Obituaries Archive

Donna J. (White) Smith

Donna Jean (White) Smith, 87, of Dubuque, died peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation in Dubuque. As was true of so much she did, her passing was graceful, gentle, and beautiful.

A memorial service, coordinated through the Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, will be scheduled for summer 2021, in what the family hopes will be a post-pandemic celebration of Donna’s miraculous life.

Donna was born on October 8, 1933 in Guttenberg, Iowa, the youngest of five children to Olive and Thomas White. She grew up going to Methodist Sunday school classes, working at the town bakery, and enjoying weekly movies at the local cinema. She was especially close to her older sister Greta, who was a kind of second mother to her. Donna graduated from Guttenberg High School and moved to Dubuque, where she earned her Cosmetology degree and opened her own beauty parlor business.

For many years she was a cashier at the Dubuque Packing Company’s Retail Store. Always a people person, she later worked on the cut line at the Pack, at the Dubuque Memorial Gardens south of Dubuque, and then as a cashier at Kwik Stop near Key West. She loved her co-workers and customers, and they enjoyed interacting with her.

More than anything, Donna loved spending time with her family in her home. Her dining room table was the gathering place where several generations joined together in shared stories, memorable meals, and steady streams of laughter and love. Donna enjoyed good conversation and she had a bright and brilliant wit. She was always interested in the lives and concerns of her children, grandchildren, and friends, and she always warmly welcomed them home. She loved angels and lighthouses, and showered treats on her beloved dogs Shadow and Arthur. She loved solving crossword puzzles, playing cards, and dominating at Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, and Boggle. She would joyfully play board games for hours with her children and grandchildren. Recently, she was able to meet her newly arrived great grandson.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Olive and Thomas White; her sister Greta and her husband Andrew “Red” Hummel; her bothers Carl, Kenneth, and Douglas White; and by her husband, Orrin L. Smith.

Surviving Donna are many for whom she modeled kindness and compassion, many she taught how to love: Her sons Andy (of East Stroudsburg, PA), Scott (of Dubuque), and Steve (of Cedar Rapids, IA), and their respective spouses: Nandini, Ann, and Gloria; her grandchildren, Casey and his wife Courtney, Mitchell, Drew, Daniel and his wife Carmen, Elanor, and Abigail; and her great grandsons Carter and Tucker. Inseparable from Donna’s family is longtime friend Jim Quick, and the newfound friends she made at Ennoble, including her roommate Kathy O’Brien.

The family extends its deep gratitude to all those who helped support and care for Donna. Your compassionate caregiving has given all of us more time with her, an unforgettable and immeasurable gift. Our profound thanks to the incredible staffs of Ennoble, Mercy Hospital, and Hospice of Dubuque. A special thank you to Doctors Katherine Parker and Jennifer Mohr, for all you have done to help Donna.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Hospice of Dubuque, with our thanks, and accompanied by Donna’s beautiful smile and easy laugh.

Robert J. Koster

Robert “Bob” Joseph Koster, 62, of Dubuque, IA passed away at 10:00 A.M. on October 30th, 2020 at Mercy One hospital in Dubuque.

A public visitation will be from 2:00 until 6:00 P.M. on Thursday November 5th, 2020 at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd, Dubuque. A memorial service with Deacon John Stierman and military honors by the American Legion Post # will follow at 6:00p.m.

Bob was born on November 22nd, 1957 in Dubuque, IA the son of Benjamin and Mary (Duehr) Koster. He attended Holy Ghost Catholic grade school, Hempstead High School, and NICC in Peosta. Robert served his country in the United Stated Army from 1975 until 1978 and on July 26, 1980 married Sharon Genz.

Bob will be remembered for so many things: his living life to the fullest, his sense of humor, his “Bobisms” as he sure had a way with words, his love of sports especially the Chicago Cubs, Iowa Hawkeyes, and most notably the Pittsburgh Steelers. He shared his love of baseball with the “Little Guy” (Jayden) and enjoyed many summers at the ballpark watching him play.

Bob loved to cook and shared his food with everyone. He showed his love by sharing his food, especially with his many friends at the Northside. Bob couldn’t wait for a good potluck. He loved to eat out at local restaurants and rarely missed Sunday and Wednesday breakfast with Bob and Darlene. He loved his daily rides to the river and had to go every morning at 10:00 AM so he could meet Bill. Bob will especially be remembered as a devoted husband, a wonderful “Mr. mom” to two beautiful daughters and the best “Papa” to the awesome “Little Guy”. Bob loved many and was loved by many in return. He made sure the important people in his life were taken care of. Bob left his life as he lived it – on his terms. Cheers to Bob!

He is survived by his wife Sharon (Genz) Koster; two Beautiful daughters; Jill (Michael) Becker of Lee’s Summit Mo., and Jodie Koster of Dubuque; one amazing “Little Guy” grandson Jayden Bremer of Dubuque; his dog Dusty and cat Wrigley; family friend Kody Callahan; two sisters, Cheryl Gaul of Worthington, IA and Linda Koster Packer of Stoughton, MA., two brothers; Randy (Sue) Koster, and Dale Koster of Dubuque.

Preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Mary Koster; his sister Joyce and his brother Dan; one niece Wrendy; nephews Jason and Kevin; brothers-in-law Leon Gaul, and Jim Packer.

Memorials may be left to the Veterans Affairs of Dubuque, IA

The family would like to thank the Dubuque Fire and EMS, Mercy One ER staff, Veterans Affairs, especially Dr. Hinnen and Nurse Rachel of Dubuque VA Clinic.

Marian J. Taylor

Marian Josephine Taylor, age 90, of Bloomington, WI, was granted her greatest wish when she was called on by her Heavenly Father from the comfort of her own home on Monday, November 2, 2020.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington with Fr. John Meinholz and Fr. Bart Timmerman officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bloomington. Family and friends may call on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church, where a parish Rosary will be prayed in Marian’s honor at 10:45 a.m. The Martin Schwartz Funeral Home and Crematory in Bloomington is entrusted with her services.

She was the daughter of Joseph and Barbara Lorenz, born in Prairie du Chien, WI, on December 27, 1929. Marian attended grade school at St. John’s Catholic School and Prairie du Chien High School where she graduated in 1947.

Marian met Lyle “Tinker” Taylor while dancing at the Checkerboard Ballroom. They were married on June 9, 1951 at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien. Marian and Lyle were blessed with 10 children and purchased the Economy Feed Mill in 1964.

Marian was a devout Catholic and even though dementia took many things from Marian, she was able to remember her prayers each night. Faith and family were the foundation of Marian’s life. She was committed to volunteering at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School. Marian was an active member of the Grandparents and Prayer Partners programs and was well known as the “Fluoride lady” for many years. Marian never missed mass and was a dedicated Eucharistic Minister and a large supporter of the St. Mary’s Parish Players. Over the years, Marian donated gallons of blood to her local community. She also did not miss an opportunity to support her grandchildren and great-grandchildren by attending endless baptisms, weddings, graduations, and birthday parties. Marian loved playing cards and was a wicked cribbage player. She enjoyed taking bus trips and going to watch a show with friends and family. And Marian was the #1 potato peeler at Ma’s Bakery! Marian loved nothing more than her family and was a very dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Marian is survived by her children: Debby (Chuck) Kratochwill, Terry Forst, Gwen (Mark) Herbers, Sue Breuer, Roger (Mary) Taylor, Bob (Julie) Taylor, Rodney (Carla) Taylor, Mary (Kurt) Adrian, and Jim (Jen) Taylor; 32 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Taylor; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Marian was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle “Tinker” Taylor; her daughter, Diane Guanella; her sister, Rita (Louie) Horkheimer, her brother Joe (Ethel) Lorenz, a brother-in-law, Allan Taylor; and her godson, Bill Horkheimer.

A special thank you to Pam Myhre, APNP and Crossing Rivers Health Center for the wonderful care you provided to Marian over the years. And to all the family and friends for their love, support and care that enabled us to keep Marian at home all these years, especially to Mary Zenz, Nancy Mumm, Carrie Hochausen, Karen Marshall, Sheila Eastman, Sara Hampton and Sam Pulvermacher.

A prayer that Marian said each and every morning to start her day:

“Lord grant me strength to meet this day;
Please take my hand and lead the way.
Teach me trust and patience too,
In daily tasks which I must do.
When I may falter hear my prayer,
Strength is knowing You are there.”

Online Condolences: www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

Kaye B. Slocum

With heartfelt sorrow and loving memories, we are announcing the passing of Kaye “Nick” B. Slocum at age 84. Loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to all he met. Dad passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, Dubuque. Due to COVID there will be no funeral services at this time; a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com

Nick was born in Cedar Rapids the son of Dale and Emma Jane Slocum. Nick attended Roosevelt High school in Cedar Rapids graduating with the class of 1955 and went on to attain his Electronic Communications Technician degree at Kirkwood. He retired from Rockwell Collins after 40 years of employment in Quality Control, while also serving in the United States Marine Reserves.

No words can sum up one man’s life when everything he did, he did to the fullest. Everything from long walks with the love of his life Kathy, to speed skating with the Hawkeye Speed Skating club, bike tours with the Hawkeye Bicycle Association, the YMCA, the Salvation Army Senior board, racquetball, pickle-ball, fishing, and birdwatching on the back deck, these were some of his favorite hobbies.

Nick will always be remembered for his humor, his crazy antics, his great love for his family, and being a jack-of-all-trades. Dad taught us all so much throughout his life; a little bit of him will continue to live on because of this.

Nick is survived by his wife Kathleen Ann Slocum; four children, Michele ”Dennis” Hahn of Amana, Colette Stocks-Slocum of Cedar Rapids, Valerie “Kelly” Allen of Peosta, Nicholas Slocum of Dubuque. Twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Dale and Emma Jane Slocum and Sister JoAnn Blazek.

In lieu of flowers donations can be donated to the Salvation Army, Dubuque, Iowa.

Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road in Dubuque, Iowa is assisting the family.

Sandra F. Smith

Sandra Faye Smith, 77 of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital. Private family service and burial will be held at Mueller Chapel, Linwood Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.leonardfuneralhome.com. A celebration of Sandy’s life to gather, share love and toasts will be held in the spring for all of her family and friends.

Sandy was born on October 28, 1943 in Knoxville, TN the daughter of Vernon and Frances (Bible) Smith.

Sandy moved to Dubuque to work as a pre-need counselor for Linwood Cemetery. She would tell her Dubuque friends, “I am only here for a year!” That year extended to 35 years as General Manager of Linwood Cemetery. She took pride in establishing the avenue of over 300 flags that would be on display every Memorial Day at the cemetery. Sandy spear-headed bringing the Vietnam wall to Linwood in 1998, giving many tri-state veterans time to reflect. It was a thrill for her to lead the wall out on the back of Rick’s Harley.

Sandy worked tirelessly to make Linwood one the most beautiful cemeteries in the state. You would always find Sandy mowing the grass in the spring or plowing the snow in the winter; she was a hands-on manager. Sandy served as President of the Iowa Cemetery Association for many years. After retirement from Linwood, Sandy dabbled at various jobs to keep busy. She enjoyed her position with RTA where she transported handicapped individuals to sheltered employment jobs. Every holiday she would put festive hats on to bring laughter and smiles to her clients.

Free time you would find Sandy on her boat, fishing in the Mississippi or on lakes in Minnesota with one or two of her dogs helping her “catch the big one”. Sandy was famous for her fish fries at Midtown Marina, sharing the bounty with her friends.

There wasn’t an animal that came into her life that she didn’t love or spoil. She will be sadly missed by her “Doodle” Bella who was the love of of her life. Bella was always by her side giving her kisses and snuggles. Bella will now be with her sister doodles Mia and Molly, whom Sandy adored too.

Sandy often said that when she passed away a lot of people will not know who Sandy Smith was. To her Dubuque friends, she was “Linwood” and then dubbed “Wood” by her three boys (Jaxon, Willem and Grey) that loved her so.

Sandy is survived by her sister Judy Cooper (Gene Torres), of Delray Beach, Florida; a niece Melissa Johnson and nephews Michael and Marcus Cooper along with many friends who loved her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her niece Michelle Cooper.

Thank you to the entire staff at UnityPoint Health, Finley Hospital as well as Dr. Kristin Nelson and Joannie for all their care and kindness. A special thank you to Alex at UnityPoint at Home who provided Sandy the best care as well as a few laughs on the way!

“So here is to you Sandy, Linwood, Wood; we love you and we hope you are flying and breathing free finally. You will be so missed.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Dubuque Humane Society.

George K. Arvanitis

George K. Arvanitis, 87, of Dubuque, died Monday, November 2, 2020, at Luther Manor in Dubuque.

Private visitation and services will be held due to the current pandemic. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. We encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to George’s family.

George was born March 13, 1933, in Konioitsa, Greece, the son of Constantine and Dimitra Arvanitis. On December 1, 1957, he married Martha Charalambos in Chicago. She passed away on January 19, 1994.

George owned and operated Busy Bee Cafe in Dubuque for 46 years. He was a long-time member of St. Elias the Prophet Greek Orthodox Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Elaine (Kevin) Kluesner of Dubuque; three grandsons, Jimmy George (Samantha) Kluesner, Yianni Kluesner and Tommy Kluesner, all of Dubuque; two great-granddaughters, Kali Mae and Skylee Jo, both of Dubuque and many family in Greece.

George was preceded in death by his wife, Martha and his parents.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions to Luther Manor Hillcrest, Luther Manor Grand Meadows or Hospice of Dubuque.

The family wishes to extend their deep appreciation to the entire staff at Luther Manor/Grand Meadows and Hospice of Dubuque for their amazing care and hearts of gold.

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

Elizabeth J. Bahl

Elizabeth “Bess” Jovita Bahl, 89, of Dubuque, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020, at Luther Manor.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 7,  at Church of the Nativity. Rev. Greg Bahl will officiate. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to  6 p.m. Friday, November 6,  at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque. We kindly request that social distancing be observed; masks are required. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com

Bess was born March 31, 1931 in Dubuque, the daughter of Joseph W. and Helen (Cadden) Hennings. She married Philip Clair Bahl on December 27, 1952 at Church of the Nativity. He preceded her in death on August 12, 2020.

Bess graduated from Visitation Academy in 1949, as one of the “49 ‘49ers”, and went on to  graduate from Dubuque Beauty Academy. She was a devoted homemaker, and enjoyed reading and sewing. Bess was a long-time in-home daycare provider. She was a lifetime member of Nativity parish, and was a member of the Nativity Guild.

Bess is survived by her children, Keith (Teresa) Bahl of Marion, IA, Ellen (Dr. Randall) Schmitt of Fulton, IL, and Kathy (John) FitzPatrick of Dubuque; her grandchildren Kayla (Kyle) Martin and Amy (Curt) Smejkal, Dr. Philip (Stephanie) Schmitt and Dr. Joseph Schmitt, Kevin (Maurita) FitzPatrick and Maureen (Erik) Johnson; her great-grandchildren, Lauren, Olivia, Noah, Will, Lucy, and Colin, and one due in March; her sisters-in-law, Mary Ann (John) Hansen, Shirley Bahl; and a special niece, Sally (Jeff) Lux.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Thomas “Dutch” Hennings; her sister, Mida (Jerry) Weber; and her siblings-in-law, Robert (Wilma) Bahl, James (Mary) Bahl, Daniel (Ruby) Bahl, David Bahl, Dorothy (Lester) Camfield, and Marjorie (Joe) Temple.

Shirley A. Schueller

Shirley A. Schueller, 86, of Dubuque, and formerly of Peosta, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Luther Manor. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 5, at Church of the Resurrection. Rev. Phil Gibbs will officiate. Mass will be live-streamed on the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home Facebook page. Interment will be in Holy Family Cemetery, New Melleray. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque. Masks and social distancing are required at the visitation and Mass. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com. 


Shirley was born in Glen Haven, Wisconsin, was the daughter of Ralph Marshall and Mary Myers.  Shirley attended Blake Prairie School in Glen Haven, and graduated from Senior High School in Dubuque.  Shirley was united in marriage to Donald Schueller, October 23, 1951, Holy Ghost Church, Dubuque. Together they raised 5 children, Duane (Margie), Doug (Chris) Daryl, Mary Rose, Steve (Pam). The family grew to include 14 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren, 4 step great grandchildren; and a very special friend of the family, Sharon Burds.  In 1968 Shirley and Don moved to Peosta, Iowa and farmed.



Shirley had beautiful landscaping abilities and was well known as an excellent cook.  Her family was number one importance to her, every summer she invited each grandchild to stay at grandma and grandpa’s farm.  She was a hardworking farmer’s wife.  Shirley and children ran the dairy side of farming, while Don worked at John Deere and ran the crops and pork side of the farm.  Shirley was proud of her Holstein Dairy herd.  Shirley was also an excellent seamstress, and greatly enjoyed quilting, and fabric shopping before her health declined. 

Shirley was a woman of strong faith, she was President of the Rosary Society at Holy Ghost Parish, Dubuque, and also later at Holy Family, New Melleray Parish, Peosta, IA.

She will be greatly missed by her four sons and daughter. 



She was preceded in death by her husband Don in 2015; her parents; a grandson, Corey Schueller; and her siblings, Dorothy Clark, Betty Brennan, Phyllis Lambert, and Donald Marshall. 



The family would like to extend a thank you to the personnel at Luther Manor who cared for Shirley. A special thanks to Mary Schmidt and Christy Whiteman of Resurrection Church. Thank you also to Hospice of Dubuque.

Charles G. Bahl

Charles George Bahl, 84, of Dubuque, died Saturday, October 31, 2020, at the Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque.

Visitation for Charles will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 from 9:30 am until 10:30 am at Church of the Resurrection. Due to the city mask mandate, masks are required at the church. 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 Charles’s family. The Mass of Christian Burial for Charles will be Monday, November 9, 2020 at 10:30 am at Church of the Resurrection with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Dubuque. The mass will be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com.

Charles was born November 24, 1935, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Joseph and Viola Savary Bahl. He graduated from Loras Academy and on November 26, 1955, he married Shirley V. Dupont at St. Anthony Catholic Church. She passed away on October 5, 2017. Charles was a self-employed farmer and a former employee for Dubuque Pack.

Charles loved fishing, hunting and spending summers at his cabin in Minnesota on Eagle Lake. He also served as a volunteer firefighter for Asbury Fire Department. Charles was an avid Cubs fan.

He is survived by his three children, Nancy (Frank Boffeli) Koch of Guttenberg, Kevin (Jody Dirks) Bahl of Dubuque and Scott Bahl (former wife Sarah) of Dubuque; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Miller Bahl; his grandchildren, Quinn, Adam, Wade, Sondra, Bryce, Adam, Ethan, Joseph, Hannah, Jackson, Elayna and Meredith; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph Bahl of Dubuque and Thomas Bahl of Cascade; three sisters, Betty Allen of Dubuque, Joanita Betts of Dubuque and Mary O’Hea of Dubuque and one sister-in-law, Patricia Lange of Rockford, IL.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Douglas Bahl; one daughter, Jean Kliebenstein Koren and her husband, Steven Koren; two sisters, Janet Dupont and Susan Wilson; a sister-in-law, Betty (Jack) Dale; and five brothers-in-law, Robert Allen, Robert Betts, Del O’Shea, Edward Lange and Donald Dupont.

A memorial has been established.

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

Sean M. Murphy

Sean Michael “Murph” Murphy, 58, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on October 31, 2020 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital following a brief battle with lung cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Church of the Nativity with Msgr. James Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 3:00 p.m.

Sean was born on July 17, 1962 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Bernard and Ann (Pinski) Murphy. He graduated from Wahlert High School in 1980 and later attended Loras College.

Sean was a communication technician for Business Telephone Supply company for 30 plus years. He also bartended for several area bars including the Dubuque Marina and Yardarm, Dog House, and most recently at the Lux Club.

He was a member of the ARC Foundation Board and a past member of the Sundown Ski Club.

Sean had a contagious laugh and always had a smile on his face. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle.

He is survived by his mother Ann; siblings, Timothy (Kim) Murphy, of Fort Myers, Florida; Mark (Chris) Murphy, of Asbury, George (Joleen “Jodi”) Murphy, Ann (John Smith) Murphy and Sarah Murphy all of Dubuque, sister-in-law Leigh Ellen Murphy, nephew Ryan and nieces Megan, Kyla, Jocelyn “Josie”, and Shayla. He is also survived by his special friend Karen Ohnesorge and his Goddaughter Willow Ohnesorge.

Sean was preceded in death by his father Bernard, his brother Edward, his half-brother Bernard “Jim” Jr, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

In lieu flowers, a Sean Murphy memorial fund will be established.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital, especially the ICU Unit, for all their care and compassion they gave to Sean.

Matthew A. Bowling

Matthew A. Bowling, 23, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Friday evening, October 30, 2020, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa from injuries received in an automobile accident.

A public graveside service and burial celebrating his life will be held at 1:30 P.M., Friday, November 6, 2020 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Masks are required and it is recommended to practice social distancing guidelines due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Matthew Allen Bowling was born on October 8, 1997 in Maquoketa, Iowa to Everett and Brenda (Bystol) Bowling. He grew up in Maquoketa and was a 2016 graduate of Maquoketa Community High School. Following high school, he had been self-employeed working on vehicles and for the past two years he had worked as an automotive technician at Thiesen’s in Maquoketa.

Matthew was a natural with vehicles and always enjoyed tinkering. He loved being outdoors and fishing for anything that was biting. Additionally, he was an animal lover and was known for caring for stray cats and dogs and even turtles!

Those left to honor his memory include his parents, Everett and Brenda Bowling of Maquoketa, IA; brothers, Travis (Sheila) Bowling of Maquoketa, IA, and Brad (Tabitha) Bowling of Grimes, IA; a sister, Stephanie Bowling of Andrew, IA; half-sister, Carrie (Chris) Browne of Baldwin, IA; paternal grandmother, Elinor Bowling of Maquoketa, IA; nieces and nephews, Dylan, Kaiden, Hunter, Jadyn, Easton, Dexter, Wendy, Shelby, and Cheyenne; and his girlfriend, Paige Cupps of Dubuque, IA.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Oscar and Marie Bystol, and paternal grandfather George Bowling.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Matthew A. Bowling memorial fund has been established.

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

Mary Ann (Ernst) Ties

Mary Ann (Ernst) Ties, 89, of Bellevue, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Thursday, November 5, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Family will greet friends 8:00 am – 10:30 am, also on Thursday at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue prior to Mass. Burial will be 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. It is recommended to utilize masks and respect social distancing during the visitation at the funeral home and at the funeral mass due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Mary Ann was born June 7, 1931 in Bellevue, the daughter of Alve and Anna (Roling) Ernst. She married Lyle Ties on October 21, 1952 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Mary Ann was a homemaker and helped her husband farm until moving into Bellevue in 1982.

Mary Ann’s passion was to work in her garden and raise her own vegetables, to cook and can. She took pride in everything she cooked or baked. She loved to cook big meals for holidays for her family. It meant a lot to her to have her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren gathered around the table. She also loved to plant flowers. Mary Ann was a very organized person; everything has its place and was always neat. She also liked listening to the Grand Ole Opera Music. Visiting with family and friends was always something she enjoyed. Mary Ann was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a member of the Rosary Society.

Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Lyle; three children, Larry (Susan) Ties of Bellevue, Carol (Clyde) Sprank of Bellevue, and Daryl (Julie) Ties of Maquoketa; a daughter in-law, Sandy Ties of Bellevue; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister in-law, Verna Mae Ernst.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Roger; and two brothers, Raymond and Benjamin Ernst.

A memorial fund has been established in Mary Ann’s memory; memorials and condolences may be mailed to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service 100 N. 6th St. Bellevue, IA 52031 c/o Mary Ann Ties Family, if you are unable to attend services.

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

Lavern J. Goedken

Lavern J. Goedken, 80, of Luxemburg passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Luxemburg with burial in the church cemetery.  Military Hhonors will be accorded by American Legion Post 137.  Rev. Noah Diehm will officiate. Masks are required and social distancing should be observed. This will air on Facebook Live at Kramer Funeral Home.

Lavern was born March 9, 1940, near Petersburg the son of William and Calista (Klaus) Goedken.  He married Patsy Bockenstedt on   July 28, 1965, in Petersburg.  He was primarily employed as a laborer for several local companies in Dubuque and Clayton Counties, most recently at Lumber Specialties in Dyersville.  He loved and collected Cub Cadet and International Harvester tractors, enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, splitting firewood, road trips with Patsy, playing cards and camping.  He was very proud to have received his quilt of valor last November on Veteran’s day.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Patsy; children: Dan Goedken of Holy Cross, Lynn Steger of Dyersville, Ron Goedken of New Vienna and Larry (Steph) Goedken of Guttenberg, Jill (Chris) Kramer of Dyersville, Jody (Bob) Lawrence of Manchester; nine grandchildren: Leah, Nate (Brittani), Erin Steger, Madison and William Goedken, Kyle and Caden Kramer, David and Kalista Lawrence; two great grandchildren: Kesler and Zane Fousek; siblings: Norma Brusman of Dyersville, Inez Hermsen and Valeria Bockenstedt both of Manchester, Carol (Dale) Clemen of Dubuque; in-laws: Germaine Goedken of Dubuque, Marilyn Goedken of Petersburg, Janet Rolfes of Osage, Janice (Virgil) Bries of Luxemburg, Alma Bockenstedt of Edgewood, George (Barb) Bockenstedt of Toddville, LouAnn Weber (friend Rich) of Cedar Rapids, and Nancy (Neil) Henkenius of Manchester.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Karen in infancy and Karla, two grandchildren: Nick Kramer and Karley Lawrence; siblings: John Goedken, Gilbert Goedken, Helen (Emil) Wilgenbusch, Stella (Leo) Demmer, Mary Lou (Elmer) Engelken, Patricia (Marvin) Rolfes; in-laws: Francis Hermsen, Irvin Bockestedt, Vernon Brunsman, Tom Weber and Henry Bockenstedt.

Cards, letters and memorials may be mailed to the family in care of Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12^th Ave SW, Dyersville, Iowa 52040-1816.

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

Jean Dunne

Jean Dunne, 86, of Dubuque and formerly of Bernard, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2020 at Saint Patrick Garryowen Church with her nephew Very Rev. Phillip Gibbs officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Burial will be at Saint John Cemetery in Andrew, Iowa at a later date. The Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road Dubuque is in charge of arrangements. Services will be livestreamed on the funeral home website Facebook page.

Mary Jean Dunne was born on August 13, 1934 the daughter of Leo and Anita (Donovan) Shanahan. She married William J. “Bill” Dunne on September 7, 1955 at Saint Patrick Garryowen Catholic Church.

Jean was a very hard worker. She farmed with Bill in rural Andrew, raised chickens and had her egg route in Maquoketa. She also worked at the Pamida Store in Maquoketa from its opening until it closed. Jean also worked for Ensign Co. in Bellevue, S & H Fabricating in Maquoketa and Ertl Toys in Dyersville. With all her jobs her favorite one was caring for her family.

She is survived by her husband William J. “Bill” Dunne; six children, LuAnn (Lee) Streeter, of Maquoketa, Janelle Drake of Normal, IL, Michael Dunne of Andrew, Mark (Taffy) Dunne of Maquoketa, Dennis Dunne of Bellevue and Amy Dunne of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, Sarah, Abby, Erin, Kelly, Ryan, and Shannon; 9 great grandchildren and a sister, Joyce (Harold) Gibbs of Bernard, along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four infant children, James, Patrick, David, and Daniel; two brothers, James and Allan Shanahan; a son-in-law, Keith Drake; and a daughter-in-law, Lori Dunne.

Memorials may be given to Jackson County Hospice or Saint Patrick Garryowen Church.

Jean’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Manor Care in Dubuque, and Mill Valley Care in Bellevue along with the staff at Eagle Point Place for all their loving care.

Irene A. Jecklin

Irene A. Jecklin, 92, of Dubuque, died Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Luther Manor.

Due to COVID 19, there will be no public visitation or service. A private family burial will be held at Dubuque Memorial Gardens. A celebration of Irene’s life will be held at a later date. Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd. is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com

Irene was born on August 19, 1928, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of George and Marie (Gronau) Rubie. She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1946. She worked briefly at Union Hoermann Press.

Irene married George Jecklin, Jr. on June 16, 1948, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Dubuque. Together they farmed, first on Coates Street and later on a farm south of Dubuque.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Irene was a former Sunday School teacher. She also helped with many funeral dinners over the years.

Irene was a woman who spoke her mind. She loved the Lord, her family, donuts, and a good game of cribbage. Her four great-grandchildren were the light of her life. They affectionately referred to her as “Grandma Moo”.

Irene is survived by a daughter, JoAnn (Jim) Kopp of Asbury, Iowa; two grandchildren, Susan (Ron) Zozaya of Fairfax, Iowa, and Kevin (Katie) Kopp of Dubuque; four great-grandchildren, Isabelle, Elliott, Macy, and Milo; and her siblings, Fred (Dodie) Rubie, Arthur “Buzz” Rubie, and Lois (Dave) Hartman.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George; her parents; and her siblings, John Rubie, Richard Rubie, Elinor Palmer, and Helen Augustin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or Luther Manor.

Irene’s family would like to thank the outstanding nurses and staff at Luther Manor for their kind and attentive care of Irene.