Behr Funeral Home

Cecilia H. Hirsch, age 96, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully at 5:35 p.m., on Monday, March 20, 2023, at MercyOne Dubuque with her loving family by her side. To honor Cecilia's life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Holy Spirit Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 2215 Windsor Avenue. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, at Church, with Rev. Steven M. Garner officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Behr Funeral Home is assisting the family. Cecilia was born on May 17, 1926, in North Buena Vista, Iowa, daughter of Joseph and Cecilia (Wolter) Schmidt. Cecilia attended school in North Buena Vista. She...

That almost 90 year old fun loving, "Out to Lunch" lady, Caroline M. (Bach), (Drumm), (Kennicker) Welsh, of Dubuque passed away from lung cancer on Thursday, March 16, 2023. To honor Caroline's life, family and friends are encouraged to come and have some great laughs and fun from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be a parish scripture wake service held at 3:45 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church, with Rev. Steven M. Garner officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. She has provided a little ceramic token of her life...

James A. "Jim" Rondeau, age 77, of Dubuque, passed away at 11:38 a.m., on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Sunnycrest Manor. To honor Jim's life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., on Monday, March 13, 2023, at the Church of the Resurrection, 4300 Asbury Road. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday at the Church of the Resurrection, with Rev. Phillip G. Gibbs officiating. Burial will be at a later date following cremation in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Behr Funeral Home is assisting the family. Jim was born on March 10, 1945, in Westfield, Massachusetts, son of Edward and Helen (Stevenson) Rondeau. Jim graduated from high school and went on to...

Sister Shirley (Luetta) Kamentz, OSF, passed away at 4:20 a.m., on Sunday, March 5, 2023. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Masks are optional. Guests unable to attend may participate via livestream at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Sister was born on December 31, 1936 in Dubuque, IA, daughter of Ferdinand and Luetta (Mueller) Kamentz. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis August 25, 1954 and made final profession of vows August 12, 1960. Sister received her degree in physical therapy from Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL. She...

Jayne L. Schonhoff, age 71, of Dubuque, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Dubuque. In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held. Behr Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Jayne was born on December 27, 1951, in Sioux Falls, SD, daughter of Julian and Eleanor (Christopherson) Wickre. Jayne graduated from Dubuque Senior High School, Class of 1969, and then attended NITI where she earned her CNA certificate. She enjoyed working as a CNA for decades for numerous employers including Lady of Lourdes, Dubuque Healthcare, Bethany Home, Sisters of the Presentation, Mercy Hospital and Hospice of Dubuque. She was united in marriage to the love of her...

John J. Brown, age 82, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully at 5:48 p.m., on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Stonehill Care Center. To honor John's life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at St. Raphael's Cathedral, 231 Bluff Street, with Rev. Dennis J. Quint officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery where military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League. John was born on November 14, 1940, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Joseph and Rose (Powers) Brown. He was the oldest of 4 children and at age 14 when his...

Gregory L. "Greg" Scremin, age 73, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 24, 2023, at his home. To honor Greg's life, family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., at Behr Funeral Home. Immediately following services, military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Dubuque Post 6. Burial will be at a later date at Union Cemetery in Aurora, Iowa. Greg was born on January 23, 1950, in Lakewood, Colorado, son of Arlene E. Seedorf Scremin. Greg graduated from high school and went on to honorably serve his country with...

Stella F. (Brimeyer) Hefel, age 93, of North Buena Vista, passed away peacefully at 7:07 a.m., on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, with her loving family by her side. To honor Stella's life, family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, IA. There will also be visitation on Monday, February 27, 2023, at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall in North Buena Vista from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday at Immaculate Conception Church with Rev. Marvin J. Bries officiating. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Stella was born on June 8, 1929,...

Lawrence R. "Larry" Kirkpatrick, age 77, of Dubuque, passed away at 11:40 p.m., on Monday, February 13, 2023, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital with his loving wife by his side. To honor Larry's life, family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at Behr Funeral Home. Military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League. Larry was born on May 12, 1945, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Edward and Virginia (Ziegler) Kirkpatrick. Larry graduated from Dubuque Senior High School and after graduation went on to honorably serve his country with...

Helen M. Schmitt, age 83, of Balltown, passed away at 4:08 p.m., on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Stonehill Care Center surrounded by her loving family. To honor Helen's life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 468 Balltown Road, where there will be a parish scripture wake service held at 2:30 p.m. There will also be visitation on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. at church. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Church with Rev. Tyler C. Raymond officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Behr Funeral Home is assisting...

The family of Pamela M. Bennett of Dubuque, is saddened to announce her passing on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the age of 63. There will be a celebration of Pam's life for family and friends on Tuesday February 14th from 11-2 p.m. at the Dubuque Pizza Ranch. Pam, daughter of Gene and Madonna (Steffen) Kopp, was born on May 9,1959 in Dubuque, Iowa. After graduating from Hempstead High School, she moved out West and had a successful sales career. She returned to Dubuque in 1988 and met her partner in life Terry Healy. The two have been together ever since. Pam has two daughters, Shannon and Sherri, who were the light of her life. Pam will be forever remembered for her contagious smile...

Jacqueline R. "Jackie" Entringer, age 85, of Dubuque, passed away at 5:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Stonehill Care Center surrounded by her loving family. To honor Jackie's life, family and friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday at Behr Funeral Home with Deacon John Stierman officiating. Following cremation burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Jackie was born on August 23, 1937, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Charles and Gladys (Sawvel) Menadue. Jackie was a proud life long Dubuquer who attended Prescott and Jefferson schools. She was united...

Thomas L. Thilmany, age 84, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at his home. To honor Tom's life, family and friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the Church of the Nativity 1225 Alta Vista Street. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday at the Church of the Nativity with Rev. Andrew J. Upah officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League. Behr Funeral Home is assisting the family. Tom was born on April 7, 1938, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Nicholas and Katherine (Thilmany) Thilmany. Tom attended school in...