Obituaries Archive

LaVern A. Pfiffner

LaVern A. Pfiffner, age 91, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 3:30 p.m., on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Dubuque Specialty Care. To honor LaVern’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, March 19, 2018, at St. Anthony’s Church, 1880 Saint Ambrose Street, with Rev. Steven J. Rosonke officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.

LaVern was born on May 2, 1926, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Phillip and Catherine (Wolter) Pfiffner.

LaVern was proud to have been born, raised and live in Dubuque his entire life. He honorably served his country with the U.S. Navy during WWII, as an electrician. Upon his return home, LaVern would diligently put those skills to good use at the Dubuque Packing Company, FDL Foods, and finally at the Dubuque Greyhound Park, until his well earned retirement. When LaVern wasn’t working, he could easily be found catching up with his favorite reading material of the week, listening to a little music while relaxing, or extensively traveling the globe in search of his next great memory. LaVern also had a fulfilling home life and was united in marriage to the love of his life, Kathleen Murphy, on July 12, 1947, in Dubuque. The couple was blessed with 40 years together, and 4 children, before she was sadly called home ahead of him on June 30, 1987. Thankfully, LaVern would find love again with Veronica Thill Steuer, and the 2 were united in marriage on May 12, 1990. Sadly, she was also called home ahead of him earlier this year on January 19, 2018. LaVern was a faith filled man who was a long-time member of St. Anthony’s Church and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. We are saddened today at the sudden departure of LaVern from our earthly lives, but we give thanks for the 91 wonderful years the Lord was kind enough to share LaVern with us and we will surely treasure all of the memories he leaves behind until we meet again.

Those left to cherish LaVern’s memory include

his children,
Robert (Ann) Pfiffner, Long Grove, IA,
Linda Krabacher-Bennett, East Dubuque, IL,
Kathy (Alan) Ernzen, Dubuque, IA
and James (Michelle) Pfiffner, Davenport, IA;

8 grandchildren,
Lisa (Russ) Hoerner, John (Ressie) Krabacher, Amy Soppe, J.C. (Nellie) Pfiffner, Zach (Megan) Pfiffner, Katie (Justin) Pfiffner, Rachel (Joey) Moeller and Anna (John) Pfiffner;

12 great-grandchildren,
Bryce, Alex (Dana), Kayla, John Carlos, Lexi, Alexandria, Addy, Judy, Iris, Wyatt, Mason and Adler;

his nephews and niece;
Patrick Glynn,
Michael (Laura) Glynn,
and Susan Erickson;

his step-children,
Donna VonFumetti, San Diego, CA
and Terrance (Linda) Steuer, Dubuque;

10 step-grandchildren;

12 step-great-grandchildren;

and a step-son-in-law,
Homer Weber, Cuba City, WI.

LaVern was preceded in death by his parents; his 1st wife, Kathleen Murphy; his 2nd wife, Veronica Pfiffner; a son-in-law, Jack Bennett; a grandson-in-law, Todd Soppe; a step-daughter, Janice Weber; and a step-son-in-law, Gary VonFumetti.

A LaVern A. Pfiffner memorial fund has been established, which will be distributed among his favorite charities.

LaVern’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Dubuque Specialty Care for all of the kind, compassionate and professional care of Lavern, and his family.

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

Vincent G. Remakel

Vincent G. “Vince” Remakel, 80, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on March 11th, 2018 at home.

Funeral mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Rev. Steven Rosonke officiating. Burial will follow in Sherrill United Methodist Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road.

Vince was born on October 13, 1937 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Michael and Adella (Zimmer) Remakel. He married Phyllis Hammerand on December 2, 1961 at the Church of the Nativity.

He was a loving and caring man who always loved a project. He selflessly helped his children and neighbors with their homes and their cars, oftentimes without even being asked. Vince was a blood donor for over 40 years.
Vince was a proud Engineman E7 Chief Petty Officer in the United States Naval Reserves and served for 32 years.
He worked for the American Red Cross Blood Bank of Dubuque for 20 years. Prior to the Red Cross he worked for Dubuque John Deere and the City of Dubuque at the Water Plant. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and the Dubuque Land Lords Association.

Vince is survived by his wife Phyllis; six daughters, Becky (Joe) Richardson, Penny (Joe) Bughman, Kathy (Richard) Buhman, Kelly (fiancé, Kenneth Olsen) Kirkpatrick, Debby (Rusty) Behnke, and Laura (Gary) Michael. Twelve grandchildren, Joe Jr., Amanda, Tim, Erin, Abbey, Kailey, Zachary, Hunter, Turner, Ryan, Matt and Brianna. Two sisters, Maryann Miller, of Omaha and Suzanne (Lance) Hurst, of Sun City, AZ; one brother Thomas (Rosemary) Remakel, of Dubuque. Sister-in-law Joan Remakel, of Dubuque and brother-in-law Bill Lawler, of Peosta; Brothers-in-law Virgil (Luella) Hammerand; Prosper Hammerand of Sherrill; and sister-in-law Delight (Delbert) Brimeyer of Dubuque; along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Robert and Ronald Remakel; a sister Patricia Lawler; brother-in-law Wayne Miller and a sister-in-law, Karen Hammerand.

Memorials may be given to the American Red Cross.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Mark Herman and staff, and to Hospice of Dubuque for all their wonderful care they gave to Vince. The family also wishes to thank daughter Becky Richardson and granddaughter Kailey Buhman who are nurses and cared for Vince in his final days.

Someone once told Vince… “There is a special place in Heaven for a man who lived with seven women!” We couldn’t agree more!

Ruth C. Smith

Ruth C. Smith, 97, of Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, IA, formerly of Fairplay, WI, passed away Sunday evening, March 11, 2018 at Stonehill.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2018 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL, with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens. Visitation for family and friends is after 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

She was born on July 30, 1920, in White Oak Springs Township of Lafayette County, WI, the daughter of Clarence and Marie (Swanson) McCoy. She lived on the family farm until the age of 18. Ruth graduated from Shullsburg High School in 1938. She then attended Bayless Business College in Dubuque, graduating in 1940 and worked for Federal Discount Corporation for a number of years.

Ruth met the love of her life, Eugene Joseph Smith and they were united in marriage on May 16, 1944 while he was home on furlough. They had three wonderful children: Sandra, Richard and Bruce Smith.

She liked to read books, watch her birds outside, go fishing, and working in her garden, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Sandy (Bob) Baumel of Albany, WI, her son Richard “Dick” (Alice) Smith of Newnan, GA; grandchildren, Brett (Ann) Cox, Chad Cox, Amy (Steve) Koeller, Scott (April) Smith, Jamie Smith, and Rick (Elizabeth) Smith; great grandchildren, Whitnee Hale, Macie and Maddie Cox, Lindsey, Alyssa, and Ryan Koeller, Ella and Harlee Cox, and Aubree Smith; several nieces and nephews, and her sister-in-law, Kate McCoy of Cottage Grove, WI.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Marie; her husband Eugene J. “Gene” Smith; her son Bruce J. Smith; her siblings, Florence (Norman) Kittoe, Alberta (John) Leitzinger, June McCoy, Vivian (Charles) Herbst, Gordon (Cleone) McCoy, Robert McCoy, Delbert (Margaret) McCoy, and Leonard McCoy.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of Dubuque and the nurses and staff at Stonehill Care Center for the excellent care given to Ruth.

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

Phyllis M. McNett

Phyllis M. McNett, 81, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully on March 8, 2018.

Funeral services will be noon, Saturday, March 17 at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Road, where a visitation will be held after 10a.m. until the time of services. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Cuba City.

Phyllis was born on December 23, 1936 in Cuba City, Wisconsin the daughter of Guerdon and Virginia (Pearce) McNett. Phyllis graduated from Benton, WI High School.

She worked 2 months shy of 45 years at the Dubuque Packing Company.

Phyllis enjoyed traveling, playing cards, going out to eat with her friends and family, getting her hair done and going to the coffee shop. She had many dear friends, especially, Joyce.

Phyllis was fond of and generous towards her 19 nieces and nephews.

Phyllis is survived by her siblings, Keith (Helen), of Platteville, WI, Stanley (Dorothy), of Mountain View, AR, and Janet McNett of Evansville, WI; and sisters-in-law, Elsie McNett of Freeport, IL, LouAnn Scholl of Westminster, CO and Judy McNett of Fruitland, FL.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Howard “Skeets” Phoenix; and brothers, Jerry, Royce, Roger and David.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque.

Special thank you to Dr. Sara Loetscher and Hospice of Dubuque.

Frances M. (Casanova) Wittstock

Frances M. (Casanova) Wittstock, 99, of Dubuque passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 at Stonehill Care Center.

Memorial Mass will be 10:00 am, Friday, April 6th, 2018 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church conducted by Rev. Steven Rosonke. Family will greet friends 9:00 am – 9:45 am prior to Mass at the Church. Internment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Local arrangements are entrusted at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service 3860 Asbury Rd.

Frances was born September 21, 1918 in Trempleau, Wisconsin the daughter of John and Isabelle (Stoffel) Casanova. She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in 1936.

Frances married John “Joe” Wittstock on November 11, 1940 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Joe passed on June 20, 1988.

She owned and operated Leiser’s Super Club with her husband in Dubuque from 1957-1978.

After leaving the restaurant business Fran enjoyed volunteering and traveling. Traveling through Alaska was one of her favorite trips. She volunteered at Mercy Hospital, volunteering more than 10,000 hours. She especially liked knitting little stocking caps for the new babies. She also volunteered at the Dubuque Arboretum. She loved spending time visiting her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Keith (Cheryl) Wittstock of Laramie, WY and Sandra “Sandi” Wittstock of Davenport; grandchildren, Andrea (Alex) Salvo, Christine (Michael) Gray, Mark (Jennifer) Wittstock, James (Jodi) McCauley, Jennifer (Ed) Kuyper, Colleen (Mike) Skolrood, and Joseph (Brandy) McCauley and 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Terry; a great-grandchild, William J. Gray; siblings, Clarence Casanova, Laura Breuer, Lucy Connor, Delphine Casanova, Joseph Casanova, and Eunice Dolter.

A memorial fund has been established in Frances’ memory for Stonehill Nursing Home.

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

Evelyn R. Strohmeyer

Evelyn R. “Evie” Strohmeyer, 87, of Dubuque, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Finley Hospital, with her children at her side.

Friends may greet the family from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 15 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Deacon Bill Maus will officiate. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Evelyn was born June 22, 1930 in Turkey River, IA, the daughter of Patrick and Lucille (Ferris) Barry. Evelyn married Anthony “Knute” Strohmeyer. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1971.

Evie was a devoted and loving mother and homemaker. She had a passion for music, especially Country & Western. In her younger years she sang with her brother Jim at Melody Mill, and she was excellent at yodeling and square dancing. She also enjoyed baking, cooking, and taking walks. Evie was a fan of Lawrence Welk, Hee-Haw, and The Big Bang Theory.

Evie is survived by five children, Tom Conlan of Dubuque, Jeff (Norina) Strohmeyer of Boulder, CO, Sue (Mike) McCarron of Dubuque, Shelly (Moe) Lowlaki of Centennial, CO, and Scott (Terra) Strohmeyer of Dubuque; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; her brother, Jim (Pat) Barry; and her sister, Virginia Link, both of Dubuque.

Evie was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Bob McCarron; three brothers, Al (Rita), Lyle (Mary), and Jack Barry; and a brother-in-law, Roger Link; and her first husband, Vince Conlan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Evelyn Strohmeyer Memorial Fund.

The family would like to thank the nurses at Finley; and the staff at Stonehill who were so kind and compassionate to Evie.

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

Mary K. Sharkey

Mary K. Sharkey, 77, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018, at Unity Point Health Finley Hospital.

Gathering of family and friends will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, where a wake service will be held at 4:30 p.m. with Deacon John Stierman officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Mary was born on May 30th, 1940, the daughter of Henry & Melita (Krier) Faulhaber. She married George Sharkey on November 27,1960.

Mary enjoyed planting her flower garden every year, playing cards with special friends, going shopping and to the Casino, and sewing for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed bus trips and family trips, as well as going out to eat with family and friends.

She is survived by her loving husband George; her son George Jr. (Julie), and her daughter Michelle. Five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; her brothers John (Rose) Faulhaber & Jim (Jill) Faulhaber; her sister-in-law Carole Faulhaber, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Tony.

The family requests no flowers.

Buena Ruth Ryan

Buena Ruth “Bunny” Ryan, 100, of Eagle Point Place, Dubuque passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018.

At her request, she donated her body to the University of Iowa Anatomy Department. There will be no public services. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Road, is assisting the family.

She was born on February 17, 1918, in Topeka, Kansas to Ray and Violetta (Huffine) Irwin. She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School and attended the University of Dubuque.

Bunny had two wonderful husbands. Her first was Kenneth Murwin, whom she married in 1939. They raised two children before he died in 1971. In 1976 she and Edmund Ryan were married. They lived in Florida for several years before moving back to Dubuque. Ed died in 2001.

Bunny led an active, full life, as a member of Dubuque Golf and Country Club, where she developed many lasting friendships. She was a member of First Congregational Church, serving as a Deaconess and President of Women’s Fellowship. For several years she directed a variety of fashion shows for J.F. Stampfer Department Store, giving many young women their first taste of modeling. She enjoyed family, cooking, reading and shopping.

She is survived by her daughter, Lynda (Tony) Klostermann, of Dubuque and her son, Michael (Carol) Murwin, of West Des Moines, IA; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Ava McFarlin of Bettendorf, IA.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque.

John H. Weets

John H. Weets, 86, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 6:15 P.M. on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, with a celebration of life service beginning at 6:30 P.M. A private burial will be held at a later date from the Streets Cemetery, rural Maquoketa.

John Henry Weets was born on March 20, 1931 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Henry and Edith (Edwards) Weets. He was a graduate of Maquoketa High School and then served his country in the U.S. Army receiving an honorable discharge with the rank of Sergeant. He had also received the Korean Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, 2 Oak Leaf Clusters and the United Nations Service Medal.

He married Mary Ann Larkey on January 2, 1951 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Following his military service, John returned home and began a 40 year career with the Maquoketa Municipal Electric Utility Plant. Thirty-four of those years were spent as Power Plant Superintendent and 6 years as the Utility Manager. He retired in 1994.

John was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa, and a lifetime member of the Maquoketa VFW Post #3633 O’Connor-Regenwether. He enjoyed camping and traveling, tinkering on cars, crafts and woodworking. In retirement, John and Mary spent winters in Mission, Texas for many years.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Mary Ann Weets of Dubuque, IA; children, Dennis (Marsha) Weets of Monument, CO, Kathy (John) Lee of Prairie City, IA, Lori Weets of Dubuque, IA, Karla (Wilhelm “Will”) DeLarm of Maquoketa, IA, and Gary (Dawn) Weets of Platteville, WI; 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Paula, a brother Max, and a sister Eunice “Sue” Davison.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a John H. Weets memorial fund has been established.

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

Sharon A. (Bonnet) Snyder

Sharon A. (Bonnet) Snyder, 68, of East Dubuque, formerly of Galena, IL, passed away at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at home with her family by her side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the parish scripture service will be at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. There will also be a visitation on Thursday morning from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church.

Sharon was born on October 29, 1949 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Ralph H. and Dolores “Dee” (Maus) Bonnet. She was a graduate of East Dubuque High School, class of 1967 and received her Bachelor of Arts and Master’s Degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

She taught different elementary grades for 34 years, but primarily was a 6th grade teacher, and loved every minute doing so. She retired from the Galena Middle School in 2014.

Sharon enjoyed reading, cooking and gardening. But most of all she loved time spent with her grandkids. She was a former member of St. Michael’s Church in Galena and its guitar choir.

Surviving are four children, Brad (Rina) Snyder of Warwick, RI, Dr. Michael (Kathy) Snyder, M.D., of St. Louis, MO, Amanda (Michael McDonald) Lee of North Liberty, IA, and Matthew (Lindsay) Snyder of Stoughton, WI; 12 grandchildren, Ethan, Nina, David, Bibiana, Gaby, Lilly, Teddy, Ava, Nya, Ryan, Gavin and Luke; her sister, Pat Bonnet of East Dubuque; her aunt, Leona “Pete” Ginter of Kieler, WI, and uncle, Wesley Hoots of Rock Island, IL; and numerous cousins and friends.

A special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque, and the Carbone Cancer Center at U.W. Hospital, Madison, for the excellent care provided to our Mother.

In lieu of flowers, a Sharon A. Snyder memorial fund has been established.

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

Darlene M. Thomas

Darlene Marie Thomas, 69, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on Monday, March 5th, 2018 at home.

Family and special friends are invited to a committal service at 11:30 a.m. on March 23rd, 2018 at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Interment will follow, where her family will reunite Darlene with her husband, Mark on the 21st anniversary of his death. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

She was born on December 15, 1948, in Dubuque the daughter of Charles and Elaine (Tigges) Kruser. She married Mark E. Thomas, September 10, 1966, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Dubuque.

She was employed at Flexsteel Industries prior to reaching retirement.

Darlene enjoyed spending time with family and playing bingo with her mother, daughters and eventually her grandchildren. Since retirement she particularly enjoyed playing cards, doing puzzles and trips to the casino with her parents, spending time with grandchildren, and playing with her 4-legged furry friend, “Mikey”, who she adopted just a couple of years ago. She became the primary caretaker of her parents as their health declined and was such a loving person with a huge heart. She always welcomed you at the door with open and loving arms, a caring smile, and fed you until you were uncomfortably full. She will be sadly missed by family and friends and is now reunited and back in the comforting arms of her loving husband and parents.

She is survived by 2 daughters – Tracy (Richard) Stoppelmoor of San Antonio, TX and Linda (Paul) Schroeder of Dubuque, IA; 4 grandchildren – Corey Wainwright and Brandon Stoppelmoor of San Antonio, TX; and Holly Schroeder and Mason Schroeder of Dubuque, IA; Siblings – a sister, Shirley Boland of Amarillo, TX; and three brothers, Charles (Wilma) Kruser of Dubuque, IA; Raymond (Linda) Kruser of Janesville, WI; and Terrance (Rio) Kruser of Federal Way, WA

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Elaine Kruser; her loving husband, Mark Thomas; mother-in-law, Helen (Ulrich) Thomas; and father-in-law, Donald Thomas, Sr.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established and can be directed to the care of Leonard Funeral Home, 2595 Rockdale Road, Dubuque, IA 52003.

We would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Cao and Dr. Ricketts for their persistence in trying to find ways to help Darlene through her medical journey and to Ennoble Manor who graciously welcomed Darlene when visiting her parents while they resided there. A special heartfelt thank you from Mark and Darlene’s daughters to the Leonard Funeral Home team for their assistance in bringing their parents together again.

The family would also like to thank those special and close friends of Darlene who comforted her, took the time to have a cup of coffee and chat, and most importantly looked after her for the last 20 years following her husband’s early death.

Gregory Shireman

Gregory “Shifty” Shireman, 62, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on Tuesday March 6th, 2018 at Manor Care.

Gathering of family and friends will be on Saturday, March 10th, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Deacon John Stierman officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Gregory was born on October 20, 1955 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Norman and Mary (Ede) Shireman. He graduated from Senior High School in Dubuque.

For over 30 years Shifty worked for the Walnut Tap and for over 25 years worked at the Bridge Restaurant. He was an extremely hard worker.

He was a member of Bunker Hill Golf Course for many years. Golf was his passion and he was also an amazing skier.

Greg Shireman, also widely known as “Shifty” was notorious for his work ethic, his love of golf, and his recipe for his Walnut Crushers that he served at the Walnut Tap for 30 years. He also had a great passion for cooking at the Bridge Restaurant. However, there was no stronger love than what he felt for his family, especially his 8 grandchildren.

Shifty is loved by all and will always be remembered.

He is survived by his sons Jeremy (Khi) Shireman, Zach Shireman and Ben (Natalie) Shireman, all of Dubuque. Eight grandchildren, Joslyn, Brooklynn, Kylie, Dane, Wyatt, Isla, Cayden and Zoe. His siblings, Christine Shireman, Ricky Shireman, Theresa Shireman and Karen (Jeff) Hopkins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and Martin Shireman.

The family wishes to thank Manor Care and their entire staff! They were amazing! Also, to all our family and friends for all of the love and support you gave.

“The Man. The Myth. The Legend.”

Robert Barner

Robert “Tony” Barner, 37, of Dubuque, was called home on February 28, 2018 at Finley Hospital.

Friends may greet the family from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday March 10, 2018 at Hoffmann Schneider Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1640 Main St., Dubuque, where there will be a service at 12 p.m.

Tony was born November 1, 1980 in Chicago, IL, the son of Robert Harrison and Catherine Barner.

Tony was an avid poker player who could often be seen at the Mystique Casino. He enjoyed cooking, anime, and Batman.

Tony was a devoted father who loved spending time with his kids. He was everyone’s best friend and confidante, always there to offer advice (good or bad). Tony was the life of every party with his amazing sense of humor and his charming and addictive personality. Tony was very handsome and he knew it! He never missed a chance for a selfie.

He is survived by many friends who were like family to him. Tony is also survived by three children, Giovanni, Te’ana, and Xavion; his lifelong best friend and mother of his children, Misty Barner; his siblings, Stephen (Kailee) and Dorian (Lisa) Harrison, both of Dubuque, Jewel (Larry) Polson, and Willie and Wayne Alexander, all of Des Moines; his niece Ava; his nephews Sean, Jayden, Dorian Jr., Roman and Raiden; and a sister in law Holly Livermore.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ayende Nelson; and his best friend, Brian Otting.

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

Dorothy I. Noonan

Dorothy I. Noonan, 90, of Maquoketa, Iowa, and formerly of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at WestWing Place in DeWitt.

A private burial will be held at the Clinton Lawn Cemetery, Clinton, Iowa at a later date. A natural journey farewell with cremation has taken place. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Dorothy Irene Noonan was born on June 30, 1927 in Jackson County, Iowa, to Michael Joseph and Martha Alverna (Burrows) Noonan. She was a graduate of Maquoketa High School.

Dorothy had worked as an office assistant for an auto glass company in Davenport for many years. In retirement she had been a caretaker for a friend.

She loved dogs, enjoyed traveling and going to the casino.

Those left to honor her memory include several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters and 3 brothers.

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

Roy A. Frandsen

Roy A. Frandsen, 93, of Baldwin, Iowa, and formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Monday evening, March 5, 2018, at his home.

A celebration of Roy’s life will be held at 11 A.M., Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. A 10 A.M. Knights of Pythias service will be held. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Monday, March 12, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, where a 6:45 P.M. Masonic Service will be held. Burial will be at the Pence Cemetery, rural Baldwin, Iowa, with military honors.

Roy A. Frandsen was born on October 17, 1924 in Nashville, Iowa, to Carl Peter and Florence Bethelda (Scott) Frandsen. He graduated from Baldwin High School in 1941 at the age of 16. He then attended one year of college at the Maquoketa Junior College before entering the military and serving his country admirably in the U.S Army.

Upon receiving an honorable discharge he moved to Chicago where he met the love of his life, Vivian Marie Vandertuin. They were married on November 21, 1949 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and to this union three children were born, Martin, Roice and John.

Following his time in the military Roy began a six year career as an engineer working for Benedix in Davenport, Iowa. During this period Benedix had a private contract with NASA and Roy worked on the Apollo program. He then worked at Cartridge Pak and later Michel’s T.V. and Appliance in Maquoketa for approximately three years. For many years Roy had also owned and operated Roy’s T.V. Repair Shop in Baldwin. Lastly, he worked as a rural mail carrier in Maquoketa until his retirement in 1990.

Roy was active in the Maquoketa community with his time, talent and resources. He was a member of the Maquoketa Masonic Helion Lodge #36 AF & AM where he served as a past Master and later became a 32nd degree Mason and also joined the Scottish Rites, Yorkrite and KAABA Shrine. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge in Maquoketa where he served as a past Grand Chancellor. Some other memberships included the Maquoketa VFW Post #3633 O’Connor-Regenwether and the Maquoketa American Legion Post #75.

Roy enjoyed golfing and had been a longtime member of the Maquoketa Country Club golfing until age 90. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing and in his younger years, archery.

Those left to honor Roy’s memory include his wife Vivian Frandsen of Baldwin, IA; children, Martin (Ardith) Frandsen of Bettendorf, IA, Roice Earles of Maquoketa, IA, and John (Lerna) Frandsen of New Carrollton, MD; 4 grandchildren, Aaron, Kristin, Ian and Dane; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Art (Karen) Frandsen of Maquoketa, IA and Larry (Joyce) Frandsen of DeWitt, IA; and sisters: Velma Witt of Denver, CO, and Ione (David) Nelson of Eldridge, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Paul “Buster” Frandsen and Harvey Frandsen, and 4 sisters, infants Viola and Lorraine, and Ruby Voss and Irene Kleinsmith.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Roy A. Frandsen memorial fund has been established.

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