Obituaries Archive

Randall F. Brehm

Randall Francis Brehm, 40, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on August 7, 2019 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 10th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with Deacon Robert Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home.

Randy was born on April 30th, 1979 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Joseph and Shirley (Schreiber) Brehm. He worked at Haynes Kennels and Dubuque Greyhound Park.

Randy was an avid Chicago Cubs, Green Bay Packer and Iowa Hawkeye Fan. He followed his favorite teams to all major events including bowl games.

He is survived by his father Joseph Brehm; brother Wayne (Vanessa) Brehm; sister Karen (Maurice) Dunne; nephews Ian and Ethan Brehm and his niece Anna Brehm.

He was preceded in death by his mother Shirley and a brother William “Billy” Brehm.

In lieu of flowers a Randall F. Brehm memorial fund will be established.

Timothy G. Thrailkill

Timothy Glen Thrailkill, 50, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on August 4th, 2019.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 15th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 16th at the funeral home.

Tim was born on January 5th, 1969 in Georgia the son of Bruce Thrailkill and Judy Keene. He met Tammy Beversdorf on March 28, 1995 and they married on October 11, 2003 in Dubuque, together they shared 24 years.

He worked for Tschiggfrie Excavating in Dubuque and was a member of the Bird Dog Club.

Not a day goes by that we are not thinking of you. We know how you enjoyed talking to your family on the phone. Your brought so much love to everyone who came into passing. You were such a fun-loving husband, father and son. Until we meet again, we all love you and miss you so much. My love for you will never die, you are in my heart and soul till the day I walk by your side again, love you wife.

Tim is survived by his wife Tammy; Children, Timothy G. Thrailkill Jr., Brittni (Will) Crusa, Michael Thrailkill, and Daisy Thrailkill; step-children, John (Elizabeth) Whitney, Jesse Whitney, Amanda Whitney, and Shawn (Kayla) Whitney. His mother Judy Vaughan; siblings Shane (April) Thrailkill, Brian (Crystal) Thrailkill, Angel Trailkill, and Tanya Yearwood; his father-in-law Paul Beversdorf, his surrogate father Don Key; seventeen grandchildren, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, and his faithful companions “Koda” & “Dolly”.

He was preceded in death by his father Bruce; Nannie Doris, Papa Thrailkill, Papa Keene, Mama Thrailkill and Nana Keever.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Timothy’s name and directed to his wife Tammy.

Isabelle A. Stillmunkes

Isabelle A. “Isy” Stillmunkes, 87, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on August 8th, 2019.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 12th, 2019 at the Church of the Nativity with Msgr. James Miller officiating. Family and friends may gather from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Bellevue. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Isy was born on July 8th, 1932 in Bellevue, Iowa the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Steichen) Roling. She graduated from Bellevue High School and on July 11, 1951, she married Raymond “Ray” Stillmunkes. She and Ray farmed in Bellevue, IA and together raised seven children, Linda, Carol, Sharon, Lois, Mark, Leta and Randy.

A loving wife for twenty-three years until Ray’s passing, Isy spent the next forty-five years dedicated to her family. Isy had a busy life; while working hard on the farm, she always made time for others, spreading love and joy.

Her hobbies include baking, playing euchre, sewing, quilting, and sharing time with others. She was a housewife, homemaker, and self-employed seamstress.

Isy is survived by her children Linda (Merl) Heitkamp, Carol (Bill) Ihrig, Sharon (Gary) Hoffmann, Lois Stillmunkes, Mark Stillmunkes (significant other, Karla), Leta (Phil) Wallace and daughter-in-law Renee Stillmunkes, twenty-one grandchildren, and twenty-eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ray, son Randy, and twelve siblings.

In lieu of flowers, an Isabelle Stillmunkes memorial fund will be established.

Thank you to Mercy Hospital, Luther Manor (Grand Meadows), and Hospice of Dubuque staff who provided loving care in her final days.

Charles J. Althoff

Charles J. Althoff, 86, of Cascade, died Thursday, August 8, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids surrounded by family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at St. Raphael Cathedral with Fr Greg Bahl officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery with full military honors by American Legion Post #6. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 12 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, Dubuque, where there will be a prayer service at 4 pm.

He was born on May 10, 1933, in Cascade, the son of Frank and Vivian (Laban) Althoff. He married Geraldine (Casel) on August 24, 1957 at St Lawrence Church, Otter Creek, Iowa.

Charles worked at John Deere in Dubuque repairing tractors and also farmed. He was an Army veteran, serving our country during the Korean Conflict. Charles was a member of the American Legion 528, and the Farm Bureau.

Charles enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his five grandchildren He enjoyed traveling with his wife Geri, watching westerns on TV, antique tractors, going to the Amana’s for lunch, and Christmas with his family (he was always the first one ready to open presents). Charles was a kind, considerate, and generous man who maintained a positive attitude throughout his life. His smile and his strength will continue to be an influence on all of us.

Charles is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Geraldine; three children: Steve Althoff, Theresa (Dennis) Balk, and Mike (Kathy) Althoff; five grandchildren: Matthew (Morgan) Balk, Courtney Althoff, Rachel Balk, Caitlyn (Nick) Miller, and Abigail Balk; two great-grandchildren: Forrest Charles Balk and Charlie Marie Miller; his two sisters Geraldine (Frank) Kintzle and Kathy (Jack) Graham; brother-in laws Robert Kirsch and Ronald Dzaboff; and sister-in-law Marge Althoff.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Julie Ann Althoff (1959); his siblings Virginia Dzaboff, Elaine Kirsch, Edwin Althoff, Clarence Althoff; sister-in-law MaryAnn Althoff; and nephew Ted Althoff.

Charles’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the Dr. Matthew Kirkendall and his nurse Kate, Dr. Jennifer Schope, and the nurses and staff at St. Luke’s Hospital for their loving, compassionate and professional care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be accepted by the family to be distributed among his favorite charities.

Evelyn D. Mathews

Evelyn D. Mathews, 83, of Bernard, Iowa passed away on August 5, 2019 at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade with family at her side.

Per Evelyn’s request there will be no public visitation or service. Private family burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens. Leonard Funeral home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. The family request no flowers.

Evelyn was born on August 14, 1935 in Kansas City, Kansas the daughter of Bernice and Harold Parkinson. She married Philip Mathews in September of 1972. This September they would have been married 47 years. Evelyn sold Avon for 30 years and enjoyed visiting with her customers. She bowled in a league well into her 70s and never could pass up a word search puzzle. Her favorite thing was to go somewhere with Phil.

Evelyn is survived by her husband Phil; five children: Beverlie (Mark) Ernzen, Gwendolyn (Mark) Griswold, Dennis (Julie) Enloe, Theresa (Cary) Brock and Johanna (Dan) Creger. Her grandchildren left to cherish her memory are: Candice (Scott) Chaloupka, Tracie (Ken) Fonck, Phillip (April) Kelley, Tabitha (Larry) Scott, Tiffani (Trevor) McArthur, Brittany Kress, Cody (Hannah) Whardle, Nissa Enloe, Karissa (Nick) Enloe, and Tala, Angie (Aaron) Schwenker, Andrina (Chris) Timmons, Chuck (Alicia) Brock, and Carl (Sara) Brock. Evelyn was also blessed with many wonderful great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Shady Rest Care Center for the love and care they gave to the “Sassy One”. The stories they shared at the end will never be forgotten. Thank you, as well, to Hospice of Dubuque. They helped Evelyn die with dignity and comfort.

Marcella I. Hannig

Marcella I. “Peg” Hannig, 85, of Peosta, Iowa passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2019.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 12th at Holy Family Catholic Church New Melleray with Fr. Rodney Allers presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Friends may visit from 3 to 6 PM on Sunday, August 11th at Leonard Funeral Home 2595 Rockdale Road, Key West where there will be a wake service at 3:00 PM. Friends may also gather Monday August 12th at the church stating at 9:00 AM until the funeral service.

Peg the daughter of Cornelius and Emma (Bergfeld) Koch was born on December 13th, 1933 in their farm home near Bernard Iowa.

In May of 1955 Peg married Robert Hannig of Dubuque, Iowa. Together they built their house, a family with three sons and close lifelong friends over their marriage of 57 years.

Peg became a full-time homemaker and the matriarch of an otherwise all-guy household. She could often be found working with her hands creating craft items or working in their flower or vegetable gardens. She enjoyed spending time outdoors picnicking, camping and fishing with the family.

Woven through all these activities was her devotion to faith, family and friends.

She is survived by her sister Elaine Forest, of Clearwater FL; her three sons: Richard Hannig, of Dubuque, Ronald Hannig, of Stillwater, MN and Robert (Sandi) Hannig, of Garland TX; three grandchildren: Colin, Ryan and Sophia Hannig all of Stillwater, MN, along with many nieces and nephews.

Peg was preceded in death her parents Cornelius and Emma, husband Robert sisters: Ardella (Stainer), Ann (Lampe), Kaye (Kane) and Helen (McClain).

The family wishes to thank the staff of Finley Hospital, Grand River Medical, Dubuque Orthopedic Surgeons, Luther Manner – Grand Meadows, and Hospice of Dubuque for their wonderful care and kindness.

Sister Patricia Robinson

Sister Patricia Robinson, BVM, (Danella), 87, of 1050 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at Marian Hall.

Visitation will be from 9-10:15 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, in the Marian Hall Chapel. Sharing of Memories will be at 10:15 a.m., followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Sister Pat was an elementary teacher in Des Moines, Iowa; Chicago; and Butte, Mont.; a secondary teacher in Mundelein, Ill; and Lincoln, Nebr.; and a substitute teacher in South Bend, Ind.

She was a teaching and research assistant at the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind.; and a sociology professor at St. Joseph College, Rensselaer, Ind.

She was born on April 5, 1932, in Chicago, to Daniel and Mary A. Burg Robinson. She entered the BVM congregation Sept. 8, 1950, from Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Chicago. She professed first vows on March 19, 1953, and final vows on July 16, 1958.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Mary Ellen Quinn and Jean (Richard) Payne; sisters-in-law Barbara Robinson and Glenda Robinson; and brother-in-law Roland Schuck. She is survived by sisters Elizabeth Schuck and Grace (Joseph) Barney, all of Illinois; a brother Daniel Robinson of Indiana, a brother-in-law Robert Quinn; nieces; nephew(s) and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 68 years.

Memorials may be given to Sisters of Charity, BVM Support Fund, 1100 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003 or online at https://www.bvmsisters.org/support_donate.cfm.

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

Thomas E. Devaney

Thomas E. Devaney, 64, of Fargo, North Dakota, formerly of Dubuque, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo.

Private family services will be held on Sunday, August 11th at Hoffmann Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road with Deacon Mike Ellis officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Tom was born January 31, 1955 in Dubuque. He was the son of Richard and Patricia (Manahl) Devaney.

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

Delores H. Fleege

Delores H. “Lorie” (Gatena) Fleege, age 87, of Dubuque, Iowa, was called home peacefully at 4:48 p.m., on August 5, 2019, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. To honor Lorie’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, August 12, 2019, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Trinity Church, 1701 Rhomberg Avenue. To celebrate Lorie’s life, family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be a parish scripture service held at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Lorie was born on June 30, 1932, in Dubuque, daughter of Alfred and Eleanor (Hense) Gatena.

Lorie was always a dedicated worker and was employed with several places before settling in at the Dubuque Packing Company, where she would meet a handsome young man named Donald Fleege. They fell in love immediately, and eventually married, on August 23, 1952, at St. Mary’s Church in Dubuque. The two would be blessed with 56 years and 8 children together, before he was sadly called home ahead of her on July 11, 2009. After they married, Lorie happily settled into her role as a devoted full time wife, mother and homemaker. She was a kind hearted person whose faith was extremely important to her, as evidenced by her long time memberships with St. Mary’s Church and then with Holy Trinity Church, as well as her mission volunteer work. She enjoyed making rosaries that would be sent out on the mission trips to churches all over the country and world. Beyond a doubt, Lorie’s family was always her main priority and pride and joy. She enjoyed playing games with the kids and grandkids, or spending the day outside fishing. She had a great love of wild birds and was affectionately, known as a “bird whisperer” to her family. Throughout the years Lorie helped rescue countless baby birds, caring for them and feeding them until they were strong enough to go off on their own. She also had a great appreciation of all kinds of music, from Hawaiian music to Patsy Cline, and had the stacks of LPs to prove it. We are deeply saddened at losing Lorie from our daily lives, we will miss her more than words can say and cherish all of the memories we have made throughout the years.

Those left to cherish Lorie’s memory include

her 6 children,
Donald (Sue) Fleege, Cedar Rapids, IA,
Darlene (Mike) Rogers, Waxahachie, TX,
Dennis (Diane) Fleege, Cedar Rapids, IA,
Dan (Vicki) Fleege, Dubuque, IA,
Debbie (Gene) Gillies, Dubuque, IA
and Dawn (Todd) Herring, Dubuque, IA;

her 16 grandchildren;

her 40 great-grandchildren;

and her 3 siblings,
Bud (Judy) Gatena,
Bob Gatena
and Jim (Jeanie) Gatena, all of Dubuque, IA.

Lorie was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Donald; 2 children in infancy, Diane and Donna Fleege; and a granddaughter in infancy, Trisha Rogers.

Lorie’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Finley Hospital, especially the 5th floor, for all of their kind, compassionate and professional care of Lorie and her family.

Memorials will be accepted in Lorie’s honor to be distributed at the family’s discretion.

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

Barbara K. (Davison) Bruse

It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Kay (Davison) Bruse announces her passing on Monday morning, July 29, 2019, at the age of 78 years. Barbara passed peacefully with her family by her side and with the loving care of her Bickford family in Iowa City, Iowa. She bravely and courageously battled, laughed and danced in the face of her diagnosis – Corticobasal Syndrome. Her humor and class never wavered.

Interment services where Barbara will be laid to rest alongside her parents at Mt Hope cemetery will be private. A gathering of family and friends celebrating Barbara’s life will be held from 2 to 4 P.M. on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at the Palmer House Stable, 200 East Main Street, Solon, Iowa 52333. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Barbara Kay Davison was born on November 17, 1940 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Dale Matthews and Mildred Bernice (Hodges) Davison. She attended a one-room schoolhouse, starting early because she refused to leave her older sisters’ sides. She then attended Maquoketa schools where she sang in the Glee Club, participated in the Drama Club, tooted her french horn in Concert Band and was a member of the Future Homemakers of America. She graduated MHS class of ‘57 at the age of 16. She later attended and graduated from the University of Iowa.

Barbara worked at the University of Iowa for 25 years. She retired in 2012 as an Account Specialist with the Tippie College of Business.

Barbara lived a full life. She was immensely proud of her family and leaves behind beautiful memories. She grew up on a farm and fondly recalled following her dad around when he walked the fences and shared his love of horses. She liked to travel. The highlights of her travels were a cruise on the transatlantic ocean liner the Queen Elizabeth 2, vacations to Europe, the Bahamas and Belize. She also traveled to Santa Clara, CA and Seattle, WA to help care for her new grandbabies. She enjoyed reading, quilting, calligraphy, tap dancing, piano lessons, gardening, antiquing, and spending time walking with her beloved dog Maxx.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Christine Kay Bruse of Iowa City, IA and her daughters Erin and Megan, Telly Renea Bruse Presho and her husband Scott of Seattle, WA and their children Russell and Zoe, and Larry Corey Bruse and his wife Yoko Noguchi of Solon, IA; and a sister, Janean Cook of Maquoketa, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Bonnie McDonald.

The family extends special thanks to Bickford Cottage and Care Initiatives Hospice for their loving care of our mother.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to your local animal shelter or charity of choice in Barbara’s memory is requested.

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

Jeannette B. Plowman

Jeanette B. Plowman, 91, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019, at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Iowa.

Friends and family may gather in remembrance of Jeanette on Friday, August 9, 2019, from 5 to 7 P.M. at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation will follow the visitation, and burial will be at the Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, at a later date.

Jeanette Bertha Smothers was born on December 2, 1927 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Oscar and Elsie (Miller) Smothers. She grew up in Dubuque. She married Clyde M. Plowman on December 1, 1973 in Dubuque, Iowa.

Jeanette had worked for Aladdin Dry Cleaners, Loras and Clarke College in the housekeeping department, and for the Mount Caramel Convent in Dubuque, Iowa.

She enjoyed playing Bingo and cards, and most importantly spending time with her family and friends.

Those left to honor her memory include her daughter, Debbie (Steve) Bodkin of Maquoketa, IA; a sister Esther (Joe) Hunt of TX; 2 grandchildren, Albert (Charlotte) Martin Jr. of Dubuque, IA, and Daniel (Crystal) Martin of Maquoketa, IA; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a sister Marie Ludovissy and a grandchild Amy Martin.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Jeanette B. Plowman memorial fund has been established.

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

Mary P. (Lemmer) Lux

Mary P. “Pat” (Lemmer) Lux, age 89, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 8:52 a.m., on Monday, August 5, 2019, at Hawkeye Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. To honor Pat’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, August 9, 2019, at St. Joseph Church, 10270 Key West Drive, Key West, Iowa, with Rev. Rodney M. Allers officiating. To celebrate Pat’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., on Friday, August 9, 2019, at St. Joseph Church, Key West. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.

Pat was born on July 19, 1930, in Cascade, Iowa, daughter of Jacob and Rosella (Conter) Lemmer.

Pat was united in marriage to the love of her life, William “Bill” Lux, on December 31, 1951, in Maquoketa, and they were blessed with 40 years and 4 children together before he was sadly called home ahead of her on August 14, 1992. Pat fully embraced her full time role as a wife, mother and homemaker, she took great pride in caring for her home and family. She was a phenomenal cook and her fried chicken was always a favorite with everyone. When she found a little down time in her days, Pat enjoyed working on her next crafting or quilting project or playing cards with family and friends. She also liked spending time in the great outdoors, whether it be trying her luck at her favorite fishing hole, strolling around the neighborhood and bird watching. Pat loved everything about birds and had an extensive collection of clocks, statues and trinkets in her home. She was also a savant when it came to the names of all the presidents and state capitals. Pat’s faith was extremely important to her, she was a long time member of St. Joseph Church in Key West, always arriving early to “claim her seat” in the back, and was also active with their Rosary Society. We are saddened at losing our sweet mother, grandmother, sister and friend, but are able to find some comfort in the knowledge that she is now resting peacefully, free of the health issues that she has faced with such grace these past weeks.

Those left to cherish Pat’s memory include

her 4 children,
Dean (Peg) Lux, Aurora, CO,
Ann (Bill) Mayne, Key West, IA,
Carl Lux, Key West, IA
and Betty Lux, Key West, IA;

her 8 grandchildren;

her 17 great-grandchildren;

her 7 siblings,
Dorothy Aschtgen, Cascade, IA,
Betty (Dick) Johnson, Cedar Rapids, IA,
Rose (Dean) Mason, Carson, IA,
Monica Chapman, Manchester, IA,
Robert (Madonna) Lemmer, Monticello, IA,
Jim Lemmer, Monticello, IA
and Mike (Laurie) Lemmer, Cascade, IA;

and a sister-in-law,
Janet Lemmer, Cedar Falls, IA.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William “Bill” Lux; her siblings, Mary Ann Lemmer, Theresa (LaVerl) Chapman, Donald Lemmer, Richard Lemmer and Herman Lemmer; and 2 brothers-in-law, Elmer Aschtgen and Glen Chapman.

Pat’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Hawkeye Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque, for all of their kind, compassionate and professional care of Pat and her entire family.

Memorials will be accepted by the family to be distributed among her favorite charities.

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

Helen M. Singsank

Helen M. “Mazie” Singsank, 88 of Dubuque, and formerly of Luxemburg passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Luther Manor in Dubuque.

Visitation will be held from 2 – 7 pm Friday, August 9, 2019, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville. Visitation will continue Saturday from 8 – 9 a.m. at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Luxemburg with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Noah Diehm will officiate.

Helen was born December 12, 1930, in Rickardsville, Iowa the daughter of John and Clara (Merkes) Klein. She married Gerald A. Singsank on October 15, 1952, in Rickardsville. Together they farmed on the Singsank home farm near Luxemburg until moving to town and opening Singsank Upholstery.

Helen was a “Jane of all trades” decorating cakes, driving a school bus, serving on the Ertl Credit Union Board and the Dubuque County Fair Board for 22 years. In her free time she enjoyed knitting & crocheting items which she sold at the Farmers Market for many years. Helen also worked as an inspector at the Ertl Toy Co. from 1975 – 1996.

Survivors include 3 children: Janet Singsank of New Vienna, Lori Connolly of Marion and Pat Singsank of Burlington; grandchildren: Rachel Besch, Melissa Kauder, Matt (Kristi), Logan (Courtney) and Quinton Hoefler, and Carrie (Doug) Jackson; 7 great grandchildren: Lauren, Ava and Erica Jackson, Declan and Kaliope Kauder, Liam and Emma Hoefler, Aden Besch-Finn, Blake Pergande and Waylon Lumley; a brother, Theodore (Norma) Klein of Clinton, NJ, and in-laws: Marina Klein of Dubuque, Eileen Dingbaum of Dyersville and Jane Singsank of Dubuque.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gerald in 2018, a son, Joe Singsank, a grandson, Eric Connolly; siblings: John Klein, Marcellus Klein, Dolores (Werner) Sigwarth, Eldon (Clara & Betty) Klein and Aloysius (Joanie) Klein; in-laws: Delores (Ray) Hirtz, Dr. Clarence Singsank, Gilbert (Mercedes) Singsank, Marce (Harry) Steffen, Irvin (Virgie) Singsank, and Mae (Alphonse) Pasker and Alver Dingbaum.

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

Vivian C. Waechter

Vivian C. Waechter, 84, of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Epworth, Iowa, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019, at The Waterford At Wilderness Hills in Lincoln, NE, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and Cancer.

Friends and relatives of Vivian may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, August 8, 2019, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa where a wake service will be held at 4 p.m. Friends may also call after 9:30 a.m. on Friday, August 9th at the funeral home in Epworth, Iowa. Services for Vivian will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 9, 2019, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Epworth, Iowa, with Rev. Philip Kruse presiding. Burial will be held in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Epworth, Iowa.

She was born October 17, 1934 in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Frank and Regina (Schueller) Heim. She received her education at Holy Ghost Catholic School in Dubuque, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Carl Waechter on May 7, 1955 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dubuque, Iowa. From this union seven children were born. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2013.

Vivian was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She spent most of her life raising her family which were the happiest days of her life. After raising her children she worked as a cook at Head Start, a teacher’s assistant at St. Patrick’s Catholic School and a cook at Divine Word College in Epworth.

Vivian enjoyed having family gatherings, making sure everyone was well fed and welcome. In her spare time she liked to cook for her family, embroider, visit with friends and neighbors and attend church services.

She is survived by her children, Paula Waechter of Lincoln, NE, Carolyn Waechter of Dubuque, IA, Henry (Tami) Waechter of Grand Island, NE, Kevin (Geri) Waechter of Lincoln, NE, Steven Waechter of Hartley, IA, Douglas (Jody) Waechter of Cuba City, WI, and Karla (Troy) Walker of Sun Prairie, WI; 15 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; three siblings, Robert Heim of East Dubuque, IL, Diane Weis and Danny Heim both of Dubuque, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; six brothers, Clarence, Kenny, Eddie, Dick, John and Timmy Heim; one sister, Betty Jewett.

In lieu of flowers, memorials for Vivian C. Waechter may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society and St. Croix Hospice in Nebraska.

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

Cody R. Watson

Cody R. Watson, 29, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away Sunday evening, August 4, 2019 at Unity Point-Finley Hospital in Dubuque, following a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.

Private family visitation and services will be held on Thursday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Burial will be in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery at Hazel Green, WI. on Friday.

Cody was born on February 18, 1990 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Missy Vanderah and Richard Watson.

He was a 2008 graduate of East Dubuque High School. He owned and operated Final Touch Auto Detailing at Custom Auto Repair and Sales in East Dubuque.

Cody loved snowmobiling, ice fishing, being on the river and anything dealing with cars.

Surviving are his parents, Missy (John) Yineman of Dubuque, Richard Watson of Louisburg, WI, and Dave Smith of East Dubuque; his siblings, Jacob (Josie) Smith, Alyson Watson, MaKenna Smith and Brennan Smith; his grandparents, Bob (Patti) Vanderah of East Dubuque, David Smith and Mary of Dubuque, IA; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Cody is now at rest with his best friend and cousin, Nick McCaughey-Freiburger.

Cody’s family wishes to thank the East Dubuque Area Ambulance crew, Menominee-Dunleith Fire Dept. personnel, and the nurses and staff at Finley Hospital for the wonderful care given to Cody. Also to Bill Hoefler for being a great friend to Cody.

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