Obituaries Archive

Harold E. Langkamp

Harold E. Langkamp, age 89, of Dubuque, IA, was called home peacefully at 9:05 p.m., on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at ManorCare Health Services, surrounded by his loving family. To honor Harold’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at St. Patrick’s Church, 1425 Iowa Street, with Msgr. Thomas E. Toale officiating. To celebrate Harold’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be a parish scripture wake service held at 6:30 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Harold was born on May 13, 1929, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Clarence and Emma (Launspach) Langkamp.

Harold honorably served his country with the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1954 in Germany, where he would meet the love of his life, Maria Gaa. The young couple would be united in marriage on January 16, 1951, in Germany, and the two were blessed with 65 wonderful years together, and 5 children, before Maria was called home ahead of him on August 8, 2016.

Harold was raised with a strong work ethic, and devoted his time and talents to Morrison Brothers for 40+ years, until his well earned retirement. He was also quite handy with a tool belt, and enjoyed tinkering and working on projects around the house. In his younger days, Harold enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors hunting and fishing, and in later years went out walking as often as he could. Harold was quite a card shark, a skill he looked forward to teaching all of the children and grandchildren, and was well known for starting them out at a very young age. He was always up for a spirited game of Euchre or Poker with the family, and would occasionally test his skills and luck at the Casino. Harold’s sense of humor was legendary, he had a playful, joking personality, as well as a sweet way of flirting with the ladies, making sure they all felt beautiful and special. Family, beyond a doubt, brought the greatest joy into Harold’s days, he especially loved any chance that came his way to play with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We are deeply saddened at the loss of such a wonderful, devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, but take comfort in knowing that he and his beloved wife, Maria, are now once again reunited in their Heavenly home.

Those left to cherish Harold’s memory include

his children,
Harold Langkamp Jr.,
Giselle Langkamp,
Willy Langkamp,
Lana Sheldon
and Sandy Parker, all of Dubuque, IA;

his grandchildren,
Amanda (Brian) Wlochal, Brett Langkamp, Jennifer (Bill Hattula) Sheldon and Matthew Parker;

his great-grandchildren,
Alyssa Sheldon, Michael Wlochal, Zachary Wlochal, Riley Langkamp, Samantha Wlochal and Abigail Hattula;

his siblings,
Arnold “Bub” Langkamp
and Shirley Chapman, both of Dubuque, IA;

and a brother-in-law,
Tom Piehl, Atlanta, GA.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Maria Langkamp; and his siblings, Leonard (Delores) Langkamp, Merlin “Mac” (Darlene) Langkamp and Beverly Piehl; and a brother-in-law, James “Jim” Chapman.

Harold’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of ManorCare, and Hospice of Dubuque, for all of their kind, professional and compassionate care of Harold these past years.

Memorials will be accepted by the family to be distributed among his favorite charities.

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

Terance M. Chapman

Terance M. Chapman, 55, of Dubuque, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Heritage Manor-Hawkeye Care Center.

Friends may greet the family from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road, where there will be a prayer service at 4:30 p.m.

Terance was born March 6, 1963 in Dubuque, the son of Kenneth and Sharon (Voelz) Chapman. He graduated from Wahlert High School, and went on to graduate from Wisconsin School of Technology.

He was a member of the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps for 5 years.

Terance served his country with the U.S. Army.

Terance is survived by his children, Allison, Christopher, and Marc Chapman; his parents, Kenneth and Sharon Chapman; his brothers, Daniel (Lynn) of Dubuque, Joseph (Patty) of Troy, IL, Thomas of Dubuque, Douglas of Dubuque, and Michael (friend Linn Phan) Chapman of Jeffersonville, IN; his sister, Elizabeth Schleicher of Lancaster, WI; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; and his sister, Kathleen “Callie” Bishay.

The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Manor-Hawkeye Care Center for caring for Terance for over 11 years, as well as Dr. Allen Meurer.

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

Jed R. Henry

Jed R. Henry, 40, of rural Dallas Center, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, at Mercy West Lakes Hospital in West Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Grimes where friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday also at the church. Burial will be at Sunny Hill Cemetery in Grimes.

Jed was born April 30, 1978, in Dubuque, IA, son of Richard and Deborah (Wieser) Henry. He received his education in Dubuque and graduated from Dubuque Hempstead High School in 1996. He continued his education at Des Moines Area Community College studying diesel technology. He then began working for Housby Mack in Des Moines until later becoming employed at Embree Ag in Waukee and was part time farmer and did custom baling for area farmers.

On July 2, 2011 he was united in marriage to Michelle Ware in Saylorville and they made their home in Grimes and more recently had moved to a farm east of Dallas Center.

Jed is survived by his wife Michelle, two sons, Wyatt and Jacob of Dallas Center, his parents Rick and Deb Henry, a sister Sarah (Marc) Matthewson and their daughters Riley and Stella all of Carroll, IA, grandmother Dorothy Henry of Dubuque, mother and father-in-law Bill and Carolyn Ware of Grimes, brother-in-law Billy (Sara) Ware and their son William of Clive, IA and a sister-in-law Kim (Joe) Philippson and their daughters Maykaylee and Cameron of Grimes.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

William M. Vander Meulen

William M. “Bill” Vander Meulen, 45, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on December 1, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. Bill passed away after a courageous 15-year battle with cancer. Defying many odds, he was an inspiration to many with his determination and positive attitude. He took pride in not letting his health keep him down.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 6th, 2018 at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church with Rev. Dwayne Thoman officiating and assisted by Pastor Loren Hirschy. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 6:45 p.m.

Bill was born on September 29, 1973 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of William F. and Elaine (Ernst) Vander Meulen, Sr. He attended Hempstead High School and after high school he worked construction and then at Eagle Window and Door. Lastly, he worked as a custodian for the Dubuque Community School District where he thoroughly enjoyed his time with the Kennedy Elementary School Family.

He married Amy Parker, his high school sweetheart on May 24th, 1997. Bill was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. When Bill wasn’t taking Amy to lunch or driving the boys and their friends around in his prized yellow truck, he enjoyed camping, bowling and was an avid Colts, Yankees and Hawkeye fan.

He mostly enjoyed watching his boys’ sporting events including their practices. He was very proud of the young men his boys have turned into, they had an awesome role model.

Bill will be greatly missed by his wife Amy; his two sons Colten and Derek; his parents William “Bill” and Elaine Vander Meulen; his sisters Lisa (Shawn) Decker, and Cindy Vander Meulen; his father and mother-in-law Greg and Laurie Parker; his brother-in-law Mike (Mandy) Parker; his maternal grandmother Olivia Ernst; nieces and nephews Ryan Decker, Carley Vander Meulen, Andrew Decker, Drake and Mia Parker; many aunts and uncles, his grandfather-in-law Joseph MacDonald and his Final Four Camping Family.

He was preceded in death by an infant son William Joseph; his maternal grandfather Carl Ernst; paternal grandparents Robert and Mary Vander Meulen, an uncle Gary Ernst; his grandmother-in-law Juanita MacDonald and grandparents-in-law Ravis “Cotton” ‘and Elizabeth “Betty” Parker and a special camping buddy, Lyle Kelchen.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Okuno from Mayo Clinic Oncology and the Final Four Camping Family for their continued support and friendship.

Francis Wayne Zaruba

Francis Wayne Zaruba, 88, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at his home in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of Francis Wayne’s life will be held at 11:30 A.M., Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at Faith Community Church in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at the church. A private burial will be at the Mayflower Cemetery, Oxford Junction, Iowa. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Francis Wayne Zaruba was born on February 22, 1930 in Onslow, Iowa, to John Albert and Frances Mae (Coppess) Zaruba. He was educated in Jones County country schools and later earned his GED. He served his country in the U.S. Army earning an honorable discharge. He married Gertrude Marie Leslie on March 27, 1954 in Oxford Junction, Iowa. To this union four children were born, Vicki, Sheryl, Scott, and Tim.

Upon returning home from his military service, Francis Wayne had worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa as a Melt Foreman. He then worked as a grinder at Caterpillar in Bettendorf and later retired from Caterpillar in York, Pennsylvania. In addition to his full-time job, he always had a second job as a handyman. He was a “jack-of-all-trades” and did carpentry, electrical and plumbing work.

He was a member of Faith Community Church in Maquoketa, and the Oxford Junction American Legion Post #473. He enjoyed camping, fishing, handyman work, reading, and Blue Grass festivals and music.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Gertrude Zaruba of Maquoketa, IA; children, Vicki (Bill) Norman of Houston, TX, Sheryl (Richard) Crist of Maquoketa, IA, Scott “Frank” (Wendy) Zaruba of Maquoketa, IA, and Tim Zaruba of Bettendorf, IA; 11 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren; and brothers, John (Joyce) Zaruba of Tipton, IA, Glenn Dale (Helen) Zaruba of Davenport, IA, Robert Zaruba of Marshalltown, IA, Jerry (Judy) Zaruba of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Jim Zaruba of Des Moines, IA; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Barbara Widel.

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

Robert J. Bahl

Robert J. Bahl, Jr. age 64, passed away peacefully on Nov 28th at Unitypoint/Finley Hospital. He was born on October 6, 1954 in Dubuque IA., son of Robert J. Bahl Sr. and Wilma L. (Konzen) Bahl. He served his country in the United States Air Force and earned his Bachelor of Science Nursing degree in San Antonio, Texas. He was a dedicated ICU nurse for over 25 years.

Robert was no stranger to pain…his own pain, and that of other’s. He witnessed it all. In the toughest of situations, he was there to help. He used his medical knowledge and bedside-bravery to be caring and honest. Being honest was how he was raised, how he grew up, and how he lived his life. No question, his honesty may have caused others some discomfort at times. But that didn’t change who he was nor the lifestyle he lived.

He shared his life with his closest of friends and family. Robert was generous. He enjoyed travelling, great food, and fine wine – and he loved to share all of that with others. At an early age his ears taught his fingers how to master the piano. He liked musicals and theater, appreciating each note, applauding each act. From dinner parties to birthday celebrations, he was the Master of Detail. Had his health not failed so rapidly he would have choreographed the weather for his own funeral.

Robert’s independent vision of life may have broadened the vision of others. An interesting dichotomy of sorts – but interesting, he was. A good son, a good brother, a good uncle, a good friend.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Wilma.

He is survived by his siblings Janice (Dave) Wagner, Barb (John) Liphardt, Diane (Tom) Thompson, Alan (Nancy) Bahl, Joyce (Dane) Jackson, and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his very special friend Ann Butterfield of Santee, CA. Ann, you made him whole.

We would like to thank the 5th floor nursing staff at Finley especially Travis, Ellie, Debbie, and Chrissy for their wonderful care.

For what is man, what has he got? If not himself, then he has naught. To say the things he truly feels. And not the words of one who kneels.
The record shows
He took the blows
And did it his way

Kenneth E. Calonder

Kenneth E. Calonder, 84, of Durango, passed away on Saturday December 1, 2018 at his home.

Funeral services will be 11a.m., Wednesday, December 5 at Sherrill United Church of Christ, with Rev. Emily Blue officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, where Military Honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League. A visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m., Tuesday at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road and from 9:45-10:45 a.m., Wednesday at the Church.

Kenneth was born on June 22, 1934 in Dubuque, the son of Elmer and Pearl (Dalbkermeyer) Calonder.

He married Leola Wetter on May 13, 1957 in Sherrill, Iowa.

Kenneth served our country in the United States Army from 1957- 1958.

Kenneth farmed for most of his life, milking cows until he was 78. He was an avid fisherman with his buddy, Leon. Kenneth was proud of his blue Ford Tractor and enjoyed being with his family.

He was a member of the Dubuque County Extension Council and the Farm Bureau Board. He was awarded volunteer of the year at Camp Albrecht Acres in 2018.

He is survived by his children, Sue (Roger) Beck, of Manchester, IA, Ron (Lynn) Calonder, of Rickardsville, IA, Kevin Calonder, of Durango, Steve (Trista) Calonder, of Sumner, IA; grandchildren, Shane, Troy, and Austin Beck, Kendra Calonder, and Austin, Aidan, Nathanial, Ethan, Noah, and Hannah Calonder; brother, Keith (Shirley) Calonder, of Durango; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe Rosemeyer, of East Dubuque, IL, Bruce (Linda) Watters, of Dubuque, and Theresa Wetter, of Sherrill, IA; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Leola; son, Bob; parents; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Violet Rosemeyer, Myrtle Watters and Milton Wetter.

Memorials may be given to Camp Albrecht Acres or Hospice of Dubuque.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Mercy Medical Center and Hospice of Dubuque.

Luke J. Billmeyer

Luke James Billmeyer, 30, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on November 28, 2018 the result of an automobile accident.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 3rd, 2018 at Hope Church with Pastor Matt Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Colesburg, Iowa. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday December 2nd, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road.

Luke was born on July 12, 1988 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Dean Dalos Billmeyer and Julie Marie Schumacher. He attended Hempstead High School in Dubuque and worked at various restaurants throughout his life as a cook. Luke was an excellent cook and made many delicious meals, he especially enjoyed cooking for his family and friends.

Along with cooking Luke enjoyed fishing especially with his brothers, playing guitar was his passion and he was the best at pulling pranks.

He is survived by his father Dean Billmeyer, his mother Julie (Joseph Accola) Schumacher; his siblings, Joshua Billmeyer, Vania (Scott) Riedl, Judd (Ashley) Billmeyer, and Alisia (Jimmy) Peacock. His nieces Ashlynn and Kammryn; nephews Ivan, Cole, Aidan, Austin and a nephew on the way. Many uncles and aunts including two special aunts Lisa and Jenny; three very special cousins Dalton, Brandon and Jesse.

Luke was preceded in death by his grandparents, Erma and Ivan Billmeyer, Melvin “Tink” and Kathleen Schumacher.

To our family and friends, we thank you for all the care, support and especially the love shown to us during this very difficult time. Luke was loved by so many and will be missed greatly.

Carl P. Lawrence

Carl Patrick Lawrence, 46, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on November 27, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where services will be at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Karen Candee officiating.

Carl was born on April 12, 1972 in Maquoketa, Iowa the son of Guy Lawrence and Judith Cayard. He graduated from Senior High School in 1990 and married Monica Monner on May 17, 2014 in Dubuque.

He was a former taxi driver for A1 Taxi and was lastly a self-employed Uber and Lyft driver.

Carl is survived by his wife Monica; his mother Judith Cayard of Savanna, IL; siblings Jennifer Lawrence, of Buffalo, NY, Tiffany (James) Spark, of Dubuque, Iowa, Nathan Lawrence, of Dubuque; many nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Melissa (Stephen) Lawrence, of Chicago, IL and his fur babies Pip the dog and Sissy the cat.

He was preceded in death by his father Guy; step-mother Marge (Coakley) Lawrence; his brother Stephen Lawrence and his beloved dog Dirty Boy.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at Mercy Medical Center.

Darlene C. Small

Darlene C. Small, 90, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at home in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of Darlene’s life will be held at 11:30 A.M., Friday, December 7, 2018, at First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 A.M. to 11:15 A.M. at the church. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, in Maquoketa. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Darlene Caroline Busch was born on February 11, 1928 near Nashville, Iowa, to John C.A. and Caroline (Kokemuller) Busch. She grew up in Jackson County and married Donald Daniel “Don” Small on January 1, 1947 in Wyoming, Iowa. Three children were born to this union, James, Sandra, and Gregory.

Darlene had worked at Spalding’s Footwear in Maquoketa, and retired from there following a 30 year career. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa.

Darlene enjoyed gardening, traveling and fishing with her husband. She and Don would take yearly fishing trips to Minnesota, and each week in the summer they would go fishing on the Mississippi River. Darlene also enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, playing chicken foot dominoes with family and friends, and reminiscing about happy times while looking through her many photo albums.

Those left to honor Darlene’s memory include her children, Sandra (Norman) Kennedy of Maquoketa, IA, and Gregory (Kimberli) Small of Maquoketa, IA; a brother Orben (Dorothy) Busch of Davenport, IA; 16 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald on April 13, 2002, a son James on June 5, 1998, brothers Rev. Emmett and Virtes, and sisters Irene Wyatt and Leona Westphal.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Darlene C. Small memorial fund has been established.

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

Odelia M. Boffeli

Odelia M. “Odie” Boffeli, 87, of Cascade, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at her home in Cascade, Iowa surrounded by her loving family.

Friends and family may call from 2 to 8 p.m., Sunday, December 2, 2018 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa where a wake service will be held at 1:30 p.m.

Services for Odie will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 3, 2018 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa with Rev. Douglas Loecke officiating. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa.

She was born on the family farm west of Cascade on March 31, 1931 to Joseph and Mary (Rauen) Beringer, Luxemburg, Europe immigrants to America. Odie loved her Luxemburg heritage and spoke the language fluently.

She was a graduate of both elementary and St. Mary’s High School. She was united in marriage to Eldon “Pete” Boffeli on October 11, 1949 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa. They farmed in the Cascade, Placid area, later moving to Cascade. For many years she was employed as a Western Dubuque School bus driver. Her faith, family, friends and the many family get togethers with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren she treasured dearly.

She is survived by eleven children, Rick (Linda) Boffeli of Epworth, Sue (Rick) Hosch, Bill (Linda) Boffeli, Joyce (Mark) Fagan, Peter (Mary Deb) Boffeli, and Nick Boffeli all of Cascade, Jayne (Larry) Kirkpatrick of Alachua, FL, Jacque (Tony) Breitbach of Manchester, MO, Maura (Jerry) Stafford of VanMeter, Jenny (Todd) McCombs of Johnston, and Russ (Jane) Boffeli of Cascade; one son in law, Chuck (Amy) Noonan of Bernard; 27 grandchildren, Eric (Jennifer) Noonan, Jason (Laura) Noonan, Nathan Boffeli, Katie (Troy) Gibbs, Dawn (Mike) Pladna, Julie (Nick) Meyer, Micaela (Travis) Dolezal, Ryan Hosch, Ali (Tyler) Kisner, Laura (Ron) Cook, Lisa (Adam) Long, Lacey Boffeli, Kyle (Angie) Fagan, Travis (Kelli) Fagan, Brad (Lisa) Boffeli, Brett Boffeli, Brittney Boffeli, Jeff Boffeli, Jeremy (Kiley) Boffeli, Jarrod (Camilla) Kirkpatrick, Chayson (Kelly) Kirkpatrick, Jenna Breitbach, Kaylyn Breitbach, Alec McCombs, Aubrey McCombs, Lidia Boffeli and Ben Boffeli; ; 30 great grandchildren, Ava, Hanna, Olivia, Nolan, Aidan, Claudia, Alexis, Adler, Jensen, Kaden, Mariah, Addison, Owen, Avery, Alanna, Bennett, Michelle, Natalie, Clark, Arya, Olivia, Nora, Dylan, Brayden, Isabelle, Madelyn, Kinsley, Lauren, Cara and Cecelia. She is also survived by a sister, Tecie (Jim) Lehman of Cascade and four sisters-in-law, Bernice Beringer of Dyersville, Imelda Beringer of Cascade, Lois Boffeli of Farley, and Lorraine Boffeli of Manchester.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eldon “Pete” Boffeli on November 16, 2005; and 3 children, Steve Boffeli on April 15, 1971, Kay (Boffeli) Noonan on June 9, 1976 and Julie Boffeli on Dec. 19, 1957; her siblings and their spouses, Victor (Anna) Beringer, Carl (Alvina) Beringer, Nick Beringer, Arnold (Ione) Beringer, Bill Beringer, Frederick Beringer and Emil Beringer both in infancy; her brothers and sisters-in-laws, LaVerne Boffeli, Merlin & Mary Boffeli, Don & Cecelia McAllister, Vic & Pearl Schaul, Delia & Wesley Truair, Sr. Raynel Boffeli, O.S.F., Allan Boffeli, Eugene & Maxine Boffeli, Bill Boffeli, Pete & Mariet Schmitt, Rosene Dolphin-Trumm, Merlin Dolphin, LeRoy Trumm; and a very special nephew, Ralph Beringer.

She was a fantastic Cascade Historian, an amazing homemaker and if you wanted a lovely meal-call Odie.

We would like to thank all of our friends and relatives for all the prayers, thoughts and food delivered to our home. A sincere thanks to a very special friend, Fr. Loecke. Also thanks to Hospice of Dubuque, especially Jeanette, Stacey, Jenni and Sherry Kelchen and staff for all the compassionate care and support given to Odie and to our family.

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

George C. Mihm

George C. Mihm, age 86, of Dubuque, and formerly of Sherrill, was called home peacefully at 4:15 a.m., on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at Ennoble Skilled Nursing and Rehab. To honor George’s life, funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, 5131 Sherrill Road, with Rev. Noah J. Diehm officiating. To celebrate George’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:30 a.m., until the time of services at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Ss. Peter and Paul Church. Burial will be in Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is in charge of arrangements.

George was born on March 14, 1932, in Wacoma, Iowa, son of Bernard and Marie (Manderfield) Mihm Sr.

George honorably served his country with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was raised with a strong work ethic, which he put to good use farming in the Sherrill area his entire life. He married Dorothy Klein Engling on July 29, 1961, at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Sherrill, and the two were blessed with 46 years together before Dorothy was sadly called home ahead of him on May 23, 2008. He was a long-time, faithful member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, as well as the Catholic Order of Foresters. We are sad that George will no longer be here to sit and talk with us as he enjoys a hard boiled egg, but take some comfort in the fact that he is now free of all of his health issues, and is reunited with all of his family members called home ahead of him in his Heavenly Home.

Those left to cherish George’s memory include

his step-children,
Patti (Marv) Errthum, Holy Cross, IA
and Robert (Connie) Engling, Bradley, IL;

his step-grandchildren,
Cindy (Mike) Ehrlich, Dave (Lisa) Errthum, Dale (Michele) Errthum, Sheri (Brian) Gaul, Dan Engling, Don Engling, Jenni (Roger) Willenbring, Roberta (Jermiah) Smith, Elizabeth (Steve) Lutz, Doug Errthum and Andrew (Alicia) Engling;

his siblings,
Rosemary (Robert) Cook, North Buena Vista, IA,
Clementine Walz, Strawberry Point, IA
and Virgil Mihm, Dubuque, IA;

and a sister-in-law,
Grace Dean, Dubuque, IA.

George was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy Mihm; a brother, Bernard (Florence) Mihm Jr.;a daughter-in-law, Joan Engling; a sister-in-law, Kay Mihm; 4 brothers-in-law, Eldon Walz, Ambrose (Theresa) (Lavern) Klein, Clarence Dean and Virgil (Lila) Nauman; and a special aunt, Angie Manderfield.

George’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful nurses and staff of Ennoble Manor, especially Mary Cota, for all of the kind, compassionate and professional care they have provided for George these past few years.

Memorials will be accepted by the family to be distributed among his favorite charities.

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

James A. Arnold

James “Jim” A. Arnold, 43, of New Vienna, passed away on November 24, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Dyersville.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Kramer Funeral Home, in Dyersville. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday December 3, 2018 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Noah Diehm will officiate.

Jim was born on February 26, 1975 the son of Mary (Wiskus) Arnold and the late Loras Arnold. He graduated from Western Dubuque High School in 1993.

Jim was a member of Farm Bureau, the Dubuque County Cattleman’s Association and supporter of Delaware County Cattleman’s. His passion was farming, spending the last 20+ years doing what he loved most. He was able to fulfill his lifelong dream of owning his farm and building his home. Jim enjoyed sharing his knowledge of farming with his nieces and nephews, always having a buddy seat for them to ride along.

Survivors include his mother Mary Arnold of Luxemburg, 3 sisters: Kathy (Avery) Crary of Garnavillo, Sue (Rick) Lawler of Epworth, and Debbie (Matt) Puetz of Bernard, 4 brothers: Kenny (Emily Merges) Arnold and Jeff (Tami) Arnold of Luxemburg, Charlie (Jenny) Arnold of Dyersville, and Bob (Julie) Arnold of Petersburg, nieces and nephews: Heather and Brook Crary, Hannah and Alex Lawler, Kaci (goddaughter) and Kolten Arnold, Madalynn, Tyler and Kaitlynn Arnold, Abby and Nathan Puetz, and Dalton, Trenton and Kirstyn Miller, and his aunts and uncles.

Jim was preceded in death by his father Loras in May of 2007.

And on the eighth day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker.” So God made a farmer.

Jim’s family would like to thank the New Vienna Fire Department and First Responders.

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

Carson Poje Stanley

Carson Poje Stanley, 46, of East Dubuque, IL passed away on November 25th, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 30th, 2018 at Old Paths Baptist Church, 685 Duggan Drive where services will be at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Edward Mast officiating. Military honors by the Dubuque Marine Corps League will be accorded following the services.

He was born on October 2, 1972 the son of Paul and Maryann (Boyer) Stanley. Carson was a proponent of life-long learning and academia. He completed and received his MBA from the University of Dubuque in 2009.

He proudly served in the US Army Reserve and was last employed with PTI as manager of transportation of railroad crews.

He married the love of his life, Jody Waterman, on July 10, 1993.

Carson was a member of the University of Dubuque Alumni, proud member of NRA and member of “I Grew Up in Iowa” group.

Carson was an organ and tissue donor. He was a friend to everyone he met and will be missed by many. He had many interests including reading, fishing, hunting, shooting with his boys, spoiling Esther, volunteer work and was an avid card player.

Carson loved his family and would do anything for them – even though he loved to agitate people and was a master gossiper.

He is survived by the love of his life Jody; sons Austin, Wyatt and Coty and his daughter Esther, along with his adopted son Paul Nash. He was a loving grandfather to Daniel and Briella Stanley. One brother John (Chrystal) Stanley; four sisters Diana (Ray) Sprengelmeyer, Mary Anderson, Elizabeth Bergman and Carol Stanley. His father and mother-in-law Bill and Dixie Waterman; Brother-in-law William (Renee) Waterman; many nieces and nephews and his dogs Flopsy, Lord Byron and Queen Victoria.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Pamela Edahl and Andrea Stanley and a nephew Matt Edahl.

The family would like to thank the East Dubuque Fire Department, Mercy Medical Center, along with special friends Rich Birkenbeuel, Harry Johnson and Family and the late Hank Suverkrup for all their care, kindness and compassion.

Ricky F. Caspersen

Ricky Francis Caspersen, 62, of Dubuque died Saturday November 24, 2018 from complications following heart surgery. He fought till the end, but his body could not recover. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 3-7 p.m. at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory at 2659 JFK Rd. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dubuque.

Rick was born on July 25, 1956 the son of Irvin and Leola Caspersen. Rick graduated from Garnavillo High School in 1974, after high school he enlisted in the US Navy, following in his dad and brothers’ footsteps, serving from 1975-1981. He served four years in the reserves and served the last two years in the Vietnam War as a Boatswain’s Mate. He was so proud of being a Vietnam Veteran.

Rick moved to South Carolina where he picked up an accent that never really went away. He became a police officer in various cities and worked in a maximum-security prison before moving to Dubuque where he met and married Linda (Hedrick) Caspersen in 1986 for a wonderful 32 years. Rick worked at Eagle Window & Door for 27 years until he retired. Rick loved the Oakland Raiders, the Chicago Cubs, riding his Harley Davidson, fishing, and most of all spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Linda Caspersen of Dubuque; a daughter Kelsey Caspersen, who was daddy’s little Princess, of Dubuque; and a son Christopher Caspersen of New York; brothers Gary (Nancy) Caspersen of Lenore, Idaho, and Ron (Linda) Caspersen of Garnavillo, IA; sister Charlene Schrodt of Dubuque; sister in law Connie (Byrne) Chapman of Madison, WI; and brother in law Tim (Alysia) Hedrick of Dubuque; five Grandchildren; he is also survived by many nieces and nephews who all loved their fun uncle Rick; also surviving Rick is his dog Kimo who was his constant companion.

He was preceded in death by his parents Irvin Caspersen and Leola Brady; stepdad Patrick Brady; and his father and mother in law Frank and Helen Hedrick.

He will be missed by many; may you rest in peace. Rick, we love you. Hope you are now riding free like the free bird you always were.

In lieu of flowers a Ricky F. Caspersen Memorial fund has been established.