Hoffmann-Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Dave Ennis, 86, of Asbury, died Friday, May 8, 2026, at Hope Hospice in Fort Myers, FL. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Mass of Christian Burial for David will be at 10:00 am Friday, May 15, 2026, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Father Brian Dellaert as the Celebrant. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Full military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Post #6 and the Iowa Army National Guard. David was born October 15, 1939, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Lawrence and Rosella (Henry) Ennis. On January 17, 2002 he married Annette Meyers at the...

Sister Mary Lou Cota, PBVM, (formerly Sister William Marie) 88, died on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Sisters of the Presentation (Mount Loretto), 2360 Carter Road, Dubuque, Iowa. On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, friends may call from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel, Sisters of the Presentation, where there will be a wake service at 9:30 a.m. and funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West. Sister Lou, daughter of William and Marie (Hawes), was born on June 15, 1937, as Mary Lou Cota, in Harpers Ferry, Iowa. She entered the Sisters of the Presentation on September 8, 1955, and professed her perpetual vows on August 21, 1963. She earned a Bachelor of...

Andrew C. Witter, 42, of Dubuque, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Owls Head, ME, while working with his crew on a golf course. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 5:45 pm on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Funeral Service for Andrew will be at 6:00 pm on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory with Terry Bemis officiating. Burial will be at Asbury Cemetery at a later date. Andrew was born February 28, 1984, in Dubuque, IA, the son of David and Robin (Cottrell) Witter. Andrew graduated from Hempstead High School in 2002. He had been working for Leibold Irrigation...

James "Jim" Patrick Reilly, 84, lifetime member of Dubuque, IA, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Veterans' Home at Manteno, IL. A prayer service will be held at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory followed by visitation until 7:00 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial for Jim will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Church of the Resurrection with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Full military honors will be rendered by American Legion Post #6 and the Iowa Army National Guard. Jim was born June 15, 1941, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Ray and Monica (Richter) Reilly....

Charles Richard Haas, loving husband to Peggy and loving father to Michael, Mitchel, Matthew, Martin, Marcus, and Marcel, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Assisi Village Assisted Living in Dubuque. A small private gathering will be held for family and close friends. Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Charles's obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Frances Sisson Kennedy of Dubuque, Iowa, died on April 29th in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Funeral Service for Frances will be at 10:30 am on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory with Pastor Trisha Wheelock officiating. Burial will be at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque. Mrs. Kennedy was born February 7th, 1937, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Emery and Donna Philp Sisson. She graduated from Leeds High School in Sioux City, Iowa, attended Wayne State Teachers College and the University of Dubuque, and earned a...

Marsha J. "Joey" Chapman, 75, of Dubuque, died Monday, April 27, 2026, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until 10:45 am on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Funeral Service for Marsha will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory with Deacon Mike Timmerman officiating. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Marsha was born July 28, 1950, in Ottumwa, IA, the daughter of Richard G. and Barbara J. (Lynch) Wintermote. On January 24, 1970, she married Richard M. Chapman II in Dubuque, IA. Marsha graduated from...

Fredric W. "Fred" Schaumburg, 85, of Durango, IA died Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Funeral Service for Fred will be at 10:00 am on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will be at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque. Fredric was born October 26, 1940, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Fredric J. and Alvina (Tinkam) Schaumburg. On August 22, 1964, he married Coralee Schemmel in Dubuque. He served in the Army National Guard where he was a heavy equipment operator. He...

Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Schroeder, 81, of Dubuque, formerly of Balltown, died Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Assisi Village Assisted Living. A prayer service will be held at 4:00 pm Friday, April 24, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory followed by visitation until 7:00 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial for Betty will be 10:30 am Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Church of the Resurrection with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Dubuque. Elizabeth was born November 19, 1944, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of John "Jack" and Lorraine Schmitt Ehlers. On October 12, 1963, she married Robert Leo "Bob" Schroeder at St....

Richard "Dick" H. Bergeson, 83, of Dubuque, died Monday, April 20, 2026, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. A Rosary will be recited at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory followed by visitation until 7:00 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial for Dick will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Church of the Nativity with Msgr. James Miller as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Key West. Richard was born September 23, 1942, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Harold and Jeanette (Hoehn) Bergeson. On January 12, 1963, he married Leone Schoolmeesters in Clontarf, MN. Dick graduated from Princeton High...

Melvin John Matous Jr., 70, of Dubuque, died on Monday, April 20, 2026, at AdventHealth Tampa in Tampa, FL. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Melvin was born August 20, 1955, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Melvin John Sr. and Mae Belle (Green) Matous. On April 3, 1976, he married Judith Ann Clarke in Dubuque. He began his working career at Beidler Texaco gas station, followed by Dan Kruse Pontiac, followed by positions at John Deere Dubuque Works, Carpet Shack, and Dubuque Wholesale Carpet. In 1994, he went on to open his own business, Mel's Flooring Outlet. Melvin was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and rarely missed an opportunity to cheer them on. He had a lifelong love...

Richard D. "Dick" Kokemiller, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026 at the age of 92, after a long life of quiet kindness, hard work, and generosity. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 10:45 am Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Funeral Service for Dick will be 11:00 am Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Rev. Jonathan T. Crawford officiating. Military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Post #6 and the Iowa Army National Guard. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at later date. Dick was born on November 14, 1933 in Boone County, Iowa to Carl and Gladys Garrison Kokemiller and spent his...

Scott Matthew Auderer, age 45, of Balltown, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The Funeral Mass for Scott will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church - Balltown with Deacon Peter Binder officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Scott was born on June 11, 1980, he grew up on the family farm in Balltown among the rolling hills and open fields that helped shape his lifelong love of the outdoors. He was an independent thinker with a quiet spirit and a kind heart, someone who valued solitude and found comfort in nature. He preferred open skies to crowded rooms and found meaning in working with his hands, fixing what...

Charles M. Menadue Jr., 92, of Dubuque, died Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Grand Meadows. "Charlie" was born on March 11, 1934, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Charles M. Menadue Sr. and Gladys (Sawvel) Menadue. He was the second oldest of nine children. Per Charlie's wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services. He served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Whetstone during the Korean War. He made a career at the Dubuque Packing Company working in the Hog Cut and as a Union Stewart until the Pack closed. Later he worked at Steve's Ace Hardware and Lowes until his retirement. Charlie loved his family and his dogs, but his second love was the Green Bay Packers....

Virginia "Ginny" A. Sedbrook, of Dubuque, was called home on April 17, 2026 while at Keystone Place in North Liberty, IA, with her family by her side, surrounding her with love as she began her final journey. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 10:15 am Saturday, April 25, 2026 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial for Virginia will be 10:30 am Saturday, April 25, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Steven Rosonke as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Key West. Ginny was born March 4, 1929, to George and Alexandria Ketoff, immigrants from Bulgaria who settled in Dubuque to raise their family. Ginny lived in Dubuque most of...