Obituaries Archive

Garry J. Adams

Garry James Adams, 87, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on June 2, 2019 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6th, 2019 at 1st Congregational United Church of Christ with Rev. Katrina Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Dubuque Memorial Gardens with full military honors accorded by American Legion Post #6. Family and friends may also gather after 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the church until time of service. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road.

Garry was born on April 15, 1932 in Blue River, Wisconsin; the son of Paul and Jessie (Bartels) Adams. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1954.

He married Illa Klett on March 26, 1988 at 1st Congregational United Church of Christ and they shared 31 years together.

After returning from the service he attended Telegraphy School and later worked for the Milwaukee Railroad and Soo Line Railroad. He was a member of the Transportation Communications Union, 1st Congregational United Church of Christ and the Railroad Retirees.

Garry enjoyed being outdoors and doing yard work. He was an avid baseball player, playing for many leagues throughout his life until his was in his 50’s.

Garry is survived by his wife Illa; three children Christine Adams, Michelle Donath and Michael Adams. Four grandchildren, Aryelle (Cody) Decker, Brandon Adams, Carson Donath and Micaela McIntosh; one great grandchild Silas Decker with one on the way; and his sister Irma Fricke.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Jeff Sear; siblings Theron Adams, Ivan Adams and Joy Dyer.

Memorials may be given to 1st Congregational United Church of Christ or Key West Fire & EMS Department.

The family would like to thank Dr. Matthew Kirkendall and his nurse Kate for all their wonderful care and kindness they gave to Garry.

Viola M. Klostermann

Viola Mary Klostermann, 88, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood.

Mass of Christian Burial is at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester, with Reverend John Kremer officiating. Visitation is from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester, with a 2:30 p.m. Scripture service. Friends may also call from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. on Thursday at the church. Intermentwill be at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Manchester, Iowa

On September 30, 1953, Viola was united in marriage to Erwin R. Klostermann in Petersburg. Seven children were born to this union. The couple purchased a farm near Manchester in the spring of 1956, owning and operating it until retiring to Manchester in the spring of 1984.

Viola was a farmer’s wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma. She tended the animals, had large gardens, grew lots of flowers, and baked the best angel food cakes and pies. Viola enjoyed sewing clothes, quilting, crocheting afghans and doilies, cross-stitching, painting pictures, drawing, and reading. She also liked to play cards and board games. She was grounded in her faith and devoted to the Virgin Mary. Above all else, Viola loved and cherished her family.

Survivors include her seven children, Larry Klostermann of Dubuque, Jane (Donald) Menke of New Vienna, JoAnn Klostermann of Dubuque, Loras (Janet) Klostermann of Omaha, Nebraska, Daniel (Elaine) Klostermann of Manchester, Mary Kay (Mike) Rolfes of Manchester, and Karen (Jim) Armstrong of Des Moines; 12 grandchildren, Cassandra Klostermann of Ames, Steven Klostermann of Dubuque, Kevin Klostermann of Dubuque, Brian Menke of New Vienna, Jenn (Bob) Kanne of Omaha, Nebraska, Tony Klostermann of Swisher, Beth (Clint) Dietrich of Cedar Rapids, Kathy Klostermann of Cedar Rapids, Ben Klostermann of Manchester, Megan (JJ) Pick of Omaha, Nebraska, Matthew (Katy) Rolfes of North Liberty, and Mitchell Rolfes of Earlville; eight great-grandchildren; her sister, Rita Feldmann of Edgewood; three sisters-in-law, Bernice Thole of Dyersville, Pat Klostermann of New Vienna, and Mary Klostermann of Worthington; and many nieces and nephews.

Viola was preceded in death by her husband, Erwin Klostermann in 2018; her parents, Frank and Eleanore Thole; her parents-in-law, Alois and Clara Klostermann; a daughter-in-law, Karen Sue Klostermann; two grandchildren, Lauren J. Klostermann and Jason C. Menke; her siblings, Linus (Bernadine) Thole, Charles Thole, Alfred (Clarinda) Thole, Lawrence Thole, and Francis Thole, Alice (Elmer Ries/Richard) Olberding, Mary Ann (Fred Jos.) Wessels; and brothers-in-law, Gerald Klostermann, Roger Klostermann, Cletus Feldmann, and Floyd Feldmann.

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

Arlene M. Pickel

Arlene M. Pickel, 69, of Kieler, Wisconsin, died Friday, May 31, 2019, at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with health issues. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center where the parish wake service will be at 2:45 p.m.  Friends may also call from 9-10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the parish center before the service.  Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is serving the family.

Arlene was born on September 23, 1949, in Cassville, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Pauline (Fishnick) Tobin. She married Bernell C. “Pete” Pickel on September 25, 1971, at St. Andrew’s Church in Tennyson, Wisconsin. She worked as a secretary at Jamestown Mutual Insurance and UW-Platteville.

Arlene enjoyed riding on the motorcycle with Pete, shopping with her girls, visits from her group of girlfriends, and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Pete; two daughters, Stacey (Casey) Kaiser, Hazel Green, and Nicole (Kevin) Runde, Kieler; five grandchildren, Tanner, Mya, Briggs, Brady and Ava; her sisters, Carol (Bill) Terfruchte, Kieler, and Jackie (Rusty) Schaefer and Colleen (Brad) Leibfried, both of Potosi; a brother, Dan (Jean) Tobin, Fennimore; a sister-in-law, Lavon Heinricy, Kieler; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth (Berneice) Pickel, Kieler.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Marcella Pickel; a son-in-law, Mark Curwen; two sisters-in-law, Darlene Schroeder and Dolores Pickel; three brothers-in-law, Orville Pickel, Paul Schroeder and Ron Heinricy; and a niece, Julie Pickel.

A huge thank you to the staff at Epione Pavilion for making the most of her years spent with you and Grant County Hospice for your care.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.caseyfuneralhome.net.

Frank J. Winders

Frank J. Winders, age 102, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 6:40 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Stonehill Care Center, surrounded by his loving family. To honor Frank’s life, funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, with Sr. Margaret Anne Kramer officiating. To celebrate Frank’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. Entombment will be in Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum, where military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.

Frank was born on August 4, 1916, in Dubuque, son of Frank J. and Rose (Nutt) Winders.

Frank was a proud lifelong resident of Dubuque who honorably served his country with the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Elizabeth M. “Betty” Peters, on July 2, 1937, in Dubuque and they celebrated 65+ years together before she was sadly called home on June 10, 2003. Frank was an active and long time member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, as well as a former member of the Eagles Club. He was a huge sports fan who enjoyed bowling in his younger days, as well as watching basketball and his beloved Chicago Cubs every chance he could. He also enjoyed sitting down around the card table for a spirited game of Euchre with friends and family. Above all Frank loved spending time with his family and traveling the country seeing the sights with Betty was one of his favorite activities. We are extremely grateful for the 102 years we have been blessed to have Frank here with us on this Earth, the changes he has seen in his lifetime are truly astonishing and we hope to all be as fortunate as he was. We will miss him dearly, but know that he is now happily reunited with all of his loved ones in Heaven, where he is free of the health issues that he has faced these past few months.

Those left to cherish Frank’s memory include

his only son,
John F. (Tina) Winders, East Dubuque, IL;

his grandchildren,
Kelli Peters, Scottsdale, AZ,
Angela (Dan) Maro, St. Donatus, IA
and Craig (Rachel) Winders, Avondale, AZ;

and his great-grandchildren,
Holli, Ashley, Hayden and Emily.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty Winders; 2 sisters, Helen (Delbert) Pfohl and Gertrude (Ray) Schmerbach; 2 brothers, Raymond (Dorothy) Winders and Charles (Sylvia) Winders; and his special friend, Val Carew.

Frank’s family would like to thank the wonderful staff members of The Rose, Stonehill and Hospice of Dubuque, for all of their kind, compassionate and loving care of Frank these past few years.

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

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

Anthony A. Sieverding

Anthony A. “Tony” Sieverding, 87, formerly of Cascade and La Motte, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Luther Manor-Grand Meadows in Asbury. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Thursday, June 6th, 2019 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade. Visitation will be 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 5, 2019 also at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, additional visitation will be one hour prior to mass on Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery in La Motte with Military Honors.

Local arrangements entrusted to Hachmann Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue.

Tony was born January 6, 1932 in Bellevue, the son of Tony A. and Josephine C. (Roling) Sieverding. Tony graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Bellevue, Iowa. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict as an artillery survey specialist, stationed in Germany.

He married Elizabeth “Betty” Myers at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waucoma, Iowa on October 29, 1955. She passed away September 7, 1989. He married Gertrude Sadler at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade on January 2, 1993.

Tony worked for many years as a powerhouse operator at Chemplex Plastics in Clinton, Iowa and at John Deere Dubuque Works. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in La Motte, then St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade. He was a member of Jackson County Farm Bureau, Dubuque County Farm Bureau, served on the Jackson County 4-H Extension Council, was a past member of the La Motte Knights of Columbus Council #4236, a member of the Double DJ Twirlers Square Dancers, a member of the Cascade American Legion, and a member of the Cascade Senior Citizens where he served as Treasurer. He enjoyed delivering meals to area seniors along with Gertrude.

Tony farmed his entire life. He loved his farm in La Motte and never stopped talking about it. His favorite days were any day on his tractor putting in or taking out a crop, and family gatherings.

He loved playing cards, traveling, and talking about the good old days of farming with family and working hard. He also loved to watch sports, especially Iowa Hawkeye football and basketball games.

Survivors include his wife, Gertrude of Cascade; his children, Ann (Stanley) Scheiding of Cedar Rapids, Mary (Steve) Foust of Otter Creek, Sandra (Tom) Brus of Walcott, Laura (Bill) Grams and Carol (Dave) Dunne of Cedar Rapids; Luke (Linda) Sieverding of La Motte and Loras (Mary) Sieverding of Bellevue; a daughter in-law, Josie Sieverding of Uniontown, OH; 17 grandchildren, Heather Sawo, Adam and Steven Sieverding, David Scheiding, Stephanie Hartz, Scott and Cody Foust, Lisa and Michelle Brus, Erin and Sarah Grams, Jacob, Nick and Seth Dunne, Samantha, Molly and Amelia Sieverding; 4 step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, Abas, Quinn, Jackson, Kade, Hayden, and Aiden; 3 step-great grandchildren; also surviving, 9 step-children Dave Sadler, Janet (Craig) Dufel, Joyce (Dennis) Refer, Joann (Dave) Beran, Don (Marcia) Sadler, Dennis (Tammy Schmolze) Sadler, Diane (Rick) Leibold, Donna (Jason) Willenbring, and Duane (Jennifer) Sadler; 23 step-grandchildren; and 19 step-great grandchildren.

Additional survivors include in-laws, Esther Myers, Magdelan Wieling, Dorothy Cotant, Sr. Dee Myers, Marilyn (Carl) Hoffmann, Elaine Hill, and Paul Kress.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty; son, Mark, a great-granddaughter, Quartney Flanagan, brothers, Edward and Robert; a sister, Leona; sisters-in-law, Alice Sieverding, Mary DeSloover, Frances Kress, and Marlene Myers; brothers-in-law, Bernard DeSloover, Leonard Myers, Albert Myers, Jim Cotant, Ralph Wieling; and mother-in-law and father in-law, William and Bertha Myers.

Tony’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Luther Manor-Grand Meadows for their loving care, kindness and patience given to Tony, and Dr. Mark Runde.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Tony’s memory.

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

Jenelle R. Berning

Jenelle Rose Berning, 78, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Ennoble Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dubuque.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday June 5, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Church, Sinsinawa, WI, with Fr. Kenneth Frisch officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the parish rosary will be recited at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday.  Friends may also call from 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Church.

Jenelle was born on August 30, 1940 to Aloysius and Emma (Wiederholt) Berning near Sinsinawa.  She graduated from St. Clara Academy, Sinsinawa, in 1958.  She was employed at Medical Associates Clinic in Dubuque for 15 years until her onset of health issues.

Jenelle is survived by three sisters: Bernadette (Douglas) Hilby of Dubuque, Mary Ann (Eugene) Wessling, Omaha, NE, and Joyce (Ronald) Lansing, Luxemburg,, IA, five brothers, Richard (Mary), rural Cuba City, Gerald (Marilyn), Cuba City, Lloyd (Janet), rural Hazel Green, John (Ellen), Menominee, IL, and Mark (Jane), Dubuque; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Clarence, and sister-in-law Judy.

The family is grateful for the excellent care received from the staff at Ennoble Manor.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Joseph School Endowment Fund, Sinsinawa.

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

Harold E. Beinborn

Harold E. “Ham” Beinborn, 97, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Saturday, June 1, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cuba City with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors accorded. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City where the parish wake service will be at 2:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the church before the service.

Ham was born on May 15, 1922, in Hickory Grove Township, Wisconsin, the son of Herman J. and Anna L. (Elliott) Beinborn. He married Dorothy M. Randall on December 9, 1948, in Decorah, Iowa. She preceded him in death on June 20, 2015.

Ham lived his life filled with faith, love, laughter, kindness and pride for serving his country. His faith in God never waivered. His love of family was incredible. Everyone in his family was loved like they were his favorite. He was proud of all of his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. Ham was just fun. Everyone he met became his friend or another family member. During World War II he served his county honorably. A sports fan, his favorite teams were the Packers, Badgers, Brewers and whatever team one of his kids or grandkids played for. His passion was golf and he was out on the course nine days before he passed. Ham was a hard worker and owned his own business in Cuba City (Ben Franklin Store) for 15 years. After closing the store, he worked at the Cuba City Apartments for 32 years, retiring from there the week after he turned 95 years old. Ham moved into the Cuba City Apartments in the summer of 2017, which was also a godsend, where he was surrounded by so many loving and caring people. Ham will always be that shining light that has touched and inspired so many people. He was loved by many and he will be missed by many.

Survivors include his daughters, Pam (Larry “Stretch”) Freymiller and Kay (Dan) McWilliams, both of Cuba City, WI; his sons, Ed (Barb) Beinborn, Barneveld, WI, and Denny (Melissa) Beinborn, Tampa Bay, Florida; a son-in-law, Roger Welbes, Cuba City, WI; 25 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Peggy Welbes; a daughter-in-law, Paula Beinborn; a sister, Gertrude St. Vincent; and his brothers, Charles, Fred, Vern, Bill, Herman “Punk”, Lewis and an infant brother, Robert.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.caseyfuneralhome.net.

Nikolai M. Stielow

Nikolai “Niko” Michael Stielow, 21 of Oxford, Iowa, passed away suddenly on May 25, 2019. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Friday, June 7th at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue, Iowa. Family will greet friends 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Hachmann Funeral Home in Bellevue. Additional visitation will be 9:00 am – 10:00 am, Friday prior to mass at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue.

Niko was born October 9, 1997 in the Leningrad Region of Russia and soon thereafter was taken in by an orphanage. At the age of 3 he was adopted by his parents Mick and Roxanne (Manders) Stielow. Despite being dealt a very difficult hand at birth, Niko found the strength and courage to overcome many obstacles throughout of his life.

Music always brought him great joy. He was a self-taught DJ mix master known as “DJ Blackhorn”, occasionally performing at a dance club in Cedar Rapids. He loved the outdoors and had a natural affinity for animals, especially the family dogs Louis, Otis and Rudy. He developed an appreciation for art, photography, poetry and high fashion in the neo-goth style. Niko collected books, films, video games and all types of digital devices. He loved going to Adventureland and was particularly fond of the roller coasters. He especially enjoyed vacationing with his family, shopping trips with Mom, hiking weekends with Dad and wreaking all sorts of havoc with his little sister. Christmastime and Independence Day celebrations in Bellevue with Grandma Darlene, Grandpa Leonard, along with all the aunts, uncles and cousins were his happiest times. He was quite fond of Halloween as well, loved haunted houses and celebrated his birthday throughout the entire month of October.

It was often said that Niko cut a wide path where ever he went. He was loved by many and made a lasting impression on everyone that came to know him. Niko’s parents would like to extend a heartfelt gratitude to the countless family members, friends, teachers and care givers who were able see past his shortcomings, and meet him where he was at. Those that showed him patience, respect and gained his trust were rewarded many times over by his unique brand of humor and devoted friendship. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.

Survivors include his parents, Mick and Roxanne Stielow; a sister, Tori Stielow; his maternal grandfather, Leonard Manders; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Niko was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Darlene Manders; and his paternal grandparents, Dean and Jerrie Stielow and his uncle Ted Stielow.

Online condolences may be left at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

Ann E. Husemann

Ann E. (Gilbertson) Husemann, age 70, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 5:09 p.m., on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Dubuque Specialty Care, surrounded by her loving family. To honor Ann’s life, funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, with Pastor Michael Leitz officiating. To celebrate Ann’s life, family and friends may visit from 10:00 a.m., until the time of services at 12:00 noon, on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.

Ann was born on March 27, 1949, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Merlin and Annabelle (Duve) Gilbertson.

Ann was united in marriage to the love of her life, John Husemann, on May 30, 1975, at Ft. Stuart, Georgia. They were blessed with almost 28 years together before he was called home ahead of her on May 8, 2003. Ann was a kind hearted woman who enjoyed caring for others, a trait which she was able to put to use in her work as a CNA at Bethany Home for 5 years. She was always on the hunt for a good bargain and enjoyed looking for treasures with her sisters regularly at auctions and estate sales. Ann also liked to spend a night out on the town, popcorn in hand, watching the latest movies on the big screen. Beyond a doubt, it was spending time with her family that brought the most joy into Ann’s life. She loved spending time with the children and grandchildren and looked forward to traveling to visit everyone. We are deeply saddened at losing Ann in our daily lives, but know that she is now happily reunited in heaven, with her beloved husband John, on what would have been their 44th wedding anniversary.

Those left to cherish Ann’s memory include

her children,
Jeannie Hannan, Dubuque, IA,
Rochelle Swinton, Dubuque, IA,
Tonya (Juan) Hernandez, Marshalltown, IA,
Bethellen (Art) Petit, Rockford, IL
and Eric Husemann, New Diggins, WI;

her 19 grandchildren;

her many great-grandchildren;

her siblings,
Joe (Becky) Gilbertson, Kieler, WI,
Linda Lottes, Dubuque, IA,
Judy (Bill) Trowbridge, Dubuque, IA
and Bonnie (Eric) Timmerman, Durango, IA;

her nieces and nephews,
Jennifer (Mark) Less,
Chris (Dick) Braver,
Natasha Trowbridge-Nebel,
Taylor (Ashley) Trowbridge,
Jacob Manders,
Leah Timmerman,
Joey Gilbertson
and Dana Gilbertson-Weidenbacher;

and several great nieces and nephews.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Husemann; a son, David Husemann; a great-grandson, John Henry Husemann Hernandez II; and a brother-in-law, Bob Lottes.

Ann’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Hospice of Dubuque, especially Amy, for their kind and compassionate care of Ann and her 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

Judy L. King-Callahan

Judy L. (Baty) King-Callahan, 65, of Epworth, Iowa, formerly of Montgomery, New York passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Mercy One in Dubuque, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Judy may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa. Friends may also call after 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at the funeral home.

Funeral Services for Judy will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa with Rev. Bill Shea S.V.D. presiding. Burial will follow at Highview Cemetery.

Judy was born on July 10, 1953, in Middletown, New York, daughter of Allen Lee and Melba Marleah (Broas) Baty. She graduated from Clarke College and University of Dubuque, in Dubuque, Iowa with her Masters in Special Education. She worked as a Special Needs Teacher for the Cascade Jr. & Sr. High School in Cascade, Iowa for 36 years until her retirement. During this time she was the head of the Special Education Department for 36 years, served on several school committees and was a liaison for Keystone AEA. She received the Gold Star Teacher of Excellence Award. Judy was the first teacher to arrive to school in the morning and the last one to leave.

On August 4, 1973, she was united in marriage to Randall W. “Randy” King at Epworth United Methodist Church in Epworth, Iowa. He preceded her in death on September 26, 1992. On June 6, 1994, she was united in marriage to James P. “Kites” Callahan. He preceded her in death on November 24, 2018.

Judy was a member of the Epworth Garden Club, Epworth Town and Country Community, Cub Scout leader, Highview Cemetery secretary and Epworth rural cemetery keeper. She volunteer as “JuJu” the clown for many years and did a lot of mentoring and summer tutoring. She also was chaperone for the Western Dubuque “Western Trip.” Judy enjoyed the casino and the garden, especially spending time with her children, grandchildren and great- grandchild.

Judy leaves behind her children, Karen (Mike) Schieltz of New Vienna, Matt (Melissa) King of Bernard, Jon (Jennifer) King of Bernard, Jackie (Robbie) Gutierrez of Brazil, Melissa Callahan of Bloomington, MN, and Mick Callahan of Chicago, IL. Her ten grandchildren, Austin, Lillian, and Ryan Schieltz, Chase and Gavin King, Alicia, Lydia, and Luca Gutierrez, William and Jillian King and Judy’s great granddaughter, Quinn Schieltz; her nine siblings, Allen Jr. (Cher) Baty of Montgomery, NY, Roger (Terry) Baty of Colorado Springs, CO, Lee (Roxanne) Baty of Montgomery, NY, Donna Silker of Peosta, IA, Raymond Baty of Greenfield Park, NY, Kim (Frank) Kosteczko Gardiner, NY, Gigi (Charlie) Bauer of Montgomery, NY, Diann (John) Riker of Montgomery, NY and Robin (Brian) Kaufmann of Wallkill, NY.

She is also survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, James (Sharon) King of FL, Doris McClun of Farley, IA, Marilyn (Manuel) Palato of Willington, NC, Carolyn Kearney of Hazel Green, WI, Jani Horner of Davenport, IA, Mary (Dick) Bries of Farley, IA, Terry (Dianne) Callahan of Epworth, IA and Julie (Bo) Northup of Packwood, IA.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, a sister, Suzann Baty in infancy in 1963, a brother Dale James Baty in 1973, and three brothers-in-law, Phil Silker, Donnie Schainker and Jerry McClun.

Judy was the number one advocate for all children.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Epworth Garden Club, Epworth American Legion and the Epworth Fire Department in memory of Judy Callahan.

Online condolences may be sent to www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

Doris A. Hayward

Doris Ann Hayward, 76, of Preston, Iowa, passed away on Friday morning, May 31, 2019, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Friends and family may gather in remembrance of Doris on Friday, June 7, 2019, from 4 to 7 P.M. at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation will follow the gathering, and a private burial will be held at the Preston, Iowa Cemetery, at a later date.

Doris Ann Johnson was born on January 29, 1943 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to William Theodore and Venieta Louise (Peoples) Johnson. She was a 1961 graduate of Andrew High School. She married Ronald Allen Hayward on June 2, 1963 at the Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew, Iowa.

Doris had first worked at the Green Mill Café in Maquoketa. She then worked for Meinerz Creamery in Preston for 21 years, Beatrice Cheese in Preston, and lastly for Web Printing in Maquoketa.

Doris had attended St. John’s Lutheran Church in Preston but through the years also had ties to the Episcopal Church. She was an avid collector of both, Isabel Blooms with 273 of them, and cookbooks with 4,053 of them.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband Ronald Hayward of Preston, IA; children, Douglas Hayward of Rock Island, IL, Beth Ann Hayward of Preston, IA, and Crystal (Shawn) Gaskins of Rock Island, IL; and 2 grandchildren, Nicole Gaskins and Christian Gaskins. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Allan William Hayward, a brother Ronald Johnson, and a grandchild Avery Gaskins.

“The family would like to especially thank Steve and Donna Simmons of Preston, Randy Moore of Preston and Betty and Tom Streets of Scotch Grove.”

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Doris Ann Hayward memorial fund has been established.

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

Marjorie A. Blitgen

Marjorie Ann (Bierman) Blitgen, 86, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, May 30, 2019. She was surrounded by family and held in love. A funeral Service for Marjorie will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellevue. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 – 11:00, also at the church, and burial of cremains will take place in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery following the service.

Marjorie was born September 6, 1932 in rural Cassville, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Cecilia (Bruer) Bierman. On April 30, 1955, She married her sweetheart, Richard Laverne Blitgen, at Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. Rich and Marge remained happily married for 63 years. Marge loved to show her affection through food, and many Bellevue residents will remember Marge fondly from her time serving children in the Public School cafeteria. Marge worked for Bellevue Community Schools for nearly 40 years. Marge loved seeing the children every day, and even after immobility forced her to retire, she still enjoyed watching from her home as the children played on the playground.

Marjorie will be deeply missed by her children; two sons, Michael (Elaine), and Jim (Theresa) Blitgen; their daughter Kathy (Jace) Ohlert; seven grandchildren, Daniel, Alisha, Jacob, Melissa, David, Isaac, and Joshua; four great-grandchildren, Addyson, Aliyah, Thomas, and Mabel; siblings, Carol Michels, Pat Koppes, Clarence (Carolyn) Bierman, Sharon (Thomas) Richter, Karen Sommers, and Beverly (Thomas) Pitz. Marjorie is also survived by her father’s sister, Agatha Breuer (107) of Prarie Du Chien.

Marjorie is preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard, and will be put to rest by his side.

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

Mark A. Hermsen

Mark A. Hermsen, 61, of Dubuque and formerly of Dyersville passed away Friday, May 31, 2019, at his home in Dubuque after a brief illness.

Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2019, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville, Iowa where a parish vigil service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9 – 10 a.m. prior to funeral services.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Dennis Conway will officiate.

Mark was born October 30, 1957, in Dubuque, the son of Donald and Grace (Olberding) Hermsen. He married Lois D. Prier on April 30, 1983, in New Vienna. She preceded him in death in 2002. He later married Cindy Dolphin Hightower on April 26, 2008 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville. Together they made their home in Dubuque where they were members of St. Anthony Catholic Church.

He worked at Schmitt Implement in Holy Cross as a Field Diesel Technician for 35 years.

Survivors include his wife, Cindy, 3 children: Scott of Dubuque, Adam and Cynthia (Philip) Ungs, both of Luxemburg; his parents, Donald and Grace Hermsen of Luxemburg; step-children: Lee (Courtney) and Ashly (Kirby Carpenter) Hightower, both of Dubuque; six grandchildren: Madison Anderson, Adalynn, Gracie and Peter Ungs, Ellamae and Rayland Hightower; his father-in-law, Eugene Prier of Dyersville and mother-in-law, Gayle Dolphin of Cascade; siblings: Joseph (Lynn) Hermsen of Farley, Gary Hermsen of Luxemburg, Alan (Debra) Hermsen of Manchester, Mary (Howard) Zuckerman of Livonia, MI, Ann (Pat) Dunkel of Dyersville, Lisa (David) Sweeney of Tipton, Jane (Brian) Bockenstedt of Center Point, Jenny Dolphin of Des Moines, Jeff (Jodi) Dolphin of Cascade and Linda (Brian) Mosher of Davenport, and Randy (Lisa) Dolphin of Cedar Rapids; in-laws: David Prier of Marina, CA, Carl (Julie) Prier, Wayne (Beverly) Prier and Donald (Christine) Prier of Dyersville, Dale (Sandy) Prier of Hopkinton, Allen (Joyce) Prier of Elkader, Mark (Annette) Prier of Dubuque, Daniel (Kim) Prier of New Vienna, Elaine (Cletus) Urbain of Dyersville, and Janice (Wayne L.) Steffen of Luxemburg.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, his mother-in-law, Lucille Prier, his father-in-law, Donald Dolphin, and a sister-in-law, Patricia (Dale) Demmer.

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

Penny J. Carter

Penny J. Carter, 44, of Bellevue, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.

Funeral Services will be 3:00 pm, Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Hachmann Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue, family will greet friends 12:00 pm until service time also Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Bellevue.

Penny was born February 19, 1975 in Maquoketa, the daughter of John Carter and Kathryn Rieckens. She graduated from Bellevue Community High School. Penny worked as a bartender at a variety of places, and most recently at Wal-Mart in Maquoketa.

She loved animals and her Lab dogs, spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews. Penny enjoyed spending time with her fiancé, Lonnie Feltes, and riding 4-wheelers with him.

Survivors include her fiancé, Lonnie Feltes; her mother, Kathy Johnson; siblings, Dave (Heather) Carter, Steve (Mandy) Carter, and Sara Johnson; also surviving, many special nieces and nephews; and other relatives.

Penny was preceded in death by her father, John Carter; her stepfather, Ron Johnson; and her maternal grandparents, John and Wilhelmena Rieckens.

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

Tyler A. Hallahan

Tyler Andrew Hallahan, 25, of Dubuque, IA passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019.

A visitation and celebration of his life will be offered at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2155 University Avenue, Dubuque Iowa on Friday, May 31st from 3 to 8 PM and also on Saturday, June 1 from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM. Service to begin at 11 AM.

Tyler was born on July 25, 1993 to his parents, Bruce Hallahan and Suzan Martin-Hallahan. He was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School and attended Loras College for a short time. Tyler was a caring and compassionate person almost to a fault who will be missed greatly by all that ever knew him. He possessed the largest smile that would warm your heart.

Tyler loved the outdoors, especially hiking and kayaking in the mountains of Glacier National Park. When Tyler lived in Gunnison, Colorado he enjoyed snowboarding in the mountains. He was an Eagle Scout with Troop #11 completing his service project at Mines of Spain. He loved playing the piano, skateboarding and could solve a Rubix cube with amazing skill.

Tyler leaves behind to cherish his memory, his parents, brother Casey, sister Sarah, and half-brother Kris (Jessie) Koeneke; his grandparents, Sandy (Charles) Nauman, John B. Martin (Joanne Georgulis); Uncle Chris Martin (Melissa Murphy); his niece and nephews, Adrian, Elijah, Kai, and Evelyn Koeneke; his great-uncles, Tom (Rhonda Hudgins) Martin and George (Charlotte) Martin; his great-aunts Kathy Kurt, Mary Martin (Mitchell Eyres)and Tara Beau. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Bertha Hallahan, great grandparents, Mary E. Pins, Mary Margaret Martin & Ralph Martin, great-uncle Peter Beau, and cousin Nick Martin.

A Tyler A. Hallahan Memorial Fund has been established at Dupaco Credit Union.