Obituaries Archive

Debra M. Ekard

Debra M. “Debbie” Ekard, 71, of Rockford, Illinois, and formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at home.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:30 A.M., Friday, September 2, 2022, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

Debra Mae was born on December 3, 1950 in Rockford, Illinois to George and June Anne (Rose) Gregory.  Her father died at a young age and her mother remarried Alvin Nicholson whom she considered her father.  She was a graduate of Gilford High School in Rockford, Illinois.  She married Robert Ekard in Rockford, Illinois and they had a daughter, Carla.  A few years later she had two sons with Garry Elsner, Marc and Greg.

Debra worked in retail for a short time at Photo Mat and for Derby Gas Station.  She was of the Catholic faith.  She enjoyed playing bingo, cards, and working on crossword puzzles.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Carla (Nolan) Martin of Peosta, IA, Marc Elsner of Waverly, IA, and Greg (Nova Tedford) Elsner of Seminole, FL; 3 grandchildren, Meriah, Paxon, and Brennon; and siblings, Barb Camillo of Rockford, IL, Michele (Lenny) Forsell of Rockford, IL, Frank Pouder of Bradenton, FL, and Dennis (Wendy) Gregory of Rockford, IL.  She was preceded in death by her parents, George, June and Alvin, her ex-husband Robert Ekard, Garry Elsner father of Marc and Greg, and a son Craig Ekard.

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

Karyl Schuman

Karyl Schuman, 81, passed away peacefully with her kids by her side at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community.  A celebration of life will be held in the spring. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family.

She was born July 26, 1941, in Orangeville, IL the daughter of Aaron and Helen (Heldt) Lopp. Karyl was united in marriage to Edward Schuman on September 15, 1967, and he preceded her in death on October 12, 2007.  She loved visiting and playing cards with friends. She spent many hours helping her daughter at her local shelter and she loved her ferrets! Her greatest joy was spending time with family and especially with her grandkids and great-grandkids.  

She is survived by her children, David (Tina) Schuman, of Goodyear AZ, Daryl (Nikki) Schuman, of South Carolina, and Melissa Ryerson, of Joliet, IL, grandchildren, Desiree (Bobby) Brown, Tanner (Danea) Schuman, Sean (Alana) Trujillo, Jacob Parrott, Mitch (Krista) Allen, Alexis Zuel, Michael Ryerson, Miranda Ryerson, Morgan Ryerson, her great-grandchildren, Trey Brown, Aspen Schuman, Alexander Ryerson, Roxanne Campos, Abigail Ryerson, and siblings, John (Patty) Lopp, Judy (Harold) Glasson, and Susie (Denis) Vondran, and her many nieces and nephews. 

Karyl was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her siblings, Connie, Robert, Eugene, Jerry, James, and Lloyd.

A Karyl Schuman Memorial Fund has been established, memorials can be mailed to 3818 Pandola Ave, Joliet IL  60431 or Cache Creek Rescue, 20601 S La Grange Rd, Frankfort IL 60423.

We wish to thank The Galena Stauss Senior Care Community staff, Nurses, and Hospice of Dubuque, who took great care of our mom.  

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

Richard G. Dagitz

Richard “Dick” G. Dagitz, 89, of Bellevue, passed away at Mill Valley Care Center on Saturday, August 27, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  Memorial Service will be 12:00 pm (noon), Saturday, September 3, 2022 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellevue with Military Honors conducted by Bellevue American Legion Post #273.  Family will greet friends 10:30 am until service time also on Saturday, September 3, 2022 prior to services at the church.

Dick was born January 12, 1933 in Bellevue.  He graduated from Bellevue Community High School in 1951.  Dick then enlisted in the US Navy on August 19, 1951.  He went through Basic Training in Great Lakes, Illinois and was a bugler in the Drum and Bugle Corps.  While he was with the Drum and Bugle Corps, they played at half time of a Chicago Bears football game at Soldier Field in Chicago.  Upon completion of Basic Training, he attended Fire Control Technician School.

Dick was then assigned to the heavy cruiser USS Albany CA-123 home ported in Norfolk, Va.  While stationed on the USS Albany, it was deployed to the Mediterranean Sea, visiting Spain, France, Italy, Greece. and Turkey.  They also traversed the Straits of Dardanelles and went into the Black Sea.  Richard was discharged from the Navy on October 30, 1954.

Upon discharge, he returned to Bellevue, Iowa.  On January 28, 1957 Richard married Greta Kinmonth, and they moved to Connecticut.  Dick worked 35 years in the structural steel fabrication industry in various positions, followed by 10 years as a Certified Welding Inspector of new structural steel fabrication.  Upon retirement, Dick and Greta moved back to Bellevue.

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, VFW, and American Legion. Dick enjoyed boating, fishing, playing cards, crosswords, sudokus, and watching sports, especially the Boston Red Sox and New York Giants.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Greta; a daughter, Terri (Ken) LeClair, and a son, David (Jackie) Dagitz; a granddaughter, Kristina Hachenberg; great-grandchildren, Brody and Xander; siblings Dale Dagitz and Roger (Brenda) Dagitz; sister in-law, Ruth Kinmonth; an aunt, Verena Dagitz-Stein and many extended relatives.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Laverne and Clarence Moeller; father and mother in-law, Donald and Marie Kinmonth; a brother in-law, George Kinmonth; sisters in-law, Jackie Dagitz and Jane Dagitz; and a grandson, Benjamin Kondysar.

A memorial fund has been established in Dick’s memory.

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

Henry J. Westhoff

Henry Joseph Westhoff, 80, of New Vienna died peacefully Saturday, August 27, 2022, at home.

Visitation will be held from 2 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where the New Vienna/Luxemburg Fire and EMS will attend as a group at 6:30 pm.  Visitation will continue Thursday from 9 – 10 am at the funeral home prior to funeral services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in New Vienna.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Henry was born June 12, 1942, in Petersburg, IA, the son of Hubert and Marie (Scherbring) Westhoff.  He graduated from St. Boniface grade and high school in New Vienna.   He married Mary Jean Tegeler on June 2, 1962, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville.  They lived in Dyersville for two years and moved to New Vienna which became their home.  He was a member of the St. Boniface Parish and its Holy Name Society.

Henry was a farm equipment mechanic and owner of Hub’s Repair Shop, Inc.  He also worked for Scherrman Implement and as a parts man for Roeder Implement.

The Fire Service was a special place for Henry.  He served the New Vienna/Luxemburg Fire Department for 55 years – twenty of those as Chief.  Henry served four years as President of the Iowa Fire Chiefs Association, was a member of the Dubuque County Firefighters Association, the Iowa Firefighters Association, and the Iowa Fire Chiefs Association.  He was awarded the prestigious firefighter axe.  He received the ROGER MOODY AWARD from the Iowa Fire Chiefs Association in 2013, and the Dubuque County HALL OF FLAME award in 2014.  Although retired, he never stopped serving.

In his spare time, he enjoyed family, gardening, growing flowers, fishing and creating many memories.

Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Mary Jean, and seven children: Kurt (Amy) of West Des Moines, Brian (Judy Rosenow) of Dubuque, Doug (Gayle Kramer) of Dyersville, Chris (Sheri) and Sally (Jeff) Vetter, both of Altoona, Karen (Blake) Liles of Abilene, TX, and Andy (Alisa Gavin) of Dubuque; 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandson; siblings: Gerald (Mary Kay) Westhoff and Marilee (Chuck) Koelker, both of New Vienna, and a sister-in-law, Bev Tegeler of Bellevue.

He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, Dolores and Gregor Tegeler (Hubert Geistkemper, Ed Deutmeyer), daughter-in-law, Lynn Westhoff; in-laws: Herbert (Doris) Tegeler, Gib (Sedelle), Elmer (Edna), Donald (Patricia), Ray (Irene), Tony (Dorothy) Tegeler, Helen (Bill) Kramer, Norma (Herb Platz, Lawrence Deppe), Leona (August) Gudenkauf, Marcie (Fritz) Bries, Lu (Irv) Overmann, and Bernice (Earl) Holub.

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

David G. Felderman

David George Felderman, 83, of Dubuque, died Friday, August 26, 2022, at home.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2022, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2899 Hales Mill Rd, Asbury, IA with a Celebration of Life from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Thunder Hills Country Club, Peosta, IA.

David was born September 24, 1938, to LaVerne “Pat” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Eberhardt) Felderman in Dubuque, IA. David married Doris Budde on July 23, 1967, in Dubuque.

Dave worked at the National Butter Company, Dubuque Pack, and he retired from John Deere in 1992. He enjoyed the outdoors, was a great athlete, and supplemented his retirement by playing cards with
good friends.

Surviving are his loving wife, Doris, of Dubuque, his six children, David (Shannon), Daniel (Tammy), Dennis (Amy), Jody (Terry), Tim (Heather), and Tina (Dave) all of Dubuque; 24 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; two brothers, John “Jack” (Janet) of Dubuque and Thomas (Joan) of Peosta; one brother-in-law Dennis Berger of AZ; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dale, Marilyn (Dale), Jim (Barb), Tom, Kevin (Jean), Yvette, Marcia, Brent, Troy, and Todd; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Janet Berger; his father-in-law, Orville Budde and mother-in-law, Ila Budde; brothers-in-law, Glenn, Raymond, John, and Blayne Budde; sister-in-law Marla True.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family.

Special thanks to Hospice of Dubuque, especially Hillary.

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

Marsha M. Saunders

Marsha Marie Saunders, 45, of Asbury, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:45a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11:00a.m. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Marsha was born on September 20, 1976, to Harry D. Saunders and Racheal M. Otting.

Marsha earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Dubuque. She worked as a supervisor for American Customer Care in Dubuque.

Marsha enjoyed spending time with their family, especially her children and grandchildren. She loved to cook and entertain at family barbeques. Marilyn Monroe and Brett Michaels were two of her favorites. She loved cheering on the San Francisco Forty Niners. Marsha loved to sing and dance and spend time outdoors. She was a social butterfly and anyone who knew her, loved her.

Marsha is survived by her mother, Racheal Bartle of Dubuque; her children, Devon (Ieisha) Woodard, Dayjanae (Tim Bertucci) Saunders-McCullough, Kietra McCullough, Tea Saunders-McCullough, and Makayla Cooper, all of Dubuque; eleven grandchildren with one on the way; her siblings, Curt (Sherry) Saunders of Dubuque, Laura (Jay) Reding of Dubuque, and Tyrell Saunders of Peosta. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and the love of her life and best friend, Adam McCullough of East Dubuque, Illinois.

Marsha was preceded in death by her father, Harry D. Saunders; stepfather, William E. Bartle; and brother, William D. Saunders.

In lieu of flowers a Marsha Saunders Memorial Fund has been established.

Marsha’s family wishes to extend a special thank you to Unity Point Health Finley Hospital, Dr. Cao, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Hospice of Dubuque, and all the staff at Grand Meadows, especially her friend and nurse, Jess.

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

Peter A. Reinert Sr.

Peter A. Reinert Sr, 84 of Hazel Green, WI, formerly of Dubuque, IA passed away Thursday August 25, 2022, at UnityPoint Health, Finley Hospital after a long battle with several health issues. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00a.m. Friday September 2nd, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Parish in Kieler WI, with Father Bernie Rott officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League. Family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday September 1st, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road in Dubuque where a wake service will be at 2:45 p.m.

Peter was born April 8, 1938, in Sherrill, IA son of Joseph and Ida (Loewen) Reinert.  Peter was raised on the family farm in Sherrill and attended St, Peter and Paul school.  He worked at John Deere Dubuque works for 45 years retiring in 1998.  After his retirement he served on the board for Jamestown township for several years.  He also was an active member in the Knights of Columbus, where he achieved 4th degree knight and served as Grand Knight from 2008-2010.  He enjoyed fishing and playing euchre.  His favorite thing to do was spend time with his family.
He married Betty (Jaeger) Reinert on February 13, 1960 at St. Mary’s parish in Dubuque, IA.

Those left to cherish his memory include the love of his life, his wife Betty; his children Peter Reinert Jr. of Milwaukee WI, Debby (Tom) Wilkewitz of Warrenton, Missouri, Dale Reinert of LA, California, Wayne (Jodi) Reinert of Dubuque, IA and Tina (Jeff) Meyer of Mineral Point, WI. His grandchildren: Jacque (David) Kelnhofer of Milwaukee, WI, Lanny (Patty) Carey, Kandy Carey, Andy (Rachel) Wilkewitz of the St. Charles Mo area. Nicole (Lebra) Bridges. of Hillsboro Or. Chad (Nicole) Hofterder of Random Lake, WI, Liz (Michael) Lenz of Cobb, WI, Becky (Edward) Thomas of Waukesha, WI, Paula Meyer of Mount Horeb, WI and 22 great-grandchildren. Brothers: Bernard (Lori) Reinert of St Louis Mo., Frank (Bev) Reinert of Dubuque. Sisters Cate Orman of San Francisco, Ca and Molly Murray of Olin, Il.  Sisters-in-law June Henry & Carm Jaeger along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and parents-in-laws (Arnold and Annice Jaeger).  A grandson Nathan (Nate) O’Connor.  Siblings John (Margie) Reinert, Mary (Paul) Noesen, Sr Clare Reinert, Tony (Pauley) Reinert, Herman Reinert, Lucy (Ken) Donovan, Joe (Karel) Reinert, Ray (Glenda) Reinert, Charles (Deloras) Reinert. Brothers-in-law Stan Orman and Mike Murray.  In-laws Mary (Jack) Miller, Arnold (Judy Jacobs) Jaeger Jr., Richard Jaeger, Shirley (Leo) Gansen, Dick Jacobs.

The family would like to thank Dr. Kirkendall and nurse Kate who always seemed to have room in the schedule to see him at the last minute when he was not feeling well.  The Finley ER/UnityPoint Health staff especially Dr. Barry Waack.

Merrill R. Bonney

Merrill R. Bonney, 68, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday evening, August 24, 2022, at Unity Point, St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 A.M., Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Cremation has taken place.

Merrill Ray Bonney was born on April 11, 1954 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Larvel Ray and Fonda Faye (Fuglsang) Bonney.  He was a 1972 graduate of Maquoketa High School and then earned his associate degree in Horticulture from Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids.  He married Margaret Andrea Kleinsmith on August 28, 1976 in Maquoketa, Iowa.  Two children were born from this marriage, Maranda and Marlena.

Merrill had worked as the groundskeeper for Camp Wyoming, and later for Rosenberg Auto Supply in Maquoketa as a front counter parts salesman, and lastly for J & P Cycles in Anamosa as a motorcycle technician.

Merrill enjoyed bowling and had bowled a 300 game along with several 299’s!  He also enjoyed duck hunting, bass fishing and riding motorcycles.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Margaret Bonney of Maquoketa, IA; daughters, Maranda (Tony Radloff) Bonney of Olin, IA, and Marlena Bonney of Maquoketa, IA; 3 grandchildren, Kaylyn, Jaylyn, and Irelyn; and a brother, William “Bill” (Sherry) Bonney of Maquoketa, IA.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Merrill R. Bonney memorial fund has been established.

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

Laure Steckel

Laure “Laurette” Steckel, age 96, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly at 1:25 p.m., on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at home.  To celebrate Laure’s life private family services were held as she donated her body to the University of Iowa.  Entombment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is assisting the family.

Laurette was born on November 14, 1925, in Livry Gargan, France, daughter of Thomas and Ester (Perrella) Scala.

Laurette was born and raised in France with her 13 siblings where she graduated from high school.  She met a young soldier named Vincent “Buddy” Steckel Jr., and they fell in love and married on July 29, 1959.  Sadly, her beloved Buddy would pass away on December 20, 2016.  Laurette and Buddy traveled the world going wherever his military career took them and eventually made their way back to the area where they would settle near Balltown.  She was an extremely devoted wife who meticulously cared for their home and took pride in her appearance, even wearing her famous high heels into her later years.  Laurette and Buddy loved to travel and work outside in their gardens, often sharing the crops they grew with neighbors and friends.  She also enjoyed quilting, knitting and crocheting. We are deeply saddened at losing Laurette here with us, but know that she is now happily reunited with her husband and all of her family members who have been called home.  Laurette was a class act and definitely made the world around her a better place.

Those left to cherish Laurette’s memory include

her brothers,
Rolland and Roger;

her sisters-in-law,
Micheline Scala,
Diane (Steve) Pins
Donna Cox,
Claudia Steckel,
Ruby Steckel
Ann Steckel
and Carol Steckel;

her brothers-in-law,
John Steckel
and Tom Davis;

special friend,
Mrs. Pierre Pechard;

her special “niece”,
Lily Beach;

and her nieces and nephews.

Laurette was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Vincent “Buddy” Steckel Jr.; her siblings, Domenico, Tani, Anna, Iolanda, Mafalda, Armando, Vittorio, Diana, Odette, and 2 in infancy; her brothers-in-law, Donald Steckel, Richard (Jorie) Steckel, Bruce Steckel, David Steckel and Dick Cox; special friend Pierre Pechard; and a special “nephew” David Beach.

The family would like to thank Dr. Cao and all of the nurses and lab staff at Grand River Medical Center, for their kind, attentive and professional care of Laurette, she truly appreciated all of you.

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

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

William H. Zimmerman

William “Bill” H. Zimmerman, 73, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on August 21st, 2022, at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. A Celebration of life will be held at his Daughters home on Sunday August 28th at 1pm.

William was born on February 2nd, 1949, in Dubuque, Iowa. He was the son of Howard “Howie” and Ruth (Lebben) Zimmerman. He was united in marriage to Linda Lea Koppes on July 6th, 1969. He worked at Crescent Electric Supply Company in Dubuque until he retired in 2015.

Bill loved spending time in his garage, doing woodworking, watching the Chicago Bears and NASCAR, especially his favorite driver, Bill Elliot.

He is survived by his wife Linda, children Lisa (Randy) O’Mara and William (Tami) Zimmerman, grandchildren Allison (Jack) Staton of California, Emily (Matt) Anderson of Washington, Logan O’Mara of Dubuque, and Talon (Lexi) Zimmerman with step-children Tim and Evelynn, great-grandchildren Becket, Charlotte and Huxson, and his sister Judy (Tom) Hannan of Dubuque.

He was preceded in death by his parents Howie and Ruth.

The family would like to thank Leonard Funeral Home and UW Madison for all the support and care Bill and they have received.

Gary L. Cooper

Gary Lee Cooper, 83, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester.  He was born on August 7, 1939, in Delaware, Iowa, the son of Clyde and LeaVon (Phelps) Cooper. Gary was a 1957 graduate of Manchester High School. He enlisted and served honorably in the United States Army.

On July 24, 1965, Gary was united in marriage to Carol Theisen at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Key West, Iowa. Three daughters were born to this union. Gary worked as a pipefitter for Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 125 out of Cedar Rapids.

Gary and Carol enjoyed traveling together. He was an all-around handyman. Gary was a Milwaukee Brewers fan and an avid golfer. He loved his family and spending time with them.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Carol Cooper of Manchester; two daughters, Dr. Kristy Cooper of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Kathy (Todd) Manternach of Delhi; four grandchildren, Olivia Sands of Nashville, Tennessee, Corporal Chris Sands of Twentynine Palms, California, Jennifer Murphy of North Carolina, and Ryan (Karysa) Murphy of Maquoketa; two step grandchildren, Mitch (Michelle) Manternach of Dyersville and Morgan (Curtis) Nefzger of Earlville; one brother, Doug (Lynn) Cooper of Manchester; four sisters-in-law, Sandy Cooper, Janet (Del) Klein, Norma (Tom) Gibbons, and Jan Theisen; a brother-in-law, Dick Kuhn; and several nieces and nephews.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law, Eileen and Cletus Theisen; his daughter, Kari Cooper; a brother, Jim Cooper; a sister-in-law, Joan Kuhn; a brother-in-law, Duane Theisen; and two nieces, Amy Klein and Marie Heiar.

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

Mass of Christian Burial:  11:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester, with Rev. Gabriel Anderson officiating.

Visitation:  9:00 to 10:45 a.m., on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester.

Inurnment with Military Rites:  St. Mary Catholic Cemetery – Manchester, Iowa

Alan D. England

Alan Dale England, age 61, of Dubuque, IA, passed away unexpectedly on August 22nd 2022 at his home.  To honor Alan’s life, a Celebration of Life, will be held on August 30th, 2022, from 5pm until 8pm, at the Eagles Club on Century Drive. Burial will be in the Antioch Methodist Cemetery in Columbia, Kentucky on Thursday, September 1st, 2022. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Alan’s family.

Alan was born on January 23, 1961, in Cook County, IL, a son to Willard and Beulah (Corbin) England. Alan found an early passion for masonry; he was especially proud of the many projects in which you can still see in the Dubuque and surrounding areas today. He spent many years with Seedorff Masonry, Rock Bottom Masonry and Randy Roussel Masonry. Even in his free-time, you could often find Alan helping family and friends with their projects, and always maintaining his standard of hard work and excellence. In his younger years, Alan enjoyed fishing, camping and outdoor recreational activities with his children. Alan will be missed and we all seek comfort in the memories which he leaves behind; while we hope to find peace in our hearts and minds.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Alan include;

his children,
Andrew (Lindsey) England, Cascade, IA,
Ashley Denlinger, Dubuque, IA;

his grandchildren,
Evan, Carson, Kimberly, Hadlee, Rhett, and Marshall;

his siblings,
Tony (Carol) England, Morris, IL,
Jerry (Sharon) England, Yuma, AZ;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Alan was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Kimberly England.

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

Gregory R. Edmonds

Gregory “Greg” Robert Edmonds, 67 of Galena, IL passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 22, 2022, at Midwest Medical Center, Galena. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Monday, August 29, 2022, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Friends may call from 1 to 3 PM at the Furlong Funeral Chapel on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Cremation rites will follow the service and burial will be held later.

He was born June 9, 1955, in Hazel Green, WI the son of Charles “Chuck” and Anna Mae (Kieffer) Edmonds. Greg was united in marriage to Clarene Heim on May 5, 1989, in Jacksonville, Fl. He worked at Leisure Lanes Bowling Alley in Galena. After moving to Jacksonville, he worked in the warehouse for Publix Grocery. Greg and his family later returned to Galena where he worked for Rentech until his retirement. He then worked part-time for Hartig Drug as a courier. Greg loved sports history, especially his beloved New York Yankees. He was a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. Greg enjoyed canning pickles, watching the hummingbirds, and baking cookies. One of his greatest honors was serving as a volunteer for Honor Flight 55 out of Appleton, WI.  He spent many years playing and coaching many local baseball and softball teams. Greg was an avid bowler and had a 300 game to his credit. Family was essential to him; he was proud of his son, Tyler, and enjoyed spending time with him.

Greg is survived by his wife, Clarene, his son, Tyler, his siblings, Dave, Dennis (Joyce), Richard “Dick”, Mark, Tim, Becky (Tom) Ruchti, Scott (Laura), and Jeff, his in-laws, Diane Edmonds, Floyd Heim, Carol DuBord, Janet (Lee) Calahan, Jerry (Sheila) Heim, Gloria (Michael) Springer, and Mitsy (Jim) Epple, and his many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Charles “Chucky” Edmonds, in-laws, Clarence (Irene) Heim, Clyde Heim, and Tina Edmonds, and a nephew, Matthew Edmonds.

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

William H. Frommelt

William Henry Frommelt, 95, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at the Luther Manor in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Bill will be 10:00 am Friday, September 9, 2022, at Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Father Steven Garner as the Celebrant.  Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.  Full military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Post #6.

William was born April 23, 1927, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Harold John and Elsie  Kress Frommelt. On June 22, 1949, he married Kathryn Ann Kuehnle in Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dubuque. She died January 22, 2015.

He was a 1945 graduate of Loras Academy.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during World War II from 1945 until 1947.  Bill worked at Dubuque Packing Company for thirty years.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He was a transportation enthusiast. He was a private pilot and avid motorcyclist. He appreciated both Honda’s and Harley’s alike. In the winter months, he traded motorcycle riding for snowmobiling. In his younger years, he also enjoyed a good duck hunt. As a history buff, he was grateful for the opportunity to travel to all 50 states as well as many other places around the world.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary K. Borders of Gilbert, AZ, Sue (Bud) May of Rockford, IL; one son, Bill T. (Mary Kay) Frommelt of Kansas City; four grandchildren, Andy May, Sarah May, Joe May, and Jason Hall; one sister, Marian McCarville of Marion, IA; one sister-in-law, Lou Ann Kress of Rossford, OH.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one son-in-law, Curtis Borders; one sister, Joan Pierce; and three brothers-in-law, John Kuehnle, Tom Kress and Vard Pierce.

A memorial has been established for Camp Courageous.

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

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

Sharon Killian

Sharon Killian (Sam, Memaw, Grandma), age 68, passed away peacefully in her home on August 25th, 2022.

A prayer service will be held at 4:00 pm Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory followed by visitation until 7:00 pm.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Sharon will be 10:00 am Monday, August 29, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Steven Rosonke as the Celebrant. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Logansport, IN at a later date.

Sharon was born on July 12th, 1954 in Logansport, Indiana to her mother, Marcella Hopper and her father, Harold Hopper. She was the middle daughter to her older sister Donna Jones and younger brother Dan Hopper.

On June 14th, 1975 Sharon married her sweetheart, Clyde Killian when she was 20 years old. They spent a further 47 years happily married and lived a beautiful life together. They raised 3 children; Michael, Alanna and Paul.  When Sharon had her first child, she dedicated her time to being a stay at home mother while the children were young.  She was the foundation of the family through and through. She always knew the right thing to say, never missed a special date, and loved us unconditionally. She was our cheerleader and supporter.

Sharon graduated from Logansport High School and went on to Indiana University to get her BS as an Administrative Assistant. While living in Indianapolis, Sharon helped at her children’s preschool. After moving to Ohio and getting the family settled, Sharon went back to work helping her husband with administrative work at Ohio University. When the family moved to Iowa, she worked at the University of Dubuque library. Sharon would go on to get her MLS in Library and Information Services.  She worked at the Johnson County Public Library until she retired.  She spent the remainder of her time with her friends, family, grandchildren and volunteering around Dubuque.

Sharon especially loved her role as a grandmother. She loved to get down on the floor and play with the kids and had the best arts and crafts table! She was a passionate gardener. She knew how to keep any plant alive. She loved volunteering her time at the Dubuque Arboretum, especially during the herb festival. She had a passion for preparing meals; she loved to watch food tutorials and cooking channels during her spare time. She kept a clean house and an organized kitchen. You wouldn’t dare put a knife in the dishwasher or a towel in the wrong drawer! Sharon also loved to travel the world with the love of her life.  Sharon was one of the strongest women we have ever met. (And stubborn too!) She lived with ALS for 3 years prior to passing and never once complained. She always had a smile on her face, never complained “why me,” and took each day as a gift. She lived her life until she was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Marcella Hopper and her mother and father in-law, Fran and Camille Killian. She is survived by her husband Clyde Killian as well as her children Michael (Emily) Killian, Alanna (Dr. Thomas) Callahan, and Paul (Alicia) Killian as well as many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque, No Place Like Home and Sharon’s many friends and family for all of their continued love, help and support especially during these last couple of years.

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