Obituaries Archive

Dixie M. Lyons

Dixie M. (Carner) Lyons, age 75, of Dubuque, passed away at 1:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Stonehill Care Center.  To celebrate Dixie’s life, family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday at Behr Funeral Home with Deacon John Stierman officiating.  Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Dixie was born on February 12, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Richard and Elnora (Hines) Carner Sr.

Dixie lived in Dubuque and attended Dubuque Senior High School.  She married Dale Lyons on March 22, 1965, in Asbury, Iowa, and they were blessed with 6 wonderful children.  While she was employed at Mt. Carmel and the Dubuque Public Library throughout the years, her primary focus was family. She loved decorating for the holidays, cooking and preparing meals for everyone to share, and taking lots of pictures to hang and admire throughout her home. She was known as the neighborhood “Grandma” sharing treats with all the little ones and flowers from her garden with everyone to enjoy. Dixie left a special impact on everyone she met throughout her life.

Those left to cherish Dixie’s memory include

her children,
Jean (Dan) Allen, Dubuque, IA,
Reva Lyons, Waterloo, IA,
Eric  Lyons, Dubuque, IA,
Timothy Lyons, Dubuque, IA,
Dale Lyons Jr., Dubuque, IA
and Steve Lyons, Dubuque, IA;

18 grandchildren;

her siblings,
Richard “Joe” (Sharon) Carner, Earlville, IA,
Jimmy (Kathy) Carner Sr., Dubuque, IA,
Rick (Julie) Carner Sr., Dubuque, IA,
Gary “Ducky” Carner, Dubuque, IA,
David (Sue) Carner, Dubuque, IA,
Dennis (Sharon) Carner, Dubuque, IA,
Robin Carner, Dubuque, IA,
Scott Carner, Dubuque, IA,
Jeannie (Frank) Marshall Sr., Bernard, IA,
Judy (Dennis) Heiderscheit Sr., Durango, IA,
Terri (Don) Krier Sr., Dubuque, IA
and Betty Young, Dubuque, IA;

and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dixie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dale Lyons Sr.; 2 grandchildren, Damian Lyons and Christian Lyons; her siblings, Frank and Robert Carner and 2 in infancy; and a brother-in-law, Robert Young.

Dixie’s family would like to thank all of the outstanding nurses and staff of both Stonehill and Hospice of Dubuque for their kindness and professional care of Dixie.

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

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

Brenda Lee Thurston Burke

Brenda Lee Thurston Burke, age 56, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at her home.  To celebrate Brenda’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 6:15 p.m., on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m., on Monday at Behr Funeral Home with Deacon John Stierman officiating.  Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

Brenda was born on July 26, 1965, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Robert and Charlene (Hedley) Thurston.

Brenda graduated from Hempstead High School in Dubuque.  She was a hard worker and was employed with Kennedy’s Aquarium, FDL, Farmland, and recently retired from Rousselet.  While working at FDL Brenda met Walter Burke, and the couple married on May 12, 1999, at Eagle Point Park in Dubuque.  They happily just celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary.  Brenda truly loved being outdoors.  She liked to go camping with family and friends, fishing and morel hunting.  She was also an avid racing fan regularly attending stock car races.  In recent months she enjoyed spending quiet time at home working on jigsaw puzzles.  Everyone who knew her knew that Brenda also had a great love for her dogs.  Family was always the most important aspect of Brenda’s life and she had a special bond with her nieces and nephews.  We are truly heartbroken at the sudden loss of Brenda in our daily lives.  She will be greatly missed!

Those left to cherish Brenda’s memory include

her husband,
Walter Burke, Dubuque, IA;

2 step-daughters,
Amber Connolly, Dubuque, IA
and Kelly Burke, Dubuque, IA;

5 step-grandchildren;

a sister,
Joyce Jarding, Epworth, IA;

her nieces and nephews,
Jesse Neuhaus, Jaime (Kaleb) Klar, Aubrianna Jarding, Isabella Jarding and Jarrod Jarding;

an aunt,
Sharon (Richard) Carner, Earlville, IA;

and an uncle,
Charles (Ramona) Thurston Jr., Sherrill, IA.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; her maternal grandfather, Al Hedley; her maternal grandmother, Lillian and John Hendricks; her paternal grandparents, Charles and Bernice Thurston; her step-father, Ralph Thiltgen; a sister, Cindy Thurston; and a brother-in-law, James Neuhaus.

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

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

James L. Husemann

James Louis “Jim” Husemann, age 74 of Asbury, IA passed away on May 31, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7th, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Visitation will be held from 10:00a.m. until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Jim was born June 6, 1947 in Dubuque, IA the son of Louis Husemann and Katherine (Doyle) Husemann

He married Kate (McNamer) Husemann on July 30, 1966 at Nativity Church in Dubuque.

Jim retired from John Deere Dubuque Works, worked with his son Jim at Perfection Oil Company, and ran Hoozie’s Hostas from his home.

He was a member of the Dubuque Regional Hosta Society, volunteer at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, former Asbury Eagles Club member and former volunteer with the Asbury Fire Department

He was a master gardener and vendor at Dubuque Farmers Market for many years. He introduced and registered many of his own Hosta varieties. He was a talented woodworker, artist and musician. He enjoyed traveling, square dancing and helping with the Dragon Boat Festival. Most nice days he could be found puttering in his gardens and winter days were spent putting together puzzles and experimenting in the kitchen. He enjoyed being a member of the Bazinga trivia team with family and friends. He was an excellent mentor to his Kids, Grandkids, Friends, and Family.

He is survived by his children: James (Kristina) Husemann, Christopher (Leslie) Husemann, and Jenny Husemann; his grandchildren: Jessica (Tommy Meyer) Runde, Timothy Husemann, Melissa (Jon) Sendt, Eric Husemann, Wes Miller and Lauren Crappel; great grandchildren Ian, Kenzlee and David. His significant other Jean McCallum and her children Erin (Tom) Henneberry, Jamie Flowers and her grandchildren Seth, Alyssa, Marissa and Kyle. Six sisters and a brother, Betsy (Jim) Basten, Steve (Rose) Husemann, LouAnn (Mike) Wilson, Sue (Rich) Barrett, Faye (Jim) Herrig, Connie (Randy) Mueller and Carrie (Jeff) Burger. Sisters-in-law Sandy (Gene) Plumley, Patricia (Norm) Boelk, Linda (Pat) Kelly. Brother-in-law Mike (Deana) McNamer and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his mother and father; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, and his beloved wife Kate.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of Dubuque, UnityPoint Health, Finley Hospital and UIHC doctors, nurses and staff for all their wonderful care.

Carole A. Soppe

Carole A. (Frey) (Pregler) Soppe, age 79, of Dubuque, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.  To celebrate Carole’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday at Behr Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael J. Mescher officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Carole was born on June 30, 1942, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Joseph and Cecilia (Begley) Frey.

Carole was a life long Dubuquer.  She was a hard worker and retired from the Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino as a count team supervisor after 27 years.  She was united in marriage to Jerry Pregler and together they had 8 children before going their separate ways after 22 years.  Carole would later again find love and marry Theodore “Ted” Soppe on February 15, 1989, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The couple would enjoy 31 years together before Ted passed away on May 19, 2020.  In her free time Carole loved playing cards whether it be Black Jack at the casino, Euchre League with her siblings or Shanghai with her grandchildren.  She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them whenever she was able to.  We are deeply saddened at losing our wonderful mom and grandma, but find some comfort in knowing that she is now resting peacefully and free of the health issues she has faced these past years.

Those left to cherish Carole’s memory include

her children,
Mark (Kris) Pregler, Waterloo, IA,
Joe (Wendy) Pregler, Dubuque, IA,
Mary (Mike) Belmont, Dubuque, IA,
Judy (Bill) Mauer, Dubuque, IA,
Linda (Rick) Zillig, Asbury, IA,
Brian (Shina) Pregler, Chicago, IL,
Bruce Pregler, Dubuque, IA
and Peggy (Brian) Pregler Leibfried, Dubuque, IA;

her step-son,
Brian (Ann) Meyer, Des Moines, IA;

14 grandchildren,
Justin, C.C., Cameron, Owen, Olivia, Ben, Becca, Brandon, Jonas, Sharlotte, Zach, Hillary, Clara and Evelyn;

a great-grandson,
Jaxon;

her siblings,
Rita (Herb) Bisping, Dubuque, IA
and Connie (Jerry) Bastian, Dubuque, IA;

her brother-in-law,
Jim Badger, Dubuque, IA.

Carole was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Theodore “Ted” Soppe; and her siblings, David Frey, Kathy Badger and Dan Frey.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque, and all of Carole’s care givers throughout the years, for their kind and compassionate care.

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

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

David E. Thompson

David Eugene Thompson, 76, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday June 2, 2022, at Buchanan County Health Center in Independence.

He was born on November 27, 1945 in Greeley, Colorado, the son of Royal Washington and Lillian (Dahooge) Thompson.  Dave was educated in the Greeley, Colorado area and was a member of the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged in May of 1965.  Dave was a truck driver with Paris & Son’s in Masonville and later with Simon’s Grain in Manchester for 16 years until his retirement.

On a visit to his sister in Iowa, Dave met the love of his life, Judy. On June 14, 1975, Dave was united in marriage to Judith Stickley at the United Methodist Church in Manchester. Two children were born to this union. The couple lived in the Manchester area until moving to town in 1989. Dave enjoyed road trips and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his two children, Teresa (Brad) Moore of Maynard and Troy Thompson of Iowa City; two grandchildren, Brad Mast and Riley Sickels; his three brothers, Jerry (Mildred) Thompson of Montrose, Colorado, Rick (Lisa) Thompson of Colorado, Dennis Thompson of Colorado; his sister, Lynn Woellert of Dundee; his sister-in-law, Jan Stickley of Independence; and nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Judith Thompson, his brother, Don Thompson and his brothers-in-law, Lynn Woellert and Jerry Stickley.

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

There will be no services at this time.

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

Carole A. Pregler

Carole A. (Frey) Pregler, 79, left this world on a beautiful spring day, surrounded by the things she loved most; her children, grandchildren, and birds singing and playing in the bird bath.

Carole was born June 30, 1942, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Joseph A. and Cecilia Begley Frey. Carole married Jerry Pregler and together raised eight children.

Mark (Kris) Pregler, Joe (Wendy) Pregler, Mary (Mike) Belmont, Judy (Bill) Mauer, Linda (Rick) Zillig, Brian (Shina) Pregler, Bruce Pregler, and Peggy (Brian) Leibfried, Grandchildren Justin, C.C., Cameron, Owen, Olivia, Ben, Becca, Brandon, Jonas, Sharlotte, Zach, and Hillary, great grandson Jaxon, sisters Rita (Herb) Bisping, and Connie (Jerry) Bastian will continue to celebrate the moments and memories we have with Mom.

We are confident that right now Mom is playing cards with Dad, her parents, brothers David and Dan Frey, and sister Kathy Badger.

A special thank you to Kristen and Hospice of Dubuque for giving Mom the care and attention that she deserved.

We would love to have you stop by 222 Dillon St. on Sunday, June 5th from 1-5 pm to share your personal stories or memories of Mom with all of us.

Johnathon J. Binninger

Johnathon Joshua Binninger, 46, a very special son, brother, and friend passed away suddenly on May 30, 2022. Honoring Johnathon’s wishes, there will be no services. A Celebration of Life will be announced later. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, IL is in charge of arrangements.

He was born to John and the late Denise (Fowler) Binninger on June 1, 1975, in Galena. John and Denise raised their family in rural Scales Mound, where Johnathon graduated from high school. He was self-employed in primarily construction and painting. Johnathon loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Although Johnathon was never married or had children, he had many good friends with whom he surrounded himself. His family and friends remember him as someone with a tender heart, a great sense of humor, and someone who would do anything to help a friend in need.

Johnathon is survived by his father, John Binninger, and stepmother Diann Binninger, two sisters, Cheryl (Darryl) Frey, and Tracy (Aaron) Morrison, and four stepsiblings, Billie Jo Peterson, Corey (Elizabeth) Sand, Crystal (Heather) Sand, Angela Healey, two maternal grandmothers, Florence Krohn and Sharon Fowler, many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and an uncle.

He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Denise, who passed away in 2003, and maternal grandfather, Dennis Fowler.

Please share condolences or make a memorial gift to assist with burial expenses.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com or memorial gifts to assist with burial expenses can be sent to Furlong Funeral Chapel, 100 Carol don Court, Galena, IL 61036.

Lee Ann Rupp

Lee Ann (Rogan) Rupp, age 57, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away at home on Sunday May 29, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and pets.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5th, 2022 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be held at 3:45 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 6th, 2022 at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church with Msgr. James Miller officiating. Private family burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Lee Ann was born on February 15, 1965 in Dubuque, daughter of Robert and Roberta (Dare) Rogan. She attended Holy Ghost School and Wahlert Catholic High School, graduating in 1983. She married Dave Rupp on September 26, 1987.

Lee started work at Fenelon’s Restaurant, and later worked at Dun and Bradstreet along with her mother. Finally, she went to work for Prudential Financial Service for over 20 years.

Lee Ann was a loving, doting, proud, and dedicated mother to her sons. Family was the center of her life. Her family included dozens of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. Lee Ann provided loving homes for many animals in her life, and her pets were also a part of the family.

She is survived by her sons Noah Rupp of Dubuque, Elijah (Marissa Perez) Rupp of Dubuque, and Jocquis Yates of Memphis, TN, sister Colleen (Jack) Boxleiter, brother John (Karen) Rogan, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Lee Ann was preceded in death by her parents, nephew Chuck Boxleiter, and parents-in-law Rose and Paul Rupp.

The family would like to thank Dr. Kirsten Weber, MercyOne Cancer Center, and Hospice of Dubuque.

“Suaimhneas Siorai Uirthi” (Eternal Rest be Upon Her.)

Linda J. Bentley

Linda J. Bentley, 67, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 31, 2022, at Luther Manor in Dubuque, Iowa.

A gathering of family and friends celebrating Linda’s life will be held from 10 A.M. until Noon on Saturday, June 11, 2022, in “The Bistro” at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Cremation rites will be accorded.

Linda Jennie Walling was born on January 11, 1955 in Clinton, Iowa, to Robert and Betty (Geiger) Walling.  She grew up in Clinton and attended Clinton High School and earned her CNA from Clinton Community College.  Linda married Terry Gene Bentley in 1991 in Maquoketa, Iowa.  He preceded her in death on July 28, 2001.

Linda worked as a CNA and Home Health Aide for Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa and for Visiting Nurse Association until retirement.

Linda enjoyed crocheting, flower gardening, reading, and feeding and listening to the birds.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Robert (Angie) Fredericksen of Bondurant, IA, Gracie (Brian) Young of Davenport, FL, Kathee (Marco) Foxan of Maquoketa, IA, Mark Weis of Durango, IA, and Missy Bentley of Clinton, IA; a brother, Bud Rose of Preston, IA; 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Terry, a brother Mike Rose, and sisters Pat Dobson, Lana Mason and Connie Whitaker.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Linda J. Bentley memorial fund has been established.

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

Joan Barry

Joan Barry, 83, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on May 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by family.

She was born in Cassville, Wisconsin and was the youngest daughter of Fred and Mary (Oswald) Maiden who relocated their large family to Dubuque while Joan was still a toddler.

Joan was blessed to have met the love of her life at a young age, Bernard D. Barry Sr., and they soon married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dubuque on February 11, 1956. Their shared dream of having a large family quickly followed as they were blessed with seven children. Their very active life with family and friends included family camping trips, summers on the river, exploring near and far on their motorcycle, and as their boys started their own families, they traveled throughout the United States and Europe to visit them. Their retirement years allowed them the opportunity to fulfill another dream of visiting 48 states, Canada and Mexico while they traveled for over 20 years in their RV.

Prior to her retirement, Joan was employed as a food services manager for multiple locations within the Dubuque Community School system from 1975 until 1998. Recently, Joan learned that her GGG-Grandfather fought in the American Revolution and was recently accepted into the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Most significantly this year, Bernie and Joan celebrated 67 years of marriage and devotion to each other.

Joan is preceded in death by her only daughter Brenda and her eldest son Bernard Jr.. Her memory will be cherished by her husband and best friend Bernie, her 5 sons and their wives, 11 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will hold a private service with internment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, MercyOne Hospital, Medical Associates, and Hospice of Dubuque for the compassionate care she received. A special thank you to Dr. Andrea Ries for many decades of exceptional medical care and friendship that she treasured greatly.

Private family burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa assisted the family.

Richard P. Henneberry

Richard Paul Henneberry, 85, of Cascade, Iowa, formerly of Bernard, Iowa, passed away Saturday May 28, 2022, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022, at St. Patrick’s Garryowen with Rev Mark Osterhaus officiating. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Garryowen Cemetery. Friends of Richard may call from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Friday June 3, 2022, at the Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road Dubuque, Iowa, where a family wake service will be held at 2:45 p.m. and a rosary by the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Aquinas Council 11497 at 6:45p.m.

Richard was born on September 1, 1936, in Garryowen, Iowa, the son of Michael Vincent and Catherine (Flanigan) Henneberry. He graduated from St. Patrick’s Garryowen. He started at Loras College but was needed on the family farm.

On September 14, 1957, Richard was united in marriage to Arlene McCarthy at St. Patrick’s Garryowen Church. Richard farmed near Garryowen on the Seven Generation Farm that was established in 1845. He was always there for family, friends, and friends of friends to help fix anything needed. He was the neighborhood and family handy man and never hesitated to help anyone. He was a board member of Cascade Mutual Insurance, Bernard Telephone Company, Tri County Historical Society, Aquin School Board, St. Patrick’s Parish Council and Rosary Society, Cascade Area Right to Life, Lector and Eucharistic Minister, Knights of Columbus and National Farmers Organization.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Arlene; their nine children, Beverly (Jake) Reiter of Cascade, Iowa, Thomas (Linda) of Robins, Iowa, Frederick (Kathy Maiden) of Dubuque, Iowa, Ronald of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, David of Burleson, Texas, Margery (Todd) Behrends of Anamosa, Iowa, Julia (Greg) Runde of East Dubuque, Illinois, Mark of Dubuque, Iowa, Ryan (Tammy) of Bernard, Iowa; their 21 grandchildren Justin and Stan Reiter, Hannah Kelzer, Conor and Michaela Henneberry, Daniel and Lee Henneberry, Abbie Henneberry, Jayla, Blake and Vincent Henneberry, Tony and Kiel Merfeld, Jenny Behrends, Dani Mashek, Franchesca Doty, Harrison and Ella Runde, Kyle Merkes, Chloe and Raylan Henneberry; 18 great grandchildren; siblings Sr. Kathleen Henneberry, CHM, of Davenport, Iowa, Joyce (Ray) Stratton of Peoria, Illinois; sisters-in-law Mary Jo and Rosie Henneberry; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Catherine (Flanigan) Henneberry; brothers John and Melvin; sisters Maxine O’Connell, Doris Feeney, Luella Henneberry and Joan Cahill; and granddaughter Amelia Runde.

The family would like to thank the staff of Monticello Nursing Home for their care.

In lieu of flowers a Richard Henneberry memorial fund has been established.

Wanda L. Schaller

Wanda Lee Schaller, 92, of Dubuque passed away Sunday May 29, 2022, at Stonehill Care Center.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday June 1, 2022, at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road with Deacon David Roth officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

Wanda was born on January 7, 1930, in Littleport, Iowa the daughter of Adrian and Lina (Liddy) Shaw.

She married Clarence D. Schaller on September 12, 1956, in Dubuque, Iowa, and together they had 5 children Curtis, Nancy, Lee Ann, Kathy, and Terry. She also played an integral role in reuniting Clarences children from a previous marriage, and welcomed Donald, Ellen, JoAnn, Mary, and Laura into her family.

Wanda was always busy being a wife and full-time mother, her world was all about children. Taking care of her family and her home was a full-time job for her. She did occasionally go out and loved dancing or just plain socializing with people. She also enjoyed trips to the casino with her friends, and whenever she won, they would tell her she had the “luck of the Irish”.

She is survived by her children Curtis (Renea) Schaller of Ely, Iowa, Nancy Schaller of Crystal River, FL, Lee Ann Frost of Dubuque, Kathy (Tom) Kelleher of Dubuque, Laura Schaller of Dubuque, JoAnn Schaller of Chicago, and Ellen Welp of Dubuque; she was grandmother of 19, great grandmother of 20, and great great grandmother of 4.

She was preceded in death by her parents Adrian & Lina, her husband Clarence, and children Terry Shaw, Mary Avery, Donald Schaller, Son-in-law’s Tom “Frosty” Frost and Dick Welp, a brother Reece Shaw, and a two sister Sharon and Virginia

The family would like to thank the staff of Stonehill Care Center for all the care they gave to Wanda.

Sr. Veronica Schafers

Sister Veronica (Herman) Schafers, OSF, died at 11:35 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2022, at Clare House, Mount St. Francis.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022. Masks will be required. Guests unable to attend may participate via livestream at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans . Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Sr. Veronica was born October 4, 1921 in Denver, CO, the daughter of  Joseph and Lucy (Spelman) Schafers. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis August 25, 1945 and made final profession of vows August 12, 1951.  Sister received her bachelor’s degree in music education from Briar Cliff College, Sioux City, IA. She ministered in Iowa at St. Mary, Dubuque, Sacred Heart, Sioux City, Garner, Ashton, Riverside, Rickardsville, Luxemburg, Earlville, Bancroft, Cherokee, and Stacyville.

Sister is survived by her Franciscan sisters.

Sister was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Sister Theresa Schafers, OSF and Sister Teresita Schafers, OSF; and her brother Reverend Herman Schafers.

The Sisters of St. Francis express their thanks to Hospice of Dubuque for their care and concern.

Memorials may be given to the Sisters of St. Francis, Dubuque, IA.

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

Sr. Mary Lou Anglin, BVM

Sister Mary Lou Anglin, BVM, 61, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Dr, Dubuque, Iowa, died Sunday, May 29, 2021.

Funeral services will be Friday, June 3, 2022, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. (Mask are required.) Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by the Sharing of Memories at 9:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Burial of cremated remains will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. All services may be viewed through live videostream beginning at 9:15 a.m. at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/.

Sister Lou served the BVM congregation as formation director and vice-president. She ministered as an elementary teacher, secondary religion teacher and campus minister in St. Louis and as an elementary teacher in Holy Trinity, Ala.

She was born Dec. 4, 1960, in Dubuque, Iowa, to John “Jack” and Laverne (Mahoney) Anglin. She entered the BVM congregation July 16, 1985, from St. Patrick Parish, Epworth, Iowa. She professed first vows on July 16, 1988, and final vows on July 16, 1994.

She was preceded in death by her father and a brother Patrick Anglin.  She is survived by her mother; a brother Robert “Bob” Anglin, Madison, Wis.; a sister Diane Forner, Gilbert, Ariz.; nieces; nephews; and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 36 years.

Memorials may be given to Sisters of Charity, BVM Support Fund, 1100 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003 or online at https://www.bvmsisters.org/support_donate.cfm.

Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd, Dubuque, IA is in charge of arrangements.

Dolores C. Arnold

Dolores C. Arnold, 89, of East Dubuque, Illinois went to her eternal rest on May 29, 2022, with family by her side at Luther Manor in Dubuque.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the parish rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. There will also be a visitation at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Friday, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Dolores was born in East Dubuque, Illinois on May 20, 1933, to Charles (Charlie) and Sylvia (Yonda) Vandermillen. She grew up at Frentress Lake just outside of East Dubuque and became a river rat at an early age. She never lost her love of the water. She loved teaching her grandchildren to swim.

Dolores married Kenneth (Bud) Arnold on September 22, 1951. Together they raised six children while operating Camp America on Highway 20 one mile east of East Dubuque for 28 years. The business included a restaurant, gas station, truck stop, repair shop, and 12-unit motel. In addition, they raised cattle and kept horses on 120 acres. Dolores was an energetic multi-tasker who seemed to be everywhere at once juggling all the work. Patrons at the restaurant savored Dolores’ homemade pies – six pies by 6:00am six days a week.

As if all that wasn’t enough, she also served for a time as Justice of the Peace for East Dubuque. Officers sometimes brought offenders to the restaurant for processing and fine collection. She enjoyed playing cards, especially poker. There were plenty of nickel and dime games played in the old restaurant.

Dolores loved her family more than anything on earth. Her six children, nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren were her greatest joy and priority in life. Her many nieces and nephews were also recipients of her special caring. No child was ever turned away. All were sheltered, fed, clothed and cared for like they were her own.

Dolores had a tremendous reverence and respect for life. As a result, she served as a volunteer for Birthright of Dubuque for 30 years. She helped numerous women with unexpected or crisis pregnancies. The many volunteers that she served with are among her most cherished friends.

To all of her many special Scrabble partners, Dolores the “word freak” has plans to have a board set up and ready to play when any of you arrive where she is now!

Dolores had an adventurous spirit. She loved a challenge and she loved to travel. In her younger days she once was spotted on the Mississippi River waterskiing with a tow rope in one hand and a beer bottle in the other. At her father’s home she became a pretty sharp opponent on the pool table. She was also known to occasionally make a batch of homemade wine. For many years she bowled with her girlfriends in a Tuesday night league. In her later years she didn’t slow down much. She went on a hot air balloon ride, went parasailing In Cancun, and learned to surf and snorkel in Hawaii. She probably still has her hula skirt.

In her spare time Dolores enjoyed reading, accumulating a list of more than 800 titles, most of which were biographies and nonfiction. She was an accomplished seamstress, making clothes for family and friends, and beautiful Christmas tree skirts for each of her children and grandchildren. She was an avid birdwatcher and so enjoyed feeding the wide variety of birds that visited her yard. Many hours were spent teaching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren the “who’s who” of the bird world.

A highly anticipated annual event at her home for over 50 years was the gathering of the entire family and extended family, with friends in tow, for the meticulous painting and decorating of many dozens of Christmas cookies she baked herself.

Dolores was extremely passionate about her faith in God. She rarely missed church services, even on vacation. She saw the beauty of God in all of nature and every person she met. She faithfully and happily served in many church activities including reading scripture, Power of Prayer, and Christian Experience weekends. Her gentle and encouraging spirit will be greatly missed.

Dolores is survived by her children Dan (Lesley) Arnold, Valerie (Tom) Zalaznik, Vanessa Hoffmann, and Carla Kipper; grandchildren Shannon (Steven) Moller, Troy (Jenny) Zalaznik, Lindsay (Patrick) Breitbach, Caleb and Mason (Carrie) Hoffmann, Kendal (Tony) Bartlett, Nastasha (Johnathan) Krantz, and Ben (fiancé Katelyn McIntyre) and Logan Kipper; great grandchildren Alexis and Ian Moller, Finley and Dexter Zalaznik, Ethan and Riley Breitbach, Aiden and Charles Hoffmann, Madison Bartlett, Caedence, Atom, Zaydenn and Xion Krantz, and Reagan Kipper, a sister Dorothy (Donald) Bohnsack, and former daughter-in-law Pam Kuntz.

Dolores was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth and their children Kelly and Vivian Arnold, her parents Charles and Sylvia Vandermillen, sister Diane Buhr, brothers Dale and Daniel Vandermillen, sister-in-law Mary Vandermillen and brother-in-law Vic Buhr.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Birthright of Dubuque.

The family would like to offer heartfelt gratitude to all of the doctors, nurses and caregivers who helped make Dolores’ final years more comfortable. We sincerely thank the wonderful staff of Luther Manor for your kind care, and Hospice of Dubuque for your compassionate service once again. You are all angels.

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