Obituaries Archive

Rex E. Hennenfent

Rex Eugene Hennenfent, 86, of Dubuque died Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Luther Manor in Dubuque. He was a man who loved his family and dedicated his life to his wife and children.

Visitation will be from 9:30 am until 10:30 am Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Church of the Resurrection. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Rex’s family.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Rex will be 10:30 am Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Church of the Resurrection with Rev. Msgr. James Miller as the Celebrant. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Dubuque. Military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Post #6 and the Iowa Army National Guard. The mass 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.

Rex was born August 9, 1934, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Eugene Joseph and Marie Rhoades Hennenfent. He spent his childhood helping on the farm. He lost his father at age 13. He attended Picayune and South Henderson grade schools, and Monmouth High School. On April 21, 1964, he was united in marriage to Ellen Mary Thibaudeau in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They resided in Glenview, IL  for six years where Rex and Ellen adopted a beautiful baby, Jane Ellen Hennenfent from the Cradle Society, until moving to Dubuque. The Cradle Society called Rex and Ellen again with a beautiful handsome baby boy, Thomas James Hennenfent, a brother for Jane.

He graduated from Iowa State University in 1956 and served two years as an officer in the US Army Artillery, serving a post war tour in Korea. He also served in the U.S. Army reserves for several years.  He was employed by Pioneer Central Division of Bendix Aviation in Davenport, Iowa, by Container Corporation of America in Research and Development and new product marketing in Chicago for six years, during which time he met his lovely wife, a TWA flight attendant while flying over Notre Dame. He worked for Packaging Corporation of America in Corporate Sales. He then was hired for a Sales Manager position for Dekalb Toy Co. before moving to Dubuque in 1970 as President of Henneco, Inc. for 15 years.

Rex continued to work for Henneco, Inc. the family businesses and care for Jane and Tom while Ellen traveled for W.C.Brown Publishing and Reed Elsivar.

Survivors include his wife, Ellen Mary Hennenfent of Dubuque; two children, Jane Ellen Tyrrell of Chicago and Thomas James Hennenfent of Dubuque; two brothers, Gilbert (Vickie) Hennenfent of Monmouth and Donald (Carmela) Hennenfent; one step-brother, George (Coleen) Owens Jr. of Dallas; two step-sisters, Cathy Owens of CO and Cherrie Owens of CA.

Rex is preceded in death by his father, Eugene Joseph Hennenfent and mother, Marie Hennenfent Owens and step-father, George Owens.

A special thank you to the Hospice of Dubuque team and Diane Eddy for their loving care and support.

Memorials have been established for Hospice of Dubuque and Church of the Resurrection School Capital Campaign.

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

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

Dolores J. Ryan

Dolores J. “Dee” (Gabel) Ryan, age 92, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully at 4:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Stonehill Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.  To celebrate Dee’s life, family and friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m., on Friday, April 16, 2021, at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 2001 Saint Joseph Street. Due to COVID-19 concerns, all who attend will be required to wear a face covering, and are asked to please maintain social distancing practices. To honor Dee’s life, funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 1:00 p.m., on Friday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.  Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is assisting with arrangements.

Dee was born on February 10, 1929, in Dubuque, daughter of George and Josephine (Schmitt) Gabel.
She married Raymond C. “Boz” Ryan on June 5, 1948, at Holy Ghost Church in Dubuque, and together they were blessed with 9 loving children.  Ray sadly preceded her in death on August 4, 1997.  Dee was a full-time wife, mother and homemaker while her 9 children were being raised.  When Dee joined the workforce after her kids were older, she went to work for K-mart in Dubuque for 7 years before being hired away by the Dubuque Community School System.  For 14 years she worked as an associate helping with special education students.  Dee found her job difficult, but very rewarding.  Her background raising her own children was what made her exceptional in what she did day to day at school.  She also worked part-time at Betty Jane Candies gift-wrapping candy during the holidays.  When Ray became ill, she retired to take care of him full-time for several years, honoring a promise they made to each other to remain in their own home through sickness and in health.  In 2004,  Dee moved to Colorado to be closer to her children.  She remained until September 2018, when Dee returned home to her roots in Dubuque.  Dee was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America – Court #1287.  She was a member of a widower’s group in Colorado that was very active group.  They would regularly play cards, pinochle, go sightseeing and take trips.  Dee particularly enjoyed the trip they took to New Mexico together.  She also played cards with her girlfriends for over 30 years, rotating house to house and enjoying the food and hospitality of the hostess.  The food and desserts were always something special during the games.  Dee was an exceptional baker and was known for her desserts and pies and many events were defined by what was for dessert.  Dee was a wonderful woman and we will miss her more than words can express, but take some comfort in knowing that she is now happily reunited with her beloved Boz and her son Jim for all Eternity.

Those left to cherish Dee’s memory include

her children,
John Ryan,  Arvada, CO,
Roxanne (Michael) Schnee, Colorado Springs, CO,
Kenneth Ryan, Lakewood, CO,
Michael Ryan, Montrose, CO,
Patrick (Michelle) Ryan, Arvada, CO,
Catherine Ryan, Littleton, CO,
Mark (Alice) Ryan, Conifer, CO
and Bruce (Jennifer) Ryan, Highlands Ranch, CO;

17 grandchildren;

13 great-grandchildren;

a sister,
Marlene (Jerry “Buzz”) Hird, Dubuque, IA;

3 sisters-in-law,
Nancy Mohr, DeWitt, IA,
Karen Ryan, Cuba City, WI
Mary Ryan, Dubuque, IA;

and 2 brothers-in-law;
Dan (Doris) Ryan, East Dubuque, IL
and Bob Hintgen, East Dubuque, IL.

Dee was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond “Boz” Ryan; a son, James C. Ryan; 3 sisters, Myrt (Joseph) Deckert, Shirley (Raymond) Shireman and Mary Hingtgen; 3 sisters-in-law, Marlene (Richard) Adams, Doris (Gene) Brewer and Darlene (Jerry) Kiley; and 3 brothers-in-law, Larry Mohr, Tom Ryan and Don Ryan.

Dee’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful nurses and staff of both Stonehill and Hospice of Dubuque, for all of the kind and compassionate care they have provided for Dee.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stonehill Care Center or to Hospice of Dubuque in Dee’s name.

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

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

William J. Dunne

William J. “Bill” Dunne, 88 of Dubuque and formerly of Leisure Lake and Andrew, Iowa passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Manor Care in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friends may also call after 9:30 Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Saint Patrick Garryowen Church, Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10:30 with Fr. Phillip Gibbs officiating. Following mass military honors will be accorded by the Iowa Army National Guard and Maquoketa American Legion Post #75. Burial will be at Saint John Cemetery Andrew at a later date.

Bill was born on November 5, 1932 in rural Jackson County near Andrew the son of Joseph and Anna (Stanisha) Dunne. He attended Loras College before entering the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. He married Jean Shanahan on Sept. 7, 1955 at Saint Patrick Garryowen Church and shared 65 years together until Jean’s passing 0n Oct. 31, 2020. He farmed for many years and also owned and operated a trucking business until retirement.

Bill was a member of the American Legion Post #75 in Maquoketa and served on their Honor Guard for funeral details, He also belonged to the Eagles Club in Maquoketa. Bill was proud to have been on the last Honor Flight to Washington from Dubuque.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who also enjoyed woodworking.

He is survived by his children LuAnn (Lee) Streeter, of Maquoketa, Janelle Drake, of Normal, IL, Michael Dunne of Andrew, Mark (Taffy Robinson) Dunne, of Maquoketa, Dennis Dunne, of Bellevue, and Amy Dunne of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, Sarah, Abby, Erin, Kelly, Ryan, and Shannon; nine great-grandchildren; a sister Donna (Maurice) Sturm, of Dubuque a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Harold and Joyce Gibbs, of Bernard, a sister-in-law Carol Capesius, of Bellevue, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jean, four infant sons, James, Patrick, David and Daniel, a brother Joseph (Jean) Dunne, a sister Ellen (Neil) Donovan, son-in-law, Keith Drake, a daughter-in-law, Lori Dunne, and brothers-in-law James and Allan Shanahan.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Manor Care and Hospice of Dubuque for all the loving care they gave to Bill.

Mary Ann Andresen

Mary Ann Andresen, 91, of Assissi Village, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the Church of the Nativity with Rev. Andy Upah officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of services Thursday at the Church. Masks and social distancing will be required. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, the funeral service will be live streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Facebook page.

Mary Ann was born on November 24, 1929 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of George and Katherine (Fonck) Jochum. She received her BA degree from Clarke College in 1951 and taught 10 years in the Illinois and Iowa educational systems. She accomplished additional academic work through UNI, Iowa State University and Marycrest. During this time period, Mary Ann traveled throughout Europe and had a special fondness for her ancestral homeland of Luxembourg, Europe. On June 23, 1962, she married Richard “Dick” Andresen in Dubuque. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2007.

Above all, Mary Ann’s favorite passion was her family. Her children, grandchildren and especially her great grandchildren were the sparkle in her eye. She and Dick loved spending January in Ft Myers Beach, Florida with their family and beach buddies. The sound of flip flops in the sand will always remind us that she is near. She also dearly loved her lifelong and faithful Wednesday prayer group, “lunch bunch” friends as well as her cherished book club, bridge club, and journey group friends. Their friendship with our mother will never be forgotten.

Surviving are her children, Carol (Michael) Schueller of Cedar Rapids, IA, and their children Jacob (Sarah), Rachel (James) Zastrow and Luke; a son Mark (Dena) Andresen of Shawnee, Ks and their children Zachery and Sophia; a son Joseph (Amy Dolan) of Dubuque and their children Erik and Paige (Chase Reed) Andresen; and a daughter Ann (Brad) Palzkill of Dubuque and their children Katherine (Austin) DeFlieger and Allison (Cody) Redmond. Beloved great grandchildren include Liam DeFlieger, Hannah Zastrow, Jackson DeFlieger and Isla Redmond. Her sister in laws Mary Mulgrew and Pat Andresen, of Dubuque, Ruth Andresen of Texas, and Sharon Andresen of Arizona. Many incredibly special nieces and nephew.

She was preceded in death by her husband Richard; her parents George and Katherine Jochum; her four siblings that were lost at birth; her adored daughter-in-law Laurie; her father and mother-in-law Wilfred and Geraldine Andresen; her sisters and brothers-in-law; Bill Andresen, Jim Andresen, Paul and Margaret Dodds, Paul Andresen, Pat Mulgrew, John and Donna Andresen, and Tom Andresen and a nephew David Andresen.

In lieu of flowers, a Mary Ann Andresen Memorial Fund has been established.

The family would like to thank all the exceptional staff and care workers at Assisi Village, Stonehill Skilled Nursing, Dr. Sara Loetscher, Dr. Khan and Janet Laban for their compassionate care and loving touch with our mother.

Janell M. Temperley

Janell M. Temperley, 71, of East Dubuque, IL passed away on March 29th, 2021 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI.

A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 24th, 2021 in East Dubuque Cemetery, East Dubuque, IL. A celebration of Janell’s life will follow from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 24th, 2021 at Happy’s Place, 2323 Rockdale Road. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com. The family request no flowers; memorials can be made to the Janell Temperley memorial fund and mailed to Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, Dubuque, IA 52003.

Janell was born on December 8, 1949 in Dubuque, IA the daughter of Gerald and Virginia (Lenstra) Kieffer. She graduated from Wahlert High School in 1968. She married Kenneth “Jake” Temperley on August 10, 1990 in Dubuque, IA.

She worked for American Trust and Savings Bank in Dubuque for many years, retiring in 2011. She was a board member for the East Dubuque Library and previous member of Key City Corvette Club.

Janell enjoyed reading; loved to travel, the beach, corvette rides and Jimmy Buffett. She had a green thumb and rescued many of her daughter’s plants over the years. She looked forward to her Thursday ‘wine’ nights with her sister-in-law, Deb.

Janell’s granddaughters were everything to her as well as her grand-dog Maizy. Her granddaughters lovingly called her “Mimi” and she taught them to be DIVA’s and her infamous eye-roll!! She spent many hours in the kitchen teaching them how to cook and bake. Even though she gave them whatever they wanted she made them earn it by doing chores.

She is survived by her husband Ken; her only daughter “sweet child of mine” Melissa (Ryan) Gilbert; granddaughters Lexi and Ava all of East Dubuque. Her siblings: Sandi Baker, of Scottsdale, AZ, Jolene (Steve) Humke, of Dubuque, IA, Paul Kieffer, of Dubuque, IA, Jill Law of Scottsdale, AZ; Jackie (Steve) Kettmann, of Bellevue, IA and sister-in-law Diane Kieffer, of Dubuque. Her mother-in-law Velda Temperley, of East Dubuque, IL along with in-laws: Darlene (Bill) Schiele, of Denton, TX, Robert (Bonnie) Temperley, of Clinton, IA, James (Janet) Temperley, of Bonita Springs, FL, Terry (Deb) Temperley, of East Dubuque, IL, Randy (Jayne) Temperley, of East Dubuque, IL and Tim Temperley, of Dallas, Texas; along with many nieces and nephews and dear friends.

Janell was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Sharon Kieffer, brother Scott Kieffer, her niece Shayne (Kieffer) Roth, father-in-law Douglas Temperley, her former husband and father to Melissa, Ronnie Weber.

The family would like to thank the Meriter Hospital in Madison for all their wonderful care they gave to Janell and her family.

Elizabeth J. Weydert

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Weydert, 96, of Dubuque died Sunday, April 11, 2021. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:15 Monday, April 19th at the Church of the Nativity followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, masks and social distancing will be required during the Visitation and Mass. The Mass will be live-streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory Facebook page. Committal service will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at a later date.

Betty was born June 22, 1924 in Dubuque, daughter of William and Lulu (Groff) Grabow. On October 21, 1967 she married Melvin Weydert at the Church of the Nativity. He preceded her in death on August 10, 1988.

Betty was a life-long member of the Church of the Nativity and Rosary Society. She was a past volunteer at Finley Hospital. She helped take care of her parents for all of their lives.

Betty enjoyed traveling.

She is survived by nieces and nephews.

Betty was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Ralph and Robert Grabow.

The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Church of the Nativity.

Ron Mussehl

Ron Mussehl, 61, of Asbury, died Monday, April 12, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road. The family welcomes those in attendance to wear shirts that represent Ron’s favorite sports teams and, of course, shorts. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Ron’s family. The Mass of Christian Burial for Ron will be 10:30 AM Friday, April 16, 2021, at Church of the Resurrection with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. The mass 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. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Dubuque at a later date.

Ronald was born July 20, 1959, in Manchester, the son of Arthur Otto and Phyllis June Matthews Mussehl. On August 27, 1994, he married Kelly Sue McDonald in Dubuque.

He was a 1977 graduate of West Delaware High School in Manchester and 1980 graduate of NICC in Peosta.

Ron owned and operated Ron’s Discount Smokes and Beverage Centers, Plaza 20 BP, and Ron’s 5 Point Mart. He retired October of 2020 due to his health.

He was an active member of Church of the Resurrection. He served on the Board of Directors of Dupaco Credit Union and other various committees at Dupaco. He was currently on the raffle committee for Holy Family Circle of Celebration. He previously served on the board of Camp Albrecht Acres and was a former member of Westside Business Association. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, Iowa Hawkeyes, and Miami Dolphins. He enjoyed numerous trips to Las Vegas, golfing, socializing, and his weekly coffee group. He was known around town as the guy that wore shorts year round and he knew no stranger. In his final weeks, he proudly became a grandpa to his precious granddaughter, Payten.

He is survived by his wife, Kelly; one daughter, Amy (Daniel) Schroeder of Bellevue; one son, Tyler Mussehl of Coralville; one granddaughter, Payten Schroeder; his mother, Phyllis Mussehl of Dubuque; two brothers, Tim Mussehl of Urbandale, and Brian (Deb) Mussehl of Muscatine; his mother-in-law, Gladys McDonald of Dubuque; brother- and sister-in-laws, Carey (Larry) Schilling of Epworth, Jay (Jean) McDonald, Mark McDonald, and Todd (Tara) McDonald all of Dubuque; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Mussehl and father-in-law, James McDonald.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established per Ron’s request.

The family thanks Dr. Engelman and staff at MercyOne Cancer Center, the 3rd floor nursing staff at MercyOne Hospital, Dr. Farooq at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, and Hospice of Dubuque.

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 Ron’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Debra S. Farrey

Debra S. “Debi” Farrey, 63, of Benton, Wisconsin, died Sunday, April 11, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021, at Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. Richard Cook officiating. Services will be live streamed through Facebook on the funeral home page. A public visitation for friends will be held from 1-4:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family requests you utilize masks during the duration of your visit and that you practice social distancing.

Debi was born on May 8, 1957, in Wabasha, Minnesota, the daughter of Lyle and Ethel (La Pean) Richardson. She graduated in 1976 from Western Dubuque High School in Iowa. Shortly after, she met the love of her life, Dan, while he was playing in the band in Bernard, Iowa. Debi asked him for his drumsticks and that is when their lives changed forever. Debi and Dan married on June 18, 1977 at St. Patrick’s Church in Benton, Wisconsin. They welcomed two daughters, Lisa and Sara.

Debi was Dan’s biggest supporter while he coached basketball in Benton and continued to play in the band for many years. She also attended every sporting event, school function, or life event for each of her daughters. She was their biggest cheerleader even if she didn’t have a full understanding of the sport.  She was always willing and able to help where needed. She did everything from helping with the concession stands at sporting events to chaperoning class trips even if her daughters weren’t in that class. Her contagious laughter along with free spirited attitude made her such a joy to be around.

Debi was blessed with three grandsons whom she cherished and adored. They could do no wrong in her eyes.  She always looked forward to her witty and sarcastic conversations with her sons-in-law.  She really just enjoyed each and every moment with all of them. She was so proud to be a Farrey Godmother to her nieces, Jeni and Katie, as well as her grandson, Alex.

Debi was employed for many years at both Target in Dubuque, IA, and Lands End in Dodgeville, WI. Her most enjoyable jobs were doing in-home daycare and working at Friendly Frogs Child Care in Platteville, WI. She loved babies, so working as a teacher in the baby room brought her so much joy, day in and day out.

In her spare time, Debi enjoyed camping, crafting and dancing the night away. She also spent numerous hours having a good ol’ time with all of her brothers and sisters on the Little Lyles’ Group Chat.

Survivors include her husband, Daniel Farrey, Benton; two daughters, Lisa (Mervin) Nagle, Montello, WI, and Sara (James) Phelps, Colesburg, IA; three grandsons, Jason Garski, Hunter Phelps, and Alex Phelps; her mother, Ethel Richardson, Eau Claire, WI; three sisters, Dianna (Steve) Brantner, Mondovi, WI, Cheryl Alme Bysong, Pepin, WI, and Suellen (Brad) Goering, Franklin, TN; three brothers, Michael (Maureen) Richardson, Blaine, MN, Mark (Julie) Richardson, Clinton, IA, and Scott (Dawn) Richardson, Twin Falls, ID; mother-in-law, Gladys Farrey, sister-in-law, Susan Farrey, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sharon and Bill Bastian, all of Benton; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lyle Richardson; a sister, Melissa Richardson; a brother, Milan Richardson; father-in-law, Dale Farrey; and friends, Eileen and Bernie O’Connell.

We would like to thank all the staff at MercyOne Dubuque, especially Dr. Holm and the oncology nurses for all their many efforts over the last three and a half years. Also a special thanks to Dr. Kristy Willis at Medical Associates in Cuba City, as well as the Benton First Responders and Hazel Green EMS.

Cards may be sent to 244 Gibson St., Benton, WI, 53803.

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

John R. Anglin

John R. “Jack” Anglin, 93, 1170 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA, passed away on April 10, 2021 at Mount Carmel Bluffs.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas McDermott officiating. Family and friends may gather after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church until time of Mass. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery, Otter Creek. Please remember to wear your mask and if you are unable to attend a live stream of the funeral mass will be on Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory’s Facebook page.

Jack was born on January 20, 1928 in Jackson County, Iowa the son of Francis and Agnes (Laughlin) Anglin. He attended school in rural Jackson County and graduated from St. Columbkille’s High School in Dubuque. He served in the US Navy at the end of WWII and was a member of the American Legion.

He worked as salesman at several automotive centers over the years. Jack loved his family and friends above all else. He was a longtime fan of the Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes; a member of the Dubuque County Baseball Hall of Fame in recognition of his many years as an umpire; served on the Western Dubuque School Board.; a member of the Dubuque Barbershoppers and parish choir; a trusted tire salesman and friend to many with whom he worked.

He is survived by his wife Laverne (Mahoney) Anglin; his children, Robert (Diane Kadaverek) Anglin; Diane (Ruben) Forner; Sr. Lou Anglin, BVM; his brother Carl Anglin; grandchildren include Gen Anglin (Alex Schmidt); Tanya (Jason) Hirsch, Kate Forner (TJ Tambelinni), Nik Forner, Marc (Aubrey) Forner, and Josie Anglin; great grandchildren include Cody Hirsch, Josie Hirsch, Connor Schmidt, Townes Tambellini, Ben Forner, Westin Forner along with many devoted nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Frank & Agnes; in-laws John & Mamie Mahoney; son Patrick; his sisters Doris Alt and Joanne Heiderscheit; his in-laws Eleanor & Walter Metcalf, Ethel & Joe McAndrew, Merlin & Marian Mahoney, Sister-in-law Luane Anglin, brothers-in-law Mel Alt and Jim Heiderscheit

Thank you to all who provided care from Hospice of Dubuque, Mount Carmel Bluffs and Oak Park Place.

Irene Cisneros

Irene Cisneros, 65, of Dubuque, died Friday, April 9, 2021, at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque.

The Funeral Service for Irene will be 4:00 pm Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Elder Brandon Kacere officiating. Masks are required, and we ask that you please respect our current social distancing requirements. The service will be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page from 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com. Visitation will be following the service until 7:00 pm.

Irene was born October 20, 1955, in San Antonio, TX, the daughter of Jesus Cisneros and Carmen Sendejas.

She worked as a seamstress and as a C.N.A.

She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was artistically talented, very creative, and an excellent seamstress.

Survivors include two daughters, Carmelita (Mark Burge) Cisneros of Waunakee, WI and Melissa (David) Soldani of Belle Chasse, LA; one son, Michael (Lara) Cisneros of Wisconsin Dells, WI; five grandchildren, Taylor, Thomas, Caira, Coree, Cannon; numerous brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister.

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Anna M. Smith

Anna M. Smith, 83, of Dubuque, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Hawkeye Care Center surrounded by family.

To honor Anna’s life a funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Dubuque Bible Church, 3500 Pennsylvania Ave with Ernie Geeting and Rev. Don Smith, Jr. officiating.  Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.  Friends may call from 9am until 11am,  Wednesday at the church.  The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road is assisting the family. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, masks are required and please respect the current social-distancing requirements.  The funeral service will be live streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert, Casper Funeral Home Facebook page.

Anna was born on May 1,1937, in Dubuque, daughter of Eugene and Viola (Arnsdorff) Scheckel.  She married the love of her life Galen Smith on October 5, 1957 in Savanna, Illinois.  Their 63 years of marriage were filled with faith, hope, love and joy.  Anna had a heart of gold and will be remembered as a kind and loving person.  She was a woman of strong faith and was a longtime member of Dubuque Bible Church.

She enjoyed flower arranging, traveling, and cooking, especially the gourmet foods she made for the Gourmet Club.

She and Galen were always together, even at work.  Together they owned and operated a jewelry shop and picture framing business.  They enjoyed traveling to gem and jewelry shows and would stop to eat at a favorite restaurant along the way.

Anna is survived by her husband, Galen Smith; children, Cindy (Roger) Lien and Randy (Natalie) Smith; grandchildren, Loni (Josh) Klaas, Cody Smith, Caitlin (Patrick) Bradshaw and Courtney Carton; great-grandchildren, Justin, Ashlee, Skyler, and Libbie Klaas, Brooke and Landon Bradshaw.

She is also survived by her siblings, Allan (Karen) Scheckel and Gladys O’Brian; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Anna was preceded in death by her sisters, Lilian(Mike) Hird, Margaret (Walter)Spoerre, Mary (Barney) Wiegel and Alice (Paul) Loeffelholz;  a sister-in-law, Kay Scheckel;  a nephew, Pat Scheckel;  and a brother-in-law, Bob O’Brian.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to United Indian Mission International, P.O. Box 6429, Glendale, AZ 85301.

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

The family wishes to extend a special thank-you to Dr. Kumor, Dr. Iverson, and the nurses at Finley Hospital and Hospice of Dubuque for the wonderful care they provided.

Ronald D. Kussmaul

Ronald D. Kussmaul, 79, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Bell Tower Retirement Community in East Dubuque. There will be no public visitation or service.  The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is assisting the family.

Ron was born on January 30, 1942 at East St. Louis, IL, the son of Fred and Frieda (Simms) Kussmaul of Dupo, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Johanna.  Ron is survived by a brother, Don Kussmaul of East Dubuque; sons, Ronald McPherson, wife Nicole, and granddaughters Brittany and Alexandra; and great-grandsons Damion Minton and Wyatt Elizondo all from the greater Detroit, Michigan area, and Steve McPherson, wife Alicia, and granddaughter Brandi and grandsons Zachary and Matthew McPherson of Miramar Beach, Florida.

Ron served in the United States Air Force from 1959 – 1963 in Southeast Asia. He returned home and began a career in ministry that would be his life for some 45 years of which 37 years would be spent in South Africa, and surrounding countries spreading the Lord’s Word.  He came to East Dubuque to live some 6 years ago with his brother Don.  He found East Dubuque to be his final home and that small town home that he had been seeking.  Ron was a member of the East Dubuque Lion’s Club.

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

Louis M. Smothers

Louis Merle Smothers, 82, of Dubuque, died Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his home in Dubuque surrounded by family.

Private Graveside Services will be held at Linwood Cemetery. We encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Louis’s family.

Louis was born August 9, 1938, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Louis and Loretta (Stecklein) Smothers. On October 15, 1961, he married Dorothy Agnes Kegler in Holy Ghost Catholic Church.

Louis attended Dubuque Senior High School until his enlistment in the United States Army.

He was a machinist at John Deere Dubuque Works until his retirement after 30 years of employment.

Louis enjoyed CB radios, fishing, music, the Kansas City Chiefs and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Dubuque; two sons, Mark (Amy) Smothers of Peosta and Matt Smothers of Dubuque; one daughter, Cindy Merz of Potosi, WI; seven grandchildren, Rachael, Caleigh, Carly, Ben, Samantha, Cameron, and Tia; two great-grandchildren, Lucius and Christian and two half sisters, Charlotte and Jean.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Merle.

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

William O. Miller, Jr.

William O. Miller, Jr., 60, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died Friday, April 9, 2021, at Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster, Wisconsin.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Casey-McNett Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is assisting the family.

William was born on September 25, 1960, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the son of William O. and Everly A. (Dransfield) Miller Sr.  William spent most of his childhood in Brodhead, Wisconsin.  He served his country in the US Army.  William was a jack of all trades but as he liked to say “a master of none.”  He worked for a number of years as a master cook at the Dubuque Rescue Mission.

William donated his time and what little money he had to causes that were important to him.  He was a member of Wisconsin Public Broadcasting as well as the Arbor Day Foundation.  He loved to plant trees, harvest walnuts, and feed the birds.  The birds flocked to his yard, due to the multiple bird feeders he maintained.  His beloved dog, Christie, and parakeets brought him many hours of happiness.  His greatest joy was baking for others.  He provided his neighbors with cookies for every holiday, but began to plan his Christmas baking in the spring of every year, so that he could have enough for all the people that mattered so much to him.  Cookies and other baked goods were not only given to his neighbors, but also to the local Senior Center.  He delighted in giving these treats to so many that he considered family.  He looked forward to his weekly grocery shopping trips with his neighbor, Mike, who had become like a brother to him.  Summer campfires in the backyard with friends was his favorite place to spend a summer evening.  William was always ready to help whenever and wherever needed.  He was one of those souls who looked forward to the snow each year so he could give back to those who were there for him, by shoveling their sidewalks and driveways.  He will be greatly missed by his neighbors and friends, to whom he had become so much more than a friend.

Survivors include Lindsey Derrig, who, while not a daughter by blood, became like a daughter to him, Dubuque, IA; his neighbors and friends, who became like family to him, Mike and Cheryl Schmieder, Ruth Hinzmann, Dick Griffin, Lynnette Dornak and Jon Meidinger, all of Platteville, WI; his half sisters, Penny (Rodney) Olson, Beloit, WI, Everly (Dennis) Fisher, Prentice, WI, and Nancy (William) Heidenrich, Monroe, WI; and his brothers, Daniel Miller, Madison, WI and Jack (Tracy) Miller, Rio, WI; and his half brother, Bruce Nehls, Brodhead, WI.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a half brother, Harry Nehls; a sister-in-law, Bev Nehls; and his beloved dog, Jake.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the William O Miller Memorial Fund and sent to the funeral home at 123 N. Jackson St., Cuba City, WI  53807.

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

William P. Shaffer

William P. “Bill” Shaffer, 81, of St Ansgar, Iowa, passed away December 30, 2020, at MercyOne in Waterloo. To celebrate Bill’s life, family and friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Due to COVID-19 concerns, all who attend will be required to wear a face covering, and are asked to please maintain social distancing practices. To honor Bill’s life, funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday at Behr Funeral Home.

Bill was born June 9, 1939, in Dubuque, son of William and Edna (Maas) Shaffer. He was one of 14 children. Bill worked several places, but always shared his memories of Painting Water Towers and working on the Eagle Point Toll Bridge. He retired from Mount St. Francis in Dubuque after 25 years in Maintenance. Bill loved the land and the river. He lived in his house boat and then in his cottage on the Mississippi River for over 30 years. He stayed active outdoors cutting wood, but his true passion was fishing. He carried his pole and tackle box in his car and would stop anywhere and throw out a line. In 2010, his health slowed him down and he moved to Northwood, Iowa in 2013, where he made new friends. In 2019, he moved into the Good Samaritan Center in St Ansgar. Bill enjoyed living at Good Sam and made lots of friends. He liked all of the Nurses and Staff there. Bill was quite the character and his sense of humor, happy go lucky attitude and singing and dancing will be missed by everyone.

Those left behind to cherish his memories are his children, Brenda, Sally (Zeke), Russ and Amy (Brian), 6 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and his siblings Shirley, Clarence, Jimmy (Rose) and Harold (Sue).

He was preceded in death by his son, Paul (2005), his son-in-law, Russ (1993), his parents, William and Edna, and his siblings Alice, Irvin, Donald, John “Jack”, Rita, Mary, Lorraine, Leonard, and Richard “Dick”.

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