Obituaries Archive

Barbara A. Horn

Barbara Ann (Bloechl) Horn (otherwise known as Momma, Grandma and Aunt Barb), 71, of East Dubuque, IL passed away peacefully Saturday, October 17, 2020 at home surrounded by family. 

A private visitation and service will be held Wednesday, October 21st at Galena Bible Church with Pastor Gary Kirst officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is serving the family. The funeral will be live-streamed on The Miller Funeral Home Group Facebook page. Face masks and social distancing will be required. 

Barbara was born on September, 30, 1949, in Oshkosh, WI daughter of Erwin and Bernice (Robl) Bloechl. Her favorite memories while growing up involved Grandpa George, her siblings, the Point Comfort cabin in Oshkosh, and the family dog, Duchess.  

Barbara was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School in 1967 and of Mercy Medical Center School of Nursing in 1970 and became an RN. She was employed at Mercy Hospital in the Surgical Department for 26 years, until her retirement in 2013. Nursing and caring for others was a passion of hers and is where she made many lifelong friendships. After Barbara found herself at odds with the free time she had after retirement she turned to her love of books and a position as a Library Clerk at the East Dubuque Public Library. Working with Jessica and the staff there made her very happy. 

Barbara met her husband, Nick Horn in 1994 and they were married at Galena Bible Church in April 1995 where her “three girls” stood up in support of the marriage. Barbara loved being outdoors and after their eldest grandson Tavian was born, Barb, Nick and Tavian enjoyed many camping trips in Wisconsin where they would fish, canoe and enjoy fires. They also enjoyed heading to Madison for an annual trip to see “Kites On Ice”. In her later years, Barbara enjoyed studying butterflies and fishing with her grandsons, Jackson and Josiah, as well as travelling to Brookfield to watch them play basketball and baseball. Halloween was Barbara’s favorite holiday as her vast collection of masks and wigs can attest to. 

Those left to cherish Barbara’s memory include her husband Nick of 25 years; her daughters Katie (Schuster) Von Rox, Sara (Schuster) Holmes and her husband Courtney; her grandchildren Tavian Schuster and Jackson and Josiah Holmes; her siblings Georgia (Les) Johns, Chuck (Christine) Bloechl, Julie (Kevin) Kriebs and Martha Smith (Joseph Mulgrew).

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rachel Renee Schuster, her parents, brother in law, Steve Smith, her niece Jennifer Johns, her father in law, Nickson Horn, and sister in law, Irene Orth.

The family would like to thank Chris and Stacy from Hospice of Dubuque, and special friend, Carla Johnson for their care of Barbara. 

Memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque.  Online condolences can be made at Miller Funeral Home.

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

Randall B. Dickey

Randall B. Dickey, 89, of Charlotte, Iowa passed away Oct. 12, 2020. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Randall was born Feb. 26, 1931, to Randall Sr. and Ruby (Beeby) Dickey in Charlotte, Iowa.

Randall was a lifelong resident of Charlotte where he worked closely with his father and son on the family farm. He started and ran Randall Dickey Trucking for many years, prior to selling the business. Spending time with his family brought him great joy, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Randall is survived by his wife Mary Ruth (Cleary) Dickey, his children Patti (William) Van Slingerlandt, Janice (Dave) Fuller, Mary Jo (Gary Brunscheen) Dickey, Steve (Tracy) Dickey as well as 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Donna Stolk.

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

Maria C. Cannavo

Maria C. Cannavo 85, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020.  Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Ghost Church with Rev. Steve Garner officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road.  Masks and social distancing are required during visitation and services.

Maria was born in Sicily on December 1, 1934, the daughter of Leonardo and Ignazia Cirino.  She married Nicola Cannavo on July 1, 1953 and the two enjoyed life together in Sicily until deciding to move to Connecticut and eventually settling in Dubuque in 1969.  Maria was a homemaker who loved to cook and care for her family.  “Are you hungry” was her constant question whenever anyone would come to her house.  It was not unusual for her to put on a full pasta dinner for the late-night visits from her grandchildren and their friends She was a wonderful high energy and classy woman who will be greatly missed.

Surviving are her children Francesco (Tammy) Cannavo of Marion, IA, Leonardo (Theresa) Cannavo of Blue Grass, IA and Lisa (Robert) Gassman of Dubuque, IA; her grandchildren Angela (Tony), Nicolas, Vincenzo, Patricia, Noah, Elizabeth and Natalie; her siblings Philip (Nicolina) Cirino of Ft. Wayne, IN, Frank Cirino of Seymour, CT and Josephine (Gino) Sileci of Marion, IA; also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

Maria was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Nicola; 2 brothers Louie and Andrew and her sister, Rosa Zanca.

In lieu of flowers, a Maria Cannavo memorial fund has been established with proceeds to be given to her favorite charities.

Maria’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Stonehill Care Center for their unending care and support

Beverly Jaeggi Vyverberg

Beverly Jaeggi Vyverberg, 84, of Dubuque, died Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Luther Manor in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday October 21, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service 3860 Asbury Road. Please respect our current social distancing requirements. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Beverly’s family.  In accordance to the city mask mandate, masks are required at the visitation and mass.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Beverly will be 10:00 AM Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Holy Spirit Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Father Steven Garner as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. The mass will also be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/hoffmannschneiderkitchen and will be available to view at a later time at www.hskfhcares.com.

Beverly was born August 22, 1936, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Donald J. and Florence M. Kiernan Jaeggi.

Throughout Beverly’s life she held various professional positions, those that impacted her most were University of Dubuque drama department, and the Regional Transit Authority.

She was a member of Holy Spirit Parish – Sacred Heart Church.  She loved to tell family stories, crochet and craft projects.  Beverly cherished time with her family and prided herself on being Mom and Gram.

Survivors include one daughter, Kim Vyverberg of Davenport; one son, Greg (Kim) Vyverberg of Dubuque; one granddaughter, Nicole (Shane) Freiburger; one grandson, Jacob (Stephanie) Vyverberg; and two great-grandchildren, Cash Freiburger, and Cora Allen Bonnet.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, and former husband, Richard Vyverberg.

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

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Arlene R. Breitbach

Arlene R. Breitbach, 93, of Dubuque, died Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Bethany Home in Dubuque surrounded by her loving children.

Family may call from 8:30 AM until 10:30 AM Wednesday October 21, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service 3860 Asbury Road. The Mass of Christian Burial for Arlene will follow at 11:30 AM at Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Ghost Catholic Church with Father Steven Garner as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. The Mass will be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com. Please respect our current social distancing requirements. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Arlene’s family. In accordance to the city mask mandate, masks are required at the visitation and Mass.

Arlene was born November 20, 1926, in Dubuque, the daughter of Joseph and Luella Reuter Kopp. On June 12, 1948, she married Thomas W. Breitbach at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dubuque. They enjoyed 63 years together until his passing on July 6, 2011.

She enjoyed attending sporting and school events for her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Gerard Mothers’ Club, and Power of Prayer. But her main joy in life was raising her nine children. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother.  

Those left to honor her memory are her children, Steve (Diane) Breitbach of Hazel Green, WI, Dan Breitbach of Cedar Falls, IA, Bob (Cathy) Breitbach of Dubuque, Barb (Jim) Blaser of Dubuque,  Jane (Steve) Walker of Dubuque, Dave (Lynn) Breitbach of Panora, IA, Ann Alvarenga of Dubuque, Mike (Angie) Breitbach of Dubuque, and son-in-law, Mike Corbett of Tiffin, IA; 39 grandchildren; and 74 great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Patty Corbett, her brother, Don Kopp, and several in-laws.

Memorials have been established for Bethany Home and Hospice of Dubuque.

We would like to extend a special thank you to Bethany Home and Hospice of Dubuque for their wonderful care of our mom.

Peter M. Breitbach

Peter M. “Pete” Breitbach, age 40, of Balltown, Iowa, passed away suddenly at 8:31 a.m., on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.  To celebrate Pete’s life, family and friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Monday, October 19, 2020, at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Balltown, Iowa.  Due to the COVID-19 concerns all who attend will be required to wear a face covering.  To honor Pete’s life, funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, with Rev. Noah J. Diehm officiating.  Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery in Balltown, Iowa.  Behr Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Pete was born on August 17, 1980, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Mike and Cindy (Conrad) Breitbach.

Pete graduated from Western Dubuque High School in 1999, and earned a degree in environmental science from the University of Dubuque in 2003.  He was a man of many hats, working as a bartender at Breitbach’s Country Dining, delivering feed for his uncle at Skip Breitbach Feeds, and operating the family farm. He loved to read; stories and conversation came naturally, and whether it was over coffee in the morning, a drink in the evening, or in the middle of the day, Pete made time to talk to everyone. Everything he did was at his own pace.

Pete was a generous man, known for his kindness and willingness to always help anyone, while refusing anything in return. Pete loved being outdoors, whether it was hunting, cutting wood, gardening, or at his favorite fishing hole. He enjoyed brewing wine and beer, making maple syrup, playing pool, a good card game, and treasure hunting at sales.  Family and community were always of utmost importance in his life; he especially enjoyed being Uncle Pete to his many nieces and nephews. It is fitting that he was heading out fishing when the Lord called him home.

To all those who loved him and shared time with him in life:

“Thanks boss.”

Those left to cherish Pete’s memory include

his parents,
Mike and Cindy Breitbach, Balltown, IA;

his 6 siblings,
Betsy (Seth) Septer, Colorado Springs, CO,
Matt (Lisa) Breitbach, Cascade, IA,
Ben (Liz) Breitbach, North Buena Vista, IA,
Tony (Kelli) Breitbach, Dubuque, IA,
Anne (Andy) Wilwert, Balltown, IA
and Mikey (fiancé Allison Schmitt) Breitbach, Balltown, IA;

and his 15 beloved nieces and nephews (and counting),
Elsie, Claire, Sadie, Edaline, Annaliese, Katherine, Laurel, Margaret, Alma, Madelyn, Isabelle, Sophie, Daniel, Amelia and Thomas.

Pete was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bill and Ruth Breitbach; and his maternal grandparents, LaVerne and Louise Conrad.

The family would like to thank Dale and Sarah Jecklin, for being such wonderful friends and being by his side on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials will be donated to the Balltown Safari Club and may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Peter Breitbach Family.

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

Kevin M. Vaughn

Kevin M. Vaughn, age 58, of Dubuque, Iowa, completed his earthly journey on October 14, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, in the loving arms of his wife, Kathy. To honor Kevin’s life, a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Happy’s Place, 2323 Rockdale Road in Dubuque. Full military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League at 1:00 p.m., followed by a prayer and remembrance moment. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Kevin’s family.

Kevin was born on December 14, 1961, in Dubuque, Iowa, one of three children to Jay and Norma (Nurre) Vaughn. Kevin has spent most of his life in the Dubuque area and learned very quickly the value of being surrounded by family and friends. After graduating from high school, he proudly joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he honorably served his country and gained the skills he would use to later provide for his family. Upon completing his duty, Kevin spent a few years in the security department at Target, before finally taking the plunge and moving into the field of auto mechanics for the remainder of his working career. He spent the majority of his years with Addoco, and lastly with Premier Tool and Die before chronic health issues eventually made their way into his life. Kevin always made his best attempt to find balance between work and play and found some of his most joyful moments to be discovered in the great outdoors. Deer and pheasant hunting were definitely at the top of his list, but an afternoon out on the boat, or working in the garden would also suffice. He also enjoyed the fellowship of friends whenever possible and holding the position of Exalted Ruler for 2 terms at the Elk’s Lodge was surely a way to make that happen. Kevin’s primary goal in life was to embrace it whenever possible and hopefully bring a smile to the faces of all who knew and loved him. His medical battles had sadly taken a toll on Kevin’s daily life, but his spirit never surrendered to their continued assault. We find ourselves in a place today which we would give anything to change, but we also trust and know that Kevin’s soul now resides in eternal peace, free from the earthly confines which plagued him so. We will love, miss, and treasure every moment and memory we possess moving forward. May the loving grace of the Lord be yours, Kevin, until we meet again.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Kevin include,

his loving wife of 35 years,
Katherine “Kathy” Vaughn, Dubuque, Iowa;

his son,
Kevin Michael Vaughn, Dubuque, Iowa;

his mother,
Norma (Dale Budde) Vaughn, Dubuque, Iowa;

his siblings,
Ron “R.V.” (Shirley) Vaughn, Dubuque, Iowa,
and Laura Christensen, Minneapolis, Minnesota;

his mother-in-law,
Phyllis Naumann, Dubuque, Iowa;

his brothers and sisters-in-law,
Mary Schneider, Hazel Green, Wisconsin,
Eugene (Sherri) Naumann, Hanover, Illinois,
Marvin (Michelle) Naumann, Baltimore, Maryland,
Mike (Karri) Naumann, Orlando, Florida,
Dave (Julie) Naumann, Dubuque, Iowa,
Randy (Amy) Naumann, Peosta, Iowa,
and Janet Naumann, Cedar Rapids, Iowa;

special family members,
Fran “Henry” (Arleen) Ouderkirk, Durango, Iowa;

along with numerous other extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Jay Vaughn; his father-in-law, Gerald Naumann; and his brother-in-law, Steve Schneider.

Kevin’s family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at the University of Iowa for all of their professional and compassionate care of Kevin and his family. Also, a very sincere and heartfelt thank you to all of our family and friends who have helped us navigate these most difficult days. Your kindness and consideration has surely brought a peace into our days that we cannot thank you enough for. Thank you!

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

Paul J. Kramer Sr.

Paul J. Kramer Sr., 94, joined his beloved wife, Mary Lou in Heaven on October 12, 20020, in his cherished Dubuque.

Services will be at a later date. There will be no visitation. Interment of his cremated remains will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery.  Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

He was born on February 25, 1926 in Farley, Iowa, son of Catherine Kramer (Minnis) and James Greenwood. He attended schools in Farley and Dubuque. Paul served in the U.S. Navy for five years during World War Two.

He married Mary Lou Pitzer, the love of his life, on May 6th, 1946. She preceded him in death on January 14th, 2007. Paul and Mary resided in Santa Clara, California for thirty-two years. Upon retirement they returned to Dubuque and their Midwest roots.

Surviving are six of his sons, Paul Jr., of Shingle Springs, Ca., Ronald of Roseberg, Or., Jack of Discovery Bay, Ca.,  James of Oregon, Steven of Santa Clara, Ca., and Terrence of California. Sixteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren also survive him.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, two sons; Michael and Mitchell; daughter, Catherine, as well as, three sisters, Marie Lorraine, Jean Anne, six brothers; Louis, Clarence, Roy, Joseph, Dwight, and Francis, and two grandchildren; Stanley and Dawn.

Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Mike Schmitt

Mike “Worthog” Schmitt, 64, of Rickardsville, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City from complications due to COVID-19.

Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Michael will be 11:00 AM Monday, October 19, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rickardsville with Father Noah Diehm as the Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Rickardsville at a later date.

Per the wishes of the family masks are required at the visitation and the Mass. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Mike’s family. The mass will also be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/hoffmannschneiderkitchen and will be available to view at a later time at www.hskfhcares.com.

Michael Gerard was born June 9, 1956, in Dubuque, the son of Aloysius P. and Henrietta M. Hufnagel Schmitt. On September 29, 1978, he married Carrie Beth Lucas in Holy Cross, IA.

Mike attended Leo High School and later received his high school diploma from NICC, proud to be the class of 1991. He never stopped learning, though, from others or by researching in any way he could.

He worked at Key City Plating for 25 years followed by 21 years as a Rural Mail Carrier for the Holy Cross Post Office. He retired in June of 2019, but continued working, always updating the house and helping family with projects and farming.

Mike was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rickardsville. He enjoyed camping and bike riding with family and friends. Anyone who needed a laugh simply turned to Mike. He loved to tell jokes and stories and had a calm, easy-going demeanor. Nicknames were his specialty and he handed them out to everyone.

Music was his passion. There was always music playing in the background, and he loved to whistle. He was a self taught left-handed drummer on a right handed kit and played drums, harmonica, and sang in several bands throughout his life including Nature’s Image and Second Chance.

Mike was devoted to his family one hundred percent. He was a wonderful dad, making his children a priority in his life. Teaching them to be kind, loving people was important to him, as well as showing them how to change tires and brakes, fix electrical outlets, and to be do-it-yourselfers just like he was.

Mike and Carrie built a life together and came to be known as the inseparable couple, an inspiration to others. Their bond grew even stronger on October 17, 2013, when Mike received a kidney from his wife, whom he treated like a queen. It was a gift of love and life and now he takes a part of her with him forever.

Survivors include his wife, Carrie; one daughter, Holly Schmitt of Marion; one son, Elliot (Shelden) Schmitt of Rickardsville; four brothers, Paul (Mary) Schmitt of Dubuque, Dick (Janet) Schmitt of Dubuque, Joe (Doris) Schmitt of Rickardsville, and Ken (Patty) Schmitt of Dubuque; three sisters, Mary Kay (Dave Smith) LeGrand of Dubuque, Diana (Dennis) Judd of Oregon, WI, and Shirley (Gale) Simon of Mitchell, SD; sister-in-law, Kathy Schmitt of Dubuque; five brothers-in-law, Tom (Ruth) Lucas of Dyersville, Mark (Jen Stansberry) Lucas of Coralville, John (Bev) Lucas of Sherrill, Joe (Michele) Lucas of Lake St. Louis, MO, and Dan (Angie Phillips) Lucas of Minneapolis, MN; three sisters-in-law, Judy (John) Vonderhaar of New Vienna, Connie (Leon) Jaeger of Dubuque and Barb Lucas of Iowa City; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, Larry and Dolly Lucas; two brothers, Jim (Jeanette) Schmitt, and Dan “Hooks” Schmitt, and one sister, Pat (Joe) Steger.

The family thanks the ICU staff at Finley Hospital, and MICU staff at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for their loving care and support.

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

Gerhart S. Langenbach

Born on January 24th, 1948, Gery returned to nature on Tuesday September 22nd at age 72.

Gery is survived by his wife, Judith Derse, his three children Stephanie (Elias) Chedid (Mequon), Jeffrey Langenbach (Chicago), and Jennifer (Michael) Groh (Ecuador), his two step-daughters Michelle Langenbach (Chicago) and Amanda (John) McCormack (Los Angeles), his mother Barbara Langenbach, his siblings Elonka Bremer and Rudolf Langenbach, and eight grandchildren Georges and Claudia Chedid, Samantha, Maxwell, and Audrey Langenbach, Alexander Groh, and Avery and Beckham McCormack. He was preceded in death by his father, Steven Langenbach.

Gery began life in Passau, Germany and immigrated with his family to Dubuque, IA as a young boy. He eventually settled in Milwaukee, WI where he met his wife, Judy. As a design engineer, Gery loved to innovate and create inventions. Gery found beauty in everyone and everything, and would stop to appreciate the small things in life, from a vibrant flower to a simple gadget. He loved to learn about technology, airplanes, history, and politics. He enjoyed piloting airplanes, flying drones, spending time with family and friends, and being in the outdoors, either hiking or caring for the land. He and Judy shared a passion for adventure, and together they traveled the world, visiting six of the seven continents, and made many long road trips across the United States to their California home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Palm Springs Air Museum (https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/). He was proud to be a volunteer at the Air Museum, helping maintain historical planes and share them with the community as a docent.

Steven L. Daniels

Steven L. Daniels, 64, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 12, 2020, at his home.

A public graveside service and burial celebrating Steven’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Streets Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.  A public visitation will take place from 4 to 7 P.M. on Friday, October 16, 2020, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

It is recommended to practice social distancing guidelines due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Steven L. Daniels was born on September 19, 1956 in Bellevue, Iowa, to Delbert L. and Judith Faye (Keil) Daniels.  He was a 1974 graduate of Bellevue High School.  He married Cindy Sue Schreiber Bowling on November 19, 1993 in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Steven had worked for Bowman’s Meat Locker in Andrew for 17 years, Preston Meats, and lastly retired from the HyVee Meat Department in 2019.

Steven was a member of First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa and had served as a former Baldwin City Council member and Baldwin Fire Department member.  In earlier years, he had also been active as a Boy Scout leader and coached baseball and softball.

Steven loved spending time with his family, grandchildren, fur kid (Smokie) and fur grandkids.  He enjoyed fishing, and collected hot wheels, baseball cards, and trains.  He was an avid NASCAR, Iowa State football, St. Louis Cardinals, and WWE fan.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Cindy Daniels of Maquoketa, IA; children, Brenda Huffman of Maquoketa, IA, Missie Vaughn of Knoxville, IL, Katie (Dillon Williams) Daniels of Baldwin, IA, and Joshua (Sierra) Daniels of Norwalk, IA; 6 grandchildren, Reighan Huffman, Alexa Huffman, Isabella McNamee, Alayna Daniels, Eli McNamee, and Riot Daniels; a brother, Mark Daniels of Maquoketa, IA; and a sister, Lura (Mike Duhme) Daniels of Otter Creek, IA.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Barbie Daniels.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Steven L. Daniels memorial fund has been established.

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

Dr. Michelle R. Heiring

Dr. Michelle R. Heiring, age 50, of Chicago, IL, formerly of Southwest Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, after a long battle with cancer, on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at home.  To celebrate Michelle’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Dubuque, with Rev. Steven J. Rosonke officiating.  Burial will be in Little Grant Union Cemetery, Bloomington, WI.  Due to COVID-19, all who attend will be required to wear a face covering.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is helping the family.

Michelle was born on March 19, 1970, in Dubuque, IA, daughter of Dr. James J. and Ramona N. (Wersinger) Heiring.

Michelle graduated from Loras College in 1992, with a Bachelors of Science in Biology Research.  In 1996, she graduated from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago.  She did her residency in Connecticut with Yale-New Haven Healthcare Systems.  Dr. Michelle was the recipient of the Earl Kaplan Award and the Illinois Podiatric Medicine Association Services Award, and in 2002, she was inducted into the Loras Players Hall of Fame.

Dr. Michelle’s private practice served many patients in the Chicago area.  She cared greatly for her work, her faith and her cat, Max.  Michelle was an avid runner and marathoner, as well as a talented artist who enjoyed oil painting and pen and ink drawing.

Those left to cherish Michelle’s memory include

her mother,
Ramona Heiring, Dubuque, IA;

her siblings,
Chris (Gary) Stelpflug, Lancaster, WI,
Mark Heiring, Glen Haven, WI,
Jim (Rutchie) Heiring, Des Moines, IA,
Natalie (Kevin) Heiring-Campbell, Bloomington, WI,
Ann (Scott) Anderson, Broadhead, WI,
Nicole (Alex) Heiring-Cabrera, North Las Vegas, NV
and Curtis (Heidi) Heiring, La Crosse, WI;

and several nieces and nephews.

Michelle was preceded in death by her father, Dr. James Heiring; 2 brothers, Jeff Heiring and Adam Heiring; and a nephew, Joseph Stelpflug.

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. Dr. Michelle Heiring Family.

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

Darlene E. Wieseler

Darlene Elaine Wieseler, age 82, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully, while being surrounded by her loving family, on October 6, 2020, at the home of her daughter. To honor Darlene’s life, a Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at the Mueller Memorial Chapel at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Family and friends of Darlene’s may visit from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. at the Linwood Mueller Memorial Chapel.  Burial in Linwood Cemetery will follow the services. Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Darlene’s family.

Darlene was born on November 29th, 1937, in Churchtown, Iowa, a daughter to Floyd and Margie (Niday) Boulting.  She married Kenneth M. Wieseler Sr. on January 4 , 1980 in Dubuque. This was Darlene’s 2nd marriage, although the couple had known one another since she was 14 years old.  They were beyond devoted to their life together and in-turn were blessed with 30 wonderful years together before Kenneth was called home in 2010.

Darlene was a proud homemaker the majority of her life and was well-known for her meticulously clean home, where everything was always in its perfect place. She loved going to Garage Sales and finding new knick knacks such as milk glass to adorn her home with. Her friends enjoyed looking at her perfectly displayed treasures, especially when she decorated beautifully for each holiday. Darlene enjoyed traveling with her husband, Kenneth when he retired, and especially cherished their cruises to Alaska and the Bahamas. She had a playful and mischievous sense of humor that always had everyone in stitches with her wise cracks. Her quick wit and sharp tongue were hard to match and buyer beware if you thought you could compete. Her mission in life revolved around taking care of her children, and then her grandchildren, always putting herself second while her nurturing skills were allowed to abundantly blossom in all of their lives. She never met a stranger and was loved by everyone she met. Darlene was a strong woman who wasn’t afraid to make her opinion known, but she also felt quite deeply and was a compassionately loving soul. She lived her daily life by the Golden Rule and always treated others how she wished to be treated. Her other hobbies included;  playing euchre with her family, doing crafts, collecting cow and other farm décor, and spending time with her family.  In her later years, she loved sitting outside on the deck and watching her hummingbirds drink from their feeders and playfully chase one another for her entertainment. Darlene was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother who embraced any opportunity she could find to bring a smile to the faces of those she loved. Her fun-loving spirit will live on in the minds and lives of everyone she leaves behind today, and may the peace of the Lord hold her securely, while it heals our broken hearts, until we all meet again.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Darlene include,

her three loving children,
Donald (Tina) Riesselman of Maquoketa, Iowa,
Jeff (Barb) Riesselman of Dubuque, Iowa,
and Kristy (Jason) Berry of Dubuque, Iowa;

her grandchildren,
Nicole Montgomery,
Matthew Riesselman,
Emily Mott,
Alex Berry,
and Gavin Berry;

her 4 great-grandchildren;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Darlene was proceeded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth M. Wieseler Sr.; her brother, John Boulting; her daughter, Sharon E. Riesselman; and her granddaughter, Tara N. Riesselman.

Darlene’s family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque for all of their compassionate care of Darlene.  We would also like to thank all of our friends and family that so generously donated their time, talents, and support during this difficult time.  We couldn’t have made it this far already without the network of caregivers who the Lord has graciously placed in our lives. Thank you!

Online condolences for Darlene’s family may be shared at www.tristatecremationcenter.com

Linda L. (Glasker) Heller Brimeyer

Linda L. (Glasker) Heller Brimeyer, age 74, of Sherrill, IA, and formerly of Dickeyville, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Stonehill Care Center.  To celebrate Linda’s life, family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, October 17, 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.  Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Galena, Illinois, at a later date following cremation.

Linda was born on February 13, 1946, in Scales Mound, Illinois, daughter of Albertus “Bert” and Calista (Koehler) Glasker.

Linda graduated from Scales Mound High School, Class of 1964.  She was previously married and had 2 wonderful children before going their separate ways.  Linda would later meet Marvin “Mick” Brimeyer, and they would marry on February 7, 2003, at Jorga’s Restaurant in Dubuque, and spend the next 17 years together.  Linda was always a hard worker and would devote 28 years with Hodge Company as an account manager.  In her younger years, Linda enjoyed going dancing at the Palace in Galena with all of her friends.  Most recently she liked to spend time bowling, watching old Western tv shows and Chicago White Sox games, traveling, camping, fishing, and occasionally trying her luck at the casino on the slot machines.  She looked forward to visits from her family, and especially loved spending time with the grandchildren.  Linda had a great love of her four legged canine friends, especially her beloved Lola and Buddy, and her feline friend, Tuffy.  She also cared for the outside animals and faithfully made sure her feathered friends were well fed all winter.  We are heartbroken at the loss of such a wonderful, caring woman in our daily lives, but we take some comfort in knowing that she is now at peace and free of all of the health challenges she has faced so bravely these past months.

Those left to cherish Linda’s memory include

her husband,
Marvin “Mick” Brimeyer, Sherrill, IA;

her children,
Susan (Ken) Vickers, Ball Ground, GA,
Thomas “Tom” (Becky) Heller, Foley, AL,
Pam (Mike) Jach, West Des Moines, IA,
Lori (Ed) Steinmann, Ankeny, IA,
Daniel (Kristy) Brimeyer, Asbury, IA
and Dennis Brimeyer, Dubuque, IA;

her 12 grandchildren,
Katie Vickers, Zack Vickers, Megan Heller, Michael Heller, Miranda Jach, Jeremy Cordes, Jessica Koch, Lauren Cordes and Alexandra Cordes, Caden Brimeyer, Alena Brimeyer, Olivia Brimeyer;

her 3 great-grandchildren,
Archer, Quinn and Eve;

her brother,
Jim (Mary Jane) Glasker, Scales Mound, IL;

Linda was preceded in death by her parents.

Linda’s family would like to thank all of the outstanding doctors and nurses that have cared for Linda these past months, especially those at Stonehill and with Hospice of Dubuque, your kindness, attentiveness and compassion are truly appreciated.

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

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

Patrick J. O’Meara

Patrick J. O’Meara, 71, of Dubuque, died Saturday, October 10, 2020, at his home.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road. Please respect our current social distancing requirements. If you are not feeling well or are unable to attend, we encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Patrick’s family. In accordance to the city mask mandate, masks are required at the visitation and mass. The Mass of Christian Burial for Patrick will be 10:00 AM Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Holy Spirit Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Steven Garner as the Celebrant. Full military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Post #6. 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.

Patrick was born December 15, 1948, in Dubuque, the son of John Paul and Thelma Beecher O’Meara. On May 26, 1973, he married Marian Elaine Beckman in Dubuque.

He was a graduate of Wahlert High School in Dubuque.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War, and a U.S. Navy Reserve Seabee.

He worked in management and as operator of heavy equipment.

He was a member of Birchwood Golf Course and enjoyed hunting. He was a member of Dubuque Boat Club and a board member of Veteran’s Affairs.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Marian; one son, William O’Meara of Coralville, IA; two daughters, Lisa O’Meara-Theill of East Dubuque, IL, and Michelle Moore of Dubuque; six grandchildren, Mackenzie, Danielle, Payton, Jackson, Carver, and Maddox; two brothers, John (Sue) O’Meara of Dubuque and Mike O’Meara of Enterprise, AL; and two sisters, Barbara Gooch, and Katy Jahnke, both of Dubuque; and 24 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant brother, Terrance, sister-in-law Ginny O’Meara, brother-in-law Bob Gooch, and several aunts and uncles.

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 Pat’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.