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TENNYSON - Catherine C. "Katie" Abing, age 87, of Tennyson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Luther Manor in Dubuque, IA. She was born on November 16, 1936, the daughter of Nick and Loretta (Schardt) Timmerman. On May 27, 1958, Katie was united in marriage to Irvin A. Abing at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler. After their marriage, she raised her loving family. Katie enjoyed quilting, bowling, card clubs, going to coffee, and having her favorite shot of blackberry brandy. She was a devoted member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and a member of the CCW. Katie took great pride in the housekeeping of St. Andrew Catholic...

LANCASTER - Edith M. Parkins, age 99, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Orchard Manor Nursing Home near Lancaster. She was born July 10, 1924 in rural Cassville, the daughter of Benjamin and May (Taylor) Kirschbaum. They lived in the former Okey School then moved to Cassville. Edith graduated from Cassville High School in 1942. On June 6, 1950, she married Stanley Parkins at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They farmed in Beetown Township for many years and later moved to Bloomington. Survivors include four children: Susan Placko, Sally (Douglas) Neverman, Richard (Dianne) Parkins, and Ronald (Faye) Parkins; 12 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. In addition...

DUBUQUE, IOWA - Debra Ann Colyer, age 57, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was born on February 25, 1966, in Lancaster, the daughter of Almon and Irene (Jeardeau) Reynolds. Debra was raised on the family farm between Lancaster and Fennimore. She graduated from Fennimore High School in 1984. Debra furthered her education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a degree in Business. In 1988, she married Jeff Landon and they had two boys, Tyler and Trevor. Debra was employed as a Senior HR Analyst at Lands' End for 36 years. On June 3, 2011, she married El Colyer at the Hotel Julien in Dubuque. Debra enjoyed shopping, working in her...

Thomas James "Tom" Sahr, of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison at the age of 80. Tom was born on September 3, 1943, the son of Harlan and Elsie (Hitch) Sahr in Fort Atkinson. He graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 1961. Tom was united in marriage to Randy Lynn Bullock on February 2, 1964. In 1964, he and Randy started their family; they had two daughters, one in 1964, one in 1966 and a son in 1979. Tom worked in glass repair and always had animals around. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. In 2007, his wife Randy, of 43 years passed away. In 2009, Tom met Christine Jeidy...

LANCASTER - Dolores Emma Lyons, age 94, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Lancaster Health Services. She was born on February 11, 1929, in La Crosse. Her mother passed away when she was ten. After her mother's passing, Dolores moved to Lancaster with her older sister, Marie, who raised her. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1947. Dolores immediately started working at Lancaster State Bank, where she worked for 47 years. When she retired in 1994, she had been head bookkeeper for many years. On October 20, 1956, Dolores was united in marriage to Louis Lyons at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. They and their children were active...

LANCASTER - Delbert B. "Del" Schuster, age 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. He was born on October 31, 1930, in Ellenboro Township, the son of Delbert L. and Helen (Wenzel) Schuster. Del graduated from Lancaster High School in 1948. He furthered his education at the Wisconsin State College of Platteville, earning a degree in Chemistry. Shortly after receiving his degree in 1952, Del was drafted into the United States Army and began basic training in Kentucky. On March 25, 1953, Del was united in marriage to Nancy Fritz just before deployment to Korea. Following his honorable discharge, Del worked at Dubuque Packing...

Delbert B. "Del" Schuster age 92 of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 12:00 Noon, at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster with Pastor Mark Hoehne officiating. Burial with military honors will be held in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends may call on Tuesday, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. Online condolences available at www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com.