Obituaries Archive

Louis H. Fiedler

Louis H. Fiedler, 94 of Dubuque, IA, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at Unity Pointe Finley Hospital, Dubuque. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, IL where friends and family may call after 9:30 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena.

He was born March 4, 1928, on the Fiedler family farm, Guilford Township, rural Galena the son of Charles Julius and Augusta Dorothea (Studier) Fiedler. Louis was united in marriage to Martha “Putt” Ries on February 5, 1951, and she preceded him in death on November 29, 1989. He later married Rosann (Knoernschild) Kreiman on May 15, 1993, and she survives. Louis attended the Ford one-room schoolhouse for his grade school years and received his GED when he was 45 years old. He farmed a greater part of his life and had a dairy herd at one time but later raised beef cattle. The only part he missed when he retired from farming was when the calves were born in the spring, and one of them had to be bottle-fed. He also worked at the Savanna Army Depot, Savanna, IL but later went to work at John Deere Dubuque Works, Dubuque where he retired in 1986 after thirty-one years of service. Louis enjoyed doing carpenter-type work like making bookcases, dressers, China cupboards, etc… for his daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He especially liked decorating indoors and outdoors for Christmas, anything that didn’t move got a piece of garland strung across it. From the time he was eighteen he enjoyed attending area dances (along with his brother Ernie). Louis also enjoyed traveling and keeping the yard beautiful in the summer.

He is survived by his wife Rosann, his children; Dennis (Dawn) of Asbury, IA, Steve (Marcia) of Prior Lake, MN, Dr. Kenneth DVM (Diane) of Lena, IL and Kim (Jim) Sieverding of Muscatine IA, grandchildren; Shawn (Erin) Fiedler, Laci (Matthew) Diehl, Ryan (Amanda) Fiedler, Amy (Cory) McCusker, Mike Fiedler, Dorthea, Will, Grant, and Ava Fiedler, Brent and Marcus Sieverding, Megan (Zach) Mullen, great-grandchildren; Collin, Logan, Sydney, and Gavin McCusker, Lauren, Andrew, Liam, and Bennett Fiedler and Ries Diehl, step-great-grandchildren; Grace Wanke, Alexa Turner, and Nathan and Ely Drake. His stepchildren; Christy (Steve) Bennett, Lisa Richard, Jill (Bruce) Flynn, and Danita (Bo) Abitz, and their families, Christopher Howell, Nicholas Drake, Stephanie and Matt Howell and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Martha, three brothers; Bill, Ernie and Ray Fiedler, and four sisters; Mary Post, Ida Ingram, Loretta Davis, and Stella Bradt as well as their spouses.

The family requested no flowers. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Mary A. Nauman

Mary Alice Nauman, 83, of Altoona, formerly of Dubuque, passed away at MercyOne Hospice House in Johnston, surrounded by her family on November 26, 2022.

Mary was born December 31, 1938, in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of William and Alice (Clarke) McEachran. She graduated from Our Lady of Peace High School.

Mary moved to Dubuque to attend Clarke College. While at Clarke she was attending her best friend’s wedding and met the love of her life, Irvin Nauman. They were married August 6, 1960 at St. Paul Cathedral in St. Paul MN.

Mary was devoted to catholic education. In her 50-year career as an elementary school teacher she was vested in her students and touched many young lives. Most of Mary’s teaching years were spent at St. Anthony Catholic School in Dubuque where she retired only to return to teaching for another 10 years at St. Mary’s School of East Dubuque.

She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and was active in CCD. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for over 60 years. A craft project was always in the works. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and crocheting. Mary’s true happiness was found in her children and grandchildren. She shared her faith and was often found praying the rosary for the small happenings and the bigger events in each of their lives. She loved them all deeply and always looked forward to the next visit.

Mary is survived by her husband, Irvin; one son, Mark (Nelly) Nauman of Wake Forest, NC; three daughters, Elaine (Randall) Burke of Alexandria, VA, Maureen (Michael) Benson of Urbandale, IA, and Carolyn (Dennis) Riordan of Ankeny, IA; 13 grandchildren, Brittany, Isabelle, Mark, Ava, Matthew, Andrew, Patrick, Brendan, Matthew, Mitchel, Conor, Deaglan, and Fiona; two great-grandchildren, Liam and Aspen; brother, Michael McEachran of Forest Lake, MN; in-laws, Donald (Helen) Nauman, Darlene (Donald) Schmitt, Peggy Nauman, Donna Nauman, Rosanne Nauman, and Joan Nauman; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Jane Weiss and Katherine Olson; in-laws, Gerald and Phyllis Nauman, Whitey (Darlene) and Mary Nauman, Melvern Nauman, Kenneth Nauman, Harlan Nauman, Ronald Nauman and Joe Hoerner.

The family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff at Prairie Vista Village, Altoona and Mercy One Hospice of Johnston.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 10:15 am Saturday, December 17, 2022 at St. Anthony Catholic Church followed by The Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Burial will be at St. John the Baptist in Centralia.

In lieu of flowers, a Mary Alice Nauman memorial fund has been established.

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

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

Patrick Beebe

Patrick “Popo” Beebe, 83, of Dubuque, passed away November 28, 2022.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30a.m., Friday, December 2, 2022 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Dubuque. Rev. Steve Garner will officiate. Visitation will be from 3-7p.m., Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road, Dubuque. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Patrick was born on July 19, 1939 to Albert and Genoa (Wolfe) Beebe in Dubuque, Iowa.

Patrick graduated from Dubuque Senior High School.  He was united in marriage to Patricia Furlong on July 23, 1960 at St. Patrick’s Church.

Pat was a very devoted husband, father, Popo, and uncle. He was Patricia’s “security blanket”.

Pat was employed by John Deere for 30 years, retiring at 50. He then went on to drive school bus for the Dubuque Community School District. Driving school bus was a job he truly loved. He always said John Deere helped him raise his family but driving school bus was what he really enjoyed.

Pat had a passion for family and friends.

Pat is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Sharon (Jeff) Willenborg of Dubuque, Patrick (Danielle) Beebe of Anamosa, Tom (Roo) Beebe of Johnston, and Robert Beebe of Dubuque; grandchildren, April (Eric) Lehmann, Casey (Mark Breitspecker) Willenborg, Heidi Bormann, Patrick (Tiffany) Beebe, Kaydee Beebe, Brad (Bruna) Sa Barreto, Holli (Chris) Lewis, and Gus, Noah, and Pete Beebe; great-grandchildren, Jeffrey and Jaxson Lehmann, and Payton and Wyatt Beebe. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, Earl Riegler.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Margaret Riegler and Nancy (Zuke) Zimmerman.

Pat’s family wishes to extend a special thank you to Patricia’s Tops #1204 group for their friendship and support. They also wish to thank the staff at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque and the Sherrill Fire Department.

Memorials may be given to the Veterans Freedom Center in Dubuque.

The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements.

Jill J. Kiebler

Jill Juliann Kiebler passed away at 8am on Saturday, November 26th, 2022. She was surrounded by her family and her friends. She was 65 years old.

Jill was born on April 9th, 1957, in Dubuque, Iowa. She graduated with honors from Leesburg Senior High School in Leesburg, Florida. After having four children, one with special-needs, she went to college where she made the dean’s list (summa cum laude), and earned her degree in accounting.

She was a devoted mother, craft enthusiast, bowled in a league, and managed retail stores in Dubuque. She founded an online crochet and knitting forum where women from all over the world gathered, sharing their love and passion for knitting and crocheting. They created, organized, and donated “Lapghan” blankets, which were inspired by her daughter Elena’s needs for warmth, comfort, and style while in her wheelchair. She also crocheted and knitted hats and scarves for the Special Olympics.

She was a passionately curious lifetime seeker of knowledge; an avid reader, loved science-fiction, and was fascinated by space exploration and the unknown.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick Warren Kiebler and MaryAnn Miller Kiebler; her stepfather, Timothy Wright; her sister, Kristina E. Brown; and her brothers, Thomas, Jeffrey, and Eric Kiebler.

She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Lyons (Mike), Lucas Albert (Amber), Megan Kiebler (Matthew Hauck), and Elena Kiebler; her grandchildren, Jacob, Jillian, Lexi, Aidan, Jeremy, Caleb, Kiley, Drew, and MaryAnn; her brother, Todd Kiebler; her sisters, Holly Kiebler-Hurm (Michael) and Jenni Jungers; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is also survived by the love of her life, former husband, friend, and confidant Terry Albert. They remained close and loved one another dearly. The entire family wishes to give special recognition to Terry for his enduring love and devotion to our loving mother and sister.

A special thanks to Jesse Theisen who helped care for her throughout the last year of her life. They shared many cups of coffee, her’s always strong and black, their love of Star Trek, and an everlasting friendship.

We would also like to thank her phenomenal team of nurses, case workers, massage therapists, and bath aids at Hospice of Dubuque for their warmth, kindness, and care.

Jill embodied patience, kindness, generosity, and an unconditional love and devotion to her family. We do not know how we are going to live without her, and will miss her deeply. Her strength, humor, kindness, and love will live on through all of us.

A private family celebration of life service will be held in December.

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

Elizabeth K. Hanson

Elizabeth K. “Beth” Hanson, age 62, of Dubuque, passed away at 9:45 p.m., on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Dubuque Specialty Care.  To honor Beth’s life, private family services were held at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Beth was born on May 24, 1960, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Oliver and Rae (Bisdorf) Merz.

Beth attended school at Dubuque Senior High School.  She was married to Michael Hanson and they had a son together before deciding to go their separate ways.  Later she met Michael Ashby.  Beth was employed and Pickle Barrel, the Kennedy Mall and lastly with Kwik Stop as an Assistant Manager until health issues forced her into early retirement.  In her free time, she liked fishing, reading, coloring and listening to music.  Beth had a big heart and was “mom” not only to her own son but to several others.  She loved spending time with family and especially enjoyed time spent with her grandkids.  The holidays were her favorite time of the year and she and the kids spent countless hours in the kitchen cooking and baking treats getting ready.  Beth will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish Beth’s memory include

her son,
Chris (Haley) Merz, Dubuque, IA;

her grandchildren,
Wyatt, Ruth and Levi Brenner and Jadeyn;

her siblings,
Doris (Don) Capaul, Epworth, IA,
Pat Root, Dubuque, IA,
John (Sandy) Merz, Buffalo, MN
and Greg Merz, Anamosa, IA;

and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Beth was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Cody Merz; and a sister, Sherry Merz.

Beth’s family would like to thank Dr. Cao, the staff of Care Initiatives Hospice and her Kwik Stop family for all of their care and support.

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

Pamela K. Arensdorf

Pamela Kay (Barry) Arensdorf, 70, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on November 27th, 2022, at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 1st, 2022, at the funeral home with Father Phillip Gibbs Officiating. Private family burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Pam was born on March 2, 1952, in Dubuque IA; the daughter of Alan and Rita (Wagner) Barry. She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School and received her CNA certificate from NICC. On July 26, 1997, she married Brett Arensdorf.

Pam was a stay-at-home mom for many years; she also owned the Oky Doky in East Dubuque in the 70’s, spent time as a paraprofessional with the school district, worked at Betty Jane Candies, Eagle Window and Door, and owned and Operated Instant Replay for 21 years before retiring in 2019.  After retirement she worked for Hy-Vee on Locust in Dubuque.

She sponsored and played with many dart and pool leagues over the years.  She also sponsored many softball leagues. Pam was always willing to help everyone who needed it.  She made fabulous homemade meals over the years along with delicious pies; which she let the secret out just recently that the recipes were from the Betty Crocker cookbook!

She was very proud of the 5 children she raised along with the grandchildren and great granddaughter that were added to the family over the years. She made many friends over the years that she considered family.  She was always their biggest fans; Pam worked hard over the years but played and had fun just as hard.

While she and Brett owned the Instant Replay they started a yearly tradition 18 years ago of hosting dart tournaments that had raised hundreds of toys over the years for Toys for Tots of Dubuque.  They were very proud to be able to help the community. That tradition still continues even after she retired from the bar business.  She was given the nickname “Red” by her family at Instant Replay due her infamous red hair.  The nights she had karaoke at Instant Replay you could always find her singing her favorite songs or requesting the DJ sing her favorites for her. She always knew how to have a good time.

Pam always knew how to light up a room and make people laugh.  She was never afraid to tell you what she thought.  She was feisty when she needed to be, kind and caring most of the time but most importantly she loved hard.  If she loved you, you knew it.

She loved working at Hy-Vee and was so anxious to get back. She definitely found a home there.

Pam was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  Her family was the most important thing to her.  She will be missed more than words can describe.  The world lost a bright light when she gained her angel wings.

She is survived by her husband Brett Arensdorf; children Mike (Melissa) Astgen, Laurie (Kelly) Walsh, Bob Astgen, Stephanie (Rod) Balk and Jeremy (Nicky) Astgen; her stepdaughter Tyler (Nick) Jones; 14 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Her siblings Pat (Liz) Barry, Vicki (Randy Church) Hill, Mary (Dennis) Groom, Bob (Stacy) Barry, and Tim Barry. Her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Marty and Sonja Arensdorf. Sisters and brothers-in-law: Tami Hill, Amy (Jerry) Turner and Drew Arensdorf, along with many nieces and nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents Alan and Rita Barry, a son in infancy William Joseph Astgen and brother Kevin Barry.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff at MercyOne Medical Center, Dubuque Fire & EMS and UW Madison Hospital staff for the loving care and compassion given to Pam and her family.

Merlin Jr. Hoisington

Merlin Jr. Hoisington, 84, of Colesburg, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at the Good Neighbor Society in Manchester. He was born on March 5, 1938, in Iowa City, the son of Amos and Bessy (Davis) Hoisington. Merlin was raised in the area and attended school in Colesburg.

On May 25, 1963, Merlin was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Billmeyer in Edgewood. Two sons were born to this union.  Merlin worked as a logger with Livingston Lumber.  When Merlin wasn’t out working hard to provide for his family or caring for his yard or the neighbors, you could find him in the nearest fishing hole. Everyone who knew Merlin, knew that there would be some story about how big the fish was and that he caught his limit every time. Thank goodness the neighbors liked to eat fish, so he could keep fishing.

At 84 years old he still enjoyed joining his sons, nephews, cousins, and friends in the timber to get that big buck (even if it meant he really shot a tree branch and missed the deer!)  Only the hunting group knew the truth about that big buck! When he wasn’t hunting or fishing, Merlin loved to be with family. Playing endless games of euchre, cookouts and campfires, and getting bleacher butt from endless football games and wrestling meets.

Survivors include Merlin’s two sons, James (Sara) Hoisington from Greeley, and Cody (April) Hoisington from Colesburg; his seven grandchildren, Tenley, Quinna and Wyatt Hoisington and Colton, Sage, Parker, and Cam Hoisington; and multiple nieces and nephews.

Merlin was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley Hoisington; brother, Charles Hoisington; and sister-in-law, Jeri Hoisington.

Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Edgewood is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 2, 2022 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Colesburg, Iowa, with Pastor Roger White officiating.

Herbert J. Lange

Herbert Joseph “Herbie” Lange, 85, of Stonehill Care Center, Dubuque, IA, formerly of rural Hazel Green, WI, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Stonehill Care Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kieler, WI, with Fr. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation is from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL, and from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. on Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Kieler.  There will be a parish rosary at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Herb was born on March 1, 1937, in Louisburg, WI, the son of Arthur B. and Ada (Ihm) Lange.  He was united in marriage to Carol Ann Campion on April 8, 1967, at St. Mary’s Church, Janesville, WI.  She preceded him in death on March 6, 2008.

Herb was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish. He was a graduate of Immaculate Conception grade school. Herb attended Loras Academy in Dubuque for two years, where he made the varsity baseball team as a sophomore. He also served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard.

After leaving high school, he worked at various jobs, including Coca Cola Bottling Works, Timmerman’s Supper Club, and Unique Balance from where he retired. Herb was a former member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Herb was an excellent wild game hunter.  When the hunting season was over, he transferred his hunting skills to hunting with a camera.  He became known as an excellent wildlife photographer whose pictures appeared in wildlife magazines, DNR outlets, country fairs, and newspapers.  He also sold many pictures person to person.

Surviving are two daughters, Carol Jean Lange of Hazel Green, WI, and Karen Marie Lange of Gordonville, VA; his siblings, Mary Ann (Dale) Rice of Appleton, WI, Fr. Donald Lange of Sienna Crest, Platteville, WI, and Charlie (Emmy) Lange of Asbury, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Herb was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur & Ada; his wife Carol; two sisters, Betty Craven and Donna (Tom) Bonz, two nieces and a nephew, Terri Bonz, Kathy (Bonz) Stahr who was very good to Herb, and Patrick Bonz.

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

Garry F. Clauer

Garry Frederick Clauer, 81, passed away at Luther-Manor Nursing Home on Friday, November 25, after a courageous battle with Parkinsons’ Disease.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.  A prayer service will be at 7:00 pm.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Garry will be 10:30 am Friday, December 2, 2022, at Church of the Resurrection with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant.  Military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Post #6 and the Iowa Army National Guard.

Garry was born in Cassville, WI on July 1, 1941. He was the eldest son of Clyde “Ike” and Luella Hubanks Clauer. He served in the US Army from 1963 to 1966 and was proud of his Veteran status and that his son followed in his footsteps. He was united in marriage to Mary Jane (Zahina) Schaefer on October 2, 1992 in Dubuque.  He was a lifetime farmer and a longtime employee of the Dubuque Packing House. He then worked for the City of Dubuque as a Bus Driver. Garry loved to travel, whether it was flying to foreign countries or just jumping in the van with his wife to complete their goal of seeing all 50 states. His favorite place was Europe, especially Germany, where he had been stationed as a Sergeant in the Army. He loved discovering new dining options as he traveled. Garry was a friend to everyone. In his younger years he enjoyed hosting hog roasts at his farm, having wild game feeds with his buddies, and entertaining every New Years Eve. He loved cooking and making sure everyone was well fed. Most recently, his favorite pastime was playing the slots and watching old westerns.

Garry is survived by his wife and partner of 45 years, Mary Jane. His two sons Garry M. (Carrie) Clauer of Potosi, WI; and Michael (May) Clauer of Sanford, NC; his stepchildren, Audrey (Richard) May of Cedar Rapids, IA; Mary (Mitch) Porter of Fairfax, IA; Charlene Wiezorek of Dubuque; Kelly (Doug Parch) Schaefer of Chandler, AZ; Misty (Don) Slaats of East Dubuque, IL; Bill Heacock of Cedar Falls, IA; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; his nephew, Jim Clauer of Dubuque, IA; and niece, Judy (Heath) Rummelhart of North Liberty, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Denny Clauer; his beloved grandson, Tyler Clauer; and his feline friend Bootsie.

A special thank you to Luther Manor for their care and support of Garry.

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

Shirley G. McLaughlin

Shirley Grace (Ganahl) McLaughlin, 89, of Dubuque, died Saturday, November 26, 2022, at home with her family by her side.

A rosary service will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory followed by visitation until a 7:00 pm prayer service.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Shirley will be 10:30 am Thursday, December 1, 2022, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Father Brian Dellaert as the Celebrant. Entombment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque

Shirley was born January 5, 1933, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Jym C. and Grace C. Jansen Ganahl.

She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1951.  The day after graduation, she began working as a key punch operator at Interstate Power Company.  It was at Interstate Power where she met the love of her life, Robert A. McLaughlin.  They were married on August 13, 1955.  Together they had four children. In 1971, she got a job at JC Penney where she worked until she retired in 1995.

Shirley was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Shirley bowled for many years at Creslanes & Riverside Bowl in the “Ladies Big 12” league. She was an avid golfer, playing in four ladies leagues at Lacoma Golf Club for six years. She loved to play cards with her children and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed family vacations and fishing in Atkin, MN, teaching her children and grandchildren a love of fishing that had been passed on to Shirley by her parents.

“She was a devoted wife, an adoring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She was a caretaker, always baking and providing meals for her children and grandchildren.
She was FUN!!  She always led with kindness and gentleness.”

Survivors include her husband, Robert; four children, Kim M. (James) Koetz of Centralia, Mark R. (Joyce) McLaughlin of Phoenix, AZ, Kathryn A. (Grant Veitch) Yudys of Mauston, WI, and Kristine M. (Mark) Pregler of Dubuque; 11 grandchildren, Cassandra (Brandon) Schetgen, Katie (Tyler) Jones, Sarah (Tony) Richard, Jason McLaughlin, Tyler (Molly Slough) McLaughlin, Athena McLaughlin, Nicole (Brian Gabry) Yudys, Joshua Yudys, Justin (Arellhi) Pregler, Brandon (Liz) Veitch, Christina Veitch; and eight great-grandchildren, Felicity Schetgen, Lucy Schetgen, Cecilia Schetgen, Francis Jones, Gabriel Jones, Jaxon Pregler, Addison Veitch and Mila Veitch; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Alex Veitch, two brothers, Robert Ganahl and Ken Ganahl, and two sisters, June Seitz and Joann Williams.

Thank you to Dr. Phillip Bailey who showed overwhelming compassion and care as well as the nursing staff at Finley Hospital and Hospice of Dubuque.

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

Margie J. Roth

Margie J. Roth, 99, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, surrounded by family at Stonehill Care Center, Dubuque, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the parish prayer service will be at 3:30 p.m. Friends may also call from 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Margie was born May 25, 1923, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Arthur and Katherine (Welter) Sarazin.  She married the love of her life, Ambrose C. “Ambie” Roth on July 25, 1945 in Dubuque.  Margie and Ambie spent 68 wonderful years together before Ambie passed away on April 24, 2014.

Margie was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, and grandmother with a heart of gold.

She loved spending time with family and friends, cooking, baking, and sewing. She was always happy to help everyone from stitching torn clothes and making alterations to lending an ear if you needed to talk. In 1966 she moved with her husband to “the farm” and became a great farmer’s wife.  Not only did she enjoy taking the kids and grandkids out to do chores, she prepared many meals for family and friends after a long hard day’s work. Margie’s cooking was the main reason Ambie had no problem getting help on the farm.

Margie was an avid craft maker in her sewing room. She made and repaired adult and doll clothing, photo albums, cabbage patch dolls and much more. If it had a stitch, she could make it or repair it.

One of her favorite holiday pastimes was making turtles.  She would sit at the kitchen table with family, friends and mostly her husband turning it into a candy factory.

When Margie wasn’t at the farm you might find her at Bingo or an occasional visit to the casino. She wouldn’t miss bingo for the world.

Margie loved entertaining at the farm.  She couldn’t wait to see who would stop in,  and if you did stop in your short visit became a all day affair because you didn’t want to leave.  She had that fun personality that would keep you there all day. If you didn’t stop at the farm maybe, you would have been lucky enough to go to breakfast with her.  Margie went to breakfast frequently; she loved her dippy eggs, especially at Stonehill.

Surviving is her daughter, Diane K. Korish (special friend, Carl Langkamp) of Benton, WI: her two sons, Duane V. Roth (special friend Sissy, of Ash Flats, AR., and David R. (Pam) Roth, of East Dubuque, IL.  6 Grandchildren, numerous Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren, her sister Rita Clancy, Dubuque, IA., and sisters-in-law, Darlene Gibson and Lois Roth, both of East Dubuque, IL and many nieces and nephews.

Margie was preceded in death by her parents, her cherished husband Ambie, a son, Daniel A. Roth, a granddaughter, Tammy L. Roth, a great-granddaughter, Chelsie Jo Roth; her siblings, Dorothy Vosberg, Roy (Mary) Sarazin, Violet (Bill) Haberkorn, Evelyn (Ralph) Dean, Ruth (Ollie) King, Mildred (Robert) Schroeder, Nancy (Elmer) Mills and Grace (Charles) Clancy; and 7 brothers-in law, John Speaker, Wayne Roth, Edward Roth, Louis Roth, Donald Roth, Gordon Gibson and Ron Metcalf; 2 sisters-in-law Carrie Johnston and Helen Metcalf

Margie’s family would like to thank Stonehill Care Center for the excellent care they provided to Margie in the last months of her life.

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

Everley K. Krier

Everley “Evie” Kay Krier, 3, of Dubuque, died Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Evie will be 10:30 am Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Church of the Resurrection with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant.

Everley was born August 3, 2019, in Iowa City, IA, the daughter of Miranda Klein and Austin Krier.

Evie was baptized at the Church of the Resurrection. She was the heart of our family and the motivation we needed to keep going. Despite her short time on earth, she was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around her. She loved to listen to music, toys with bright lights, being tickled, and most of all, spending time with her family. You couldn’t help but smile when you heard her contagious laugh. We will never forget her big, beautiful smile and her sweet innocence. She loved being included in her siblings’ adventures. Everley loved listening to her big sister Ava tell her stories and her big brother Kaiser could always make her laugh with his silly antics. But Evie’s favorite thing of all was to be held and cuddled by her Mom and Dad. She was loved by all who met her and will forever be our “Evie girl”.

Survivors include her mother, Miranda Klein of Dubuque, her father, Austin Krier of Dubuque, sister, Ava and brother, Kaiser, grandfather, Ron Klein of Dubuque, grandmother, Lisa Klein of Dubuque, grandmother, Renee Krier of Dubuque, great-grandfather, Bill Odefey of Dubuque, great-grandmother, Sandy Pierce of Sherrill, IA, great-grandfather, Richard Rennison of Dubuque, great-grandmother, Kathy Rennison of Dubuque, great-grandfather, Donald Krier, Sr. of Dubuque, great-grandmother, Terri Krier of Dubuque, aunts and uncles, Morgan, Lyle, and Logan Klein; Breanna, Amelia, Roni, Paige, Destiny, Kam, and Brentley Krier; and Godparents Courtney Gibbs and Brandon Blakemore.

She was preceded in death by her grandpa, Donald Krier, Jr., great-grandma, Barb Odefey, great-grandpas, Lyle Klein and Bob Pierce, and great-aunt, Angie.

A special thank you to her pediatrician, Dr. Tom Callahan, Dubuque police and paramedics and staff at MercyOne Hospital. As well as Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral home for helping us navigate this difficult time.

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

Donald J. Davis

Donald J. “Don” Davis, age 68, of Sherrill, IA, completed his earthly journey suddenly on November 23, 2022, at home. To honor Don’s life, a Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Breitbach’s Country Dining, 563 Balltown Road in Sherrill, IA. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Don’s family.

Don was born on November 3, 1954, in Dubuque, IA, to Lawrence L. and Grace M. (Elgin) Davis. He was raised to appreciate the value of a strong work ethic that he demonstrated throughout his entire life. Don was united in marriage to Mary Ann Kutsch on July 1, 1972, at SS. Peter & Paul Church in Sherrill, IA.

He spent the majority of his career at Klauer Manufacturing, where he made many friends over the years. While working at Klauer, Don also ran his own family garbage route for 10 years. In 2009, he retired from Klauer to help on the farm of a close friend, Joel Datisman, and to spend time with his family.

Don appreciated the good things in life. He loved spending time with his family, especially when he could share advice on how to do things the “right” way, which generally meant “his” way. His joking personality always came out at the card table with family and friends, especially with his sister, Linda. During the winter, Don could be found working on his puzzles, but the warmer months he spent outside working on his hobby farm, his most fulfilling achievement. Don’s greatest joy was to play Santa. It was a magical time not only for the children, but for Don also. He would always get the biggest smile when the kids recognized him in public.

Don was taken from us much too soon and too quickly for our hearts to comprehend, but thankfully he leaves behind a lifetime of wonderful memories for us to lean into as we seek peace and healing in our hearts. Thank you, Don, for being the man you were made to be, and may the Lord keep you safe in His loving arms until we see you again.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Don include

his loving wife of 50 years,
Mary Ann Davis, Sherrill, IA;

his six children,
Tom Davis (Heidi), Sherrill, IA,
Lori Davis (Jeff), Bernard, IA,
Tracy (Rob) Cota, Rickardsville, IA,
Tina (Mark “Sparky”) Schueller, Sherrill, IA,
Mike Davis (Val), Guttenberg, IA,
and Amy (Brandon) LaPage, East Dubuque, IL;

his seventeen grandchildren,
Makenna Bullerman, Marissa Bullerman, Haley Davis (Jaelen), Tessa Davis, Austin (Marisa) Cook, Andy Cook (Carissa), Brianna Cook, Luke (Kari) Cota, Cassie Cota, Levi Schueller, Paige Schueller, Jesse Davis, Grace Davis, Mikey Davis, Sam Duwe, Tim Duwe, and Pierce LaPage;

his four great-grandchildren,
Walker Siefker, Porter Martin, Josiah Tate, and Theo Cota;

his siblings,
Gary (Kathy) Davis, Dubuque, IA,
Beverly Christensen, Epworth, IA,
and Linda Davis, Platteville, WI;

his sisters-in-law,
Bonnie Davis, Darlington, WI,
Rita Kutsch, Maquoketa, IA,
and Janet Kuhle, Portland, OR;

his brothers-in-law,
Dan “Wally” (Sherrie) Kutsch, Dubuque, IA,
Dennis (Sandy) Kutsch, Dubuque, IA,
Don (Rebecca) Kutsch, Maquoketa, IA,
Mark (Lynn) Kutsch, Sherrill, IA,
Dale (Stepheny) Kutsch, Prescott, AZ,
Dave (Dee) Kutsch, Dubuque, IA,
and Duane (Angie) Kutsch, Dubuque, IA;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Grace Davis; his brother, Jim Davis; his grandparents, Nick and Stella Elgin, Matt and Kate Davis, and Mary Kuhl; and his in-laws, Walter and Marie Kutsch, Bob Kuhle, Don Saeugling, and Carol Kutsch.

Don’s family would like to thank the Sherrill Fire Department and the MercyOne Trauma Unit for their professional and compassionate care.

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

Mildred J. Feddersen

Mildred “Millie” J. Feddersen, 92, of Dubuque, passed away on November 24th, 2022, at Stonehill Health Center in Dubuque.

A private family burial service will be held at Dubuque Memorial Gardens. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, is assisting the family.

Millie was born on October 8th, 1930, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, daughter of Alvah and Ellen (Anderson) Ford. She grew up in Fort Dodge and later moved to Dubuque. She worked for the former Dubuque Packing Co., the City of Dubuque Parking Division as a meter-maid, and for Hillcrest as a Foster Grandparent.

Millie was a cat lover with a quick wit and a good personality. She was always prepared with a quick comeback and a good story. She will be greatly missed by all those she loved.

She is survived by her three sons John Feddersen of Onslow, IA, Michael Feddersen of Dubuque, and Robert “Rob” (Kelly) Feddersen of Dubuque, eight grandchildren, and sister Inez (Bill) Vondran of Dubuque.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons David and Richard “Rick”, brothers Jim and Ralph, twin brother Wilfred “Willie”, and sisters Norma Peacock and Dorothy Callahan.

Thank you to the nurses and staff at Stonehill for making her a part of the family, especially Migual.

Robert B. Miller

Robert B. Miller, 97, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Bethany Home.

Private funeral services will be held. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road is entrusted with arrangements.

Bob was born on August 11, 1925, in Anamosa, Iowa, son of Oscar M. and Glada (Breed) Miller. He graduated from Anamosa High School in 1943 where he participated in sports and band. He joined the U.S. Navy Air Corps in January 1944 and served until May of 1946. He then attended the University of Dubuque where he played both football and basketball and was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame.

He married Donna K. Lundeen on August 24, 1948, at the Chapel at the University of Dubuque. He graduated from the University in January 1950 with a degree in Business Administration.

After graduation Bob and Donna lived in Peoria, Illinois for two years, two years in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and then returned to Dubuque. They started Miller Electric Supply Co. in January 1963, which they operated until July 1992 when they sold it to their daughter and son-in-law, Kevin and Lynne Oyen.

Bob served on the Finley Foundation Board, the Bethany Home Board, and the Hospice of Dubuque Board. He was a past member of the Rotary Club, Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Dubuque Golf and Country Club where he enjoyed golf with his many friends.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; son, Douglas J. Miller; daughter, Lynne M. (Kevin) Oyen, all of Dubuque; two grandchildren, Curtis M. (Kim) Oyen and Lesley M. Oyen; and 4 great- grandchildren, Kendyl, Cain, Sayler and Summer Oyen.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, John, and Larry.

Memorials may be given to Bethany Home, Finley Hospital or Hospice of Dubuque.

Special thank you to the exceptional healthcare providers at Bethany Home and Hospice of Dubuque.