Obituaries Archive

Marjorie L. (Gibbons) Dugan

Marjorie L. “Margie” (Gibbons) Dugan, age 90, of Dubuque, passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, October 10, 2020. To celebrate Margie’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. Due to the COVID-19 concerns, all who attend will be required to wear a face covering. To honor Margie’s life, funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, at Behr Funeral Home, with Deacon John Stierman officiating. Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.

Margie was born on June 7, 1930, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Joseph and Lucille (Krocheski) Gibbons.

Margie attended school at Holy Ghost Grade School and went on to graduate from the IC Academy, Class of 1948. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Donald Dugan, on December 15, 1950, in San Francisco, California, and the two became inseparable. They were blessed with 67 wonderful years together, and 5 children, before he sadly passed away on August 25, 2018. After they married, Margie embraced her full time role of wife, mother and homemaker, loving every minute of caring for her family and home. She was never known to sit down and her home was always kept immaculate. In her free time, she enjoyed trying her luck at the casino, taking the family along and happily winning a few big jackpots in her day. Margie also liked to spend time in the great outdoors at her favorite fishing spot. Margie’s faith was very important to her, she was a devout Catholic and long time member of St. Anthony’s Church and the Infant of Prague Mother’s Club. Her greatest joy was no doubt found in spending time with her family, they were her pride and joy and she made sure everyone knew how much they meant to her. We are deeply saddened at losing our sweet mom, grandma, great-grandma and sister so suddenly from our daily lives, but are grateful for the 90 years we have had her here on this Earth with us. We do however, find some comfort in knowing that she and dad are now happily reunited for all Eternity.

Those left to cherish Margie’s memory include

her children,
Dan Dugan,
DiAnn (Gary) Dieters,
Becky (Dan) Boland
and Tim Dugan (Melissa Pfaff), all of Dubuque, IA;

her grandchildren,
Gary Dieters, Lisa (Jimmy) Wagner, Sara Dieters, Katie Dieters, Mike Boland, Lynne Burkart, Jenny (Andy) Mueller, Alyssa Boland, Amanda (Nate) Cook, Samantha (Mike) Schindel and Adam Dugan (Alissa Molzof);

17 great-grandchildren;

a son-in-law,
Jim Doyle, Dubuque, IA;

her siblings,
Joan Klein,
Joe (Peggy) Gibbons,
Theresa (Jerry) Kotnour
and Tom (Norma) Gibbons;

and her sister-in-law,
Wanda Gibbons.

Margie was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Donald Dugan; a daughter, Linda Doyle; a grandson, Matthew Doyle; her siblings, Jerry Gibbons in infancy, Don (Claire) Gibbons, Bob Gibbons, Jim (Carol) Gibbons; and a brother-in-law, Louie Klein.

Margie’s family would like to thank Dr. Kirkendall and his nurse Katie, as well as her extended family at Sunset Park Place, and the ladies of her Mother’s Club, she truly loved all of you and your friendship meant the world to her.

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

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

Debra A. Beck

Debra A. Beck, 58, of Dubuque, IA passed away of natural causes on October 7, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center.

A celebration of her life will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on October 17, 2020 at Swiss Valley Pavilion. The Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Debbie was born on August 19, 1962 in Dubuque, Iowa the Heinz and Patricia (Schaller) Failmezger. She married John Beck on August 15, 1992 and he preceded her in death on October 7, 2013.

Debbie worked for Hardees for seven years. In her spare time, she could be found playing with her granddaughter or cooking for her sons with a vodka and Fresca in her hand. She was a diehard Patriots fan, mostly because of her love for Tom Brady.

Debbie is survived by her two sons Alec Beck and Jason (Misty) Adams both of Dubuque. Two grandchildren Kylie and Clay; her brother Fred (Stephanie) Failmezher; sisters-in-law Patrice (John) Duffy, Mary (Bob Pape) Beck, Ellen (Jeff) Heim, and Margaret Beck and her brother-in-law, Bernard Beck.

She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Richard M. White

Richard M. “Rick” White 69, of Peosta, IA passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at Mercy Health Center as a result of complications from the COVID-19 virus. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13th at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until time of services Tuesday at the funeral home. All visitors are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Rick was born on August 24, 1951 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of M.K. “Mike” and Eileen (Stierman) White. He grew up in the Dubuque and Kieler, Wisconsin area, graduated from Dubuque Senior High School and attended ECPI in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. On June 26, 1971, Rick married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Sue Kaesbauer.

Rick was employed in the IT department at Woodward Communications for over 35years, retiring in 2007. He then went on to fulfill his dream of driving charter buses for Windstar. Rick loved to travel and go on cruises. He was a long time member of Thunder Hills Golf and Country Club and enjoyed golfing, classic cars (especially his ’64 Galaxie), riding his Honda Goldwing motorcycle and woodworking.

Rick is survived by his wife Sue of Peosta; his sons Brian (Shelby) White of Peosta and their children Allison and Tyler, Craig White of Highlands Ranch, Colorado and his children Gavin and Lauren; his siblings Ron (Margie) White and Denny White both of Dubuque, IA, Don (Diane) White of Istanbul, Turkey and Cheri Thilmany of East Dubuque, IL; his in-laws Bob (Pat) Kaesbauer, Patty (Mike) Riniker and Cathy Kaesbauer all of Dubuque, IA and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his father and mother-in-law Robert and Marilyn Kaesbauer, his brother-in-law Tom Kaesbauer and his sister-in-law Barb Elliott.

Memorials may be given to the Rick White memorial to be given to his favorite charities.

Rick’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Mercy Health Center, especially Brittany, Paige and Travis, for their outstanding care and compassion.

Agnes M. Hinz

Agnes M. Hinz, 92, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Friday afternoon, October 9, 2020, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A funeral mass celebrating her life will be held at 11 A.M., Friday, October 16, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa, Iowa.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 4 to 7 P.M. at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

Masks and social distancing will be required due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Agnes Marie Smith was born on September 14, 1928 in Otter Creek Township, Jackson County, Iowa, to Edward Joseph and Bridget (Curtis) Smith.  She was a 1946 graduate of Maquoketa High School.  She married John Gilbert Hinz on October 1, 1946 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at Garryowen.

Agnes was a wonderful mother and excelled at being a homemaker.  She was also very proud of her early years as they were spent working for the Jackson County Sherriff’s Office in trade for room and board during high school.  She later worked for the Fish N’ Tackle Company in Maquoketa.

Agnes was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa.  She loved her family and was an excellent baker and cook and enjoyed canning and making birthday cakes.  She was meticulous about her house.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, John (Twyla) Hinz of Morton, IL, Gil Hinz of Dubuque, IA, Tom (Karen) Hinz of Pontiac, IL, Steve (Alesha) Hinz of Odell, IL, and Diane (Ron) Frandsen of Maquoketa, IA; a sister-in-law, Margie Smith of Bella Vista, AR; 15 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren with 1 on the way; and her special furry dog friend “Boo”.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack on June 23, 2017, a brother Alfred Smith, sisters Caroline Kampas, Monica Ihrig and Patricia Wallace, and a daughter-in-law Sherry Hinz.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa, or any charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Barbara J. Weber

Barbara Joan Weber, 79, long time resident of Dubuque and current resident of Edgewood, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Lincolnwood Assisted Living in Edgewood. She was born on November 19, 1940, in Rockford Illinois, the daughter of Russell Bennett and Angeline (Armato) Jones. Barbara attended and graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1958. She was thesecretary at St John’s Episcopalian Church and then thesecretary for the Dean at Dubuque Theological Seminary. Barbara then began working in sales and publishing,eventually retiring from McGraw-Hill in Dubuque.

Barbara enjoyed motorcycling and golfing with her deceased husband Albert “Scooter” Weber.  She loved to play games with her family and enjoyed winning not losing!  Most of all Barbara loved spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her four children, Brian (Deb) Lewin of Norfolk, Nebraska, Kim (Larry) Thein of Colesburg, Terry (Cat) Lewin of Shiloh, Illinois, and Kelly (Pete) Wiederholt of O’Fallon, Illinois; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren, plus one on the way; three brothers, Jim Jones of Dubuque, Jack (Helene) Bennett of Surprise, Arizona and Jerry Bennett of Naples, Florida; one sister, Beth (Ron) Hoffman of Dubuque, and many nieces and nephews.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,Albert (Scooter) Weber; her sister, Frannie (Dick) Leppert;her brother, Leonard “Billy” Armato; her sister–in-law, Sharon Jones; and special daughter, Pam Finney in 2015.

Because of COVID-19, masks are required at the funeral home and the church.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at St. Mark Catholic Church in Edgewood, with Reverend John Haugen officiating.

Visitation: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Edgewood with Scripture Service at 7:30 p.m. Friends may also call on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Edgewood.

Inurnment: Will be at a later date – Mt. Calvary Cemetery – Dubuque, Iowa

Helen M. McClain

Helen M. (Wickham) McClain, age 94, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully at 4:38 a.m., on Friday, October 9, 2020, at home with her loving family at her side.  To celebrate Helen’s life, family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Due to the COVID-19 concerns all who attend will be required to wear a face covering.  To honor Helen’s life, funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, October 12, 2020, at St. Raphael’s Cathedral, 231 Bluff Street, with Rev. Greg E. Bahl officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Helen was born on May 21, 1926, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of James W. and Roseline C. (Delaney) Wickham.

Helen was a proud life long resident of Dubuque where she graduated from IC Academy, Class of 1944.  She was united in marriage to Francis McClain, on October 10, 1959, at St. Raphael’s Cathedral.  They were married for 33 years, and blessed with 4 children together, before Francis passed away on January 15, 1993.  Helen was no stranger to hard work.  She started out as a waitress at Grady’s downtown Dubuque, the Hotel Julien, and was lastly employed in the food service department with the Dubuque Community Schools for 10 years until her well earned retirement.  She was a member of St. Raphael’s Cathedral and the YWCA.  Helen had a lifelong passion for politics, culminating in 2008 with her induction to the Dubuque County Democratic Hall of Fame.  She was also a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Denver that same year.  Helen was a very social person and always on the go.  She enjoyed traveling and bicycle riding, and said her 70’s were the best years of her life.  Spending time with her family was always at the top of Helen’s list.  She truly cherished her time with them, and tried to make it out to every activity to cheer them on.  We are saddened at losing our amazing mom, grandma, sister and beloved aunt to all her nieces and nephews, but know that she is now at peace, free from the health challenges of the past few years. Helen is reunited in Heaven with all of her loved ones who have gone on before her.

Those left to cherish Helen’s memory include

her children,
Teresa (William) McClain-Cullen,
Jean (Joseph) Hartel,
Frank McClain
and Tim (Maria Araeipour) McClain, all of Dubuque;

her 5 grandchildren,
Hope Cullen, Patrick Cullen, Helen Hartel, Mary Hartel and Ella Hartel;

and her brother,
and Thomas (Brenda) Wickham, all of Dubuque.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Francis McClain; 2 sisters, Sr. Rosemary Wickham, OSF and Sr. Jeanne Wickham, OSF; a brother, James (Genevieve) Wickham; and a step-grandson, Alex Araeipour.

Helen’s family would like to thank all of the staff and nurses of Hospice of Dubuque and all of her caregivers for the outstanding care they have provided not only to Helen, but to the entire family.

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

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

James L. Dodds

James L. Dodds, 93, of Dubuque Iowa passed away peacefully on September 30, 2020 at Stonehill Care Center.

To honor Jim’s life, a private family funeral mass will be at St. Raphael Cathedral with Rev. Gregory Bahl officiating. Entombment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Jim was born near Dubuque in 1927, the son of Joseph and Mary (Groves) Dodds, the fifth of seven children.  Soon thereafter the family moved to a farm near Cuba City, Wisconsin where Jim attended grade school and 3 years of high school.  In 1945, Jim graduated from Loras Academy. 

In 1952 Jim married the love of his life, Dorothy Palzkill at St Mary’s Church in Mineral Point, Wisconsin and she was a true partner to him in every possible way.  They raised 4 children together and are the proud grandparents of 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. 

Jim was engaged in family business consisting of manufacturing, importing and the national distribution of agricultural materials for baling cotton, hay and other forage crops.  He continued into his retirement years as a consultant in this activity, that he so enjoyed, with business associates and friends both here and abroad.

Jim’s favorite activities were with his family.  He enjoyed sports like golf and basketball with his kids and grandkids.  He loved music and always admired those you could play the piano.  One of Jim’s most favorite pastimes was playing euchre with family and friends; Dorothy was always his favorite euchre partner.

Jim is survived by his wife Dorothy of 68 years, his children Steve (Eleonora) Dodds, Mary (Tom) Doll, Carol (CJ) Schweich and Julie (Pat) Merriam, 10 grandchildren, Alana (Jason) Steinlicht, Marcus (Chantal) Dodds, Chris Dodds, Kendra (Luke) Burbach and Olivia Dodds;  Sam, Jake and Ben Schweich; Nick and Erin Merriam, 4 great grandchildren, Max and Anika Steinlicht; Sydney and Sienna Dodds, a brother Don Dodds and a sister Helen Sowerby.

He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Mary Dodds, an uncle, George Dodds, a sister, Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Wershing and brothers, Robert, Gerald and Paul Dodds.

Memorials may be given to Stonehill Care Center, Hospice of Dubuque, St Raphael’s Cathedral or the charity of choice.

The Dodds family wishes to extend a special thank you to the caregivers at Finley Unity Point Hospital, Stonehill Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for the wonderful care they provided to Jim.

Arthur J. Kronlage

Arthur John Kronlage, 95, of Dyersville died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester.

A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, October 12, 2020, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville, IA with burial in the church cemetery. Reverend Dennis Quint will officiate and Deacon Roger Riesberg will assist.  Masks and social distancing protocols are required. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 137. The Mass will be live streamed starting approximately 12:45 pm from this link, https://youtu.be/gPKkYJqwgKM

Art was born September 7, 1925, in Dyersville the son of Joseph A and Elizabeth (Rolfes) Kronlage.

On November 9, 1946, he married Elizabeth Ann Schuster at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville. To this union eight children were born.  His life was centered on his faith, family, friends and his home. Art was a lifetime member of St. Francis Xavier Basilica. He proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1944 to 1946. He was a grain and livestock farmer until moving to Dyersville with his wife Betty in 1990. He was a fertilizer, seed corn and small grain seed dealer for many years traveling throughout the local area. He was a member of the American Legion Post 137 for 43 years and a member of the Knights of Columbus for 25 years.  Art enjoyed playing cards with friends and family. He taught his children and grandchildren many card games and a card game was sure to be a part of family gatherings.

Survivors include his three sons: Doug (Vickie) of St. Paul, MN, Phil (Jane) of Bloomington, MN, David (Sherry) of Dyersville, IA; five daughters: Beth (Stephen) Heims of Manchester, IA, Mary Kay (Keith) Newton of West Des Moines, IA, Joan (Doug) Thompson of Solon, IA, Karolyn (Mike) Wicht of Omaha, NE and Aimee (Rob) Rooney of Urbandale, IA; grandchildren: Michaela Kronlage, Chris and Nick Heims, Alana DeMoss, Stacy Woellert, Laura Besler, Sarah Schmitz, Joel and Jared Newton, Abby Wegner, Wes Thompson, Matt Kronlage, Callie Budden, Stephanie Manternach, Sean Allen, Nicole Eichhorst, Ben and Will Rooney; 31 great grandchildren with another arriving soon; and one sister-in-law, Verna Lee Kronlage of Dyersville, IA.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty in 2003; his siblings Ray (Marie), Louis (Mabel), Joe Kronlage, and sisters Magdalen (Adrian Wolfe and Bill) Shockemoehl, Marie (Leo) Rahe and Leona (in infancy).

Art’s family would like to recognize the compassionate care that Art received while a resident at the Ellen Kennedy Living Center, the Good Neighbor Home and Above and Beyond Hospice.

Memorials preferred to St. Francis Xavier Basilica and the Ellen Kennedy Living Center, Dyersville.

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

Sister Jane Haslwanter, BVM

Sister Jane Haslwanter, BVM, (Janette), 87, of 1315 Acre St, Guttenberg, Iowa, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at the Guttenberg Care Center, Guttenberg, Iowa.

Visitation and natural burial Rite of Committal were held on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. Burial was in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be at 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, followed by a Memorial Mass in the Marian Hall Chapel at 10:45 a.m.

Sister Jane was an elementary teacher at St. Patrick and St. Anthony in Dubuque, Iowa; St. Patrick in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and St. Athanasius in Jesup, Iowa. She also taught in Chicago and Wilmot, Wis. She served in Chicago as an instructor at Mundelein College and as the director of the Mundelein Center Religious Education. She ministered as director of religious education in Schaumberg, Mokena, Orland Park, and Roselle, Ill. She served as administrator of a living center for adults with special needs in Schaumberg, Ill.
She was born on Jan. 8, 1933, in Chicago to John and Stephanie (Lingg) Haslwanter. She entered the BVM congregation Sept. 8, 1951, from St. Benedict Parish, Chicago. She professed first vows on March 19, 1954, and final vows on July 16, 1959.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Marie Prost and Janette Haslwanter.

She is survived by cousins and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 69 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.

Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home, 100 N 6th St., Bellevue, Iowa 52031 is in charge of arrangements.

Rosella M. Dyas

Rosella M. Dyas, 101, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 7, 2020, at Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A private family graveside service and burial will be held at a later date at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa.  At Peace Cremation Services have taken place.  There is no public visitation or service planned.  The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Rosella Marie Burkert was born on January 21, 1919 in Andrew, Iowa, to Lloyd and Nettie (Gnade) Burkert.  She was a graduate of Andrew High School.  She married Thomas Edward Dyas on August 19, 1937 in Maquoketa, Iowa.  He preceded her in death on September 5, 1996.

Rosella was a homemaker and had also worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa in the service department for many years until retirement.  She was an avid reader.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Richard (Nancy) Dyas of Maquoketa, IA, and Willard (Nan) Dyas of OR; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother Lloyd, sisters Leta, Florence and Charlotte, and a son Floyd.

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

Beverly A. Yarolem

Beverly Ann Yarolem, 83, of Monmouth, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 7, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.

A public graveside service and burial celebrating Beverly’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Canton, Iowa Cemetery.  A public visitation will take place from 3 to 7 P.M. on Friday, October 9, 2020, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

It is recommended to utilize masks during the visitation and practice social distancing due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Beverly Ann Curley was born on September 6, 1937 in Hale, Iowa, to Raymond Hayes and Anna Viola (Leslie) Curley Sr.  She received her education in Clarence.  She married Wayne F. Yarolem Sr. on April 2, 1955 in Dubuque, Iowa.  He preceded her in death on December 1, 2011.

Beverly had worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa and several other factory jobs.  She later worked at Maquoketa Care Center however the longest and most loved job was working at the Hide-Away in Monmouth.

Beverly was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club in Maquoketa.  She was an avid NASCAR fan, loved flowers, a good Poker game with family, and camping.  Additionally, she cherished the special bond she shared with her loving sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Chuck.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Wayne Jr. (Trish) Yarolem of Tipton, IA, Joe (Pam) Yarolem of Maquoketa, IA, Janetta (Brett) Harms of Wyoming, IA, Debra (Daryl) DeVore of Monmouth, IA, John (Kathy) Yarolem of Monmouth, IA, and Charles (Cheri) Yarolem of Monmouth, IA; 20 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Margie Taylor of AR, Elizabeth (Caylop) Minchew of AL, Peggy (Chuck) Wolfe of Dixon, IA, Bonnie Kuehl of Walcott, IA, and Mary Score of Marion, IA; and brothers, Larry (Marlene) Curley of Oxford Mills, IA, Lyle (Gwen) Curley of AL, Wayne Curley of CA, Danny (Kathy) Curley of Clarence, IA, Dennis (Diane) Curley of AR, and Rex Curley of AR.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son Rodney D. Yarolem, grandchildren Nicole and Scott, sister Marsha, and brothers Raymond Curley, Keith Curley and Arnold Curley.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Beverly Ann Yarolem memorial fund has been established.

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

Donald L. Lakin

Donald L. “Don” Lakin, of Dubuque died Monday, October 5, 2020 in his home.  Visitation will be from 9 to 10:45 Friday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church followed by a funeral service at 11:00.  Masks will be required and social distancing will be enforced. Livestream of the funeral can be viewed at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home Facebook page.

Don is the husband of Margaret Lakin.  He was born in Indiana on December 30, 1924 to the late Oscar and Mary Lakin.

Don was an engineer at John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works for over 35 years until his retirement in 1982.  He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church where he was an elder for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years and three daughters.

He was preceded in death by his son, John L. Lakin in 1974.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Dubuque.

The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Francis W. Gansen

Francis W. “Franny” Gansen, 89, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Church of the Resurrection where visitation will be held Saturday from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.  Live stream of the service can be viewed on the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Facebook page.  Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, masks and social distancing will be required.  Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Peosta, where military rites will be accorded.

Franny was born February 25, 1931 on the family farm in local Peosta, Iowa, one of nine children of William and Marie (Theisen) Gansen.

He was very proud of his service in the US Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean War, standing up against socialist communism and later was a proud, patriotic supporter of Donald J. Trump.

On April 7, 1956, he was united in marriage to Joyce Elaine Travis at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque, and their marriage was blessed with six children.

Franny was employed at Caradco before becoming employed at John Deere as an inspector, from which he retired on September 30, 1987.

Upon retirement, Franny traveled to Ireland with his brother in law, John Dwane and also did extensive traveling to the western U.S. with his neighbor, Mike Hogan, where they hiked the Grand Canyon and hiked and biked 15 National Parks during their travels.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce; six children, Julie Connolly of Scottsdale, Arizona, Timothy Gansen, of Geneva, Illinois, Anita Gansen of Dubuque, Duane (Susie) Gansen of Bedford, Texas, Betsy (Ron) Gibbons of Altoona, Iowa and Sue (Bob) Emrich of Ankeny, Iowa; 16 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

He is also survived by three siblings, Melita (Ray) LaPointe, Shirley Eppler and MaryLou McFadden and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Tim’s wife, Roberta Gansen; a grandson, Benjamin Gibbons; and five siblings, Bernie, Cy, Eddie, Florence and Billy.

The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Francis Gansen Memorial Fund.

Edward J. Breitbach

Edward J. Breitbach, 87, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at his home surrounded by family.

A private funeral mass for the immediate family will be held at the Church of the Resurrection with Fr. Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant. The mass will be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page at 11:00 AM Thursday, October 8, 2020 and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com. A celebration of life ceremony will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.

Ed was born December 24, 1932 in Key West, Iowa the son of William and Agnes (Lynch) Breitbach. He married Arlene T. Streif on December 28, 1954 in Bankston, Iowa. They were able to enjoy 62 years, raising a family and building cherished memories together.

Ed was a longtime member of the Church of the Resurrection. For over 30 years he delivered mail and the Telegraph Herald throughout Dubuque County. Many would recognize him in his signature Volkswagen Bugs. He enjoyed his retirement years working at Derby Grange Golf. He enjoyed fixing machinery, tractors, cars, and doing anything for his family. Ed took much joy being with his children, grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his children, Sue (Scott) Matye of Shullsburg, WI, Paul (Vicki) Breitbach of Dubuque, Ron (Mary) Breitbach of Dubuque, Julie (Don) Sherman of Robins, IA, and Nancy (Tony) Mustain of Gordonsville, VA; nineteen grandchildren, Michelle (Gerhard) Lourens, Tim O’Neal, Becky (Jared) Stein, Sara (Becky) Bender, Lisa Hefel, Brett Matye, Hunter Matye, Josh (Sara) Breitbach, Zach (Kelly) Breitbach, Tony (Brittani) Breitbach, Rachel (Jason) Cox, Lauren (Sean) Faherty, Tyler (Nicole) Breitbach, Casey (Justin) Smith, Shawn Breitbach, Sammy Sherman, Brooke Sherman, Jake Mustain, and Niki Mustain; twenty seven great-grandchildren; siblings; Jim (Harlene) Breitbach, Joan Staver, Rose (Fran) Brune, Dorie (Wayne) Dodds, Bill (Jeanne) Breitbach; In laws; Sr. Mildred Streif, Laura Streif and Donna Streif.

Ed was preceded in death by his wife Arlene, his parents; father and mother in-law, George and Mary Streif; his daughter, Deb O’Neal; granddaughter, Melinda O’Neal; a great grandson, Jordan O’Neal; siblings, Ramona Kluesner, Tom Breitbach; in laws, Ed Streif, Alice Wilwert Oeth, Gilbert Wilwert, Bernard Oeth, Marion and Wayne Kirmse, Darrell and Lorraine Streif, and Don Staver.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque, especially, Paul, Ryan, and Kelli for their compassionate care during this time. Ed was able to live the last few years of his life in his own home with the help of his grandson, Shawn as his caring roommate. For this, the family will be forever grateful.

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

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in care of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Ed’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Bridget Constance Kelly

Bridget “Connie” Constance Kelly peacefully passed away at the age of 93 on October 4, 2020, at her daughter Bridget’s home in Dubuque, IA. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren in her final moments.

Her memorial mass will be at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Columbkilles Catholic Church, 1240 Rush St Dubuque, IA on Thursday October 8th, 2020 with Rev. Thomas McDermott officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 4:00 p.m. Please remember to social distance and mask must be worn.

Connie was born April 13, 1927, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Robert Anthony McCarron and Julia Wolfe. As a young nurse in training, she met and fell in love with William “W.J.” Kelly, a man she claimed rivaled Clark Gable in good looks and charm. They tied the knot on November 4th, 1950 and remained deeply devoted to each other over the course of their 46-year marriage. Connie affectionately called her husband “Kelly” throughout their relationship and continued to think of him as her “spark” even after his passing in 1996. As a young couple, Connie and Bill went on to have 8 children together. Their home on Tressa St, if rowdy at times, was always full of love and life.

Connie loved to dance, joke, and spend time with friends and family. A devoted Catholic, Connie was an active presence in her parish at St. Columbkille’s Church, and she blessed everyone who crossed her path with a prayer and a broad, kindhearted smile. She was a warm presence to all who surrounded her. Working as a delivery nurse for over 45 years at Xavier Hospital, Connie welcomed thousands of babies as they entered this world and greeted each and every one with love. She also assisted in the delivery of many of her own grandchildren.

Always a caretaker, Connie changed the lives of countless people with her tireless devotion to others. Connie’s legacy of open-hearted generosity only deepens as her family continues to grow.

Connie had eight children: Dr.​ Kathleen “Kit” A. Kelly (Dr. Fred Hoffer), William “Bill” J. Kelly, III (Candance Breiner), Bridget C. Heim (Leo Heim), Michaela M. Kelly, Maureen S. Kelly, Sheila J. Kelly, Shawn P. Kelly (Paula Herting Kelly), and Daniel T. Kelly (Cory O’Hara Kelly). She is survived by her brothers Mike McCarron, Dan​ McCarron, Kevin McCarron, and her sister Kate Lampe, as well as 24 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

She will join her husband, “Kelly”, her eldest daughter, Kit, and two great-grandchildren, Peyton Rose Stedman and Patrick David Steadman; brothers Bob, Hugh and Patrick McCarron in Heaven.

Connie’s family would like to thank Dr. Ewen, Caitlin Daack and Kristin and Ryan from Hospice of Dubuque, for their care and support in her final days.

We love you, Connie, and we will continue to carry you with us. We will miss​ you, but we take comfort knowing you are somewhere with those that you love, dancing with joy.