Obituaries Archive

Evelyn M. Kaiser

Evelyn M. (Brant) Kaiser, 93, of Dubuque, passed away on June 17th, 2021, at Luther Manor in Dubuque.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2021, at the Church of the Resurrection with Father Phillip Gibbs officiating. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Monday June 21, at the church. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. A live stream of the funeral mass will be on the funeral home Facebook page.

Evelyn was born on July 17, 1927, in Potosi, WI the daughter of August and Elizabeth (Stohlmeyer) Brant. She married Vincent J. Kaiser on May 18th, 1948, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler, WI. He preceded her in death on April 2nd, 1997.

Evelyn worked in the food department for the Dubuque Community School District, serving in school cafeterias.

She belonged to #1282 court Dubuque CDA. She was a proud member of the Catholic Order of Foresters #228 for 73 years, and a member of the Church of the Resurrection.

Evelyn is survived by her children Joanne Kaiser of Dubuque, Jeff (Beth) Kaiser of Dubuque, and Judy (Karey) Garringer of Iowa City; 2 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter; Sisters Rita Sedbrook of Glen Haven, WI, and Jeanette (Bob) Brandt of Kieler, WI; Brothers Joseph (Jacklan) Brant of Potosi, WI, and James Brant of Cuba City, WI; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, granddaughter Latia; brothers Clifford (Evelyn), Harold, Donald (Dorothy), Vince (Abby), Charles (Anne), Virgil (Teresa) (Jeannie), and twin brothers in infancy; In-laws Jerry (Lucille) Kaiser, Sr. Helen Kaiser, Mert (Jane) Kaiser, Lillian (Joe) Salzmann, Esther (Fran) Busch, Don Sedbrook, and Kathy Brant.

Evelyn wished to send a special thanks for the loving care from her two daughters, sister, brothers, and in-laws. Also, for special nieces and friends who were always there for her. A very special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque, especially Jennifer F, Niki, Julie, Jan, and Peggy, and Luther Manor staff for the wonderful care they gave to Evelyn.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

Inez A. Pancratz

Inez A. Pancratz, 91, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Bethany Home with her loving family by her side.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 18th, 2021, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 2:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 19th, 2021, at St. Joseph Key West Church with Msgr. Lyle Wilgenbusch officiating. Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery, Sylvia Switch. A live stream of the funeral mass will be on the funeral home Facebook page.

Inez was born on September 25, 1929, in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of James and Margaret (Laughlin) Donahue.

She married LeRoy Pancratz on September 28, 1949, at Assumption Church, Sylvia Switch in Zwingle. They were married just shy of 70 years before LeRoy preceded her in death on August 24, 2019.

Inez was a hard worker her whole life. She taught at the Franklin one room school for 2 years. She then worked side by side with LeRoy milking cows as well as numerous jobs outside the home while raising their 7 kids.

Inez enjoyed many interests: playing euchre, gardening, fishing, Sunday drives, neighborhood parties especially the Kutsch Christmas party, picnics after Sunday Mass and the county fair. She was a great cook, cinnamon rolls with Conway Twitty are a great memory to siblings. She also was a 2nd mom to many; always looking out for all kids who came through here door. Her faith was very important.

She was a member of Dubuque Theresians, Morning Hope and Sylvia Switch Rosary Society. She was a proud graduate of Holy Rosary High School.

Mom was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Children: Mary Jo (Wayne Beecher) Pancratz, Joyce (Richard) Veach, Tim (Mary Kay) Pancratz, Randy “Whitey” (Diane) Pancratz, Judy (Craig) Wurdinger, and Peggy (Dennis) Denlinger. Seventeen grandchildren: Amberai, Luke, Tyler, Melanie, Wes, Danny, Elizabeth, Molly, Arianne, Brett, Anna, Kelly, Ben, Jenna, Becca, Rachel, and Sam. Fifteen great grandchildren with two on the way; sister-in-law Lillian Kies; her best friend Eleanor Schueller; along with many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents; her husband LeRoy; her son Leo Pancratz; Siblings Anna Marie Donahue, Monica Pancratz and Rev. Joseph Donahue.

An Inez Pancratz memorial fund has been established or memorials may be given to Bethany Employee Appreciation Fund.

We will be forever grateful to all the Bethany Home staff! Your love and care of our parents was exceptional! We are so thankful they chose Bethany Home because it truly is home. A special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque especially Melanie for her love and guidance these past 16 months for Inez.

Mary Beth Willenbring

Mary Beth Willenbring, 66, of Dubuque died Monday, June 14, 2021.  Visitation will be from 3 to 8 pm Friday, June 18 at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory where there will be a parish wake service at 3 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of the Nativity and will be live streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home Facebook page.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Cascade.

Mary Beth was born July 20, 1954 in Cascade, Iowa, daughter of Donald and Marian (Knepper) Kearney.

She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1972.  Mary Beth worked in the banking industry for 35 years, retiring from Dubuque Bank and Trust in 2017.

Mary Beth enjoyed decorating her home and flower gardens.  She enjoyed her social connections that she developed throughout her life.  If she didn’t know you, she knew someone who did.

Family was very important to Mary Beth.  She was a loving wife and mother; and absolutely adored her grandchildren.  She loved spending her time attending her grandchildren’s events.  She also had a special place in her heart for her cat, Betsy.

She is survived by her husband, Patrick Willenbring of Dubuque; three sons, Daniel (Shannon) Kane of Dubuque, Christopher (Kelly White) Klein of Peosta and Peter (Stephanie) Klein of Peosta; five grandchildren, Daniel and Mia Kane; Caleb and Carson Klein; and Benjamin Klein.

She is also survived by her siblings, Allan (Vickie) Kearney, Linda Gernes, Jan Kearney-Wheeler, Colleen Kirkwood, Donna Beaman, Sheila Pillard, Sherri (Rick) Treanor, Kevin (Lisa) Kearney, Joyce (Chuck) Pastene, Joe Kearney, Terry (Angie) Kearney and Jeff (Karla) Kearney; brothers and sisters in law, Rosanne (John Pape) Kelchen, Mary Kelchen, Jim (Jennifer) Willenbring, Joan (Ron) Ronnebaum, and Joe (Marilyn) Willenbring; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Father and Mother in law, Cyril and Anastasia Willenbring; and four brothers in law, Fred Gernes, Joe Pillard, Lloyd and Gene Kelchen.

A Mary Beth Willenbring Memorial Fund has been established.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staffs at Mayo Clinic and Mercyone Dubuque for all of their care.

Thomas J. Engler

Thomas Joseph Engler, formerly of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Sunday, June 6th 2021, in Woodville, WI, surrounded by family.

On the crisp day of March 16 in 1946, he was welcomed by Sylvester “Les” & Helen (Ernzen) Engler as their firstborn son, in Dubuque, Iowa. Full of mischief and energy, he grew up happily on their farm with his four siblings. He graduated from Wahlert High School in 1964.  While at Wahlert, Tom was part of the choir selected to perform at the World’s Fair in New York.

Always full of wanderlust, Tom joined the United States Air Force in June 1966 at the age of 20, and served for four years, including a tour in Pakistan, achieving the rank of Sergeant.  After honorably completing his duty to his country, Tom attended and then graduated from Loras College, 1973. While attending Loras, Tom met Nancy D. (Winders) Engler. Tom and Nancy wed on December 30th, 1972 in Dubuque, Iowa. He worked in banking his whole life, starting at the Bank of Hanover, IL, and working at several other banks throughout the country.  Most recently, he retired from Community Resource Bank in Roseville, MN.

Tom was most known for his sense of humor, compassion and his knowledge of trivia. His many hobbies included: golfing, reading, watching sports, playing cards (especially Euchre), crossword puzzles, and being “punny”.

Tom valued family above all else.  He coached many of his children’s sports teams. He always supported and cheered on their many endeavors. Tom viewed his children and grandchildren as his greatest accomplishments.

After retiring, Tom and Nancy fulfilled their dream of traveling the country and spending time with their grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy D. Engler of Woodville, WI, their children, Brian (Tammy) Engler of Higganum, CT, Russell (Jodi) Engler of Woodville, WI, Traci Engler of Winona, MN, Jasmine Engler of Saint Paul, MN, & Joe (Tracy) Engler of Brook Park, MN, as well as their grandchildren, Alexander & Chloe Engler; Benjamin, Elsie, & Franki Engler; Jonathan Engler; Henry, Easton, and Letti Tudahl; Gwendolynn Engler. As well as his siblings: Carol Schiller of Keomah Village, IA, Judy (Roger) Heiderscheit of Holy Cross, IA, Nancy Clark of Dubuque, IA and Kevin Engler of Dubuque, IA. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Dolores Winders of Arizona, and in-laws Dennis (Cynthia) Winders of Arizona, Jean Winders of Dubuque, IA, Mike (Mary) Winders of Baxter, IA, & Karen Winders of Arizona, and many extended family and friends.

He was preceded in passing by his father and mother, Sylvester & Helen Engler, of Rickardsville, IA, as well as his brother-in-law, Dan Schiller.

The family would like to thank Adoray Hospice, and Western Wisconsin Health, for their exceptional comfort and care.  A Celebration of Life will be on July 7, 2021 at O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Baldwin with visitation at 1pm and service at 2pm.

Jerry W. Smith

Jerry William Smith, 81, of Dubuque, died Monday, June 14, 2021, at Luther Manor in Dubuque, after several years battling cancer and Parkinson’s disease.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am, Monday, June 21, 2021 at Tri-State Community Church, 12937 Derby Grange Rd., Dubuque.

The funeral service for Jerry will immediately follow the visitation at 11:00 am Monday at the church with Pastor Jack Redmond officiating. Burial will be in Asbury Cemetery. The service will be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com.

Jerry was born March 31, 1940, in Sumner, IA, the son of Carl and Shirley (McIntyre) Smith. In 1946, he attended school in Donnan, a country school (Windsor #3) near Hawkeye, the same school his mother attended. Jerry attended West Union North High School, where he graduated May 29, 1958. He went on to study two years at Iowa State University from 1958 – 1961, with a concentration in physics, later completing his degree at Clarke University in the spring of 1990 with his Bachelors in Computer Science.

Jerry began working at Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids as a computer operator while his future wife, Betty Peterson, worked in the library. They later attended a YMCA/YWCA dance together, which developed into their getting married on October 10, 1964. Jerry also worked at CyCare as a computer operator and then later for APAC in insurance sales.

He was known for his genuine kindness. Jerry never said a bad word about anyone and appreciated peoples’ differences. He enjoyed family history/genealogy, learning about foreign languages and cultures, traveling the United States, and playing postcard chess with people from other countries. He also had a vast collection of books. Most of all, Jerry loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren so much.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Smith of Dubuque; daughter, Kathy (Pat) Connolly; granddaughter, Nicole (Jacob) Bahl; great-grandson, George Bahl; great-grandson, Arthur Bahl; daughter, Linda (Maureen McDermott) Smith; granddaughter, Kim (Linas) Saulys; great-granddaughter, Vaiva Saulys; great-grandson, Dovas Saulys; son, Ken (Chi) Smith; granddaughter, Anna Smith; granddaughter, Sophia Smith; son, Bryan (Martha) Smith; granddaughter, Emily (fiancé, Austin Bostic) Smith; granddaughter, Bethany Smith; granddaughter, Vivian Smith; daughter, Sandra (Jamie) Leick; granddaughter, Leah Leick; grandson, Andrew Leick; brother, Dennis (Jane) Smith of Ames, IA; sister-in-law, Arlene Smith of Onalaska, WI; and brother, Kevin (Kristin DeNike) Smith of Bettendorf, IA.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Steve and Donald; one sister, Judy; and his in-laws, Clifford and Goldie Peterson.

The family would like to extend a great appreciation to Hospice of Dubuque, Paramount Ambulance and the entire staff at Luther Manor.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

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

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

Timothy M. Dahl III

Timothy M. Dahl III, age 19, of Dubuque, passed away at 6:40 p.m., on Monday, June 14, 2021, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.  To celebrate Tim’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  To honor Tim’s life, funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at 7:00 p.m., on Friday at Behr Funeral Home, with Deacon John Stierman officiating.

Tim was born on June 25, 2001, in Peoria, Illinois, son of Timothy M. Dahl Jr. and Amanda (Peters) Dahl.

Tim graduated from Dubuque Senior High School, Class of 2020, making his family extremely proud.  He was a sweet person who loved being with his family and friends, listening to music and being outside any chance he got.  Tim has been taken from us far too soon.  We will miss him dearly, but take some comfort in knowing that he is now resting peacefully, free of the health challenges he has faced throughout his short life.

Those left to cherish Tim’s memory include

his parents,
Amanda (DeAngelo) Jones, Dubuque, IA
and Timothy (fiancé Judy) Dahl Jr., Florida;

his brother,
Patrick (Olivia Lange) Dahl, Dubuque, IA;

his maternal grandfather,
Darrell Peters, Peoria, IL;

his paternal grandfather,
Timothy M. (Hyo Son) Dahl Sr., Colona, IL;

his maternal aunts,
Missi Bonin, Peoria, IL
and Tighler Peters, Germantown Hills, IL;

his paternal aunt and uncle,
Elizabeth Nauman and David Wood, Peoria, IL;

and his cousins,
Evan, Brooklyn, Abby, Jonathan, Thomas and David.

Tim was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Karen Sue Peters; and his paternal grandmother, Janet Dahl.

Tim’s family would like to thank his extended family at Hills and Dales for all of their years of care and friendship, he truly loved all of you.

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

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

Sr. Therese Mackin, BVM

Sister Therese Mackin, BVM (Jeremy), 93, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

Private funeral services will be Monday, June 21, 2021. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by virtual visitation. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 a.m. Services are private due to COVID-19 restrictions. All services may be viewed through live videostream at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bvmsisters/.

Sister Therese ministered at Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, as an associate professor of speech/drama, dean of students, director of planned giving, coordinator and director of development, vice president of institutional advancement, assistant to the president and executive vice president. She served as an elementary teacher at St. Anthony in Dubuque, Iowa, as well as in Council Bluffs, Iowa; Omaha, Nebr.; and Boulder, Colo.

She was born on May 4, 1928, in St. Anthony, Iowa, to John and Josephine (Welch) Mackin. She entered the BVM congregation Sept. 8, 1950, from Sacred Heart Parish, St. Anthony, Iowa. She professed first vows on March 19, 1953, and final vows on July 16, 1958.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers John, Thomas, James, Joseph, Gerald and William Mackin; and a sister Mary Mackin.  She is survived by nieces, nephews, and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 70 years.

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

Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home, 100 N 6^th St., Bellevue, Iowa 52031 is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley M. Nugent

Shirley M. Nugent Henning, 84, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa.

A private graveside service and burial celebrating Shirley’s life will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa.  A public visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M., Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

Shirley Marie Gilmore was born on March 31, 1937, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Ralph and Selma (Miller) Gilmore.  In her early years she was educated in Elwood and then graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1955.  She married Walter “Wally” Nugent on June 30, 1957 in Maquoketa, Iowa.  Two children were born to this union, Brenda and Brent.  Walter preceded her in death on February 17, 1969.  In September of 1972, she married Ronnie Henning and one child, Brian was born to this union.  Ronnie preceded her in death in April of 1978.

Shirley had worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa for a short time prior to her marriage to Walter.  She then became a housewife and farmed with “Wally” until his death.  Upon his passing, she worked for Hermes Auto and Upholstery and JCPenney’s until her retirement.

Shirley enjoyed bird watching, fishing, and watching sports, especially basketball and the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Brenda (Vern) Hermes of Maquoketa, IA, Brent (Sheila) Nugent of Maquoketa, IA, and Brian Henning of Maquoketa, IA; 4 grandchildren, Jolene (Mathias) Dague, Michael (Emily) Hermes, Megan (James) Mead, and Deidra (Aaron) Koppes; and 5 great-grandchildren with one on the way.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walter, and her husband Ronnie.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Shirley M. Nugent Henning memorial fund has been established.

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

Betty J. Phillips

Betty J. Phillips, 88, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at Stonehill Care Center.

Services will be on June 28 at 10 AM  at St. Luke’s Methodist Church.  A Celebration of Life will be held on June 29 at the Fannie Stout House from 4 to 6 PM.  This is in lieu of visitation.

Arrangements entrusted to Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com

Betty was born July 20, 1932 in Blanchard, IA, the daughter of Templeton and Elizabeth (Noble) Rice. She married Carol L. Phillips on June 24, 1956. He preceded her in death on April 25, 2004.

Betty graduated with her BS in Nursing from University of Iowa in 1955. She went on to earn a MA in Counseling and Guidance from Loras College in 1976 and completed Doctoral course work in Education at Iowa State University.

She was employed at NICC in Peosta as the Placement & Financial Aid Officer for 22 years, and as part-time instructor in the Business & Communication Department. She was an instructor at Finley Hospital School of Nursing and Associate Director.  She worked as a part-time staff  nurse at Finley Hospital and Hazel Green Hospital for several years. She was an Instructor and Clinical Supervisor at St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids.  She began her career as a staff nurse at Rohlf Memorial Clinic in Waverly, IA and  University of Iowa Hospitals.

Betty was active in professional organizations.   Including Women in Management as chapter President, National Vice-President and President; Women’s Leadership Network; Iowa Community College Student Services Association as President; Iowa Association of Financial Aid Administrators; Dubuque Community Schools to Work Committee; and Community & Schools Together (TRIHRA Representative). Betty was also listed in Who’s Who in Education.

She was involved with many civic organizations.  She served on the Board of Directors for Hospice of Dubuque and American Cancer Society.  She worked with Friendship Force and the Sister City Commission.

She was a member of St. Luke’s Methodist church for over 50 years. At St. Luke’s, she served on a variety of different committees and as Historian and Archivist.  She was a member of PEO, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, American Legion Auxiliary, and Order of the Eastern Star.

Betty enjoyed reading, cooking, eating and dining, and drinking wine on the patio with her friends.  She liked traveling in the U.S. and Europe.

Betty is survived by two daughters, Laura Phillips, of Aiken, SC, and Amy (Frank Haskett) Phillips-Haskett of Thornton, CO; her grandchild Tacoa Elizabeth Allen, of Aiken, SC; and her good friend, Gary Bechtel.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Denver (Isabelle) Nuckolls and Dr. Melvin (Arlene) Nuckolls; and one great nephew.

The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Tiffany Windows Fund, 1199 Main St., Dubuque, IA 52001; Nursing Scholarships at the University of Iowa Foundation and Dubuque County Human Society.

Maria White

Maria White, age 71, died Sunday April 5, 2020, at Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa following a brief illness.

A public visitation will be held from 9:30 – 11:00 am Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello where a Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 11:00 am.  Rev Paul Baldwin will officiate.

She is survived by her husband Jerry, her 3 children: Anthony (Stacy) & Andrew (Anna) White, both of Monticello and Angela (James Albrecht) White of Cedar Rapids, IA. She is also survived by her grandson Joshua White, step-grandchildren, Sabrynn Dague & Hannah Albrecht, her brother Joseph Schutz of Woodstock IL, her brother-in-law, Joseph White of Minneapolis, MN along with nieces and nephews.

Maria was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws, Cyril & Marion White, and in laws, Judy and John White and Rosemary Schutz.

Cards, letters and memorials may be mailed to the family in care of Kramer Funeral Home, PO Box 791, Monticello, IA 52310.  A Maria White Family Art Scholarship was established and memorials are preferred.

Maria’s complete obituary is posted at www.kramerfuneral.com where online condolences may be left for the family.

Ronald W. Oglesby

Ronald W. Oglesby, age 90, of Dubuque passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15th, 2021, at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Rodney Allers officiating. Family and friends may gather after 12:00 p.m. at the church until time of mass. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors by the Iowa Army National Guard. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Ron was born April 19, 1931, son of William C. and Marvel Oglesby. He was also known as Pints. He served stateside in the Army during the Korean War. In 1957 Ronnie married Marlene McCarthy of Bernard, Iowa.

Ron worked most of his life caring for a Jersey dairy herd. With the help of Marlene, their seven children, grandchildren, sons-in-law, a number of nephews, neighbors, and others he built a successful dairy farm outside of Bernard.

Ron enjoyed the life of farming, spending time with family, hunting, attending gun shows, playing cards, and reading a good book.  His skills were many. He could fix anything without spending money using black electrical tape. Family and friends will have fond memories of Ron’s ability to tell stories about people, places, and things he did.

Many people will miss Ronnie’s youthful spirit and captivating tales.

Loved ones are grateful for this man’s life and hard work. Surviving family members include his wife Marlene, his daughters Sylvia (Craig) Faust, Juliana Oglesby, Marie (Troy) Winder, Laura (Joe) Nauman, Rosanne (Steve) Becker, and son Perry.

Ron was preceded in death by his daughter Rhonda Oglesby and three sisters, Jean (Calvin) Dutka, Ruth (Cletus) Apel, and June (Vince) Owens.

Lilian L. Knake

Lillian L. (Kilburg) Knake, 92, of Bellevue, passed away on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue.  Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Friday, July 2, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue.  Family will greet friends 9:00 am – 10:30 am, also Friday, July 2, 2021 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue prior to Mass.  Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the St. Joseph Bellevue – Sts. Peter & Paul Springbrook Facebook page, on their You Tube Channel and on Bellevue Cable TV Channel 37.

Lillian was born on April 27, 1929, the daughter of Anthony and Rosella (Feller) Kilburg.  She married Cletus Stillmunkes on January 27, 1948.  They had two children before Cletus passed away on November 21, 1950.  On October 27, 1951, she married Albert “Bud” Knake and they were blessed with 3 more children.  Bud and Lillian have been a team that for almost 70 years farmed together, raised their kids and grandkids, involved themselves in the community, and cheered for the Bellevue Comets, Iowa Hawkeyes, and Chicago Cubs.

Lillian loved life on the farm and could do everything from running the machinery to feeding the baby kitties she always kept in the barn. Lillian loved talking on the phone and playing cards. She always had a deck in her purse just in case she could pull together a game. But Lillian’s greatest enjoyment was watching her children and grandchildren play sports.  She was their biggest encourager, and never missed a game.  She was always ready to report the points of each player and offer a treat after the game.

Lillian will leave a legacy of love, grace, and patience.  She had great Faith and was a positive and consistent presence for her family and all her friends.  While she will be greatly missed, her family is very thankful for the 92 years she spent on earth, and knows that she is setting up her card games in Heaven.

Survivors include her husband, Albert “Bud” Knake; children, Donna Mueller, Mike (Kathy) Knake, Patrick (Lori) Knake, Penny (Charles) Medinger; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; siblings, Leanna Sieverding, Mary Anna Sprank, Frieda Ernst, Larry (Julie) Kilburg, Pat Ernst, and Betty (Duane) Ernst; a sisters in-law, Marilee Kilburg and Minnie Knake; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Dan Knake; a grandson, Corey Mueller; siblings and in-laws, Orville (Ivis) Kilburg, Eldon Sieverding, Peter Sprank, Sylvester “Jim” Kilburg, Cletus (Linda) Kilburg, Donald Ernst, Greg Ernst, Rosemary (Orville) Roling; Hank (Connie) Knake, Ed (Betty) Knake, Eliza (Bill) Meyer, Meta Arrington, Mary (Wayne) Young, Ella (Tom) Chantos; and Dena (Eldon) Glunz.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Lillian’s memory.

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

Ronald F. Hasken

Ronald F. Hasken, 77, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation, Dubuque, IA.  He was born on September 7, 1943 in Havre de Grace, Maryland to Edgar and Mary Fay (Zeal) Hasken.

Ron grew up in Galena, IL.  He graduated from Galena High School in 1961.  After high school he attended Loras College in Dubuque, IA where he received a degree in accounting.  He began working at John Deere Dubuque Works on January 19, 1970 in Parts Distribution.  After completing college Ron worked towards becoming a supervisor in the plant.  He finished his career at John Deere in the Purchasing Department and retired on December 31, 2001.

Ron married Mary Johnette “Butchie” Kane on June 12, 1965 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, IL.  Ron enjoyed spending afternoons on the golf course, going for pontoon rides on Apple Canyon Lake, going to auctions with good friends, and cheering on his beloved Chicago Bears.

Ron was preceded in death by his father Edgar Hasken; his brother Rick Hasken; his sister-in-law Anne (Carl) Taylor; and his brother-in-law John Kane.

Ron is survived by his mother Mary Fay Hasken of Galena, IL; his wife Mary Johnette “Butchie” of East Dubuque, IL; his daughter Patrice (Brian) Kuhn of Galena, IL; his son Paul (Kelli) Hasken of Castle Rock, CO; his son Scott (Carrie) Hasken of Vestavia, AL; his sister Sandra Hasken of Dubuque, IA; his sister Janice Harris of Lomita, CA; his sister Jackie (Chuck) Werner of Galena, IL; his sister-in-law Roxann Hasken of Galena, IL; his sister-in-law Dee Kane of Dubuque, IA; his grandchildren Ben (Emma), Katie, Emma, Matthew, Sammy, and Olivia, his great-granddaughter Charlie, and his nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation for the wonderful care Ron received.

A visitation and memorial service will be held at a later date at Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL.

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to go to the East Dubuque Library Foundation.

On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com.©

Robert L. Smart

Robert “Bob” Lee Smart, 85, of Dubuque, died Friday, June 11, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:15 am Tuesday June 15, 2021 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

The Funeral Service for Bob will be 11:30 am Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Derek Rosenstiel officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque. The service will be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com.

Robert was born May 31, 1936, in Scales Mound, IL, the son of William E. and Leona E. Wasmund Smart. On April 28, 1956, he married Carol Ann Peebles at Zion Lutheran Church in Schapville, IL.

He graduated from Scales Mound High School in 1954.

He worked as a Service Manager for Lime Rock Springs Co.

He was a member of  Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.  He enjoyed working on cars, fixing everything and was a fan of AM radio.

Survivors include his wife, Carol; one daughter, Stacey S. Tittle of Dubuque; two sons, Steven L. Smart of Thailand, and Michael D. (Timothea) Smart of Helena, MT; and several special friends including, Bob, Kelly, Allison, and Adam Curtis and Cindy Henkel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother-in-law, Wayne (Eileen) Peebles.

A special thank you to the OR and ICU staff and Doctors at MercyOne for their care of Bob and Hospice of Dubuque.

Memorials have been established for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Dubuque County Humane Society.

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

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

Janet Dwane

Janet Dwane, 78, of Dubuque passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, June 9, 2021 with family by her side. Visitation will be held at St, Anthony Catholic Church on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from 09:00-10:30, immediately followed by the service at 10:30. Committal prayers will follow in the chapel at Linwood Cemetery, and burial afterwards. Mass will be live-streamed on the St. Anthony Catholic Church YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/SaintAnthonyDubuque

Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home, 2659 John F. Kennedy Road, Dubuque, is assisting the family.

Janet was born September 29th, 1942 in Dubuque, Iowa daughter of Edward and Ermelinda (Schlickman) Travis, where she lived almost all of her life, living a few years in “the basement” in Hazel Green, Wisconsin after marriage to John Dwane, until moving back to Dubuque with John and their, then, three young children. She graduated from Dubuque Wahlert High School and worked 34 years at Finley Hospital, retiring as a Patient Care Tech in 2009.

She enjoyed cheering on the Chicago Cubs, as well as listening to the song “Go Cubs Go”. Kenny Rogers, The Carpenters, Abba, and the Mama Mia soundtrack rounded out the pleasurable listening experience. Not to mention Christmas music knew no season.

Other interests she shared with family and friends included card games, especially Euchre and King’s Corner, as well as games of Yahtzee, crafting of macramé, cross stitch, attending craft shows, watching Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, playing miniature golf, and eating pretzel bites at the mall. In fact, she enjoyed food so much, after eating lunch she might ask “What are we doing for supper?”

She also took pleasure in taking walks with others in around her neighborhood, as well as the occasional hike at E.B. Lyons and Swiss Valley, the Port of Dubuque, and the arboretum. She collected many things dolphin and Pepsi-themed.  Among her adventures in travel, accompanied by like-individuals,  were Japan, Ireland, Virginia, Kansas, Omaha, New Mexico, Disney World and Washington D.C., She also took great pleasure in the company of her grandkids.

One of her favorite sayings when one entered a room was “Pull up a chair and sit on the floor”.  For the past decades her unique humor extended to entertaining/annoying people with her turkey call and barking sound effects.  Kids and adults alike would laugh, while others gave her the side eye. She found delight in both reactions.

Janet is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, John, five children; Phillip (Angela) Dwane, Manassas, Virginia, Christopher Dwane, Dubuque, Iowa, Colleen Dwane, Dubuque, Iowa, Kerri Dwane, Glendale, Arizona, and Andra (Dwane) Getty, Olathe, Kansas. Seven grandchildren; Theresa, Elizabeth, Joseph, Gabriel, Katharine, Marissa, and Cameron. Two sisters; Joyce Gansen, Dubuque, IA, Jane Swift, Bondurant, IA.  Sister-in-law, Marcella (Engling) Travis. Plus many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Gerald Travis, Jackson “Jack” Travis, James “Jim” Travis, Clyde Travis, sister Jenny Mae (Travis) Engling.

In lieu of flowers a Go Fund Me has been set up in her name; https://gofund.me/04c5d74a

A special thanks from our family to the dedicated nurses of Hospice of Dubuque for the wonderful and personal care taken with our loved one and keeping her comfortable during her final days, especially Alysa. As well as the extended care provided these past few years by family members, John, Christopher, and Colleen.