The Gazette

Reverend John C. Paisley "Father Jack", 86, of Dubuque, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his home. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 6:45 pm Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Church of the Resurrection followed by a prayer service at 6:45 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial for Father Paisley will be 10:30 am Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Church of the Resurrection, 4300 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, celebrated by Archbishop Michael Jackels and priests of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Dubuque. Father Jack was born December 7, 1935, in Dubuque, IA, the son of George William and Bernice Marie Shuhert Paisley. He attended grade school at St. Patrick's in Dubuque then...

Danielle L. (Jackson) Connell, 26, of Monticello, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at home surrounded by her family following a two-year bout with Cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday. July 23, 2022, at St. Mary's Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, and from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque. The Parish Scripture Service will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Danielle was born on December 6, 1995, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Kelly and Debbie (Leibold)...

Frank E. Usher, 75, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 2, 2022. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 14th at 10:00 a.m., at Ted Dickey West Funeral Home, 7990 President George Bush Turnpike, Dallas, Texas. Frank was born on October 5, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Lester and Rita Usher. After graduating from Jefferson High School in 1964, Frank attended the University of Northern Iowa until he was drafted into the Army in 1967. Frank served his country and spent 14 months in Korea until his honorable discharge in 1970. After his military service, Frank graduated from Mount Mercy College in 1973 and began his career at Rockwell...

Maureen Glennys McAndrews, age 71, of Dubuque, passed away suddenly at 1:42 p.m., on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Ennoble Manor. To celebrate Maureen's life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Friday, July 8, 2022, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at St. Raphael's Cathedral, 231 Bluff Street, with Rev. John Cusick officiating. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery at a later date following cremation. Maureen was born on November 26, 1950, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Glenn and Helen (Broderick) McAndrews. Maureen graduated from Wahlert High School in Dubuque. After school, she...

Rita Renee Dvorak-Weber, 68, of Athens, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on May 11th, 2022. The youngest daughter of Mildred Graham and Lester Dvorak, Rita grew up on a family farm in the small town of Elberon, Iowa alongside her 5 older sisters. Rita attended Benton Community Senior High School near Elberon, where she was heavily involved in music and theater arts. She later went on to study music at both Ellsworth Community college and the University of Iowa. Rita moved to Athens, Georgia in 1981 where she worked for the University of Georgia and later began her 26 year-long career with the US Postal Service. In Athens, Rita got involved in local theater and music programs such...

Thomas Allen Hoffman, 78, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center. A Celebration of Tom's Life will be from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Tom's obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Thomas Allan Hoffman, 78, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center. He died from complications of lung and kidney disease. A celebration of Tom's life will be held at a later date. Tom was born April 7, 1943, in Cascade, IA, the son of Lloyd and Isadora May Hoffman. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in Cascade, and Loras College in Dubuque. He was a Spanish teacher at Monticello High School for ten years and later worked and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Dubuque. Tom always had a helping hand. Either driving Jim to his medical appointments, helping Larry and Marianne at the store, babysitting Wayne and Eric's dog or volunteering...

Bruce Edward Philipp died peacefully at home on March 6, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Bruce was born on February 28, 1941, to Sidonia Schmidt and Edward Philipp on the family farm near Rudd, Iowa. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1959 and earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University in 1963. He worked at Collins Radio (later Rockwell Collins) for most of his career. Bruce was intelligent, faithful, kind and quiet. He had numerous hobbies. After graduating college, he raced Formula V cars. His love for cars continued into his later life when he bought an MG. He and his wife enjoyed Motor Iowa trips and he loved sharing his car with the...

Jim Duffy, 85, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1350 Lyndhurst Dr., Hiawatha, IA. The Mass of Christian Burial for Jim will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Father Gary Mayer as the Celebrant assisted by Deacon David Brinkmoeller. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Full military honors will be rendered by the Dubuque Marine Corps League. Jim was born in Whittemore, IA to Lewis and Dorothy Duffy on March 8, 1936. He graduated from Loras College in...

Edward Michael "Mike" Wallace, 77, formerly of Iowa City, Iowa, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday February 20, 2022 due to complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Private services will be held at a later date with internment at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in his name at the CURE PSP FOUNDATION at www.psp.org. Mike was born near Creston, Iowa on August 28, 1944, the son of the late Edward and Mary Helen (Higgins) Wallace. As a youth he was very active in 4H and farm life in old Spaulding Township, Union County, Iowa. He graduated from Creston High School in 1962. He graduated from the...

Sister Marlys (Felice) Becker, OSF, 88, of Dubuque, died Friday, February 18, 2022, at the Clare House in Dubuque. The Rite of Final Committal was held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 21, 2022 followed by burial at the Sisters of St. Francis natural burial site. A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Mount St. Francis Center. Masks will be required. Livestream of the service can be viewed at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at Mount St. Francis Center. Born August 21, 1933, in Watkins, IA, she was the daughter of John and Anna Frese Becker. She entered...

Stephen Fox Eikelbarner of Plano, Texas went home to be with his heavenly Father on February 10, 2022 at the age of 78. He was born on June 7, 1943 to James Clifford Eikelbarner and Dorothy Grace (Fox) Eikelbarner in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Stephen attended Marshalltown Junior College before proudly serving in the United States Army. He married Sandy McDowell on May 27, 1966 in Cedar Rapids. Stephen was a self-made businessman. He was a loving husband of 55 years, a father, grandfather, and friend. Stephen will be missed dearly by those he knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Eikelbarner of Plano, Texas; daughter, Kara Bell and fianc?e, Marty Collins of Richardson, Texas;...

John R. "Jack" Nelson Jack Nelson was born on February 20, 1935, to Donald and Evelyn Nelson, in Tipton, Iowa. On January 13, 2022, Jack's battle with pneumonia ended, and he entered into blessed rest. Jack graduated from high school in 1953, enlisted in the Iowa National Guard (where he served as a Medical Specialist), and went on to Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa. In August 1955, Jack married Shirley Jackson, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, a joyful union that produced three children: Rick (K), Pam (Bart) Seebach, and Matt (Kay). Jack's career began with the Skelgas company in Tipton, Iowa, continuing into branch management roles in the Iowa towns of Washington, Fairfield, and finally,...

The family of Nancy Andrea (Smith) Pugh, 75, is sad to announce her passing on December 27, 2021. Nancy was born February 21, 1946 in Cherokee, IA to Howard and Maxine (Rohde) Smith. Nancy was the oldest of four siblings and spent her childhood years working on the family farm with her dad. She graduated from Willow High School in Quimby, IA and went on to attend Iowa State University where she met her partner, lover and future husband Dennis Pugh. She and Dennis were united in marriage on November 24, 1968 in Quimby, IA. After graduating from college and marrying Dennis the very next day, Nancy became a teacher at Bennett Community School in Bennett, IA where she taught German and Art...

Lou Ada Shonerd, 81, died peacefully on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. The Webster City, IA native was a longtime resident of Cedar Rapids, IA before moving to Savannah. After Lou graduated from Webster City High School in Webster City, she attended the Electronic Radio-Television Institute in Omaha, NE where she trained as a Teletypewriter Operator. Lou moved to Washington, DC to work for the CIA. In Washington, Lou met and fell in love with her future husband, James Shonerd. James and Lou were married on June 5, 1960, they later moved back to Iowa where they raised their two daughters. Lou was very artistic and creative. Her...

Roger Lynn Baldwin, age 77, of The Villages, FL, passed away peacefully December 22, 2021 with is loving wife by his side and under the care of The Villages Regional Hospital. He grew up on a farm near Clarence, IA with his parents Roger and Ruth; sister Jeanine; and brother Brett where he met Diana, his high school sweetheart and beloved wife of 58 years. After high school he proudly served in the US Ari Force followed by a data processing career. A friend to everyone, a kind, fun-loving man who enjoyed golfing with his family and friends. An avid pickleball player, as his fellow players at Fish Hawk Recreation Center would attest. Also loved playing on his electronic keyboard, RVing...

Name: Robert"Bob"Homme Age: 78 Date of death: 12/11/21 Location...Highlands Ranch, CO Suffered from Parkinson's Disease the past years. Was retired. Had been a purchasing manager in the Midwest (Link-Belt Crane of Cedar Rapids, IA. Hi-way Equipment Co of Cedar Rapids, IA. Zinga Industries of Reedsburg, WI.) for years prior to his move to Colorado. Husband of Suzanne Pauly Homme and father of Meggan as survivors. Funeral Service at Horan & McConaty 5303 E County Line Rd in Centennial, CO on Sunday 1/9/2022.

Mary Kathryn Taylor Harris passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. She was born on January 15, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Richard Edward Taylor, Sr., and Eleanor Marie Maier Taylor. Mary grew up in Waukon, Iowa, graduated from Allamakee County High School, attended Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, earning a B.S. degree in biology, and then attended the University of Texas in Austin, earning an M.A. in botany. Mary taught science courses at Atlantic Christian College, Grinnell College, and at various high schools throughout her career. While teaching at Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, North Carolina, Mary met her future husband, David Thurman Harris, Jr. They...

Mary Ellen Sanders Schaefer passed peacefully on November 13, 2021 after fighting a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on July 20, 1943 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to her parents Julius and Rose Sanders. Mary Ellen was a member of the Knoxville's Writer Group and enjoyed sharing her stories. She was president of the Knoxville Chapter of Hadassah from 1996-1998 and was actively involved in helping Jewish Russian immigrants. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Gloria Sanders. She was a loving wife to Dr. Barrett Alan Schaefer, an adoring mother to her son A.J. Schaefer, daughter Emily Schaefer Williams, and son-in-law Ashley C. Williams. She leaves behind her...

Patricia Lee (Hedges) Burnett, 93, of Marion, IA, died August 25, 2021, at Hawkeye Care Center in Dubuque, IA, following a long illness. Visitation will be held on August 30, from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM, with a funeral to follow at 11:00 AM, at Marion Christian Church, 1050 McGowan Blvd, Marion, Iowa. Masks will be required inside the church. Burial will be in the Oakshade Cemetery in Marion. Patricia was born February 13, 1928, in Hedrick, Iowa, to Palmer and Doris (Hunting) Hedges. She was one of three daughters. Patricia graduated from Hedrick High School and Ottumwa Conservatory of Music in 1946. She attended Central Radio and Television School in Kansas City, MO, and was a...

Mike Ironside, 57, of Dubuque, died Monday, August 16, 2021, at his home. A Celebration of Life for Mike will be held from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road. The family requests that all attendees please wear facial coverings to protect immunocompromised family members. Mike was born November 25, 1963, in Cedar Rapids, IA, the son of Joseph C. and Donna J. (Kremer) Ironside. On March 20, 1993, he married Julie Elizabeth Steffen in Osaka, Japan. He graduated in 1982 from North Linn High School and later graduated from Loras College in 1986. After teaching English Conversation and joining a...