Obituaries Archive

Norma L. (Grass) Stanley

Norma L. (Grass) Stanley, 90, of Hawkeye Care Center passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church with Rev. Paul Attah-Nsiah officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday at the church. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.

Norma was born on June 1, 1929 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of George and Gladys (Cushman) Reisen. On November 8, 1947 she married Robert Grass. He preceded her in death on April of 1987. Norma then married Russell Stanley on June 28, 1990. Russell passed away on January 17, 2007.

Norma attended Dubuque Beauty School in her early years and was a stay at home mom. She adored her family and loved her cats. Reading, crocheting and playing euchre were her favorite past times.

Surviving are her children Donald (June) Grass and Daniel (Debbie) Grass both of Potosi, WI, Barbara Sue (Butch) Grass-Schubert of Shullsburg, WI, Lisa (Gary) Wilming of Dubuque, IA and Charlotte (Thumser) Grass of East Dubuque, IL; her brother Loren (Pat) Reisen of St. Donatus, IA; 8 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands and her brothers Keith and Milton Reisen

Norma’s family wishes to thank the nurses and staff and Hawkeye Care Center, especially Angela and Hanna Grass; Dr. Sullivan and his nurses and Hospice of Dubuque for their unending care and support.

A Norma Stanley memorial fund has been established.

Joan B. (Giza) Chally

Joan B. (Giza) Chally, 83, of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Monticello passed away peacefully Monday, December 16, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will begin at 10 am Saturday, December 21, 2019, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 8300 C Ave NE in Marion where a funeral service will commence at 12:00 Noon. Following lunch at church, burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello. Rev. Steve Qualben will officiate.

Joan’s life was spent nurturing her very large family. She and her husband Dale owned and operated a restaurant and they owned the Millhurst Resort in Illinois. Joan was in charge of the riding stables, which kept her close to her passion of horses. She worked along with her husband in several businesses and finally farming. She later worked as an OMT at the Jones County County Home for almost 20 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Rod Chally (Jan Jemison), Robin (Earl) Basham, of Cedar Rapids, Tamie (Wendell) Singsaas, Fontana CA, Todd (Teresa) Chally, Anamosa, Lori (Bill) Johnston, Karen Chally, Cedar Rapids and Scott (Patricia) Chally, Monticello, her grandchildren, Jerod (Lindsey) Chally, Jesse (Michelle) Coohey, Justin Coohey, Zantz McConnell (Julitta Weber), Kimberly Brewer, Jason (Christine) Brewer, Cole Singsaas, Heather (Joshua) Sproston, Jennifer Chally (Tony Puetz), Erika Chally, Joanie (Cliff) Hedlund, Cody Johnston (Haley Gillen), Tyler Johnston (Sara Hedlund), Logan Johnston, Alexander, Nickolas, Christian (Alexia Salyars), Janik, Vanessa & Dominik Chally and Stevie Neilson, granddaughters-in-law, Kelly and Amy Basham and 24 great grandchildren, her brother, Louis (Terri) Stemmet, her sister-in-law, June Thompson, her brother-in-law, Leonard Jr (Leora) Chally and her puppies, Molly and Maddy.

She was welcomed to heaven by her husband, Dale, parents, Louis and Bernadine (Szczepanski) Giza, parents-in-law, Leonard & Bertha (Lundy) Chally and sisters-in-law, Vivian Walker, Darlene Brugh & Barbara Johnson.

Her family would like to deeply thank the staff of St. Lukes Hospital, Unity Point Hospice and Pastor Steve for all of their support.

Memorials can be made in Joan’s honor to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 8300 C Ave, Marion, IA 52302.

Jannan L. Hancock

Jannan L. Hancock, 92, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully to be reunited with the love of her life on Monday, December 16, 2019, at the Dubuque Specialty Care Initiatives.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM Friday, December 20, 2019, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road.

The funeral service for Mrs. Hancock will be 2:00 PM Friday, December 20, 2019, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Sister Julia Wingert officiating. Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens in Dubuque.

Jannan was born on February 3, 1927, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Reinhardt and Helen Doerr Schmidt. On August 23, 1947, she married William (Bill on the Hill) Hancock in Dubuque. He preceded her in death on June 18, 1991 at the young age of 66.

Prior to becoming a full-time loving mother and homemaker, Jannan was employed at the Dubuque Battery Factory. Together they raised four children who all enjoyed traveling and showing quarter horses. Mom was always packing up the motorhome for the next weekend of horse shows. Although she never rode any of the horses, she enjoyed helping everyone get ready and making sure the horses were ready and the outfits were cleaned. She always enjoyed shopping and later in life, she enjoyed going to bingo three times a week – and was a lucky winner most of the time!

Those left to cherish Jannan’s memory include: Richard (Toni) Hancock of Dubuque, Beverly (Steve) Kraus of Dubuque, Connie (Steve) Easland of Cottage Grove, WI, and Randy (Lori) Hancock of Peosta. She also has eight grandchildren that she loved spending time with whenever she could; plus 14 adorable great-grandchildren who loved talking to her and fighting to push great-grandma’s wheelchair!  She is also survived by one brother, Harold “Bud” Schmidt of Kansas City, KS and her sister-in-law, Ora Schmidt of Dubuque.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, her grandson, Richard Majerus, a sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Ray Hingtgen, brothers, Raymond and Melvin Schmidt, a sister-in-law, Vernetta Schmidt, and brother-in-law, Bob Richey.

The family requests no flowers.

Jannan’s family would like to thank the staff at Dubuque Care Initiatives for the wonderful care and support they gave mom these past couple of years. They all treated mom like she was their own grandmother. Also, thank you to Dr. Angella Kelly and her nurse Jennifer for all the great care you gave mom over the years.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Jannan’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Anna M. Reding Kramer

Anna Margaret Reding Kramer, age 104, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Bethany Home in Dubuque, Iowa. 

The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Cathedral of St. Raphael, 231 Bluff St.  Visitation will precede the Mass from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the church.  Burial will be at Visitation Catholic Church Cemetery in Stacyville, Iowa at a later date, to be announced.

Anna was born in Randolph, Nebraska April 20, 1915 and moved with her family at age 3 to Stacyville, Iowa.  James Reding and his brother, John, traveled with the cattle and their families went by train. 

Anna and her siblings attended Visitation grade and high school in Stacyville.  Anna played soprano saxophone in high school and could play clarinet and harmonica as well.  Her twin, Alvena, played violin.  Anna graduated from Visitation High School in 1933 and continued to live on the farm with her parents until she married Ruben Kramer in 1937; in 1939 the couple purchased a farm one mile south of the Reding farm.

Anna and Ruben belonged to and were active in Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville.  Anna was a 4-H leader and active in her church circle.  Anna and Ruben played cards for entertainment – Solo, 500, Euchre.

Ruben and Anna sold their farm and retired to homes in Osage, Iowa, and Florida.  Ruben was diagnosed with ALS in 1980.  For the last five years of his life, he was ventilator dependent and had decreasing muscle strength; Anna cared for him in their home.  Ruben died in 1990 and Anna continued to live in the Osage home.
Anna moved to a retirement community in Dubuque, Iowa, in 2008 and to a nursing facility in 2018.

Kramer was preceded in death by her parents, James and Anna (Gubbels) Reding,sisters Mary Pitzen (Alfred) and Alvena Brown (Adrian), two brothers, Joseph and Melvin (Bernice), son-in-law J. Monte Pakieser, and great-grandson Ruben Thomas Weibel of Baton Rouge, LA.  She is survived by children Ruth Pakieser Macnamara (J. Terry) of Bennington, Nebraska, Marvin (Louise) of Overland Park, Kansas, Dorothy Jean Kollasch (David) of Verona, Wisconsin, and Kathryn Coyle (Michael) of Dubuque,Iowa, 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Anna had a sense of history; living from horse/buggy to the computer age.  She told tales of wandering gypsies, Indians, itinerant tramps, horses and Model T’s on mud roads, the Great Depression, World War II, the Korean War and working through day-to-day life and weather on the farm.  She was a strong supportive farm wife, cooking for hired men, tending livestock and chickens, field planting and harvesting, gardening, and preserving produce.  Anna had a long and fruitful life.

Anna’s family would like to thank Dr. Konz and her nurse Sherry, Dr. Meuer, Dr. Hunter Fuerste, Dr. Chung, Dr. Nyabuti and the wonderful, caring staffs at Bethany Home, Unity Point Health – Finley Hospital, No Place Like Home, and Hospice of Dubuque for their exceptional care. 

Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Dubuque, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa or Bethany Home. 

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

Jane E. Tart

Jane Elizabeth Tart, 96, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at Luther Manor.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 21, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, where friends may greet the family from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Rev. Loren Shellabarger will officiate. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 20, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque. Private interment will take place at a later date at Lake Geneva Cemetery, Alexandria, MN.

Jane was born November 29, 1923, in Brooten, MN, the daughter of John Bennett and Anna Marie (Nelson) Wall. She was raised alongside three sisters, who were famously known as “the four Walls” (you couldn’t get them all in one picture!). She married Orley Tart on April 8, 1950, in Brooten, MN. He preceded her in death on January 1, 2000.

Jane graduated from the University of Minnesota, and taught home economics with Dubuque Community Schools for 25 years, retiring in 1987.

She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir, and was also a member of the Evening Circle. In addition, she was a member of the TTT Chapter DI, the CLIO Club, the Learn and Earn Investment Club, Dubuque Teachers Association, National Education Association, and the Wednesday morning breakfast club with the retirees from Washington Jr. High School.

Jane loved to read, sew, cook, and travel the world. Socializing with friends and family was a favorite pastime. She was well known for her dinners that included “Happy Hour,” when she would tell her famous Ole & Lena jokes, complete with Norwegian accent. Jane was a devoted mother and wife, and will be sadly missed.

Jane is survived by her children, Christine (Eric Funkenbusch) Tarte of Hudson, WI, Kathleen (Greg) Davis of Des Moines, IA, Steven O. (Nancy) Tart of Palatine, IL, and Richard Tart of Bonita Springs, FL; six grandchildren, Erika (nee Funkenbusch) (Chris McPherson) Kopp, Kimberly L. (nee Tucker) (Dominick) Di Paolo, Thatcher (Candy Dacus) Davis, Benjamin Davis, Sonia Funkenbusch, and Adam Funkenbusch; 10 great grandchildren, Makayla, Annika, Jack, Ian, Zachery, Chase, Dominick Jr., Nolan, Jackson, and Autumn Jane; and her sister, Ruby Hockey of Cedar Falls, IA.

Memorials may be made to the Jane Tart Memorial Fund for later donation to Westminster Presbyterian Church and TTT Chapter DI Girl’s Camp Fund.

Jane’s family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque, and the staff at Luther Manor for their care of Jane.

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

John A. Flynn

John A. Flynn, 83, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on December 15th, 2019 at Bethany Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 20th, 2019 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church with Rev. David Schatz officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 19th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 3:00 p.m.

John was born on October 22, 1936 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Frank and Catherine Isabel (Cain) Flynn. He graduated from St. Columbkille High School and Loras College in Dubuque.

On October 24, 1961, John married Carol Lee Essman in Dubuque, and they were blessed with 58 years of marriage.

John owned and operated Flynn Company Inc. until his retirement. He served in the Iowa National Guard; was a member of the 330 Club, Iowa Concrete Paving Association, Frentress Lake Yacht Club, Dubuque Bird Dog Club and Big Brothers and Big Sisters club.

John enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. His recent passion was playing cards with a great group of friends. He liked the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Bears; and he was never one to miss a good fire. He also enjoyed keeping up with the Flynn Co. when paving after his retirement with them.

He is survived by his wife Carol; children, Jeff (Tammy) Flynn, of Dubuque, Ann (Mike) Martin, of Litchfield, New Hampshire, Mike (Cindy) Flynn, of Dubuque, and Carrie (Jeremie) Livingston, of Winter Park, Colorado. Two grandchildren, Halle Flynn and Flynn Livingston; step granddaughter Crista (Will) Fischer and great granddaughter Annie Fischer. His two sisters, Mary Meyer, of Arizona and Jane Rodell, of Illinois; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and his honorary son Nick Moler with Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

John was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers-in-law Tom Meyer and Jerry Rodell.

In lieu of flowers please direct memorials to the John Flynn memorial fund.

John’s family would like to thank the staff at Bethany Home and Hospice of Dubuque for all their wonderful care they gave to John. Also, a special thank you to his card playing and fishing friends.

James J. Anton

James J. “Jimmy” Anton, 68, of Bellevue, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Ennoble Manor Care Center in Dubuque surrounded by his family. Per his wishes, Private Family Services will be conducted.

Jimmy was born January 5, 1951, the son of Robert and Goldie (Versluis) Anton. He grew up in Lake Park, Iowa and moved to Bellevue in 1982. Jimmy married Sheila Michels in 1980 at Lake Tahoe at the Chapel of Love. They had three children with this union. Jimmy worked for Fred Carlson Construction for 25 years and then Schroeder Bro.’s Construction most recently. He was an avid collector of Indian Artifacts and Indian Arrow Heads. He loved watching NASCAR and spending time with family and friends. Jimmy will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him and his contagious laugh will always be remembered.

Survivors include his children; Jay Anton, Devon Anton, and Desiree Anton; a granddaughter, Vayda; his former spouse and close friend, Sheila Anton; a niece, Allison Bybee and a nephew, Bryan Anton.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Taylor Anton; siblings, Robert, Jr., Mark, and Tom Anton.

The family would like to thank all the staff, nurses and doctors at Mercy Hospital and Palliative Care Team, also staff and nurses at Ennobel, Hospice of Dubuque, and Medical Associates of Bellevue.

Cards and condolences may be mailed to Hachmann Funeral Home & Cremation Service c/o James Anton Family at 100 N. 6th St. Bellevue, IA 52031

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

Steven J. Krogmeier

Steven Joseph Krogmeier, 63, passed away peacefully at his home in The Villages Florida, surrounded by family, due to complications from ALS on Thursday, December 12, 2019.

Let me tell you about Steve. He was many things to many people: husband, father, brother, banker, farmer, mentor, teacher, student, joker, business partner, and friend. He lived the American Dream of being his own boss by starting three business and retiring from his full-time position at Dubuque Bank and Trust after his last venture, Valley Pork, LLC, became successful. He never shied away from hard work, knowing that it built character and did all he could to instill that virtue in the people around him. He was one of the founding members of the Dubuque Soccer Alliance, acting as Treasurer for more than 20 years, and could be regularly seen mowing fields at the Dubuque Soccer Complex.

He enjoyed meeting people and hearing their stories. He was infamous for striking up conversation with strangers to figure out what brought them to that spot, on that day, so he could have the pleasure to talk with them.

“What are you reading now?” was a question that could get you into a 20-minute discussion on World War II, baseball pitchers, cars, pigs, Alice Cooper, or any other random assortment of things you had no idea that you wanted to know.

Above all, Steve was joy. He made the best out of any situation and never let the little things bring him down. Our annual family vacations were often filled with go-carts, banter and baseball games. On one particular trip to St. Louis, he begrudgingly sold his Cards/Cubs tickets -when his family was too hot and exhausted from the day to sit through an entire nine-inning game. He watched the game in the hotel room, eating pizza, watching his children play in the pool, with no complaints and a smile on his face.

He was a role model, believed in playing the hand you were dealt and enjoying the game regardless of the outcome. Through his battle with ALS, he kept his sense of humor. Always quick to make a joke and crack a smile. His laughter was contagious, sometimes not getting to the punchline before he, and everyone in the room, were laughing with him.

He took on ALS with a sense of curiosity and turned it into a learning experience. He enjoyed discussing what he was discovering about the disease and the science behind it. He was one of the few people that would describe leg braces as “neat” due to the engineering and understanding of human physiology that went into them. In order to prevent others from suffering from ALS, Steve donated his body to the Mayo Clinic ALS Research of Jacksonville, Florida as follow-up to his participation in multiple stem cell research studies.

Steve, son of Francis “Charlie” and Mary Krogmeier, was born on October 24, 1956 in Fort Madison, Iowa. Steve is survived by his wife, Jane; three children: Michelle of Brooklyn, New York; Bob (Erin Fitzgerald) of West Branch, Iowa; and Curtis of Swisher, Iowa; two brothers: David (Denise) Krogmeier of Fort Madison, Iowa; Ralph (Collen) Krogmeier of Donnellson, Iowa; and five sisters: Linda (Steve) Bantz of Columbia, Missouri; Irene (Gene) Lucas of Bettendorf, Iowa; Phyllis (Kent) Seymour of Liberty, Illinois; Joan (Roger) Moeller of West Point, Iowa; and Julie (John Head) Davis of Frisco, Texas. There is also a plethora of loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Mary Krogmeier.

The visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 19th at Hoffman Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52002.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 20th at Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, 60 South Algona Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. A luncheon will follow the mass.

He will be laid to rest in Fort Madison, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the ALS Association of Florida, ALS Association of Iowa, or YMCA / YWCA of Dubuque, Iowa. The family would like to thank the staff at Mayo Clinic for all their work with Steve. Special thanks to Dr. Staff, Karla, Michelle, and our home health aide Mari. We are eternally grateful for the care you have given.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Steve’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Shirley A. Steuri

Shirley Ann Steuri, 87, of Earlville, died Friday, December 13, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA. The Funeral Service for Mrs. Steuri will be 10:30 AM Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Deacon Mike Ellis officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.

Shirley was born February 15, 1932, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Emil and Helen Bauer. On November 18, 1950, she married Paul Steuri in Dubuque, whom she met while visiting her sister-in-law in Monticello. He died August 22, 2014.

In 1955, Paul and Shirley purchased a family farm. Years later in 1959, they started a Rochester Silo dealership on the farm, and the business eventually moved to the north end of County Road X-47 in 1974. Shirley will be fondly remembered for her loving devotion to her family, especially her husband Paul and her grandchildren.

Survivors include daughters, Susan Tucker of Monticello, IA; Diane (Mike) Russell of Seattle, WA; Julie Steuri, of Dubuque, IA; Kathy (Jamey) Dirks of Cedar Rapids, IA; Patty Steuri of Earlville, IA; son, Steve (Wanda) Steuri of Monticello, IA; seven grandchildren, Jenny (Mike) Rose, Ashley Russell, Wesley Russell, Daryn Dirks, Deidra (Justen) Scranton, Jaryd Dirks, and Aaron Steuri; three great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Nicholas, and Avery; and a brother, Wayne (Betty) Bauer of Dubuque, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters, Rosemary Patters and Lorriane Krueger; a brother, LaVerne Bauer; a son-in-law, Jim Tucker; and a grandchild in infancy, Sheryl Tucker.

A memorial has been established for the American Heart Association.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque and all of her devoted health care providers.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Shirley’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

John C. Pooley

John C. “Jack” Pooley, 79, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Bell Tower Retirement Community in East Dubuque, IL.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home in Scales Mound, with Pastor Libby Rutherford officiating. Burial will be in the Scales Mound Twp. Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Jack was born on April 2, 1940 at Shullsburg, Wisconsin, the son of Charles L. and Helen E. (Distler) Pooley. He was united in marriage to Jeanne A. Wienen on February 14, 1960 in Galena, Illinois.

Jack formerly farmed for 38 years until 1992, and then worked for Galena Utilites at the Galena Territory until retiring in 2005. He enjoyed coon hunting, mowing grass, cutting wood, and driving his skid-loader. He was known as “Mr. Fix It”.

Surviving is his wife Jeanne; three children, Pamela Spittler of Lincoln, IL, Penny (Tony) Cook of Galena, and Rick (friend Candi) Pooley of Galena; six grandchildren, Eric, David, Amy, Curtis, Trinity and Chance; six great-grandchildren, Hayden, Monroe, Ohanna, Mikey, Emma Lou, and Paizley; his two sisters, Darlene Rosenthal and Dorothy (George) Petitgout both of Galena.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Albert and Lily Pooley, brothers-in-law, Chuck Rosenthal, Luras “Jr.” Wienen and DuWayne Schultz, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Luras and Helene Wienen, Sr.

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

Jeanelle Page Westerfield

Jeanelle Page Westerfield, 80, of Dubuque, died Sunday, December 15, 2019, at her home.

Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1870 St. Ambrose Street. The Mass of Christian Burial for Jeanelle will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Rev. Father Steven Rosonke as the Celebrant.

Margaret was born December 5, 1939, in Prairie Du Chien, WI, the daughter of Alva and Adella Brown DuCharme.

Jeanelle was a Dubuque professional artist for over 60 years! Her love to color began as a child where she looked forward to receiving crayons and coloring books for Christmas every year from her parents. She grew up on a farm but dreamed of going to art school and becoming an artist. One of her first jobs was working in Kenosha, Wisconsin at a photography studio where she hand-colored black and white photos. While she never had the chance to go to formal art school she taught herself how to use many mediums. She learned china painting from Helen Burkart in Dubuque and became a professional glass painter, restoring antique “Gone With the Wind” lamps for antique dealers all over the country. She also was an artist in residence for Creative Touch gallery for many years. She was known for her Dubuque scenes depicting “The 4th Street Elevator” and the “Town Clock”, as well as her beautiful floral paintings and so much more. She opened an art gallery called Page Art & Antique Studio, where she sold her work and beautiful antiques and jewelry in downtown Dubuque. She loved antiques and would drive all over looking for those perfect finds! She lived in a beautiful Victorian home in downtown Dubuque that she took pride in restoring. Being a member of the “Old House Enthusiasts” group was something she enjoyed. Jeanelle’s greatest joy was her children and grandchildren. She loved spending time with them, hearing their adventures, attending school activities, doling out advice and simply adoring them. She was a creative, spunky, beautiful person who inspired others to live creative lives!

Survivors include two sons, Karl Page of Carbondale, CO, and Mark Page of Dubuque; one daughter, Sarah (Riley) Barnes of Dubuque; five grandchildren, Kendra, Kristin, and Kassidy Page, and Emily and Elijah Barnes; one brother, Alvin DuCharme of California; and three sisters, Lucille Walters of Prairie Du Chien, WI, Marilyn Vance of Ohio, and Addie Lechnir of East Dubuque, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Delbert and Lloyd.

Karen L. Jones

Karen L. Jones, 55 passed away Friday, December 13, 2019.

Private services will be held at a later date. The Egelhof, Siegert &   Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with her arrangements.

Karen was born on June 21, 1964 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Frederick and Johna (Godby) Jones. She grew up in Hawaii and has lived in Dubuque for the past 10 years working for IBM. The three causes that Karen championed for were LBGT rights, animal rescue and advocating a cure for diabetes.

Surviving are Karen’s two sisters, Cheryl (Glenn) Burke of Ocean Park, WA and Sandra Jones of Long Beach, WA and her aunt Carol Welch of Torrance, CA.

Karen was preceded in death by parents.

Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association.

Richard J. Widmar

Richard James Widmar, 66, of Oklahoma, City, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa passed away at his home on Saturday, December 7th, 2019.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019, at Mueller Chapel, Linwood Cemetery, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Richard was born in Dubuque, IA to Mildred (Wittmann) and James Widmar. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High school and Iowa State University. In 1982, Rich came to Oklahoma and worked for the Bureau of Land Management, doing most of his work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, until his retirement.

He loved golfing, playing cards, antique cars, following sports (especially Iowa State) and spending time with family and friends.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Katie Widmar of Chicago, IL; sister, Joan (Jim) Luikart of Geneseo, IL; niece, Jessica (Jacob) Specht and great nephews and niece, Ryder, Kasen, Gabriella and Knox Specht of Annawan, IL; niece, Allison Luikart (Steven White) of Homer Glen, IL; family, Cheryl Widmar and daughters, Megan (Justin Watson), Jessica (Fernando) Lino; grandchildren, Gabriel, Charlee, Aden and Mia; and many wonderful family and special friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Eldon Manderscheid

Eldon Manderscheid, 81, of Hastings, MN, formerly of Zwingle, IA, passed away on December 12, 2019.

Services for Eldon will be held Sunday, December 22nd, at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Rodney Allers officiating. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery, Sylvia Switch.

Eldon was born at home on January 22, 1938, in Bellevue, IA, the son of Orville and Marie (Ryan) Manderscheid.

Eldon was the oldest of seven children. Shortly after he was born, the family moved to their farm outside of Zwingle, Iowa. He graduated from Holy Rosary Catholic High School in LaMotte, Iowa.

Eldon married Judy Sweeney on July 25, 1959, they had four children and 12 grandchildren. Eldon reclaimed his heritage by becoming a Luxembourg citizen in January. Eldon and Judy celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in July.

Eldon retired from the John Deere Dubuque Works after 31 years. Eldon and Judy had purchased a farm in 1961, adjacent to his parent’s farm where he farmed for 30+ years. He was a farmer at heart, a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals and Iowa Hawkeye fan. He served in the Iowa National Guard Reserve, was a proud UAW member, Zwingle city council member, AARP legislative liaison, Zwingle Recreation Association member, and most recently, a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Three years ago, he and Judy moved to Hastings, Minnesota to be closer to family.

Eldon is survived by his wife Judy; children Kate (Bret) Lewallen, of Tucson, Az; Karen (Paul) Simons, of Hastings, MN, Dan (Ann) Manderscheid, of Ankeny, IA, and David (Laura) Manderscheid, of Gaithersburg, MD; grandchildren Krista (Ryan) Nelson, Kyle Lewallen; Hannah, Grant, Ryan, Natalie Simons; Sarah, Rachel, Chloe Manderscheid; Eric, Jake, Jennifer Manderscheid; brothers Roger (Judy), Duane (Mary) and a sister Carol Ernst.

Eldon was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws Justin and Florence Sweeney; siblings Gerald and Glenn Manderscheid; sister Ardis Cobar, and brother-in-law Gary Ernst.

Jimmy G. Rockwell

Jimmy G. “Jim” Rockwell, 85, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Sunday morning, December 15, 2019, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 11 A.M., Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Sutton Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.

Jimmy Gene Rockwell was born on November 4, 1934 in Jackson County, Iowa, to Glenn and Geraldine (Parmer) Rockwell. He was educated in Maquoketa schools and served his country in the U.S. Army earning an honorable discharge. He married Nancy Lee Bock on January 18, 1975 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. She preceded him in death on November 1, 2015.

Jim had farmed, worked at Clinton Engines and for Bob Head as an auto mechanic. He also was the caretaker at Sutton Cemetery in Maquoketa where he mowed the cemetery and did private mowing for other area people as well.

Jim had served on the Sutton Cemetery Board at one time. He enjoyed motorcycles and he and Nancy traveled all over the United States. He loved his cats, watching old western shows, and tinkering around the house.

Those left to honor his memory include a brother, Don (Wanda) Rockwell of Maquoketa, IA; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Nancy, brother Carlyle, sister Reta Blizek, and nieces Lynn Rockwell, Linda Derganz and Sharon Derganz.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Jimmy G. “Jim” Rockwell memorial fund has been established.

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