the Canteen.  Sally also served as a past president of the Dubuque Association of the Blind.  She was a very active member of the Church of the Nativity and the Moose Lodge.  Sally loved playing Bingo and had an outgoing personality that drew people to her.  She was kind, funny and well known for her many cute (and sometimes flamboyant) hats.  Her son Dave never let her leave the house without commenting, “That’s some bad hat Mother”.  Her family was always her top priority and she was theirs.  If anyone was going anywhere, Sally was always invited to join them.  Sally liked the simple things in life like sitting on the porch watching a rain shower, but was always up for a new adventure.  Her most recent adventures were seeing Willie Nelson in concert and taking an Alaskan cruise.  She never let her age slow her down, a good lesson for all of us!  Sally was a wonderful lady who has left a lasting impression on everyone around her.  To say she will be greatly missed is an understatement!

Those left to cherish Sally’s memory include

her children,
Daniel (Jean) Harkey, Dubuque, IA,
David (Meegan) Harkey, Dubuque, IA,
Dale (Patti) Harkey, Dubuque, IA,
Darla (Bruce) Scheffert, Dubuque, IA,
Denise (Mark) Schweer, Iowa City, IA
and Douglas Roman Harkey, Dubuque, IA;

27 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren;

her brother,
William “Whitey” Kemp, Dubuque, IA;

2 sisters-in-law,
Sherlon Kemp, Winter Haven, FL
and Bonnie Kemp, Dubuque, IA;

a special aunt,
Jeanine Burbach, Dubuque, IA;

and several nieces and nephews.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, C.J. Richard; her former husband, Raymond Harkey Sr.; a step-son, Raymond Harkey Jr.; a granddaughter, Kellie Galle; 3 great-grandsons, Evan Pusateri, Evan Harkey, Kalvin Scheffert; her siblings, James (Carol) Kemp, Marlene (Calvin) Gieseman, Larry Kemp and Ronald Kemp; and a sister-in-law, Janice Kemp.

Sally’s family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff of Hospice of Dubuque, especially Julie, Dr. Andrea Ries and Dr. Christine Holm for the outstanding care they have provided for Sally.

The family will thankfully receive your support through greeting cards and memorials in Sally’s memory which may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Sally Richard Family.

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

Terri L. Krier

Terri L. Krier, age 68, of Dubuque, passed away surrounded by her family at 5:10 p.m., on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Stonehill Health Center.  To honor Terri’s life private family services were held.  Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is assisting the family.

Terri was born on July 1, 1955, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Richard and Elnora “Nora” (Hines) Carner.

Terri was united in marriage to Donald Krier on May 16, 1970, in Asbury, Iowa, and they have been blessed with 52 years together.  Terri was a devoted wife and mom who generously volunteered her time and talents to her community.  She was one of the founders of Open Closet at St. John’s Church, helped with the Toys for Tots collection every year and helped at the Sweet Deals candy store.  Terri loved a good deal and was always on the look out for her next purchase.  The family teased her that she was “an organized hoarder”, whose favorite pieces to collect were historic pieces from different places around Dubuque.  Terri will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.

Those left to cherish Terri’s memory include

her husband,
Donald Krier Sr., Dubuque, IA;

her son,
Joshua “Jay” (Kathy) Krier, Dubuque, IA;

15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren;

a daughter-in-law,
Renee Krier, Dubuque, IA;

her siblings,
Richard (Sharon) Carner, Earlville, IA,
Jim (Kathy) Carner, Dubuque, IA,
Jeannie (Frank) Marshall, Bernard, IA,
Rick (Julie) Carner, Cascade, IA,
Judy (Dennis) Heiderscheit, Durango, IA,
Gary Carner, Dubuque, IA,
Dennis (Sharon) Carner, Dubuque, IA,
David (Sue) Carner, Dubuque, IA,
Robin Carner, Dubuque, IA
and Scott Carner, Dubuque, IA;

and several nieces and nephews.

Terri was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Donald “Donny” Krier Jr.; a great-granddaughter, Everley Krier; her siblings, a twin brother, Bobby Carner, Frank Carner, Dixie (Dale) Lyons and Betty (Bob) Young.

Terri’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Stonehill for their attentive care and kindness.

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

Gerda Chappell

Gerda Chappell, 100, of Dubuque, joined her heavenly family on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at home.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 1, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1276 White St., Dubuque, where there will be a funeral service held at 11:00A.M. Pastor Jay Ilten will officiate. Interment will be in Linwood Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home, 2659 JFK Rd., Dubuque.

Gerda was born January 28, 1923, in Braunsbach, Germany, the daughter of Frederick William and Julia (Kintzinger) Hanselmann. She immigrated to the U.S. with her mother and siblings, arriving on Ellis Island on January 28, 1925. The family was joined by her father who had immigrated in November 1923, having been sponsored by Wartburg Seminary, Dubuque.

Gerda married Eugene H. Chappell on May 7, 1950 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. The couple met during a combined choir between St. Mark and St. John’s, and were married for 68 years. Gene preceded her in death on January 20, 2019.

Music was one of Gerda’s favorite hobbies.  She enjoyed giving piano lessons for 35 plus years. She kept in touch with many of her students up to her death.  She directed the Holy Trinity Lutheran Jr. choir for 12 years, sang in the St. John’s Lutheran and Holy Trinity Choirs, accompanied St. Johns’s senior choir 12 years, and taught Sunday School from age 20. She enjoyed water color and German classes, at the Roberta Kuhn Center, and started painting with watercolor and pen and ink when she was in her early 80’s.  Love of music and art were passed along to her children and grandchildren.  Her paintings were in great demand with family and friends. She was an avid knitter and excelled in sewing and embroidery. She loved reading and writing letters to long distance relatives and others that she met from Germany, Yugoslavia and England.  Gerda was also known for her beautifully decorated cakes that she took to many family events.  She and her husband Gene were fortunate to take a trip to England after retirement.  Gerda loved telling stories of her and her family’s past. She enjoyed genealogy and remembering those who had passed before her.  Gerda and Gene spent many hours gardening, bird watching and observing the wildflowers that bloomed at the family cottage near St. Donatus.

During her lifetime she worked, before marriage, for Roshek Brothers, as a cashier, Dunn and Brad Street, as a typist, Federal Discount Corporation, as a typist and dictation, and the Federal Clerk’s office as a deputy clerk, often working in the same courtroom where she had been naturalized as a teen.

Gerda is survived by three children, Miriam J. Hoffman, of Dubuque, Joan K. (David) Soltwisch, of Minooka, IL, and Timothy G. (Darla) Chappell, of St. Donatus; her grandchildren, Ben and Adam (Jessica) Hoffman, Rochelle (Mark) Quiner, Juliene (fiancé John LoDolce) Soltwisch, and Kurtis (Rachael) Chappell; her great grandchildren, Madlin, Colin, Nathan, Audrey, Kolton, Cora, Liam, Annette, Juliet, and Gene David, also great great granddaughter Mila; her brother, Roger Hanselmann, of Dubuque; her sister in law, Ann Hanselmann; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Frieda Rudolph, Irma Cartigney, Julia Morgan, Elsbeth Williams, and Gertrude Klinge; her brothers Herbert Hanselmann, and Ralph Hanselmann and a grandson Rigel David Soltwisch.

A special thank you to all who helped Gerda stay at home, especially caregivers, Sandra Sebek, Lydia Smith, and Hospice of Dubuque, and to Gerda’s longtime Stephen Minister, Carol Bauman for her time and friendship.

Memorials can be sent to Hospice of Dubuque and the Dubuque Arboretum.

Daryl W. Hartwich

Daryl W. “Bud” Hartwick, age 89, of Dubuque, passed away at 10:15 a.m., on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Harmony Dubuque surrounded by his family.  To honor Bud’s life, family and friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m., on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 11:30 a.m., on Thursday at Behr Funeral Home, with Deacon John Stierman officiating.  Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the American Legion Dubuque Post 6.  Burial will be at a later date in Linwood Cemetery following cremation.

Bud was born on May 4, 1934, in Argyle, Wisconsin, son of Charles and Esther (Priewe) Hartwick.

Bud attended school at several places and worked on the farm with his family.  At the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Army and honorably served his country during Korea.  He married Mary Blaine on June 8, 1957, in Darlington, Wisconsin.  They were happily married for 66 years.  When they were 1st married they worked the farm together, but Bud eventually took a job as a repairman and machinist with John Deere Dubuque Works.  He worked there for 30 years until his well earned retirement.  After he retired, Bud moved full time to his cabin in Wisconsin with his beloved dog, Cooney in tow.  He loved the area and going out into the woods to chop firewood to sell on the side.  Bud enjoyed visiting with all of his friends in the area and at the American Legion Dubuque Post #6 and the UAW Local 94 Retirees.  Bud was a good man who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Those left to cherish Bud’s memory include

his wife,
Mary Hartwick, Dubuque, IA;

2 children,
Rebecca “Becky” Hartwick, Dubuque, IA
and John Hartwick, Dubuque, IA;

8 grandchildren,
Nichole (Nick) Kessler, Jennifer (Cody) Thill, Sam Hartwick, Joe Hartwick, Devin (fiancé Denver Banfield) Hartwick, Felicia Landphier, Shannon (Bailey) Landphier and Wayne Hartwick;

5 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren;

and 2 daughters-in-law,
Laura Bowen, Gratiot, WI
and Laurie Hartwick, Jefferson, WI.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sons, Michael Hartwick and Patrick Hartwick; and 2 sisters, Darylene Hartwick and Marjean (Orville) Bondele.

Bud’s family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff of Home Instead Senior Care, especially Connie Bries, Harmony of Dubuque, Hospice of Dubuque and his neighbor, Dan Lang, for their help and compassionate care of Bud.

The family will thankfully receive your support through greeting cards and memorials in Bud’s memory which may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Daryl Hartwick Family.

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

Charles A. Fahey

Charles A. “Chuck”  Fahey, 97, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on August 14, 2023, at Luther Manor in Dubuque.

A private family burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.  Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd, Dubuque, IA is assisting the family.  Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Charles was born on May 6, 1926, in Dubuque, IA, son of John B. and Mary (Bauer) Fahey.  He graduated from St. Columbkille’s High School.  He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was sent to Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, for training as a supply officer.  World War II ended before his graduation, but he stayed at Northwestern and earned his degree in accounting.

He returned to Dubuque where he worked for Brooks, O’Connor & Brooks, CPA’s and soon earned his CPA degree.  By 1950 he had established his own firm.  He married his high school sweetheart, Marion Wiedner, in 1948.

As managing partner of Fahey & Toohey, CPA’s, he opened branch offices in Sioux Falls, SD and Fargo, ND in addition to Dubuque.  The firm served non-profits, mostly healthcare clients which included health systems and more than 50 hospitals.  He was a member of the Board of Directors of Blue Cross of Iowa, Inc., for twenty-one years.

In 1990 Fahey & Toohey merged with Charles Bailly & Co., which is now Eide Bailly.  In retirement, he served on the Board of Directors of Avera Health System and did consulting work.

He loved flying and earned his pilots license in the 1960’s.  He used his Piper Cherokee to go to the branch offices and to visit clients in Colorado, Montana, and other places.

He was proud of his Irish heritage and enjoyed many trips to Ireland with his wife and children.

He is survived by his three children; Mary K. Fahey, Timothy Fahey, and Nora Kafer, all of Dubuque; One grandson, Daniel Kafer (Allyson Ochs); and many nieces and nephews.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Bernard (Alberta) Fahey, John (Nadine) Fahey, Robert Fahey, Richard (Kate) Fahey, William (MaryEllen) Fahey.  Also, his sisters Lorraine (Richard) Didesch, Eileen (Lester) Schueller, Mary (Stanley) Danzer, and Florence (James) George.  His sister-in-law Janaan (Harley) Key, son-in-law Roger Kafer.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Luther Manor.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church of Dubuque.

Martin Gansemer

Martin “Marty” Gansemer, 86, of Dubuque,  took the “fast pass” peaceful journey on Saturday, August 12, 2023, with the help of Fr. Tom McDermott, and with his family by his side.

In accordance with Marty’s wishes, there will be no public services. Arrangements are entrusted to Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd., Dubuque. Condolences may be shared at egelhofsiegertcasper.com.

Marty was born June 5, 1937 in Dyersville, the son of Martin and Mary (Clemen) Gansemer. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1956, and served until his Honorable Discharge in 1958, having achieved the rank of Corporal.

Marty worked in production at John Deere Dubuque Works for 38 years, retiring in 1996. For 50 years, Marty enjoyed bartending at various local establishments. He was an avid golfer.

Marty married JoAnn (Manning) Gansemer in 1980.

Marty is survived by his wife, JoAnn, of Dubuque; his son, Tom (Linda) Gansemer, of Fort Wayne, IN, and their children, Megan (Ryan) Pruitt, and Ryan Gansemer; his son, Todd (Janet) Gansemer, of Eldridge, IA, and their children, Nick, Eric, and Erin Gansemer; his daughter, Michelle “Shelly” (Karl) Kotz, of Dubuque, and their children, Lauren, Luke, and Alex Kotz; his son, Joel Gansemer, of Dyersville; two great-grandchildren, Madelyn and Liam Pruitt; two brothers, Joe Gansemer, of Dubuque, and Syl (Betty) Gansemer, of Dyersville; three sisters-in-law, Phyllis Gansemer, of Dixon, IL, Linda Perry, and Julie McLauglin, both of Dubuque; and  three brothers-in-law, Bill (Nancy) Manning, of Mesa, AZ, Rich (Sue) Manning, of Eldridge, IA, and Bob (Vickie) Manning, of Kansas City, MO.

Marty was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Jeanette (Jack) Nieland, and Mary Ann (Mike) Elliott; three brothers, Ralph (Laurey) Gansemer, Gerald Gansemer, and LaVern (Kay Bell) Gansemer; and a sister-in-law, Kay Gansemer.

In lieu of food, flowers, and gifts, donations may be made to Hospice of Dubuque, or to the Veteran’s Freedom Center, Dubuque.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. T.J. Schreiber and the staff at Grand River Medical Group; Dr. Ryan Elsey at Unity Point-Finley Hospital; and Kristin and Jennifer at Hospice of Dubuque.

Sharon A. Johnston

Sharon Ann (Fisch) Johnston, 72, of Dubuque passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at home.  An angel has left us.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11:45 am, Thursday, August 17 at Holy Spirit Parish-Holy Trinity Catholic Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at noon.

Sharon was born April 12, 1951, daughter of Robert and Marion (Schroeder) Fisch. On May 1, 1976, she married Richard K. Johnston at the Church of the Nativity.

She spent her life taking care of people.  She worked as nurses aid at Finley Hospital for over 15 years, the VNA for a year, Mount Carmel for two years, and at Mercy Hospital for over 25 years before her retirement in 2016.  She was a loving, caring, kind and generous person; always seeing the good in a person, no matter what.

Christmas was her favorite day.  She loved Christmas shopping, making sure everyone had plenty of gifts.  She loved spending time with her children and playing games with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She also enjoyed an occasional motorcycle ride with her husband, shopping with her children and reading a good love novel.

She is survived by her husband, Richard K Johnston; Tara (fiancé Terry Sunnes) Johnston of Cedar Rapids, IA; son, Richard K (Shannon) Johnston Jr. of Dyersville; five grandchildren, Haley Johnston, Garrett Johnston, Brayden Ralph, Bianca Johnston, and Oliver Johnston; and a great grandchild, Ava.

She was also survived by two sisters, Jo Ann (Jim) Hurley and Susan (Darrell) Tegeler; a brother, David (Kim) Fisch; brothers in law and sisters in law, Ron (Linda) Johnston, Jim Psotka, Sheila Urban, Jim Jones and many nieces and nephews.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Marion Fisch; a son, Ryan Johnston; brother, Robert Fisch Jr.; a sister, Barbara Psostka; father and mother in law, Kenneth and Marie Johnston, and a sister in law, Sharon Jones.

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

The family would like to thank Dr. Andrea Ries, the medical staff at Medical Associates, Mercy Hospital, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics and Hospice of Dubuque, you are all amazing.

Thomas Jenk Goen

Thomas “EZ” Jenk Goen, 61, of Dyersville passed away peacefully Sunday, August 13, 2023, at MercyOne in Dubuque.

Tom was born on October 10, 1961, in Anamosa, Iowa, the son of John and Jeanne (Jenk) Goen.  Tom graduated from the University of Iowa in 1986 with his degree in Communications. He married Brenda Bremhorst in 1986, and to this union two beautiful daughters were born.

Tom started his career as a sales manager, working his way up to later excel as a senior sales manager supervising hundreds of associates at MCI Worldcom. His career took him from Iowa to Kansas, Missouri, Maryland and Illinois during his 14 years with the company. He earned many travel opportunities during his time there including London, Hawaii, Bermuda, and many others.

In his next chapter of life, Tom continued to work and live in Belvidere, IL, running his small-town business EZ Goen Bar & Grill for a few years before an escalating autoimmune condition left him unable to work.  In 2008 he returned to Dyersville to live with his mother and spend the remainder of his life.

Tom was known for his outgoing personality and had a passion for gardening, cooking, and traveling. Tom traveled all 48 land-locked states on a Harley motorcycle in 2010 and again in 2011 in order to spread awareness to those losing hope and promote his self-proclaimed acronym PURPAL: People United Relieving Painful American Lives.  During this time, he created footage for a documentary with filmmaker Joe Scherrman, all which revolved around his love for the Field of Dreams. Tom was heavily involved with the National Psoriasis Foundation and earned an Innovator Award for his work in 2015. His proudest accomplishment, however, was being a father of two successful daughters who both miss him dearly.

As Tom would say, PLJ.

A Celebration of Life will be held at The Field of Dreams Movie Site on Saturday, October 7th for all to attend in tie dye fashion as EZ would want. More details will be available in the coming weeks.

Survivors include his two daughters,  Brianna (Nick Lo Vetere) Goen of Chicago, IL, Miranda (Chance Lisik) Goen of Tampa, FL, mother, Jeanne Goen of Dyersville, siblings: Susan Goen of Dyersville, Don Goen of Appleton, WI, John (Robin) Goen of Carefree, AZ., Sally (Kevin) Knepper of Farley, Margaret (Alan) Loeffelholz, of Granger, IN, Timothy (May) Goen of Thompson Falls, MT and Martha Boll of Costa Mesa, CA.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Goen in 2002, and his dogs, Freedom and Little Buddy.

Memorials may be made in Tom’s name to the National Psoriasis Foundation (https://www.psoriasis.org/donate/?form=donate).

Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville is assisting the family and information is available at www.kramerfuneral.com.

Memorials may be sent to the family, (in care of Kramer Funeral Home) 750 12th Ave SW, Dyersville, IA 52040.

Suzanne M. Mueller

Suzanne Mary Mueller, 63, died unexpectedly at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA on August 11th, 2023.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2023, at St. Joseph Key West Church with Msgr. Thomas Toale officiating. The burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church on Saturday. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa is assisting the family.

Suzanne was born on August 2nd 1960, in Dubuque, Ia. She was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School and Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids.

Suzanne is survived by her mother Dorothy (Donovan) Mueller, sisters: Janice (Loras) Lux, and Kathy (Don) Luallen. Several nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and special friends: Barry and Annie.

Suzanne was preceded in death by her father Alvin (Pete) Mueller, grandparents: Vincent and Mary (Schuster) Donovan, Michael and Susan (Kremer) Mueller.

Suzanne lived her life to the fullest, enjoying sewing, camping and baking. She particularly enjoyed her time with family and friends at her backyard pool parties.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund for Suzanne Mueller has been established.

Dorothy Kunkel

Dorothy Kunkel, 85, of rural Kieler, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Bethany Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler, Wisconsin, with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be held in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, August 20 at the Immaculate Conception Church Parish Center in Kieler, Wisconsin. The rosary will be recited at 1:40 p.m. Visitation will also be held from 9-10:15 a.m. on Monday, August 21 at the church. Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is assisting the family.

Dorothy was born on September 18, 1937, in Balltown, Iowa, the daughter of William and Lucille (Hannan) Jaeger. She married Donald Kunkel on May 29, 1957. They farmed together in Kieler and were blessed with 10 children. Dorothy’s greatest pride was her family. Dorothy was a faithful and devoted wife and mother. She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed baking and gardening. Dorothy had a generous spirit and never hesitated to help anyone in need. She would often deliver meals and desserts to relatives during difficult times. She was well known for her delicious fried potatoes and cinnamon rolls!

She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Dorothy is survived by her 10 children, Debbie (Daryl) Hinderman, Jane (Mark) Dietzel, Mary Kay (Fred) Kieler, Karen (Dan) Keeney, Jim Kunkel, Laurie (Vic) Bowden, Joe (Tammy) Kunkel, Jeff (Kathy) Kunkel, Gary (Julie) Kunkel, and Joni (Kevin) Dement.  Also surviving are her 31 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by her sisters, Nancy Brimeyer, Shirley (Norbert) Kress, Phyllis (Jim) Lahey, and Carol (Jack) Specht; a brother, Leon (Connie) Jaeger; her brother-in-law, John (Pat) Kunkel; her sisters-in-law, Darlene and Rose Ann Kunkel; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, in 2015; her parents, William and Lucille Jaeger; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kilian and Angeline Kunkel; and numerous other family members. 

The family of Dorothy would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque, Bethany Home and her home care team for their extraordinary care and compassion.

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

Jacqueline M. Dyrke

Jacqueline Margot Dyrke, of Galena, passed on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the home of her daughter, with her family at her side. A service celebrating her Jewish heritage will begin at 1 PM, Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may call after 11:30 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.  

She was born in Chicago, IL on January 11, 1937, the only child of George and Jean Milcarek.  She was united in marriage to Wayne Dyrke on August 29, 1964.  They moved to Westchester, IL where their two children, Lisa and Peter, were born.  Coming from a family of artists on her mother’s side, Jacquie was always interested in creating artwork.  In grade school and high school, her abilities were recognized.  Jacquie was sent to scholarship classes at the Art Institute when she was attending Von Steuben High School in Chicago.  After graduation, she attended two years at the Art Institute and the University of Chicago.  When her father died suddenly near the end of her second year, she found a job in the commercial art field and met her future husband there.  She worked as a commercial artist for 11 years. Jacquie was known for her highly detailed rock animals, and they were featured in galleries in the Galena area, the Chicago area, and the East Coast.  She started painting them in 1970.  She also won awards for her paintings, mainly painted in acrylic. She was active in the Westchester Art League, Cub Scouts, the Galena Artists Guild, and the Galena Cultural Arts Alliance. 

Jacquie is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Terry) Prindle, and her son, Peter (Donata) Dyrke, sister-in-law, Vanessa, as well as numerous cousins. 

Her husband, Wayne, and her parents preceded her in death. 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in memory of Jacquie. 

Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Carol A. Ramey

Carol Ann Ramey, 79, of Galena, IL passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Midwest Medical Center, Galena. A private family service will be held. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family.

She was born April 13, 1944, in St. Louis, Mo the daughter of Edwin Jr. and Doris (Naylor) Spiegel. Carol graduated in 1961 from John Burrows Preparatory Academy, St. Louis. She received her bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Archeology at Washington University, St. Louis. Furthering her degree at Northern University in Education. She was united in marriage to Clyde Ramey on September 11, 1978, in Maquoketa, IA. Carol retired from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling in her motor home, and taking cruises through Alaska and the Panama Canal. Carol loved taking care of her animals, reading, attending musicals, and spending her winters in Arizona.

She is survived by her loving husband, Clyde, and her beautiful children, Tom (Ashni) Getter, Donna (Dave) Homuth, Jeff (Kylen) Ramey, Dan (Rachel) Ramey, Jason (Dorothy) Ramey, Jill (Rick) Scott, and Serena (Rick) Jones, her grandchildren, Tyler Getter, Adria Ramey, Audrey Homuth, Hadley and Brea Scott, Carly and Sadie Jones, Ava Ramey, Nate, John, and Alex Pokorny, a brother, Edwin (Nancy) Spiegel III.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be given to your local animal shelter in memory of Carol.

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Lisa M. Droeszler

Lisa M. Droeszler, 62, of Kieler, Wisconsin, entered through Heaven’s gates surrounded by her family at home on August 11, 2023, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Church, Kieler, Wisconsin, with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Family and friends may call from 3-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, at Immaculate Conception Parish Center, Kieler, Wisconsin, where there will be a parish scripture wake service at 2:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the church prior to the service. Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is assisting the family.

She was born on July 6, 1961 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Edmund and Dorothy (Hartung) Holland. Lisa attended Southwestern High School where she met the love of her life, Dan Droeszler. The two of them were high school sweethearts and Prom King and Queen and graduated in 1979. On August 20, 1983, the couple married at St. Francis de Sales Church in Hazel Green, Wisconsin. Lisa attended Capri Cosmetology College and following graduation she worked at JCPenney Styling Salon and Suzanne’s Hair Designers, both in Dubuque, Iowa. In 1990, she opened her own salon, Lisa’s Country Clipper, at their family home which she owned and operated until her diagnosis.

Lisa dedicated her life to raising her five children on the Droeszler family farm. She adored her 14 grandchildren and was most proud of achieving the title  “Grammy Lisa”. Lisa enjoyed biking, walking, helping on the farm, and was always up for a good round of cards. Lisa had a big heart and was always willing to help anyone in need.

Lisa is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dan Droeszler, Kieler, WI; their five children and fourteen grandchildren, Jeremy (April) Droeszler of Cuba City, WI, parents of Kael, Kanyon, Ridley and Ayda; Holly (Matt) Enns of Post Falls, ID, parents of Addilynn, Brinley, Daniel and Benjamin; Mitchell (Katie) Droeszler of Kieler, WI, parents of Ryann, Brooks and Tucker; Joy (Dustin) Schwobe of Hazel Green, WI, parents of Aria, Leah, and Stella; and Katie Droeszler of Cuba City, WI; her siblings, Karen (Mike) Heinen, David (Cathy) Holland, Dale Holland, Theresa Holland and sister-in-law, Kathy Holland; her in-laws, Doris Berning, Mary Lou and Jerome Puls, Elaine and George Portzen, Franny and Deb Droeszler, Janet and Jim Dietzel, Eldie and Ann Droeszler, and Rita and Joe Placke; and numerous nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmund and Dorothy Holland; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Francis and Rosalia Droeszler; her brother, Larry Holland; and her brother-in-law, Dan Berning. 

In lieu of flowers, a Lisa M. Droeszler Memorial Fund has been established. Memorials may be sent to the funeral home at 123 N. Jackson St., Cuba City, WI 53807.

The family would like to thank everyone at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic and Hospice of Dubuque for their kind and compassionate care.

The family wishes to invite everyone to a Celebration of Life on August 19, 2023 at the Droeszler Family Farm with Mass starting at 4:30 p.m. and meal, music, and memories to follow. 

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

Betty Lou Klein

Betty Lou Klein, 86 of Guttenberg, Iowa passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at her home.

Visitation will be held from 3 – 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg.  Visitation will continue at St. Mary’s Catholic Church from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. prior to funeral mass.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 14, 2023 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Guttenberg, Iowa with burial in St. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Sherrill, Iowa.  Rev. Marvin Bries will officiate.

Betty was born on November 5, 1936 in Rickardsville, Iowa, daughter of August and Elizabeth (Feldmann) Fortmann. She attended a country school in Rickardsville, Iowa. She married Alfred Klein on April 22, 1958. Betty and Alfred would farm together until he passed on March 30, 1979 at the age of 48, due to cancer.

Betty continued farming with the help of her seven children for a time. She cared for her children while balancing her many roles as a farmer and mother. Betty enjoyed gardening and cooking with her fruitful garden. No one left the house hungry. She cherished the many memories with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved hosting family gatherings providing an abundance of love and food for all.

Betty had a positive outlook on life and shared that with everyone she met. She offered a helping hand and listening ear. She did lots of different cleaning job for people and places, as well as cleaning at Guttenberg Industries.

Survivors include her children: James (Carol) Klein, Carol (Dave) Hampton, Doris (and the late Merl) Meyer, Paul Klein, Peter Klein, Ronald (Regan) Klein, Kenneth (Tonya) Klein; 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; in-laws: Judy Fortmann, Marie Klein, Lois Klein, and Rosemary (John) Faulhaber.

She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Elizabeth Fortmann; husband, Alfred; brothers: Lavern Fortmann in infancy, Bernard Fortmann, Robert Fortmann; son-in-law, Merl Meyer; in-laws: Edmund and Susan Klein, Melvin Klein and Cletus Klein.

Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg is assisting the family and information is available at www.morrisfuneralhomes.com.  Memorials may be sent to Morris Funeral Home (in care of the deceased) 207 South 1st St, Guttenberg, IA 52052.