Obituaries Archive

Donald J. Belken

Donald Joseph Belken, 74, of East Dubuque, IL passed away after a brief battle with Covid-19

at 4:30am on November 12th, 2020, at ManorCare of Dubuque IA.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a graveside service will be held at a later date at the East Dubuque Cemetery. The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is serving the family.

Donald was born on May 22, 1946, in Menominee, IL, the son of Luella (Hilby) and Clem Belken.  Don was one of 7 children. Don was a handyman, he worked with his bare hands and took great pride in his work.  He worked many jobs in construction, carpentry and fabrication.  He was employed at Capital Industrial Fabricators of Countryside and Foote Brothers Gear company in Downers Grove.

Don and Lois married on February 10, 1996, they loved and cared for one another for nearly 25 years.

He is survived by his three children, Lisa (Mark) Smelcer of Plainfield, IL, Allison (Mark) Schwabedeissen of Plainfield, IL and Greg Belken of Lombard, IL; seven grandchildren, Zach, Luke, and Dylan Smelcer, Jaxon & Joshua Schwabedessen, and Gabi and Brody Belken; two step sons, Dan Dalberg, of East Dubuque, IL and Greg (Lori) Dalberg, of Dubuque; three step-grandchildren, Samantha Harvey and Carly & Seth Dalberg and his his former spouse and mother of his children Sandra Landers of Plainfield IL; his siblings, Delbert (Ruth) Belken of East Dubuque, IL, Gerald “Jake” (Julie) Belken of Menominee, IL, Helen “Heidi” (Francis) Vosberg of Louisburg, WI, Joyce Ann Vaassen of Dickeyville, WI, and Joan (Jeff) Wieser of White Bear Lake, MN; a sister-in-law, JoAnn Belken of Easst Dubuque, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his loving wife Lois Belken, his grand-daughter Amelia Schwabedessen, his parents Clem and Luella Belken and a brother Dallas “Snoz” Belken.

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

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses and staff at ManorCare of Dubuque for the care and hospitality they provided to Don over the several years he resided.  Special thanks to our cousin Robin Place, it was good knowing that someone from the family was on staff to see Dad as he transitioned this life.

Rebecca A. Torres

Rebecca A. (Long, Greve) Torres, age 65, of Dubuque, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Ennoble Manor.  To celebrate Rebecca’s life, a private family reading will be done by Pastor Maxx Tone.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is helping the family.

Rebecca was born on October 21, 1955, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Roy J. and Beverly (Haskell) Long.

Rebecca married Freddie Torres on October 20, 1995, at Grace Community Church, where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and was the Pastor’s assistant.  She was a 1973 graduate of Stephen Hempstead High School.  Rebecca enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, crafts, and her various volunteer opportunities throughout the years.  She was always eager to help a person in need.  Rebecca will be remembered for her humor and generosity.  She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends.

Those left to cherish Rebecca’s memory include;

her husband,
Freddie Torres, Dubuque, IA;

a son,
Adam Greve, Dubuque, IA;

2 daughters,
Elizabeth (Henry) Ayala, Pearl City, HI
and Sarah (Russ) Schlotfeldt, Dubuque, IA;

her best friend and sister,
Raechel (Jim) Cole, Dubuque, IA
and 4 other sisters;

and 6 grandchildren,
Kyler and Gabriel Ball, Marissa Weiner, and Kayden, Trevian and Zakarian Ayala.

Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Nick Long; special friend, Linda Hayes; and a grandson, Kael H. Ball.

The family would like to thank Dr. Hermann, Hospice of Dubuque and Ennoble for their wonderful care.

In lieu of flowers 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. Rebecca Torres Family.

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

Donald E. Lemer

Donald E. Lemer, 72, of Bellevue, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Mercy One in Dubuque.

Private Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue.  Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery in La Motte.

No Public Visitation

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the St. Joseph Bellevue – Sts. Peter & Paul Springbrook Facebook page, on their You Tube Channel and on Bellevue Cable TV Channel 37.

Donald was born August 26, 1948, the son of John and Hazel (Millman) Lemer.  Donald loved to tell stories and they got better with time.  He loved being around kids, country/western music, western shows on TV, and the occasional trip to the casino.  Donald enjoyed spending the holidays with his family and his goal was to get a drivers license. We can picture him now driving his car, smiling, and drinking a Cherry Pepsi.  He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his siblings, Leland (Joan) Hingtgen, Sharon (Gene) Konrardy, and Diane (Steve) Dougherty; 16 nieces and nephews and their families; and a sister in-law, Ruth Hingtgen.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Eldon Lemer and Lloyd “Butch” Hingtgen.

Condolences may be mailed to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service  100 N. 6^th St. Bellevue, IA  52031 c/o Donald Lemer Family.

Donald’s family asks everyone to sign the online guestbook and leave a condolence at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com.

Gerald P. Morhardt

Gerald P. Morhardt, 88, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the Galena Stauss Senior Care Community.

Gerald was born on March 10, 1932 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Jake and Sadie (Altfillisch) Morhardt.  He was united in marriage to Donna Falancer on September 16, 1961 at St. Michael’s Church in Galena, IL.

Gerry grew up on farms in the Elizabeh and Scales Mound area.  He attended Elizabeth Schools and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict from September 29, 1952 to September 4, 1954.

After the service he worked for the Jo Daviess Service Company, was a milk hauler and farmed with his Dad until after his father’s death, then took over the family dairy farm.

Surviving is his wife Donna, a brother, Richard (Marjorie Colin) Morhardt of Scales Mound; six nieces and nephews and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Sadie; two children in infancy; his sister, Patricia (Ed) Meyer; in-laws, Kenneth and Mary Falancer, James (Mary Ann Pask) Falancer; a nephew, David Hesselbacher and great-nephew, Andrew Trebian.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Due to the Covid-19 virus a Celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Burial was in the Scales Mound Township Cemetery.  The Miller & Steinke Funeral Home of Scales Mound assisted the family.

Elizabeth Roth

Elizabeth Roth, 70, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

In respect of health and well-being for all, there will be a private family service for Liz.  It will be live streamed on the Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home Facebook page on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 11:00 am.  Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Liz was born on June 10, 1950 in Bellevue, Iowa; the daughter of Robert B. and Jeanette M. (Freund) Roling.  As a child, many called her “Betty Jean”.  In 1968 she graduated from Marquette High School.  She married Michael A. Roth on June 7, 1969.  That same year she graduated from Capri Cosmetology College in Dubuque and began her career at Dot’s salon in Bellevue.  In 1980 Liz opened her own salon, The Hair Shanty, in Bellevue where she worked until her retirement in 2012.  Liz was active and held a variety of leadership positions in the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce.

As a lifelong resident of Bellevue, Liz was an active and loved member of the community.  She was bubbly and friendly, caring and giving, kind and compassionate to all.  Liz was an amazing soul, always full of spirit, and always amongst friends; she was “Lizzie”.  She will be so deeply missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Mike; daughters Jodi (Scott) Felderman and Stephanie (Eddie) Fadel; grandchildren Paige, Audrey, Ellie, and Quinn; and the entire Roth clan.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws Russell and Corrine Roth, and her very special aunt Muriel Young.

In lieu of flowers, memorials and condolences may be mailed to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service 100 N. 6^th St. Bellevue, IA 52031 c/o Elizabeth Roth Family.

Liz’s family asks everyone to sign the online guestbook and leave a condolence at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com.

Roger R. Bailie

Roger Ralph Bailie, age 94, of Platteville, WI, formerly of Lancaster, WI, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Park Place Memory Care in Platteville.  He was born on October 14, 1926, the son of Ralph and Hilda E. (Kasper) Bailie. Roger married Virginia M. (Nodorft) Martin on October 11, 1949, and together they farmed south of Lancaster.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and picnics with his family.

Roger is survived by his children: Susan (James) Heer, Connie (Rod) Morris, Dennis (Mary) Bailie, Julie (Gene) Oyen, Dave (Chris) Bailie, and Terry (Sue) Bailie; 17 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Larry Pink; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; a daughter, Dawn Pink; and 3 sisters: Lucille (Warren) Koeller, Dorothy (Burdette) King, and Beatrice (Ray) Grobstick.

Private family services will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster with Pastor David Kim officiating.  Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster.  A celebration of Roger’s life will be held at a future date.  Cards of condolences may be sent to P.O. Box 30, Lancaster, WI 53813.  The Martin Schwartz Funeral Home and Crematory in Lancaster is entrusted with his services.

Online condolences: www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

Donna M. Meyer

Donna Mae Meyer, 80, of Dubuque, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Private family services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 20, at Linwood Cemetery and will be live streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home Facebook Page. A Celebration of Life to take place at First Presbyterian Church Dubuque at a future date.

Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com .

Donna was born June 30, 1940 in Dubuque, the daughter of Edward and Vivian (Lewis) Davis. She married Russell T. Meyer in 1959 at First Presbyterian Church in Dubuque. He preceded her in death on October 8, 1993.

Donna was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother, playing a principal role in raising many of her grandchildren. Donna worked for the Rich and Sue Whitty family for many years as caretaker to Justin and Nathan, she loved the boys like her own grandchildren. She was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Dubuque. Donna enjoyed spending time with her family and going to lunch with her friends.

Donna is survived by her children, Greg (Nikkii) Meyer of North Carolina, Daniel Meyer (Elise) of Green Bay, WI, Laura Henderson of Pleasant Hill, Diane Heiken of Dubuque, and Michael (Nancy) Meyer of Cedar Rapids; 13 grandchildren, Brittany, James, Shana, Mason, Sam, Kama, and Sylvie Meyer, Jessica Brassfield and Dylan Henderson, Hunter, Naomi, Elias, and Jonah Brehm; 6 great grandchildren, Amariah, Avayah, Carter, Daniel, Aliza, and Brooklyn. In addition to her husband,

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles and George Davis; and her sisters, Ruth Griesinger and Arlene Wilbricht.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Saint Jude Children’s Hospital, or Cozy Corner.

Delbert L. Weber

Delbert Lester Weber, 86, of Monticello, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday November 12, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, from complication of a cerebral hemorrhage 2 1/2 years ago.

He was born April 23, 1934, to Arthur and Loretta (Gudenkauf) Weber of Sand Springs, Iowa.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Colleen; a son, Pat (Sue) Weber of Monticello; daughters Sheri (Lonnie) Osterkamp of Anamosa, Donna (Dennis) Feldman of Lisbon, Karen (Kelly) Green of Monticello, and Angie (Mike) Steffen of Dubuque; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.  He also is survived by a sister, Luella DeShaw of Hopkinton.  He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Barbara; brothers Gerald, Donald and infant Harold, sisters-in-law, Agnes Weber and Mary Weber, brother-in-law, Junior DeShaw, and infant grandson, Preston Spahn.

Delbert attended country school thru the 8th grade then completed 9th and 10th grades at sister school in Coggon.  He then left school to help his dad on the farm when his brother, Donnie, left for the service.  He loved farming and everything about. He met Colleen through her brother, Fred.  On June 22, 1955, they married at the Castle Grove Catholic Church of rural Monticello.  Delbert farmed with his dad until Arts’ retirement. He and his son, Pat, have farmed together ever since. He and Colleen milked Holstein cows together for many years.  He worked very hard during the day but his nighttime social life was just as important to him. He LOVED to play cards, go to dances and casino’s, watch NASCAR races, and gamble some more.  Under his rough exterior was a big heart.  Always there to help no matter who you were; neighbor, friend, family or charity.

Public Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Goettsch Funeral Home. Social distancing and mask properly fitted and worn, will be the required at all times .Private family services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello with interment in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Thoughts Memories and Condolences may be left at www.goettschonline.com.

The family owes many, many thanks to Hospice’s Above and Beyond and Palliative Care of Anamosa.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to donate to a charity of their choosing.

Wilma Merritt

Wilma Merritt, 84, originally of Maquoketa, Iowa passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City, Iowa from complications of COVID-19.  Friends and Family graveside services and burial will be held at the Andrew, Iowa Cemetery on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.  Masks and social distancing required.

Wilma Fay Merritt was born May 29, 1936 in Maquoketa, Iowa to Howard Silas and Viola May Cooley Merritt only 10 months younger than her brother Carlyle and 22 months younger than her sister Frances Merritt Hansen, who passed away in 2005. She was baptized in the Andrew Presbyterian Church and attended Maple Grove Country School through seventh grade.  She finished her education in the Maquoketa Schools, where her mother was a music teacher, graduating with the Class of 1953.  She was active in vocal music, band and small groups.

Wilma enjoyed life on the family farm 5 miles north of town caring for her family, many animal pets and flower gardening.  She sang in the Maquoketa Congregational Church Choir where her mother was director, served as a Sunday School teacher and was an avid reader.

Her working years consisted of time at Clinton Engines and as Jackson County Assistant Recorder.  The remainder of her employment (27 years)  was spent as a dispatcher at the Maquoketa Police Department. Wilma transferred from her home in Maquoketa in August, 2017 to Good Shepherd in Mason City where some of her family is located and could assist in her care.

She is survived by her brother Carlyle (Averil) Merritt, Mason City.  She was a loving aunt to two nephews:  Kevin (Rachel) Hansen of Clinton, Iowa and Eric (Brenda) Merritt of Mason City; three nieces:  Kathy (Tom Weeks) Hansen of Burien, Washington, Krista (Randy) Barnes of Shenandoah, Iowa and Erin (Tim) Jantsch of Lake Bluff, Illinois.  She is also survived by four great nephews and five great nieces and four great, great nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Carson Celebration of Life Center, Maquoketa, Iowa.  Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Wilma’s name to a charity of their choice. Thank you to the Good Shepherd Staff and MercyOne Hospice of North Iowa for their conscientious care.

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

Dominique L. Westphal

Dominique Lynn Westphal, 50, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and enveloped in love on November 12, 2020 at Sunnycrest Manor in Dubuque, Iowa.

The Memorial Service for Dominique will be 4:30 PM Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Kristian Kincaid officiating. Burial will be in Minnesota at a later date. The service will be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com.

Dominique was born September 3, 1970 in Rosemount, Minnesota, the daughter of Charles and Linda (Blom) Westphal. Dominique lived her life full of grace and faith, an inspiration to all who had the privilege of meeting her. She loved reading and horses, both representing freedom and a beautiful escape from the worries of life. She loved the music of Josh Groban and her Iowa State Cyclones, her years spent in Ames developing friendships that spanned her lifetime. More than anything, Dominique loved God and her family – living vicariously through stories about nieces and nephews that she adored and a faith that only grew stronger as she fought an unforgiving disease, Multiple Sclerosis.

She is survived by her parents, Chuck and Linda Westphal of Dubuque; brother, Corey (Stephanie) of Madison, Wisconsin; and sister, Tiffany (Alan) of Kansas City. She has seven nieces and nephews who brightened her life in ways they do not yet realize – Paige, Max, Marah, Finn, Tate, Theodore and Mason – all of whom will now know there is a special angel looking over them throughout their lives.

A special thanks to the staff at Sunnycrest Manor who Dominique loved and considered an extended family. Their compassion and support during her final journey will be forever remembered. Dominique touched so many lives through her strength, courage and unfaltering faith and will live on by those who exemplify the same grace in her honor.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Sunnycrest Manor in Dubuque, Iowa.
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 Dominique’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Patricia L. Yelden

Patricia L. Yelden, 83, of Dubuque died Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Grand Meadows.

Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, a private funeral service will be held 12:00 pm Saturday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and will be live streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Patricia was born March 22, 1937 in Lebanon, IL, daughter of George and Patricia (Murphy) Kuse. She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School where she was all-state choir and played basketball.

She married Robert Yelden in at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on April 7, 1956.

She was an active member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and worked in the office.

She enjoyed sewing, knitting, cross stitch, traveling and later in life, puzzles. She also enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Bob Yelden of Dubuque; children, Debbie (Rick) Martin of Flagstaff, AZ, Georgia (Jack) Pittman of Davenport, FL, Bea (Larry) Border of Hoffman Estates, IL, John (Tina) Yelden of Peosta, Patrick (Billie Jo) Yelden of Poinciana, FL, Kathy (Dean) Mausser of Holy Cross, and Tony (Andrea) Yelden of Cedar Rapids; a son in law, Tim Gansen of Geneva, IL; 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Roberta Gansen; her parents; and siblings, George Kuse Jr and James Kuse.

Sister Anne Marie Mullen, BVM

Sister Anne Marie Mullen, BVM, (St. Bridget), 87, of 1130 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at Caritas Center.

Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. A virtual visitation will be held from 10:30 – 10:45 a.m., followed immediately by the funeral service. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Sister Anne Marie was an elementary teacher in Des Moines, Iowa; Chicago; Boulder, Colo.; Butte, Mont.; and Stockton, Calif. She was a teacher, principal and day care center administrator in Omaha, Nebr. She ministered as the executive director of a behavioral health center in Virginia Beach, Va., and as a secondary counselor in San Francisco and Chicago, where she also worked as a computer technician and bookkeeper.

She was born on Feb. 3, 1933, in Omaha, Nebr., to John and Florence (Mullaly) Mullen. She entered the BVM congregation on Sept. 8, 1951, from St. Bridget Parish, Omaha, Nebr. She professed first vows on March 19, 1954, and final vows on July 1, 1959.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Betty Jeanne (Eugene) Hubert and a brother John (Jack) Mullen.

She is survived by a sister-in-law Roberta Mullen, Papillion, Nebr.; nieces; nephews, 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.

Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Homes, 2659 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, Iowa 52002 is in charge of arrangements.

Rosemary M. (Kilburg) Roling

Rosemary M. (Kilburg) Roling, 86, of Bellevue, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Mercy One in Dubuque. Private Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Saturday, November 14, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the St. Joseph Bellevue – Sts. Peter & Paul Springbrook Facebook page, on their You Tube Channel and on Bellevue Cable TV Channel 37. A Public Memorial Mass and Gathering will be held also at a later date.

Rosemary was born November 27, 1933 in rural Jackson County, the daughter of Anthony and Rosella (Feller) Kilburg. She married Orville C. Roling on May 20, 1953 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue; he passed on October 22, 2009.

Rosemary was a person of strong faith, loved her grandchildren dearly, and always attended family events. She was a great cook, baker, and loved to can. She helped work side by side with her husband and children on the farm. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her children, Faye Ann Roling of Bellevue, Nancy (Terry) Kieffer of Preston, and Mary Jo Roling-Dannar of Greer, South Carolina; a daughter in-law, Linda Roling of Anamosa; grandchildren, Travis (Linsey) Kieffer, Dakota (Aubrey) Kieffer, and Amanda (Shawn) Strothman; a great-grandchild, Kipton Kieffer; step-grandchildren, Kim (Johnny) Johnston and Chad (Katie) Richardson; step great-grandchildren, Cole Johnston, Sean Richardson, Michael (Manon) Richardson, and Austin (fiance’ Natalie Giovanni) Richardson; siblings, Leanna Sieverding, Lillian (Albert “Bud”) Knake, Mary Anna Sprank, Frieda Ernst, Pat Ernst, and Betty (Duane) Ernst.

Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Lavonne Roling; a son, Lynn Roling; siblings and in-laws, Orville (Ivis) Kilburg, Eldon Sieverding, Peter Sprank, Sylvester “Jim” Kilburg, Cletus Kilburg, Donald Ernst, and Greg Ernst.

In lieu of flowers and gifts a memorial fund has been established in Rosemary’s memory; memorials and condolences may be mailed to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service 100 N. 6th St. Bellevue, IA 52031 c/o Rosemary Roling Family.

The family would like to thank the staff at Mercy One in Dubuque for the care they gave mom.

Rosemary’s family asks everyone to sign the online guestbook and leave a condolence.

Sister Lois M. (Raphaela) Friedman, OSF

Sister Lois M. (Raphaela) Friedman, OSF, 84, of
Clare House, Dubuque, Iowa, died at
8:07 p.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Clare House.

A private Rite of Final Commendation will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Sister Lois was born on November 6, 1936 in Halbur, IA, the daughter of Joseph and Matilda (Spangler) Friedman.

She entered the Sisters of St. Francis August 25, 1954 and made final profession of vows August 12, 1960. Sister received her master’s and PhD degrees in English at Purdue University. She ministered as an educator in Iowa at Dubuque, Waterloo, Templeton, and in Greenwood, S.C. She also ministered as English Professor at Fayetteville, N.C. Sister served as assistant to the Executive Director of LCWR. Sister Lois ministered in several pastoral ministries while working as an IRS tax representative in Indianapolis, IN.

Sister is survived by her sisters, Charlotte Comer and Mary Smith; brother, Joe Friedman; brother-in-law, Ralph Loeffelholz; and her nieces, nephews, and Franciscan sisters.

Sister was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Matilda (Spangler); her sisters, Patricia Grablin and Carol Loeffelholz; her brothers, Merle Friedman and Ralph Friedman; and her in laws, Austin Comer, Dorothy Friedman, John Grablin, Jim Smith, and Donna Friedman.

Memorials may be given to the Sisters of St. Francis, Dubuque, IA.
Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Michael J. Buelow

Michael John Buelow, 79, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque of COVID-19 surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM Sunday, November 15, 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 Michael’s family. The Mass of Christian Burial for Michael will be 10:30 AM Monday, November 16, 2020, at Church of the Resurrection with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Key West 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.

Michael was born July 16, 1941, in Dubuque, the son of Donald and Mabel (Jochum) Buelow. On August 18, 1962, he married Cheryl Ann O’Brien at the Church of the Nativity in Dubuque.

Mike worked as an Environmental Engineer for John Deere Works Dubuque for 32 years. He completed his career with MB Environmental and Consulting.

He was a member of the Parks & Recreation Commission, the Environmental Commission, Junior Achievement, and the Wahlert Booster Club. Mike enjoyed bowling and golfing. He even had a hole in one, not once, but three times at Thunder Hill’s Country Club.

Survivors include his wife, Cheryl; one son, Brien (Sherri) Buelow of Elgin, IL; two daughters, Jennifer (Jeremy) Jensen of Dubuque, and Amy (Joel) Osten of Elkhorn, NE; seven grandchildren, Jessica (Randy) Karas, Cara Buelow, Alyssa (Michael) Ehlers, Jenna Jensen, JaNiese Jensen, Ariana Osten and Jacob Osten; and four great grandchildren, Landon, Claire, and Asher Karas, and Elijah Ehlers; and his beloved cats, Monti and Millie.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A special thank you to Paramount Ambulance and the nursing staff at MercyOne for their loving care and support.

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 Mike’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.