Obituaries Archive

Elizabeth M. Hesselman

Elizabeth Mary “Lizzy” Hesselman, 65, of Dubuque passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at home with her family by her side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Church of the Nativity with Fr. Andy Upah officiating. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. The Leonard Funeral home is in Charge of Arrangements.

Lizzy was born on January 30, 1955 in Dubuque, the daughter of Donald and Mary (Anderson) Hesselman, with Down Syndrome. She lived with her loving family her entire life and was an inspiration to all who knew her.

She is survived by her siblings Don (Gwen) Hesselman, Steve (Becky) Hesselman, Mary Gereau, Mark Hesselman, Mike (Terri) Hesselman, Tony (Jill) Hesselman, Ann (Dave Heller) Volkert, Julie (Dave) Nauman, and Jane Scarlino, along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father Don in 2018 and mother Mary in 2019 along with her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Lynn L. Ball

Lynn L. Ball, 71, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Stonehill Care Center, Dubuque.

Lynn was born on March 16, 1949 in Postville, IA son of Marjorie (Sass) and Harold Ball. He graduated from East Dubuque High School. He was drafted into the Army in March 1969. He was stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington where he ranked up to E-5. Lynn was very proud of being a veteran.

Lynn was an over-the-road semi driver for many years, and drove for several national and local trucking companies out of Dubuque.

Lynn really enjoyed the outdoors and nature. He spent many hours sitting on his back deck enjoying the weather. He often enjoyed sharing memories of living in and around Monona, Iowa where he spent many days/weeks staying with his Grandparents (Hubert and Ruth Sass) on their farm. His favorite pastime was attending local dirt track stock car races. He took his Grandson, Adam, to so many of those races and instilled the love of racing in him.

He is survived by 5 Children: Dean (Stephanie) Bush of Dubuque; Dawn (Ken) Leppert of Dubuque; Doran (Shari) Bush of Asbury; Daryl Bush of Dubuque; Deric (Jennifer Siegert) Bush of Dubuque. Ten Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. He is also survived by 5 Siblings: Vicki (Tom) Houts, Shell Knob, MO; Shari (John) Arthofer, East Dubuque; Neil (Jeanne) Ball, East Dubuque; Ross Ball, East Dubuque, and Cathi (Jeff) Timmerman, Lisbon, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one Uncle, Bob.

The family would like to thank his home health Nurse Stephanie Allen for her care and dedicated friendship for the last 8 wonderful years, Hospice of Dubuque and also Ashleigh and the staff at Stonehill Care Center for all their care and support.

Per his wishes, there will be no visitation. Private family services will be held with his brother-in-law, the Rev. Jeffrey Timmerman officiating. The Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. Dubuque, is assisting the family.

James T. Lewis

James T. Lewis, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on June 18, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics after his battle with MDS.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Friday, June 26th, 2020 at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 3:00 p.m. Graveside committal service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27th, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue, Iowa with Deacon Bill Biver officiating. Please consider wearing a mask and remember to practice social distancing. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com.

Jim was born to Harold and Eileen (Pogeman) Lewis, in Bellevue, Iowa on August 23, 1949. He attended Wahlert and Senior High School and graduated from the University of Dubuque. Jim married Ruth Schwager in Bellevue, IA on May 27, 1972. He had a 43 year career at Frommelt – Rite Hite where he held several positions and met many friends.

James T. was a man of strength and integrity, quiet courage and compassion, creativity and character. He adored his wife and family, and especially loved being a grandpa. One of his favorite pastimes was exploring the scenic back roads of Iowa, using them as inspiration for his greatest passion, painting. The way he put it, “I paint because I have to.” He also shared other creative talents, including wood working, wine making, playing the bass guitar, and photography. Jim enjoyed creative writing and had a way with words. He made everyone feel welcome and loved, sharing his time, smiles and humor with all.

Jim loved his family deeply. He is survived by his wife, Ruth of 48 years, and his 2 children Abbey (Aaron) Higgins, of Dubuque and Nathan (Samantha) Lewis of Kansas City. He was a proud grandpa to Tomas and Lucy Higgins and Johanna and Rosemary Lewis. His two sisters, Dianna Lewis-Baker and Barb Pomplun will continue to keep him in their hearts. He will also be greatly missed by many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Jim joined his parents; his sister, Patty Oneyear; his father and mother-in-law, Vincent and Rosemary Schwager; his brothers-in-law, Arnie Baker, Leo Oneyear, Paul and Tom Schwager; his sister-in-law Rita Krause; and his nephew, Trevor Schwager.

Jim’s journey has come to a close, but the numerous people he has influenced will continue his legacy with the long and winding road of memories we shared with him. In his words, “Now don’t just stand there, go create something.”

In lieu of flowers, a James T. Lewis memorial fund will be established.

Thomas F. Ryan

Thomas F. Ryan, 78, of Dubuque, died peacefully, Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

A Private Family Mass of Christian Burial for Tom will be Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Church of the Resurrection with Rev. Father Tom Heathershaw as the Celebrant and Deacon Mike Ellis as the homilist. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. The mass will be live streamed at 10:30 AM Tuesday, June 23, 2020, on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com.

Tom was born May 29, 1942, the son of Earl V. and Luella Manderscheid Ryan. On November 19, 1983, he married Margaret “Peg” Merriam in Dubuque.

He graduated from Holy Rosary High School in LaMotte in 1959.

Tom worked 40 years at Interstate Power Company/Alliant Energy.  He started at the Interstate Power Company Bus System before it was given to the City of Dubuque, he then transferred to the line department where he worked many years as a lineman and customer service representative.

Tom was active in St. Donatus Catholic Church and St. Donatus Community Club and served on the church’s school board. He was secretary and served on the grounds committee of Pine Knoll Condo Association for seven years. He coached little league baseball, girls softball, and was a 4-H Leader. His favorite teams were the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Bears – whether they won or lost. He loved the game of golf and walking the Florida beaches in his retirement. He taught his children the basics of how to work on cars and do almost any home improvement project.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife of 36 years, Margaret “Peg”; four sons, Terry (Mary) Ryan, Steve (Tami) Ryan, Stan (Tammy) Ryan, all of Dubuque, and son, Todd (Karen) Ryan of Parkersburg, IA; one daughter, Cathy (Randy) Wehling of Anamosa, IA; one stepdaughter, Lisa (Jacques) Condon of Mequon, WI; nine grandchildren, Kristi (Garret), Kelly (Jacob), Austin, Cody, Taylor (Derek), Josh, Emily, Katie (Jordan), and Mitch (Taryn), one step-granddaughter, Olivia; five great-grandchildren, Cooper, Brooks, Coy, Mia, and Miles; and one sister, Helen Curtis of Davenport, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Paul Ryan, brother-in-law, Allan Curtis, and cousin, Grace (Bob) Denlinger who helped raise Tom after his mother died at a young age.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of Dubuque, Tom’s nurses and caregivers at Stonehill Care Center, and his doctors, nurses, and caregivers at MercyOne, Medical Associates and Mayo Clinic.

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

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

Sharon L. Thul

Sharon L. Thul, 80, of Dubuque, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at home, surrounded by family.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 22, at the funeral home, and will be live-streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory Facebook page. Deacon Bill Biver will officiate. Interment will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family, and the service webcasting link is available at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com

Sharon was born June 15, 1940 in Dubuque, the daughter of Charles and Velma (Chambers) Smith.

She married Dale Thul on July 25, 1959 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Sharon was an avid fan of Mickey Mouse, and enjoyed watching figure skating. She dearly loved her family, and especially delighted in being a grandmother.

Sharon is survived by her beloved husband, Dale; her children, Debbie (Mike Goin) Laufenberg of St. Donatus, Danny Thul of Andrew, IA, Dennis Thul, Donnie (Staci) Thul, and Kathy (Brian) Schwager, all of Dubuque; her grandchildren, Corey (Nichole), Jason, and Kara Laufenberg, Theresa (Aaron) Ward, Megan (Tony Giorgenti) Thul, Dennis “Bud” Thul Jr., Kyle Siefker, Jake and Dylan Thul, and Cole, Adelyn, and Alyvia Schwager; nine great grandchildren; her sisters, Shirley Woock and Linda (Ronnie) Hanson; her brother in law Dean (Pat) Thul; her sister in law, Carole Thul; and many nieces and nephews.

Sharon was preceded in death by her son in law, Wayne Laufenberg; her parents; her siblings, Unice, Kathy Jo, William and Terrance Smith, and Lola Hostert; and her in laws, Dave Thul and Mildred and Melvin Thiltgen.

Memorials may be made to the Sharon Thul Memorial Fund.

Sharon’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque for their care of Sharon.

Sharon S. Furlong

Sharon S. (Conlan) Furlong, age 76, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 1:47 a.m., on Friday, June 19, 2020, at Stonehill Care Center.  To celebrate Sharon’s life, family and friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. To honor Sharon’s life, funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at 12:00 noon, at Behr Funeral Home, with Deacon John Stierman officiating.

Sharon was born on January 30, 1944, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, daughter of Wilson and Opal (Dolan) Conlan.

Sharon graduated from Dubuque Senior High School.  Sharon was employed with Hillcrest Family Services as a receptionist, then went on to work with Dr. Anderegg until her retirement.  Sharon was united in marriage to Jon Furlong on December 14, 1991, at the Carnegie Stout Public Library.  In her free time, Sharon could be found enjoying the great outdoors with Jon at their cottage at Lake Joy for over 25 years.  She was also an avid reader who looked forward to finishing one mystery book so that she could pick up the next.  We are deeply saddened at the loss of Sharon in our daily lives, but take some comfort in knowing that she is now resting peacefully, free of the health issues she has faced so bravely these past years.

Those left to cherish Sharon’s memory include

her husband,
Jon Furlong, Dubuque, IA;

her children,
Brian (Laura) Arensdorf, Waukon, IA,
Cary (Amanda) Arensdorf, DeWitt, IA
and Kathy (Jesse) Heiar, Dubuque, IA;

her 4 grandchildren,
Elise and Elliott Arensdorf, and Matt and Adam Johnson;

and her siblings,
Michael “Mick”, Carolyn, Linda, Janet and Michelle.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, David Conlan.

Sharon’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Stonehill, and Mercy Hospital, for all of their attentive, compassionate and professional care of Sharon throughout the years.

Memorials will be accepted by the family, and can be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Sharon Furlong Family, and will be distributed among her favorite charities.

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

Thomas J. Schiesl

Thomas James Schiesl, 60, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 following a brief battle with cancer. In honor of Tom’s wishes, there will be no public wake or funeral service.

Tom was born on August 7, 1959, in Dubuque, IA, to his parents, James and Mary Jo (Melloy) Schiesl.  Tom recently retired from Bimbo Bakeries, formerly Trausch/Metz Baking Company. Following his retirement, Tom worked for the City of Dubuque as a Jule Bus Driver.

Tom is survived by three sons and three grandchildren; Nick Schiesl and his daughter Lucy; Eric (fiancée Malorie Steffen) Schiesl and his daughter Maggi; Curt (Tiina) Schiesl and their newborn son Alexander.

Also cherishing his memory are his siblings, Joseph (Debra) Schiesl of Prior Lake, MN; Cynthia (Robert) Wagner of Dubuque; Mary Ann (Jeff) Griesinger of Prior Lake, MN; Patricia (Thomas) Schumacher, Robert (Kelley) Schiesl and his sister-in-law, Patti Schiesl, all of Dubuque, including 16 nieces and nephews.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, James & Mary Jo Schiesl and his brother William Schiesl.

The family would like to acknowledge the incredible love and compassion offered by Tom’s son, Nick, for welcoming his Dad into his home during the final months. This provided great comfort and peace to Tom while being cared for by his sons, his sister Pat and his entire family.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque for their sincere and professional care, along with Tri-State Cremation Center for their heartfelt support and service.

Online condolences may be shared with Tom’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com

“Adiós, See You Later, Too-Da-Loo” – Tom

Nancy Jo Sanders

Nancy Jo Sanders (Kohnen) of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on June 17, 2020.

A service celebrating her life will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Family and friends may gather from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com and a live stream of the service will be on the funeral homes Facebook page.

Nancy was born in Dubuque, Iowa on September 10, 1956. She married William Sanders on November 1, 1975 at Summit Congregational Church.

Nancy worked numerous jobs over the years, but she was mainly a homemaker for many years raising her 8 children. Nancy’s grandchildren were very special to her in which she helped care for many of them and she loved them dearly.

Nancy was a very selfless person who always did things for others, putting the needs of her family before her own. She loved country music and she could often be heard belting out her favorite tunes; she knew the words to every song. Nancy was a wealth of knowledge and was brilliant at all puzzles, especially jigsaw and crossword. She was smart as a whip and knew a little bit about everything. She was very funny and had a smart-ass comment for just about anything, anywhere, any situation. She had a great sense of humor and could make light of any situation. She simply just had a special whit and charm about her.

Nancy was part of a very special horseshoe league for over 30 years, more like a family really, and she cherished her memories with the girls which whom have given her great support during her battle. We are certain Nancy is now singing and dancing with her sisters, Patti and Susie, as they reunite.

She leaves behind her husband William Sanders of nearly 45 years; eight children: Rebecca James, Jason Sanders, Jesse Sanders, Billie Jo (Dan) Arrington, Emily (Jayson) Freiburger, Maggie Tischhauser (Mike Hamel), Curt Sanders (Kara Puccio), and Ronald Sanders; 22 grandchildren: Luke, Rylee, Joe, Kaitlyn, Kathryn, Andrew, Henry, Jacob, Coby, Alex, Madyson, Jack, Karly, Ella, Mariah, Layla, Isaiah, Jameson, MaKenna, Alina, Declan and Ray, and 2 great grandchildren Katalina and Abigail. Her siblings Pamela (John) Kass, Janice (Jim) Schultz, Tom (Shawn) Kohnen, Jim Kohnen, Tim Kohnen, Kim (Shane) Hyde and Carla (Bob) Heller, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosemary and Merlin Kohnen; mother-in-law Grace Muntz Sanders; her sisters Patti Chaloupka and Sue Upmann; brother-in-law Lyle Upmann; son-in-law Tobey Tischhauser, and granddaughter Marley Rose Tischhauser.

Memorial fund has been established and donations can be made at the services or contact Emily Freiburger or Billie Arrington directly.

Edward R. Bowers, Jr.

Edward R. Bowers, Jr., 83, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020, at Bethany Nursing Home.

A private service will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home. Following, a private burial service will be held at Linwood Cemetery. Recorded services will be available to watch on the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home Facebook page beginning Saturday afternoon. Online condolences may be left at egelhofsiegertcasper.com.

Eddie was born on June 3, 1937, in Flint, Michigan, but lived most of his youth in Tonawanda, New York. He graduated from Tonawanda High School in 1955, where he excelled in football, swimming, and baseball. In 2015, he was inducted to his high school Athletic Hall of Fame. He married his high school sweetheart, Sandra J. Fleming of Grand Island, New York, on June 14, 1958. Eddie was a graduate of Syracuse University (1960) where he was on the football team (defensive halfback), which won the National Championship in 1959. He also competed on the swimming team. After attending graduate school at UC-Long Beach, he started in college textbook publishing with Rand McNally in Chicago (1966). In 1974 he joined William C. Brown Publishing in Dubuque as an editor, eventually moving on to become a vice president and executive editor. In 1981 he started Eddie Bowers Publishing Company, specializing in college textbooks. He retired from publishing in 2012.

Eddie was a family man who loved his wife and four children deeply. He loved taking them camping, hiking, boating, and skiing. He cherished time spent with his grandchildren. He loved sports and exercise. He was a championship handball player and avid runner. He ran over 50 marathons and also a few ultramarathons. He founded the Mississippi Valley Running Association and was president for several years. He also was a board member of the YMCA, as well as a member and past president of the Rotary Club of Dubuque.

Eddie is survived by his loving wife, Sandy Bowers; their children, Karen Grantham of Newton, NH, Edward Bowers III of Dubuque, IA, Cindy Daily of Chula Vista, CA, and Sharon Lloyd of Peosta, IA, as well as 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Nancy Williams of Texas, and Grace Switzer of Oklahoma.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Caroline Bowers, and a sister, Constance Hudson.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque and Bethany Nursing Home for their wonderful care and kindness they gave Eddie.

William H. “Bill” Schrobilgen

William H. “Bill” Schrobilgen, 93, of Asbury, died Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at his home.

Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, June 19, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM. 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 virtual hug to Bill’s family.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Bill will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Church of the Resurrection with Rev. Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant. The church kindly requests that all attendees practice social distancing and requests that masks be worn. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. The service will be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com.

illiam was born May 1, 1927, in Center Township Durango, IA, the son of John and Clara T. Momberg Schrobilgen. On September 16, 1950, he married Marlene K. Dietz at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Asbury. She died October 30, 2018.

He worked at A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Company for 41 1/2 years, where he was an active member of Machinist Union Local #1238, retiring May 1, 1989. He was a longtime member of Church of the Resurrection and Timberline Golf Course. He was the grandchildren’s #1 fan at all of their sporting events. He was a diehard Chicago Cubs fan and loved flying the “W”. He enjoyed playing Euchre, and Bingo at the Village Coop. He also enjoyed bowling, and biking on the Heritage Trail. His smile was infectious.

Bill is survived by his children, Cynthia Thommen of Dubuque, Cathy Haigh of North Buena Vista, Terry (Barbara) Schrobilgen of Cassville, WI, Thomas Schrobilgen of Dubuque, Susan (Robert) Humke of LaMotte, Timothy (Rose) Schrobilgen of Hawaii, Amy (Tim) Bemis of Dubuque, and Jodi Schrobilgen of Dubuque; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; one brother, Donald Schrobilgen of Asbury; four sisters, Ann Hall of Dubuque, Kathleen Ackerman of Dubuque, Marlene Luchsinger of Dubuque, Jeanette Lincoln of Independence, IA; and his in laws, Janann “Nan” (Charles) Higgins of Florida, and Karen (Donald) Schaufler of New York, Robert Massey of Asbury.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and a brother John Schrobilgen Jr.

A special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque, especially Betsy and Ryan, Dr. Ryan Stille and his nurses, his beloved friends and neighbors at The Village, and Dad’s Resurrection church family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Church of the Resurrection and Hospice of Dubuque.

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

Jude A. Coghlan

Jude Allen Coghlan, 31, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.

A visitation will be held from 9:30 am- 12:30 pm, Thursday, June 25 at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road. Burial will immediately follow in Resurrection Cemetery.

Jude was born on March 12, 1989, the son of Marilyn (Coghlan) Runde and the late Allen L. Coghlan.

He graduated from Wahlert High School and Missouri Valley Line Constructors Apprenticeship Program.

He became a Journeyman Lineman and was employed with Intren Power Company and was previously employed with Michels Power Corporation.

He truly enjoyed life and lived life to its fullest. He will be forever remembered for his humor.

Jude will be missed sadly by his mother, Marilyn Runde and his step-father, Steve Runde; his brother, Allen E. (Sara) Coghlan, his sister, Autumn (Ben) Glick, his step- brother, Robert (Shannon) Runde, Ron (Special friend, Jen Fregeau) Runde and his step-sister, Miranda (Dan) Downs; his grandparents, Melvin and Hilda Reittinger, along with his aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, many beloved friends and co- workers.

He was preceded in death by his father, Allen L. Coghlan; and grandparents, Earl and Rosemary Coghlan.

In lieu of flowers a Jude A. Coghlan Memorial Fund has been established.

Rosalee M. Schlecht

Rosalee M. “ Nanno” (Jackson) Schlecht, of Miles, most recently of Bellevue, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 22, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue.  A visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Hachmann Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue and again Monday morning from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. also at the funeral home.  Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Bellevue.

It is recommended to utilize masks during the visitation at the funeral home and at the funeral mass and that you practice social distancing due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the St. Joseph Bellevue – Sts. Peter & Paul Springbrook Facebook page, on their You Tube Channel and on Bellevue Cable TV. Rosalee’s family asks everyone to sign the online guestbook and leave a condolence at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com.  If you choose to give a memorial in Rosalee’s memory please send it to Hachmann Funeral Home at 100 N. 6^th St., Bellevue, IA  52031, c/o Rosalee’s Family.  The family encourages memorials to Hospice of Jackson County in Rosalee’s memory.

Rosalee was born May 12, 1940, the daughter of Imo and Eleanor (Laffey) Jackson.  She married Richard L. Schlecht, Sr. on August 22, 1959, he passed on November 10, 1994.  Rosalee later married Joseph Gerlach, Jr., he passed in 2009.  She was always on the go, enjoyed sending and receiving greeting cards and writing jiffy notes.  Rosalee and Bev enjoyed tootling around.  She worked at International Paper for over 30years, then East Central Schools, and all that time also helped on the farm with Chicken Hatchery and ran a lunch wagon on the weekends.  Rosalee made the best pies.  She and her families favorite time of the year was Christmas.  She was a fan of John Wayne and Rosalee cherished more than anything where her “Nanno Days” with Hadley.

Survivors include her children, Richard (Sandy) Schlecht, Jr. of Bellevue, Etta (Greg) Culver of Miles; 2 grandchildren, Katie (James) Wilke and Marie (Ryan) Forret;  3 great-grandchildren, Hadley, Luke, and Finley; siblings, Wayne (Norma) Jackson, Beverly Sullivan; and a sisters in-law, Janice Jackson, Rita Wiegert, and Joann Schlecht.

Rosalee was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Marcella; her two husbands; a brother, Virgil Jackson, and brothers in-law, Bernard Sullivan, Raymond Wiegert, and Joseph Schlecht.

James L. Barry

James Louis “Jim” Barry, 87, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on June 16th, 2020 at Stonehill Care Center.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 19th, 2020 at Mueller Chapel, Linwood Cemetery where family and friends may gather after 10:00 a.m. at the chapel.  The Dubuque County Sheriff Department will provide an honor guard. Graveside Military honors will follow by the Dubuque Marine Corps League. A livestream of the services will be on Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory’s Facebook page.

Jim was born on August 26, 1932 in Turkey River, Iowa the son of Patrick and Lucille (Ferris) Barry. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1951 to 1971 and was a Dubuque County Sherriff Deputy from 1971 to 1989.

He married Beverly Fischer in 1954 and later married the love of his life Patricia Good in 1977.

Jim loved his old-time country music and sang and played his guitar with his sister Evelyn at the old Melody Mill and on KDTH Radio. He especially enjoyed time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Patricia; his daughter Sherie (Vincent); his son James Jr.; Patricia’s daughters Cathy (James), Tina (Colden) and Angeline; his sister Virginia Link and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Alan, Lyle and Jack and a sister Evelyn.

In lieu of flowers a James Barry memorial fund will be established.

The family would like to thank Dr. Cao and his staff along with all the nurses who took great care of him at Stonehill.

George W. Flanagan

George W. Flanagan, 72, of Leisure Lake formerly of Dubuque passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020 at home surrounded by family.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2020 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory. We remind you to practice the social distancing guidelines and if you are not able to attend the service a live stream will be on the funeral home’s Facebook page.

George was born on July 3, 1947 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of George and Enid (Rudd) Flanagan. He married Mary Lou Cornwell on June 11, 1966 at St. Raphael Cathedral.

George worked for H & W Motor Express for 30 years until retirement. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 421 and the Teamsters Retirees.

He is survived by his wife Mary Lou; children, George (Lisa) Flanagan Jr., Tom (Stacy) Flanagan, Mike (Peggy) Flanagan and Bob (Tina) Flanagan. Grandchildren, Olivia, McKinzie, George III, Jon, Cory, Matt, Dylan, Logan, Connor, Taylor and Charley. Step grandchildren Olivia (Kevin Scheffert) Leslein and Brittany and James Gaylord. Four great grandchildren and four step great grandchildren along with his sister-in-law Phyllis Lang.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his mother and father-in-law Alfred “Red” and Betty Cornwell and members of their family including 6 brothers-in-law and 3 sisters-in-law.

The family would like to thank Dr. Eric Engelman, the Oncology Department, the 3rd floor staff at Mercy, Hospice of Dubuque, Marvin Ney with Paramount Ambulance for all the wonderful care and kindness they gave George.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Freedom Center or Hospice of Dubuque.

Sister Kathleen Marie Carr, BVM

Sister Kathleen Marie Carr, BVM, 73, 940 C Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Mercy Hospital.

Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2020. A virtual visitation will be held from 1:15-1:30 p.m., followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Sister Kathleen was the director of campus ministry at Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa. She worked as a program administrative assistant at Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa. She ministered as a secondary teacher in Wichita, Kans., and in Rock Island, Ill., where she also served as retreat director. She was a parish social ministry coordinator in Corvallis, Ore. She served the community as initial membership coordinator.

She was born Feb. 19, 1947, in Seattle to James Patrick and Genevieve Agnes Kuhry Carr. She entered the BVM congregation July 31, 1965, from Christ the King Parish, Seattle. She professed first vows on Feb. 2, 1968, and final vows on Feb. 2, 1974.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Michael Carr. She is survived by siblings William (Anne) Carr, Spokane, Wash.; Patrick Carr (Richard Hess), Santa Rosa, Calif.; and Mary Ann Carr, (Dale Cox) Alsea, Ore.; a sister-in-law Lisa Carr, Bellevue, Wash.; niece(s), nephew(s) and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 55 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.

Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St, Dubuque IA 52001 is in charge of arrangements.

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