Obituaries Archive

George R. Frye

George R. Frye, 94, of Dubuque died Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Stonehill Care Center.  Military rites will be accorded at 3 pm Thursday, July 22 by the American Legion Dubuque Post at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road followed by a visitation 3:30 to 6:00 pm.  A prayer service will be held at 6 pm.

George was born May 30, 1927 in Dubuque, son of George and Louise (Rabe) Frye. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School and Bayless Business College. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII where he was a teletype operator instructor.  He was discharged to the rank of Corporal. On February 26, 1949, he married Joan Hafeman at Sacred Heart Church.  She preceded him in death on July 16, 2016. George worked as a billing night order supervisor at the Dubuque Packing Company. He was a member of the American Legion Dubuque Post 6.

He is survived by two daughters, Kay (Jim) Brimeyer and Gail (Dick) Bridges, all of Dubuque; six grandchildren, Joseph (Amy) Brimeyer, Ellen (Luke) Schardt, Kelly (Bill) King, Katie (Charlie) Hurt, Dan (Jody) and Tim McFarland and 12 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in George’s name.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Stonehill Care Center for their loving care.

Helen M. Kelleher

Helen Mary Kelleher, 91 of Dubuque passed away Wednesday July 14, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Holy Spirit Parish, Sacred Heart Church, with Fr. Mark Kwenin officiating and Deacon John Stierman as homilist. Burial will follow mass at Mount Calvary Cemetery. A visitation for Helen will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road, where a parish wake service will be at 4:00 p.m.

Helen was born on May 13, 1930, in Dubuque the daughter of Rueben and Irene (Richard) Link. She married James Kelleher on May 14, 1949, at Sacred Heart Church and they shared 63 years together until Jim’s passing.

Helen attended Sacred Heart School and the Immaculate Conception Academy. She worked at the Glove and Mitten factory, for Alden’s Catalogue and operated the elevator at Stampfer’s before becoming a super mom and wife. She devoted her life to her family and especially caring for her husband James. She was a member of the alter and Rosary society at Sacred Heart and was an avid lifelong Chicago Cub’s fan.

She is survived by her 8 children: Linda (Bob) Meyer, James (Kathy) Kelleher, Thomas (Kathy) Kelleher, Debbie (Gary) Nadermann, Mark (Robin) Kelleher, Diane (Ron) Streif, Jeff (Karissa) Kelleher all of Dubuque and Jennifer (Brad) Swearingen of Coralville, Iowa; her 26 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren; her brother Ken (Sandy) Link; her sisters-in-law Mary Ann Kelleher, Sue (Joe) Bahl, and Lorraine Kelleher along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James and a brother Lyle (Nellie) Link.

In lieu of flowers a Helen Kelleher memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to thank Helen’s good friends Frank and Mary Ann Miller for their love and friendship. To all the health care professionals who cared for Helen especially the staff of Hospice of Dubuque and Dr. Rahm, Dr. Brian Nelson, Dr. Mark Hermann and Dr. Naomi Hasselblad for all the care they provided her over the years.

Lynn L. Kohlenberg

Lynn L. Kohlenberg, of Dubuque formerly of Bellevue, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 18th, 2021, at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. An additional visitation will be held from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. Monday, July 19th, 2021, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, St. Donatus followed by an 11:00 a.m. funeral with Pastor Will Layton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors by the Bellevue American Legion Post 273.

Lynn was born on June 3rd, 1945, in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Lawrence and Arlene (Hueneke) Kohlenberg.  He attended Riverview Country School until 8^th grade and then attended Senior High School in Dubuque, where he graduated in 1963.  After high school, Lynn joined the United States Air Force where he served as a munitions specialist and spent a majority of his time in service at RAF Lakenheath Air Force base in the United Kingdom.

Shortly after returning home after his time in the Air Force, Lynn met the love of his life, Eileen (Wagner), whom he married in 1972.  Lynn and Eileen have one son, Chad.

Lynn was a lifelong farmer.  He was a very committed farmer until his partial retirement in 2010.  Even in retirement, Lynn kept himself busy by maintaining his farms.  Lynn was also very active in his community.  He served in many positions on the board at St. John’s Lutheran church, was a one-time board member of the St. Donatus Community Club, he served as a member of the Bellevue Rural Fire Department board and was also a Tete Des Mortes Township Trustee.  Lynn was also on the board of directors at Preston Mutual Insurance Association for over 30 years and retired from that position in 2014.

In retirement, Lynn loved spending time with his three grandchildren, who were his everything.  He and Eileen also spent their winters in Gulf Shores, AL.

Lynn is survived by his wife Eileen; son Chad (Meghan) of Dubuque; grandchildren Serenity, Sienna, and Teague; sister Jeanette (James) Jamieson of Plymouth, MA; nephews, nieces, great nephews, and great nieces who were all special to him.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Arlene and a sister, Joann (Kohlenberg) Kasik.

Memorials may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church in St. Donatus.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to the staff of MercyOne Medical Center and the Key West EMS for their outstanding care.  Also, to pastor Will Layton of St. John’s Lutheran Church for his spiritual guidance.

Maryann Caudill-Lo Guidice

Maryann Caudill-Lo Guidice, age 78 of Dubuque passed away at home on July 2, 2021 at 4:30 a.m. To honor Maryann’s life a memorial service will be held in the Dubuque Rescue Mission Gardens just behind the Mission at 398 Main Street on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., with Rev. Rick Mihm, Director of the Mission, and Father Jim Murphy, Highland, Wisconsin officiating. Pandemic guidelines will be followed. Face masks are not required but may be used. Dress is summer casual. In case of inclement weather the location will be moved to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.

Maryann was born on December 10, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, where she lived until the end of high school. In her life she also lived in Florida, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. For 25 years she served as a program assistant to care service professionals in the states mentioned. In 1991 she received the BA in sociology and religion from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Following graduation she became a Commissioned Lay Leader serving first in the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Dubuque and then as a Liason to churches in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin for the Prairie Star District Unitarian Universalist.

In Dubuque she was noted for serving as President and many other roles of Dubuque Congregations United (DACU). For several years she chaired the annual local Church World Services CROP Walk for Hunger relief. She was also a member of Dubuque Branch NACCP. At the time of her death, she was a continuing member of the DACU and Mission Boards. She was a “friend” of the Quad Cities Unitarian Universalist Congregation. The minister Rev. Jay Wolin and Maryann both appreciated the role of humor in the spirit of life.

She was a longtime fan of the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball team. Frequent visits to American Family Field, listening to sports announcer Bob Uker on the Brewer Network, and joking with Cub fans (“the flubbies”) were entertainment in life.

Maryann helped others in all walks of life. She personified her life theme of “Humor and Grace will save us all.”

Those left to cherish her memory include many members of the Dubuque religious communities, her husband and best friend Tom, Dubuque, and loved son “Tony” Clarence, Portland, Oregon.

Maryann was preceded in death by her father Clarence Caudill and her mother Laura (Crump) Caudill. Her father was always remembered as the “cutest guy in the world”.

The family is grateful for the services of Mercy Hospital, Medical Associates, Stonehill Rehabilitation, and Dubuque Hospice East. Drs. Rami Eltibi, Bruce Obbink, and Christopher Little deserve mention.

The family will graciously receive your support through greeting cards and financial memorials payable to the Dubuque Rescue Mission. Mail to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. Attendants at the Memorial service are requested to bring canned or boxed food for the Dubuque Food Pantry.

Sr. Nicholas Catrambone, BVM

Sister Nicholas “Nic” Catrambone, BVM, 85, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Monday, July 12, 2021.

Private funeral services will be Tuesday, July 20, 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 Nic was a teacher at St. Patrick ES in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She served as an elementary teacher in Chicago and Cicero, Ill.; and a secondary teacher in Clinton, Iowa; Clarksdale, Miss.; Detroit; Kansas City, Mo.; and Memphis, Tenn. She worked in prison ministry in Clarksdale, Miss., and Memphis, Tenn., where she also volunteered at soup kitchens.

She was born April 8, 1936, in Chicago to Nicholas and Theresa Catrambone. She entered the BVM congregation on Sept. 8, 1954, from St. Callistus parish, Chicago. She professed first vows on March 19, 1957, and final vows on July 16, 1962.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Anthony, Joseph (Thelma), Eugene and Arthur Catrambone; and sisters Tessie (Ralph) Galluzzi and Kay (Dominic) Belmonte. She is survived by a sister Letty Catrambone, Oak Park, Ill.; sisters-in-law Mary Catrambone, Westlake Village, Calif.; and Terri Catrambone, Oak Park, Ill.; nieces, nephews and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 66 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.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, Iowa 52002 is in charge of arrangements.

Esther Lieberman

Esther Lieberman passed away only hours after celebrating her 94th birthday with beloved friends and family on July 10, 2021, at a party at Recreation Park in Galena, IL. She blew out her candles and joked with her son, Robert Lieberman, her sister, June Kraus Finfer, and her grandson, Noah Lieberman (Lauren), as well as nieces Bonnie Litch and Lisa Degen and nephew Larry Kraus, cousins Annalee and Joel Weisman, and dear friends including Amelia Wilson.

Esther, originally from Chicago, lived in Galena many years with her husband, Archie Lieberman (deceased), her son Robert Lieberman, and two sons Kurt and Eric, both deceased. She is the sister of Arthur Kraus (deceased) and daughter of Louis and Beatrice Kraus (deceased). She was an active member of many organizations, including the League of Women Voters, Freeway Watch Committee, and Temple Beth El. She always brought her good humor and sharp mind to every endeavor, and she will be missed greatly by everyone who knew her.

Interment will be at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 Rand Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois, Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 2:30, and shiva immediately after and Friday 1-5, Saturday 7- 9, and Sunday 1-4 at the home of June Finfer, 2068 W. Farwell, Chicago. A memorial service is planned in Galena at 2 PM on July 25, 2021, at Furlong Funeral Chapel, 100 Caroldon Court, Galena, where family and friends may gather after 1 PM until the time of the service. A reception will follow at Under the Lamplight Dinner Theater, 129 S. Main Street, Galena.

Donations would be appreciated to the Dubuque Rescue Mission in memory of Esther.

Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Mary Ann Matous

Mary Ann Matous, 65, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

A prayer service will be held at 9:45 am, Monday, July 19, 2021 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service followed by visitation until 12:30 pm.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Mary will be 1:00 pm, Monday, July 19, 2021, at Church of the Resurrection with Msgr. James Miller as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. 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.

Mary was born March 14, 1956, in Dubuque, the daughter of John Anthony and Harriette Elaine (Grove) Matous.

She graduated from Wahlert High School and then went on to attend Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta.

Mary was very proud to own and operate her beauty salon, Watters Edge in Dubuque.  She also held various positions at the University of Dubuque.

Mary enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting and watching old movies.  She also loved her nephews and her dog, Sophie.  Mary had a beautiful angel collection and had a special closeness with her angels.  She was a very faithful, loving, caring and generous friend to many.

Survivors include one brother, Stephen (Peggy) Matous of Mason City; four nephews, John (Michelle) Matous and their children, John & Peter, Matthew (Tricia Navarro) Matous and their child, Raely Jean, Mark Matous, and William (Leilani) Walker and their children, Ryker & Noah; her dear friend and cousin, Sue Poffenberger and her best friend, Julie (Tom) Kane.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

The family would like to express their great appreciation to Dr. Sullivan, Dr. Holm and all the cancer doctors and nurses in Dubuque and at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for their exceptional care of Mary.

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

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

George E. Coe

George E. Coe 79, of Dubuque, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, following a courageous

battle with pancreatic cancer. A memorial celebration gathering will be from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 16, at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Road, where there will be a service held at 2 p.m., followed by military honors rendered by the American Legion Post #6. Services will be live-streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home Facebook page.

George was born on July 4, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio the son of Earl and Rosalita (Floria) Coe. He began his profession in the information technology field in the early 1960’s at Federal Reserve Bank in Cleveland. George continued working in IT throughout his 38-year career with Federal Reserve at their Cleveland and Chicago banks. He traveled to all the Federal Reserve banks in the country helping design and implement IT projects.

George traveled extensively throughout the world and enjoyed golfing, spending time with his family and watching sporting events. He was honorable discharged from the Coast Guard in 1970 and was a member of Dubuque Golf and Country Club, The Meadows Golf Club and past member of Union League Club of Chicago.

Surviving are his wife Fernanda Kramer of Dubuque; his sons Steven Coe and David Coe both of Cleveland, OH; stepdaughter Laura Kramer of London, England; stepson Andrei Kramer of Dubuque, IA; grandchildren, Nicole, Kimberly and Brandon Coe and great grandson Shane McMillan.

George was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Earl John Coe.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Dubuque Arboretum or the Dubuque Humane Society.

The family would like to thank the medical personnel at Mercy Hospital, University of Iowa Hospital, and Medical Associates Oncology Departments for their compassionate care.

Robert D. Barry

Robert David Barry, 85 of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on July 9, 2021 at MercyOne Medical Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021, at St. Raphael Cathedral. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Family and friends may gather after 9:30 a.m. at the church Saturday. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Robert was born on January, 28, 1936 in Dubuque Iowa, the son of David and Laura (Feldman) Barry. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Iowa. He worked at Nabors Pharmacy in Dubuque Iowa and Garrity’s Drugs in Freeport, Illinois.

He is survived by his sister-in-law; Molly Barry; nephews; Matt (Tisa) Barry and Tony Barry and a niece, Kelly Barry; great nieces; Meghan Barry and Anna Barry.

Preceded in death: by his parents; his brothers; Tom Barry and Paul Barry; his sister-in-law, Carol Barry and a nephew, Tim Barry.

Morris Blum

A celebration of life for Morris (Moe) Blum will be held Saturday, July 17 at Happy’s Place beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Moe passed away at Independence Village, Waukee, IA on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.  A gravesite service will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.

Arden L. Woodrum

Arden Lee Woodrum, 91, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020. Arden passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, after a long struggle with cancer.

Arden was born July 17, 1929 in Geneseo, IL to Elmer and Arlene Heller Woodrum. Arden married Dolores Nelson in 1950 and had two sons. Arden served his country with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He then studied at the Spartan School of Aeronautics and went to work for John Deere, retiring in 1988, as general supervisor. Arden married Elaine Greenfield in 1976. Arden was an active member at Westminster Presbyterian Church, serving on Session, serving as a moderator of John Knox Presbytery, and singing in the church choir. Arden and Elaine were very active bicyclists and spent many happy hours pedaling in the U.S. and other countries. Arden enjoyed a challenging bicycle ride with three friends, starting on the west coast and finishing in Iowa where he joined Elaine on Ragbrai. Arden was instrumental in the development of the Heritage Bicycle Trail. Arden and Elaine were also motor home enthusiasts and in Arden’s later years, he enjoyed motorcycling. Arden enjoyed all of his family and cherished the time he spent with them.

Arden is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Elaine, two sons: Brian Woodrum of Seattle, WA and Doug Woodrum (Linda) of Mill Valley, CA, four step children: Kathe Rusher (Neal) of Mesa, AZ, Sue Butt (Steve) of Dubuque, IA, Joan Riedsma (Tony) of Holland, MI and Tim Greenfield (Kirsten) of Dubuque, IA, fourteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be held  at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. The service will be live-streamed at wpcdbq.org

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dubuque, Iowa, Hospice of Dubuque, or Camp Wyoming in Wyoming, Iowa. Please leave a tribute to Arden, your sentiments, or a note to his family at: ardenwoodrum.com

Patricia J. Carlson

Patricia J. (Foht) Carlson, 71, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at ManorCare Health Services in Dubuque.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, with Rev. Tom C. Shinkle officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. The funeral service will be live-streamed on THE MILLER FUNERAL HOME GROUP facebook page.

Visitation will be from 9:00 – 10:45 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Patty was born on August 31, 1949 in Dubuque, the daughter of Norbert J. and Agnes M. (Janzen) Foht. She was a graduate of East Dubuque High School, class of 1967.

She loved her cats and her favorite color was Purple.

Surviving are two children, Tina (Jason) Haynes of Benton, WI, and Sean (Andrea) Ginter of Dubuque; her father, Norbert J. Foht of East Dubuque; and a brother, Larry (Carol) Foht of Benton; six grandchildren, Trisha, Christopher, Tia, Cody, Andrew and Christopher; plus nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Agnes and a grandson, Tyler Ginter.

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

Judith L. Calcari

Judith Louise Calcari, 81, of Dubuque, IA passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Luther Manor in Dubuque. Judith was born in Staunton, IL on October 16, 1939, the daughter of Marion “Reno” and Lucille (Rummer) Calcari.

Judy attended St. Michael’s Grade School, graduating in 1953, and Staunton High School, graduating in 1957, where she played in the Staunton Marching “Bulldogs” band. After graduating Staunton High School, Judy joined the Sacred Heart Convent in Springfield, IL as Sister Mary Thaddeus, a Dominican nun. As a sister, Judy taught at St. Michael’s School in Aurora, IL, and St. Edward’s School in Chicago, IL, until she left the convent in 1967 due to health reasons. Her time there helped guide her to the path of education and helping others.

Judy had an extensive education, obtaining her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Marycrest College in Davenport, IA, graduating in January of 1970. On February 16, 1974, she became a member of the ISEA Fellowship Foundation. She then received her Master of Science in Education from Northern Illinois, graduating in December, 1975.

Judy had many different positions within education. She was a science teacher for Wilson Elementary School from 1970-1986. After completing an administrative degree, she became principal at John F. Kennedy Catholic School in Davenport in 1987. In 1999, she moved to Dubuque where she was principal of Nativity Catholic School and later became Director of Religious Education until she retired in 2017. Wherever she lived, Judy was deeply involved in her church community, including founding the Davenport Centennial Choir and serving as Choir Director at Our Lady of Victory.

For most of her life, Judy loved her Church, the Lord’s people and His children. She threw herself wholeheartedly into school fundraisers like the Calcari-Spaghetti night, Church functions and the choir, even allowing her head to be shaved to raise funds. Judy always loved music and played the guitar in a group at Marycrest College as a student; classical music and Gregorian chant were two of her favorites. Judy loved to travel and took several tours to Mexico, to the Shrine of Guadalupe, and the apparition site of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Međugorje, Yugoslavia. She was thrilled, on a trip to Italy, to visit the town where her grandfather had been born. Judy also loved to evangelize and kept a supply of handmade crosses carved from Olivewood from the Holy Land. She gave the crosses to many people she encountered at clinics, hospitals, restaurants, and church.

Judy had a great sense of humor and was the life of the party. Everyone at the gathering would be in stitches listening to her “nun stories” and other anecdotes. Judy was very generous, donating large sums to many missions, orders of priest and nuns, cancer hospitals, Native American Reservations, and other good causes. She gave many of her possessions away to others if they needed them. During her life, Judy had many health issues, starting with a gall bladder/heart attack at the age of 27. She joked that, over time, she passed enough kidney stones to make a rosary. Later, through many health challenges, in spite of her pain, she loved and trusted the Lord. She will be missed by many.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Kathryn “Kathy” Calcari of Staunton, IL; nieces and nephews, Nathan (Stephanie) Calcari and their children Reagan and Brecken of St. Louis, MO, Lucas (Shae) Calcari and their children Bella and Mia of Foristell, MO, Meaghan (Michael) Calcari Campbell and their daughter, Celeste of San Francisco, CA; and best friend, Marjorie Hunn of Davenport, IA. Judy was preceded in death by her parents and brother Reno Calcari.

In lieu of sending floral arrangements, donations can be given in Judy’s name to: Nativity Church, Dubuque, IA; Our Lady of Victory Foundation or School, Davenport, IA; St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Memphis, TN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021 at The Church of the Nativity in Dubuque with Msgr. James Miller officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the start of mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at later date in Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton, IL. Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. Dubuque, is assisting the family.

Judy’s Family and her Caregiver would like to thank: Mercy Hospital Staff, Luther Manor Staff, especially Kim, Linda, and Ashley; Hospice of Dubuque, especially Suzanne, Music Therapist, and Scott, for their loving care of Judy. We are very grateful to all of you!

Geraldine E. Dixon

Geraldine E. (Gerry Pestka) Dixon, 81, of Clinton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital as her daughters, Terese and Sue, prayed at her bedside.  An added special blessing is that her mother (Grandma Pestka) passed away 45 years ago on this very same day. Visitation will be from 3-8 pm on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Pape Funeral Home, Clinton, IA with a rosary at 3 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Clinton, IA, with visitation from 9:00 am until the start of Mass.  Burial will be in St. Irenaeus Catholic Cemetery.  Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.

Gerry was born in Clinton, Iowa on December 28, 1939, the youngest daughter of Joseph and Marie (Schreiner) Pestka.  She attended St. Boniface Catholic School, Mount St. Clare Academy, and Mount St. Clare College in Clinton, IA.  She married Ronald E. Dixon on November 19, 1960 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Clinton, IA.  He preceded her in death on October 31, 2018, 19 days short of their 58^th wedding anniversary.  Gerry worked at Nielsen Clearing House, Burpee Seeds, Tastee Freeze, and International Paper, all in Clinton, IA; the C-Store in Goose Lake, IA; and retired from Mercy Hospital, Clinton, IA.  Gerry enjoyed being outdoors where she could people watch and especially loved playing cards and games with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends.

Those left to love and remember Gerry include her five children, Terese (David) Larres of Port St. Lucie, FL, David (Missy) Dixon of Sabula, Sue (Rich) Meyer of Dubuque, Brian Dixon of Davenport, and Tim Dixon of Clinton; 4 grandchildren, Lauren (Jordan) Rosales, Justin (Emily) Larres, Elise Larres, and Joseph Larres; 4 great-grandsons, Jude Denton and Landon, Elijah and Dominic Larres; 1 sister, Ruth (Robert) Jost of Clinton; 3  sisters-in-law, Barb Dixon of North Liberty, Carol Godat of Clinton, and Karen Dixon of Circleville, OH, and many nieces and nephews.

Gerry was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Ron, her parents and 2 sisters, Joan Miller and Madonna (Waters) Gibson, twin infant brothers, and an infant sister.

The family would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt “thank you” to the staff at the University of Iowa Hospital for their exemplary care and compassion during Gerry’s last days. Dr. Melinda Johnson’s personal attention and guidance, not only to Gerry but also to the family, provided much-needed comfort and support during this difficult time. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com. The family requests donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or to the family’s wishes.

Donald J. Hayes

Donald J. Hayes, 84, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on July 11, 2021, at Stonehill Care Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 15th, 2021, at the Church of the Nativity with Msgr. James Miller officiating. Family and friends may gather after 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the church until time of mass. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery with Military honors accorded by the Iowa Army National Guard. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa is assisting the family.

Donald was born on October 15, 1936, in Jackson County (Iowa), the son of James and Mary (Hawks) Hayes. He graduated from Loras Academy and served in the US Army where he received an honorable discharge. He worked for John Deere Dubuque Works for 36 years and was a member of the UAW Local 94.

On May 25th, 1963, he married Margaret Haley in Dubuque, Iowa and they recently celebrated 58 years of marriage.

Don is survived by his wife Margaret; children, Jim (Shari) Hayes, Julie (Paul) Rhomberg, Nancy (Chad) Berendes, Mark (Christina) Hayes, and Greg (Vicky) Hayes. Grandchildren: Andrew, Brian (Rachel), Megan (Nathan), Peter, Tom, Daniel, Cayla, Mitchell (Carissa), Jenna, Nolan, Bridget and Veronica. Great grandchildren: Aria, Mila, and Stella. His sister Geri Connolly along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Herbie Hayes; and two sisters Milly Feeney and Kathleen Hickson.

The family would like to thank the staff at Assisi Village and Stonehill Care Center for all their wonderful care they gave to Don.