Obituaries Archive

Mary Anna Hammerand

Mary Anna Hammerand, age 84, of Charleston, WV formerly of Dubuque, Iowa passed away at 12:40 am on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Valley Center nursing home in Charleston, WV.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Sherrill United Methodist Church in Sherrill, Iowa. Family and friends may gather after 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church until time of service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road.

Mary Anna was born on July 3, 1934 in Iowa City, IA the daughter of Carl and Amy (Lewis) Roloff. She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School and married Glenn Hammerand on December 7, 1954 in Dubuque IA.

She worked as a technician at Foot Levelers in Dubuque and Roanoke, VA before retiring.

Mary Anna enjoyed crafts such as crocheting, embroidery and knitting. She liked going for rides, playing cards and bingo.

She is survived by her children, Paula Hammerand, Dubuque IA, Carla (Richard) Moore, Sioux Falls, SD, Fay (Richard) Delmolino, Charleston, WV, Linda Hingtgen, Platteville, WI, Gary Hammerand, McHenry, IL, Elaine (Bob) Selgren, Hubert, NC, Glenda (Sam) Akompong, Hampton, VA, and Daniel (Ramona) Hammerand, Montclair, CA. Sixteen grandchildren and twenty five great grandchildren and her sister-in-law Norma (Lawrence) Roloff, Dubuque, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Glenn Hammerand; a grandson Thomas McNamer; one brother Lawrence Roloff; sisters-in-law Virginia (Gordon) Hartbecke, and Vivian (Melvin) Fettkether.

Thanks to the staff at Valley Center nursing home and to hospice for all of their caring and hard work.

Mary C. Lowe

Mary Charlotte Lowe, 79, of Peosta, Iowa, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at 3:10 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Unity Point-Finley Hospital in Dubuque.

Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 28, 2018 at the East Dubuque Cemetery. The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is in charge of arrangements.

Charlotte was born on April 20, 1939 in Dubuque, the daughter of Millard and Helen (LaMour) Meister. She married Jerry Lowe, he preceded her in death in 1983.

She was employed for over 30 years at Frommelt Industries, later known as Rite Hite until her retirement. Charlotte enjoyed working with ceramics, feeding the birds and time spent with family.

Surviving are four children, Kenneth (Pat) Lowe of Hinesville, GA, Terry (Danette) Lowe of Green Valley, IL, Cindy (Marv) Wagner of Welcome, MD, and Keith (Anita) Lowe of Mt. Vernon, IA; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jerry and a sister, Marlene (Merlin) Soat.

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

Marvin A. Petsche

Marvin A. Petsche, 94, of Scales Mound, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at home.

Private family services and visitation will be held on Thursday at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home in Scales Mound, with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Scales Mound. Military honors will be accorded at the grave by members of American Post # 464 of Warren.

Mr. Petsche was born December 21, 1924 near Guttenberg, Iowa, the son of Andrew J. & Gertrude M. (Miller) Petsche. He was united in marriage to Erma Bauer on August 27, 1946 at Immaculate Conception Church, North Buena Vista, Iowa. She preceded him in death on April 12, 2008.

Marvin’s passion was farming, which he did his entire adult life. He enjoyed fishing, picking morels, hunting, and playing a good game of cards, especially euchre, 500, pinochle, and solitaire. He was a member of St. Joseph Parish, Apple River, IL and American Legion Post # 464 of Warren, IL, and a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during World War II, with the 3rd. Infantry Division.

Surviving are nine children, Charles (Lois) Petsche, Stockton, IL, Pat (Wanda) Petsche and Steve (Nancy) Petsche both of Lena, IL, Mike (Bonnie) Petsche and Donnie Petsche both of Scales Mound, Ron (Carolyn) Petsche of Warren, IL, Susan Petsche of Chino Valley, Arizona, Jean (Craig Pratt) Petsche of Galena, IL, and Dave Petsche of Winslow, IL; 23 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; his siblings, Angela “Babe” Farnum, Harlan, Verdis “Bud”, and Bob Petsche, Donna Steger, Judy Kramer and David Petsche; and his sister-in-law, Arlene Petsche.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Erma, son John, granddaughter Shelby Lynn, grandson Neil, two step-granddaughters, Chelsea Toot and Myrsa Scace, and siblings, Leon Petsche, Althea Freiburger, Wilbur “Huntz” Petsche and Elroy “Tub” Petsche.

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

The Petsche family wishes to thank 24 Hour Home Care, especially Teresa, and Hospice of Dubuque, especially, Paul, Ryan, Stephanie and Diane for the excellent care given to our father.

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

Peter H. Ament

Peter H. Ament, 64, of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away surrounded by his family and friends on Sunday, December 23, 2018 from natural causes at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

Friends and relatives of Pete may call from 1 to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 12:15 p.m. Friends may also call after 9 a.m. on Friday, December 28th at the funeral home. A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be at 10 a.m. prior to services at the Basilica St. Francis Xavier in Dyersville, Iowa.

Services for Peter Ament will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 28, 2018 at the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier in Dyersville, Iowa, with Rev. Phil Kruse officiating and Rev. Richard Ament and Rev. Dennis Quint concelebrating. Burial will be held at St. Francis Cemetery in Dyersville, Iowa.

He was born on February 26, 1954, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Paul F. and Alice (Then) Ament. He graduated from Beckman Catholic High School. On August 26, 1978, he married his soulmate Janie Beringer. Pete & Janie met and fell in love 42 years ago on December 23rd, the date of his death.

The building tradition began with his father, Paul, who he followed lead and mastered his fine skills of carpentry as a young man. Following in his father’s footsteps, he learned the intricate trade of carpentry. He and his wife, Janie, started Ament Building & Supply in 1984. Together they built a successful business where he transferred his passion for the building industry to his son, business partner and third generation carpenter, Jeff. His legacy will continue on through Ament Building and their dedicated employees, especially Tim & Adam, who he considered his sons. He enjoyed work and spent his last day of his life with son, Jeff, working side by side.

Although successful in business, his greatest success was his family. He thrived to watch high school and college sports where he spent many weekends traveling to watch his daughter, Mary Jo, play volleyball and son, Jeff, play football. He loved riding his motorcycle and convertible with his wife, Janie. Pete was also an avid hunter and his last great adventure was an African safari hunt. He came home with two big game trophies.

Being a farm boy at heart and animal lover, he enjoyed spending time with Mark & Mary Jo, on McClain Lane, 4-wheeling, building bonfires and just being together. When he wasn’t there he’d be helping Jeff and Maple with their livestock and building goat huts. He was a natural helper and problem solver for most any project or person. He proudly built his son and daughter’s homes.
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish and the men’s choir in Dyersville, Iowa. He is also a member and past Grand Knight of the Dyersville Knights of Columbus Council #1734 and the 4th Degree Dubourg Assembly #1573. Pete is also a member of the Dyersville Golf & Country Club and past Chairman of the Dyersville Planning and Zoning Commission. Together with his wife they served as a sponsor couple through the parish for many years.

He is survived by the love of his life Janie Ament of Dyersville, Iowa; a son Jeff (Maple) Ament of Dyersville, IA and a daughter, Mary Jo (Mark) McClain of Peosta, IA; granddaughter, Morgan McClain; 10 siblings, William Ament of Epworth, IA, Dan (Debra) Ament of Dyersville,IA, Colleen (Norb) Janning of LeMars, IA, Ron (Donna) Ament of Farley, IA, Gretta Ament of Bellevue, IA, Janelle (Terry) Deutmeyer of Petersburg, IA, Luetta Bockenstedt of Dyersville, IA, Mary Alice Weinhold of Nicholasville, KY, Lloyd (Lea) Ament of New Vienna, IA and Paula Ament of Odenton, MD; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom (Carol) Beringer of Farley, IA and Judy (Dave) Gogel of Dyersville, IA; and many nieces and nephews who he was very fond of.

He is preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Carl & Alvina Beringer, a sister-in-law, Julie Ament; brothers-in-law, Trevor Wienhold and Larry Bockenstedt; a niece Abbie Ament.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Terry & Lynn Kluesner and family, Don & Diane Overman, Dyersville Police, EMT and Fire departments, Rev. Dennis Quint, Mercy Hospital in Dyersville and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City for all the care and support they gave to Pete and his family.

Memorials are preferred to be used towards a future community project built in Pete’s honor.

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

Donna J. Slaats

Donna Jean (Curtis) Slaats, 84, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2018, at the Cuba City United Methodist Church with Rev. Hee-Kwon Jung officiating. A private burial will be in St. Rose of Lima Cemetery in Cuba City. Friends may call from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church before the service. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

Donna was born on December 27, 1933, in her parents’ farmhouse in Georgetown, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank and Estella J. (Simmons) Curtis. Soon the family moved to Cuba City where Donna and her two brothers and two sisters all attended school. Of course, during that time there wasn’t a lunch program at school, so the children walked home each day to eat. Donna worked for a neighbor for 5 cents doing household chores as a teenager. She graduated from Cuba City High School in 1951 in a class of twenty-eight students. While in college, she had various jobs such as working at the movie theater, dime store and canning factory. She graduated from Platteville State Teachers’ College in 1955, where the tuition was $25 per semester. That fall she secured a job in Janesville teaching fifth grade for three years. In 1958 Donna accepted a position in the Dubuque Community Schools, where she enjoyed a 37 ½ year teaching career as an elementary teacher.

On September 2, 1972, Donna married Guerdon Slaats at the Cuba City United Methodist Church. They enjoyed traveling, were avid sports fans, and supportive community members in their 15 years together before Guerdon died on October 12, 1987.

After the death of her husband, she continued her community spirit through various church activities, including teaching Sunday school, and also became a volunteer at the Dubuque Arboretum and Dubuque Historical Society. Upon her retirement in 1993, she continued these activities, regularly attended Dubuque retired teachers’ meetings, and enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, traveling, shopping, music and photography.

It was Donna’s driving passion to model a life of faith, hope and love for each of the students she came in contact with during her lifetime.

Survivors include her sister-in-law, Nancy Curtis Larson, Sunrise Beach, Missouri; her husband’s family, the Slaats family, Betty Kuepers, Dickeyville, Julitta Rokusek, Dubuque, Merlin and Doris Slaats and Roger and Mary Slaats, Cuba City; and many special nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband and parents, Donna was preceded in death by two sisters, Frances (Carl) Firulaff and Dorothy (Bill) Jones; two brothers, Lyle (Lenice) Curtis and Jim Curtis; and two brothers-in-law, Jerome Kuepers and John Rokusek.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be give to the United Methodist Church, Cuba City.

Online condolences may be left at caseyfuneralhome.com

Gail Dietrich

Gail (Langel) Dietrich, 52, passed away in West Des Moines, IA on December 21, 2018. She was married to Doug and was the loving mother of two sons, Zac, 22, and Luke, 19.

Gail spent her career working at Wells Fargo, beginning her employment out of college and working there for 27 years.

Gail’s devotion was evident to her sons, supporting and participating in their passions and raising them to become thriving young men. Her family fished, camped, gardened, and constructed projects from ideas they all masterminded.

Gail will be remembered as being adventurous along with her readiness to try new things. She was fun to be with and the maker of family traditions and memories, like baking Christmas cookies and having camping trips with her extended family. One of her favorite places was in the kitchen, trying a new recipe or making her signature taco dip or scotcheroos. Gail enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, canning and was very crafty, able to create most anything. She could take charge and be a leader in any situation.

Gail never lost her love of her home town of Worthington and friends from Dyersville Beckman High School or the University of Iowa. Her cheers for the Hawkeyes continued as she supported her boys at Iowa State.

Gail was the glue in her family and will be sadly missed for the joy she brought them.

She is preceded in death by her father, Francis Langel, a brother, Mark Langel and father-in-law, Werner Dietrich.

Surviving is her husband, Doug, 2 sons, Zac and Luke, her mother, Alice Langel of Dyersville, IA, and six siblings: Elaine (Wayne) Their of Dyersville, IA, Carol (Jim) Sipfle of West Des Moines, IA, Gary Langel of Worthington, IA, Bev (Bill) Koehler of Leawood, KS, Deb (Dominic) Moll of Ankeny, IA, and Vicki (Todd) Shepherd of Overland Park, KS. Also surviving is her mother-in-law, Helen Dietrich of Iowa City, IA, sister-in-law Darcy (Francis) Pacheco of Sacramento, CA and 19 nieces & nephews.

Visitation will be held Saturday, December 29, 2018, from 8 – 11 am at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville, with a Remembrance Service at 11:30 to honor her life at St. Paul Church in Worthington. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery in Worthington, next to her father and brother.

In lieu of flowers, donations can made to the Animal Rescue League.

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

Eileen C. Hermsen

Eileen C. Hermsen, 82, of Edgewood, formerly of Luxemburg, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at Lincolnwood Assisted Living in Edgewood surrounded by her family.

Visitation will held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 28, 2018, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville where a parish vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday, December 29, from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church prior to funeral services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2018, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Edgewood, with a prayer service at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church prior to burial at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Colesburg. Rev. John Haugen will officiate.

Eileen was born March 12, 1936 the daughter of Alphonse and Regina (Fangmann) Gaul. She married Richard B. Hermsen on August 24, 1957 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Luxemburg. They farmed in the Dyersville area until they purchased their farm south of Colesburg in 1963. They retired in 1989 and moved to Luxemburg, until recently moving to Edgewood. Eileen enjoyed traveling with Richard, quilting, spending time with family, and cooking her family’s favorites. Eileen volunteered much of her time to the James Kennedy Public Library, Dyer-Botsford Doll House, and Heritage House in New Vienna. She loved her time spent doing “grandma duties”.

Survivors include her husband Richard, children: Cindy (Randy) Vorwald of Edgewood, Doug (Theresa Burns) Hermsen of Colesburg, Tammy (Kenny) Sperfslage of Edgewood, Jeff (Patty VanMeter) Hermsen of Manchester, Tim (Kris) Hermsen of Iowa Falls, Kurt (Janet) Hermsen of Madison, WI, grandchildren: Jill Sampson, Wendy Goldsmith and Justin Vorwald, Jason, Kyle, Cory Sperfslage and Lindsay Weber, Mike and Ryan Hermsen, Kelsey Shortley, Travis and Tyler Hermsen, Sophie and Sam Hermsen, 12 Great-Grandchildren, siblings: Marvin Gaul of Holy Cross, Gerald (Joan) Gaul of Farley, Virgil (Helen) Gaul of Dubuque, in-laws: Delores Gaul of Epworth, Diane Hermsen of New Vienna, Roger (Grace) Hermsen of Manchester, Bernice Vorwald of New Vienna, Gladys (Harry) Burkle, of Dyersville, Elizabeth Deutmeyer of Petersburg and Arthur Hermsen of New Vienna.

She was preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law, Gregor and Anna Hermsen, her son, Russell Hermsen, granddaughter, Nicole Sperfslage, siblings: Eldon and Helen Gaul, Lawrence Gaul, Laura and Ralph Meyer, Leander Gaul in infancy, in-laws: Germaine Gaul, Ken Vorwald, Tom Deutmeyer, Harold Hermsen and Joyce Hermsen.

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

Eunice C. Hauber

Eunice C. Hauber, 97, formerly of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018, at The Deery Suites at Western Home Communities in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville. A prayer service will begin at 11:00 a.m., graveside services will follow at St. Francis Cemetery, Dyersville.

Eunice was born November 30, 1921, in Dyersville, Iowa, the daughter of John H. and Johanna (Lueck) Eilers. She met her husband Bernard J. Hauber at a dance in Dyersville and they married at the St. Francis Xavier Basilica on July 8, 1950.

Eunice was proud of her time working at the Emporium and shared many stories of her time growing up in Dyersville. She enjoyed her backyard garden and flowers of every kind, especially lilacs. She and her husband Bernie spent many days visiting Dubuque, Iowa including Eagle Point Park, a special place they visited while they were dating. She loved hearing about and sharing the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. Both Eunice and her husband Bernie were avid fans of Iowa State University, proudly seeing all of their children graduate from Iowa State.

Eunice is survived by a son, Wayne (Cindy) of Ames, IA, three daughters: Ann (Craig) Rowley of Dallas, TX, Janice (Bruce) Newendorp of Cedar Falls, IA, and Sharon H. Fowler of Longwood, FL; eight grandchildren: Eric (Alexis) Hauber, Karl Hauber, and Rachel (Tom Spaulding) Hauber, Laura (John) Losinger, Brandon Newendorp, and Amanda (Tyler) Owen, Wesley and Matthew Fowler; three great-grandchildren: Molly Losinger, and Audrey and Lauren Owen.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bernie in 2005, her parents John and Johanna Eilers, siblings: her twin sister Edith (Vince) McLees, sisters Helen (Harold) Laures, Jeanette (Gene) Tauke, and Ruth (Walter) Kramer, brothers Eugene (LuMae) Eilers, and Ray Eilers.

Memorials may be directed to Unity Point Hospice Waterloo.

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

James P. McDonald

James P. “Jim” McDonald, 77, of Dubuque, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 26, at Church of the Resurrection, 4300 Asbury Rd., Dubuque, where there will be a prayer service at 2:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 27, at Church of the Resurrection. Fr. Phil Gibbs will officiate. Private burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

James was born on September 9th, 1941 in Dubuque, Iowa to Clayton and Ruth McDonald. He graduated from Cuba City High School in 1959. On September 15, 1962 he married the love of his life, Gladys Leibfried, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler, Wisconsin. Jim was a very devoted husband, father, grandfather, and recently a great grandfather. When it came to clowning around with the grandkids, he was the biggest kid, often the initiator of any ruckus. Grandpa Jim enjoyed attending the grandkids’ activities and was always their number one fan. Jim retired from John Deere in 2001 after 41 years, working his way up to a supervisor position. He developed many long lasting friendships through his witty, fun loving personality. There were always many stories to be told where “Big Mac” was involved. For many years, Jim enjoyed volunteering to set up the Christmas lights at Murphy Park for Hillcrest Family Services. His favorite past time was solving the world’s problems with his coffee buddies. Jim was an old car enthusiast and especially loved his 61 T-bird. After retiring, he developed a passion for woodworking and spent many hours in his workshop. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, as many of his friends and co-workers can attest to. Jim was also a member of the Moose Lodge #355 of Dubuque, and Resurrection Parish.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gladys, his two daughters and three sons; Kelly (Ron) Mussehl, Carey (Larry) Schilling, Jay (Jean) McDonald, Mark McDonald (friend Robin), Todd (Tara) McDonald, his ten grandchildren; Erin (Shaun) Cavanaugh, Dillon Hefel (friend Catie), Amy Mussehl (fiancé Dan Schroeder), Tyler Mussehl, Mallory McDonald, Molly McDonald, Kaitlyn McDonald, Meghan McDonald, Nolan Jacobson, and Hailey Schilling, one special great grandchild; James Cavanaugh, his sister and brother in-law Joan (Robert) Blocker, numerous in-laws; Jean (Dennis) Funke, Robert (Betty) Leibfried, Gary (Linda) Leibfried, Tom (Judy) Leibfried, Mary Jo (Brad) Birkett, Donna Leibfried, Linda (Jim) McCarthy, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Clayton and Ruth McDonald, his father and mother in-law; James and Bertilla Leibfried, his sister and brother in-law Jean (Vince) Furlong, and brother in-law John Leibfried.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established. Special thanks to Dr. Liaboe and his nurse Trish, The Wendt Center, Hospice of Dubuque, No Place Like Home, and all other care-givers for Jim.

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

Lloyd J. Streif

Lloyd James Streif, 90, of Sageville, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018, at Stonehill Care Center, surrounded by family.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque, where there will be a prayer service at 3 p.m. The East Dubuque American Legion Post 787 will walk through at 6 p.m. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 27, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Fr. Dwayne Thoman will officiate. Entombment will be in Resurrection Garden Mausoleum, Mount Calvary Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the East Dubuque American Legion Post 787.

Lloyd was born September 30, 1928 in Des Moines, the son of Lloyd and Rita (Pasbach) Streif. He moved to Dubuque in 1934, and graduated from St. Raphael and Loras Academy in 1946. He married Ann Runde on May 20, 1961 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dubuque. She preceded him in death on April 19, 2008.

Lloyd worked as a farm hand through high school. After high school, he became a logger for Elmo Jamison, Stanley Stoffel, and Oscar Bruggemann. In 1951, he entered the Army and spent 16 months with the 10th Corps Combat Engineers in North Korea, where he operated a bulldozer. While on R&R, he was the 50,000th soldier to march through Camp Drake, Yokahama, Japan, and was the mayor of Yokahama for a day, and was presented with the key to the city. He was the first foreigner to ever be the mayor of a city in Japan. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. He was honored to participate in the Honor Flight in 2010. Upon his return, he was a heavy equipment operator for Fay Steger Construction and Fondell & Sons. Highlights of the time included constructing Dubuque’s flood wall and excavating many roads and subdivisions. From 1976 to 1991, he worked for John Deere demonstrating construction equipment in numerous countries on five continents.

Upon retirement, he began a career in community service. Lloyd and George Wilson volunteered over 4,000 hours in building the Dubuque Soccer Complex. The Dubuque Arboretum was the next project-building the Japanese Garden, working on the Brown Team, and serving on the Board of Directors for many years.

Lloyd and Ann raised their family of four in the town of Sageville. Always a hard worker, Lloyd spent countless hours tending to his gardens, orchard, hunting, fishing, and boating on the Mississippi. He loved teaching his kids and others to enjoy the outdoors as he did.

Lloyd is survived by four children, Carol Gebhart of Dubuque, James (Lori) Streif of Dubuque, Joleen (Brian) Jacque of Dyersville, and Robert (Sheri Lowe) Streif of Dubuque; grandchildren Kelsey and Derek Streif, Carter and Lauren Shaull, and Braden and Ava Gebhart; step grandchildren Dustin, Lucas, and Maci Jacque; a brother Daniel (Roxanne) Streif of Dubuque; two sisters Mary Ann O’Hara of Dubuque and Beverly DeValera of CA; a brother in law, David Schmitt of Madison, WI; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; his brother David, his sister Maggie Weiland; and his in-laws, Dick O’Hara, Marian (Red) Hauth, Florence Helgeson, Elaine Schmitt, Donald (Vi) Runde, and Richard (Eloyse) Runde.

The family would like to thank the staff at Stonehill Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for their care of Lloyd.

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

Mary Ann Koss

Mary Ann Koss, 96, of Oak Crest Manor and formerly of, Placid, Iowa, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at 4:28 p.m., at Oak Crest Manor in Dyersville, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Mary Ann may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friends also called after 9 a.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

Services for Mary Ann will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 27, 2018 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Placid, Iowa, with Rev. Michael Schueller presiding. Burial will be held in St. John’s Cemetery in Placid, Iowa.

She was born November 13, 1922 in Belle Plaine, Iowa, daughter of James and Agnes (Krajicek) Dohnalek. She received her education in the Belle Plaine area schools. She went on to teach in a one room school house in the Belle Plaine, Iowa area. On April 29, 1954 she was united in marriage to Gerald Koss at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He preceded her in death on January 18, 2016. The couple farmed in the Mount Vernon area until 1975 at which time they moved to Placid.

She was a member of St. John’s Parish in Placid, Iowa.

She is survived by four children, Sheryl (Charles) Brindle of Belmond, IA, Denise (Wayne) Brunsman of New Vienna, IA, Sue Koss of Clinton, IA, and David (Karen) Koss of Epworth, IA; 14 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Freshour of Marengo, IA.

She is also preceded in death by her parents; her husband; 2 great grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Wilmer & Margaret Koss; a brother-in-law, Hersh Freshour.

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

Ileen M. (Fritsch) Klein

Ileen M. (Fritsch) Klein, age 85, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 3:30 p.m., on Monday, December 17, 2018, at home, surrounded by her loving family. To honor Ileen’s life, private family funeral services were held at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Ileen was born on October 15, 1933, in Bankston, Iowa, daughter of Nicholas and Sophia (Bartels) Fritsch.

Ileen was born and raised in Bankston, where she graduated from St. Clement’s High School. Ileen was united in marriage to the love of her life, LaVern Klein, on April 20, 1954, at St. Clement’s Church in Bankston, Iowa. The two were blessed with 64 wonderful years together and 5 adored children. Ileen was a full time wife and mother, but also put her talents to good use with the Dubuque Community School District in the food service department for several years until her retirement. She was a faith filled woman and a long time member of St. Patrick’s Church and Rosary Society, the Catholic Daughters of America and The Power of Prayer. Family, was by far, the most important aspect of Ileen’s life, and also brought the most joy to her days. She cherished any time spent with LaVern and the children, and was over the moon when the grandchildren started coming along. Ileen was always happy to be the “go to” babysitter, any time the opportunity arose. We are deeply saddened at losing our sweet, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, but take some comfort in the fact that she is now free of the health issues she has faced with such courage and strength these past months, and will be celebrating Christmas in Heaven this year with all of her loved ones called home ahead of her.

Those left to cherish Ileen’s memory include

her loving husband,
LaVern Klein, Dubuque, IA;

her children,
Dixie (Lloyd) Tigges, Peosta, IA,
Corey (Connie) Klein, Dubuque, IA,
Scott (Kelly) Klein, Peosta, IA
and Bret (Rose) Klein, Dubuque, IA;

her grandchildren,
Cody and Courtney Klein, Jake and Grace Klein, Allison, Sophia, Jarrett and Emma Klein;

and a great-granddaughter,
Zoey Klein.

Ileen was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Roxanne Klein; and her siblings, Olivia (Francis) George, Marie Meehan, Nicholas (Lamerne) Fritsch, Arnold (Grace) Fritsch, Elmer Fritsch, and Ferdinand Fritsch.

Ileen’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Brian Sullivan and his nurse Robin, Dr. Christine Holm and her staff, and the nurses and staff of Hospice of Dubuque, especially Jenni and Julie, for their outstanding support and care of Ileen and her entire family.

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

Georgia Lee Leaver

Gerald L. “Gerry” Naumann, age 87, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 5:54 a.m., on Friday, December 21, 2018, at Stonehill Care Center, surrounded by his loving family. To honor Gerry’s life, funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, December 28, 2018, at St. Anthony’s Church, 1880 Saint Ambrose Street, with Rev. Steven J. Rosonke and Rev. Lloyd “Paul” Ouderkirk officiating. To celebrate Gerry’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m., until 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be a parish scripture service held at 3:30 p.m. Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Centralia.

Gerry was born on February 6, 1931, in Sherrill, Iowa, son of Alfred and Anna (Behnke) Naumann.

Gerry proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Phyllis Ouderkirk, on October 30, 1954, at St. John the Baptist Church in Peosta, Iowa, and they have been blessed with 64 wonderful years together and 8 children. Gerry was a hard worker who supported his family by devoting 45 years to the Dubuque Packing Company and FDL, until his well earned retirement. Gerry’s Catholic faith was very important to him, he was a long-time member of St. Anthony’s Church, as well as a former member of the Holy Name Society. In his free time, Gerry could often be found out on the golf course seeking out that elusive “hole in one”, or hitting the lanes, looking to score a perfect 300, with friends from the Dubuque Bowling 700 Club. Gerry’s love of the outdoors also often took him out hiking at Swiss Valley, the Mines of Spain or along Heritage Trail. He was meticulous when it came to caring for his yard, making sure the length was always within the proper range of keeping to his high standards, and that the weeds and fallen leaves were non-existent. He also had a green thumb when it came to the garden, and was happy to always share his harvest with family and friends. Gerry was an avid sports fan who looked forward to baseball season when he could root for his St. Louis Cardinals, and then eagerly awaited football season when he was able to watch his beloved Green Bay Packers play. Above all, however, Gerry’s family was the most important aspect of his life, he loved traveling the country with Phyllis to visit the children, always looking forward to everyone being together at big family gatherings. We are heartbroken at losing our husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, but know that he is now spending his 1st Christmas in Heaven with all of his loved ones called home ahead of him, free of the health issues that he has so bravely faced these past few months.

Those left to cherish Gerry’s memory include

his loving wife,
Phyllis Naumann, Dubuque, IA;

his children,
Mary Schneider, Hazel Green, WI,
Eugene (Sherry) Naumann, Hanover, IL,
Marvin (Michelle) Naumann, Baltimore, MD,
Michael (Karri) Naumann, Orlando, FL,
David (Julie) Naumann, Dubuque, IA,
Kathy (Kevin) Vaughn, Dubuque, IA,
Randy (Amy) Naumann, Peosta, IA
and Janet (Tony Smith) Naumann, Cedar Rapids, IA;

his 13 grandchildren,
Kayla (Andy), Micah, Josiah, Katie, Amber (Jojo), Matthew, Danielle, Shawn (Jessica), Kevin Michael, Sam, Gabe, Max, Eli;

his 5 great-grandchildren;

his siblings,
Irvin (Mary) Naumann, Dubuque, IA,
Al “Whitey” Naumann, Dubuque, IA,
Darlene (Don) Schmitt, Fenton, MO,
Harlan (Rose) Naumann, East Dubuque, IL
and Donald (Helen) Naumann, Peosta, IA;

and his sisters-in-law,
Donna Naumann, Epworth, IA,
Joan Naumann, Dubuque, IA
and Peggy Naumann, Dubuque, IA.

Gerry was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, Steve Schneider; 3 brothers, Melvern “Curly” Naumann, Ronney Naumann and Kenneth “Dutch” Naumann; 2 sisters-in-law, Mary Naumann and Darlene Naumann; and a brother-in-law, Joe Hoerner.

Gerry’s family would like to thank Charlie Kutsch for his years of friendship on the golf course, as well as the nurses and staff of Stonehill, for all of their kind, compassionate and professional care of Gerry and his family.

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

Georgia Lee Leaver

Georgia Lee Leaver, 69, of Monmouth, Iowa, passed away on Thursday evening, December 20, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

A celebration of Georgia’s life will be held at 11 A.M., Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Monmouth, Iowa Cemetery.

Georgia Lee Neal was born on December 31, 1948 in Monticello, Iowa, to Paul and Darlene (Pritchard) Neal. She was educated in Midland of Wyoming Schools and had worked at a factory in Chicago prior to moving back to Monmouth, Iowa where she owned and operated the “Hound Dog” tavern for many years.

Those left to honor her memory include her brother and sister-in-law, Rich and Cindy Neal of Maquoketa, IA; 3 nieces, Jennifer (Brian) Eckhardt of Olin, IA, Kristin (Eric) Garien of Maquoketa, IA, and Lacey (Terry) Frahm of Baldwin, IA; 7 great-nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Felipe “Phil” Verdin of Monmouth, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Georgia Lee Leaver memorial fund has been established.

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

Dolores M. Kinsella

Dolores “Dody” M. Kinsella, Davenport, Iowa, passed away in her home on December 20th, 2018.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 23rd at Hoffman-Schneider Funeral Home, 1640 Main St., Dubuque, Iowa, from 1-4 pm., with a prayer service at 1 p.m. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, December 24th at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Key West, Iowa at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Rodney Allers will officiate.

Dody was born May 4th, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Joe and Mary (Hames) Waldbillig. She attended school at St. Joseph’s in Key West, and after graduating from St. Columbkilles in Dubuque, began working at Pepsi-Cola Company in Dubuque.

Dody married Dorrance “Earl” Kinsella on August 3rd, 1968 at St. Joseph’s Church in Key West, and then lived in Phoenix until moving back to Iowa. In 1977 Dody moved with her family to Muscatine, Iowa, and started working for the University of Iowa Heart Center in Muscatine. After her husband retired they moved to LeClaire, Iowa, to enjoy life in their new condo overlooking the Mississippi. This allowed them more time with family and friends and to be able to get away to warmer climates. After living in LeClaire for several years, they decided to move to their Villa condo in Davenport to be closer to their driving destinations.

In addition to her many artistic talents, Dody was an excellent cook, always trying something new. She excelled in entertaining family and friends, but always allowing plenty of time for some serious shopping. With a smile and personality that would light up any room, she was loved by everyone she met and enjoyed meeting and getting to know people. Dody will be remembered for her contagious personality, beautiful smile, comforting thoughts, and personal notes of encouragement that she sent quietly to so many friends and acquaintances.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband Earl Kinsella of Davenport; two children, Benjamin (Heidi) Kinsella, of Denver, CO, and Sarah (Dave) Jirak of Warren MI; three grandchildren, Joanie, Lola, and Miles Kinsella of Denver; brother, Paul Waldbillig of Dubuque; sisters Carole (Doug) Cosby of Peosta, IA, and Judy (Eric) Finley of Davenport; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and many good friends throughout the Midwest and Southwest.

Dody was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Rose Marie; and a sister-in-law Leslie Waldbillig. May they rest in peace.

In lieu of flowers, a Dody Kinsella memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hskfh.com