Obituaries Archive

Dr. Lawrence Watson

Dr. Lawrence (Larry) Watson, 69, of Asbury, Iowa, formerly of Madison, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a service will be held at 3:00 p.m. A live stream of the funeral service will be on the funeral home Facebook page.

Larry was born on August 15, 1952, in Osage, Iowa, to Dr. Charles F. Watson and Mary Sue (Kennedy) Watson. He attended Fairfield High School, spent a year at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and completed his undergraduate degree and Doctorate of Dentistry at the University of Iowa. Larry married Patricia Wessol in 1980 in Madison. The two later divorced. In 2009 Larry’s best friend Dr. Dan Engelbrecht and his wife Sue introduced him to the love of his life, Hania (Laskowska) Mormann. In 2015 the couple was married at the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Larry warmly welcomed Hania’s children, Annie and Daniel, into his family as his own.

Larry lived life to the fullest and was always up for an adventure. His happiness and carefree attitude were contagious. He was known for always joking and his incredibly giving soul – whether it be sharing his musical talents, supporting countless local artists, or graciously giving to his favorite charities.

Larry started his dental career in 1979, acquiring a practice in Madison. He served the local community for 22 years and sold his practice in 1999. Larry continued practicing dentistry as a Locum Tenens Dentist in Wisconsin and frequently traveled to South Dakota to serve the Native American reservations. He expanded his impact by joining the VA Madison Healthcare team and practicing as a dentist for five years, retiring in 2016. Larry’s patients remember his kind, compassionate, and gentle nature.

In his retirement, Larry loved traveling, golf, the Iowa Hawkeyes, spending time with Hania at their Galena hobby farm, and their dog Willa. Perhaps what he loved most of all was doing whatever he could to make Hania happy.

Left to honor Larry’s memory are his wife Hania; his stepdaughter Annie (Jeff) Koelker of Asbury and stepson Daniel (Lily) Mormann of Madison; grandchildren Lucy and Charlie Koelker and Mae Mormann; siblings Jim (Bette) Watson of San Antonio, Texas, Dick (Mary Ann) Watson of Seguin, Texas, and Tom (Kathleen) Watson of White Bear Lake, Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews.

Larry was preceded in death by his father and mother.

As his final act of kindness, Larry’s brain has been donated to the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he will aid researchers in studying dementia.

Hania and Larry’s family would like to thank the staff of Home Instead, Finley Hospital Summit Health Center, and countless friends, neighbors, and community leaders for their thoughtful care of Larry. A special thanks to Angela W. Hubanks, PA-C of Grand River Medical Group, for her guidance and compassion. 

For those wishing to honor Dr. Larry Watson’s memory, a donation can be made to the Caregiver Resource Center at Stonehill Communities. Visit stonehilldbq.com/donate/ and designate the donation to the Caregiver Resource Center.

Thomas J. Breitbach

Thomas J. “Timmer” Breitbach, age 52, of Dubuque, passed away at 5:55 a.m., on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family.  To celebrate Tom’s life, private services were held at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery following cremation.

Tom was born on September 23, 1969, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Michael J. and Mary (Shaffer) Breitbach.

Tom grew up and attended school in Dubuque.  He was employed as a mason and was lastly working with his brother, “Duck”, for Breitbach Restoration.  In his free time, Tom liked to go fishing and enjoyed trying his luck at the local casinos.  He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  Tom was also a former member of Holy Ghost Church.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish Tom’s memory include

his son,
Chase Breitbach, Dubuque, IA;

his siblings,
Angela M. Griffith, San Antonio, TX
and Donald “Duck” (Connie Reiter) Breitbach, Dubuque, IA.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents; and 3 siblings, Michael “Mick” Breitbach and Caroline and Robert in infancy.

Tom’s family would like to thank Dr. Zimmerman and Courtney with the UnityPoint Finley Hospital ER, Dr. Wagner and Ann on the surgery floor, and the nurses and staff of Hospice of Dubuque for all of their kind, loving and compassionate care of Tom.

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

Robert M. Pitz

Robert M. Pitz, 71, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on April 8, 2022 at Sunnycrest Manor.

Private family services will be held at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with military honors to be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Robert was born on June 18, 1950 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Robert and RoseMarie (Walsh) Pitz.

Patricia K. Wemett

Patricia Kathleen Wemett, 83, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on April 20th, 2022, at Stonehill Care Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 25th, 2022, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Trinity Church with Fr. Steve Garner officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 24th, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 1:00 p.m.

Patricia was born on June 28, 1938, daughter of Raphael Vincent and Monica Anna Mae (Richter) Reilly. She was proud to have been a Clarke University graduate.

She married Donald Richard “Dick” Wemett on August 8, 1959. She worked at Eagle Country Market in the 70’s as a cashier, then as a homemaker, and lastly at MaGraw Hill from the mid 90’s until her retirement. Patricia was a member of the Holy Spirit Parish.

Mom always tried to take care of everyone in the family.

She is survived by her children Dan Wemett, Dennis (Karen) Wemett, Donald  Wemett, and daughter-in-law Teresa Mulert Sirks; six grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and siblings Jim Reilly, Sharon (Dave) Ehlinger, and Maureen (Mike) Digman.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Dick”; son, Richard “Dick” Wemett; parents Ray and Monica, and sister-in-law Kay Reilly.

Thank you to the staff at Stone Hill Care Center, especially Norma and Tamisha.

Catherine Manternach

Catherine “Kay” Manternach, 88, of Odessa, Florida, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022, surrounded by family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Church of the Resurrection. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10: 15 a.m., Saturday at the church. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road, is entrusted with arrangements. The Mass will be livestreamed on the funeral home webpage, www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com

Kay was born on March 14, 1934, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Anthony and Dorothy (Lilly) DeMaio. She married Richard Manternach on May 30, 1955, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dubuque. She is survived by her daughter, Amy and Amy’s husband Scott Green, of Odessa, FL., and their son, Ethan; her son, David Manternach, and his daughter, Taylor, of Henderson, NV; and her sister, Letty with husband Joseph Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; and three siblings, Bea Goodmann, Pat McGeeney and Carl DeMaio.

A native of Dubuque, Kay attended high school at the Immaculate Conception Academy of Dubuque. Her junior year, she was hired part-time by Dupaco Credit Union. Following her graduation in 1952, she was hired full time and was named Assistant Treasurer. Kay and Rich crossed paths at a Nativity dance in 1951. They courted for the next four years, getting married in 1955. That same year, Kay left Dupaco and joined Caradco as Assistant to the Advertising Director. Six years later, she became a stay-at-home mom with the birth of her son, David. Ten years later, Rich and Kay gave birth to their second child, Amy. In 1979, when the children were older, Kay went back to work at Bisanz, Drozda and Evitts Insurance becoming a licensed insurance agent five years later. After retiring, Kay volunteered at Stonehill Care Center hosting ice cream socials and various activities for residents. Upon her husband’s death in 2021, Kay moved to Florida to live with her daughter and family. Amy and her mom called everyday a new adventure.

Nothing was more important than Kay’s faith and love of family. She was known for her amazing cooking, avid reading and commitment to friends.

In memory of Kay, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Jacqueline M. Weitz

Jacqueline M. “Jacquie” Weitz, age 96, of Dubuque, passed away at 12:26 p.m., on Monday, April 18, 2022, at her home with her loving family by her side.  To celebrate Jacquie’s life, family and friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 23, 2022, in San Damiano Chapel at Stonehill Care Center, 3485 Windsor Avenue.  Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, in San Damiano Chapel, with Rev. Richard W. Kuhn officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is assisting the family.

Jacquie was born on August 12, 1925, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Melvin F. and Severina M. (O’Neill) Weitz.

When Jacquie was 17 years old she entered the Dominican Congregation from Dubuque on September 6, 1942.  She was received into the Order on February 2, 1944, and received the habit of the Order and the name Cinthia.  She made her first profession on February 3, 1945, and then withdrew from the Congregation on October 17, 1957.  She studied and taught all over the world including in Fribourg, Switzerland, 11 years in the Yukon, Alberta and Ottawa, Canada.  She attended the Dominican University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts from Rosary College of Arts and Sciences and her Doctorate from Universitas Ottaviensis, quite an accomplishment for a woman of her era.  She passionately put her knowledge to use helping the Native people of Canada gain control over the education of their people.  She was the co-author of a policy statement “Indian Control of Indian Education”, helping them to preserve and develop their Indian identity, their languages and their cultures.

She embraced her life in Canada and even traveled to Russia in 1972 to cheer on the Canadian hockey team as they defeated the mighty Russians in The Summit Series.  She was a ground-breaking woman, far ahead of her time.  The work she has done throughout the years to help those in need has improved the lives of countless individuals.  Jacquie was kind, sweet and generous and will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched.

Those left to cherish Jacquie’s memory include

her 7 nieces and nephews,
Jym Ganahl, Columbus, OH,
Jackie (Jack) Williams, Dubuque, IA,
Jeff (Chris) Ganahl, Bloomington, MN,
John (Rae Kaiser) Ganahl, Madison, WI,
Jeanne (Glenn) Lindberg, Grafton, WI,
Joe (Elaine) Ganahl, Brookings, SD
and Julie (Brian) Ostermann, Manhattan, KS;

her 18 great nieces and great nephews;
Lindsey (Mike) Savakinas, Lauren (Jason) Mays, Aaron (Billi) Williams, Adam Williams, Jenny (Dave) Krenn, Angie Ganahl, Matt (Jen) Ganahl, Ross (Erika) Zahour, Katie Zahour, Molly (Dan) Jagla, Julie (Thomas) Leja, Morgan Ganahl, Tim Ganahl, Jessica Ganahl, Robbie Ostermann, John Ostermann, Emily Ostermann, Aloera Ostermann;

and her 19 great great-nieces and great great-nephews;
Aidan, Asher, Elise, Adeline, Liora, Liran and Severina Jo Mays,
Cole, Connor and Corrin Williams,
Evelyn Williams,
Carly, Evan, Bennett and Kellen Krenn,
Jackson and Alex Ganahl,
Logan and Aubrie Zahour,
Amelia and Jacquelyn Rose Leja
and Adley Jagla.

Jacquie was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Nadeyne “Dee” (Robert “Bob”) Ganahl; and a great-nephew, Ryan Ganahl.

Greeting cards and memorials in Jacquie’s memory may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Jacquie Weitz Family.

Phyllis A. Anderson

Phyllis Ann Anderson, 95, of Dubuque, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Luther Manor.

Visitation will be on Monday, April 25, from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service at Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ, 1795 Jackson St., Dubuque. Rev. Dianne Grace (Phyllis was her mentor and special friend) will officiate. Immediately following the funeral there will be a coffee and cookie fellowship held until 1 p.m. at the church. Interment will be private at Linwood Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com. Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Rd. is entrusted with arrangements.

Phyllis was born July 30, 1926 in Muscatine, the daughter of Lysle and Dolores (Bateman) Parkinson. She married Jess W. Anderson on October 18, 1946.

Phyllis was employed as the Executive Secretary for the Selective Service for many years. She was a member of NARFE. Phyllis was a longtime active member of Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ, where she served as President of the Women’s Fellowship, served on the Board, and sang in the choir. Phyllis enjoyed cross stitch, reading, and dearly loved all her canine companions. She always made sure to keep up with current affairs.

Phyllis is survived by a son, J. Warren (Jane) Anderson, of Fort Worth, TX; three grandchildren, James F. Oeth Jr, of Dubuque, Jennifer (Torben) Groth, of Liberty Lake, WA, and Jay Warren Anderson, of Denton, TX; and three great-grandchildren, Martin, Kristoffer (Mariko), and Camilla Groth, of Boston, MA; and two great-great-grandchildren on the way. She is also survived by Marilyn Anderson, of Bedford, TX.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband on January 26, 1998, and her daughter Mavis (James Sr.) Oeth.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immanuel Congregation United Church of Christ.

The family would like to thank the 5th floor staff at Finley Hospital, the staff at Luther Manor, and the staff from Hospice of Dubuque, for making her last days as comfortable as possible.

Timothy A. Clark

Timothy A. “Tac” Clark, age 53, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 18, 2022, at his home.  To celebrate Tim’s life, private family services were held at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery at a later date.

Tim was born on June 3, 1968, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Lewis and Mary (Bresee) Clark.

Tim attended school in Dubuque and graduated from Dubuque Senior High School.  After school, he went to work at the Toll Bridge Inn, Unique Balance and was a long time employee of Gronen Restoration.  He most recently worked for Dittmer Recycling and Hormel Foods.  Tim married Regina (Lester) Pfeiler on July 2, 1994, in Dubuque.  In his free time, Tim enjoyed going fishing, camping, playing horseshoes and listening to rock and roll.  He always had a hacky sack in his pocket to kick around or throw if he needed to get your attention.  Tim was a life long Chicago Bears fan.  He could fix just about anything and rode his bike everywhere, often stopping to find treasures along the way with a 60” TV being one of his greatest finds.  He truly loved spending time with all of his family and especially the grandbabies.  Tim was one of a kind and will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends.

Those left to cherish Tim’s memory include

his wife,
Regina Clark, Dubuque, IA;

his children,
Scarlett (Justin Bond) Vondran, Davenport, IA,
Timothy (Brianna Williams) Clark, Wyoming, IA,
Ambrea Pfeiler, Dubuque, IA
and Gary (Jessica) Pfeiler, Dubuque, IA;

his grandchildren,
Dominic, Serenity, Dylan, Nevaeh, Kayden, Daphnie, Richard and Mason LeRoy, Lily, Parker, Khloe, Malakai and Ruby;

his siblings,
Sherry (Randy) Woolf, Pensacola, FL,
Lewis Clark,
Rosalie (Dennis) Kohl,
Rita (David) Freiburger
and Mary (Paul) Bosveld, all of Dubuque, IA;

and several nieces and nephews.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents; 3 grandchildren, Lucy Joy, Aaron LeRoy and Dean Aaron; 2 brothers, Francis and Ernest; and a nephew, Dean Wooldridge.

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

Howard McCarty, Jr.

Howard “Howie” McCarty Jr. passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2022, after a 5-year battle with cancer.

He was born June 27, 1946, in Chicago, IL the son of Howard Sr. and Mary (Fleming) McCarty. He graduated from Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL, and went on to earn his degree in Political Science from Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. He was united in marriage to Patricia Walensa on May 22, 1976, and she preceded him in death on June 17, 2003. Howard later married Eileen Kedzie on October 10, 2009. He served in the U.S. Army as a Spec 5 in finance, stationed in Thailand. After his honorable discharge in 1971, he began his career in finance and banking. Starting with Continental Bank and after several bank mergers, finishing as the trust dept VP at Bank of America. In 1997, he went to work at Computershare as Chief Compliance Officer until his retirement in 2009.

After retirement, he and Eileen built their home in the beautiful Galena Territory where he became very active in the community. Howard volunteered and served on the Board of Directors for the United Churches of Galena Food Pantry, was a member of the Elks Lodge, and served on the Board of Directors for the Galena Territory from 2016 to 2019. His ‘retirement jobs ‘included tour guide for the Galena Trolley Company and working on the Eagle Ridge North Golf Course. Howard loved golf and his Chicago Cubs. He faithfully followed the Xavier Musketeers and Loyola Ramblers. He will be remembered for his special talent of using his humor and wit to write/tell stories and musings.

Howard is survived by his loving wife, Eileen McCarty, his blended family, Alison (Alex) Baer of Cincinnati OH, Elisa (Ken) Brauer of Batavia Il, Erin (Tim) Brenneman, of Kalona, IA, his grandchildren, Wesley Baer, Evan, and Ethan Brauer, TJ and Peyton Brenneman, siblings, Kathy (McCarty) Carper, of Grays Lake IL, Michael (Cathy) McCarty, of Bettendorf IA, Tim (Diane) McCarty, of Castle Rock, CO, Kevin (Patty) McCarty, of Bartlett, IL, Jim (Adele) McCarty, of Highland Park, IL, and his many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Patricia, and a nephew, Scott McCarty.

A memorial mass will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, April 23, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, LaGrange, IL. Interment will be private. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Grand River Medical Oncology Group, Dr. Mark Hermann, and Tony Heiar (ARNP), as well as Hospice of Dubuque nurses and staff for their loving skilled care on his final journey.

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

Michael J. Brimeyer

Michael J. “Mike” Brimeyer, age 62, of Dubuque, passed away suddenly at 6:37 p.m., on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics with his loving wife by his side.  To celebrate Mike’s life, private family services were held at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date following cremation.

Mike was born on July 21, 1959, in Rickardsville, Iowa, son of Lester and Patricia (Lahey) Brimeyer.

Mike grew up in Rickardsville and attended school in Western Dubuque.  Mike was out one night and, as fate would have it, he met Amelia Heins on her birthday.  They were inseparable from the beginning and would marry on July 19, 2003, at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.  They were truly blessed with 18 wonderful years of marriage.  Mike was employed with the Holiday Inn, Catfish Charlie’s and lastly at the Barrel House as a chef, until health issues led to his early retirement.  Mike loved spending time with his family, and he always took control of the kitchen for all the family holidays.  He also made sure that Amelia was well fed every day.  His cats were his “babies”, and he loved spending time caring for them and playing with them.  Mike also enjoyed taking a car ride and going sight seeing.  Mike will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish Mike’s memory include

his wife,
Amelia Brimeyer, Dubuque, IA;

his step-children,
Tammy Peters, Prairie du Chien, WI,
Missy (Bill Jr.) Sautter, Prairie du Chien, WI,
Tony Hertrampf, West Union, IA
and Doug (Tammy) Hertrampf, Prairie du Chien, WI;

10 step-grandchildren;

10 step great-grandchildren;

his siblings,
Susan (Merlin) Clemen, Dyersville, IA,
Mary (Duane) Heacock, Peosta, IA,
Judy (Ken) Samek, Waterloo, IA,
Richard Brimeyer, Cedar Rapids, IA,
Joanne (Tom) Harper, Chicago, IA,
Carol Peters, Visalia, CA,
Dennis (Regina) Brimeyer, Alpharetta, GA
and Denise (Dave) Heiderscheit, Cedar Rapids, IA;

16 nieces and nephews and 7 great-nieces and great-nephews.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Brimeyer and Patricia McCann; and a brother, David Brimeyer.

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

Shirley A. Winkler

Shirley A. Winkler, age 89, of Lancaster, WI, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2022, at Grant Regional Hospital.  She was born on August 1, 1932, in Liberty Township to Lester and Flossie (Latham) Martin.  She married Harlan A. Winkler on August 20, 1957, and together they raised 7 children on their family farm east of Lancaster.

Shirley expressed her love through her cooking and her baking.  She was a hard worker who took pride in all she did.  Her hobbies included gardening, refinishing furniture, and embroidering.  She loved caring for her flowers, our family pets, and had a great sense of humor.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan; son, Gregory Winkler; and her brother, Glen Martin, of Stitzer, WI.

Surviving are her 6 children, Joan (Anthony) Doheny, Eugene, OR, Kristin Winkler, Lancaster, WI, Jamie  Shahidehpour, Naperville, IL, Brian Winkler and Kevin Winkler, both of Lancaster, WI, and Gina Winkler, East Dubuque, IL; her 5 grandchildren, Brittany MacGill, Adam Doheny, and Dustin, Ryan and Andrew Shahidehpour; her 2 great-grandchildren, Ian and Kate MacGill; and her sister, Rethel Schuppener, Stitzer, WI.

As per Shirley’s wishes, a private family service will be held at a later date.  Any condolences, or other expressions of sympathy may be sent directly to Kristin Winkler, 702 South Washington Street, Apt. E12, Lancaster, WI, 53813.

Shirley’s family wishes to extend their gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Lancaster Health Services, Lancaster EMS, and to the Grant Regional Hospital for their exceptional care and concern which they provided.  We’d like to extend a very sincere thank you to all for their kindness and support.

Online condolences for Shirley’s family may be left at www.tristatecremationcenter.com

Ann M. LeConte

Ann M. (Heitz) LeConte, 92, of Dubuque, IA, died Saturday, April 16, 2022, at MercyOne Hospital, Dubuque, of natural causes.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 at St. Joseph Key West Church with Fr. Rodney Allers officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 22nd, 2022 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 4:00 p.m.

She was born on Nov. 13, 1929, in Dubuque, IA, daughter of Loras & Blanche (Nagel) Heitz. Upon graduation from high school Ann was employed at Interstate Power Company.

She married Richard J. LeConte on Aug. 26, 1950, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Dubuque. Together they farmed until Richard’s death in 1985. Ann continued farming with her son, Rick, until the day of her death.

She enjoyed family gatherings with children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a longtime member of St. Joseph Parish, Key West. Her faith and family were very important to her.

She is survived by her daughter, Diane (Ron) Clemen; her sons, Rick (Paula Dixon) LeConte, Ron (Lu) LeConte, and Robert (Janet) LeConte.

Ann is also survived by grandchildren & great grandchildren: Jennifer (Russ) Demmer, Carter & Garret; Jason (Kellie) Clemen, Ava & Landon; Jolene (Kollin) Ehlinger, Adeline & Abigail; Stephanie (Steve) Valentine, Sierra (Evan Straw), Sidney & Ashley; Matthew (Rita Hunt) Kremer, Charlie; Tony (Emily) LeConte, Drew, Allison, Alex & Brandon; Eric (Emilly Althaus) LeConte, Eleanor & Edith; Curtis (Abbie Fleckenstein) LeConte, Clara; Lindsay LeConte; Megan (Spencer) Adams, Morgan, Dylan & Hayden; Bailey (Alex) Pence; Hannah (Cameron) Scott. Siblings: brother, Bruce (Mary Lou) Heitz; brothers & sisters-in-law: Darlene O’Rourke; Paul O’Rourke; Leonard (Doris) LeConte.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sharon, 2015; son-in-law (Melvin Kremer); brother & sister-in-law, Carl & Joan Heitz; brothers & sisters-in-laws, Patrick O’Rourke, Mary Jane O’Rourke, Loras (Mary Jane) LeConte.

Calvin W. Boland

Calvin W. Boland, 91, of Asbury, died Friday, April 15, 2022.  Visitation will be from 9:15 to 10:15 am Saturday, April 23 at St. Peter Lutheran Church followed by the funeral service at 10:30 am.  Inurnment will be in St. John Cemetery, Bellevue, Iowa, where Military Rites will be accorded by the American Legion Bellevue Post 273.

Cal was born February 8, 1931, in Laurens County, South Carolina, son of Llewellyn and Nellie Boland.

Cal was a banker through and through from the time the banker in his hometown came to the high school looking for a student who would be a good employee.  Cal accepted the job and worked in the bank until he joined the Navy on November 30, 1950.

His most significant assignment in the Navy (for three years and three months) was aboard the USS Virgo-AKA 20 which carried ammunition from Sasebo, Japan to Korea.  The discharge papers state he was a storekeeper.

He began working for Bank of America in 1955.  He worked in various branches in the San Francisco Area, the Caribbean Region, the Philippines and Jakarta, Indonesia.

After retiring from Bank of America, he was employed by the FDIC in Des Moines and Chicago from 1985 to 1996.  He served as treasurer of the condo association for over 10 years during his retirement in Florida.

Cal spent a lot of time exercising, reading, watching football and baseball, but his favorite sport was golf; both watching and playing.  Cal enjoyed life and appreciated his friends and family.

Cal is survived by his wife, Alice, his brothers, Euel and Karon (wife Belinda); in laws, Bob and Jane Heinsen of Urbandale and Neill Yeager of Asbury and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister in law, Ellen Boland; sister in law, Judy Yeager, in laws Alvin “Slim” and Mary Ann Clasen, Les and Marilyn Yeager; and father and mother in law, Albert K.S.  and Mae Yeager.

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

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Dubuque or a charity of your choice.

Marvin F. Jorgensen

Marvin F. Jorgensen, 91, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, April 16, 2022, at his home.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2 P.M., Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.  There is no visitation.  Burial will be in the Andrew, Iowa Cemetery, at a later date.

Marvin Frederick Jorgensen was born on August 4, 1930 in Perry Township, Jackson County, Iowa, to Peter J. and Margaret L. (Hoffmann) Jorgensen.  He was a 1948 graduate of Andrew High School and then served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955.  He married Gloria Lea Taylor on July 12, 1957 at Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew, Iowa.  Four children were born to this union, Randy, Roger, Shari and James.

Upon receiving an honorable discharge, Marvin went to work for the county home as a farm hand.  He then worked for 27 years for Lamborn Construction in Maquoketa, and lastly for Jackson County as a mechanic for nine years.  He retired on January 1, 1993.

Marvin was a member of the Timber City American Legion Post #75, and a lifetime member of the Maquoketa VFW Post #3633 O’Connor-Regenwether.  He fully enjoyed retirement and doing things he loved to do such as woodworking, gardening, bowling, fishing, deer hunting, spending time with his family, canning and baking, and the annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Gloria Jorgensen of Maquoketa, IA; children, Randy Jorgensen of Oklahoma City, OK, Shari Jorgensen of Maquoketa, IA, and Jim (Lin) Jorgensen of Elwood, IA; 6 granchildren, Melissa (Chris), Adam (Alicia), Megan, Lisa, Taylor and Gracie; and 5 great-grandchildren, Arianna, Addison, Chase, Garrison, and Baylee.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Roger, and nine siblings Thelma, Carl, Glenn, Henry, Lorraine, Raymond, Helen, Gladys and Bob.

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

Charlene M. Riniker