Obituaries Archive

Harlan J. Knuth

Harlan J. Knuth, 91, of Dubuque, formerly of Rockford, died Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Luther Manor.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 pm Wednesday at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home, 2659 Kennedy Road. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church where visitation will also be held Thursday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Military Rites will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League. Entombment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Rockford.

Harlan was born August 9, 1926 in Luana, Iowa, son of Werner and Elsie (Lenth) Knuth. After graduating from High School, he served in the US Navy. He worked at Carter Craft Inc, retiring in 1991.

He married Arletta Torrey on July 2, 1955. She preceded him in death in 1995. He married Georgia (Kaufman) Derby in 1997.

Harlan was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife, Georgia of Dubuque; three sons, Harlan (Susan) Knuth of Rockford, Ill, Mark (Carla) Knuth of Madison, Wisc., and Bruce (Kasie) Knuth of Oconomowoc, Wisc., Three step children, Steve (Cindy) Derby of Dubuque, Laura Derby of Dubuque and Kim Moorhead of Pensacola, Fla.; 15 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren, a brother, Werner (Jacki) Knuth of Owatonna, Minn.; a sister, Marie Rommel of North Ridgeville, Ohio; and a sister in law, Kathy Knuth of Glencoe, Minn.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Delbert Knuth.

For further information, please visit www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Dubuque (hospiceofdubuque.org).

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Luther Manor and Hospice of Dubuque for their loving care.

Charles H. Burkart

Charles H. Burkart, age 75, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 1:30 a.m., on Friday, March 30, 2017, at home. To honor Charles’ life, funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 2001 Saint Joseph Street, with Rev. Gabriel C. Anderson officiating. To celebrate Charles’ life, family and friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Dubuque Post #6.

Charles was born on May 8, 1942, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Elmer N. and Helen D. (Paar) Burkart.

Charles grew up in Dubuque and attended Loras Academy before finally becoming a proud graduate of the 1st class at Wahlert High School. Charles went on to next honorably serve his country with the U.S. Air Force, during the Vietnam War. He was eventually united in marriage to his soul-mate, Frances Schmitt Paisley, on June 14, 1975, in Dubuque. The two were graciously blessed with 40 wonderful years together, before she was sadly called home ahead of him on September 9, 2015. Charles had a strong work ethic, which he put to good use with Eagle Window and Door for 7 years, Inland Molasses for 12 years, and finally another 9 years with Regis Paper Company, before he finally retired. He was always very proud of his service to our country and was a long-time member of the American Legion Dubuque Post #6. He was also honored to be involved with the Republican Party for many years, and was even fortunate enough to be voted Treasurer during his service. In his free time, Charles thoroughly enjoyed listening to music, traveling the world in search of a new experience, and sitting down to read a good book, always eager to expand his wealth of knowledge about world history and the railroad. Our hearts ache today with the loss of Charles from our daily lives, but we know he is once again spending time with Fran and that all of his earthly struggles have ceased, only to be replace by absolute joy, perfection and love. Thank you Charles for all the memories you leave behind; we’ll absolutely cherish them until we meet again.

Those left to cherish Charles’ memory include

his sister,
Karen Schwendinger, Epworth, IA;

his sister-in-law,
Rosemary Burkart, Morris Plains, NJ;

his 5 step-children,
Thomas J. Paisley, Dubuque, IA,
Karen S. Potter, Dubuque, IA,
Daniel J. Paisley Sr., Lexington, KY,
Pamela M. McDaniel, Madison, WI
and Gregory G. (Mary) Paisley, Dubuque, IA;

12 step-grandchildren,
Lee (Mari) Potter,
Shelby (Tony) Bellomio,
Stephanie (Billy) Dean,
Stacy (Tim) Welu,
Daniel (Ann) Paisley Jr.,
Robert Paisley,
Edward Flattery,
Brittany McDaniel,
William Paisley,
Samuel Paisley,
Sara (Tim) Biang
and Lynn (Jonathan) Anderson;

many step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren;

and several nieces and nephews.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Frances “Fran” Burkart; a brother, Raymond Burkart; a brother-in-law, Thomas Schwendinger; a step-grandson, Rob Potter and a nephew, Thomas Burkart.

Charles’ family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Above and Beyond Hospice, Home Instead, and his wonderful neighbors, Jason, Beth, Anna and Evelyn, for all of their loving care and support.

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

John T. Burlage

John T. Burlage, 82, of Monticello, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, Sunday, April 1, 2018, at the Good Neighbor Society in Manchester.

Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Kramer Funeral Home, 700 East Oak St in Monticello where a parish vigil service will be recited at 3 pm and a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm. Visitation will continue Thursday from 9:15 – 10:15 am at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 4700 Valley Farm Rd, in Central City prior to funeral services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2018, at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Central City with burial in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Castle Grove. Rev. Wayne Droessler will officiate. Military Honors will be accorded by the Monticello Drill Team.

John was born on January 8, 1936, to Lawrence and Frances (Kurt) Burlage in Monticello, Iowa. He graduated from St Mary High School in Cascade with the class of ’54 and then enlisted in the United States Air Force where he spent four years. On June 3, 1961, he married Doris Domeyer at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg, Iowa.

John, with his wife by his side, raised their family on their farm in Castle Grove west of Monticello. Later in life he enjoyed driving truck and talking about his adventures. He had a special passion for his beloved pygmy goats and could watch and talk about them for hours. They brought him nearly as much joy as his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 57 years, Doris. His children: Cheryl (Rodger) Sill of Stanley, IA, and their children: Tom, Will, Sam and Aly; Peter (Holly) Burlage of Plano, TX and their children: Sydney and Addisyn; Daniel Burlage of Marion, IA; Carla Burlage of Ankeny, IA and Dawn Burlage and special friend, Brett Swift, of Cedar Rapids, IA; siblings: Grace Tallman of Davenport, IA, Robert Burlage of Monticello, IA, Richard Burlage of Brooklyn, NY, Helen Hignite of Oklahoma City, OK and Don (Marcia) Burlage of Tipton, IN. In-Laws: LaVerne “Bud” Domeyer of Petersburg, MaryLou Gravel of Dyersville, John (Shirley) Domeyer of Holy Cross, Peter (Clairce) Domeyer of Dubuque and Rita Domeyer of Dyersville as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Patrick, his parents and his brother, William “Bill” Burlage, as well as many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and several nieces and nephews.

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

Joel M. Dexter

Joel M. Dexter, 61, of rural Schapville, IL, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 30, 2018 of an apparent heart attack due to possible inhalation of smoke from a controlled burn in rural Scales Mound, IL.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Schapville, with Rev. Mark Oehlert officiating. Burial will be in the Shepherd of the Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 – 10:45 a.m. on Thursday at the Church. The Miller & Steinke Funeral Home of Scales Mound is in charge of arrangements.

Joel was born on March 28, 1957 at Watertown, WI, the son of Pastor John Paul and Shirley (Capper) Dexter. He was united in marriage to Deborah J. Zander on December 11, 1994.

Joel was a graduate of Scales Mound High School, class of 1975. He then graduated from Wartburg College. Joel lived the past 20 years at Urbana, IL, before recently moving to Schapville and purchasing his childhood home.

Joel was a member of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at Schapville. He retired from the Illinois State Geological Survey. From 1974-1980 Joel worked in Jo Daviess County as a hired farm and township road employee. He was a freelance photographer 1976-present; a volunteer at Camp New Hope for campers 8 years old and above with developmental physical disabilities, Mattoon, IL; a Principle News and Feature photographer for the Journal Gazette, Mattoon, IL, 1980-1988; a published author of photographic journal books: Galena and the Land that Time Forgot, 1993, Bob McElwee and Joel Dexter; For Everything There is a Season: The Land and People of Rural Illinois, 1994, Joel Dexter; scientific photographer at the ISGS, 1988-2008; Prairie Research Institute (home to five scientific surveys of the state of Illinois including IL Natural History, IL State Archaeological, IL State Geological, IL State Water, IL Sustainable Technology) photographer and assistant under Director and Founder, 2012-2016.

Joel was a “social butterfly,” who loved taking pictures, talking and visiting with people. His mentor in photography was Archie Lieberman. He loved music and shared his musical ability on his guitar, playing and singing at church.

Surviving are his wife, Deborah “Debbie,” his mother, Shirley (Gary) Lane, three brothers, Jeff Dexter, Josh (Jane) Dexter, and Jay (Linda) Dexter; three nieces, Carlie (Zach) Dexter, Casey (James) McCartney, and Jessica (Jared) Grant; grand nephews, Coy and Hunter and another on the way; sister-in-law, Victoria (Edward) Zander and their son, Robert (Kelsey) Zander; and several aunts and uncles; and a very close friend, Esther Lieberman.

He was preceded in death by his father, Pastor John Paul Dexter, infant daughter, Elizabeth Anne Dexter, and his in-laws, Robert L. and Betty P. Zander.

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

Darlene E. Wedewer

Darlene E. Wedewer, 83 of New Vienna, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018, at home.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 2, 2018, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville. Visitation will continue Tuesday from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, New Vienna, with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. John O’Connor will officiate.

Darlene was born on July 14, 1934, to Edward and Mary (Fangmann) Kern in Dyersville. She married Howard “Bud” Wedewer on August 16, 1950. Together they raised 7 children on their farm Northwest of New Vienna. Darlene’s hobbies included gardening, playing cards, quilting, cooking, fishing and traveling. Her passion was taking care of her grandchildren and spending time with her children and friends. She was a member of the VFW Legion Auxiliary and St. Boniface Parish and its Altar Rosary Society.

Darlene is survived by her seven children: Diane (Larry) Kloser of New Vienna, Gary (Carol) Wedewer of New Vienna, Carl (Michelle) Wedewer of North Buena Vista, Lynn (Matt) Linder of West Des Moines, Ron (Tirzah) Wedewer of Manchester, Vickie (Bud) Feldmann of Dyersville, Kenny (Krystal) Wedewer of Key West, Dubuque, 17 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, special friend, Bob Fitzgerald of Dyersville, siblings: Dale (Donna) Kern of Des Moines, Bob Kern of Santa Theresa, Mexico, Dorie Ruppenkamp of Iowa City, Art (Lois) Kern of Dyersville, Leon (Marilyn) Kern of New Vienna, David (Jeanette) Kern of Cedar Rapids, Linda Kern Garbisch of Kailua, HI, and Rick (Terry) Kern of Minneapolis, MN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Howard, a sister in infancy, Judith, and brother-in-law, Don Ruppenkamp.

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

Rosalinda M. Wubben

Rosalinda M. Wubben, 91, of Scales Mound, IL, formerly of Menominee, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the Galena Stauss Senior Care Community.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Nativity BVM Church at Menominee, IL, with Fr. Dean Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the Parish and St. Ann’s Society rosary will be recited at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Rosalinda was born on May 28, 1926 in Menominee Twp. of Jo Daviess County, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Cecelia (Mensen) Middendorf. She was united in marriage to Leo G. Wubben on May 6, 1947 at Nativity BVM Church in Menominee. He preceded her in death on November 4, 1971.

She was a farm wife, who enjoyed quilting, the newborn animals, working in her garden, reading and playing cards. Rosalinda was a member of Nativity BVM Church and the St. Ann’s Society at Menominee and Holy Trinity Church and its Altar & Roary Society at Scales Mound.

Surviving are eight children, Marilyn (Bill) Reed of Scales Mound, Judy (Dan) Webster of Shullsburg, WI, David (Twila) Wubben of Mason, City, IA, Richard (Lois) Wubben of Menominee, Mary Carol (Reid) Batteram of Hazel Green, WI, Beverly (Jeff) Leahy of Shullsburg, Daniel (Betty) Wubben of Hazel Green, and Karen (John) Wienen of Scales Mound; 23 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and two on the way, her brother, Walter (Marceline) Middendorf and sister-in-law, Jane Middendorf, both of Menominee.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Cecelia; her husband Leo; two grandchildren, Ryan Wubben and Lindsay Wubben-Simonini; her siblings, Barney, Oscar, Elmer, Henry, Rita and Tony.

A special thank you to the Galena Stauss Senior Care Community nurses and staff for the wonderful care given to our Mom.

A Rosalinda M. Wubben memorial fund has been established.

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

Ronald F. Bliss

Ronald F. “Ron” Bliss, 71, of Andrew, Iowa, passed away on Thursday morning, March 29, 2018, in Bellevue, Iowa.

A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at 10 A.M., Monday, April 2, 2018, at Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 P.M. on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be in the Andrew, IA Cemetery.

Ronald Frederick Bliss was born on October 7, 1946 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Frederick and Arlene (Current) Bliss. He was a 1964 graduate of Andrew Community High School and then served six years in the Army Reserves. He married Carol Jean Graves on April 3, 1966 in Andrew, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Alan and Kim.

Ron first worked for McMurray Farms, then Clinton Engines in Maquoketa, and later for International Harvester. He lastly worked as a truck driver for Darling (formerly National By-Products) in Clinton for over 44 years, retiring in 2012.

Ron was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew. He loved the outdoors and would go fishing any chance he could. He also enjoyed racecar driving for 14 years, playing softball, and coon hunting. He was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago sports teams including the Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, Bears, and Black Hawks.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Carol Bliss of Andrew, IA; children, Alan (Lisa) Bliss of Andrew, IA, and Kim (Troy) Hingtgen of Andrew, IA; 3 grandchildren, Ashlee (Keith) DeMoss, Ryan Hingtgen and Cale Hingtgen; 2 great-grandchildren, Jadyn DeMoss and Kamryn DeMoss; a brother, James (Cindy) Bliss of LaMotte, IA; a sister, Diane (Rick) Gerischer of Maquoketa, IA; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one infant son, Chad Ronald Bliss.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Ronald F. “Ron” Bliss memorial fund has been established.

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

Geraldine A. Behrend

Geraldine A. Behrend, 93, of Monmouth, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at the Anamosa Care Center in Anamosa, Iowa.

A celebration of Geraldine’s life will be held at 2 P.M., Monday, April 2, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 1 P.M. Burial will be at the Monmouth, Iowa Cemetery.

Geraldine Ann Clapp was born on December 11, 1924 in Toronto, Iowa, to Daniel and Magdelina (Kent) Clapp Sr. She grew up in the Toronto area and married Leonard L. Behrend on February 28, 1942 in Trenton, New Jersey. To this union five children were born, Charlotte, Bill, Lou, Rollie and Betty.

Geraldine raised a family and worked various jobs throughout her life, most notably as the “famous pie maker” at WAKA Restaurant in Maquoketa.

Geraldine was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa. She enjoyed feeding the birds, especially cardinals, and cooking, sewing, embroidering quilts, and playing the organ. She especially loved spending time with her family.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Charlotte (Allen) McCloy of Monmouth, IA, Bill (Ann) Behrend of Sioux Falls, SD, Lou (Carla) Behrend of DeWitt, IA, Rollie (Kay) Behrend of Calamus, IA, and Betty (Rich) Priester of Cedar Rapids, IA; 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and her husband Leonard on February 23, 1994.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to the Activities Department at the Anamosa Care Center.

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

Craig Taylor

Craig C. Taylor, 66, of Dubuque, passed away on March 28, 2018. There will be no services. Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is entrusted with arrangements.

Neil Thomas Anderson

Neil Thomas Anderson, 46, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the Medical Associates Clinic in Galena, IL.

A private celebration of Neil’s life will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Shepherd of Hills Lutheran Cemetery, Schapville, IL.

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Schapville, IL. The Miller & Steinke Funeral Home of Scales Mound is in charge of arrangements.

Neil was born on December 20, 1971 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of George and Carol (North) Anderson. He was a graduate of Scales Mound High School, class of 1990.

Neil was united in marriage on October 5, 2002 to Lori Stoewer-Phillips. He was a farmer and was a partner in Anderson Acres since day one.

Neil’s passion was his family, farm, and friends. Everyone knew Neil by the signature black cowboy hat and cowboy boots. He loved to spend time fishing, being with his cattle, and four wheeling.

Surviving is his wife Lori and children, Derian, Jalen, and Maddison, whom he loved spending time with; his father, George; brother, Carl Anderson, and daughter Taylor; and two nephews he loved like his own, Cyleand Clint Anderson.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol J. Anderson; grandparents, Bob & Marie North and Marvin and Elaine Anderson, a brother,

Dennis and aunts, Peggy, Diane and Marian.

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

Peggy S. Hanniford

Peggy S. Hanniford would like to let you know that her work here on earth is done. She has retired this place! More on her retirement and relocation in a moment, first here are some important details.

To celebrate Peggy’s life (that important dash between the dates), friends may greet the family from 1 – 3 p.m. Saturday March 31, 2018 at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road. There will be a service immediately following at 3:00 p.m. The Rev. Ms. Karen Candee of Summitt UCC in Dubuque will officiate. Burial of cremains will occur in a private ceremony later.

And now, the rest of the story…

On March 27, 2018 Peggy took mortal leave of her residence in Dubuque, Iowa. Born on November 22, 1945, she was with us an impactful 72 years when she received a call from the angels. It seems The King wanted her to come home and join His Easter celebration. Fitting, as spring and Easter were two of her favorite times of the year.

It’s an appointment from which she will not be returning. And she apologizes for that inconvenience. Not really. Would you? This opportunity comes with some BIG PERKS like being in the blessed presence of Jesus and a reunion with family (her dad and mom!) and friends. Laughter, love, reading to her hearts content, and her favorite MUSIC are guaranteed. Although she will miss her son Chef Patrick’s cooking, the food in Heaven is tasty and a soul never gains an ounce!

If you didn’t know Peggy, you missed someone special. She was blessed with copious amounts of love; genuine to a fault; a gentle Christian soul; a deeply devoted daughter; a loving, giving, and comforting mother; a sassy but tender big sister; a dedicated teacher and Head Start Director at Operation: New View Community Action Agency (38 years!); a true and loyal friend; and a beautiful grandmother. Peggy would tell you always say please and thank you….be kind and people will like you better. And never stop smiling.

Just when she thought she was too old to fall in love again, she became a grandmother, and her five grand-angels (Claire, Bella, Will, Olivia and Kate) stole not only her heart but enriched her life more than words can say. She always maintained that her greatest treasures called her Mema.

To the ones she loved the most: her beloved sons; her daughters-in-law (the daughters she always wanted and finally got); her grand-angels; The Brothers; and her many nieces and nephews, and friends – don’t cry because she’s gone. instead, celebrate her life, warmth, wit and wisdom, her laugh and that infectious smile (she loved to draw smiley faces) that she shared while she was with you.

Although she is gone, she’s never far away. Look for her when the sun rises over the mountains in Montana, or a beautiful evening sunset over a northern Minnesota lake, see her beauty in the earliest spring tulips and daisies to the fall mums. And if you’re lucky (or special) she’ll be that beautiful cardinal outside your window.

Love you forever; from here to infinity, mom, sister, grandma (Mema) and friend!

She is survived by her beloved sons Michael and daughter-in-law Cheryl (Hoffman) Hanniford of Altoona, Iowa, Patrick and daughter-in-law Jennifer (Juergens) Hanniford of Dubuque. She was the proud grandmother of Claire, Isabella, Will, Olivia, and Kate Hanniford. In addition, she is survived by her brothers Donald (Laurie) Potter II of Cook, Minnesota, Gregg Potter of Florence, Montana, Mark (Robin Steinkraus) of Polson, Montana, and Cort (Lynn Bradley) Potter of St. Ignatius, Montana; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents Donald and Dorothy Potter.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Victoria O. Famuyide, DO and her staff for the wonderful pulmonary care they provided as Peggy learned to live with COPD. The family would also like to thank the medical staff at Grand River Medical Group, Finley UnityPoint, the ICU staff at Mercy Medical Center, and Manor Care in Dubuque. Your skilled and tender care gave us the gift of time.

Miranda Fredericksen

Miranda “Mandy” Fredericksen, 43, of Dubuque, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. Friends may greet the family from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, at Hoffmann Schneider Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1640 Main St., Dubuque. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Clinton Lawn Cemetery, Clinton, IA.

Loras A. Soppe

Loras A. Soppe, 76, of Cascade Iowa, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade, Iowa.

Friends and relatives of Loras may call from 2 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friends and relatives of Loras may also call after 9 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Services for Loras will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa with Rev. Douglas Loecke Presiding,with Flag Presentation afforded by the Cascade American Legion Post #528. Burial will be held at a later date.

He was born September 8, 1941 in Placid, Iowa, son of Reynold Henry and Albertha K. (Kelchen) Soppe. He received his education in the rural Placid area country schools. On January 15, 1966 he was united in marriage to Erma Theisen at Holy Family Catholic Church in Peosta, IA. He was employed with Steger Construction and also owned and operated Sups Repairs.

He was a member of St, Matthias Parish in Cascade, IA. He is an Air Force Veteran, having served from 1959-1962.

He is survived by his wife, Erma Soppe of Cascade, IA; four children, Christina Soppe of West Union, IA, Michael Soppe (& Merill Guarneri) of Calmar, IA, Jacqueline Goedken of Two Harbor, MN, and Jeremy Soppe of Cedar Rapids, IA ; and a daughter-in-law, Carina Soppe of Lamars, IA; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; seven siblings, Louis (Jeri) Soppe of Monticello, IA, Leo (Donna) Soppe of Cascade, IA, Connie (George) Helle of Anamosa, IA, Diane (Al) Nerney of Oxford Junction, IA, Carol Oberbroeckling of Farley, IA, Beverly (Dave) Holz of Dubuque, IA and Deborah (John) Steger of Dyersville, IA; and a sister-in-law, Doris Soppe of Dyersville, IA.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Chris Soppe on June 18, 2016; one brother, Andrew Soppe in 1988; one brother-in-law, Bill Oberbroeckling in 1996.

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

Roger H. Kunde

Roger H. Kunde, 63, of Bernard, IA passed away March 26th, 2018 at Unity Point Finley Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 31st, 2018 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Burial will take place at St. Theresa’s Cemetery in La Motte, IA. Visitation will be on Friday, March 30th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, and after 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home until time of service.

Roger was born on January 3rd, 1955, the son of Harry and Anna (Miller) Kunde in Maquoketa, IA.

Roger was the rock of our family. He did everything he could for all of us. Family meant everything to him. He started Roger’s Auto Salvage in 1981, from there he bought North End Wrecking Inc. in 2001. In 2005 he rekindled his love of farming, and built over 1000 acres. He bought Wenzel Towing in 2012 to keep the Legacy of Jules Wenzel Sr. going, the same year he started Watershed Cafe. He was also a member of the Hawkeye Vintage Machinery Association. He love to work, when one project was done, it wasn’t time to rest, it was time to start another.

He will be forever remembered by his partners Lois and Joan; his children, Scott (Karrie Thole) Kunde, Jodi (Chad Knight) Kunde, Deven Kunde, Nathan (Rachel Miller) Kunde, and Jerad (Liz Theisen) Kunde; grandchildren, Hailey, Lexi Jo, and Parker, who will continue to build his dream. He is also survived by his brothers David (Donna) Kunde, Gary (MaryAnn) Kunde, Steven (Joan) Kunde, Randy (Samantha) Kunde; his sisters MaryAnn (Russ) Wenger, Kathy (Roy) Snook, Alice Jean Kunde, and Amylou (Dale) Barglof.

Preceded in death by his brother Timothy and his parents Harry and Anna Kunde.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established in his name.

The family would like to extend a thank you to Bernard Fire and Rescue Department for their care.

Stephanie C. Deutsch

Stephanie C. Deutsch, 49, of Dubuque passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at Dubuque Specialty Care.

Friends may greet the family from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Hoffmann Schneider Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1640 Main St., Dubuque, where there will be a service at 11 a.m. Deacon Jim Schmidt will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Stephanie was born September 14, 1968, daughter of Wayne and Ileane (Baumgartner) Deutsch Sr. She received her Master’s Degree in Community Health Counseling from Drake University in Des Moines, and her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Religious Studies from Clarke University, Dubuque. Stephanie was devoted to her career as a counselor, and she enjoyed the opportunity to help others. She loved the great outdoors, and especially loved riding her bike and kayaking. Stephanie enjoyed adventures with her family, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was deeply loved and will be missed.

She is survived by her daughters Heather (Timothy) Ricklefs, of Titonka, IA and Megan (Dennis) Tarasi, of Terre Haute, IN; two grandchildren, Tyson Ricklefs and Michaela Tarasi; her mother Ileane Deutsch, of Dubuque; brothers, Wayne A. (Nadine) Deutsch Jr. and Erich (Jessica) Deutsch, both of Dubuque; and her nieces and nephew, Madelyn, Gwen, and Korbin Deutsch.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; her father Wayne Sr.; and a brother, Michael Deutsch.

Memorials may be made to the National Parks Foundation.

The family would like to thank the staff at Dubuque Specialty Care and Hospice of Dubuque.

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