Obituaries Archive

Lloyd C. Manternach

Lloyd C. Manternach, 78, of Worthington, Iowa, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics surrounded by his family.

Friends and relatives of Lloyd may call from 2 to 8 p.m., Friday, August 23, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, where a wake service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friends may also call after 9 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Services for Lloyd will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 24, 2019 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Worthington, Iowa with Rev. Neil Manternach presiding. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa with full military honors afforded by the Cascade American Legion Post #528.

He was born July 30, 1941 in Monticello, Iowa, son of Clem and Mary (Gudenkauf) Manternach. He received his education in the former St. Mary’s School in Cascade. On November 19, 1960 he was united in marriage to Lois A. Trumm, daughter of John and Elizabeth Trumm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa.

He was employed at the John Deere Dubuque Works from 1964 until retiring in 1992. He then owned and operated Lloyd’s small engine repair in Worthington. He later worked at Victory Ford in Dyersville until recently.

He and Lois enjoyed spending time with their family, camping, attending polka festivals, and took great pride in their children and grandchildren and loved attending their events.

He was a member of the Army National Guard from Aug. 1959-May 1967. He served on the Worthington City Council for 2 terms and as Mayor for 2 terms. He was a member of St. Paul’s Parish for which he also served on the Parish council and the school board.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Manternach of Worthington; seven children, Lisa (Alan) Umbenhower of Chariton and their children, Jonathan (Lindsey) Weber, Kevin Weber, Dana Weber (fiance, Robbie Clark), Troy and Christina Umbenhower; Todd (Sue) Manternach of Cedar Rapids and their children, Cole (Hannah) Manternach, Ashlyn Manternach (fiance, Breon Hawthorne), Darby Manternach, and Reese Manternach; Roger (Susanne) Manternach of Brownsburg, IN and their children Abbie (Ryan) McNew, Curtis (Megan) Manternach, Mary (Logan) Finney; Janet (Steve) Turnis of Monticello and their children, Ben (Emily) Turnis, Laura (Cody) Zumbach and Brian Turnis; Paul (Jill) Manternach of Clear Lake and their children, Olivia, Michael, Thomas and Marie Manternach; Sarah (Tony) Donovan of Worthington and their children, Emma and Grace Willenborg; Carol (Dan) Wetlaufer of Cedar Falls and their children, Anna and Sean Wetlaufer; 10 great-grandchildren and one on the way; six siblings, Dolores (Pat) McQuillen and Phil (Nikki) Manternach both of Cascade, Urban (Linda) Manternach of Dubuque, Madonna Riesberg of Dyersville, Marilyn (Steve) Skahill of East Dubuque, IL, Carol (Pete) Dolan of Dubuque; brothers and sisters-in-law, George Knepper of Cascade, Dorothy Yanda of Anamosa, Betty Trumm and Ida Trumm both of Cascade.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law, a son-in-law, Jerry Weber; a brother-in-law, Donald Riesberg; a sister-in-law, Ellen Manternach; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Fred (Mary) Reiter, Alma Knepper, Lawrence Yanda, Leroy (Mary Clara) Trumm, Rosene Trumm, Millie (Eddie) Trumm, Robert Trumm and John Trumm; and a nephew, Nick Trumm.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

Jean M. Mausser

Jean M. Mausser,, 88, of Epworth, Iowa, passed away, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at her home in Epworth, Iowa, surrounded by her family.

Friends and relatives of Jean may call from 2 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, where a rosary will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friends may also call after 9 a.m., Thursday at the Funeral Home in Farley.

Services for Jean will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 22, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Epworth, Iowa with Rev. Michael Schueller Presiding. Burial will be held in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Epworth, Iowa.

She was born January 22, 1931 at St. Joseph’s Prairie in rural Dubuque, daughter of John and Stella (Molony) Friederick. She received her education in the St. Columbkille’s school in Dubuque, Iowa. On September 18, 1951 she was united in marriage to Clement Mausser at St. Joseph’s Prairie Church. He preceded her in death on November 2, 2011.

The couple farmed in rural Epworth, Iowa, she was a hard working farm wife, and avid gardener. Jean loved to go ballroom dancing, she had a passion for sewing, but especially enjoyed visiting with family and friends.

She is survived by five children, Paul (Mary) Mausser, Phil (Phyllis) Mausser and Carol (Fritz) Brehm all of Epworth, IA, Diane (Tim) Hoover of Edgewood, IA, Luann Mausser of Epworth, IA; a son-in-law, James Leick (Paula) of Durango, IA; 23 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren.

She is also preceded in death by her parents; as daughter, Joan Leick on June 29, 2009; a grandson, David Mausser on July 25, 1978 and a granddaughter, Lisa Miller on June 2, 2015.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

Lois M. Smith

Lois Marie Smith, 82, of Epworth, Iowa passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in rural Epworth from injuries sustained in a pedestrian/motor vehicle accident.

Friends and relatives of Lois may call from 2 to 8 p.m., Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, where a rosary will be held at 3:00 p.m.. Friends may also call after 9 a.m., Tuesday, August 20th at the Funeral Home, due to the storm damage done to the Epworth funeral home.

Services for Lois will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2019, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Epworth, Iowa, with Rev. Michael Schueller presiding. Burial will be held in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Epworth, Iowa.

Lois was born September 17, 1936 in Placid, Iowa, daughter of Cyril M. and Viola (Delaney) McDermott. She received her education in the Placid and Epworth schools. She also attended the Mercy School of Nursing. On October 15, 1960 she was united in marriage to John Smith at St. John’s in Placid, Iowa. The couple farmed in rural Epworth, IA.
She was a member of St. Patrick’s Parish in Epworth, IA and was instrumental in implementing the Liturgical committee and Eucharistic Adoration. She was also very involved in the Epworth food pantry. She loved taking walks, watching sunsets, picking flowers, dancing, and spending time with her grandchildren. Lois was well known for her delicious homemade breads and her famous oatmeal raisin filled cookies.

She is survived by her husband, John Smith of Epworth, IA; five children, Michael (Susan) Smith of St. Charles, MN, Sara (Mike) Brehm of Peosta, IA, Marty (Lori) Smith of Epworth, IA and Peter (Rebecca) Smith of Cascade, IA, Jenny Sandeen of Rochester, MN; 33 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; four siblings, Dorrance (Verna) McDermott and Neal (Katie) McDermott both of Epworth, IA, Phyllis (Darris) Goerdt of North Liberty, IA and Julie Casey of Placid, IA; Her brother and sister-in-laws, Pat (Donna) Smith of Dubuque, IA, Ray (Chere) Smith of Plainfield, IN, Phyllis (Gary) Astgen of East Dubuque, IL, Kathy (Wally) Link of Dyersville, IA, Rita Benter of Dubuque, IA, Darlene Sexton of Dubuque, IA and Bill Brown of Bettendorf, IA.

She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Dennis McDermott; a sister, Mary Catherine McDermott in infancy; a brother-in-law, Donald Casey; brothers and sister-in-law, Eugene Smith, Ann Brown, Dennis Smith and Dick Smith.

A Lois M. Smith memorial fund for masses has been established in lieu of flowers.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

David T. Becwar

David T. Becwar, 85, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on August 8th, 2019 at his home, due to a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2019, at St. Joseph The Worker with Rev. Thomas McDermott officiating. Burial will follow in Rockdale United Methodist Church with full military honors by Iowa Army National Guard. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 4:00 p.m.

Dave was born on June 6th, 1934 in the family farm in Glen Haven, WI the son of Thomas and Lucille (Ryan) Becwar. In 1953 he graduated from Bloomington High School. As a young man, David had different jobs, but he always talked about working at the Blue Haven Night Club in Prairie de Chien. In 1956 he moved to Dubuque and began working at Montgomery Wards and eventually managed their first camera department where his love of photography started. He later managed the camera department at Sears.

David served with the Iowa Army National Guard Company A 1st Battalion 133rd Infantry from 1956 to 1962. In 1970 David began working fulltime with the Iowa National Guard Company A and retired in 1994. He also ran Becwar Photography for 34 years out of his home.

On September 5th, 1960 David married Sharon “Judy” Waller at Holy Trinity Catholic Church and together they had three children, Scott, Lori and Shawn.
David loved life and enjoyed everything, especially a good meal. He loved cars and working on them; he enjoyed going to the flea market and antiquing with Judy and they loved traveling to see relatives and friends.

David is survived by his wife Sharon “Judy”; his children, Scott (Michelle) Becwar, Lori (Kevin) McNaney, both of Dubuque, and Shawn Becwar, of Lake Mary, Florida. Four grandchildren, Rachael (Erik) Dukeman, Brandon (Jackie) Pape, Morgan Becwar, and Paige Becwar. Two great granddaughters Lorelai and Mila. Two brothers Gary (Sandy) Becwar, Michael (Joyce) Becwar; two sisters Barbara Everly and Mary Louise Brunkhorst; sister-in-law Gail Dame along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Karen (Benny) Tigges; his mother and father-in-law Walter and Daisy Waller; daughter-in-law Lydia Becwar, sister-in-law Patricia (Bill) Kohler; brothers-in-law Jim (Kay) Waller and Robert Dame.

The family would like to thank Dr. Chis Stille and all the nurses and staff along with Hospice of Dubuque, especially Sara for all their wonderful care and kindness they gave.

The family request no flowers, in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Joseph The Worker, The Veteran’s Freedom Center, Hospice of Dubuque, or the Alzheimer’s Association.
“You were right Marge, He was a great guy.”

Alvin H. Miller

Alvin Harold Miller, 86, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at his home. He was born on September 22, 1932, in Manchester, the son of Harold J. and Helen E. (Bergren) Miller and later, Beth Miller.

Al graduated with the class of 1950 from Manchester High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 through 1955, when he was honorably discharged. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1959 with a B.S. in civil engineering and in 1960 with an M.S. in sanitary engineering. In 1964, Al founded Tri-State Engineers, which he owned and operated until 2002.

On October 15, 1981, Al married Jan Mead on Maui, Hawaii. Al was active in many community affairs. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and wrote beautiful poetry to his Lady. Al is loved deeply by his family.

Al is survived by his wife, Jan of Manchester; his children, Jessica (David) Massey of Charlotte, North Carolina, Mattson (Nancy) Miller of Humboldt, Denise Mead of San Diego, California, Craig Mead of North Liberty, and Dana (Eric) Smith of Iowa City; nine grandchildren, Dara Mead, Avery and Ella Smith, Carly Mead, Alexandria (Adam) Prucolli, Joshua Massey, Kandi Armstead, Justin Armstead, and Dawson Miller; seven great-grandchildren, Riley Massey, Isabella Prucolli, Alivia and Paisley Miller, and Madison, Kayden, and Bradlee Armstead; and his siblings, Marilyn Ortberg of Columbus Junction, Gale Westemeier of Manchester, Dan (Carolyn) Hallenbeck of Greensboro, Georgia, and Ted (Linda) Hallenbeck of Palm Desert, California.

Al was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Bonnie Sullivan; and brothers-in-law, Bob Sullivan, Dave Westemeier, and Ralph Ortberg.

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

Memorial Service with Military Rites: 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at the Community Congregational Church in Manchester, with Reverend David Grandon officiating.

Visitation: 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester. Friends can also call from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the church.

Gertrude E. Ruden

Gertrude E. “Gert” Ruden, age 103, of Dubuque, Iowa, was called home peacefully at 9:50 p.m., on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Hawkeye Care Center. To honor Gert’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Holy Cross Church, 875 Church Street, with Rev. Noah J. Diehm officiating. To celebrate Gert’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be a parish scripture services held at 3:30 p.m. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Gert was born on May 4, 1916, in Holy Cross, Iowa, daughter of Michael and Catherine (Neumann) Ruden.

Gert was born and raised on the farm, where she learned the value of hard work early on in life. She was very dedicated to her work and she co-owned Giesel Springs Tavern and later Frank’s Place on John Deere Road, with her brother Frank, for several years. She was quite talented and created several beautiful quilts and crocheted items throughout her lifetime. Gert was also a talented seamstress and enjoyed making outfits for all of her nieces and nephews. Gert’s Catholic faith was extremely important to her, and she was a shining example of her faith to all of her family and friends. Everyone always knew that if they needed help, Gert was always willing to drop everything and lend a hand. We have been very blessed to have Gert here with us for the past 103 years, and know that she is now resting peacefully with all of her family members that have been called home ahead of her.

Those left to cherish Gert’s memory include several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Gert was preceded in death by her parents; and her siblings, Catherine (Fritz) Krug, Marie (Clarence) Schmal, Barbara “Babe” (Leonard) Backes, Stella (Pete) Krug, Rosella (Donald) Jasper and Frank Ruden.

Gert’s family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff of Hawkeye Care Center, for all of their kind, compassionate and professional care of Gert these past years.

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

Shirley M. Lietz

Shirley M. Lietz, 77, of Monticello and formerly of Scotch Grove, Iowa passed away Friday, August 16, 2019, at Unity Point St. Luke Hospice in Cedar Rapids.

Visitation will be held from 4 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Kramer Funeral Home, in Monticello.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, August 22, 2019 at St. John Lutheran Church in Monticello with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Rev. Dale Glawatz will officiate.

Shirley was born July 10, 1942, in Center Junction, Iowa the daughter of Arthur and Dorthea (Antons) Rickels.  Shirley had some wonderful relationships and through them she had five beautiful children.  Shirley was a Nurses Aid at Monticello Nursing and Rehab Center for many years. She loved gardening and spending time outdoors with her flowers and animals.  She loved family get-togethers as frequently as possible, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.  Shirley was a very social person who touched many lives.

Survivors include her children: Kim (Dennis) Kidd of Maquoketa, Gary (Christina) Lietz of Hanover, IL, Paul Lietz of Maquoketa, Keno Lietz of Scotch Grove and Holly (Matt) Kluesner of Hopkinton; grandchildren: Timothy, Joshua and Heather Kidd, Melinda and Hunter Lietz, Jacqueline and Arthur Lietz, and Jacey and Dane Thomas, 10 great grandchildren; siblings: Marvin (Daisy) Rickels of Monticello, Susan Wright of Scotch Grove and Eugene (Kay) Rickels of Hopkinton ; a sister-in-law, Dixie Rickels of Anamosa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 grandchildren, Adam and Daniel Kidd, and siblings: Larry (Paula) Rickels, Ervin Rickels, and a stillborn sister.

Memorials are preferred.

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

Alex C. Heiderscheit

Alex C. Heiderscheit, 32, of Petersburg, IA passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg with Very Rev. Dennis Quint officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd Dubuque. Visitation will also be held after 9:00 a.m. at the church on Wednesday until time of service.

Alex was born on December 25, 1986 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Clarence and Edelberta (Ondangan) Heiderscheit. In 2005 he graduated from Wahlert High School, after graduation he attended NICC.

He married Gina Francois on April 27th, 2019 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg, IA.

Alex was currently employed at Ay McDonald Manufacturing and was previously employed with Weber Metals in Cascade and EIMCO in Farley as a Machinist.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Eagle Scout of Troup 69. Alex was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors, but he especially loved spending time with family and friends.

Alex is survived by his loving wife Gina Heiderscheit; his father Clarence Heiderscheit; brother, Michael (Shawn) Heiderscheit; nieces Clara and Anora and his nephew Nicholas Heiderscheit. Father and mother-in-law Dan & Sally Francois; sister-in-law Colleen (Kevin) Klein and their children Chloe and Brynlee Klein along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother and his grandparents.

The family would like to thank the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics Oncology Unit; Dr. Monga and nurses, especially Amanda, along with Hospice of Dubuque for all their care, kindness and compassion they gave to Alex and his family.

In lieu of flowers a Alex C. Heiderscheit memorial fund will be established.

Ruth A. Hainstock

Ruth Ann (Gockel) Hainstock, 86, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2019.

Ruth was born on May 28, 1933, the daughter of Celestine and Theresa (Adams) Gockel in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Ruth was united in marriage to William Scott Hainstock on August 12, 1953 at Saint Columbkilles Catholic Church, Dubuque, Iowa. Ruth and Bill farmed together and raised four children Bill, Deb, Rich, and Barb.

Ruth graduated from high school at the age of sixteen and went to a two year college to become a school teacher. She then began her teaching career at Rockdale Country School when she was 18 years old. After marriage, earning her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Marycrest College, and beginning a family, she returned to teaching at Delwood Schools in Delmar, Iowa; where she retired after 29 years. Ruth was very devoted to her career and had a positive impact on many of her students, families, and coworkers. She is a member of Sacred Heart Church in Maquoketa and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court St. Raphael #1156.

Ruth enjoyed traveling and playing cards with her friends and family. She spent many hours in retirement volunteering for local organizations including Hospital Auxiliary, Maquoketa Community Cupboard, Hurstville Interpretive Center, and Meals On Wheels. Ruth took great pride in her family and enjoyed following their careers and activities.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children William (Wendy) Hainstock of Maquoketa, Debra (Gary) Pontenberg of Florida, Richard (Mary Jo) Hainstock of Vinton, and Barbara (Shannon) Elmore of Montana, also five grandchildren Michael (Lisa) Hainstock, Tara (Tom) Atkinson, Matthew (Dani) Hainstock, Kimberlee and Barbara Rose Elmore, two step-grandchildren Adam and Ashley Pontenberg, and four great grandchildren Isabel and Will Atkinson and Ivy and Rex Hainstock. Siblings include Dan (Elaine) Gockel, Dave (Joanne) Gockel, and Tom Gockel, her sisters-in-law Phyllis Campbell and Charlotte Gockel and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband William S. (Bill); an infant son Lee Scott; her parents; sister & brother-in-law Patricia & Bud Strane; two brothers, Joseph and Bill; and in-laws Patricia Gockel, Lois and Mel Laschansky and John Campbell.

A funeral mass celebrating Ruth’s life will be held at 11 A.M., Friday, August 23, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, where the Rosary will be recited at 3:30 P.M. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Jackson County.

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

Robert J. Burlage

Robert J. Burlage, 81, of Monticello passed away Friday, August 16, 2019, at Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center.

Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello where a parish vigil service will be held at 4 p.m.

Visitation will continue Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello. Rev. Paul Baldwin will officiate.

Robert was born January 12, 1938, in Monticello the son of Lawrence and Frances (Kurt) Burlage. He graduated from St. Mary High School in Cascade with the Class of 1955, and enlisted in the Army, having served in a missile defense battery in Taiwan. He married Marilyn Rahe on November 27, 1965, in Dyersville, Iowa. Together they farmed east of Monticello until retirement and moved to town in 2002.

Survivors include 4 children: Peg (Frank) Mere and Marty (Stacey) Burlage, both of Monticello, Jane (John) Smith of Lafayette, IN, and Tim (Rubi) Burlage of Florham Park, NJ; 17 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; siblings: Grace Tallman of Davenport, Richard Burlage of Brooklyn, NY, Helen Hignite of Edmond, OK, and Donald (Marcia) Burlage of Tipton, IN; in-laws: Doris Burlage of Monticello, Karen Funke and Ken (Shirley) Rahe, both of Dyersville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marilyn in 2016, parents-in-law, Gerald and Agnes (Tauke) Rahe; siblings: Bill (Jeanne) Burlage and John Burlage; and in-laws: Richard Tallman, Floyd Hignite and Leon Funke.

Memorials are preferred.

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

Charles C. Kurt

Charles Clarence Kurt, 90, of Cascade, Iowa, passed away on Thursday August 15, 2019 at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Charles may call from 2 to 8 p.m., on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friends may also call after 9 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian burial for Charles will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 19, 2019 at St. Patrick Church in Garryowen with Rev. Aloysius Vorwald presiding. . Burial will follow the funeral service at St. Patrick Cemetery with full Military Honors afforded by the Cascade American Legion Post #528.

Charles was the fourth of 12 children born to John G. and Ella (Moorman) Kurt in Bernard, Iowa on January 31, 1929. He married Elizabeth (Kit) Dunne on April 8, 1958 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Otter Creek, IA. Charles was a farmer in the Bernard area prior to moving to Cascade in 2002. He served as a trustee for St. Patrick Church, board member for the Bernard Fire Department and the Bernard Telephone Company and a ASCS county board members. After moving to Cascade, he was a Telegraph Herald newspaper delivery person.

Charles was an Army veteran who served his country during the Korean War, was privileged to go on an Honor Flight in September 2012, and received a Quilt of Valor in November 2015. He was a member of the Cascade American Legion-Post #528.

He is survived by his siblings-Tom(Rita)Kurt of Bernard, IA and Pete(Mary Jane) Kurt of Peosta, IA; Lois Donovan, Earl(Louetta) Kurt of Cascade, IA; and Sr. Mary Kurt of Cedar Rapids IA

He was also preceded in death by his wife-Elizabeth on July 12, 2019; his son-Jerry on January 26, 1995; his parents; and his siblings-Germaine Bechen, Henry Kurt, Dorrance Kurt, Sr. Bernice Kurt, Rita Martin, and Jane Ann Steffen.

A Charles Kurt Memorial Fund has been established.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Shady Rest Care Center and Above and Beyond for all of their care to Charles.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

Anne Feeney

Anne Feeney, 99, of Bernard, Iowa died on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Shady Rest Care Center, Cascade, Iowa.

To celebrate Anne’s life, family and friends may visit from 2:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home, 2595 Rockdale Road, Dubuque, where a prayer service to conclude the visitation at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Michael Hutchins, SVD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 23, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Garryowen Church, Bernard, Iowa, with Rev. Douglas Loecke officiating and Rev. Michael Hutchins, SVD concelebrating. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Anne Rosalia Molony was born in Bernard, Iowa on November 27, 1919, daughter of Michael and Grace (Cannon) Molony. She was a member of the first graduating class from St. Patrick’s Garryowen High School and received an RN degree from St Joseph Mercy School of Nursing in Dubuque. She worked as a nurse at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa and at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque.

On May 29, 1948, Anne married Gerald W. Feeney at St Patrick’s Garryowen. Anne and Gerald lived and worked in Sioux City, Iowa for a few years before returning to live in Bernard, Iowa. Anne was a member of St Patrick’s Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters Mothers Club and Mercy School of Nursing Alumni Association.

Anne was well known for baking sinful cinnamon rolls, chocolate chip cookies, and pies. She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, embroidering countless pillowcases that she freely gave away, and going on adventures to the casino with her good friend, Carmie. She loved living in a small town and enjoyed hearing “the news,” but she never lost interest in the broader world. She could coax tropical orchids and African violets to bloom during Iowa’s coldest winters and her flower garden was beloved by bees, stray cats and all who passed by. She had pockets filled with hard candies, Certs mints, steely grey hair pins and scratch offs. She always had time for the smallest members of her family, and she was never too tired to fix a hair bow or find one more warm cookie for a giddy little boy. Although her hands conquered endless mountains of dishes and peeled tons of potatoes, they never lost their softness or their gentle touch.

Anne is survived by three daughters: Grace (Dan) Mozena of Silver Spring, MD, Sheila Viel of Oconomowoc, WI, Mary (Michael) Wilfer of Monticello, IA and four sons Pat (LoLa) Feeney of Shawnee, KS, Tom (Sandi) Feeney of Colorado Springs, CO, Mike Feeney of Bernard, IA, and Jerry (Janet) Feeney of Dubuque, IA. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren Anne (Tyler Craig) Mozena and Mark Mozena, Erik (Jana), Brian (Shira) and Colleen Viel, Michelle and Matthew (Alaina) Wilfer, Katherine and Jennifer Feeney, Dr. Ben (Jen) Feeney and Dr. Meghan (Matt) Feeney Kloppenburg, and Mallory and Rachel Feeney. Anne loved babies and was overjoyed to have six great-grandchildren join the family Mira Craig, Quinn and Hutch Viel, Isaac Viel, Sloane and Isla Feeney. She looked forward to welcoming many more.

Anne was one of ten children of whom two brothers survive: Dick (Barb) Molony of Bernard and Pat (Elaine) Molony of Peosta. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Bob Feeney of Dubuque and numerous nieces and nephews.

Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, who died on November 1, 1989 and son, John, who died July 9, 2012. Other family members who predeceased her were her parents, her sisters Fran Anglin, Sister Mary Sheila RSM, Rita Della Valle, Martha Hutchins and her brothers Mike Molony, John Molony, Jimmy Molony and many beloved sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

In lieu of flowers, Anne asked that you designate any memorials to Dubuque Rescue Mission, Sisters of Mercy, Cedar Rapids, Iowa or Divine Word Seminary.

Anne’s family would like to thank the staff at Shady Rest and River Bend for their tireless care. They treated her with dignity and grace and the family will always be grateful for their compassion. The family would also like to thank Father Loecke for his spiritual guidance, endless patience and especially for the love he showed Anne during her final weeks. His faith and kindness was such a comfort to Anne and all who loved her.

Lucille M. Sutter

Lucille M. Sutter, 100, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Manor Care Health Services, Dubuque.

At Lucille’s request private interment services will be held at Linwood Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque.

Lucille, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Jaeger) Mai, was born on November 1, 1918. She married LaVerne Fischer and they raised three children on their family farm at Five Points.

Several years after their divorce she married Tom Sutter, who owned and operated Sutter’s Bakery in Dubuque. Lucille worked beside Tom at the bakery every day until they retired.

She enjoyed keeping her house clean (she was lovingly called “Mrs. Clean” by friends and neighbors), cooking and baking, playing cards with family and friends, and going to Bingo with her mother. She and Tom enjoyed going to Minnesota on annual fishing trips with her parents and sometimes taking grandchildren. She was a wonderful, loving person and will be missed.

She is survived by her daughter Janet (Richard Tonnesen), son Dale (Marcy), numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to her granddaughter, Shelly and husband Bob Berger who visited her every Sunday and looked after her needs.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, brother Melvin Mai and his wife Bernice, LaVerne Fischer, their son Donald, and Tom Sutter.

The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Dubuque or to a charity of your choice. Her family would like to give special thanks to Hospice of Dubuque and to Manor Care staff for their loving care.

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

Joan M. Crawford

Joan M. Crawford, 93, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 13, 2019, at her home in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A private graveside service and burial will be held at the Buckhorn Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa. There is no public visitation. Cremation rites will be accorded. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Joan Myatt was born on February 2, 1926 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Ralph and Estella (Campbell) Myatt. She was a 1943 graduate of Maquoketa High School where she was crowned its first Homecoming Queen in 1942. She married Glen Thomas Crawford on January 26, 1951 in Maquoketa, Iowa. He preceded her in death on September 25, 2018.

After graduation, Joan installed radios in planes during the World War II effort. She then worked for Maquoketa Credit Bureau, and later for the Jackson County Superintendent of Schools. She retired after a 30 plus year career as secretary for the ASCS Office in Maquoketa.

Joan was a former “Den Mother” for the Boy Scouts and at one time had been very active with the United Church of Christ (formerly Congregational Church) in Maquoketa. She enjoyed all flowers with Roses being her favorite, spending time with her family, and birds especially Cardinals.

Those left to honor her memory include a son and daughter-in-law, David and Pamela Crawford of Maquoketa, IA; 5 grandchildren, Kelli (Roy) Lines, Kristi (Kent) Bennis, Ryan (Jennifer) Tracy, Angela Quick-Iverson (Erik), and Karma Quick-Panwala (Asit); 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister Rosemary Francois of Maquoketa, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers Ralph and John “Jack” Myatt, a sister Evelyn Gump, and a daughter Nan Ellen Tracy on July 3, 2018.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Hospice of Jackson County.

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

Mary E. Nelson

Mary E. Nelson, 71, of Delmar, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 14, 2019, at her home in Delmar, Iowa.

A public graveside service and burial celebrating Mary’s life will be held at 11:30 A.M., Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Evergreen Cemetery, Delmar, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Saturday, from 9:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Mary Elizabeth Heister was born on September 17, 1947 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Iliff and Edna (Wallroff) Heister. She was educated at Otter Creek Country School. Through the years she had worked various jobs including at Kwikway in Marion and the Decker House Hotel and Restaurant in Maquoketa. From 1986 to 2001 she had owned and operated Mary’s Kitchen in Delmar, Iowa.

Mary enjoyed gardening, and cooking and baking. She enjoyed making Sunday dinners for friends and always enjoyed their company. She was known for making the best pies that tasted out of this world!

Those left to honor Mary’s memory include her children, Patrick (Diane) McGovern of Anamosa, IA, and John (Denise) McGovern of Central City, IA; 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; siblings, Bill (Martha) Heister, Morgan Heister, Roger Heister, Alberta Waller, Shirley Gartman and Maree Klein; special friend Jim McNamee with his girls and their families; and special friend Shirley “Granny” Weirup.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Hubert and Dick, and a daughter Brenda Heister.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Mary E. Nelson memorial fund has been established.

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