Obituaries Archive

Daniel P. Aslin

Daniel P. Aslin, 56, was called to heaven on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 10, 2018 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.

Dan was born on September 13, 1961 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of John M. and Ann “Cookie” (Fisher) Aslin. He graduated from Wahlert High School in 1979 and was the Iowa Golden Glove champion in 1980.

Dan was a sales rep for Aslin Sales Inc. and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. He enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing and get-togethers with his nieces and nephews. Danny will be missed by the many people who loved him.

Surviving are his parents, John and Cookie Aslin of Dubuque; his two brothers, John A. (Barb) Aslin of Appleton, WI, and Jim Aslin of Kansas City, MO; his nieces and nephews Dr. Audra (Dr. Micah) Long of Madison, WI, Alexa (Jordan) Aslin of Neenah, WI and John V. (Melissia) Aslin of Los Angeles, CA; 5 great nieces and nephews, his special friend Paula VanGundy, his aunt Mary (Tim) Jirschele and his uncle Roy (Lucy) Fisher.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, A.C. (Helen) Fisher and his paternal grandparents William (Lucille) Disbrow.

Matthew J. Kettmann

Matthew J. Kettmann, 47, of Bernard passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018, surrounded by his family after a brief battle with melanoma cancer at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.

Visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville where a parish vigil service will be held at 6:30 pm. Visitation will continue Monday, September 10, 2018, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at Kramer Funeral Home where a Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm. Burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery in Dyersville.

Matt was born in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Milo, Jr. and Mary (Herst) Kettmann. He graduated from East Dubuque High School with the class of 1991. He was a welder for 28 years at several manufacturing companies, including John Deere Dubuque Works for the last 15 years.

Matt was a loving and caring father and soul mate. He loved watching the Detroit Redwings hockey, fishing at the lake and playing video games with his daughter and nephews. He has kept and cared for iguanas for the last 25 years. His current iguana, Gary, is looking for a new home. Matt had a unique sense of humor and his smile will be missed.

Survivors include his daughter, Madison Hines of Bernard, the love of his life, Jolene Hines of Bernard, his sister Monica (Dan) Burds of Holmen, WI; his parents, Milo, Jr. and Mary Kettmann of East Dubuque; Jolene’s family: Delbert and Sheila (Becker) Hines of Dubuque, Dave (Tammy) Becker of East Dubuque, Billy Jo Hines of South Carolina, Tara Jones and Jennifer Hines, both of Dubuque; nieces and nephews: Jordan (fiancé Emma Coryell), Jarod and Jesi Burds, Stacey, Tracey and Nichole Becker, Jacob, Austin and Cory Jones, Mercedes and Chevelle Hines

He was preceded in death by his cousin, Jonathon Engler.

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

Patricia A. Lyster

Patricia A. “Pat” Lyster, 77, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, died Thursday, September 6, 2018, at Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 10, 2018, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Cuba City with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City where the parish wake service will be at 12:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-10:15 a.m. Monday at the church before the service.

Pat was born on April 17, 1941, in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, the daughter of Otto and Anne (Vaassen) Burbach. She married Duane F. Lyster on January 10, 1959, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Cuba City. He preceded her in death on December 14, 2017.

Pat worked as an administrative assistant at John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works.

Pat and Duane loved to travel and enjoyed camping with their children when they were young. They spent many happy years in Florida. Pat also loved to quilt.

Survivors include two sons, Marty (Rita) Lyster, of Cuba City, and Steve (Mary Lea) Lyster, of Greensboro, NC; three sisters, Shirley (John) Nolan, of Cuba City, Emma (John) McWilliams, of Verona, WI, and Mary Kay (Dennis) Lee, of East Peoria, IL; three grandchildren, Trevor, Alec and Logan Lyster; a step-granddaughter, Andi (Joe) Deckert; two great-grandchildren, Dallas and Grace Deckert; and many nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Mark, and a brother, Kenneth Burbach.

A Patricia A. “Pat” Lyster Memorial Fund has been established.

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

Duane R. Kaiser

Duane R. Kaiser, 69, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on September 4th, 2018 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital.

Funeral mass will be at 5:00 p.m. Friday at the Church of the Nativity with Msgr. James Miller officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday at the church. Military honors will be accorded following mass by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.

Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.

Duane was born on October 2, 1948 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Donald and Bertha (Hinderman) Kaiser. He graduated from Wahlert High School in 1966 and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Ann Habeck on June 26, 1970 at the Church of the Nativity.

He worked at Dubuque John Deere for 32 years and was a member of the United Auto Workers Local 94. After retirement he worked at New White Florist as a delivery driver.

He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, and playing softball. He loved his grandchildren and spending time at their sporting events.

Duane was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was always willing to lend a helping hand or engage in a good conversation.

He is survived by his wife Ann; his son Keith Kaiser, of Peosta; daughter-in-law Julie Kaiser-Hillary, of Hazel Green, WI; grandchildren Gabby and Izzy Kaiser; and his sister Jean (Dave) Schmitt, of Dubuque, brother-in-law Lance (Marlene) Habeck, of Polver, WI.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Kevin Kaiser, daughter-in-law Joy Kaiser, his mother and father-in-law Ervin and Janet Habeck.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Stonehill Care Center, the 5th Floor doctors and nursing staff at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital, Dr. Herman and Dr. Cao for all their wonderful care and kindness they gave.

In lieu of flowers a Duane Kaiser memorial fund will be established.

LaVern J. Riniker

LaVern J. “Bum” Riniker, age 91, of Dubuque, and formerly of Balltown, was called home peacefully at 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Stonehill Care Center, surrounded by his loving family. To honor Bum’s life, funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 468 Balltown Road, with Rev. Noah J. Diehm officiating. To celebrate Bum’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:30 a.m., until the time of services at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Balltown. Burial will be in the St. Francis Cemetery. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.

Bum was born on February 24, 1927, in Waupeton, Iowa, son of Ambrose and Leona (Jaeger) Riniker.

Bum was born and raised on the family farm and proudly made it his lifelong passion until his daily chores had finally ended in 1991. Bum’s faith was also a very important aspect of his life and upon his retirement from the responsibilities of daily farm life, he eventually moved into Balltown where he next devoted his time as a groundskeeper for St. Francis Parish for the next 10 years. Bum was a very active member of the community and was a long-time Farm Bureau member, as well as a member, and past president, of the Balltown Lions Club. In his free time, Bum enjoyed a quiet morning of hunting in the timber, a relaxing afternoon of baiting his hook on the water’s edge, or even an evening of spending time visiting with family and friends at Breitbach’s Country Dining while enjoying some of his favorite meals. Bum was a good and decent man who enjoyed a dance at Melody Mill as much as an honest days work back on the farm. He was truly respected by all who knew and loved him and the memories of Bum walking around with his dog by his side will definitely help carry us through the difficult days ahead. We will deeply miss our dear brother, uncle and friend, but take some comfort in knowing that he is now free of the health challenges he has faced these past months and that thankfully he is now able to be joyfully reunited with all of his loved ones whom have already been called home ahead of him.

Those left to cherish Bum’s memory include

his sisters,
Shirley Noel, Dubuque, IA
and DiAnn (Herbert) Ott Jr., Peosta, IA;

and several nieces and nephews.

Bum was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Verna (Nick) Brimeyer; a niece, Cathy Noel; and a brother-in-law, Bill Noel.

In lieu of flowers, a LaVern J. Riniker memorial fund has been established which will be donated among his favorite charities.

Bum’s family would like to thank Breitbach’s Country Dining, and Diane and Pat Kunnert, for all of their personal visits over the years. They would also like to thank the nurses and staff at Stonehill, and Hospice of Dubuque, for the wonderful care and support they provided to Bum, and his family.

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

Rita M. Dougherty

Rita M. Dougherty, 90, of Dubuque passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, September 8th at the Church of the Resurrection. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m.,Friday at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Road.

Rita was born on May 22, 1928 in Adrain, Minnesota, the daughter of Andrew and Rose (Suedbeck) Mensen. She married Frances “Fritz” Dougherty on October 3,1949 in Waterloo, Iowa. He preceded her in death on October 9, 2013 after 64 years of marriage.

Rita was employed as a sales associate at KMart for many years.

She enjoyed boating, fishing and camping with her husband, and sewing and crocheting. She was the most loving and giving mother and grandmother and kindest person to everyone she met. She put others first before herself.

She is survived by her children, Steve (Diane) Dougherty, Rick (Jan) Dougherty, Jeff (Tina) Dougherty, Ann (John) Hearn, Lisa Westland, all of Dubuque, and Todd (Diana) Dougherty of Brodhead, WI; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her infant daughter Baby Ann, 8 sisters and 2 brothers, and son-in-law, Tim Westland.

In Lieu of flowers a Rita M. Dougherty Memorial Fund has been established.

We would like to thank family and friends who sent a kind note or card and took the time to visit and support our Mom.

Steven C. Barton

Steven C. Barton “Crackerjack/Jackson” 66, of Peosta, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center, from a heart condition.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 8, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Peosta. Fr. Michael Schueller will officiate. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Rickardsville. Military Honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League & the Iowa National Guard. Friends may greet the family from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 7, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road, Dubuque, where there will be a prayer service at 7:30 p.m.

Steve was born July 9, 1952 in Dubuque, the son of Louis H. and Phyllis (Lenstra) Barton. He married his high school sweetheart, Diane Thilmany on September 5, 1970 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Dubuque.

Steve graduated from Wahlert High School with the class of 1970. He served in the U.S. Navy Seabees Reserve for over 23 years, and also served in the Iowa National Guard.

Steve was a professional truck driver for many years. He was an avid motorcycle rider, and enjoyed traveling to many states with his wife. Doing yardwork and hanging Christmas lights were favorite pastimes for Steve. He loved to socialize, and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.

Steve is survived by his wife, Diane, of Peosta; two sons, Steven J. (Sandi) Barton of Strawberry Point, and Christopher J. (Cheryl) Barton of Dubuque; six grandchildren, Allan, Amber, Brandon, Sydney, Chance, and Silas; three great grandchildren, Kaidyn, Aliyah, and Owen; his mother, Phyllis Barton of Dubuque;six siblings, Michelle (Mike) Gentili of Rockford, IL, JoEllen Hovind of Dubuque, Douglas (Erin) Barton of Dubuque, Daniel (Stacey) Barton of Dubuque, Dale (Rhonda) Barton of Sherrill, and David (Annette) Barton of Dubuque; his mother-in-law, Joyce Thilmany of Dubuque; his siblings-in-law, Pat (Susie) Thilmany of Hudson, NY, Lynn Thilmany of Vero Beach, FL, Dennis Thilmany of Dubuque, David (Lori) Thilmany of Cheyenne, WY; and many nieces and nephews.

Steve was preceded in death by his father, Louis; his father-in-law, Robert Thilmany; his grandparents; and his great-nephew, Collin Barton.

Steve’s family would like to thank the Centralia/Peosta first responders and the staff at Mercy Medical Center.

Memorials may be made to the Steven Barton Memorial Fund.

“Keep sailing, sailor! Ride the waves of that concrete sea til we’re together again one day!”

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

Sister Ann Regina, BVM

Sister Ann Regina, BVM, 101, of 1050 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, at Marian Hall.

Visitation will be from 9-10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, in the Marian Hall Chapel. Sharing of Memories will be at 10:15 a.m., followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Sister Ann Regina was an elementary and/or secondary teacher in Burlington, Iowa; Milwaukee, Wis.; Chicago; San Francisco; and Boulder, Colo. She ministered as a principal in San Francisco and Boulder, Colo. She was a parish minister in Phoenix and served the community as a Regional Representative in the Southwest United States.

She was born on Sept. 3, 1916, in Kansas City, Mo., to James and Mary Ann Cavanaugh Dobel. She entered the BVM congregation Sept. 8, 1935, from St. Aloysius Parish, Kansas City, Mo. She professed first vows on March 19, 1938, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1943.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Mary Dobel, BVM and Regina (Tom) Dixon, and a brother James in infancy. She is survived by nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 82 years.

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

Hoffmann Schneider Funeral Home, 1640 Main St., Dubuque, IA 52001 is in charge of arrangements.

Alice Fuhrman

Alice (Schiltz) Fuhrman, 84, formerly of Carter Road, Dubuque, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the Kahl Retirement Home, Davenport.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1870 St. Ambrose Street, Dubuque, with Father Steve Rosonke presiding. Friends may call at the church for the wake service from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7. Interment will follow the funeral in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque.

Born Nov. 4, 1933 in Dubuque, she was the daughter of Alfred and Mary (Nachtman) Schiltz. She was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School, attended Clarke College and was 1958 graduate of the University of Iowa. She received her Master’s degree from Western Illinois University, Macomb.

She married Robert Fuhrman on Oct. 5, 1968 and they were the parents of one son, Dr. Robert Fuhrman, Davenport. Mrs. Fuhrman was preceded in death by her husband.

Mrs. Fuhrman taught physical education in Walled Lake, Mich., Kenosha, Wis., Galesburg, Ill., and Mason City before returning to Dubuque. She taught at Senior High School from 1969 until she retired in 1997. Among her students and many former students, she was affectionately known as “Sarge.”

Always an athlete, she was an avid swimmer, played recreational league softball in her youth and enjoyed snow skiing. Any water-related activity on the Mississippi River pleased her.

Surviving in addition to her son are two brothers, Rocky (Ann) Schiltz, Waco, Tex., Loras (Lana) Schiltz, Rockford, Ill.; and three sisters, Ethel (Tom) Brant, Deland, Fla., Lillian (Raymond) Kevane, McAllen, Tex., and Joanne (Ed) Breen, Marion, Ind. She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1870 St. Ambrose Street, Dubuque, with Father Steve Rosonke presiding. Friends may call at the church for the wake service from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7. Interment will follow the funeral in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque.

In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Dubuque.

The Egelhof Siegert Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Dr. Mark J. Singsank

Dr. Mark J. Singsank, 65, of Dubuque, died Friday, August 31, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday at St. Raphael Cathedral, Dubuque, where visitation will be held there from 10 to 10:45 a.m. In keeping with Mark’s wishes, colorful clothing is encouraged.

Mark was born September 27, 1952, in Carroll, Iowa, son of Wilbur and Lucille (Schaefer) Singsank.

He graduated from Kemper High School in Carroll, Iowa, Loras College in Dubuque, and the University of Iowa Medical School in Iowa City. Following his residency at Truman Hospital in Kansas City, Mark came to Dubuque and was an Emergency Medicine physician at Mercy Hospital from 1985 to 2013.

During medical school, Mark was awarded membership to the prestigious AOA medical honor society, an honor only bestowed to students who show high academic standing, professionalism, a firm sense of ethics, commitment to community service, and the promise of future success in medicine. He was a founding member of the American Association of Emergency Medicine, one of the nation’s largest academic medical associations. Most notably, Mark was the first board certified Emergency Medicine physician practicing in Iowa and, after arriving in Dubuque, he formed the first fully board certified Emergency Medicine department in Iowa.

In addition to his work at Mercy, Mark served as a medical director and educator for various regional EMS services, including the Epworth Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by three children, Jill (Charles) Singsank Coats of Las Vegas, NV, Zach (Rachel) Singsank of Lincoln, NE, and Leah Singsank of Chicago, IL; and two grandchildren, Graham Coats and Valerie Singsank.

He is also survived by four brothers, Jim (Ellen), Dean (Mary), Paul, and Craig (Carey) Singsank; three sisters, Mary (William) Woodward, Jane (Ted) Feilmeier and Peg (Tim) Suther; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Leon and Dennis Singsank.

Mark was much loved.

He loved to learn and to teach. He challenged his kids to “learn how to learn.” He encouraged academic and personal growth in others and was constantly working to better himself, spending hours every day reading anything and everything he could get his eyes on.

Mark touched many lives in the Emergency Department at Mercy, from his nurses and colleagues, to the patients passing through. When Mark went anywhere in town, he was guaranteed to be stopped by folks wanting to talk to him, calling out “hey doc!” and thanking him for caring for them or their loved ones in the hospital. He humbly accepted their thanks and moved on, not wanting to shine the light on himself for too long. Mark loved his work and never thought that saving lives was anything but what he was supposed to do. He was fiercely dedicated to his children and a loyal friend.

Ever the eccentric, Mark was known for his wild landscaping and interior design. He loved donning a sharp suit just to go have a glass of wine with his buddies or simply pop on his big straw hat and sit on his porch and watch the Iowa storms roll through town.

The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Epworth Volunteer Fire Department.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Mercy Medical Center for their care.

Donald F. Miller

Donald F. Miller, 86, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at his home in rural Maquoketa.

A private family celebration of Donald’s life will be held at 11 A.M., Friday, September 7, 2018, at the East Iron Hill Community Church, rural Maquoketa. There is no public visitation. Burial will be at the East Iron Hill Cemetery at a later date. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Donald Franklin Miller was born on October 6, 1931 in Clinton County, Iowa, to Elmer and Grace (Sagers) Miller. He attended Jackson County country schools and married Maxine Tracy on December 22, 1951 in rural Baldwin, Iowa. To this union three children were born, Joyce, Stephen and Tracy.

Donald was a lifelong farmer. In his early years, he had worked as a farmhand, electrician for Stickley Electric, gas attendant for Seeburger Service Station, and at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa.

Donald had previously served on the board of directors the Jackson County Chapter of the Iowa Farm Bureau, Jackson County Extension Service Board, and on the Jansen Residential Care Center Advocacy Board. He loved to dance, play cards, and farm. He was especially fond of his faithful and loyal companion, his dog “Doc”.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Maxine Miller of Maquoketa, IA; children, Joyce (Kim) Richardson of Pelican Rapids, MN, Stephen (Barb) Miller of Maquoketa, IA, and Tracy (Keith) Nims of Davenport, IA; 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; a brother Dave (Janet) Miller of Maquoketa, IA; sisters, Laurel (Milo) Baker of Maquoketa, IA, and Marilyn (Don) Dietz of Maquoketa, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Calvin

“Donald’s family would like to give a special thank you to Hospice of Jackson County for their continuous kind and compassionate care, and also thank you to Laurie Steines and Jenna Merrick for their compassion and support to the family.”

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

Sarah N. Jochum

Forever young. Sarah Noel Jochum, born June 19, 1977 died Thursday August 30, 2018. Born with a unique intellectual disability, Sarah maintained an angelic, innocence and child-like beauty her whole life. Sarah accepted every person she met, never noticing or judging our limitations and both loving, and demanding in return, unconditional love.

Friends may greet the family from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2215 Windsor Ave., Dubuque, with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Fr. Dwayne Thoman will officiate, with Fr. Mark Osterhaus and Fr. Bob Beck concelebrating. Private interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque. Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque, is entrusted with arrangements.

Sarah lived with her mother Senator Pam Jochum in Dubuque and in Des Moines during the legislative session. The bond this duo shared was clearly heaven sent. Sarah took her mother everywhere she could and never once suffered from the usual teen-ager-like embarrassment of a parent. In fact, at large events or gatherings Sarah made sure people knew she and her mother were in the house by making discernible noises that friends recognized as Sarah. The light Sarah radiated when she saw her mom has been absorbed as pure love in those who witnessed it.

A graduate of Hempstead High School, Sarah went on to work at Area Residential Care (ARC), Hills and Dales and Life Club Center at Camp Sunnyside. While in Des Moines she spent time at the state capital influencing her mother to shape policy, especially concerning those who can not speak for themselves and whose voices go unheard. Days in Des Moines gave Sarah time with her father Tom and second mom, Amy Jochum, and her beloved brothers and sisters, Sam, Jack, Anna and Isabel. She shared a love of music with her large and loving family. Sarah and her father would frequently cruise Des Moines, listening to Tom’s special “Sarah” recordings. She loved watching winter days and summer nights unfold with her family. She loved long car rides, warm bubble baths and fits of laughter brought on by mundane, everyday activities like the opening of a trash bag or removing clothes from a closet. Her grandfather in particular performed such tasks just to hear Sarah’s giggle. She cherished her time with grandparents, her tribe of cousins and her many aunts and uncles from the Hingtgen family, Jochum family, Ward family, and Democratic family. She will be missed by all. Sarah’s family wants to extend their gratitude to Brianne Benjamin, Emily Ford, Riley Morrissey, Maddy Powers, Sue Witte and all the staff and doctors at University of Iowa Intensive Care Unit and to Tory, Joanne, Lauren , Emily and the volunteers and staff of the Iowa Donor network for their compassion and care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sarah Noel Jochum Memorial Fund.

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

Judith B. Winders

Judith Bell (Shoars) Winders, age 74, passed away quietly and comfortably on Friday, August 31st 2018 surrounded by her family and pets at home.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 6th, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with burial to follow in Linwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a Judith B. Winders memorial fund has been established.

Born May 21, 1944 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of the late Orville and Neva Shoars, she was the third of five children.

In 1962, Judy graduated Dubuque Senior High School and began training as a Radiology Technician. She worked at Galena Hospital until 1965.

On February 27, 1965 Judy married William R. Winders and they built a family together for 20 years. Though they divorced in 1985, the two developed a respect and friendship in later years through their continued love for their 7 sons, 22 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Judy tirelessly focused her energy on raising 7 sons before returning to school in 1987, graduating from the University of Dubuque with a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in English and History and a teaching certificate. She taught at Highland Community College and local junior and senior high schools throughout the tri-state area before moving into counseling as a case worker for Hillcrest Family Services.

Judy was preceded in death by her mother, Neva L. Shoars (Bandy), father, Orville K. Shoars, brother, William Shoars, and sister, Norma (Shoars) Brien. She is survived by her brother, Rev. Peter D. Shoars, Sr., sister, Mary Kay Shoars, sons: David (Kim), Daniel (Lori), Benjamin (Tina), Matthew (Misty), Martin (Stacey), Theodore (Linda), Patrick (Jessica) Winders and her warm-hearted nephew Joseph (April) Shoars.

Iva M. Heiserman

Iva M. Heiserman, 95, of Manchester, and formerly of Andrew, Iowa, passed away on Saturday morning, September 1, 2018, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, Iowa.

A celebration of Iva’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, and again after 9:30 A.M. on Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the Andrew, IA Cemetery.

Iva Mary Hutton was born on November 3, 1922 in Cascade, Iowa, to Charles and Nellie (Hunter) Hutton. She was a 1940 graduate of Salix, Iowa High School. She married Donald Heiserman on February 14, 1943 in Kahoka, Missouri. To this union three children were born, Judy, Barbara and Dennis.

Iva had a variety of jobs in her career from working in a dental office to being an accountant. Her longest tenure was as a school board and superintendent’s secretary at Andrew School.

Iva was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew. She enjoyed playing the piano (by ear), writing poetry, going to the casino, playing bingo and cards, watching birds, and attending/watching sporting events. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Judy (Gerald) Zehr of Manchester, IA, Barb Kleis of Anamosa, IA, and Dennis (Deb) Heiserman of Calamus, IA; 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Helen Hale. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald on February 2, 1975, brothers Wesley, Howard, Oliver and Willie, and sisters Viola and Grace.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew or the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester.

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

Verena R. Handfelt

Verena R. Handfelt, 103, of Menominee, Illinois, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018, at The Villa at Middleton Village, Middleton, Wisconsin.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Nativity BVM Church at Menominee, with Fr. Stephen Lundgren officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is serving the family.

Visitation will be from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday at the Church, where St. Ann’s Society will recited the rosary at 10:00 a.m.

Verena was born on August 30, 1915 in Menominee Township of Jo Daviess County, Illinois, the daughter of Herman and Mary (Imbus) Handfelt.

She was the oldest resident of Menominee, a life-time member of Nativity BVM Parish and its St. Ann’s Society.

Verena worked at home and on the farm. She did housework for area homes and worked at the Nativity BVM rectory for Fr. Al Fitzgibbons.

Surviving is a brother, Edwin Handfelt of Waunakee, Wisconsin, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Alvitus Handfelt and a sister Magdalen Delaney; sisters-in-law, Lucille Handfelt and Evelyn Handfelt, and a brother-in-law, Harry Delaney.

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