Obituaries Archive

Marian F. Brade-Kelly

Marian Faye Brade-Kelly, 84, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on January 21, 2023, at Stonehill Care Center after a long, graceful battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

A Funeral Home Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road.

Friends and family may visit from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

Marian was born on June 6, 1938, daughter of Lee and Helen (Genszler) Henkel. She was an Associate of the Sisters of Saint Francis where she worked until retirement.

Mom was a sassy, spirited lady who loved shopping, working puzzles, and spending time with her family. She had great love for her children, but her grandchildren and great-grandchildren had a special place in her heart. She will forever be “Crazy Grandma”.

Marian was kind and adored by the entire staff at Stonehill.

Marian is survived by her children Cynthia (Jerome) Welsh, Cheryle Brade, Leonard “Butch” (Terina) Brade, Don (Debbie) Brade, Amy (Ed) Breitsprecker, and James Brade; Grandchildren Stephanie (Michael) Kane, Andy (Laura) Brade, Ben (Jennifer) Brade, Brandon Feickert, Alicia (Martin) Ennor, Rebecca Brade, Tori Brade, Kristin (Julian) Kay, Daniel (Cody) Breitsprecker, and Eric Breitsprecker.; 24 Great-grandchildren, and 3 Great-great grandchildren; Siblings Joy White, Jim (Madonna) Henkel, Gary (Connie) Henkel, Dick (Judy) Henkel, Bob Henkel, and Chuck (Pitsie) Henkel.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lee and Helen Henkel, siblings Helyn, Gail, Jeanne, Sandra, and Lee and her favorite cat, Mugsy.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to all of the caregivers at Stonehill for your gentle care provided to Mom in these recent years. Memorials may be donated to Stonehill Care Center in Marian’s name.

Kenneth J. Link

Kenneth J. Link, age 82, of Dubuque Iowa, died on Saturday, January 21, 2023, of complications of a stroke at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 on Friday, January 27th, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Fr. Steve Garner officiating. Burial to follow at Linwood Cemetery with military honors by the Iowa Army National Guard and presentation of the Four Fives by the Dubuque Fire Department.

Ken was born on July 21, 1940, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Reuben and Irene (Richard) Link. He graduated from St. Columbkille’s School.

Ken was united in marriage to Diane Rohner, in a union that lasted 35 years. He later married Sandy Conzett, in November of 2003. They had a love that rivaled even the greatest of love stories.

Ken began his career with the City of Dubuque Police Force, later transferring to the City of Dubuque Fire Department. During both tenures, Ken drove school bus for the Dubuque Community School District until his retirement. His service to others lasted over a span of 45 years.

Ken served in the United States Army with an honorable discharge on June 30, 1963 and continued his service with the Army Reserve for an additional five years.

Ken was the most loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all, and he made an impact on everyone he met. His unconditional love, service, and dedication to helping others will never be forgotten.

Ken enjoyed playing games of all sorts, including euchre, board games, horseshoes, Yahtzee, bean bags, and cards of all sorts (including a made-up game of “Scrump” with his own rules to ensure he always won). Ken also loved fishing, boating, and camping with family and friends, and watching his favorite teams, including the Detroit Lions, Iowa Hawkeyes, and the Cincinnati Reds (especially Pete Rose and his memorabilia). In his younger years he was an avid baseball player and played for various teams and was known as a great pitcher.  He was a boy scout leader, an altar boy at Sacred heart church, and later an active member of St. Mary’s Church. Ken was a man of faith and honor, always putting the needs of others before his own. He was deeply loved by all, and memories with him will never be forgotten.

Ken is survived by his wife, Sandy Link (his baby), son Greg (Luann) Link, daughter Shelley Huseman (Bob), son Brian (Carol) Link, daughter, Renee (Tim) Frith, daughter Jill Mueller, son Brandon (Krissy) Mueller, son Andy (Jenny) Mueller, and son Erik (Trisha) Mueller. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kenny, Matt, Carter, Krista (Cody), Nate, Tyler (Aileen), Vince, Rachel (Matt), Katie, Taylor (Al), Timmy, and great grandchildren Autumn, Ethan, Leo, Kaden, Rylan, Nash, Alayna, Porter, Levi, and Holly. He is also survived by his former wife Diane (Al) Bahl, many special nieces and nephews, his beloved dog Walker, and several other loving family members and friends.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Irene Link, brother Lyle (Nellie) Link, sister Helen (Jim) Kelleher.

Thank you to Dubuque Fire EMS, Finley Hospital ER, and the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics ICU and Palliative Care staff, especially Ann, who was with Ken and family during his final moments.

In leu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Ken’s honor.

Robert R. Oglesby

Robert R. Oglesby, age 72, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on January 22, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque.  In memory of Robert’s life, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1425 Iowa Street, with Father Herb Pins officiating.  Family and friends are invited to visit in fellowship one hour prior to Holy Mass at St. Patrick Church.  Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Robert’s family.

Robert was born on August 3, 1950, in Dubuque, IA, one of thirteen children to Clarence C. and Catherine M. (Huber) Oglesby.

He spent the majority of his working years as a handyman, but Bobby was best known for his simple way of life and love for riding his bike around town.  He was a talented and gifted artist, had a big heart where animals were involved, and he loved to cook. Robert had a natural gift for gab and visiting with family and friends was always a welcome way to pass the time.  We will miss Robert and his gentle soul. May we have faith and hope to find peace eventually within the abundance of memories that he leaves behind.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Robert include his four children, Peggy Joe, Bobbie, Jennifer, and Kristy Jo; and his fourteen grandchildren; his brother Harold (Ann) Oglesby, Dubuque, IA; and his sisters Darlene Oglesby, Dubuque, IA, Mary Oglesby, Dubuque, IA, and Margaret Oglesby, Dubuque, IA; and sister-in-law, Carol Oglesby, Dubuque, IA; and his numerous nieces and nephews; along with many extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Gordon Oglesby, Larry Oglesby and his wife Shirley, Bill Oglesby, John Oglesby, Richard Oglesby, Frank Oglesby, and his sisters Marilyn Thomas, and Patricia Leytem; his two-year-old child, Billy Jo; and his nephew, Michael Oglesby, and his nieces Debbie Cashman and Jackie Fitzgibbons.

Robert’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Mercy Hospital for all of their professional and compassionate care. Many thanks to Emily Vorwald.

Thank you, Bobby, for continually reminding us to keep life simple.

May The Lord bless thee and keep thee. The Lord show his face to thee, and have mercy on thee. The Lord turn his countenance to thee, and give thee peace.

In lieu of flowers please consider The Robert Oglesby Memorial Fund to be used for a series of 30 Holy Masses, known as Gregorian Masses. Robert Oglesby Memorial, PO Box 3306, Dubuque, IA 52004

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

Betty A. Casanova

Betty A. Casanova, age 83, of Galena, Illinois, passed away at 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the Galena Nursing Home.  To honor Betty’s life, family and friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., on Friday, January 27, 2023, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday at Behr Funeral Home with Deacon David Roth officiating.  Burial will be at a later date following cremation in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Betty was born on August 18, 1939, in Galena, Illinois, daughter of Robert and Clara (Schmid) Blum.

Betty attended school in Galena where she graduated from Galena High School.  She started working for the family business, Blum Bottling Works, when she was young.  She was married to William Davis and they had a son together before deciding to go their separate ways.  She later married Joseph Casanova on July 23, 1997, in Dubuque.  They spent 9 wonderful years together until Joe sadly passed away on July 31, 2006.  Betty was employed with Eaton Controls in Hanover, Illinois and later went to work with Palace Campgrounds for 20 years.  She also worked and volunteered her time with the Jo Daviess County Workshop.  Betty will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish Betty’s memory include

her son,
Eric Davis, Galena, IL;

and her sister,
Marie (Robert) Nelson, Rockford, IL.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph Casanova; and a brother, Charles Blum.

Betty’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Galena Nursing Home and Hospice of Dubuque for all of the wonderful care they provided for Betty.

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

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

Dorothy L. Layde

Dorothy Lavonne Layde, 85, of Dickeyville, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2023, at St. Rose of Lima Church, Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call from 10-10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church prior to the service. Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is assisting the family.

Dorothy was born on June 4, 1937, in Mt. Hope, Wisconsin, the daughter of Fred and Mabel Updike. On January 14, 1956, she married Thomas Layde, her devoted and loving husband of 67 years.

Dorothy was a loving mom who devoted her life to her children and husband. Her passion was her crafts. She and Tom could be seen at many of the craft fairs throughout the Tri States. She also loved spending time with her family, especially getting together for birthday parties. Dorothy also had a soft spot in her heart for any animal but especially her two cats, Callie and Lacey.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, Tom; a daughter, Cindy; three grandchildren, Jodi (Travis) VanNatta, Scott (Diliana) Layde, and Jeff (Jolene) Layde; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Layde Burbach; and ten great-grandchildren, Talan, Trevor, Gavin and Grayson VanNatta; Dejanada, Delilah and Ender Layde; and Zoey, Zane and Jerzey Layde, all of whom she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her two sons, Francis “Pep” Layde and Tommy Layde, who were the world to her; and two brothers, Billy Updike and Carlos Updike.

The family wishes to thank the staffs of Promedica and MercyOne.

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

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

Joyce E. Watters

Joyce E. Watters, 74, of Peosta, IA passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at Finley Hospital following a sudden illness.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road with Pastor Mike Jones officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home on Wednesday.

Joyce was born on March 29, 1948, in Dubuque the daughter of George and Ruth (Humke) Hodgson. She attended the University of Dubuque. On December 4, 1971, she married William “Bill” Watters at Grandview United Methodist Church.

Joyce had a 44 year career as a proof reader, working for William C. Brown, Times Mirror, and McGraw Hill Publishing. She was an active member of Rockdale United Methodist Church and participated in many church functions and events. She also volunteered at the Dubuque County Fair for 20 years and always enjoyed the Wednesday Night Dances. She loved to read, do crossword puzzles, go out to eat, and take Sunday drives, but the thing she enjoyed most was quilting. She worked with the ladies quilting at Rockdale and also made many Honor Quilts for Veterans.

She is survived by her husband Bill; 2 sisters Sharon Holverson of Boscobel, WI, and Ginny (Fred) Base of Eau Claire, WI, 2 brothers Glenn (Barb) Hodgson of Dubuque and Bill (Judy) Hodgson of Minneapolis, MN. Along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law Roger Holverson.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Rockdale United Methodist Church in Joyce’s name.

A special thank you to the Dubuque County Sherriff’s Department and to Centralia Peosta Fire Department for all their efforts and care they provided for Joyce.

Allen R. Schnoor

Allen R. Schnoor, 67, of Maquoketa Iowa, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023.

Allen was born September 16, 1955 to Allen Schnoor and Edna (Heeren) Schnoor. He was a 1973 graduate of Maquoketa High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Helen Caes, on January 4, 1974 in Elkader, Iowa and enjoyed 49 years of marriage together. They raised four children; Tred, Craig, Brandy, and Jed.

Allen and Helen were lifelong farmers who raised cattle and crops north of Maquoketa and took pride in stewarding their land and keeping good fences.  Although Allen would say the best crop he ever raised were his four children.

Allen volunteered in many organizations throughout his life.  In particular, he was a 4-H leader for the Emeline Ridge Rollers, a member of the Jackson County Cattlemen, a Farmers Creek Township Trustee, and delivered for Meals-on-Wheels.  He was also a proud lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and was an ardent supporter of our second amendment rights.

Allen’s favorite pastimes included spending time with family and friends. He loved watching his grandchildren participate in sports, music, drama and community activities.  Grandpa would always try to be there for his grandkids.  Allen also enjoyed the outdoors, especially deer hunting, fishing, canoeing, mushrooming and making wonderful memories at the family campground.  Allen also really enjoyed playing cards with all his card buddies.  During retirement Allen and Helen enjoyed traveling extensively – especially their lifelong dream vacation to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.

Those left to honor Allen’s memory include wife Helen, son Tred (Rebekah) Schnoor of Monticello, son Craig (Katie) Schnoor of Maquoketa, daughter Brandy (Jamison) Schurbon of Ely, and son Jed (Allison) Schnoor of Martelle; ten grandchildren: Lake, Mace, Roth & Rynn Schnoor, Quinn & Avery Schnoor, Brooke & Paige Schurbon, and Emily & Abbie Schnoor; brothers Roger (Pat) Schnoor of Monmouth & Lynn Schnoor of Maquoketa; sister Linda Grobstick of Maquoketa; aunt Fern Schoenthaler of Maquoketa; sisters and brothers-in-law Delores Current of Monmouth, Gloria (John) Caven of Maquoketa and Ken Weimerskirch of Maquoketa; and numerous nieces, nephews & cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Edna Schnoor.

Allen never knew a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone.  We hope to live up to this part of his character and ask that all family & friends attend the visitation and/or a celebration of his life.  The celebration of Allen’s life will be held at 11 A.M., Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa followed by a luncheon at the Eagles Club in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 P.M., Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation will follow the visitation.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, an Allen R. Schnoor memorial fund has been established.

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

Monica M. Besler

Monica M. Besler, 89, of Worthington died Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Mercy One Senior Care in Dyersville.

Visitation will be held from 9 – 11am Wednesday January 25, 2023, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Worthington, where a Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 11 am.  Rev. Philip Agyei will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.

Monica was born April 23, 1933, in Monticello the daughter of Alphonse and Margaret (Felton) Demmer.  She was raised        on the family farm southwest of Worthington.  She graduated from St. Paul School.  She met Jerome Besler at a dance and they married on August 27, 1952, in Worthington, Iowa. Together they lived and farmed on the Demmer Family Farm.

Survivors include one son, Donald of Worthington, a brother, Vernon (special friend Sandy Hefel) Demmer of Dubuque; in-laws, Alice Besler and Louis (Janice) Besler, both of Worthington and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, in-laws: Lila Mae (Joe) Sperfslage, Norma (John) Rave, Mary Lee Demmer, Bob and Donald Besler.

Memorials are preferred.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com or send cards to the family in care of Kramer Funeral Home 750 – 12th Ave SW, Dyersville, Iowa 52040.

Jodene Jorgensen

Jodene (Jody) Jorgensen (Hansen), 62, of Davenport, IA, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at her home.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Jodene Lynn was born on November 12, 1960, in Savanna, IL, to Lyle and Pearl (Caraway) Hansen. Jody and Don met in 1985 and very soon after were engaged to be married. They were married on March 21, 1987. Don worked as a Civilian for the U.S. Army. Jody accompanied Don to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, where they stayed until the spring of 1989. Don was transferred to Akizuki, Japan, and they could travel and see much of Japan while they were there until the spring of 1991. The next assignment was to the Rock Island Arsenal, so they settled in Davenport.

Jody spent several years babysitting one great-nephew and three great-nieces and babysitting for her nieces while they worked from the time they were born until they started school.

She enjoyed ceramics and loved being close to her family and attending family gatherings.

Survivors include her husband, Don; brother John Hansen; brothers/sisters-in-law, Dean and Debbie Jorgensen, Doyle Jorgensen and Jean Paisley; eight nieces, one nephew; five great-nieces; six great-nephews’ one great-great nephew, brothers and sisters-in law, Dean and Debbie Jorgensen, Doyle Jorgensen and Jean Paisley.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Connie Hackett.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her Memory Wall at mvcremation.com.

Loretta J. Lucy

Loretta Jane Lucy was born at home in East Dubuque, Illinois on December 15, 1941, where she was a lifetime resident.  She was one of 5 children born to William N. Lucy and Loretta A. (McHale) Lucy.  She went to her heavenly home on Saturday January 14, 2023, from an apparent heart attack. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in East Dubuque on Saturday February 4, 2023 at 11:00a.m. with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. Visitation is from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the church.  The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is assisting the family.

Loretta was a graduate of East Dubuque High School class of 1959.  She worked 40 years as a Certified Nurses Aid retiring from Mt. Carmel Convent in 2006.  After her retirement she frequently volunteered at the Convent along with her sister Irene.   Loretta was a Lifetime member of the Dubuque American Legion Auxiliary Unit 6.  She enjoyed serving lunch at the Dubuque Rescue Mission with friends from KFXB TV Station. Loretta was a member of the Full Moon Floozies club and an enthusiastic  volunteer for the East Dubuque High School Reunions.

Some of Loretta’s favorite activities were reading, coloring in her coloring book, attending concerts plays and musicals, crocheting prayer shawls for St. Mary’s church and doing seek and find puzzles.  Loretta and her sister Irene attended many country festivals, Jim McDonough Concerts and Fighting Saints Hockey games.  She loved sitting on her front porch reading and greeting her neighbors, people were naturally drawn to Loretta.  She learned from her brother Bill how to enjoy every holiday in East Dubuque from Memorial Day to Wingfest and Fireworks.  She carried on her mother’s tradition by serving lunch for family and friends after the Memorial Day Parade. She was the official nurse and babysitter for all of her nieces and nephews, spoiling all of them.

Loretta is survived by her brother Nick and Linda Lucy and sister Irene and Don Kaukaskie. Her Neices and Nephews; Cheryl and Bryan Symons, Michael Kaukaskie, Michele and Kevin Dague, Vicki and Doug Reynolds, Rhonda and Amir Kahn, Laura and David Ilan, Eric and Linda Lucy, Christine Lucy, Keith and Annette Lucy, Melissa and Ian Gardener and Karen Juergens a special friend and family member.

Preceding her in death are her parents, sister Sandra Vaughn, brother-in-law Fred Vaughn, brother William (Bill) Lucy and nephew Dale Kaukaskie.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established or memorial may be sent to St. Mary’s Church East Dubuque, or Dubuque American Legion Auxiliary Unit 6 at 1306 Delhi St. Dubuque, IA 52001.

Loretta was everything you could want in a daughter, sister aunt and friend. We will truly miss her.

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

Geraldine M. Goodman

Geraldine (Geri) M. Goodman, 88, of 2700 Matthew John Drive, died Wednesday, January 18, at home.

Visitation will be at St. Columbkille, Dubuque, IA, from 9:30-10:45 AM, Friday, January 27, with a funeral mass celebrated at 11 AM. The cremains will be interred at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

She was a consummate musician, having played her first professional gig at age eight and her last at 85.

She was born April 29, 1934, in Dubuque County, daughter of Ray and Salome (Walsh) Hanten. She married Thomas G. Goodman on August 17, 1957, at St. Columbkille Church.

Surviving is one son, Tom (JoAnn), of Dubuque; three daughters, Teri (Dave) Abbott, of St. Paul, MN; Tori (Dave) Richter and Cathy, of Dubuque; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and four siblings and their spouses: one sister, Mellita (Bob) Pommerich of Dubuque, and three brothers: Loras (Pat) and Dan (Barb) Hanten of Dubuque and Gene Hanten of Lodi California.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Geraldine M. Goodman memorial fund.

Michael N. Kass

Michael N. Kass, 74, of East Dubuque died Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Michael was born March 15, 1948 in Dubuque, the son of Raymond and Carol (Bergeron) Kass.

He attended grade school at the one room school at Lore, graduated from Wahlert High School in 1966 and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Dubuque in 1970.

He married Mary Ann Conzett on June 12,1971 at Resurrection Church in Dubuque and in 1975 they welcomed the birth of their son Sean.

Mike retired from John Deere Dubuque Works where he worked for 41 years as a technical writer.

For many years he was involved with soccer in Dubuque. He coached various age teams with the AYSO recreational league as well as serving as registrar. He also helped in creating the Dubuque Soccer Club and coached several traveling teams. Mike coached at Wahlert and Hempstead High Schools and in 1994 was selected as coach of the year in the Mississippi Valley Conference. He continued his love of the game by supporting his two grandsons who play on club teams and are coached by their father Sean.

After retirement Mike learned to play the harmonica. He was a member of SPAH, a nonprofit international Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica which provided annual youth scholarships. He enjoyed attending SPAH conventions throughout the United States and attending workshops, but especially loved playing at open mic events.

Survivors include his wife Mary Ann, son Sean Kass of Verona, WI., brothers Tom (Jean) Kass of MN., Steve (Mary) Kass of IA., Patrick (Patty) Kass of MT., Greg Kass of TX., and sisters Jeanne (Tom Armstrong) of MN., Sharon (Don Thompson) of MN., and Laura Kass of NJ. and two grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents,  sister Debra and brother Andrew.

Memorials may be sent to Dubuque Soccer Alliance, 2989 Indiana Ave Dubuque, IA 52001

To leave condolence for the family please visit www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com

Our family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to all emergency personnel for their quick response.

Camillia Doerr

Camillia “Cam” Doerr, 77, of Dubuque, died Friday, January 20, 2023, at her home.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Funeral Service for Camillia will be 10:30 am Monday, January 23, 2023, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.

Cam was born April 15, 1945, in Griffin, Georgia, the daughter of Hoyle and Kate (Britt) Sheridan.  She married Ronald David Doerr in Orlando, FL on April 10, 1967. Ronald preceded her in death on November 6, 2020.

Throughout her life she worked at various Dubuque insurance companies, most recently at State Farm. She was also a mutual clerk at the Dubuque Greyhound Park for many years.

Cam was a feisty woman. A devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She never said no to her grandchildren and, of course, did not follow mom and dad’s rules when it came to them. You never knew what she would say or do next.  She was deeply loving and known for her generosity. She never forgot a face and no one was a stranger. She could always be counted on to check up on friends and family in good times and bad. She was deeply curious and loved to learn. She loved current events, true crime programs on the ID Channel, and was an avid reader.  Black coffee was her source of power. Despite living in Iowa for over 50 years, she never owned a proper pair of boots, gloves, or a hat while constantly complaining about the cold weather.

Survivors include one son, Jeff (Theresa) Doerr of Dubuque, IA; four granddaughters, Kinsey, Kendall, Rory, and Callie; one honorary grandson, Max Huss; one son-in-law Jason Lustberg of St. Louis, one brother, Richard Sheridan of Summerville, SC; two sisters, Spinsky Harper of Loxahatchee, FL; Nancy (Danny) Chance of Ocala, FL; and two sisters-in-law, Carol Brimeyer and Sally Doerr, both of Dubuque.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Jill Lustberg, three sisters Charlotte, Priscilla, and Scerita, and one brother, Buddy.

A special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque, the oncology doctors at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Dr Engleman and the wonderful nurses at Mercy One of Dubuque, and the ladies of Sandy’s Porch.

Memorials may be given to the Camillia Doerr Memorial Fund or Hospice of Dubuque.

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

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

Roger E. Quade

On January 16, 2023, with heavy heart we said goodbye to our beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandpa, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and good friend, Roger Edward Quade, as he rested peacefully at home with his family gathered by his side.  The family will welcome and appreciate visitors on Saturday, January 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, Dubuque. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Immanuel Congregational UCC, 1795 Jackson Street, Dubuque with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating.  Committal prayers and military honors by American Legion Post #6 and the Iowa Army National Guard will immediately follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Roger was born in Dubuque, Iowa on July 17, 1937, oldest son of Edward J. Quade and Frieda Biebermann Quade.  Despite moving into a new home he built on North Cascade Road in 1967, in his heart he lived his entire 85 years on the land that was most precious to him, the Quade Century farm just south of Dubuque on Oakland Farms Road.  He spent hours in his machine sheds tinkering and working on cars, trucks, and machinery of all kinds, particularly his John Deere tractors.

Roger attended first grade in the “little red” one-room schoolhouse that still sits on the Quade property.  After only one year, he was transferred to a 2-room school in Rockdale and finished 9th grade at the one-room school south of Dubuque on Hwy 151, called Military No. 3, where his mother was the teacher.  He went on to graduate from Dubuque Senior High School in 1954, after which he worked with Carpenter and Builder Bob Shireman.  He also worked several years as a part time Meat Inspector at Dubuque Packing Company.  He then, through an apprenticeship at John Deere Dubuque Works, became a Tool and Die Maker and ultimately retired as Supervisor in the Tool Room in 1992, after 32 years of service.

Roger served six months active duty in the U.S. Army, stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood.  He finished his seven years of service as a cook in the U.S. Army Reserves, 389th Engineering Battalion.

On December 30, 1961, Roger married Patricia R. Buol at Immanuel Congregational Church in Dubuque.  They were blessed with two daughters and four grandchildren, all of Dubuque.  They were the pride and joy of his life.  On December 30, 2022, he and Pat were able to celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary.

Roger was a member of the Key West Sportsman’s Club, Lacoma Golf Club, and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME).  He was also a member of Immanuel Congregational UCC where he volunteered his time.

Although a great hunter, Roger was a “softy” for the family’s pets, and if something was broken, he could fix it; if it didn’t exist, he created it.  He liked joyfully antagonizing his friends, but he was the most dependable friend anyone could have!  He was an avid photographer and four-wheeler in his beloved Golden Eagle Jeep.  He enjoyed playing golf, volleyball, racquetball, and Euchre with his card club of 50 years.  He loved restoration projects, attending auctions and sales, and taking care of his Century Farm.  In his younger days, he could be found roller skating, bowling, and riding his horse. His favorite pastime was spent enjoying good food with his family and hosting barbeques poolside.

Roger and his family enjoyed traveling, especially caravanning with close friends taking their Jeeps out west to go 4-wheeling on trails and high ridges and camping in the mountains.  Those with a CB knew Roger as “The Ridge Runner”!  The family took many trips across the United States and Mexico, and visited Florida, Texas, and Colorado regularly.  He also loved hunting elk and deer in Wyoming and Colorado with his buddies, Bill H., Tom P., Bill R., Chuck P., and Rambo.  On a spur-of-the moment decision, he fulfilled a long-time wish to go abroad and get a look at foreign countries.  In 2019 he and Pat joined his sister and her husband and a niece and her husband taking an exciting whirlwind tour of England, France, Switzerland, and Italy visiting art museums, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, St. Peter’s Square in Rome and much more.  At the end of the trip, he said he loved Switzerland the best because it reminded him of his favorite place – home.

Those who survive Roger are his wife Patricia; daughter Tusdee Blus (John), and their children Jesse and Olivia; daughter Tricia Wagner (Scott) and their twins Adam and Sophia; his sister Lois K. (Douglas C.) Pearce of Dubuque; his brother Ty (Bonnie) Quade of Sioux City; his sisters-in law Betty Quade (Kene–deceased), Epworth; Kathy (Tom) Porter, Texas; JoAnn (Tom) Mohr, Dubuque; his brothers-in-law Ray (Betty) Buol, Georgia; Roy (Deb) Buol, Dubuque; Rob (Ann) Buol, Texas; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; younger brother Kene Quade; mother-in-law Virginia Buol; sister-in-law Carol and her husband Bill Boyes.

His family would like to express a special thank you to his neighbor and good friend Leo Junk, fondly nicknamed by Roger as his “hired hand”, who was there for him over the years, worked by his side, showed him much kindness, and cared about him like family.  We don’t know how he’s handling heaven without you, Leo!  And a big thank you to all the family, friends and neighbors who offered their concern and support.  They would also like to thank Roger’s niece, Jenni for all her medical expertise and support; all his doctors who took such great care of him over the years, especially Dr. Kirkendall and his Nurse, Kate for all their care and concern; and his caregivers Melissa, Barb, Buffy, Sara, Jenni, and Ryan as well as Rev. Dianne Grace.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Roger Quade’s name.  Memorials may be sent in care of Leonard’s Funeral Home.

Michael J. Budde

Michael J. Budde, 77 Years, of Asbury, IA, died January 19, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his wife Linda and daughters, Sarah and Rachel. His last smile in life was hearing his grandchildren say their goodbyes before he passed peacefully away.

Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 6:45 pm Monday, January 23, 2023 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. A prayer service will be held at 6:45 PM.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Mike will be 10:30 am Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Church of the Resurrection with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant.  Full military honors will be rendered immediately after mass by the American Legion Post #6.  Inurnment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

Michael was born September 18, 1945, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Norbert William and Dorothy May Budde. He has said on that day, he won the parental lottery.  His parents provided him a foundation in family love, loyalty and hard work. On November 16, 1968, he married Linda Miller in St. Mary’s Church, Dubuque, IA, where the rest of us would say, he won the wife lottery.  His daughters, Sarah and Rachel, would continue this winning trend with the child, and later, grandchild lottery.

He served his country in the United States Army beginning in 1965 and served a tour of duty in Vietnam.  He was honorably discharged as a Specialist 5 in 1968.

After discharge from the army, Mike returned to school, receiving a B.A. in Sociology and Teaching from Loras College, an M.A. in Sociology from Marquette University, and an M. Ed. in Sociology from South Dakota State University, where he was also a Doctoral Candidate. He embraced education and fell in love with teaching. He had often said he enjoyed teaching so much he would have done it for free. Mike continued to challenge himself, however, and took a shine to entrepreneurship after he was asked to consider starting a business while Dubuque was experiencing record high unemployment rates.  He accepted this new challenge and in 1988 formed Advanced Data-Comm, which he owned and operated as CEO for 20 years.  After selling the business, he returned to his first love in education at Loras College and held an administrative advisory role for another several years before retiring in 2011.  Mike came out of retirement temporarily to serve as Interim CEO at National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in 2017.

Mike was very active in his community including civic involvement as Asbury City Council Member and Asbury Mayor.  He served on many boards including Mercy Medical Center, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, Dubuque Girls’ Club, Iowa Workforce Development Region One, Holy Family Catholic School System, Matter Creative Center and University of Dubuque.

He was loved by many for his wisdom, quick wit and sarcasm. Mike loved his wife Linda, his daughters and grandchildren fiercely and always expressed his pride in his family. Linda was indeed what he called his better half, and provided him the strength and support to allow him to achieve his goals. He loved to joke that he should actually introduce himself as Mr. Linda Budde, he was always so proud of her. He enjoyed woodworking and eating out with his friends.  He was an avid fan and frequent attendee of Loras College Women’s and Men’s basketball and Dubuque Fighting Saints’ hockey games.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Budde of Asbury; two daughters, Sarah (Craig) Siegert of Marion, IA and Rachel Stierman of Urbandale, IA; five grandchildren, Brennan, Karis, Jaxson, Griffin, and Charlotte; brother, Norbert W. (Jo Ann) Budde of Evanston, IL; sister, Marilyn (Dennis) Lawler of Springfield, IL; brother-in-law, Randy Miller; sisters-in-law, Deborah (Eric) Reinhardt of Peyton, CO and Kristine (Joe) Miller of Swisher, IA; niece and nephews, Becky (Steve) Gartner of Maple Grove, MN, Christopher Lawler of Springfield, IL, Shawn (Eileen) Budde of Evanston, IL, Erik (Julie) Budde of San Carlos, CA, Jeremy Miller of Green Bay, WI, and Shawn (Christine) Miller of Zwingle, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents Norbert and Dorothy Budde and step-father, George Berg, his father-in-law, Dale H. Miller and mother-in-law, Charlotte L. Gantenbein Miller and step-mother-in-law, Shirley Bennett Miller.

The family also wishes to extend their most sincere thanks and gratitude to all the compassion and comfort provided by Hospice of Dubuque, including all his caregivers, Kris O., Angela and Carla.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Loras College Mike & Linda Budde Teaching Excellence Award or Hospice of Dubuque.

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

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