Obituaries Archive

Leo M. Barton

Leo M. Barton, 97, of Rickardsville, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm Friday September 24, 2021 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory 3860 Asbury Road.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Leo will be 10:30 am Saturday, September 25, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rickardsville with Father Noah Diehm as the Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Rickardsville.

Leo was born February 14, 1924, in Rickardsville, IA, the son of John and Blanche Schirmer Barton. On April 21, 1948, he married Rita Mae Klein in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rickardsville. She died February 22, 2000.

In addition to owning and operating the Barton Family Farm, Leo worked at John Deere Dubuque Works for 30 years.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rickardsville and U.A.W. Local 94. He was a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and NASCAR and enjoyed playing Euchre.  He enjoyed traveling the country with his wife and brother and sister in law.

Survivors include three daughters, Madonna “Donna” Hayes of Rockford, IL, Vicky (Vince) Smith of Peosta, IA, and Dawn Barton of Cedar Rapids, IA; three sons, Ron “Tuni” (Mary Ann) Barton of Dubuque, Randy “Haney” (Marian) Barton of Holy Cross, IA, and Rick (Julie) Barton of Dubuque; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren with two more on the way; one sister, Betty Stierman of Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Eileen Barton and Phyllis Stierman, four brothers, Ray, Paul, Jim, and Luke, and his son-in-law, Keith Hayes.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rickardsville.

A special thank you to the staff at Stonehill for their loving care of Leo.

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

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

Ruby V. Arensdorf

Ruby V. Arensdorf, 83, of Maquoketa, Iowa, and formerly of Andrew, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday morning, September 21, 2021, at Crestridge Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, September 27, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. on Monday at the funeral home.  Burial will be at the Andrew, Iowa Cemetery.

Ruby Virginia Chase was born on November 17, 1937 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Leonard and Freda (Welborn) Chase.  She married Sylvester Nick Arensdorf on August 29, 1952 in Clinton, Iowa.  She then became a homemaker and helped her husband while he was the maintenance director at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Maquoketa.

Ruby enjoyed puzzle books, watching game shows and westerns, and spending time with her grandchildren and her dogs Bear and Elvis.  Additionally, she liked going for walks, visiting with friends, collecting Elvis Presley items, and collecting dolls and making doll clothes.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Larry (Cindy) Arensdorf of Maquoketa, IA, and Tina (Chuck) Wilhelm of Maquoketa, IA; 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Kilpatrick of AR, and Janis (Bob) Conklin of Clinton, IA; and a brother, Junior Chase of TX.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Sylvester on May 9, 2000, a daughter Julie Bertling, a grandson Kristopher Charles Wilhelm, brothers Leonard, Gary, Wayne and Chuck Chase, and a sister Nita Russell.

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

Helen M. Schoenfeld

Helen M. Schoenfeld, 92 of Galena, IL passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Midwest Medical Center, Galena. A private family burial will be held later. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family.

Helen was born April 18, 1929, in Galena the daughter of Henry and Agnes (Knobbe) Westmeyer.  She was united in marriage to Francis Schoenfeld on July 11, 1953, and he preceded her in death on May 20, 2012. Helen enjoyed painting, fishing, hunting, gardening, and spending time outdoors.

She is survived by two sons, Gary (Sandy) Schoenfeld of Hanover, IL and Francis (Brittany) Schoenfeld Jr. of Fennimore, WI, three daughters, Gail Benson of Galena, Debbie (Brad) Wolfram of Leander, TX, Donna (Darren) Schoenfeld of Shullsburg, WI, eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, Dorothy, and Delia, five brothers, Donald, George, Jackie, Earl, and Jerry.

She loved and cared for her animals, if you wish to give a memorial, please donate to your local humane society in memory of Helen.

Online condolences maybe left for the family at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Sandra J. LuGrain

Sandra J. “Sandy” LuGrain, age 57, of Dubuque, passed away at 4:23 a.m., on Monday, September 20, 2021, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital.  To celebrate Sandy’s life, private family services were held.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is assisting the family.

Sandy was born on December 31, 1963, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of William “Pat” and Carol (Weidenbacher) LuGrain.

Sandy lived in Dubuque for her whole life where she began her working career with The Dodge House in the housekeeping department.  She later went to work as a secretary with the City of Dubuque Housing Department until health issues forced her into early retirement.  Sandy was a faith filled woman and loved being an active member of Faith Temple United Pentecostal Church.  In her free time, Sandy enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors, whether it was camping or sitting down by the river fishing.  She also liked to sit and listen to all of the activity around town on the police scanner and got to know several of the officers.  Sandy was known to enjoy a good game of cards, especially poker, and was a regular at Colts Bingo.  No doubt, spending time with her family was the aspect of her life that brought her the greatest joy.  She always looked forward to any time she was able to spend with the grandchildren.  We are truly heartbroken at losing Sandy in our daily lives.  We do, however, find some comfort in knowing that she is now resting peacefully, free all of the health issues she has faced so bravely these past years.

Those left to cherish Sandy’s memory include

her life partner,
Leonard G. “Lenny” Foulk, Dubuque, IA;

her 3 children,
Michael (Katie) LuGrain,
William Robert “Willie” (Becky) LuGrain, both of Dubuque, IA
and Carol Jean (Anthony) Mendoza, Davenport, IA;

9 grandchildren,
Zedekiah, Nakoah, Kaylee, Xay, Jax, Kiana “Kelly”, Josiah, Xavier and Mason;

and her siblings,
Rose Leifker, Dubuque, IA,
Kathy (Randy) Fritz, Dubuque, IA,
Mary Jo (Gary) Schroeder, Dubuque, IA,
Sue (Darrell Unruh) Atkinson, Blair, NE,
Jean Matlock, Dubuque, IA,
Pat (Laurie) LuGrain, Dubuque, IA
and James “Jimmy” (Mary) LuGrain, Dubuque, IA;

and several nieces and nephews.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents; a niece, Ashley LuGrain; 2 nephews, Jeff Gibson and Andy Gilbert; 2 great-nephews Gavin and Cody Gibson; and a brother-in-law, Larry Matlock.

Sandy’s family would like to thank everyone who has helped them these past years, especially the nurses and staff of The University of Iowa, The Visiting Nurses and The Finley Hospital Emergency Department.  Also a special thanks to her Faith Temple Family for all of their love and support.

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

Randy J. Nank

Randy J. Nank passed away peacefully on September 19th, 2021, surrounded by family.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Rex Rains officiating. Burial will follow in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.   In lieu of flowers, a Randy J. Nank Memorial will be set up for the family.

Randy was born on December 2, 1958, in Dubuque, Iowa, he was the son of Edward and Nancy Jaeger.

Randy was never one to be idle and had many hobbies.  He loved fishing, hunting, rock collecting, jewelry making, scuba diving, and was an avid pool player.  He loved to take time to ride his Harley and was particularly proud of his Cajun cooking skills.  He loved a good crawfish boil.  He was also a very proud “Daddy” to his beloved German Shepherds, Nakia and King.

Randy started working at a young age as a ranch hand when he was just 17.  He also did foundry work for several years but found his passion as the Owner/Operator of Perfection Painting Company for over 25 years.

He married his beloved wife Valorie at the age of 16 and they spent the next 46 years together creating many wonderful memories.  Randy was very proud to be a father of 3, Grandfather of 5, and Great Grandfather of 2.  His favorite thing was spending time with his family and many friends.

Randy was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Joseph and Violet Jaeger of Centralia Iowa, Clifford and Leona Schuster of Dubuque, Iowa, and also his Father, Edward Jaeger of Paulina, Louisiana.

Randy is survived by his mother, Nancy Jaeger of Paulina Louisiana; his loving wife of 46 years Valorie of East Dubuque, IL; daughter Misty (Matthew) Winders of Dubuque; sons: Chad Nank of Dubuque and Josh Nank of East Dubuque; brothers Stanley “Skip” Nank of Paulina, LA, Rick (Marcia) Nank of Spring Hill, FL, Edward (Christina) Jaeger of Sweetwater, TN, and sister Crystal (Bryan ‘Schexy”) Schexnayder of Paulina, LA. his grandsons Merrick and Maxon Winders of Dubuque;  granddaughters Brittany (Nick) Becker of Dubuque, Maryn Winders of Dubuque, Paige Nank of Boston, MA; great grandchildren Brayden and Cadence Becker of Dubuque, as well as many siblings-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

His family would like to give special thanks for his sister-in-law, Michelle Croft, and Jennifer from Hospice of Dubuque for the exceptional care provided to help him transition peacefully.

Jane Malone-George

Jane Malone-George, 92, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away after a brief illness on September 20, 2021, at UnityPoint Health, Finley Hospital surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 24th at First Congregational United Church of Christ. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 23rd, 2021, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Family and friends may also visit after 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church until time of service. Private family burial will be at Linwood Cemetery.

Jane was born on March 6, 1929, in Blue Island, Il the daughter of Dee and Opal (Blunk) Sumpter. She married Keith Malone on January 29, 1950, in Crete, IL and he preceded her in death in 1988. A few years later she remarried James George of Dubuque.

Jane loved dogs, a hot cup of coffee, a good white wine, visiting with family, line dancing, genealogy, going to breakfast with friends, supporting her great-grandchildren in their education and athletics and just generally remaining active and busy. She was a member of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) and the Colonial Dames. She enjoyed volunteering and was active in many organizations; she remained active and supportive of the University of Dubuque, a place that remained near to her heart ever since she met her husband Keith while they were in college.

Jane was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a gem – classy and kind. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her son and daughter Kevin (Joyce) Malone, of Atlanta, GA and Kate (Dan Kruse) Malone, of Naples, FL; grandchildren: Ashley (Jon) Levy, Kyle (Tiffany) Malone, Erin Malone, Joel (Jenny) McKay, Andrew (Emily) McKay and Ross (Lauren) McKay. Great grandchildren David, Elle, Ben, Kolt, Kenzie, Lexi, Alana, Landon, Parker, Lane, Henry and Vince.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Keith; her second husband James George; her parents and a brother John (Shukuko) Sumpter.

The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses at Finley Hospital for all their care and kindness.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made to the University of Dubuque in her name.

Gary C. Thiltgen

Gary Cleveland Thiltgen, 49, of Clinton, Iowa, formerly of DeWitt, Iowa, and Wauconda, Illinois, died Saturday, September 18, 2021.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:00 until 11:45 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. A Service will follow at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home, the Rev. Fr. Stephen Page officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, DeWitt.

Gary was born November, 17, 1971, to Don and Jan (Freiburger) Thiltgen in Dubuque, Iowa. He graduated from Central Community Schools, DeWitt in 1990. Gary served in the U.S. Navy, being stationed in Australia and California. He married Dolores Perez and their union was blessed with two daughters. He began his career in retail at Sears and worked up to a corporate position in Sears Holdings Co. as senior analyst of nationwide inventory.

Gary was an avid sports fan and enjoyed following the Cubs, Bears, and Hawkeyes. He was always sure to get the Cubs game on the radio. He loved live music and attended many concerts, including the Rolling Stones at Soldier Field. He spent many years involved in the Catholic Church, singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School. He participated in a CORE retreat as a teenager at St. Joseph, and loved the Easter reenactment at Transfiguration. Gary loved to cook, he was always sure to get his daughters to try new things before telling them what was in them. He also enjoyed keeping an immaculate yard and garden. He was an amazing Mr. Mom, helping to raise his daughters while their mother was deployed.

Those left to honor his memory are his daughters, Rebecca (fiancé Jordan Steuer) Thiltgen of Dubuque, and Andrea (Jon Dolan) Thiltgen of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; his father, Don (Peg) Thiltgen of DeWitt; siblings Steve (Misty) Thiltgen of Dawsonville, Georgia, Anna (Vince) Ramirez of Clinton, Christine Zimmer of DeWitt, and Tommy (Mary) Thiltgen of Spencer, Tennessee; step-siblings, Gina (Todd) Ryan of Papillion, Nebraska, Ann (Jeff Mentzer) Butzier of Dubuque, and Jim (Sofia Simmons) Sawvel of McCausland; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Pickens, and his beloved dog, Hawkeye.

Iris J. Merfeld

Iris Joan Wegmann Merfeld, age 36, of Zwingle, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Bellevue State Park in Bellevue, IA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 25th, 2021, at St. Joseph Key West Church with Fr. Lyle Wilgenbusch officiating.

A visitation celebration of Iris’s life and legacy will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Visitation will be from 3pm – 8pm with a prayer service at 3:00 p.m. The family invites all who knew Iris to attend the celebration of her life.  We ask that you bring stories of how Iris impacted you and ways that she made you smile.  We ask that you plant iris bulbs this fall so that she can blossom every spring and always be a reminder of the color, sparkle, and joy she brought to our lives.

Iris was born on May 20, 1985, to Deborah J. Ritt and Robert G. Wegmann in rural Jackson County, IA. Iris attended Bellevue Public Schools and graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 2004. Iris was trained as a culinary arts chef and went on to have a successful career cooking and baking with love for her family, friends, and those in need of a good meal. She worked for Aramark Food Services located in the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center in Dubuque, IA.

Iris was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many who love her. In 2014, Iris married Thomas Joe Merfeld. Together they raised two daughters: Zoey Mae Benn (age 13) and Aubrey Sue Merfeld (age 6). Iris is survived by her grandmother, May Wegmann of Sebastian, Florida, her mother “Mama Deb,” of Otter Creek Township, IA, and her 7 brothers and sisters: Jonquil Wegmann Johnston (Darian Johnston of Madison, WI), Duane Wegmann (Paula of Young, New South Wales, Australia), Robert D. Wegmann (Sarah of Ames, IA), Mayrose Wegmann (Conrad Musey of Montclair, NJ), Joseph Wegmann (of Zwingle, IA), Holly Wegmann Fernández  (Jonathan of Milwaukee, WI), and Pommella Wegmann (Nate O’Reilly of Zumbrota, MN). Iris is also survived by her father-in-law, Eldon Merfeld (Connie of Zwingle, IA), brothers-in-law Jay Merfeld (of Dubuque, IA), and Brett Merfeld (Julie of Zwingle, IA), and sisters-in-law, Tresa Heber (Dan of Dubuque, IA) and Jenifer Pickel (Edward of Saint Donatus, IA).

Iris adored her nieces and nephews and always created a place for them to learn, grow, and smile. They are: Aidan, Madeline, Charlotte, Alice, Riley, Allyson, Gael, Nick, Rachel, Mark, Megan, great-niece Mia and great-nephew Becker.

Iris was preceded in death by her father, Robert G. “Pa” Wegmann, mother-in-law Sue (Becker) Merfeld, maternal grandparents Duane “Grumpy” and Carol Ritt, and paternal grandfather Robert “Pop” Wegmann.

Iris was happiest when hosting a party for loved ones, sticking her “toes in the water and butt in the sand,” and enjoying a beautiful sunset over the ocean or from her front yard. She was the life of the party, the friend to call when you needed cheering up, and the sister you reached out to when you needed sound advice. She got up each morning with a positive attitude and worked to make everyone’s day a little bit more sun-filled. She turned a crappy situation into the best time of your life. She made everyone smile with her bubbly and outgoing personality. Her smile lit up the world and her kindness knew no limits. Her dance moves, especially on New Year’s Eve with Luke and the girls, got everyone moving. She loved playing Euchre and Cribbage with Papa Eldie and Tommy Tom. She was fiercely competitive, played to win, and took the rare losses hard until the next game started.

Iris loved being a mother and wife.  She was very proud of her two girls and the women they are becoming.  She took time to teach them the importance of looking on the bright side, the value of hard work, the rewards that come with it, and the significance of being an inspiration to those around us.  As a wife, Iris was thrilled being married to Tom and looked forward to being with him for a lifetime or two or ten.  Tom was her rock and a rock to her entire family.

Donations of support for Zoey and Aubrey can be made on Go Fund Me here: https://gofund.me/94b07030

A memorial fund in Iris’ name will be established at a later date.

Lenore C. Kubesheski

Lenore C. Kubesheski, 89 of Dubuque passed away Saturday September 18, 2021, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Saint Columbkille Catholic Church. There will be a visitation from 9:30 until time of mass at the Church. Entombment will follow mass at Mount Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. The Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road is in charge of arrangements.

Lenore was born on November 17, 1931, in Dubuque the daughter of Ervin and Margaret (Miller) Berger. She married John Kubesheski on July 1, 1950, at Saint Columbkille Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on November 13, 2003.

She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved children. She was also a foster parent to 9 children, along with babysitting for many families in the Dubuque area.   She also enjoyed playing cards especially Bridge.

Lenore is survived by her three sons, John (Rose) Kubesheski, Jr, James (Barb) Kubesheski, and Joseph (Laura) Kubesheski; four grandchildren, Andrea (David) Patchen, Wesley (Jennifer) Kubesheski, Michael Kubesheski, and Julie (Odain) White; five great grandchildren, Aspen Grace White, Katie Kubesheski, Zack Kubesheski, Tyler Patchen and Piper, Patchen; her two sisters Linda Greenwood and Dolores McCarthy along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John, her two brothers Robert and Irvin Berger, Jr. and two sisters Susan and Catherine.

Katherine A. Kurt

Katherine A. “Kathy” Kurt, 73, of East Dubuque died Saturday, September 18, 2021.  Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 pm Thursday at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road where there will be a parish wake service at 7:30 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Church of the Nativity.  Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.  Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, masks are requested at the visitation and Funeral Mass. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Kathy was born September 29, 1947 in Dubuque, daughter of Edward and Mary (O’Toole) Schneider.

On September 9, 1967 she married Charles M Kurt at the Church of the Nativity.  He preceded her in death on December 27, 2001.

Kathy was a CPA and was a former CFO for Medical Associates HMO, Aetna HMO, and Jackson County Public Hospital.  She was a very active member of the Dubuque community and was the first female president of Dubuque Rotary.

She is survived by a son, Christopher Kurt of Seattle, Washington; a daughter, Lisa (Anaba) Wachuku of Polk City, and granddaughter McKenzie.

She is also survived by a sister, Sandy (Chuck) Nauman of Dubuque.

She was also preceded in death by her parents.

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

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Dubuque.

Timothy A. Russett

Timothy Alan Russett, 27, of Mineral Point, WI, formerly of Dubuque, died Saturday, September 18, 2021, as a result of a car accident.

Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm Saturday September 25, 2021, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory 3860 Asbury Road.

The Prayer Service for Tim will be 4:00 pm Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory with Pastor Cal Schaver officiating.

Timothy was born July 22, 1994, in Russia, the son of James Alan and Linda Rose (Leuschen) Russett.

He was a welder for Cummins.  He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and loved spending time with his children.

Survivors include his mother, Linda (Jeff) Fries of Dubuque; one son, Conner Russett; one daughter, Sofia Russett; and one sister, Maria (Matthew) Russett of St. Paul, MN.

He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents, Joseph and Irene Leuschen and Alan and Elsie Russett.

The family would like to thank the Faith Lutheran Church family for all their love and support.

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

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

Steven R. Fettgather

Steven R. Fettgather (A/K/A “Fetts”), an avid volleyball player in his youth and just loved sports overall, passed away on July 6, 2021, in Dubuque.  Born on May 25, 1955 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Marjorie (Lorang) Fettgather.  Steven graduated from Senior High School and Loras College. Steven held various retail positions throughout his time and was very dedicated to his workouts at the local YMCA.

A memorial for Steven “Fetts”, will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque, IA 52002.

Mary P. Sheehan

Mary Patricia (Streuser) Sheehan, 96, of rural Bellevue, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Monday, September 20, 2021 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Otter Creek.  Family will greet friends 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue, additional visitation will 9:30 am until Mass time on Monday at the church.  Burial will be St. Lawrence Catholic Church Cemetery in Otter Creek.

Mary was born September 23. 1924 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Lawrence and Veronica (Farley) Streuser from Preston, Iowa.  Mary’s father was a homesteader from South Dakota and a Pharmacist. She graduated from Preston High School and received her nurses training at Jane Lamb Hospital in New Jersey and Mercy Hospital in Davenport.  Mary then earned her BSRN at the University of Dubuque.  She worked at Clinton Hospital, Jackson County Public Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, Mill Valley Care Center, Crest Ridge in Maquoketa, and Andrew Jackson Care.

Mary married Francis E. Sheehan on March 28, 1951 in Preston, he passed on February 8, 1990.  Mary was dedicated to her family, a very loving wife and fantastic mother.  She was an organist for a short time at St. Johns Catholic Church in Andrew, and a longtime member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Otter Creek.  She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her children, Lawrence, Michael, Mary (Lloyd) Koos, Jean, Tim (Sara), Roy (Jeannine), Nora, and Irene (Paul) Samples; and numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter Ann in 1973; siblings, Mary (Jim) McAndrews, and Jacqualine (Joe) Gerlach.

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

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

Marcella C. Coyle

Marcella C. “Marcie” (Riedl) Coyle, age 91, of Dubuque, passed away suddenly at 3:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Stonehill Care Center surrounded by her loving family.  To celebrate Marcie’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m., on Friday, September 24, 2021, at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 2001 Saint Joseph Street.  To honor Marcie’s life, funeral services will be held following the visitation at 12:00 noon on Friday, September 24, 2021, at St. Joseph the Worker Church, with Rev. James J. Goerend officiating.  Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is assisting the family.

Marcie was born on December 5, 1929, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of John and Minnie (Krug) Riedl.Marcie was a life long resident of Dubuque where she attended Holy Ghost Grade School and the Immaculate Conception Academy.  She was always a hard worker and was employed as a CNA with Luther Manor for 31 years until she finally retired in 2010.  Marcie was united in marriage to Glen Coyle on December 20, 1952, at St. Raphael’s Cathedral.  Sadly, Glen would pass away after 42 wonderful years together on October 3, 1995.  Marcie’s faith was very important to her, and she was an active member of St. Mary’s Church before it was closed.  She was also a member of the AMVETS Auxiliary where she served as past president.  In her free time, Marcie loved spending time with her family.  She was a phenomenal cook and liked getting the kids together to can vegetables in the fall.  She was famous for her fried chicken, and Marcie always got the extended family together to go to Eagle Point Park on Saturday, and Grandview Park Sunday to spend time together.  She was very active and liked to go camping, as well as playing volleyball, shuffleboard and horseshoes.  She and Glen also enjoyed hopping in the car for a long Sunday drive, they never let any moss grow under their feet. Marcie did occasionally take time to sit down and crochet something beautiful and watch her beloved Chicago Cubs play ball.  She also enjoyed getting her nails done with her granddaughter, Kinzlee.  We are grateful for the 91 years we have had Marcie here with us, but will miss her tremendously.  We love you and look forward to all being reunited one day in Heaven.

Those left to cherish Marcie’s memory include

her children,
Don (Connie) Riedl,
Sandy (Kenny Boyes) Temperley,
Robin (Dennis) Downey
and Kimberly (Ryan) Fisher all of Dubuque, IA;

13 grandchildren;

20 great-grandchildren;

3 great great-grandchildren;

her siblings,
Rita Mohr,
John (Ruth) Riedl,
Barbara (Lloyd) Auderer
and Tom (Suzanne) Riedl, all of Dubuque, IA;

and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marcie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Glen Coyle; her daughter, Debra Schueller; a granddaughter, Heather Schueller; a brother-in-law, Albert Mohr; and a special sister-in-law, Dorothy Sands.

Marcie’s family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff at Stonehill for all of their kindness and the wonderful care they have provided to Marcie these past months.

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

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

Ronald R. Orris

Ronald R. “Ronnie” Orris, 93, of Monmouth, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Crestridge Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 A.M., Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at the Monmouth, Iowa Cemetery.

Ronald Ray Orris was born on February 4, 1928 in Jones County, Iowa to Shelby A. and Marian (Menald) Orris.  He was a 1945 graduate of Monmouth High School, and married Lola Lena Busch on July 25, 1948 in Maquoketa, Iowa.  They recently celebrated their 73rd anniversary prior to her passing on September 7, 2021.

“Ronnie” had farmed north of Monmouth all of his life.  He was a member of the Wyoming Presbyterian Church where he had served as an elder.

He enjoyed playing cards, watching Lawrence Welk, fishing trips to Canada with good friends Betty and Bill Reed, attending the Onslow Coffee Club, and helping his children with 4-H livestock projects at the Jackson County Fair.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, Jim (Susan) Orris of Monticello, IA, Cathy (Randy) Cronbaugh of Belle Plaine, IA, David (Sherry) Orris of Monmouth, IA, and Lori (Rick) Willenborg of Dyersville, IA; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife Lola, a daughter Colleen Ann Orris Nolting, his parents and a brother Robert.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Ronald R. “Ronnie” Orris memorial fund has been established.

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