Obituaries Archive

Alfred J. Kerkenbush

Alfred J. Kerkenbush, age 93, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 9:50 p.m. on Monday, July 30, 2018, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. To honor Al’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, August 3, 2018, at St. Columbkille’s Church, 1230 Rush Street, with Rev. Thomas J. McDermott officiating. To celebrate Al’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be a parish wake service held at 4:30 p.m. Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens, where full military rites will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.

Al was born on May 15, 1925, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, son of William L. and Adeline (Meoska) Kerkenbush.

Alfred Kerkenbush died peacefully with his brother, Roger, by his side . He was a fiercely loyal man deeply dedicated to his family and Catholic faith. Coming from modest beginnings, the eldest boy in a family of 7 hailing from Tennyson, Wisconsin. He answered his call to service in World War II as a member of the U.S Navy. He then met and married Erma Margan, his devoted and loving wife of 63 years before her passing in 2010. Al and Erma had 7 children together (Shirley, Tommy, Patty, Denise, Donna, Julie and Sarah). While Tommy passed in his infancy, the six girls grew to be beautiful adults, each with families of their own totaling 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Al’s daughters and other family members were in Dubuque when he passed. He worked at the Dubuque Packing House, retiring after over 40 years of service. He enjoyed time on and near the Mississippi whether it was helping to build and maintain The Margan Family Cottage, driving his speedboat, teaching all his girls to water ski or fishing on her shores. He lived in Dubuque for 70 years, spending most of those, raising his family on Levi Street where he enjoyed time outside feeding and watching the birds, in his workshop and doing projects around the house. He was an avid CUBS fan! He was often heard, especially in his later years, expressing deep gratitude for all the gifts God bestowed upon him. He is so deeply loved by so many. He was truly the rock upon which his family was built. He will be dearly missed. His family will forever be grateful for his love as that was one thing that never wavered as life presented its many challenges. Rest In Peace Dad, Brother, Grandpa, Great Grandpa and Uncle. We love and thank you.

Those left to cherish Al’s memory include

his 6 daughters,
Shirley (John) Copeland, Sumter, SC,
Patricia “Patti Jo” Hodge, Akron, OH,
Denise (David) Parochetti, LeClaire, IA,
Donna (Michael) O’Brien, McHenry, IL,
Julie Stumpf, Iowa City, IA
and Sara (Eric) Fisher, Ridgecrest, CA;

11 grandchildren,
Laura Bellcase, Craig (Kristin) Parisot, Rachel Stumpf, Calla (Matt) Parochetti-Poulter, Kyle Parochetti, Alyssa (Brian) Jones, Megan Hodge, Aaron and Alex O’Brien, and Ivan and Shane Fisher;

6 great-grandchildren,
Leah, Jake, Jackson, Conner, Avery and Cora;

and his siblings,
Roger (Frankie) Kerkenbush, Monroe, MI
and Marie Capesius, Key West, IA.

Al was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Erma Kerkenbush; a son, Thomas “Tommy” Kerkenbush; a granddaughter, Samantha Stumpf; 3 sisters, Virginia “Ginny” (Jim) Droessler, Eileen (Harlan) Droeszler and Betty (Calvin) Lindecker; a brother, Gerald “Gerry” Kerkenbush; and a brother-in-law, Paul Capesius.

Al’s family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Finley Hospital, and Eagle Point Place, for all of their wonderful care and support during these difficult days.

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

Sharon E. Lason

Sharon E. Lason, 77, Dubuque, IA, formerly Twin Cities, MN passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 11:51p.m. in Dubuque, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 3rd, 2018 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Rev. Steven Rosonke officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 4:00 p.m. family and friends may also gather after 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church until time of mass.

Sharon was born on June 13, 1941 in Port Crane, NY to William and Edna (Kinney) Moslin. She earned her LPN at the age of 40 and went on to get her associates degree in Nursing to become an RN.

She married Edward Lason in 1959, they later divorced in 1974.

Sharon worked several places as an RN with many diverse roles. One of the most memorable was as a correctional/jail nurse.

She became a Master Gardner at the age of 75 in Dubuque County. Sharon was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and was a member of St. Anthony Church in Dubuque.

Sharon was an avid gardener, especially herbs and flowers. Sharon loved animals, especially her beloved Duke and all of the hummingbirds that would visit her gardens. She was a volunteer at the humane society in Dubuque. Sharon’s other passion was shopping and browsing for great deals. She would often shop with her partner in crime, and beloved friend Faye Herrig. Sharon travelled back to New York and enjoyed visiting her family there. She enjoyed visiting with her sister Mavis and eating a great meal on the river together.

She is survived by her children, Michelle Lason, of Carver, MN, Jon (Claire) Lason, of Detroit Lakes, MN, Phil Lason, of Maplewood, MN, Tim (Ana) LaSonne, of St. Paul, MN, Kristen (Darren) Heimbuch, of Dubuque, IA. Grandchildren: Jacob (Crystal) LaPlante, Nadine (Ryan) Hayes, Amanda King, Vanessa (Dan) Schultz, Brianna (David) Lason, Eyan (Lauren) Lason, Casey Lason, Alicia (Kiel) Lason, Katie LaSonne, Natalie LaSonne, Kimberly LaSonne, Logan LaSonne, Katherine Heimbuch, and Mary Heimbuch. Great Grandchildren: Pierce LaPlante, Jonas Wik, Angelo King, Alyssa Weierke, Annastasia King, Simon Schultz, Jack Bistodeau, and Khole Bistodeau. One sister Mavis Olenski of Melbourne, FL.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters; Alice Vargo and Betty Jenks; brothers; Andy Maslin, William (Billy) Maslin, and David Maslin.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Ron Schope, Dr. Greg White, Ennoble Staff, Hospice of Dubuque, especially Edna, as well as the many care givers from the healthcare institutions around Dubuque.

Ruth A. Goffinet

Ruth A. Goffinet, 77, of Benton, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 3, 2018, at St. Patrick’s Church in Benton with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Thursday at St. Patrick’s Church where the parish wake service will be at 2:45 p.m. Friends may also call from 9-10:15 a.m. Friday at the church before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Benton is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth was born on October 15, 1940, in Benton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph and Veronica (Hoppenjan) Baxter. She graduated from Benton High School in 1958. Ruth married Donald Goffinet on April 29, 1961, at St. Patrick’s Church in Benton. He proceeded her in death on May 6, 2003. She worked at Dunn & Bradstreet in Dubuque from 1958 to 1962 and then at Benton State Bank until 2004 when she retired.

Ruth was a member of the Council of Catholic Women at St. Patrick’s Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren who were her greatest joy.

Survivors include her daughter, Jo “Jodi” Goffinet, of Madison; her sons, Gerald (Greta) Goffinet, of Green Bay, and James Goffinet, of Benton; a brother, Joseph “Mick” (Mary Jane) Baxter, of Benton; and five grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Emilee and Madison Goffinet, of Green Bay, and Kelsie and Bradley Goffinet, of Benton.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Kathleen Parker.

A Ruth A. Goffinet Memorial Fund has been established.

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

Dorothy M. Heim

Dorothy M. Heim, 84, of 10140 Key West Drive, Dubuque, died July 27, 2018 in her home.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 3rd at St. Joseph Catholic Church Key West. Family and friends may gather after 9:00 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Pilot Knob Cemetery, rural Galena, Illinois. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, IA is in charge of arrangements.

She was born on October 10, 1933, in Mechanicsville, Iowa, daughter of Edward and Pauline (Spencer) Sheber. She married Clifford J. Heim on August 4, 1956 in Immaculate Conception church in Cedar Rapids, and they lived in Dubuque from then on.

Dorothy graduated from Lisbon High School, Lisbon, Iowa in 1951. She worked at Insurance Companies and Turner Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids. After marriage she was a “stay at home” mom for 19 years, then worked in Admitting at Xavier Hospital for seven years and Nursing Service at Mercy Medical Center for 12 years.

Dorothy loved working on her genealogy, reading, arts and crafts, crocheting, quilting and traveling on vacations with her daughter, Jane, and her sister, Mary, and niece Debbie Hagerty, many of them doing genealogy. A high point was standing before the very altar her great great great grandparents were married in 1796 in the Parish Church of Llanelian in the County of Anglessey in Wales.

Surviving are her husband Cliff; three daughters, Mary Catherine (Rob) Blok, of Sumter, South Carolina, Jane Heim, of Boise, Idaho, Sara (Jeff) Levin, of Armada, Michigan; two sons David Heim, of Carpenterville, Illinois, and Paul Heim, of Boise, Idaho. 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; a sister, Mary (Fred) Thielen, of Bellevue, and a brother, Robert (Karen) Sheber, of Guttenberg; a sister-in-law, Charlotte (Charles) Ronek, of New Vienna, IA, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Mark Heim, two brothers, Edward S. Sheber and William Sheber, and a sister, JoAnn Robinson.

Mom fought a courageous battle with cancer and died as gracefully as she lived. She was surrounded by family members as she left this life. She will be truly missed by all of us who love her so dearly.

Our family wishes to express our sincere gratitude to both Mercy Homecare and especially Hospice of Dubuque who have guided us through this difficult journey.

Memorial donations may be given to Hospice of Dubuque in Dorothy Heim’s name.

You may leave online condolences at www.leonardfuneralhome.com

William F. Skemp

William F. (Bill) Skemp, 79, of Dubuque, IA, died Saturday July 28, 2018 at home from natural causes. Services will be at 10:30 am, Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Resurrection Church, with Father Gibbs officiating. Private Family Burial Services will be at a later date. Friends may call from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Resurrection Church, 4300 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, where there will be a scripture wake service at 6:30 p.m. Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is entrusted with arrangements.

Bill was born June 21, 1939 in Dubuque, son of Frederick and Marie (Reinker) Skemp. He married Patricia Leonard on August 14, 1965 at St. Joseph’s Church, Elkader, IA. Bill graduated from Holy Trinity Grade School (1953), Loras Academy (1957) and Loras College (1961). He attained his CPA certificate in 1963 while working as an accountant with Price Waterhouse in Chicago. He returned to Dubuque in 1964 to be an accountant with Telegraph Herald/Woodward Communications.

In April of 1955 Bill became a newspaper carrier for Telegraph Herald. With the exception of his time with Price Waterhouse, he was associated with Telegraph Herald/Woodward Communications until May of 2012. During that 59 year span he was a carrier, circulation clerk, sports reporter, accountant, Treasurer, President/COO, Secretary, Vice Chair, Chair/CEO, and Board member.

Bill believed in giving back to the community. He served on the boards of a number of non-profit and charitable organizations during his career. He was active on the United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States for many years, serving on a number of committees as well as being chair of the Board of Trustees. He also served on the following boards: Dubuque Museum of Art (Treasurer); Dubuque Symphony Orchestra (President); Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (Chair); Loras College National Alumni Board; Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Garden; Junior Achievement of the Tri-States; Salvation Army Advisory Board; Little Cloud Girl Scouts Council (Treasurer).

Bill was most grateful for the education he received at Loras College. In addition to his service on the Loras National Alumni Board, Bill worked on the “Dubuque Appeal” and served as chair or co-chair of that fund raising effort on two occasions. He enjoyed meeting with the Loras presidents on a regular basis to discuss Loras and its future. Bill was also active with other classmates in organizing the reunions for his Loras Academy class of 1957 every five years. Bill’s role was to keep track of addresses and to send out mailing and emails.

Surviving are his wife Patricia; two sons, Dan (Shelley) Skemp of North Liberty, IA and Steve (Kathy) Skemp of Asbury, IA; a daughter, Kathleen (Curt) Zimmermann of Meridianville, AL; a sister-in-law, Jo Ellen Leonard of Wilmington, NC; seven grandchildren, Kelsey, Haley and Abbie Skemp; Roark and Natalie Skemp; and Claire and Leo Zimmerman. He is also survived by a brother Fred (Dianne) Skemp of Dubuque; four sisters, Mary Ann (Norm) Hoerstmann of rural Hazel Green, WI, Janet (Jim) Neyens of Cedar Park, TX, Jean (Paul) Wienecke of Milton, PA and Dianne (Tom) Bradley of Montgomery, AL.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers in infancy, James and John, and a brother Tom.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Loras College, The Dubuque Symphony Orchestra or other charities Bill was involved with.

Arthur W. Imbus

Arthur W. “Art” Imbus, 78, of Menominee, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, surrounded by his wife and family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Nativity BVM Church at Menominee, with Fr. Dean Smith officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, with military honors accorded by members of East Dubuque American Legion Post # 787.

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 held at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will also be from 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. on Thursday at the Church. Members of American Legion Post # 787 will meet at the funeral home at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Art was born on March 3, 1940 near Menominee, the son of Henry and Mary (Vogt) Imbus. He was united in marriage to Diane Weed on September 20, 1975 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dubuque. Art served in the Army in the Panama Canal Zone.

He was employed at St. Regis Paper Co., Georgia Pacific, and later Colorbox from where he retired after 35 years of service. Art enjoyed playing a good game of Euchre and playing Euchre on the computer, trips to the Dog Track, listening to Elvis and was currently Chaplain of East Dubuque American Legion Post # 787. He served for many years on the Funeral Honors Detail. A member of Nativity BVM Parish and a former member of United Steel Workers Local # 1861.

Surviving is his wife Diane; his siblings, Mary Agnes Melssen of Potosi, WI, Herb Imbus of Menominee, Bob (Marian) Imbus of Luana, IA, Don (Rose) Imbus of Menominee, Doris (Bob) Watkins of Springfield, MO, Jim (fiancée, Nancy Miller) Imbus of Menominee, Joyce (Pat) Powers of Dubuque, IA, Dan (Linda) Imbus of Menominee, and Nancy Roepke of East Dubuque; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mary and a brother Gerald “Jerry” Imbus.

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

Sr. Mary Enid Lodding

Sister Mary Enid Lodding, BVM (Enid), 91, of 1130 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died on Friday, July 27, 2018, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 9-10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 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 Mary Enid was an elementary teacher in Muscatine, Davenport and Iowa City, Iowa, where she also served as a pastoral minister at the Catholic Student Center. She taught in elementary schools in Chicago, Rock Island, and East Moline, Ill.; Chattanooga, Tenn.; Seattle, Wash.; and Portland, Ore. She was a pastorate associate in Arlington Heights, Ill., and the director of religious education in Addison, Ill.

She was born in Chicago on March 14, 1927, to Edward and Lillian Lenick Lodding. She entered the BVM congregation Sept. 8, 1944, from St. Joseph Parish, Chicago. She professed first vows on March 19, 1947, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1952.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Lillian Kissane and Loretta Cassidy. She is survived by nieces and nephews and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 73 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.

Miller Funeral Home, East Dubuque, IL., is in charge of arrangements.

Edward V. Egan

Edward V. Egan, age 90, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 5:08 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Stonehill Care Center, surrounded by his loving family. To honor Ed’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at St. Anthony’s Church, 1880 Saint Ambrose Street, with Rev. Steven J. Rosonke officiating. To celebrate Ed’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m., until the time of services at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at St. Anthony’s Church. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Dubuque Post #6. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.

Ed was born on June 17, 1928, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Edward L. and Hope (Dolan) Egan.

Ed was a proud life-long Dubuquer, who honorably served his country with the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War. He was a hard-working and committed employee who earnestly put his talents to use with the City of Dubuque as a Surveyor Chief for over 30 years, until his well earned retirement had finally arrived. Ed gratefully found the love of his life, Alice O’Brien, and made her his bride, on October 22, 1955, at St. Patrick’s Church. Their union was truly blessed with 62 wonderful years together, and 6 adored children. Ed and Alice were always very active and could often be seen out and about taking relaxing walks or hikes with their beloved 4 legged friends. He was also quite an outdoorsman; never passing up the opportunity to spend the day hunting for a trophy buck, casting a line in hopes of catching a keeper, or simply taking a ride on his bicycle in search of a little serenity. Ed was a very patriotic man who always enjoyed getting together with his friends, and fellow comrades, at the American Legion to swap stories and shuffle a few hands of cards. He was also a voracious reader who continually delighted in sharing the knowledge he had obtained with family and friends. His faith was an important aspect of Ed’s life also and he was a faithful and active member of St. Anthony’s Church for many years. Above all though, Ed’s family meant the world to him and spending time with Alice, the children, and the grandchildren, brought him more joy to his heart than all of his other activities combined. We are deeply saddened today at the loss of such a great man, and the patriarch of our family, but find some comfort in the fact that he is now at peace, free of the physical ailments which have plagued him these past few months while unfortunately keeping him from doing many of the things he enjoyed so much. We love you Ed, we will miss you, and now definitely look forward to the day we will be reunited again in our Heavenly home.

Those left to cherish Ed’s memory include

his loving wife,
Alice Egan, Dubuque, IA;

his children,
Anne Powell, Dubuque, IA,
Joe (Karin) Egan, Park Ridge, IL,
Karen Egan, Dubuque, IA
and Brian Egan, Dubuque, IA;

4 grandchildren,
Shanna Powell, Matthew Egan, Bradford Egan and Gregory Egan;

5 great-grandchildren,
Madeleine, Oliver, Sage, Niya and Willow Powell;

2 great great-grandchildren,
Alyza and Lilyanna Powell;

and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; twin girls in infancy; a sister, Anna Mae Egan; and 2 brothers, Pat and Glenn Egan.

Ed’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Stonehill, and Hospice of Dubuque, for all of their wonderful care and support.

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

Michael A. McDermott

Michael A. McDermott, 86, of Epworth, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his daughter Julie Urbain’s home in Farley, on July 29, 2018.

Friends and relatives of Mike may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa where a wake service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friends may also call after 9 a.m. Thursday, August 2, 2018 at the funeral home.=

Mass of Christian burial for Mike will be held Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Epworth, Iowa, with Rev. Phil Kruse presiding and his brother, Rev. Joseph McDermott SVD, concelebrating and full military honors will be afforded by the Epworth American Legion John White Post #650. Burial will be held at a later date.

He was born September 14, 1931 in Bankston, Iowa, son of Ambrose and Ruth (White) McDermott. He received his education from Bankston and graduated from Divine Word High School in Epworth, IA. Mike served in the United States Marine Corp with the First Amphibious Battalion – First Marine Division during the Korean War.

On September 13, 1955 he was united in marriage to Lois J. McQuillen at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Epworth, IA. She preceded him in death on January 10, 2001. Mike worked for the Dubuque Packing Company for 19 years, and drove School Bus for Western Dubuque Schools. Mike and Lois opened the Bobcat Drive-In, in Epworth in 1973.

He was a member of St. Patrick’s Parish in Epworth, IA, Epworth American Legion John White Post #650 and the Epworth Fire Department.

He is survived by two sons, Joseph (Patricia) McDermott of Morrison CO, Gerald (Jolene) McDermott of Castle Rock CO; and two daughters, Julie (Mark) Urbain of Farley IA and Jodi (Mark) Naig of Waterloo WI; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; one sister, Bea (Richard) Soens of Dubuque; three brothers, Rev Joseph McDermott and Patrick (Patricia) McDermott both of Epworth, and Linus (Shirley) McDermott of Cascade; six sister-in-laws, Dorothy McDermott of Menominee IL, Maureen McDermott of Manchester MO, Joann Delany of Cascade, Carol Houtaker of Benton WI, Judy McQuillen of Dyersville, Sharon (Joe) McAuillife of Epworth; four brother-in-laws, David Raab, Jim (Shelia) McQuillen, Tom (Joyce) McQuillen of Omaha NB and Joe (Corrine) McQuillen of Epworth.

He was preceded in death by his wife Lois, daughter Joni McDermott, his parents Ambrose and Ruth McDermott and his father and mother in-laws Joe and Hazel McQuillen. Also preceding Mike in death were four brothers, Jerry, Thomas, Tony, and Chuck McDermott; three sisters, Mary Joan Ernst, Helen Ann Kramer and Frances Raab; six brother-in-laws, Jim Ernst, Don Kramer, Richard and Patrick McQuillen, Frank Delany, John Houtaker; and three sister-in-laws, Erica McDermott, Dorothy and Joyce McQuillen.

The McDermott family wants to say a special thank-you to the McDermott and McQuillen families (especially Rev. Joseph McDermott), friends, and Hospice of Dubuque (especially Edna “Nancy”).

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

Gerald A. Anstoetter

Gerald A. “Jerry” Anstoetter, 89, of Farley, Iowa passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 27th, 2018.
Friends and relatives may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2018 at Reiff Funeral Home in Farley where a wake service will be held at 1:30 p.m., the Farley Volunteer Fire Department will meet in a body at 6:00 p.m., the Legion Auxiliary will meet in a body at 6:45 p.m., the Farley American Legion Post #656 services will be held at 7:00 p.m. and the Farley Knights of Columbus Council #2001 rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m.

A mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday, July 31st at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Farley with his grandson, Rev. Don Anstoetter presiding and Rev. Phil Kruse concelebrating. Burial will be held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery with full military honors afforded by the Farley American Legion Post #656.

Jerry was born on December 3, 1928, in Farley, Iowa, son to Ben and Lydia (Kramer) Anstoetter. Jerry attended East Scott School #6 in rural Farley through eighth grade. He attended St. Joseph’s High School and later completed his GED while in the service. Jerry was united in marriage to Mary Eileen “Monie” Blazek on June 22, 1957 at Sacred Heart Church in Reilly Ridge, Iowa.

Following his time at St. Joseph’s, he hauled cream, baled hay, and worked for farmers in the Farley area. He served in the Korean War from 1950-1954 as a heavy equipment operator building runways for the Air Force. When he returned home from Korea, he worked construction for Conlon and later worked for Merle Tobin Construction. In 1966, Jerry bought into Tobin Construction and in 1970 he began Anstoetter Construction. In 1992, he sold the business to his son, but continued to stay active in the construction scene up until the day he died.

Jerry was very involved in the community of Farley throughout his life. He served as one of the original Farley Park Board members, a member of St. Joseph’s Parish, the Farley Fire Department, St. Joseph’s Parish Council, a member of the Farley City Council, and a member of the American Legion Post #656 and Knights of Columbus Council #2001. While being active with the Legion, he was instrumental in implementing the Avenue of the Flags at St. Joseph’s Parish Cemetery. Jerry enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Monie, three children: Tom (Margaret) of St. Louis, Mo., Dick (Bev) of Farley, and Julie (Luke) Merfeld of Peosta, IA; twelve grandchildren: Emily (Tim Schmalz) Anstoetter, Mary (Mark) Decker, Fr. Don Anstoetter, Doug Anstoetter, Nick (Emily) Knepper, Katie (Adam) Moltzan, Robbie (Lauren) Anstoetter, Tony (Maria Brown) Anstoetter, Erica (Damien) Fries, Kelsey, Brynn, and Gabrielle Merfeld; eleven great-grandchildren; siblings: John (Joan) Anstoetter of Dubuque, IA, Mildred Koehler of Decatur, IL; sisters-in-law: Janann (Ken) Krapfl of Monticello, IA, Shirley (Clete) Maiers of Dubuque, and Sherry Blazek of New Hampton, IA and brother-in-law Jack (Diane) Blazek of Lawler, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ben and Lydia and in-laws Tony and Mildred Blazek, brothers Charles, Bernard, and Donald, sisters, Marian (John) Bell, Esther (Fran) Joyce, Sister Marirose Anstoetter RSM, Alice (Gene) Wieser; sisters-in-law, Caroline Anstoetter, Vi Anstoetter, Doris Anstoetter, brothers-in-law, Mike Blazek, and three children in infancy; Linda, Michael, and William.

A Gerald A. Anstoetter memorial fund has been established

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

John J. Hazer

John Joseph Hazer, 44, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at his home in Maquoketa from Congestive Heart Failure under the care of Hospice of Jackson County.

Friends and Family may gather in remembrance of John on Friday, August 3, 2018, from 4 to 7 P.M. at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Graveside services and Burial will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Otter Creek, Iowa. Cremation has taken place.

John Joseph Hazer was born on June 26, 1974 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Harlan and Doris (Flenker) Hazer. He was a 1993 graduate of Maquoketa Community High School.

Growing up on a farm at Otter Creek he loved farm life. Doing chores, milking cows, driving a tractor or hauling grain. He also drove semi for several area trucking companies.

Those left to honor his memory include his three sons, Jacob, Jarod and Jordan, all of TN; his mother, Doris Hazer of Maquoketa, IA; brothers, Brian (Jen) Hazer of Bernard, IA, and Dave (Kim) Hazer of Maquoketa, IA; nieces and nephew, Morgan and Faith Hazer of Bernard, IA, Colton Hazer of DeWitt, IA, and Kailie Hazer of Davenport, IA; his uncle and aunts, Al and Lois Hazer of AR, Darlene Cook of Maquoketa, IA, and Mary Kay Flenker of Maquoketa, IA; and many cousins.

He was preceded in death his maternal grandparents Woody and Florence Flenker, paternal grandparents Clarence and Elda Hazer, infant aunt Joan Hazer, uncles Roger Flenker, Richard “Dick” Flenker and Allan Cook, and his father Harlan Hazer on May 2, 2018.

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

Melvin J. Loes

Melvin J. “Moon” Loes, 95, of Dubuque passed away Wednesday July 25, 2018 at home with his family by his side. Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon Monday July 30, 2018 at The Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road with Fr. Douglas Loecke officiating. Entombment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery with full military honors accorded by American Legion Post #6. Friends and family may call from 9:00 am until the time of services Monday at the funeral home.

Moon was born on July 13, 1923 in Dubuque the son of Nicholas and Lena (Wethor) Loes. He volunteered for service in the United States Army Air Corps in 1943 and arrived in England on Nov. 23, 1944. On his second mission his B 17 crew lost two of four engines and made an emergency landing in France. He went on to complete 27 missions until his discharge on Dec. 26, 1945. He returned to Dubuque and married Georgeanne Koeff on February 18, 1946.

He worked as a truck driver and milk man for area dairies including Oakland Dairy, Hilldale Dairy and Swiss Valley Dairy. He also worked as a school bus driver and lastly worked at Lacoma Golf Course keeping the golf carts running.

Moon was an early member of the Key West Fire Department and achieved the rank of Assistant Chief, he was also a member of the American Legion Post #6 and was on one of the first Honor Flights to Washington DC.

He is survived by his three children Ken (Gwen) Loes of Geneva, IL Sue Manternach of Cascade and Mona Manternach of Dubuque, a former son-in-law Greg Manternach, twelve grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents his wife Georgeanne on March 14, 2015, three brothers Leonard, Joseph and Carl and a sister Rita (Ralph) Linden.

In lieu of flowers a Melvin “Moon” Loes memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to thank the staff at Eagle Point Place especially Sara, Brandy, Kim, and Jean, and Dr Mark Moore and Dr. Eric Engelman and their staff along with Hospice of Dubuque for all the compassion and care.

Eleanor J. Jach

Eleanor Jean (Cousins) Jach, 85 died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital.

Friends may greet the family Tuesday, July 31, 2018 from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 1199 Main Street, with a memorial service to be held at 11 a.m. Burial of the cremated remains will be at a later date in the family plot in Grandview Cemetery, Fayette, Iowa, with a prayer service held privately by the family. Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1640 Main Street, is assisting the family.

Eleanor was born August 8, 1932, eldest daughter of Roscoe E. and Lena (Starr) Cousins. She graduated from the Fayette Community Schools at age 16 and began work immediately as secretary in the Fayette County Extension Office.

Eleanor married James R. Jach on February 10, 1951. To this marriage five children were born, Cheryl, James, Brian, Michael and Rebecca. They divorced in 1986.

Eleanor was a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Dubuque since 1963, and served seventeen years as church secretary, from 1980 until her retirement in 1997. She enjoyed her membership in the U.M.W. groups, especially the Busy Bees; and helping prepare for the Rummage Sales. She loved the beauty of the church itself, and its people.

Eleanor especially enjoyed all family get-togethers. She liked working with family history, reading, traveling, and keeping in touch with classmates and relatives.

Surviving are her children, Cheryl (Dan) Dolter, of Dubuque and their children, Lena, Amanda and her husband (Bradley Johnson), Louis (Brandie) and his daughter, Zoey, and Anthony (Nichole) Jach; James K. (Ann) Jach, of Dubuque and daughter Sara Cookson and her son Christopher; Brian Jach, of Janesville, WI and daughter Alisha Jones and her sons Collin and Devon Jones and Brian’s son, Aaron (Jessica) Jach, and their children Reagan and Quillen; Michael (Pamela) Jach, of West Des Moines, IA and daughter, Miranda Jach; and Rebecca Harris, of Lisbon, IA and her children Brenton, Brittanie, Benjamin and Brookelyn Bocher; two sisters, Maxine (Dale) Skinner, of Princeton, IA and Ruby (Lowell) Skinner, of Clarion, IA; her long-time special companion and dedicated friend, Gene Sliter, of Fayette, IA; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, a stillborn sister, a daughter-in-law, Jenise Jach in 1989, an infant nephew, and her former husband, James.

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

Scott C. David

Scott C. David, 57 of Dubuque, passed away peacefully in the arms of loved ones after a relentless battle with cancer. Funeral services will be at 7:00 pm Tuesday July 24, 2018 at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale road with Rev. Msgr. James Miller officiating. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until time of services also on Tuesday.

Scott was born in Dubuque, IA on January 7th, 1961, the youngest of ten children. After graduating from Hempstead High School, Scott enlisted in the Air Force. When he returned from the service, he began his career at A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing. Scott was a very hard worker and recently completed his 34th year with the company. While his job was very important to him he always put his family first. He was a beloved husband, loving father, and a phenomenal grandfather. He was a dedicated Iowa Hawkeye, Chicago Cub, and Miami Dolphin fan (even when they sucked he rarely turned them off). Scott was happiest cooking in the kitchen with his wife, Nancy, or playing the backyard with his grandchildren. Scott was quite the cook and often experimented with new recipes in the kitchen. His fried potatoes were consistently cooked to perfection and were requested often for family meals. Scott always had his grandchildren in mind. He would prepare water balloons and squirt guns for a summertime water fight or buy a puzzle because he knew his grandchildren would enjoy it. His grandchildren adored him and could count on “Papa” for a fun time and a snack. He knew the value of family and didn’t need anything else to make him happy. A man a few words, those closest to him knew, when he did speak it was gold. His humor and wit never left him and he was making his family smile until the end. He didn’t have to talk as he had the best “looks.” Just one of those looks and we knew exactly what he was saying.

Scott left a huge hole in the hearts of his loved ones especially his wife, Nancy; children, Spencer David, Rahni Kay (Nicholas) Haverland, Samuel (Marissa) David; step-children, Jeremy (Amie) Tigges, Nikki Tigges; grandchildren, Jayden, Bailey, Sophia, Tanner, Aly, Brady, and Cora; his dog, Baby Doug David; and brothers and sisters, Jan (Kenny) Clemen, Bill (Jayne) David, Judy (Bill) Morgan, Juile (Charlie) Kunau, Chuck (Lora) David, Jerry (Kim) David, Jacki (John) Nelson, Rick (Judy) David, and many nieces and nephews.

Welcoming him to Heaven are his parents, Floyd and Matilda (Weber) David; his brother, James “Nutsy” David; nephew, Phillip; and his in laws, Christina Moore and Raymond Koranda.

The family would like to express there sincere thanks to Hospice of Dubuque and University of Wisconsin Madison Hospitals, doctors and nurses who cared for Scott this past week. We will never forget your kindness.

Lois M. Haislet

Lois Mae Haislet, 86, of Dubuque, Iowa died July 24, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at the Church of the Resurrection. Family and Friends may gather from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. Dubuque where a parish wake service will be held at 3:00 p.m.

Lois was born in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of John and Loretta (Holmes) Delaney on September 28th, 1931. She married Robert E. Haislet on June 28th, 1952 at Nativity Church in Dubuque. She was longtime member of The Church of the Resurrection, joining in 1961.

Lois was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt who loved her family above all else. She married her high school sweetheart Bob Haislet just before he left to serve in the Korean War. While she waited for his return she enjoyed the camaraderie of working as a telephone switchboard operator. Lois was a homemaker during the years her children were young and growing. She then began working at Econo Foods as a food demonstrator, moving on to do the same at Hy Vee on Locust St. for over 30 years. She loved this job and it kept her young as it gave her the ability to interact with the many people she knew in Dubuque. Her family lovingly called her the Queen of Hy Vee.

She loved to spend time decorating her home which was evidenced by the beautiful flowers and plants that were always meticulously placed around her home. Lois was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, loved Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and the all crooners of that time. She loved and embraced life to its fullest, never giving in to the advances of the aging process. She was truly the youngest at heart person we ever knew. We will miss her greatly but take solace that she is now again with her beloved husband Bob and all her other relatives and friends that preceded her.

She is survived by her children: Timothy Haislet (Lisa), Bobby Haislet, Nancy Haislet, Grandchildren: Timothy (TJ) Haislet, Lexie Johansen (Luke), Shawna Haislet, Cassandra Koehler, Anna Koehler, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert E Haislet, Mother: Loretta Delaney (Holmes), Father: John Delaney, Brothers: Milton Delaney and Midge Delaney and other nieces, nephews, cousins.

A Lois Haislet Memorial Fund has been established.

The family would like to thank all the caregivers at Stonehill, Dr. Bond, the nurses and techs on the 5th floor of Finley Hospital, and clergy that cared for her during her final hours. The family will be forever grateful to the tenderness, kindness and professionalism they exhibited during this most difficult time. We would also like to thank Church of the Resurrection for their support and assistance and Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory.