Obituaries Archive

Lulu B. Stewart

Lulu B. Stewart, 80, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on September 19, 2018 at Stonehill Care Center.

Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Hazel Green Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Lulu was born on December 6, 1937 in Raleigh, IL the daughter of Raymond and Edna Lucille (Cowsert) McVay. She married Andy Stewart on May 28th, 1956 in Raleigh, IL. She worked at the Shoe Tree in Hinsdale, IL until retirement.

Lulu’s true love was her husband Andy. They did everything together, even worked side by side for 40 years. Her family was her heart and joy. She absolutely loved the Chicago Bulls and rarely missed watching a game.

She is survived by her daughters Cynthia Feldott, of Dubuque, and Jennifer Bodoh, of Troy. MO. Sisters, Lynn Regan, Margene Martin and Fonda Parker. Grandchildren, Brad Feldott, Brian Feldott, Kelli Feldott, Kasey Godek, Melissa Stewart, Aaron Bodoh, and Jett Bodoh along with 16 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Andy; her parents Raymond and Lucille McVay, Son-in-law Kevin Feldott and a brother T. J. McVay.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established.

The family wishes to thank the nursing staff of Stonehill Care Center, Dr. Chadwick Nachtmann and Hospice of Dubuque for all their wonderful care they gave.

Betty Mae Hines

Betty Mae Hines, age 83, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at her son’s home. To honor Betty’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, September 24, 2018, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Trinity Church, 1701 Rhomberg Avenue, with Rev. Andrew Awotwe-Mensah officiating. To celebrate Betty’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m., until the time of services at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, September 24, 2018, at Holy Trinity Church. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.

Betty was born on March 18, 1935, in Winneshiek County, Iowa, daughter of Harry and Inez Rose (Jahnke) Schutte.

Betty was united in marriage to the love of her life, Donald J. Hines, on May 10, 1952, at the Church of the Nativity in Dubuque. The two were blessed with 24 years, and 5 wonderful children, before Don was called home suddenly on April 22, 1977. Betty was a devoted wife and mother who also put her God given talents to work outside of the home in the publishing and printing industry for several years before finishing her working career as a cashier at the Five Flags Center. Her faith was an integral part of her daily life and Betty was an active and long-time member of Holy Trinity Church. We are deeply saddened at the loss of our wonderful mom, grandma, great-grandma and friend, but take some comfort in the fact that she is now reunited with her beloved husband, Don, and her son, Jeffrey in their new and eternal heavenly home. We will miss you dearly Betty and are grateful for the memories you leave behind for us to treasure.

Those left to cherish Betty’s memory include

her children,
Kathryn (Jeff) Hasley, Ottumwa, IA,
Sandra (Devin) Cline, San Tan Valley, AZ,
Greg (Kelly) Hines, Peosta, IA
and Chris (Donna) Hines, Scottsdale, AZ;

her daughter-in-law,
Janet Hines, Dubuque, IA;

her grandchildren,
Shannon (Jake) Veach, Stacey (Jon Kluck) Hines, Lindsey (Ben) Cooper, Chrystal (Andy) Blauveldt, Seth (Meghan) Hines, Summer (Dustin) Brookhart, Vanessa (Kevin) Forristall, Brandon (Shamica) Hasley, Rachael Hasley, Josh (Danah) Laugeson, Quinn (Gabriel Aguillar) Hines, Corbyn Hines and Dylan Spann;

her 18 great-grandchildren;

and several nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald Hines; a son, Jeffrey Hines; and a sister, Helen Kleinschrodt.

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

Veronica M. Hagemann

Veronica M. Hagemann, 89, of Dyersville, formerly of New Vienna, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Oakcrest Manor, Dyersville.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville where a parish vigil service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Wednesday, September 26th from 9-9:45 a.m. at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 26, 2018, St. Boniface Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Ralph Davis will officiate.

Veronica was born July 20, 1929, in Garnavillo, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Veronica (Berns) Hoeger. She was the second youngest of eight children and received her education at St. Joseph’s school in Garnavillo.

Veronica married John W. Hagemann on May 7, 1952, in St. Joseph’s Church in Garnavillo.

She enjoyed reading, gardening, crocheting, sewing, coloring, crossword puzzles and was a master at cooking & baking. Veronica took great joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren.

Surviving are her five children: Mary Hagemann, Kevin (Diane) Hagemann both of Dyersville, David (Marlene) and James (Deb) Hagemann both of New Vienna, Donna (Rick) Kratz of Peoria, AZ, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, brother: Gerald Hoeger of Garnavillo, in-laws: Inez Hoeger of Prairie Du Chein, WI, Clarence Meyer of Monona, Walter (Irene) Hagemann of San Diego, CA., Inez Hagemann of New Vienna Julius (Betty) Hagemann, Eileen Hagemann both of Dyersville, James Hesselmann of Niwot, CO, LaVerne Hagemann of Tequesta, FL., Kathleen Hagemann of Dubuque; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John in 2013, a son, Philip in infancy, siblings: Herman, Vincent, Martha, Lambert, Loretta, Hoeger, Irma Meyer, in-laws: Urban (Grace) Hagemann, Charles, Joseph and James Hagemann, Cindy Hagemann, Joan Hesselmann, Fritz (Delores) Bierman and Edwin Hagemann.

A special Thank You to Hospice of Dubuque, especially Edna Scherbring and to all the wonderful caregivers who work at Oakcrest Manor for the loving support you gave to Veronica.

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

Marian Lavone Richey

Marian Lavone Richey, 88, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Linn Manor in Marion, IA.

Friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 22, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 22 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 3200 Asbury Rd., Dubuque. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Marian was born on October 18, 1929 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Reinhardt and Helen (Doerr) Schmidt. Marian met and married the love of her life, Rodney William Richey on October 22, 1949 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Dubuque, IA.

Marian enjoyed playing bingo with her daughter Laurie, going to the casino with Dennis and Laurie, eating Godfather’s pizza, shopping, and watching NASCAR Racing (Jeff Gordon was her favorite driver). She devoted her life to caring for her family.

Those left to cherish Marian’s memory include her five children, Diane (Sid) Arnold, Steve (Cindy) Richey, Tom Richey, Dennis Richey, and Laurie (John) Denes; 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren; her siblings, Bud Schmidt and Jannan Hancock; and her sister in law, Ora Schmidt.

Marian was preceded in death by her loving husband Rodney; her parents; her mother in law and father in law; a sister, Helen (Ray) Hintgen; two brothers, Raymond Schmidt and Melvin Schmidt; a sister in law, Vernetta Schmidt; and two brothers in law, Bill Hancock and Raymond Hintgen.

The family would like to thank the staff at Linn Manor Nursing Home and Hospice Compassus.

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

Ronald T. Amundson

Ronald T. Amundson, 93, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at home surrounded by his wife and children.

Join the family for a celebration of life from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 22, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1755 Delhi St., Dubuque. Service at 4 p.m., followed by a celebration of life reception from 5-7pm at the church. Rev. Josh Martyn will officiate. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #6. Hoffmann Schneider Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque is entrusted with arrangements.

Ron was born January 11, 1925 in White Bear Lake, MN, the son of Adolph and Lila (Lapham) Amundson. He married Joan Skogstad on August 4th, 1962 in Eleva, Wisconsin.

Ron was a family man; his wife and children and their lives were his priority. Earlier this year Ron and Joan celebrated fifty-six years of marriage. With the love, care, and support of Joan he become the man that so many people loved and cherished.

He graduated from high school in Excelsior, MN where he excelled in athletics winning multiple state championships in track and field while being a four-sport varsity athlete.
In 1943 he joined the armed forces and was assigned to the Thirteenth Airborne Division 513 Parachute Infantry – where he completed 13 jumps during World War II.

After returning from the service he worked at Amundson Boat Works in White Bear Lake, MN, a family business that built the sailing ships that drove commerce on the “Great Lakes” of the upper Midwest.

Following his service, he became a general contractor in the housing industry in Minnesota. Ron was a salesman for multiple companies and celebrated a 50 plus year career. He had an innate ability to listen and care for his customers as friends and clients first – not just customers.

Ron was an avid sports fan his entire life. An accomplished athlete in his youth he regularly shot his age in golf into his 80’s. He could break 100 with only an 8 iron until his last round.

His love of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Vikings was unbending. He leaves us with being one of the few that have seen an Iowa Rose Bowl win for Iowa, a Chicago Cubs World Series win and multiple Minnesota Viking’s Super Bowl appearances.

He was a volunteer for the Visiting Nurse Association for 19 years and a driver for Duride, providing help to those in need for many years for people in his hometown Dubuque, IA.

Ronald “Ron” Amundson was a great person, father, and friend and he will be missed by his family, friends and all the people he encountered throughout his life.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Joan; 5 children, Greg (Marty)Amundson of Las Vegas, Nevada, Ronald Amundson II of Dubuque, Laurie Paulsen of Dubuque, Kristin (John) Foley of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Jill (Jason) McMurray of Franklin, Tennessee; fourteen grandchildren, two great granddaughters and a brother Bill Amundson of Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Adolph and Lila Amundson and brother Alan Amundson.

A special thank you to the staff at Finley Hospital and the people at Hospice of Dubuque for their loving care and support during his final days. Also, our family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude towards Hoffmann-Schneider for being very accommodating and understanding during this difficult time.

Memorial donations in memory of Ron may be made to Hospice of Dubuque and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

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

Beverly J. Duggan

Beverly J. “Bev” Duggan, 78, of Dubuque, Iowa formerly of Sarasota, FL passed away on September 9th, 2018 at home.

Private family services will be held at a later date in the Cassville Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

On the 2nd day of May 1940, a moonbeam cast Bev’s light far and wide here on earth. Her love and support was given generously among the many kindred spirits she called Friend or Family. Left behind are 5 shooting stars and their comets as she is now the moonshadow. The moon is a loyal companion. It never leaves. It’s always there, watching, steadfast, knowing us in our light and dark moments, changing forever just as we do. Every day it’s a different version of itself. Sometimes weak and wan, sometimes strong and full of light.

Beverly is survived by her children, Cheryl (Dave) Jansen, of East Dubuque, IL, Christy Benton, Dubuque, IA, Curtis Herbst, of Galena, IL, Jodi (Joel) Oss, of Sarasota, FL, Jay Duggan, of Dubuque, IA, her 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, her aunts, Virginia Eudaley, Dubuque, IA, June Silverberg, San Juan Capistrano, CA, her uncle, Arnold “Skip” (Mary) Lang, Dubuque, IA, her niece, Robin (Steve) Welbes Kane, Cedar Rapids, IA, her nephews, Shelby Joseph Welbes, Cedar Rapids, IA, Dawson Peter Williams, Dubuque, IA.

Beverly was preceded in death by her mother and step-father Rachel Lang Fullbright and Delbert Fullbright; her father, Kenneth Foell; one sister Sandra Williams; and a son in infancy, Alois Herbst.

Contributions to Hospice of Dubuque or American Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated in lieu of flowers.

The family would like to thank everyone for the kindness and care shown during this difficult loss. A special thank you goes out to Hospice of Dubuque and Florida Cancer Specialists.

Owen Dean Thorson

Owen Dean Thorson, 78, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at his home in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of Owen’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, September 22, 2018, at First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 P.M. on Friday, September 21, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Graveside services and burial will be held at 1:30 P.M., Sunday, September 23, 2018, at The Cambridge Cemetery, in Cambridge, Iowa, with military honors.

Owen was born on October 14, 1939 in Cambridge, to Eric Selmer and Alice Mae (Nelson) Thorson. He attended high school in Cambridge, graduating in 1957. After graduation, he attended Luther College in Decorah, where he earned a Business degree in 1961. Upon graduation, he served his country in the U.S. Army, receiving an honorable discharge 1963. He then moved to Kansas City, Missouri, and was employed as a district sales representative for Standard Oil. He left Kansas City, and traveled the world for the next two years, visiting 41 countries. Upon his return, Owen worked as an instructor for the Iowa State University speech department, while earning his master’s degree in counseling. In 1974, he moved to Maquoketa, where he worked as a high school guidance counselor for the Maquoketa Community School District. He retired in 2004. Additionally, during the summers, he worked as a Pioneer Hi-Bred seed field inspector supervisor for 36 years.

Owen married Karen Louise Hartley on April 24, 1982 in Dubuque, Iowa.

Owen was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa, Maquoketa Club Optimist International, serving as a past President in 1996, American School Counselors Association, Iowa Counselors Association, serving as a past President from 1984-1985, and the Sons of Norway. His favorite pastime was observing wildlife around Hurstville, following college football, and collecting lightning rod balls.

Those left to honor Owen’s memory include his wife, Karen Thorson of Maquoketa, IA; children, Emily (Robert) Deschner of Palatine, IL, and Eric (Whitney) Thorson of Ankeny, IA; 2 grandchildren, Kara Mae Deschner and Dean Samuel Thorson; a brother, Eric (Marlene) Thorson of Irvine, CA; and sisters, Delores Lewis of Urbandale, IA, and Adelia Heitland of Des Moines, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Bonnie Lou Thorson and Stella Glew.

Memorials may be made to Luther College or Hospice of Jackson County.

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

Ruth M. Argus

Ruth M. Argus, age 73, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew Cemetery, Tennyson. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church.

She was born on April 23, 1945 in Cambria, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Loretta (Leeser) Argus. Ruth attended the St. Andrew grade school in Tennyson, graduated from Potosi High School, and then went on to cosmetology school in Dubuque. She was a beautician for many years, then worked at HyVee and Mercy Medical Center until her retirement.

Ruth lived with her parents for many years in Tennyson, WI, helping care for them until her mother passed in 1981 and her father in 1994; her family will always be grateful for her loving care and assistance with their parents.

Following her time in Tennyson, Ruth moved to Dubuque where she has lived since. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping, especially at Dollar General and Walgreens. Ruth greatly loved her nieces and nephews and was godmother to several of them.

Ruth is survived by three sisters: Judi (Patrick) Sullivan, Charlene Stephens, and Joanne McGuire; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Patzner; a niece, Marti Kay; and two brothers-in-law: Robert “Bob” McGuire and Donald “Dean” Stephens.

In lieu of plants and flowers, a Ruth M. Argus Memorial Fund has been established. The Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory of Potosi is entrusted with her services.

Online condolences: www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com

Delmer E. Scales

Delmer E. Scales, 84, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully on September 16th, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.

According to his wishes, no public visitation or service will be held. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Delmer was born on February 12, 1934 in Monterey, California the son of Edwin and Julia (Patty) Scales. He graduated from Monterey High School and The School of Hard Knocks and enlisted with the United States Marine Corps where he received an honorable discharge.

He was a self-employed drywall contractor. He took every opportunity from the time he was a young man until late in life to participate in athletic endeavors in all forms.
He married Laura Wilson on April 6, 1958 in Pacific Grove, CA.

Some of our earliest memories involve getting wrestled and battered playfully by the almost impossibly large and gnarled hands of a man who hung drywall for his entire life. By the grace of God his great grandchildren have those memories of him also. If you met Del Scales you were given something to remember him by; plastic solar toys from the Dollar Tree, stories of football with John Madden at Cal Poly, incessant flirtation with our grandmother, ears of corn to feed the squirrels in winter or fresh walnuts to feed his grandchildren in fall. He is a man who spent his life building, giving and wrestling.

We never knew our grandfather to rest or quit and we do not suspect he is doing so now. He likely met God with tools in hand and some opinions on what could be fixed around the place. Perhaps he is even coaching Jacob about how to pin the angel in their famous wrestling match.

He is survived by his wife Laura; daughter Stephanie (Tim) O’Connell, sons Steve (Serena) Scales and Scott (Pam) Scales. Grandchildren; Luke (Meghan), Sean (Kendel), Molly (Leo), Patrick, Zach, Sydney (Alex), Sophie (Weston), Sawyer, Shelby (Jake), Sabrina, and Samuel; along with 5 great grandchildren; and Jill Crimmins-Scales.

He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved grandmother and one brother.

Memorials may be given to 24 Hour Care, Hospice of Dubuque or Hillcrest Family Services.

The family wishes to thank 24 Hour Care and Hospice of Dubuque, especially Christine and Cindy.

Lucille M. Hartford

Lucille M. “Lou” Hartford, 93, of Farley, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Oak Crest Manor in Dyersville, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Lou may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 3:30 p.m. and the Farley American Legion Auxiliary service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friends may also call after 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the funeral home.
Services for Lou will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Farley, Iowa, with Rev. Michael Schueller Presiding. Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s cemetery.

Lou was born July 6, 1925 in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of George and Gertrude (Koenig) Frommelt. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Dubuque, Iowa. On August 16, 1943 she was united in marriage to Robert W. Hartford at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death on August 30, 1982.

Lou was a homemaker and caregiver and enjoyed bowling for many years with the Farley Women’s Leagues and playing cards with friends. She loved to see the grandkids and great grandchildren come to visit.

God has given us opportunities to show love to a dear mom who loved us all so well when she was able and strong. Her smiles and laughter and quirky ways and funny words warms our hearts.

She was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish in Farley, Iowa and the Farley American Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by two sons, Michael Hartford of Dubuque, IA, Timothy (Sue) Hartford of Wonewoc, WI; one daughter, Debra (Jerry) Jasper of Farley, IA; one son-in-law, Milo Mueller of Dubuque, IA; 11 grandchildren; Greg (Jeni) Hartford, Gerry (Sherry) Hartford, Jeff (Amber Marie) Hartford, Kathy Pickering, Lisa (Tom) Rubbo, Koleen (Nugene) Parks, Elli Kitto, Josh (Sara) Jasper, Tom (Heidi) Jasper, Doug (Jenny) Jasper; 20 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Lumilda Frommelt of Dubuque, IA; one brother-in-law, Richard Tranel of Monroe, WI; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, John M. Hartford; one daughter, Sharon A. Mueller; one grandson, Gary Hartford, one great grandson, Michael Hartford; daughter-in-law, Jayne Hartford; three brothers, Donald (Mildred) Frommelt, Art (Dorothy) Frommelt, and George Frommelt; five sisters, Marcella (Nick) Behnke, Ruth (Herman) Behnke, Bernice (Earl) Kiefer, Madonna Tranel and Marie Frommelt.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque.

The family would like to thank the staff at Oak Crest Manor for all their loving care and support they gave to mom.

Online condolences may be sent to www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

James Gronau

James Gronau, 60, of Dubuque, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 14, 2018, of natural causes.

According to his wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements are entrusted to Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque.

Jim was born September 14, 1958 in Dubuque, the son of Walter and Elizabeth “Betty” (Burns) Gronau. In 1977, he graduated from Hempstead High School. He married Jackie Schoenauer on September 22, 2012 at Eagle Point Park.

Jim was employed at Tri State Quality Metals, and most recently at A.Y. MacDonald.

Our Jim was a man of many talents who was loved by many. His enthusiasm for life was contagious. He was always there to help family or a friend. He knew no strangers and made everyone around feel comfortable and smile.

Jim loved fishing and gardening, he was the family comedian-often cracking himself up with his own jokes, a master of glass and metal works, refurbishing and recycling everything old-his vision allowed him to see something new and his skills enabled him to make something new from those items. He loved to cook and can his gardens’ treasures. If you asked him, he was a master chef as well.

Jim is survived by his wife, Jackie; his step-children, Jessica “Jessie” Loewen, Cory (Amy) Kamm, and Cheryl Kamm; his grandchildren, Emma Loewen, and Gaby, Maliek, and Dustin; his siblings, Candy (Jim) Nelson, Mary Ann (Jim) Dausener, Debbie (Lyn) Knight, Shelley (Greg) Goeppner, Dedee (Tom) Cosgrove, and Dave (Terri) Gronau; his siblings-in-law, Sandy Gronau, Vickie (Bruce) Wagner, Eugene Welter, and Bobbie Lynch; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Joe, Herm, and many others.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother Fred; his sister-in-law Becky Welter; and his parents-in-law, Bob and June Schoenauer.

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

Our hearts are so heavy, and we were not ready for you to leave. “Fly with the angels, pilgrim”

Robert J. Wernke

Robert J. Wernke, 78, of Dyersville passed away at home on Friday, September 14, 2018.

Visitation will be held from 3 – 7 pm Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville. Visitation will continue Thursday from 9 – 10 am at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Dennis Quint will officiate.

Bob was born February 8, 1940, in Holy Cross the son of John and Odelia (Zewen) Wernke. He married Janet K. Middlekauff on February 7, 1970, in Anamosa, Iowa. Bob worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years under Union Local 234.

Survivors include his children: Angela (Matthew) Trenkamp of Iowa City, Brian (Kristen) Wernke of Farley and Sara (Brad) Slater of Cedar Rapids; 9 grandchildren: Elizabeth, Anna, Brayden, Brynnleigh, Brooklynn, Brevyn, Max, Jackson and Daisy; siblings: Marian (Thomas) Noblit of Loretto, TN, David (Bernie) Wernke of Worthington, Joan Klein of Durango and Ruth (Rick) Ruden of Hudson, IA, a brother-in-law, James (Clare) Middlekauff of Orlando, FL, and several nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Janet in 2017, one son, Douglas Wernke in 2012, parents-in-law: John and Elizabeth Middlekauf, a brother, Roger (Anna Mae) Wernke, and a brother-in-law, Don Klein.

Memorials are preferred to St. Francis Xavier Basilica.

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

Constance J. Breitbach

Constance J. “Connie” Breitbach, 68, of Cascade Iowa passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at 4:55 a.m., at Monticello Nursing and Rehab Center in Monticello, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Connie may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, September 16, 2018 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa. There will be a Cascade American Legion Auxiliary service held at 5:00 p.m. and a wake service held at 7:30 p.m. Friends may also call from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the funeral home.

Services for Connie will be held Monday, September 17, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa with Rev. Aloysius Vorwald presiding. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa.

Connie was born June 2, 1950 in Monticello, Iowa. She is the daughter of Eugene and Dorothy (Ruley) Picray. Connie received her education in the Monticello area schools. On February 17, 1968 she was united in marriage to Gerald “Fritz” Breitbach at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello, Iowa. She was employed at Georgia Pacific in Monticello until her retirement in 2011.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed playing cards, visiting casino’s, cooking, baking and especially canning foods. She loved taking bus trips to the many area casino’s.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald Breitbach of Cascade, IA; two sons, Joe (Stacie) Breitbach of Monticello, IA and Steve (Amy) Breitbach of Ankeny, IA; three grandchildren; Clint, Zach, and Ava: one brother, Ron (Jane) Picray of Monticello, IA; one sister, Judy (Duane) Sternhagen of Hopkinton, IA; and three sisters-in-law, Sharon “Potts” Meyer of East Dubuque, IL, Lois (Rick) Scott of Epworth, IA and Vickie (Stu Hetherington) Holub of Mesa, AZ.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Eugene Picray Jr., and one sister, Marlene Moats.

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

Sarah J. Current

Sarah J. Current, 82, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Friday morning, September 14, 2018, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of Sarah’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.

Sarah Jane Treadwell was born on July 1, 1936 in Waynesboro, Tennessee to Samuel Grady and Josie (Brown) Treadwell. She was a 1954 graduate of Waynesboro High School and then attended Austin Peay College in Clarksville, Tennessee where she met her future husband, James “Jim” Current Jr. who was stationed in the military at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. They were married on December 23, 1955 in Waynesboro, Tennessee. To this union two children were born, Thomas Randy and Linda.

Sarah was a homemaker and bookkeeper for her husband’s business, Jim Current Plastering in Maquoketa. She most notably had worked as the Deputy Clerk for the Clerk of Courts at the Jackson County Courthouse in Maquoketa for over 18 years.

Sarah enjoyed flowers, gardening and volunteering at Ohnward Fine Arts Center in Maquoketa. She loved spending time with her family and was especially proud of each of her grandchildren.

Those left to honor Sarah’s memory include her husband, James “Jim” Current of Maquoketa, IA; children, Randy (Joan) Current of Clinton, IA, and Linda (Tom) Stewart of Preston, IA; a sister Dorothy Sainsbury of Lawrenceburg, TN; and 3 grandchildren Andrew Stewart, Matthew Current and Anna Current. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to Ohnward Fine Arts Center in Maquoketa, Jackson County Health Foundation, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Amy Louise Oppenheimer

Amy Louise Oppenheimer, age 52, died Sunday, September 9, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals after a brief illness.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 19, at 10:30 am at St. Columbkille Church in Dubuque. Visitation will be begin that day at 9:00 am, in the church.

Amy was born September 19, 1965, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Robert and Judith Oppenheimer. She attended school at both Franklin and Audubon, participated in Special Olympics, and worked at Area Residential Care and Goodwill Industries.

For all who knew Amy,
you’ll remember her wit and charm with a sly grin,
her sense of style with a wide eye,
her compassion with a wet kiss,
her love of country music with a “ye-ha,”
and her sense of adventure with an “Amy story.”
How good life is that God creates us in so many varied ways.

Surviving are her brother Eric; brother Todd (wife Rita) of Edwards, Colorado; sister Carey (husband Dan Lange) of East Dubuque, Illinois; and her nieces and nephews whom Amy called her own: Jenna Oppenheimer; and Adrienne (friend Luis), Nick, R.J. (wife Ashley), Peter (friend Kaitlyn), Sam, Jerry (wife Miranda), Greg (friend Lindsey), and Grace Lange.

Amy was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Judith, and her grandparents John and Myrtle Oppenheimer and Hubert and Hazel Hume, who loved her completely.

Thank you to friends and extended family at Franklin and Audubon, Area Residential Care, Special Olympics, Iowa Department of Human Services, Goodwill, and Sunnycrest Manor. You have “done all things well” (Mark 7:37).

An Amy L. Oppenheimer Memorial has been established.
The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque, Ill. Is serving the family. ©