Obituaries Archive

Sister Donard Collins, BVM

Sister Donard Collins, BVM, 88, of 1050 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Monday, March 23, 2020, at Marian Hall.

Natural Burial Rite of Committal was Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in the Marian Hall Chapel. Burial was in the Mount Carmel cemetery. Mass on Sunday, April 26, 2020, will be celebrated in the Marian Hall Chapel in her memory. The Sharing of Memories will be held at a later date.

Sister Donard ministered as a nurse at Marian Hall, Dubuque, Iowa, and in Sioux City, Iowa. She also served the congregation as a member of the Motherhouse administrative team and as a Regional. She was an elementary teacher in Sioux City, Iowa; Chicago; Memphis, Tenn.; Clarksdale, Miss.; and Seattle.

Sister Donard was born on Sept. 23, 1931, in Marcus, Iowa, to William and Anna Ryan Collins. She entered the BVM congregation Sept. 8, 1949, from Holy Name Parish, Marcus, Iowa. She professed first vows on March 19, 1952, and final vows on July 16, 1957.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Leonard, Donald and James Collins; sisters Eileen Berger-Flanagan, Mary Barrett, Lillian Horacek, Viola Waggoner and Lorraine West.

She is survived by sisters Betty Seggerman and LaVonne Means; nieces and nephews; and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 70 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.

Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd, Dubuque, Iowa 52003 is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy D. Bartels

Dorothy D. Bartels, 93, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

A private graveside service and burial celebrating Dorothy’s life will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.

Dorothy Darlene Duhme was born on July 6, 1926 in Jackson County, Iowa, to Henry and Myrtle (Ruff) Duhme. She grew up in rural Jackson County and attended Maquoketa High School. She married Ralph William Bartels on September 14, 1949 in Maquoketa, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Vernon and Merle.

Dorothy was a farm wife and through the years had also worked as a waitress for Hayes Bros. Café, Green Mill Café, and Pronto Pizza. She loved flowers, gardening, and being outside. She was an excellent cook and baker and was known by her family for her famous angel food cake.

Those left to honor Dorothy’s memory include her sons, Vernon Bartels of Maquoketa, IA, and Merle Bartels of Maquoketa, IA; a sister-in-law, Jean Duhme of Maquoketa, IA; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ralph on January 8, 2014, two infant sisters, and three brothers Charlie, Clyde and Oscar.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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 condolence or leave words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Kim M. Runde

Kim Marie Runde, 59, of Peosta, passed away April 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by those she loved most.

Private funeral mass was held on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Peosta. Burial was in St. John The Baptist Cemetery, Centralia, Iowa. Live stream of the funeral mass was at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2020. You may view on the church website https://stelizabethpastorate.com/st-john-the-baptist/ or you may view on Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory’s Facebook page. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Kim was born on February 21, 1961 in Dubuque, the daughter of Duane and Elizabeth (Wissing) Horton. She attended St. Anthony’s School and graduated from Wahlert Catholic High School where she met the love of her life. She married Robert “Bob” Runde on September 8, 1984 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Dubuque. They resided in Peosta where they started a family together. In 1990, they had their only child Zachary.

Kim enjoyed being outside, going to the pool, being with family, going for Jeep rides, and eating anything chocolate.

Kim is survived by her husband Bob; her son Zach of Portland, OR; Bob’s siblings including: Rick and Maureen Runde of Peosta, IA, Lynn and Roger Skemp of Hazel Green, WI, Chris Runde of West Des Moines, IA, Pat and Karen Runde of Sarasota, FL, Karen and Greg Nank of West Des Moines, IA; Kim’s siblings, Kelly and Kevin Mueller, Cary and Don Lumley, and her many nieces and nephews.

Kim was preceded in death by her parents and in-laws, Ralph Runde, Elizabeth and Fritz Tekippe.

In lieu of flowers, family is asking that donations be made to Hospice of Dubuque in remembrance of Kim.

The family would like to extend gratitude to Sarah Justmann Nurse Practitioner at Medical Associates, and Kate Hermsen (her niece) Nurse Practitioner, Elizabeth, Sara, Jessica, Jeanette, Jan, and Amy D at Hospice of Dubuque for the exceptional and compassionate care they provided to Kim.

Robert A. Rettenmeier

Robert A. Rettenmeier, 77, of Dubuque died Friday, April 17, 2020.

In keeping with current restrictions on public gatherings due the COVID-19 pandemic, a private entombment will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A public memorial mass will be held at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church, at a later date. The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Robert was born May 23, 1942 in Balltown, son of Herbert and Marcella (Gansemer) Rettenmeier.

He graduated from Leo High School, Holy Cross, in 1960. On May 22, 1965 he married Eileen Ambrosy at St. Lawrence Church, Otter Creek. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church.

He retired from Flexsteel.

Robert enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He was a loving and giving person to everyone he met. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Eileen Rettenmeier of Dubuque; three children, Rodney (Julie) Rettenmeier of Cedar Falls, Rhonda (Tom) Smith of Sherrill, and Renee (Wade) Pilcher of Dubuque; four grandchildren, Alesha Rettenmeier, Cody and Jesse Smith, and Rachael (Jake O’Connor) Billmeyer; and four siblings, Dorine (Carlton “Butch”) Mauer of Dubuque, Ronnie Rettenmeier of Dubuque, Bill (Bev) Rettenmeier of Balltown, and Linda (Mike) Kelley of Dubuque.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter in infancy, Tina Marie; and a sister in law, Donna Rettenmeier.

A Robert Rettenmeier memorial fund has been established.

Kimberly A. Arensdorf

Kimberly A. “Kim” Arensdorf, 55, of Dubuque, and formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

A private family graveside service and burial celebrating her life will take place on Friday, April 24, 2020, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.  A private family visitation will be held on Thursday at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

Kimberly Ann Arensdorf was born on December 6, 1964 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Cletus John and Janis Ann (Croce) Arensdorf.  She was a 1985 graduate of Maquoketa Community High School.  She had lived in Maquoketa until 2012 when she moved to Dubuque.

Kim was an amazing, warm and loving person.  Her smile lit up the room, her sarcasm filled it with laughter.  Kim was a perfect example of “be happy with what you have, not what you have not”.  Her strong will helped her to overcome.  After the car accident, the doctor said she won’t live, the doctor said she won’t wake up, the doctor said she won’t know you and she won’t know who she is.  Kim lived, she woke up and she knew who we were.  She knew who she was too.  But after living with a traumatic brain injury for 38 years something happened, and Kim did not overcome.  Kim’s life ended without warning.  What doesn’t end is her smile, her love, and her memory.

We will always remember her love for children, food, especially ice cream and being warm.  She loved her nieces, nephews, and her cats Kiddle and Chico.  Kim would often tell her mom, “It’s ok Mom, I’m just happy to be alive”.  We would like to thank all of the amazing staff that helped Kim throughout the years. She thought of them more as friends.

Those left to honor her memory include her mother and step-father, Janis and Phil Seay of Dubuque, IA; her father and step-mother, Cletus and Cathie Arensdorf of Camanche, IA; a brother Kevin (Mary) Arensdorf of Grinnell, IA; a sister, Kelly (Hiram) Heysinger of Dubuque, IA; nieces, Allie (Steve), Sarah (Cory) and Amanda; nephews Ike, Abe, Mac and Tye; great-nephew, Archer; and many extended family members and friends.  She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents and several extended family members.

Kim, it’s not good-bye, its You’re The Best…You’re Number One!

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 condolence or leave words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Delos F. Nash

Delos F. “Dee” Nash, 81, of Epworth, died Saturday, April 18, 2020, at his home after a brief illness.

Our dear dad, grandpa and friend deserves a beautiful tribute. However, in this unknown time with the COVID-19 pandemic, having a public visitation is not possible. Please be with us in prayer. Funeral service will be held at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque at a later date.

Dee was born February 6, 1939, in Kimball, SD, the son of Theron and Johanna Birkemeyer Nash. On April 3, 1960, he married Nancy Ann Morris in Dubuque, Iowa. She died May 24, 2004.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving on the USS Lexington.

Dee was a machine operator for John Deere Dubuque Works for 30 years.

He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday school and did maintenance and lawn care. He was also a member of V.F.W., and the U.A.W. Union #94. Dee had a deep passion for Woodworking and loved sharing his projects with family and friends. He loved his little dogs, who never left his side.

Survivors include two sons, Delos H. “Hank” (Angie) Nash of Seneca, SC, and James T. (Elizabeth) Nash of Council Bluffs; three daughters, Julie (Jon) Thomas of Tacoma, WA, Kim (Joe) Leytem of Marion, and Lee (Larry) Raspotnik of Ashland, WI; grandchildren Hanna Nash, Ryne Leytem, Bailey Leytem, Ethan Raspotnik, EmmaLee Raspotnik, Dan (Nicole) Raspotnik, Doug (Jill) Raspotnik, Timothy (Hannah) Rogers, Adam (Alexandra) Rogers, Adam Nash, and Julius Nash; four great-grandchildren, Max, Lili, Abigail, and Adelynn; one sister, JoAnn (George) Flanigan of Ames, IA; one brother-in-law, Clem Plein of Dubuque; his life-long friend, Russ (Jill) Overton and their children, Kody (Alyssa) Vorwald, Tristen Overton, and Hunter Overton.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by parents, and one sister, Irene Plein.

A special thank you to St. Croix Hospice, Kathleen, Holly and Bridget, Dubuque Home Health, Epworth Fire Department, and Dr. Brian Nelson.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local VFW, Arbor Day Foundation or the United Methodist Church.

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

Jeffrey P. Lynch

Jeffrey Peter Lynch, age 66, of Dubuque, died Saturday April 18, 2020 at Sunnycrest Manor in Dubuque.

Jeffrey deserves a beautiful tribute. However, in this unknown time with the COVID-19 pandemic, having a public visitation is not possible. Please be with his family in prayer. Entombment for Jeffrey will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

Jeffrey was born on September 30, 1953 in Straubing, Germany, the son of Leo and Mary Jane Froehle Lynch. He became a resident at Sunnycrest Manor at the age of 36. His mother, Mary Jane, was an advocate for residents at Sunnycrest. His father, Leo, was a volunteer at Area Residential Care. Jeffrey enjoyed music (especially his sisters’ piano playing) and rocking.

He is survived by his two sisters, Deborah Lynch (Terrance Goedken) of Mundelein, Illinois and Rebecca Lynch (David Jenkins) of St. Paul, Minnesota; and two nieces and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his special aunt, Clara Mae Froehle.

Jeffrey lived at home with his family the first 36 years of his life. The family would like to thank the staff at Sunnycrest for the empathic, professional care they showed Jeffrey each day, as if he was family. We are also grateful to Hospice of Dubuque for the support and sensitivity they extended to us as we released our brother to eternal life with his heavenly family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jeffrey’s name to Sunnycrest Manor.

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

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

Madonna Schmitt

Madonna Schmitt answered God’s call to come home on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at the Hawkeye Care Center in Dubuque, just weeks short of her 100th birthday.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Madonna will be held Thursday, April 23, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Peosta. Burial will be in the church cemetery in Centralia which is directly across from the home she and Harold built in 1977.  The service will be available for viewing shortly after the Mass is concluded at www.hskfhcares.com.

She was born in Emery, South Dakota on June 4, 1920 to Michael and Edna (Thielen) Koetz.  Madonna called Centralia, Iowa home and where she and her husband, Harold,  bought a farm in 1947.

On February 27, 1943, Madonna married Harold Schmitt at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Peosta, Iowa where she had been a life-long member.  Together, she and Harold raised five children, Pat (Ron) Schueller of Cuba City, WI, Joann of Omaha, NE, Richard of Columbia, MO, Ken (Carol) of Dubuque and John (Robin) of Buford, GA.  Having been married over sixty years, Harold preceded Madonna in death on December 31, 2003.

Madonna graduated as valedictorian from Peosta High School in 1938 where she played basketball.  She was an avid bowler as well as a member of St. John’s Rosary Society.  After they retired from farming, she enjoyed working in the kitchen at Helen’s.  For many years, Madonna was a voting clerk at the Centralia Fire Department during elections.

Madonna is survived by her children and nine grandchildren including Karen (Ron) Snyder of Peosta, Greg (Marcia) Schueller of Ft. Atkinson, WI, Gail (Dana) Benson of Cumming, GA, Dana Schueller of Chicago, IL, Dianne (Ron) Jentz of Platteville, WI,  Lynee (Rod) Robson of Cuba City, WI, Maureen (Terry) Waskow of Dubuque, Jared (Megan) Schmitt of Centralia, and Josh (Michele) Schmitt of Livermore, CA.  Madonna took joy in her twenty-two great grandchildren.  She is also survived by siblings Francis (Marian) Koetz of Centralia, Mildred Finzel of Dubuque, Glen (Donna) Koetz of Dubuque, and sisters-in-law Rosie (Ed) Horsfield of Epworth and Carol Schmitt of Peosta.

In addition to Harold, she was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, as well as siblings Marilyn Koetz, Joseph (Louise) Koetz, brother-in-law Norb Finzel, Harold’s brothers Gerald, Jim, Robert, and George Schmitt, and sisters Marguerite Richter, Marcella Schmitt, Gertrude McGovern, Bonnie Moses, Alice Burds, Evelyn Hammes, Dorothy Von Ah, and Mary Lou Lindecker.

We would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Hawkeye Care Center which Madonna has called home and been treated like family for the last seventeen years. Our family would also like to thank Hospice of Dubuque, especially our Megan, Angelia, Suzanne, Scott, Heather and Kelli for the skilled expertise, compassion, and dignity provided to Madonna and her family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in Madonna’s name to Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002.

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

Alvin C. Weirup

Alvin C. Weirup, 81, of Baldwin, Iowa, passed away on Thursday morning, April 16, 2020, at his home.

A private family graveside service and burial will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Buckhorn Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.  A private family visitation will be held.  A celebration of his life will be announced at a future date.

Alvin Charles Weirup was born on April 11, 1939 near Buckhorn, Iowa, to Herbert and Lila (Conger) Weirup.  He grew up in the Delmar area and went to Delmar High School, graduating in 1956.  He married Ester Barten in 1959 in Andrew, Iowa and they raised three children, Roderick, Jolene and Chad.  Alvin later married Arlene McAnnany in Lost Nation, Iowa and they resided on the farm near Baldwin, Iowa.

Alvin had farmed most of his life in Clinton and Jackson Counties and also operated his own earth moving business from 1963 to 1969.  He also drove truck for Amhof Trucking in Eldridge, and Quest Liner (formerly Gless Bros.) in Dubuque.

Alvin had served as a Lost Nation/Elwood Telephone Company Board Member for 37 years.  He loved his farm, cattle, horses, and John Deere Tractors.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Arlene Weirup of Baldwin, IA; children, Roderick (Julie) Weirup of Delmar, IA, Jolene “Jo” (Jeff) Freeman of Eldridge, IA, and Chad (Susan) Weirup of Lost Nation, IA; a step-son, Burt Moreau of Virginia Beach, VA; a brother, James (Connie) Weirup of Andrew, IA; 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, an older brother Leo Weirup, and his sister-in-law Shirley Weirup.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Hospice of Jackson County or any children’s charity.

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 condolence or leave words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Gary R. Anglin

Gary R. Anglin, 71, of Dubuque, died Friday, April 17, 2020, at his home.

Our dear husband, dad, grandpa and friend deserves a beautiful tribute. However, in this unknown time with the COVID-19 pandemic, having a public visitation is not possible. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Dubuque. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Centralia where military honors will be rendered by the Iowa Army National Guard.

Gary was born July 29, 1948, in Dubuque, the son of Merle and Lucille Winders Anglin. On September 25, 1971, he married Debbie Goedken at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dubuque.

He attended St. Columbkille’s School and graduated from Wahlert High School.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War from 1968 until 1970.

Gary was a route salesperson for Trausch Baking Company for 33 years. Following retirement from the bakery, he worked at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home as a funeral attendant.

Gary was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church, where he spent many hours a week helping out as needed as Sacristan. He was also a member of St. Columbkille’s Knights of Columbus Council #15813, 4th Degree member of Knights of Columbus Assembly #3556, and Past President of St. Vincent de Paul Society. He was Past Chief and an active member of the Dubuque Auxiliary Police for 39 years. He loved to be of service to people and, in true Christian spirit, he selflessly volunteered his time to anybody who needed it.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie; his son, Kevin (Angie) Anglin of Centralia/Peosta; his daughter, Angie (Rich Curiel Jr.) Anglin of Dubuque; one grandson, Michael Anglin; and four brothers, Keith (Nancy) Anglin of Dubuque, Kenny (Diane) Anglin of Dubuque, P.J. (Tina) Anglin of Hazel Green, WI, and Steven (Tanya) Anglin of Dubuque.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Robert and Ronald Anglin.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

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

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

Nancy E. Heiring

Nancy E. Heiring of Dyersville, Iowa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Luther Manor Grand Meadows in Dubuque, Iowa after a courageous battle with bone cancer.

A funeral mass and burial service for Nancy will be held at a later date.  Services are pending with Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville.

Nancy was born August 27, 1948, in Pittsfield, MA. She was the daughter of Alice Margaret (Farr) and Charles August Seibold II.  She spent her younger years living in Baltimore, MD and Munich, Germany due to her father’s military career.  Her parents eventually settling in Avon Park, Florida where Nancy graduated from Avon Park High School in 1966, and then attended South Florida Junior College in Avon Park.

Nancy married Allen Clayton on January 2, 1970, in Avon Park, FL. They moved several times while working in the restaurant industry, including stays in Aspen, CO, Prescott, AZ and eventually settled in southern California. Together they had two daughters, Christine and Melissa.

Nancy’s husband Allen died in 1991, and Nancy later married Ken Heiring in 2001.  They initially lived in Avon Park, and eventually made their way north to the Ellen Kennedy Living Center in Dyersville, Iowa in 2012.

Nancy enjoyed being a housewife and mother.  She also served as a Girl Scout Leader in Prescott, AZ, and was an active participant in the Hibiscus Garden Club in Avon Park. After moving to Dyersville, Ken and Nancy belonged to St. Francis Xavier Basilica where Nancy was on the Stewardship Committee, was a Faith Formation leader, a Eucharist Minister and a Confirmation Catechist.  Throughout her life, Nancy enjoyed the love of travel, camping, RVing, knitting and sewing.  But most of all, Nancy loved being with her family and the faith-filled friends she made through church, retreats, seminars and pilgrimages.

Nancy is survived by her daughter Christine Clayton (Brian Fisher), son-in-law John Tydlaska, step-daughters: Laura (Dean) Richardson, Leslie (Thomas) Simpson, and Leah (David) Mobarak, her brother Charles A. (Nina) Seibold III, nieces and nephews: Wendy (Brian) Watts, Charles A. (Elisabeth) Seibold IV, and William (Amanda) Seibold, brothers/sisters-in-law: Verna Fangman, Betty Heiring, Bill (Pat) Heiring, Jerry Heiring and Marian (Ron) Kingrey, several great nieces and nephews and step-grandchildren.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, husbands: Allen Clayton and Ken Heiring and daughter Melissa Tydlaska.

Nancy’s family would like to thank the staff at the Ellen Kennedy Center, Hospice of Dubuque and Luther Manor Grand Meadows of Asbury for their loving care for Nancy.

Memorials may be made to the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier, Dyersville, Iowa, or Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Avon Park, Florida.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.kramerfuneral.com.

William D. Winkler

With saddened hearts we announce the passing of Bill (William) Dean Winkler on April 16, 2020 at the age of 84.

Bill was born December 16, 1935 in Hebron, IN, the son of Lawrence and Orvilla (Rhodes) Winkler. He graduated from Chesterton H.S. in 1954. Bill served from 1956 -1960 in the United States Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
The last love of his life he married Shirley Kamentz-Winkler on July 7, 1997 in Dubuque, Iowa.

He worked for Westinghouse/Schindler Elevator company as an Elevator Mechanic for 30 years. Prior he worked as a Mechanic for Mack Truck and Goben Cars. He was a proud member of International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 132. He was an avid golf player and played with the Dirty Dozen group with the American Legion Post #6 in Dubuque, Iowa. He also loved playing pool with his good buddies in the Legion pool league. He volunteered with Labor Harvest and was a board member for many years.

He loved and is survived by his children, Carla (Richard) Kim, Cathy (Mark Lawson) Winkler, Step Children: Jeff (Janet) Kamentz, Susan (George) Herrig, Joan Kamentz, Steve (Luanne) Kamentz, Chris (Dawn) Cappetto, Stephen (Pam) Cappetto, Renee Cappetto, Laura (John) Moss, Tracy (Grant) Ragsdale.  Many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley, brother Harold Winkler, sisters June Jefferson, Irma Massom, son Dean Carlos Winkler, and daughter Janel L. Winkler.

We would like to thank, the American Legion Post #6 that became part of his family, the Breezy Ridge QOV quilters for his Quilt of Valor, Eagle Pointe Retirement Home, Medical Associates, Dr. Brian Sullivan, Dr. Christine Holm, Mercy Hospital, Hawkeye Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque.

No services will be held at Bill’s request, but there will be a celebration of life held at The American Legion Post #6 in Dubuque, Iowa at a later date.

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

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

Mary Ann Till

Mary Ann (Theisen) Till, 87, of Bellevue, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Mill Valley Care Center.

Private Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Monday, April 20, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue.  Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Funeral Mass will be live streamed on St. Joseph Bellevue-Sts. Peter & Paul Springbrook Facebook Page, Youtube Channel and Bellevue Cable TV.  Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue.  A celebration off Mary Ann’s life will be held at a later date.

Mary Ann was born, July 25, 1932 in St. Donatus, the daughter of Erwin and Gertrude (Heinricy) Till.  She married Orlyn Till on May 11, 1954, he passed on May 16, 1984.  Mary Ann was a longtime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.  Mary Ann enjoyed baking with her grandchildren; fourth of July gatherings, spending time with her family and friends. Her faith and devotion to God was never ending.

Survivors include her children, Mike (Carla) Till of Andrew, Carol (Michael) Dry of Owasso, OK and Cathy Till of Bellevue; 8 Grandchildren; 14 Great-grandchildren; siblings, her twin sister Marilyn (Cy) Ploessl of Bellevue, Richard “Dick” (Pat) Theisen of Dubuque, Paul (Bonnie) Theisen of St. Catherine, and Carolyn (Walter “Fritz”)) Wertzberger of Key West; a sister in-law, Joyce Till of Maquoketa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Orlyn; her parents; 1 sister in-law, Mary Theisen; 2 brothers in-law, Lorin Till and Brother Wayne Till, SVD.

Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Hachmann Funeral Home c/o of Mary Ann Till Family at 100 N. 6th St. Bellevue, IA  52031.

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

Marie E. Jogerst

Marie E. Jogerst, 95, of Dubuque, died Thursday, April 16, 2020, at the Bethany Home in Dubuque.

Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in care of the arrangements.

Marie was born June 30, 1924, in Dubuque, the daughter of John R. and Susan A. Reiter Purcell. On August 7, 1954, she married Ernest F. Jogerst at Church of the Nativity. He died June 23, 2008.

Mrs. Jogerst was employed at Dubuque Fire and Marine Company and Mettel Realty and Investment Company for many years.

She was a member of Nativity Parish and the Visitation Alumnae Association where she served as treasurer for many years.

Survivors include one sister, Catherine “Kitty” O’Dell Novis of Great Falls, MT; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings, John C. (Jack) Purcell, William R. (Bill) Purcell, James T. (Jim) Purcell, and Margaret Conner.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Bethany Home, 1005 Lincoln Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001.

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

Sister Clarenita Froehlich, BVM

Sister Clarenita Froehlich, BVM, 85, of 1050 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Monday, April 13, 2020, at Marian Hall.

Funeral Rite of Committal will be Friday, April 17, 2020, in the Marian Hall Chapel. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. The Sharing of Memories will be held at a future date.

Sister Clarenita was elementary principal in Sioux City and Boone, Iowa, Omaha, Neb.; and Melrose, Minn. She also ministered as an elementary teacher in Boone and Des Moines, Iowa; Chicago; and Los Angeles and Montrose, Calif.

She was born July 18, 1934, in Chicago to Fred and Myrtle Quade Froehlich. She entered the BVM congregation on Sept. 8, 1952, from Holy Redeemer Parish, Montrose, Calif. She professed first vows on March 19, 1955, and final vows on July 16, 1960.

She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 67 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’s Funeral Home, 1491 Main St., Dubuque, Iowa 52001 is in charge of arrangements.