Obituaries Archive

Pamela R. Kass

Pamela Rose Kass, 68, of Dubuque, died Thursday, June 9, 2022.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Funeral Service for Pam will be 10:00 am Monday, June 13, 2022, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Karen Candee officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.

Pam was born August 13, 1953, in Dubuque, the daughter of Merlin and Rosemary Licht Kohnen. On May 26, 1973, she married John R. Kass Jr. at Summit Congregation Church in Dubuque. He died November 14, 2020.

She was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School.

She worked at Regency Thermographers for 18 years and also at Betty Jane Candies and Swiss Colony in Customer Service.

She was a member of Summit Congregational Church. She enjoyed watching Chicago Cubs, Crafting, Bingo, going to the casino, and cherished time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her three children, Karen (Mike Smith) Kass of Dubuque, Jeffrey (Jenny) Kass of Altoona, and Julie (Josh Orr) Kass of Dubuque; seven grandchildren, Nathan and Shelby Selken, Morgan Kass, Laney and Riley Kass, and Hudson and Sierrah Orr; three brothers, Thomas “Tom” (Shawn) Kohnen of Dubuque, James Kohnen of Dubuque, and Tim Kohnen of Florida; three sisters, Janice (Jim) Schultz of Dubuque, Kimberly (Shane) Hyde of East Dubuque, IL, and Carla (Bob) Heller of Dubuque; one brother-in-law, Bill Sanders of Dubuque; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, her grandparents, Carl and Mildred Licht, one great-grandchild, Averey Selken, and three sisters, Patricia “Patti” Chaloupka, Susan Upmann, and Nancy Sanders, and one brother-in-law, Lyle Upmann.

The family extends a special thank you to Grand River Medical Group and Tri-State Dialysis for caring for Pam.

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

Jon D. Cloyd, Jr.

Jon Dale Cloyd, Jr., 47, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on June 3rd, 2022.  Jon left us way too soon, but at least he was doing what he loved – logging and caring for his trees.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 12th, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, Dubuque, IA, 52003.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 13th, at the funeral home with Rev. Mike Jones officiating.

Jon was born on December 14, 1974, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Jo Ann (Leonard) and Jon Cloyd, Sr., and graduated from Ottumwa High School.

He had been working hard as a railroad engineer for 20 years, and last year he finally retired.  Even though Jon could drive a train with his butt (just ask him) and loved the challenge, he was ready to move on to his next chapter.  He had met the love of his life, Amanda, and was ready to settle in with her to begin a more relaxing life on the farm.

Although Jon is no longer with us, his spirit will live on in all of us with the things he taught us, all the memories, even those horrid stories of the railroad. He was a quick-witted goofball that brought a lot of joy to all those he met.  Jon was kind, concerned, a perfectionist, a know-it-all (he was always right), stubborn, smart, a cheapskate, loved mesquite-grilled anything, and most of all he was true to his word and had a beautiful soul.  He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his parents Jo Ann and Jon Cloyd, Sr.; his children Brennon Cloyd, Brittany Cloyd, and Zander Cloyd, his sister Tracey Groy; two brothers Scott and Doug; his fiancé Amanda Takes and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his grandparents Harry and Alice Leonard, Hansl and Irene Cloyd and his son Tayton Cloyd.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested shrubs and trees that can be planted on his farm. Gift certificates and tree purchases in the memory of Jon can be made at Wagner Nursery, 2677 Hales Mill Road, Asbury, IA 52002.

Since Jon could never sit still, he will certainly stay busy watching over his trees, his family and friends, drinking his coffee, smoking (UGH), and watching his fake news. blah, blah, blah, blah . . . .

Susan C. Bauer

Susan C. “Sue” Bauer, 75, of Dubuque died Wednesday, June 8, 2022, from complications of Alzheimer’s.  Visitation will be from 3 to 6 pm Sunday at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road where there will be a parish wake service at 5:30 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 pm Monday at the Church of the Resurrection.  Burial will follow: Resurrection Cemetery.

Sue was born February 21, 1947 in Dubuque, daughter of Sylvester “Butch” and Velma “Vel” (Ziel) Haverland.  She graduated from the Visitation Academy and received her bachelor’s degree in Art from Clarke College.  She worked as an artist and owned and operated Back Porch Studio.

On November 28, 1968, she married David J. Bauer at the Church of the Nativity.

Sue loved the outdoors. She was often found working in her garden, camping at Devil’s Lake State Park, or boating on the Mississippi River. She loved entertaining her brothers’ families at Christmas time. She loved to travel in winter to Florida and any other exciting new places. She especially loved evenings where Dave and her met up with friends for dancing. However, the most important thing in her world was her family.

She was a member of Resurrection Church.

Sue is survived by her husband, David Bauer of Dubuque; three children, Todd (Tracey) Bauer of Dubuque, Jodi (Jason) Smith of Waukee, IA, and Brad (Jody Sanborn) Bauer of Banner, WY; grandchildren, Mariah (Patrick) Hoppman, Sierra Bauer, Mia and Emma Smith, and Kinley Mayer; and four siblings, Wayne Haverland of Mesa, AZ, and Richard “Dick” (Betty), Robert “Bob” (Jan) and Terry “Louie” (Mary) Haverland, all of Dubuque.

She was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Joyce Haverland.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Resurrection School Building Fund.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque and Luther Manor, and all of Sue’s friends for their loving support.

I love you always “Stormy Eyes”, Dave.

Hayley A. Hubbell

Hayley Ann Hubbell age 30, of Dubuque, IA,  entered into eternal life on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at home.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Monday, June 13, 2022, at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. The funeral mass will be live streamed on the Miller Funeral Home Group face book page.

Visitation will be from 1pm – 4pm on Sunday June 12, 2022, at Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the parish scripture service will be said at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. There will also be a visitation on Monday at St. Mary’s Church from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

Hayley was born on May 15, 1992, in Iowa City, IA, the daughter of Chad Dickkut and Cassandra (Sandy) Hubbell.

Hayley attended Bowman Woods Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, IA, finishing her elementary education at Irving Elementary School in Dubuque, IA.  From there she attended Washington Middle School and graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 2010.  She began studies at NICC.  She worked at Hills and Dales and most recently at Casey’s General Store.

Hayley loved her family and countless friends.  She shared her kind heart and loving soul.  Her smile was contagious and would light up any room.

A big part of her life was her four years in color guard where she made life-long friends.

Hayley is survived by her mother, Cassandra (Sandy) Schilling, her stepfather James (Jamie) Schilling;  her sister Courtney Dickkut; her grandparents, Dick Hubbell, Robert and Carol Dickkut, and  her step grandparents Dale and Elaine (Meyer) Schilling;  her aunts and uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father Chad Dickkut, her great grandmother Maxine Johnson and her grandmother Georgene Hubbell.

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

Elaine J. Barthel

Elaine J. Barthel 79, of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022, at Heritage Woods, Freeport, IL. Funeral services will be at 11 AM, Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Zion Church of Freeport, 4292 W. Stephenson St. Road, Freeportwith Pastor Steve Rios officiating. Friends may call after 10 AM until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow in Greenwood cemetery, Galena, IL. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family.

She was born on November 12, 1942, in Iowa City, IA, the daughter of Aloysious and Bertha (Reistroffer) Ties. Elaine married Ken Barthel and together they had six children. Richard Barthel of Orangeville, IL; Cindy (Kirk) Schubert of Mount Carroll, IL; Jerry (Eloise) of Lena, IL; Susan (Keith) Cochran of Freeport, IL; Michael Barthel of Mineral Point, WI; and Curtis (Kathy) Barthel of Lena, IL. Elaine was a homemaker and devoted mother who dearly loved her family; sixteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, three sisters, Marilyn Ties of Dubuque, IA; Maxine Peters of Galena, IL and Lori (Dave) Loney of Dubuque, IA, and four brothers, Ronald (Maggie) Ties of Graf, IA; Raymond Ties of Freeport, IL; Charles Ties of Dubuque, IA; and Larry (Julie) Ties of Galena, IL and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Evelyn, and Algean, and three brothers, Robert, Richard, and Melvin.

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

Thomas J. Meyer

Thomas J. “Tom” Meyer, 56, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on June 5th, 2022, at UnityPoint Health, Finley Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 11th, 2022, at the Church of the Nativity with Msgr. James Miller officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of mass at the church. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa is assisting the family. Burial will be at a later date.

Tom was born on May 29, 1966, in Dubuque, Iowa, youngest of nine children, to Lowell and Mary Agnes (Kretschmer) Meyer.

He graduated from Dubuque Wahlert High School in 1984 where he built lifetime friendships. Tom went on to Loras College where he received a degree in Finance.

He worked for Kretschmer-Tredway Co and Bernardi Investment Services. Tom married Codi Kruser on September 10, 1994.

He enjoyed playing golf and even succeeded in getting a hole in one on #4 at Bunker Hill. Watching the Masters Golf with his dad each year was very important to him. He also had a love for music.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Tom are his wife, Codi (Kruser) Meyer; his mother; Mary Agnes Meyer; his four siblings, Mark (Jenny) Meyer, Maggie Hoffman, Dave (Joan) Meyer, and Steve (Sally) Meyer; his mother-in-law, Jan Kruser; his sister-in law, Stacey (Steve) Carpenter and brother-in-law, Craig (Sheri) Kruser, all of Dubuque, Iowa along with many nieces and nephews.

Tom was preceded in death by his father Lowell “L.J.” Meyer; four brothers, Jeff Meyer, Doug Meyer, Rick Meyer, Ted Meyer; a brother-in-law, Dave Hoffman, and his father-in-law, Julius Kruser.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established.

Robert A. Copia

Robert Allen Copia, 70, of Dubuque, formerly of Chicago, died Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque.

Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Iowa.

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

Steven T. Schmieder

Steven T. “Freckles” Schmieder, age 56, of Dubuque, IA.,  completed his earthly journey on June 5, 2022, at UnityPoint-Finley Hospital in Dubuque.  To honor Steve’s life, a private family service is being held at Dubuque Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Steve’s family.

Steve was born on September 12, 1965, in Dubuque, IA, a son to Judith D. (Bakey) Schmieder-Smith.  He went on to invest his working years with Capital Myers Cox first, and then spent over 27 years with Nordstrom as a financial manager before moving into retirement at the age of 50.  Steve was a uniquely special father who deeply loved his daughters and grandchildren.  In his free time, he enjoyed socializing daily with his many bar buddies, detailing his meticulously kept cars and lawn, and listening to the Beatles.  Steve enjoyed Euchre foremost, then golf, and summer weekends with friends at Lake Delhi.  He graciously hosted family Thanksgiving at his home, which he proudly purchased from his closest aunt and uncle.  He had a huge heart and will be missed by all who knew him.  Until we meet again, Round Head!

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Steve include,

his two daughters,
JoAnna (Mike) Roloff, Epworth, IA,
and Stephanie (Dan) Hosch, Monticello, IA;

his four grandchildren,
Addyson Mensen, Amelya Roloff, Kalvin Roloff, and Drew Hosch;

his sisters,
Lynne Kirchhoff (“bad sister”), Dubuque, IA,
and Connie (Tom) Clark (“good sister”), Dubuque, IA;

his grandmother,
Hazel Bakey, Dubuque, IA;

along with numerous extended family and many, many, many friends.

Steve was preceded in death by his mother, Judith D. Smith; his sister in infancy, Kimberly; and his grandfather, Frank Bakey.

Steve’s family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Finley Hospital for all of their professional and compassionate care.

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

Sandra J. Kahle

Sandra Jean “Sandy” Kahle, 76, of Asbury, died peacefully Monday, June 6, 2022, at the Hawkeye Care Center in Dubuque.

A prayer service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory followed by visitation until 7:00 pm.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Sandra will be 10:30 am Friday, June 10, 2022, at Church of the Resurrection with Father Philip Agyei as the Celebrant and Deacon Mike Ellis assisiting. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Dubuque.

Sandy was born on September 7, 1945, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Irwin Michael and Alma Mertis Hillard. She graduated from Wahlert High School in 1963. On September 14, 1963, she married James Kahle, the love of her life, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dubuque. They spent 50 wonderful years together before his death on August 25, 2013.

Sandy was employed by the Dubuque Community Schools and the Church of the Resurrection, where she had been a member since 1970 and was very involved with volunteering. She was in charge of the Be-Friender group, and volunteered as a Church Sacristan, Reader, and Eucharistic Minister.  She was very proud to have received her Lay Ministry Certificate from the Dubuque Archdiocese.  Sandy loved spending time with family life and was always involved with her children’s activities. Sandy was a caring wife, friend, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved golfing, painting, shopping trips, and spending time with her grandchildren. Sandy will be sadly missed by her children, family, and friends.

Survivors include her four children, Brenda (Robert) Fuller of Las Vegas, NV, Bryan (Amanda) Kahle of Conroe, TX, Beth (Doug) Dozier of Marion, IA, and Eric (Liz) Kahle of Appleton, WI; nine grandchildren, Amanda (Ian) Gannon, Danielle (Justin) Cavinder, Justin Dozier, Griffin Dozier, Alexander Fuller, Olivia Kahle, Sylvia Kahle, Clara Kahle, and Mason Kahle; seven great-grandchildren, Kamren and Kaylie Kohut, Aubrey Gannon, and James, Cooper, Josie and Wyatt Cavinder; one sister, Sharon (Tom) Mellon of Des Moines, IA; one brother-in-law, Don (Erm) Kahle; and one sister-in-law, Sally Kahle.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Jan Francois, and Mary Waldbilling, and an infant brother, Carl.

A memorial has been established for the Church of the Resurrection.

The family would like to thank Hawkeye Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for the wonderful care they gave Sandy during her illness. The family would also like to thank the Resurrection Church community and many friends for their continued prayers.

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

Victoria A. Buelow

Victoria Ann Buelow, 50, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on June 4, 2022, at home with her family.

A funeral service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 9th, 2022 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with Pastor Johnny Randle officiating. Friends and family may visit from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Victoria was born on August 26, 1971, daughter of Creomonia Vesey and William Donelson. She graduated from Rock Island High School in 1989. She married Todd Buelow on February 16, 2001. She worked at Dubuque Bank and Trust for 15 years.

Victoria liked planting flowers and going out on the river. She loved spending time with family, friends, and her coworkers. She had a beautiful smile and a positive personality.

Victoria is survived by her husband Todd, son Fontae, daughter Ashley of Dubuque, Grandmother Dorothy Vesey, parents-in-law Thomas and Linda Buelow of Dubuque, as well as several siblings, nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandfather Clayton Vesey, grandmother Creomonia Vesey, and sister-in-law Tracy Less.

Thank you to the Integrated Cancer Center, Dr. Mark Hermann, and Hospice of Dubuque.

Geraldine F. Althoff

Geraldine F. “Geri” (Casel) Althoff, 85, of Cascade, IA passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, in her home in Cascade, Iowa surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 8th, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road Dubuque, IA where a wake service will be at 3:45 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 7th, 2022, at St. Matthias Catholic Church in Cascade, IA with Fr. Mark Osterhaus officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque, Iowa.

She was born October 30, 1936, in Maquoketa, Iowa, the daughter of Merlin and Eileen (Carew) Casel. She married the love of her life Charles Althoff on August 24, 1957, at St. Lawrence Church in Otter Creek, Iowa. Geri graduated from St. Ambrose University with her Nursing degree in 1957. She obtained her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Dubuque in 1977. Geri continued her education at the University of Iowa where in 1987 she obtained her Masters of Arts in Instructional Design with an emphasis in Health Education. She worked as a nurse in Dubuque. She taught at Mercy School of Nursing and Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC). In 1990, she was named Chairwoman of the Health Occupations and Social Science department. After retiring in 1999, she returned to serve as the Acting Dean of Health and Human Services and Interim Head of Nursing for NICC. In 2012, she was honored by the NICC Peosta campus with the Outstanding Retiree Service Award.

Geri enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her five grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Charlie, video calls with her 3 great-grandchildren, and writing two published children’s books. Geri was a kind, considerate, faithful, and generous woman who had a positive impact on everyone around her. She was a role model and the rock for her family. Her legacy will live on through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Geri is survived by her three children: Steve Althoff, Theresa (Dennis) Balk, and Mike (Kathy) Althoff; five grandchildren: Matthew (Morgan) Balk, Courtney (Zach) Stahlin, Rachel Balk, Caitlyn (Nick) Miller, Abigail Balk; three great- grandchildren: Forrest Balk, Charlie Miller, Grayson Miller, twin girls arriving this fall; her brother Paul (Jeanette) Casel; her sister Mary Jane (Kenneth) Bahr; her sisters-in-law Geraldine (Frank) Kintzle, Kathy Graham, Margie Althoff; brothers-in-law Robert Kirsch and Ronald Dzaboff; and many loved nieces and nephews.

Geri is preceded in death by her husband Charles; daughter Julie Ann (1959); her parents Merlin and Eileen Casel; mother-in-law Vivian Althoff; father-in-law Frank Althoff; her sisters-in-law Virginia Dzaboff, Elaine Kirsch, MaryAnn Althoff; her brothers-in-law Edwin Althoff, Clarence Althoff; and nephew Ted Althoff.

Geri’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Matthew Kirkendall and his nurse Kate, Dr. Jennifer Schope, and the Above and Beyond team for their loving, compassionate, and professional care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be accepted by the family to be distributed among her favorite charities.

Kenneth L. Zeckser

Kenneth Leo Zeckser, 86 Years, of Dubuque, died June 4th, at home surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m Monday, June 6, 2022 at St. Joseph the Worker Parish; a prayer service will begin at 6:30 p.m.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Ken will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June7, 2022 St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Father Paul Attah-Nsiah as the Celebrant.  Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Key West.  Full military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Post #6.

Kenneth was born March 11,1936, in Fort Dodge, IA, the son of August William and Matilda Elsa Zeckser. On December 27, 1971, he married Karen Ann O’Connor at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Dubuque.  The theme of their marriage covenant was taken from Micah: “Live justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with the Lord.”  That was Ken!

Ken graduated from Manson High School and attended junior college. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Japan from 1954 – 1957.  He received the coveted plaque naming him: Outstanding soldier of the month at the US. Army Transportation Terminal Command, Japan.  Ken was a member of the 517th Military Police Company in Yokohama. Ken was a member of the Honor Guard in Tokyo before being sent to Yokohama.

Returning home, Ken worked for a short while in construction in Storm Lake before beginning his career as an insurance adjuster for about 35 years and as an agent in Dubuque for O’Connor Insurance for another 6 years.

He was an active member of St Paul the Apostle Parish in Davenport for 18 years and of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Parish for the past 31 years.  Ken actively participated in both parishes, volunteering on Parish Council, as Eucharistic Minister, Money Counter, Usher, CEW participant, and festival worker at both parishes, all until his health was too compromised.  Ken was also very active in 3 Parish Faith Groups at each parish over the past 50 years.

Over the years, Ken enjoyed participating in a bike club, in Indian Guides and Princesses with his children, and in following all of their activities.  In these last 25 retirement years, Ken worked diligently for the poor and needy through St. Stephen’s Food Bank and St. Vincent de Paul’s Voucher Center. The Voucher Center was a great dream of Ken’s, wanting those in need to be welcomed directly to the Center to access the things they needed.   After it opened, he visited many families and then welcomed them every day they were open until COVID came.  Ken was honored and very humbled to receive the Governor’s Service Award in 2018 and to have been a nominee for the Dubuque Citizen of the Year in 2020.

Ken enjoyed playing cards, watching the Hawks and Notre Dame and visiting the homes of his grandchildren.  He especially liked making surprise gifts or Christmas presents for them.  He helped each of his children with home improvements, building and painting walls, and even constructing a backyard bridge.  Ken loved home most of all.  It was his comfort place of peace in this world.  Ken was grateful for everything and asked for nothing.  Everything was always “just fine”.

A good friend of Ken’s said of him: “Kenny is one of the finest people I know.  He is so kind and always willing to help especially the less fortunate.  He speaks to me by his example.  He lives what Jesus asked us to do: ‘Love God and love one another.’  He is genuine.  I am honored that he lets me call him friend.”

Survivors include Ken’s wife Karen; two daughters, Ann (John) Henkhaus of Sioux Falls, SD, their children Peter, Joseph, William and Sarah; Ellen (Cory) Tell of Sammamish, WA, their children August and Margaret; and one son, Zachary (Laura) Zeckser of Cedar Rapids, IA, their children Frederick, Gemma, Elizabeth, and John Francis Leo.  Ken had four brothers & sisters-in-law: Frank (Robin) O’Connor, John (Mary Beth) O’Connor, Jerry (Mary) O’Connor, and Kevin (Abbie) O’Connor; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Norman Zeckser, Ellen Zeckser, Verna Zierke ,and Garnita Johnson, his in-laws, Marion and Francis O’Connor, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Hospice of Dubuque, St. Vincent de Paul and St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.

The family thanks most especially Sara and Amy from Hospice of Dubuque, Fr. Paul, and all the family and friends who have supported us over these days.

Facilitating arrangements is Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory.

Herbert J. Bussan

Herbert J. “Herb” Bussan, 77, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque and Galena, IL, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center, from complications of COPD.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022, at St. Mary’s Church in Galena, with Fr. Howard Barch, Jr. officiating.  Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Galena, with military honors accorded by members of V.F.W. Post # 2665 and American Legion Post # 193.

A Memorial Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque.

Herb was born on August 30, 1944, in Galena, IL, the son of Joseph E. and Gertrude (Reitz) Bussan. He was a graduate of Galena High School, the class of 1963, and a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the U. S. Army.

On May 24, 1975, he was united in marriage to Sue A. McCulloch of Plano, IL, at St. Mary’s Church in Galena. Herb graduated from Quad-Cities Barber College and was a licensed barber for 59-years, operating Herb’s Barber Shop in Galena, East Dubuque and Dubuque. Herb also worked security for PerMar and was most recently employed at Dubuque Bank & Trust as a Security Officer. He was a life-member of V.F.W. Post # 2665 of Galena.

Herb was a people person, had a great love for dogs, operated his own vending machine business (Bussan Vending) for many years and was an avid NASCAR and Chicago Cubs fan. He participated and sponsored many bowling teams in the Dubuque and Galena area and loved a good game of euchre.

Surviving is his wife, Sue; one sister, Barbara (Rollie) Swingle of Elk Grove, Calif., a sister-in-law, Mary (Ken) Radivoy of Aiken, S.C., and brother-in-law, Merle Gaber of Dubuque; and ten nieces and nephews and their families, plus many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Gertrude, two sisters, Helen Gaber and Joan Smith, and a great nephew, Adam Wright.

Memorials in Herb’s name may be given to the Dubuque Humane Society.

Sue wishes to give special thanks to Herb’s co-workers at DB&T for their efforts to help during his illness. You will be remembered for the many special caring thoughts and wishes for Herb.

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

Clarence R. Kramer

Clarence R. Kramer, 88, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022 at his home. In accordance to his wishes, a private burial will be held at Dubuque Memorial Gardens at a later date. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.

Clarence was born on March 27, 1934 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Clarence and Viola (Gross)Kramer. He married Shirley A. Fenley August 4,1951, at St. John’s Lutheran Church. He worked at the Dubuque Packing Company for many years, retired, then drove for both the Telegraph Herald and Dairy Lab Services.

Clarence was an avid bowler and NASCAR fan. He loved to tinker with cars, trips to Branson, a good game of euchre and his custom show truck. He is at peace now, happy in Heaven with Mom.

He is survived by his children, Regina Zumbach, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Diane (Don) Makovec, Karen (Art) Rokusek, Laura (Henry) Garrigus, Denise (Mike) Erschen, Paula (Larry) Blatnik and Michelle (Arnold) King, all of Dubuque, Iowa, 17 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, four sisters, MaryKay (John) Casper, Judy (Tom) Priebe, Sandy (Mike) Kapparos, Linda (Terry) Weidemann, one brother, Bill (Cheryl) Kramer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, two children, Gary and Debra, his parents, siblings Laverne, Wayne, Marcella and Shirley.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque for their kindness and loving care for Clarence.

Michael P. Kress

Michael P. “Mike” Kress, 63, of Dubuque passed in the early morning hours on June 3rd, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics after a long, courageous, fight against cancer.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Family and friends may also gather from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church; private family burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Mike was born September 1st, 1958, at Xavier hospital in Dubuque the son of Frances (Myers) Kress and Paul Kress.

Mike earned a B.S. from Iowa State and held Professional Engineer licensure while working at John Deere for 40 years. He was a member of the Lion’s Club and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He holds a U.S. patent for an innovative invention that improved the hydraulic pumps in John Deere backhoes.

He enjoyed sailing, riding his motorcycle, and restoring 20th century kerosene lanterns and lamps. Most of all, though, Mike loved his children and spent as much time with them as possible.

He is survived by four children, Katie (Andy) Baumhover, Liz Kress, John Kress, and Anna Kress. He is also survived by two grandchildren: four-month-old Frances and a soon-to-be-born baby in July to Anna Kress. Mike is also survived by two brothers, Steven Kress and Bruce Kress, his sister Christine Kress, as well as his father Paul Kress and a host of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his mother Frances (Myers) Kress, and his brother, Doug Kress.

The family would like to thank all of Mike’s doctors and nurses, especially those that fought for him at the very end.