Obituaries Archive

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez, 20, of East Dubuque, IL, died Monday, February 1, 2021 as a result of a homicide in Dubuque, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Church in Dubuque, with Fr. Greg Bahl officiating.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. The Mass will be live-streamed on The Miller Funeral Home Group Facebook page, starting at 10:30 a.m.

Visitation will be from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque. Due to the Covid-19 virus, CDC and State rules will be observed with facemasks and social distancing observed. No more than (50) people are allowed in funeral home at one time.

Jennifer was born on July 19, 2000 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Octavio and Maria E. (Martinez) Lopez.  She attended school in Galena and recently graduated from Capri School of Cosmetology.

Jennifer enjoyed rollerblading, dancing, going out to eat, and doing hair & make-up.  She loved her brother and sisters and was always there for them.

Surviving are her parents, Octavio and Maria; her brother Zidane, and her sisters, Mafe and Melanie Lopez all of East Dubuque; grandparents, Antonio Martinez of Chicago, IL, Nabora Gomez of Monroe, WI, and Petra Lagunes of Mexico.

A Jennifer Lopez memorial fund has been established.

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

Anna Mae Hall

Anna Mae (Ann) Hall, 95, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on February 3, 2021 at Stonehill Care Center from complications of COVID-19, surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM Saturday, February 6, 2021, at St. Anthony Catholic Church.  Please respect our current social distancing requirements. Due to the statewide mask mandate, masks are required at the church.  If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Ann’s family.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Ann will be 10:30 AM Saturday, February 6, 2021, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Steven Rosonke as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Resurrection 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.

Ann was born on December 25, 1925 to John (Jack) and Clara Schrobilgen in the home on their family farm in Center Township accompanied by her twin sister Kathleen (Kay) Ackerman. She attended grade school at Lahey school, a one room schoolhouse.  She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School and attended Clarke College.

Ann married Joseph (Joe) Hall November 25, 1948 at St Anthony’s Church. They were married for 56 years prior to his death.  They had five children. They were members of Saint Anthony’s Parish since 1965.

Ann worked in the Wahlert Cafeteria, as a bookkeeper and in retail clothing.

Ann golfed until she was 88 years old and bowled in the senior league with her siblings until she was 91.  She also enjoyed gardening, baking, sewing, watercolor painting, crossword puzzles, playing Euchre and dominos. She was a true Cubs fan and a loyal Democrat.

Ann is survived by five children, Rebecca Hall of Phoenix, AZ, Joanne Hall (Jill Powell) of Knoxville, TN, Sara (Curt) Fewell of Fort Lupton, CO, Edward (Sandra) Hall of Fairview, PA and Heidi (Todd) Inskeep of Phoenix, AZ.  She had 10 grandchildren: Molly and Jordan Clark, Rachel and Vanessa Fewell, David, Jack and Anna Hall, and Michael and Colin Inskeep; and 7 great grandchildren: Apollo, Úna, Quinton, Lucia, Zadie, Emmett and Declan; brother Donald Schrobilgen, sisters Kay Ackerman, Marlene Luchsinger, and Jeanette Lincoln; sisters in law Ann Price and Judy Hall.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, her parents Jack and Clara Schrobilgen, brothers Bill Schrobilgen and John (Bub) Schrobilgen.  Also preceding her were brothers in law Francis (Fritz) Ackerman, George Luchsinger, James (Jim) Hall, Edward (Pat) Hall, Al Schiel and Fred Price; sisters in law Marlene Schrobilgen, Mary Schiel, Wilma Burns and Verna Metz.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church or Stonehill Care Center.

The family would like to thank Dr. Runde and the staff of Medical Associates and the caregivers at Stonehill Care Center; and Ann’s Avalon Road neighbors and friends who assisted her throughout the years.

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

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

Susan Stewart Barker

Susan Stewart Barker, 93, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2021.

Funeral services will be at 11:45 am, Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. A visitation will be held from 10 am to 11:30 am at the church. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Westminster Presbyterian Church website, https://wpcdbq.org/. Inurnment will be in Sharon Cemetery in Farmington, Iowa at a later date. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road is entrusted with arrangements.

Susan Stewart Seeley Barker was born on August 6, 1927 to Benjamin Eli from Mt. Pleasant, Iowa and Martha Stewart Seeley from Chariton, Iowa. She grew up on a farm helping her father by feeding the horses and milking the cows.

Susan attended West Pleasant Lawn, a one-room schoolhouse during her grade school years. She went on to Junior High School and St. Katherine’s School in Davenport. She attended Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, taking art, cooking and sewing. She received her training as a Nurse’s Aid at Mercy Hospital. She worked at Manor Care and Marion Hall as a Nurse Aid.

Susan married the love of her life, Darrell D. Barker on August 31, 1952 at the Mt. Pleasant Episcopal Church. Their union would be blessed with 63 wonderful years together and have 3 loving daughters.

She was a longtime member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where she volunteered for many years.

Susan and Darrell enjoyed 51 years of camping together. They had several truck campers and motorhomes. They frequently camped at Paradise Valley and Yellow River Forest.

She was an assistant leader in the Girl Scouts and a member of the Elks Lodge.

She is survived by her daughters, Debra (Tom) Bedtka of Dodgeville, WI, Becky (John) Jagielski of Elgin, IL, and Sara Habick of Dubuque; granddaughters, Tracy (Adam) Schroeder, Joscelyn Habick and Jessica Habick; and great grandchildren, Bailey and Dominic Schroeder.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Judson Beeler Seeley; and sister, Nancy Martha Beattie.

A Susan Barker Memorial Fund has been established.

To leave an online condolence or memory for the family please visitwww.escfuneral.com.

Gary G. Bushman

Gary G. Bushman, 76, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on February 2, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with Rev. Mark Ressler officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Please remember to wear your mask and social distance. If you are unable to attend a live stream of the service will be on the funeral home Facebook page.

Gary was born on July 5, 1944 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Joseph and Mae (Gerleman) Bushman. He graduated from Wahlert High School in Dubuque and enlisted in the US Army during the Korean War.

He worked for John Deere in Dubuque for 34 years until retirement. After retirement he moved to Cedar Rapids where he worked with his son’s excavating business. He was a member of the UAW Local 94.

Gary taught his children that hard work, grit and generosity will get you through life. He loved his grandchildren and was proud of all their accomplishments.

He is survived by his three children Daniel Bushman of Cedar Rapids, Jennifer Heller of Cedar Falls and Katherine (Robert) Smith of Bethesda, Maryland. Eight grandchildren, Joseph, Jenna, Jade and Jacob Bushman, Broden and Brock Heller, Olivia and Quinn Smith. Sisters Roseann (Pete) Wilson and Mary (James) York; Brothers, Richard Bushman, Joseph (Sandy) Bushman, David Bushman, Steve (Sue) Bushman and Gene Bushman. His sister-in-law Diane Bushman along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Howard in 2017 and James in 2020.

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Juanita Tigges

Juanita (Kass) Tigges, age 81, passed away surrounded by family February 2, 2021.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1pm, Friday, February 5, 2021 at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Catholic Church. A visitation will be held from 11 am to 12:15 pm, Friday, at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.

She was born on August 19, 1939 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of John and Cecilia (Irmen) Kass. She attended St. Columbkille Catholic School. Juanita married her lifelong love, Bill Tigges on May 21, 1960 at St. Philomena Church.

Her family was at the epicenter of her life. Juanita was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and her incredible influence is felt through the generations.

She was a selfless giver, avid seamstress and baker that was raised to value hard-work, kindness, and commitment. That spirit remained throughout her life, as she could often be found in the kitchen wearing clothes that she had sewn herself,  making her own baked goods (usually gluten-free) that would be given to loved ones or donated to Holy Ghost Catholic Church, where she was a Cub Scout Den Mother and volunteer.

She was employed as Head of Accounts Payable at Dubuque Data Services.

She and Bill traveled often and especially enjoyed vacationing with family.

She is survived by her husband, William J. Tigges; children: Ronald (Jennifer) Tigges, Cathy Henkel (Matt Pociask), Chuck Tigges, all of Dubuque, and Jean Wong, of Phoenix, AZ., who she also considered her daughter; grandchildren, Jason Henkel (Kristina Castaneda) , Jennifer Henkel (Tyler Raymond), Mitchel Tigges (Chris Helling) and Willie Tigges; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Gert (Bud) Dietz, Nick Kass (Al Pecina), and Mary Kass; and sisters-in-law, Jean (Kass) Edmond, and Pat Leonard.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Cecilia Kass; and siblings, Sister Elizabeth Kass, John Kass and James Kass.

In lieu of flowers a Juanita Tigges Memorial Fund has been established where donations will be given to Dubuque Right to Life.

Her family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Hermann and his staff and Hospice of Dubuque.

Thomas W. Noggle

Thomas W. Noggle, 58, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at MercyOne.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 6, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church-Holy Spirit Parish. Rev. Steven Garner will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque. Masks and social distancing are required at funeral home and church. Condolences and memories may be shared at egelhofsiegertcasper.com.

Thomas was born February 15, 1962 in Dubuque, the son of Don E. and Shirley A. (Wanger) Noggle. He graduated from St. Mary’s grade school, and later from Dubuque Senior High.

He was employed in housekeeping for Sisters of the Presentation for over 16 years, until he had a bicycle accident, after which he resided at Sunnycrest Manor.  He maintained his sunny disposition and enjoyed joking around with staff and friends. He was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. After St. Mary’s closed, he joined Holy Spirit Parish-Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and regularly attended Bible study sessions at Sunnycrest.

Tom was an avid sports fan, especially the White Sox and Bears (NOT the Packers!). He was passionate about music; he used to listen to the Top 40 countdown every weekend and would sing loudly, off-key to musicals, such as Grease, Rock of Ages, Bohemian Rhapsody. Hall and Oats was his favorite band. Tom used to play Euchre every week, prior to his accident. Tom also really enjoyed his Dr Pepper and pizza.

Tom is survived by three siblings, Dennis (Laura) Noggle of Overland Park, KS, Carol Noggle of Dubuque, and Karen Noggle of Iowa City, IA; four nieces and nephews, Jeremiah, Tinya, and Elijah Noggle, all of Dubuque, and Robin Noggle of Overland Park, KS; and his cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father Don on November 14, 1969; and his mother Shirley on September 27, 2020.

Memorials may be made to the Thomas Noggle Memorial Fund, c/o Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home, 2659 JFK Rd., Dubuque, IA, 52002.

Tom’s family would like to thank the staff, especially Anne and Beth, at Sunnycrest Manor for their care of Tom. They really treated Tom like family and always welcomed him with a smile.

Delores R. Gregorich

Delores R. Gregorich, 92, of Dubuque died Monday, February 1, 2021 at Stonehill Care Center.  Visitation will be from 3 to 7 pm Thursday at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church.  Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.  Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, masks and social distancing will be required at the visitation and Mass.

Delores was born November 8, 1928 in Dubuque, daughter of Charley and Emma (Muntz) Bakey.

She graduated from Peosta High School in 1946.  On October 21, 1947, she married James Gregorich at St. Raphael Cathedral.  He preceded her in death on December 23, 1996.

Delores worked at Mt. Carmel for the Sisters of Charity.  She enjoyed crocheting, bowling, and playing cards.  She was an excellent cook who enjoyed hosting reunions and birthday parties.

She is survived by four children, Jean (Don) Schiffer of Dubuque, Jim (Agnes) Gregorich of Zwingle, Dave (JoAnne) Gregorich of La Motte and John (Pam) Gregorich of Dubuque; 16 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren one great great grandson.

She is also survived by a sister, MaDonna Delaney of Farley and many nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by a son in law, Bruce Potter; sisters and brothers in law, Helen and Tom McLaughlin, Ruth and Herb Klinkhammer, Marie and Mick O’Shea, Rita and Elmer “Red” Demmer and Howard Delaney; and brothers and sisters in law, Leo, Charles and Mary, and Martin Bakey.

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

James Sebanc, PhD

World traveler, James Sebanc, PhD, embarked on his final journey, on January 30, 2021; Jim passed away peacefully from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.

Jim and his twin brother, John were born to Slovenian immigrants, Anton, and Josephine (Pecak) Sebanc, on July 20, 1941 in West Allis WI, forever to be referred to by their four older siblings as “the babies”.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions a private family service will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, February 20, 2021, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Friends may call after 10 AM until time of service. Social distancing, capacity limits and masks requirements will be encouraged. Burial will be at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Jim had many interesting hobbies including pigeon racing, cheering on the Milwaukee Braves, scuba diving, brewing craft beer, gardening, watching high school sports and his passion, traveling. He traveled, studied, taught, worked, and lived in more than 100 countries.

He graduated from West Allis Central in 1959, The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a BS in Sociology in 1965, The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with an MA in Geography in 1972 and The University of Kansas with a PhD in Educational Administration in 1983. He served in the U.S. Army both active duty and reserves from 1961 to 1967.

Jim devoted his life to the education of others as well as himself. Traveling the world to study other cultures, mentoring to his students, generously sharing his many skills; he touched the lives of thousands. He married Betsy Eaton in a ceremony officiated by his son, Rev. Andrew Sebanc on January 1, 1995. He and Betsy lived on the island of Kwajalein in the Republic of the Marshall Islands until 1998 where he was a school administrator. While on Kwajalein, Jim helped establish a satellite campus for The College of the Marshall Islands. When they returned to Galena Jim volunteered for many local organizations and charities. Most recently he was an active member of the Galena Lion’s Club.

Jim is survived by his wife, Betsy Eaton, Galena; sons Rev Andrew (Lori) Sebanc, Surrey BC, and William, Lawrence KS; daughters Susan Sebanc, Kansas City, KS, and Julie Sebanc (Jeff) Butler, Currumbin Waters QLD Australia; and Betsy’s daughters Rebecca Probst, Benton WI, Melissa (Matt) Pasch, Newtown, PA, and Sarah (Matt) Blankenheim, Sussex, WI. He is also survived by thirteen amazing grandchildren, Dylan, Jozefa, Mattias, Dora, Anthony, Marcus, Jacob, Ella, Wilton, Wyatt, Kathryn, Chloe, and Charlie; his brother Edward and sister Angela Boise, both of Santa Monica CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Josephine, his twin John, brother Rudy and sister Jean Friedel.

Advice from Jim: “If ever you become lost; simply change your destination”.

His family would like to thank the staff of Midwest Medical Center and the staff of Waverly Place in Stockton and Dr. Vandigo for the loving care he received during the final days of his life. In lieu of flowers and memorials, please simply do an act of kindness in Jim’s memory.

Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Joyce E. Christensen

Joyce Ellen Christensen, nee Dobbert, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, IL is assisting the family.

Born March 1, 1933, to Bert and Mabel Dobbert, Joyce grew up in Chicago, attending Nixon School and Calvin Park High School. The North Side Gospel Center was where she met J. Robert “Bob” Christensen, who she would marry in 1953 and with whom she would raise two children, Steve (Karen) and June (Cliff Sorensen), six grandchildren: Melissa, Kyle, Lindsay, Sarah, Charlotte, and Erik, and many great-grandchildren.

After earning her BA from National College of Education, Joyce began teaching in Des Plaines. While raising her family she earned her Masters at National and entered the field of Special Education. Even as an administrator and eventually Director of Special Education for Maine Township, Joyce never lost her passion for “her kids” and was instrumental in creating more opportunities for special needs students through inclusion in mainstream classes.

Once retired from teaching, Joyce stepped into her role as Volunteer. Joyce worked to create and manage a Peer Jury in conjunction with the Park Ridge Police. The first female president of Park Ridge Rotary, Joyce fought for a Thorguard system for the community. She was also instrumental in the formation of the Maine Township School-Based Health Center. All of these efforts and many more focused on the health and safety of young people in the community she loved and served.

Joyce and Bob celebrated their 67th Anniversary on June 6th. Bob remembers holding Joyce’s hand in the back of her parents’ car at 15 years old! Their marriage focused on family, faith, and service. There is no way to measure the impact that their life together has had, but their family will tell you that their devotion continues to be an inspiration. For all of Joyce’s many accomplishments and honors, what brought her the most joy was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Known as “Gram” and “Ma’am”, Joyce developed a meaningful relationship with each child, bragged on them regularly, and stayed in touch with each and every one of them.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Maine Township School-Based Health Center would be appreciated. For more memories and to be notified about an upcoming celebration of Joyce’s life, go to www.JoyceChristensen.com.

Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Doris E. Ihrig

Doris E. Ihrig, 87, of Monmouth, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2021, at her home.

A celebration of her life will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa. It will be required to utilize face masks and to observe social distancing guidelines during the visitation and services.

Doris Elaine Steines was born on June 22, 1933 in Sugar Creek, Iowa, to William Lawrence and Lorena Margaret (Schmidt) Steines. She was educated in Calamus and Fulton, Iowa. She married Dale Allen Ihrig on May 1, 1954 in Toronto, Iowa. He preceded her in death on May 9, 2011.

Doris was a homemaker who raised a family. In her earlier years, she worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa for eight years, starting at the age of 16. She later worked at Bowman’s Sale Barn in the housekeeping department for five years.

Doris enjoyed gardening, canning, doing yardwork, playing Euchre, and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Diane (Gerald) Saunders of Maquoketa, IA, Tammy (Don Hall) Arensdorf of DeWitt, IA, and Debbie (fiance Jamie LaRette) Goodenow of Monmouth, IA; 8 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; a brother William “Butch” Steines of Dixon, IA; and sisters-in-law, Naomi Ihrig of Maquoketa, IA, and Elneta Kennedy of Welton, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dale, a son Tommy, 6 brothers and 3 sisters.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Hospice of Jackson County.

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

Eldon A. Weis

Eldon A. Weis, 87, of Bellevue, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Mill Valley Care Center. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. A visitation will be from 9:00 am – 10:00 a.m. also on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service prior to Mass. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by Bellevue American Legion Post #273. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the St. Joseph Bellevue – Sts. Peter & Paul Springbrook Facebook page, on their You Tube Channel and on Bellevue Cable TV Channel 37. It is required to utilize masks during the services at the funeral home and church and respect social distancing due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Eldon was born March 31, 1933 in Bellevue, Iowa to Walter and Virginia (Haiar) Weis along with two sisters. He graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in Bellevue. Following graduation, he served in the US Army during the Korean War 1952-1955 and was able to go on the Honor Flight to Washington D.C in 2014. He returned from service and began working at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa. He retired from Clinton Engines in the early 1990’s.

Eldon was a member of the Bellevue American Legion Post #273. He enjoyed hunting and fishing which kept him busy in his free time. Eldon enjoyed meals with his sister and brother in-law and being with his nieces and nephews.

Survivors include his sisters, Colleen (David) Kane of Iowa City and Joyce ( Ardell “Bud”) Till of Bellevue, and his nieces and nephews.

Eldon was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Virginia Weis.

If you are unable to attend services, memorials and condolences may be mailed to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service 100 N. 6th St. Bellevue, IA 52031 c/o Eldon Weis Family. Eldon’s family asks everyone to sign the online guestbook and leave a condolence at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com.

Richard J. Manternach

Richard J. Manternach, 92, of Dubuque, IA, passed away at StoneHill Care Center on January 31, 2021. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Church of the Resurrection from 9:30 AM until 10:15 AM. The Mass will be livestreamed on the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home Facebook page. The Mass of Christian burial for Richard will be at 10:30 AM with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant. Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded immediately following at the church. Due to the statewide mask mandate, masks are required at the church. Please respect current social distancing requirements.

Richard was born on May 25, 1928, to Gus L. and Loraine (Powers) Manternach. He attended Nativity Grade School. He then attended Loras Academy graduating in 1946.
Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Army Airborne and trained as a paratrooper. He served in Japan for the next two years. Upon returning home from the service, he then attended Loras College and graduated in 1952 with degrees in Business and Economics.

On May 30, 1955, he married Catherine “Kay” DeMaio at Sacred Heart Church, Dubuque. They celebrated 65 years of marriage this last May.

Richard and Kay were the owners of Varsity Theatre for many years. His true calling came when Rainbo Oil offered him a job leasing his own gas station, Point Texaco, on 20th and Elm Street for the next fifteen years. From there he worked for Ferring Homes in sales continuing until his retirement.

He was a member of Resurrection Church and the American Legion Dubuque Post 6. Through the years, he loved to tend his garden, planting trees and growing flowers. In the garage, he enjoyed his workshop playing handyman. One of his favorite things to do was watching sports with his son David and cheering on the Green Bay Packers and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Richard and Kay loved to travel to Florida to see their daughter Amy and her family. A highlight of Richard’s life included an Honor Flight of Greater Dubuque to Washington DC with fellow veterans in 2012. In past years, Richard was a volunteer at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library. He was known as the “Popcorn Man” with the big smile on movie night.

Richard is survived by his wife, Catherine “Kay” Manternach of Dubuque; a son, David Manternach of Dubuque and his daughter, Taylor; a daughter, Amy (Manternach) Green of Tampa, FL, son-in-law Scott Green, their son Ethan, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Phyllis Manternach and Elaine Seaman.

Richard will be remembered for his smile, love of laughter and his love of life. In memory of Richard, donations can be made to Hospice of Dubuque.

The family wishes to thank the staff of StoneHill Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for their kindness and compassionate care of Richard. Special thanks to his Hospice nurse Chris.

Wayne A. Nolting

Wayne A. Nolting, 88, of Preston, Iowa, passed away on Sunday morning, January 31, 2021, at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Iowa.

A private family graveside service and burial will be held at the Preston, Iowa Cemetery. There is no public visitation. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Wayne A. Nolting was born on February 14, 1932 in Jackson County, Iowa to Karl A. and Gladys (Wyckoff) Nolting. He was a graduate of Preston High School and then served his country in the U.S. Army receiving the rank of Sergeant and earning an honorable discharge. He married Arlen Helen Scott on February 20, 1955 in Delmar, Iowa. Together they farmed in the Preston area for many years and had been actively involved in many community organizations and clubs.

Those left to honor his memory include many nieces and nephews; and a brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Virtus Scott, Mary Jean Scott, and Geraldine Nolting.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Arlene Helen on November 30, 2020, and 2 brothers John and Loren.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Hospice of Jackson County.

The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Please feel free to call or stop at the funeral home with notes of support or leave words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

James House

James “Jim” House, 82, of Miles, Iowa died at home on Friday afternoon January 29, 2021. According to his wishes his body was cremated. A private memorial service will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 and will be available for viewing after the service at www.CarsonAndSon.com. A celebration of life will be held at a later time when more friends and family are able to gather. Burial will be at the Sterling Cemetery.

James Gerald House was born at home in rural Bellevue on August 10, 1938 to Gerald and Florence (Wall) House. He attended elementary school in Miles and later graduated from Elwood High School in 1956. Jim earned his bachelor’s degree from the Iowa State Teachers College (UNI), his master’s degree and principal certification from NE Missouri State and certification as superintendent from the University of Iowa. He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa fraternity. He was married May 25, 1968 to Mary Eagen in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Jim began his career in education as a Social Studies teacher at Lacey, IA. He was also a teacher, coach and then principal at North Mahaska High School before he was hired as superintendent at Miles in 1972. In 1973, he was a shared superintendent with the Sabula district until it merged to form East Central in 1974 where he remained for 38 years until his retirement in 2010. He was shared with Preston from 1992-2001. Jim was recognized in 1997 by the Iowa High School Athletic Association for his contributions and efforts to start high school bowling. He coached multiple sports including the 1988 girls golf team that won the State Tournament, when two of his daughters were on the team.

He earned his third class pilot’s license in 1973. If you thought a car ride with him was scary, you should have flown with him! Jim enjoyed basketball, golf, bicycling, playing cards, coffee clubs, good food, political debate, great deals, reading, music, telling stories, a well-delivered punch line and winning. Watching and discussing the sports his children and grandchildren played was a point of pride and routine. He hoped to be remembered as a philosopher and raconteur (Google it).

Those left to honor his memory include his wife of 52 years, Mary; his daughters, Dr. Melanie House (Sarah Barfels) of North Liberty, IA; Jamie (Nana) Gyamfi, children Trey Gyamfi, Chancelor House, Maya Gyamfi, & Jada Gyamfi of Johnston, IA; Jennifer (Scott) Huling, daughter Nora Huling of Hauntown, IA; Kathryn (Justin) Twist, children Jacey House and Reese Twist of Miles, IA; his siblings Janet Burnett of Streator, IL, Jane (Don) McBride, of Bernard, IA, and Jerry (Linda) House of Delmar, IA; his nieces and nephews and many close relatives and friends. He will be especially missed by his faithful dog, Roxie.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Florence and Gerald House of Maquoketa, IA, his sister Jean Curley of Beloit, WI, and his brother-in-law Dick Burnett of Streator, IL.

Those of us who were lucky enough to be on speed dial will miss his regular phone calls which could be short and to the point, but were always filled with sound advice and a good laugh.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory will be used to establish a scholarship fund in his name to benefit area students, and the family will make a donation to his favorite news source, Iowa Public Radio.

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