The John and Cecilia (Klostermann) Rubel family

Caecilia (Klostermann) Rubel, 75, died at 10 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 1951. Services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, Iowa, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, and burial was at SS. Peter and Paul's Cemetery at Springbrook, Iowa.
      Mrs. Rubel was survived by two sons, Roland Rubel and Edward Rubel, both of Springbrook, Ia.; three daughters, Mrs. Walter (Eleanor) Kilburg of Springbrook, Ia., Mrs. Benjamin N. (Viola) Kilburg of Bellevue, Ia., and Mrs. Irving P. (Emma) Walz of Prairie du Chien, Wis.; three brothers, Henry Sturm of Bellevue, Ia., Chris Sturm of Seattle, Wash., and Theodore Sturm of Watertown, S. Dak. She was preceded in death by two sons.

John Rubel, 88, died at home at 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 1965. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, Iowa, and burial was at SS. Peter and Paul's Cemetery at Springbrook, Iowa.
      Survivors included one son, Edward of Bellevue, Ia.; three daughters, Mrs. Irving Walz of Prairie du Chien, Wis., Mrs. Ben Kilburg of Bellevue, Ia., and Mrs. Walter Kilburg of Bellevue, Ia.; one brother, Charles Rubel of S. Dak.; three sisters, Mrs. Harry Scholte of Bellevue, Ia., Mrs. Henry Meyer of Wisconsin, and Mrs. Elemer Beeler of Bellevue, Ia.; 26 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.

Children of John and Caecilia (Klostermann) Rubel:

• William E. Rubel was born on January 19, 1900*, near Springbrook, Iowa, son of John and Caecilia (Klostermann) Rubel.
  * = A newspaper death notice has his date of birth as January 14. The date of January 19, I believe, is from a reading of his gravestone.

  William Rubel, 38, died at the Moulton Hospital in Bellevue, Iowa, Sunday night, August 14, 1938, at 7:15 p.m., following a brief illness. He had been a patient at the hospital since Friday. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning, August 17, at 9 o'clock at SS. Peter and Paul Church at Springbrook, with the Rev, P.J. Friedman officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
        He was survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Rubel; and the following brothers and sisters: Roland, Edward, and Mrs. Walter Kilburg, all of Springbrook, Ia., Mrs. Irving Walz, of Seneca, Wis., and Viola, at home.

• John Rubel was born on February 1, 1902, son of John and Caecilia (Klostermann) Rubel. John Rubel died on March 15, 1918.

• Roland Rubel was born on June 19, 1904, son of John and Caecilia (Klostermann) Rubel. Roland Rubel married Luella A. Schmidt on February 6, 1934, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, in Springbrook, Iowa. Luella Schmidt was born on December 13, 1912, in Springbrook, Iowa, daughter of William and Magedalena (Donlinger) Schmidt. Roland Rubel farmed, and Luella Rubel was a homemaker and helped her husband on the farm. They were members of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook; Luella was a member of its rosary society. Luella was also a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Raphael 1156, of Maquoketa. She enjoyed quilting, knitting and crocheting.

  Roland Rubel, 55, a farmer of the Bellevue, Iowa, area, died Monday, January 18, 1960. Family and friends called at the Kempter-Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, Iowa, where the Rosary was recited at 8 p.m., Wednesday, January 20. Funeral services were at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, January 21, at SS. Peter and Paul Church in Springbrook, Iowa, with burial in the church cemetery.
        Mr. Rubel was survived by his wife, Luella (Schmidt) Rubel; his father, John Rubel; two sons, John A. Rubel and Gary Rubel, both at home; two daughters, Mrs. Duane (Shirley) Laffey, of Runnells, Ia., and Lorna Rubel, at home; one brother, Edward Rubel, of Springbrook, Ia.; and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Walz, of Prairie du Chien, Wis., and Mrs. Viola Kilburg and Mrs. Eleanor Kilburg, both of Bellevue, Ia.

  Luella A. Rubel, 88, of Bellevue, Iowa, formerly of Springbrook and Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Sunday, November 11, 2001, at the Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, following a lengthy illness. Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, November 14, at Haylock-O'Hara & Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa, where there was a Catholic Daughters of the Americas rosary at 5 p.m. and a vigil service at 7 p.m. Family and friends also called after 9:30 a.m., Thursday, November 15, at the church. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 15, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook, with the Rev. Donald Bakewell officiating. Burial was in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springbrook.
        Mrs. Rubel was survived by two daughters, Shirley (Duane) Laffey, of Runnells, Ia., and Lorna Rubel, of Preston, Ia.; two sons, John "Jack" (Nancy) Rubel, of Maquoketa, Ia., and Gary Rubel, of Camanche, Ia.; 15 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and a brother.

• Emma Rubel was born on August 26, 1905, in Springbrook, Iowa, daughter of John and Caecilia (Klostermann) Rubel. Emma Rubel married Irving Walz on June 3, 1930, in Springbrook, and they resided at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, where they were members of St. Gabriel's Church.

  Irving Walz died on April 26, 1965, and he was buried in Calvary Cemetery at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.

  Emma Walz, 94, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, February 22, 2000, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 26, at St. John's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, with the Rev. James Warosh, S.J., officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery at Prairie du Chien. Family and friends called from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, February 25, at Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien, where there was a wake scripture service at 7:30 p.m.
        She was survived by eight children, Mrs. Jack (Norma) Erdenberger, of Prairie du Chien, Wis., Mrs. Ken (LaVonne) Doss, of Hales Corners, Wis., Bernard (Barbara) Walz, of Madison, Wis., Mrs. Norlan (Beverly) Arensdorf, of Rockford, Ill., James (Margaret) Walz, of Prairie du Chien, Wis., Mrs. Victor (Germaine) Bobrowicz, of Green Bay, Wis., Mrs. Philip (Sheila) Levin, of Rockaway, N.J., and Glen (Connie) Walz, of Cottage Grove, Wis.; 25 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Viola Kilburg and Mrs. Walter (Eleanor) Kilburg, both of Bellevue, Wis. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, John, Bill, Roland, and Edward Rubel; and a son-in-law, Jack Erdenberger.

• Viola M. Rubel was born on September 8, 1908, in Springbrook, Iowa, daughter of John and Caecilia (Klostermann) Rubel. Viola Rubel married Benjamin N. Kilburg on February 21, 1939, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, in Springbrook, Iowa. Ben Kilburg was born on July 17, 1904, son of Nicholas G. "Nick" and Mary (Dondlinger) Kilburg.
        Ben and Viola Kilburg lived at Bellevue, Iowa, and were members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue; Viola was a member of its rosary society and served as a volunteer, doing a variety of work at the church. Ben farmed west of Bellevue until he retired in 1970. Viola taught school in Jackson County and worked at Loras College in the food service department. She had been a certified nurse's assistant for many years, working in private homes and at Mill Valley Care Center, Bellevue. Children of Ben and Viola Kilburg were John Rubel, Thomas Kilburg, Paul J. Kilburg, and Dean J. Kilburg.

  Benjamin N. Kilburg, 84, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Wednesday morning, August 10, 1988, at Mercy Health Center, St. Joseph's Unit, in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called from 3 to 6 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, August 11, at Kingery-Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, where the rosary was said at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 12, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bellevue, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        He was survived by his wife, Viola; four sons, Thomas Kilburg, of Epworth, Ia., Paul Kilburg, of Cedar Rapids, Ia., Dean Kilburg, of Geneva, Ill., and John Kilburg, of Fairbanks, Alaska; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Marlena Arensdorf, of Dubuque, Ia., and Leola Ambrosy, of Bellevue, Ia.; and three brothers, Lester Kilburg and Wallace Kilburg, both of Bellevue, Ia., and Melvin Kilburg, of Springbrook, Ia.

  Viola M. Kilburg, 94, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Friday evening, June 13, 2003, at the Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue. Family and friends called from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, June 15, at Kingery Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Bellevue. Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Monday, June 16, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, with the Rev. Stephen Meyer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mrs. Kilburg was survived by four sons, Paul (Candace) Kilburg, of Cedar Rapids, Ia., Tom (Kathleen) Kilburg, of Epworth, Ia,, Dean (Linda) Kilburg, of Geneva, Ill., and John (Sumiko) Rubel, of Fairbanks, Ala.; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Eleanor (Walter) Kilburg, of Bellevue, Ia.. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Eric Kilburg; four brothers, John, Bill, Roland and Edward Rubel; and a sister, Emma Walz.
  Additional source: McFarlane Family Tree at http://www.mcfarlane.ws/family/d0003/g0000309.html#I1796

• Eleanor E. Rubel was born daughter of John and Caecilia (Klostermann) Rubel. Eleanor Rubel married Walter Kilburg on October 2, 1934. Walter Kilburg was born on February 17, 1909, son of Nicholas G. "Nick" and Mary (Dondlinger) Kilburg. Walter and Eleanor farmed south of Springbrook, Iowa, and they later moved to Bellevue, Iowa. Walter also previously worked for the City of Bellevue Street Department as well as for Jackson County. He was a member of the Bellevue Knights of Columbus. Born to Walter and Eleanor Kilburg were Mary Lois Kilburg, Doris Kilburg, Arla Kilburg, and Darwin Kilburg.

  Walter Nicholas Kilburg, 97, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, surrounded by his family. Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, December 22, and after 9:30 a.m., Saturday, December 23, at Kingery Funeral Home in Bellevue. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 23, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, with the Rev. Stephen Meyer officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
        Mr. Kilburg was survived by his wife, Eleanor; his children, Darwin (Barb Roeder) Kilburg, of De Witt, Ia., Mary Lois (Tom) Kueter, of Peosta, Ia., Doris (Don) Medinger, of Bellevue, Ia., and Arla (Terry) Hodgkinson, of Orlando, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Luella (the late Melvin) Kilburg; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; eight brothers and sisters, Ben, Lester, Melvin, Art, Elmer, Clarence, Leola Ambrosy, and Marlena Arensdorf; a daughter-in-law, Judy (Kueter) Kilburg; and a granddaughter, Tammy Kilburg.

  Children of Walter and Eleanor (Rubel) Kilburg:

  • Mary Lois Kilburg, daughter of Walter and Eleanor (Rubel) Kilburg, married Thomas Kueter, and they live at Peosta, Iowa.
  • Doris Kilburg, daughter of Walter and Eleanor (Rubel) Kilburg, married Donald Medinger, and they live at Bellevue, Iowa.
  • Arla Kilburg, daughter of Walter and Eleanor (Rubel) Kilburg, married Terry Hodgkinson, and they live in Orlando, Florida.
  • Darwin Kilburg, son of Walter and Eleanor (Rubel) Kilburg, married Judith Kueter. Judy was born on July 10, 1943. Darwin and Judy Kilburg lived at DeWitt, Iowa. Judith Kilburg died on August 3, 1996.

• Edward John Rubel was born on September 26, 1914, on a farm at Springbrook, Iowa, son of John and Caecilia (Klostermann) Rubel. Edward Rubel married Carmen Marie Eganhouse on January 24, 1938, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, Iowa. Carmen Eganhouse was born on June 2, 1918, on a farm at Bellevue, Iowa, daughter of Elmer and Amelia (Kieffer) Eganhouse. Carmen graduated from St. Joseph's High School in Bellevue, and then attended the University of Dubuque, where she received her teaching certificate.
        Edward and Carmen Rubel made their home on their farm one and a half miles east of Springbrook, Iowa, where they were members of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church; Carmen was a member of its rosary society. Carmen was an artist and enjoyed reading, cooking, and sewing, being an excellent seamstress. Along with grain, beef, and dairy farming, Edward was a dealer for the Acco Seed Company for many years and a member of the Farm Bureau. Carmen raised her yearly flock of poultry. Edward enjoyed cards, hunting, and fishing.
        Born to Edward and Carmen Rubel were James Leo Rubel, Joan Cecelia Rubel, Rita Ann Rubel and Ruth Ann Rubel (infant twins born August 12, 1946; deceased), Marcie Marie Rubel (infant born May 15, 1947; deceased), Mary Margaret Rubel, Elizabeth Ann Rubel, Barbara Jane Rubel, and Ann Amelia Rubel.

  Edward J. Rubel, 73, of Route 3, Bellevue, Iowa, died at 1:15 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, 1988, at home. Family and friends called from 3 to 9 p.m., Friday, July 8, at the Kingery-Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue and after 9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 9, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook, Iowa, where funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Saturday. Burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mr. Rubel was survived by his wife Carmen; a son, James Rubel, of Bellevue, Ia.; five daughters, Mrs. Robert (Joan) Flick and Mary Rubel, both of Dubuque, Ia., Mrs. Ron (Elizabeth) Juergens, of Carroll, Ia., Mrs. Steve (Barbara) O'Rourke, of Ames, Ia., and Mrs. Vincent (Ann) Lehmkuhl, of Blue Grass, Ia.; 15 grandchildren; three sisters, Emma Walz of Prairie du Chien, Wis., and Mrs. Ben (Viola) Kilburg and Mrs. Walter (Eleanor) Kilburg, both of Bellevue, Ia. He was preceded in death by three infant daughters, twins Rita and Ruth, and Marcie.

  Carmen M. Rubel, 78, died Sunday morning, December 29, 1996, at Mercy Health Center, St. Joseph's Unit, in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 31, at Kingery Funeral Home in Bellevue, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 1, 1997, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook, Iowa, with the Rev. Don Bakewell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mrs. Rubel was survived by a son, James (Doris) Rubel, of Bellevue, Ia.; five daughters, Joan (Robert) Flick and Mary (Les) Lenstra, both of Dubuque, Ia., Elizabeth (Ron) Juergens, of Carroll, Ia., Barbara (Steve) O'Rourke, of Ames, Ia., and Ann (Vincent) Lehmkuhl of Blue Grass, Ia.; 16 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a sister, Rosemary Nolan, of Wyoming, Ia.; six brothers George (Mary) Eganhouse, of Wyoming, Ia., Robert (Marilyn) Eganhouse, of Pittsburgh, Penn., Leland (Jean) Eganhouse of Monmouth, Ia., Dr. Gerald (Barbara) Eganhouse of Cedar Rapids, Ia., Dr. Thomas (Betty) Eganhouse, of Naperville, Ill., and David (Janet) Eganhouse, of Lost Nation, Ia.; two sisters-in-law, Mary Jean Eganhouse and Delores Eganhouse, both of Wyoming, Ia. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward; three daughters, infant twins Rita and Ruth, and an infant Marcie; two grandchildren, Robert and Angie Rubel; two brothers, Merton and Vernon; and a sister, Virginia.

  • James Leo Rubel was born on January 21, 1939, in Bellevue, Iowa, son of Edward and Carmen (Eganhouse) Rubel. He graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1957. James Rubel married Doris M. Upmann on December 30, 1961, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Dubuque, Iowa, and they enjoyed 40 loving years together. Jim and Doris Rubel owned and operated Crystal Lake Cave. Mr. Rubel was a housing inspector with the city of Dubuque for 30 years before his retirement in 2000. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, National Cave Association and the Dubuque and Galena (Ill.) Chamber of Commerce. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was known as "Papa" to his three grandchildren. He loved to meet new people and he was loved by all he met. He had a passion for many activities including Iowa and family history, cultural and civic events and outdoor activities. He especially treasured his time with the "Ole Rascals Club" and his early morning breakfast club.

    James L. "Jim" Rubel, 63, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Tuesday morning, June 25, 2002, at The Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 27, at Kingery Funeral Home in Bellevue, Iowa, and after 9:30 a.m., Friday, June 28, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook, Iowa, where funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Friday, with the Rev. Donald Bakewell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
          Mr. Rubel was survived by his wife, Doris; his children, Dr. Jeff (Gina) Rubel, of Iowa City, Ia., Doug (Araceli) Rubel, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Julie (Pablo) Ramirez, of Dubuque, Ia.; three grandchildren, Travis, son of Jeff and Gina, and Lexi and Kelsey, daughters of Julie and Pablo; and five sisters, Joan Flick and Mary (Les) Lenstra, both of Dubuque, Ia., Bette (Ron) Juergens, of Carroll, Ia., Barb (Steve) O'Rourke, of Ames, Ia., and Ann (Butch) Lehmkuhl, of Blue Grass, Ia.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Angela; an infant son, Robert; his parents, Edward and Carmen Rubel, his father and mother-in-law, LeRoy and Agnes (Averkamp) Upmann; brothers-in-law, Bob Flick, John Upmann, Dick Upmann and Ron Upmann; and three infant sisters, Marcy, Rita, and Ruth.

Children of John and Lena (Rolling) Sturm:

• John J. N. Sturm was born on January 26*, 1897, son of John and Lena (Rolling) Sturm. John Sturm married Kathryn Grabinowski.
  * = Date of birth is listed as January 22, 1897 in an online SSDI.

  John Sturm died in July 1977, with a last residence of Armstrong, Iowa.

• Luella M. Sturm was born on June 25, 1899, daughter of John and Lena (Rolling) Sturm. Luella Sturm married Harry Niemann. Harry Niemann was born on June 24, 1890.

  Harry Niemann died in February 1976, with a last residence of Armstrong, Iowa. Luella Niemann died in July 1983, with a last residence of Armstrong, Iowa.

• Elmer C. Sturm was born on June 30, 1901, son of John and Lena (Rolling) Sturm. Elmer Sturm married Margaret Rezac.

  Elmer Sturm died in January 1971, with a last residence of Fairmont, Minnesota. Margaret Sturm died on June 25, 1992, with a last residence of Armstrong, Iowa.

• Elizabeth H. Sturm was born on June 11, 1903, daughter of John and Lena (Rolling) Sturm. Elizabeth Sturm married Vern Dresch*, who was bon November 14, 1898.
  * = According to an online SSDI, Vern Dresch's given name was Werner; Vern is probably a diminutive of Werner.

  Elizabeth Dresch died on September 19, 2001, with a last residence of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Werner Dresch died in October 1979, with a last residence of Beardsley, Minnesota.

• Armella C. Sturm was born on July 12, 1906, to John and Lena (Rolling) Sturm. Armella Strum married Howard O'Brien.

  Armella O'Brien died on May 29, 1998, with a last residence of Scottsdale, Arizona.

• Adelaide M. Sturm was born on August 30, 1908, John and Lena (Rolling) Sturm. Adelaide Sturm married Wayne Vallie.

  Adelaide Vallie died in August 1990.
  Note. According to an online SSDI, her social security number was issued in California.

Joe and Mary (Sturm) Mosle

August "Gus" George died on January 19, 1902, and he was buried in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springbrook, Iowa.

Mary George was living at Springbrook, Iowa, at the time of her father's death in 1905. That same year, Mary (Sturm) George married Joseph H. Mosle on September 26, 1905. Joseph Mosle was born circa 1863 in Bellevue, Iowa. Joe and Mary Mosle had two children, Arthur Mosle and Elmer Mosle.

Mary (Sturm) Mosle died on February 23, 1912. Her sister-in-law Cora (Weinschenk) Sturm called Mary "the grandest person that ever lived."

Joseph Mosle retired to Dubuque, Iowa, circa 1927.

Joseph H. Mosle, a retired farmer, died Tuesday morning, April 7, 1936, at 2:30 o'clock. The body was viewed at the Didesch Funeral Home in Dubuque, Iowa, beginning Wednesday morning, April 8. The funeral was held Thursday morning, April 9, from the funeral home to Springbrook, Iowa. The Rev. P.J. Friedman officiated at the graveside adjoining SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Pallbearers were Louis Till, Henry Sturm, Sam Nothdurft, Joseph Gasser, William Norpel, and Harold A. Meyer.
      Two sons, Elmer and Arthur Mosle, both of Dubuque, Ia., survived him.

Children of August and Mary (Sturm) George:

• Viola M. George was born on September 30, 1896, in Springbrook, Iowa, daughter of August and Mary (Sturm) George. Viola George married Raymond Hipschen on June 7, 1921, in Bellevue, Iowa. He was born on February 25, 1894. Raymond was a World War I veteran. Raymond and Viola Hipschen lived at Bellevue, Iowa, where they were members of St. Joseph's Church. Viola was also a member of the church's Rosary Society and the Ave Maria Study Club. She was a homemaker.

  Raymond Hipschen, Sr., of Bellevue, Iowa, died Thursday morning, December 15, 1977, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called after 4 p.m., Friday, December 16, at the Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, where the Rosary was said at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 17, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mr. Hipschen was survived by his wife, Viola; a son, Raymond Hipschen, Jr., of Bellevue, Ia.; a daughter, Mrs. William (Mary) Hurley, of Bellevue, Ia.; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Sister St. Michael Carola Hipschen, BVM, and Mrs. Catherine Wagner, both of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. Mary Jones, of Bellevue, Ia.

  Viola M. Hipschen, 92, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Friday, June 9, 1989, at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue. Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, June 11, at the Kingery-Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, where the parish wake service was said at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were at 9:30 a.m., Monday, June 12, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mrs. Hipschen was survived by a son, Raymond Hipschen, Jr., of Bellevue, Ia.; a daughter, Mrs. William (Mary) Hurley, of Bellevue, Ia.; and 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

  • Mary Hurley, daughter of Raymond and Viola (George) Hipschen, married William Merle Hurley. William Hurley was born on November 2, 1923.

    William M. Hurley, 72, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 20, 1996, in Houston, Texas. Memorial services were at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 28, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue. The Earthman Funeral Directors in Stafford, Texas, was in charge of arrangements.
          Mr. Hurley was survived by his wife, Mary; a daughter, Susan Findley, of Houston, Texas; a son, Patrick Hurley, of Bellevue, Ia.; five grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

• Wilhelmina George was born on July 17, 1898, daughter of August and Mary (Sturm) George. Wilhelmina, who was called "Minnie," married Louis E. Till. Louis Till was born on October 26, 1895. Louis and Minnie Till lived at Bellevue, Iowa, where they were members of St. Joseph's Church. Minnie was also a member of St. Joseph's Rosary Society.

  Louis E. Till, 72, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Tuesday, September 3, 1968, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called after 2 p.m, Thursday, September 5, at the Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, where the Rosary was said at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Friday, September 6, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mr. Till was survived by his wife, Minnie; a son, Donald Till, of Columbus, Wis.; two daughters, Sister Susan Till, S.P.A., of Carroll, Ia., and Mrs. Lloyd (Judith) Gonner, of Bellevue, Ia.; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; a brother, Nick Till, of Rockford, Ia.; four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Kurt, Mrs. Susan Zimmer, and Mrs. Margaret Steffen, all of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. Mary Kilburg, of Bellevue, Ia.

  Wilhelmina "Minnie" Till, 84, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Saturday, April 30, 1983, at St. Joseph's Unit, Mercy Health Center, in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called from 3 to 9 p.m., Monday, May 2, at the Kingery-Gallagher Funeral in Bellevue, where the scripture wake service was held at 4:30 p.m. and the Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 3, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mrs. Till was survived by two daughters, Sister Susan Till, of Carroll, Ia., and Mrs. James (Judith) Kolker, of Bellevue, Ia.; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Augusta Norpel and Mrs. Viola Hipschen, both of Bellevue, Ia. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Adrian and Donald; and two daughters, Kathleen and Dorothy.

• Augusta K. George was born on April 21, 1902, at Springbrook, Iowa, daughter of August and Mary (Sturm) George. Augusta, who was called "Gustie," married Val Soulie on May 28, 1923, at Oakland, California. Val and Augusta Soulie lived in California from 1923 to 1948, where she was an apartment manager. Val Soulie died in 1948. Augusta married William Norpel on February 10, 1949, in Bellevue, Iowa. William and Gustie Norpel lived at Bellevue, Iowa. William Norpel died in 1960. From 1961 to 1974, Augusta was a nurse's aide at Bellevue Memorial Hospital.

  Augusta K. Soulie Norpel, 85, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Friday morning, February 5, 1988, at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue. Family and friends called from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, February 7, at the Kingery-Gallagher Funeral in Bellevue, where the wake service was said at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Monday, February 8, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mrs. Norpel was survived by a sister, Viola M. Hipschen, of Bellevue, Ia.

Children of Joseph and Mary (Sturm) George Mosle:

• Elmer Mosle was born on March 26, 1907, son of Joseph and Mary (Sturm) Mosle. He married Catherine L. [?].

  Elmer John Mosle, 67, of Davenport, Iowa, and formerly of Springbrook, Iowa, died Friday night, November 1, 1974, at home. Graveside services were at 2 p.m., Monday, at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue, Iowa. Family and friends called from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, November 3, at the Runge Mortuary in Davenport.
        Mr. Mosle was survived by his wife Catherine L.; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Mary) Hartvigsen, of Davenport, Ia., three grandchildren; and three half-sisters living in Bellevue.

• Arthur H. Mosle was born on June 21, 1909, son of Joseph and Mary (Sturm) Mosle. Art married Anne Reilly      Art and Anne Mosle had two children: Marilyn Mosle and Mira Mosle.

  Arthur H. "Art" Mosle, 60, of Dubuque, Iowa, died at 6:45 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 1970, at home. Family and friends called after 2 p.m., Sunday, February 22, at the Didesch Funeral Home in Dubuque, where the recitation of the Scripture Wake Service was held at 8 p.m. A Concelebrated Mass was offered at 10 a.m., Monday, February 23, at St. Mary's Church in Dubuque, and burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. The Rev. Cyril A. Reilly was in charge.
        Mr. Mosle was survived by his wife, Anne R. Mosle; two daughters, Sister Mira Mosle, BVM, of Des Moines, Ia., and Marilyn Mosle, of Iowa City, Ia.; his brother, Elmer Mosle, of Dubuque, Ia., three sisters, Mrs Raymond (Viola) Hipschen, Mrs. Louis (Minnie) Till, and Mrs. William (Gustie) Norpel, all of Bellevue, Ia.; and several nieces and nephews.

  In 2004, Anne Mosle and her daughters, Sister Mira Mosle and Marilyn Hinkhouse, presented Joseph Walter's 1906 oil painting Dubuque from Mount Carmel to Mount Carmel, the motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity, BVM. Sister Mira Mosle, the director of communications for the order, said "I remember when people would come to our house they were always fascinated by that painting. They would look to find how things had changed in the scene over the years." Joseph Walter, whose oil and water color paintings once graced many Dubuque homes and churches, was an Austrian immigrant who painted Dubuque-area scenery, still-life scenes, religious figures, and portraits of people. In 1962, Walter's family sold many of his artworks, and Anne and Art Mosle, who loved his paintings, bought three oils and four watercolors. They included depictions of Catfish Creek, a peasant woman on wash day, a Madonna and child, a young, fair-haired girl in a blue dress reading in front of lace curtains (Girl on Window), and the Mount Carmel view, which was honored with a prominent position in the Mosle living room for nearly 40 years. "We always said this belongs at Mount Carmel someday," said Anne Mosle, who recently decided to give the painting to the sisters, "and when Mira joined the BVMs, that was the frosting on the cake. We lived close to that beautiful painting every day and enjoyed it very much, but it should be nowhere else but at Mount Carmel."
  Adapted from an article in the September 7, 2004, Telegraph Herald.

  Anne Mosle, 94, of Dubuque, Iowa, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Marian Hall, Mount Carmel, in Dubuque. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 28, at Marian Hall Chapel. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends called after 9 a.m., Saturday at the chapel, where there was a wake service at 10:15 a.m.
        She was survived by a daughter, Sr. Mira Mosle, BVM, of Dubuque, Ia.; a brother, Cyril (Renee) Reilly, of Cedar Rapids, Ia.; a sister, Lou Donner, of Dubuque, Ia.; a son-in-law, Steven Hinkhouse, of West Liberty, Ia.; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; her parents; a daughter, Marilyn, on October 28, 2004; five brothers, Clement, Lawrence, Elmer, Raphael and Joseph Reilly; and two sisters, Marian Frankenreiter and Gertrude Wittstock.

  • Marilyn Mosle was born on October 21, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Arthur and Anne (Reilly) Mosle. She graduated from Wahlert High School and attended Clarke College, both in Dubuque. She later graduated from the University of Iowa. Marilyn married Steven W. Hinkhouse on February 28, 1981, at St. Joseph Church in West Liberty, Iowa. Since 1970, Marilyn had been a research assistant at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iowa City, most recently in gastroenterology research.

    Marilyn Mosle Hinkhouse, 57, of West Liberty, Iowa, died Thursday, October 28, 2004, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Memorial services were held October 30 at Lensing Funeral Service in Iowa City. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 3, in Marian Hall Chapel at Mount Carmel in Dubuque, Iowa, where family and friends called after 10 a.m. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.
          She was survived by her husband, Steve; her mother, Anne Mosle, of Dubuque, Ia., a sister, Sister Mira Mosle, BVM, of Dubuque, Ia.; her mother-in-law, Belle Hinkhouse, of West Liberty, Ia.; a sister-in-law, Ann Hinkhouse, West Liberty, Ia.; and aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Mosle. Memorials were directed to the Sisters of Charity, BVM, in Dubuque, Ia.

* = Note. An internet search yielded a ballplayer's name of Johnny Sturm, who played for the New York Yankees when they won the World Series in 1941, and I sent him a letter and information about this Sturm family to see if there was a connection, but he wrote back a note stating that he was not related to these Sturms; his folks had come from Munich, Bavaria, and settled in St. Louis, where his dad, a cooper by trade, found work with the Swift Packing Company and later for the Anheuser-Busch brewery. T.L.

There is an Adam Sturm buried in Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City, Iowa. He was born in 1876 and died in 1933. Also buried in the same cemetery are Elizabeth Sturm, 1889-1952, and Edna M. Sturm, 1909-1912, daughter of A.W. and E.P. Sturm. Source: Find A Grave at http://www.findagrave.com/. Accessed January 20, 2007.

Theodore "Teddy" and Lizzie (Roling) Sturm

Elisabeth "Lizzie" (Rolling) Sturm died on February 24, 1956, at Kranzburg, South Dakota.

Children of Theodore and Elisabeth (Rolling) Sturm:

• John J. Sturm was born on born September 14, 1905, son of Theodore and Elisabeth (Rolling) Sturm.

  John Sturm died on December 23, 1993, with a last residence on Watertown, South Dakota.

• Roland N. Sturm was born on October 21, 1906, son of Theodore and Elisabeth (Rolling) Sturm.

• Raymond A. Sturm was born on April 2, 1909, son of Theodore and Elisabeth (Rolling) Sturm. Raymond Sturm married Helen Fox.

  Raymond Sturm died on February 25, 1995, with a last residence of Watertown, South Dakota.

• Emily C. Sturm was born on January 21, 1911, daughter of Theodore and Elisabeth (Rolling) Sturm. Emily Sturm married Alphonse D. "Al" Flakus. Alphonse Flakus was born on April 8, 1911. Al and Emily Flakus lived at Watertown, South Dakota.

  Emily (Sturm) Flakus died in October 1986. Alphonse Flakus died on April 2, 1993.

• Harry Joseph Sturm was born on March 28, 1914, son of Theodore and Elisabeth (Rolling) Sturm. Harry Sturm married Florence Haider.

• Frances Veronica Sturm was born on September 1, 1918, daughter of Theodore and Elisabeth (Rolling) Sturm. Frances Sturm married Francis "Bud" Wagner.

  Frances (Sturm) Wagner died on August 21, 2003, at a care center in Estelline. She was the widow of Francis "Bud" Wagner. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Watertown, South Dakota.

Joseph "Joe" Sturm

Joseph Sturm died in 1949, and Antoinette Sturm died in 1955. They are buried at Springbrook, Iowa, with their son Roman.

Children of Joseph and Antoinette (Clasen) Sturm:

• Marcella M. Sturm was born on October 6, 1907, in rural Springbrook, Iowa, daughter of Joseph and Antoinette (Clasen) Sturm. Marcella Sturm married Benjamin P. Scheckel on November 12, 1929, at Springbrook, Iowa. Benjamin Scheckel was born on March 29, 1906, in Jackson County, Iowa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Scheckel. Benjamin was educated in the Springbrook, Iowa, parochial school. Benjamin and Marcella Scheckel farmed east of Springbrook, and they were members of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. After her husband's death in 1949, Marcella became a cook for the hot lunch program for SS. Peter and Paul School and later cared for the elderly in Bellevue, Iowa. Marcella was a member of the Springbrook Senior Citizens.

  Benjamin Scheckel, 43, died about 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 1949, after a heart attack at his farm near Springbrook, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 16, at SS. Peter and Paul Church in Springbrook, with the Rev. John Meyer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Kempter Funeral Home in Bellevue, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements.
        He was survived by his wife, Marcella; three sons, Adrian, Allan, and Dennis Benjamin; and six daughters, Mary Catherine, Naomi, Carma Mae, Marcianna, Doris Jean, and Judith Ann.

  Marcella M. Scheckel, 86, of Springbrook, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 26, 1994, at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Iowa. Family and friends called from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 28, at Kingery-Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, where there was a scripture wake service at 7:30 p.m., and before 9:30 a.m., Friday, July 29, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook, where funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Friday, with the Rev. Don Bakewell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mrs. Scheckel was survived by a son, Dennis (Sandy) Scheckel, of De Witt, Ia; six daughters, Mrs. Ferris (Mary) Sullivan, of Preston, Ia., Mrs. Lavern (Naomi) Till, of Springbrook, Ia., Mrs. Clarence (Carma) Weis, of Galena, Ill., Mrs. Roland (Marci) Hardin, of Durrant, Okla., Mrs. Steven (Doris) Trenkamp, of Preston, Ia, and Judy Scheckel, of Burnsville, N.C.; 36 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Celeste Sturm, of Dubuque, Ia., and Velma Droessler, of Kieler, Wisc. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, and four brothers.

• Celeste M. Sturm was born on May 22, 1911, in Springbrook, Iowa, daughter of Joseph and Antoinette (Clasen) Sturm. Celeste Sturm resided in Dubuque, Iowa, and was a cook at Mount Pleasant Home from 1963 to 1988. She was a devoted Catholic, belonging to St. Mary's Catholic Church, its Ladies Sodality and the Legion of Mary for more than 55 years. She was a beautiful aunt to her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed playing bingo.

  Celeste M. Sturm, 91, of 1695 Mount Pleasant St. in Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Springbrook, Iowa, died Tuesday morning, May 13, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque. Family and friends called from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 15, at Kingery Funeral Home in Bellevue, Iowa, and after 9:30 a.m., Friday, May 16, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook, where funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Friday. Burial was in the church cemetery.
        Miss Sturm was survived by a sister, Velma (Roman) Droessler, of Kieler, Wis.; sisters-in-law, Mary Sturm and Gloria "Dottie" Sturm, both of Bellevue; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister, Roman, Arnold, Vincent, Alphonse and Marcella Scheckel.

• Alphonse John Sturm* was born on April 20, 1916, in Springbrook, Iowa, son of Joseph and Antoinette (Clasen) Sturm. Alphonse Sturm married Erma Catherine Tebbe on November 3, 1943. Erma Tebbe was born on May 20, 1921, daughter of Nicholas and Mary (Schmidt) Tebbe. Alphonse and Erma Sturm farmed west of Bellevue, Iowa, and they were members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue. * = Alphonse Sturm's given name is listed as "Alfonse" in an online SSDI and an online index of a Jackson County marriage book.

  Alphonse Sturm, 60, of Bellevue, Iowa, was dead on arrival Wednesday night, December 22, 1976, at Jackson County Public Hospital in Maquoketa, Iowa. Family and friends called after 4 p.m., Thursday, December 23, at the Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, where the Rosary was said at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Friday, December 24, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, with burial in the church cemetery.
        Mr. Sturm was survived by his wife, Erma; a son, Stanley Sturm, of Bellevue, Ia.; two grandchildren; two brothers, Vincent Sturm and Arnold Sturm, both of Bellevue, Ia.; and three sisters, Mrs. Marcella Scheckel of Springbrook, Ia., Celeste Sturm, of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. Roman (Velma) Droessler, of Kieler, Wis.

  Erma C. Sturm, 71, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Tuesday evening, November 24, 1992, at Mercy Health Center, St. Joseph's Unit, in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called from 3 to 9 p.m., Friday, November 27, at Kingery-Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, where a scripture service was held at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 28, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mrs. Sturm was survived by a son, Stanley (and Darla) Sturm, of Bellevue, Ia.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; her mother, Mary Tebbe of the Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Ia.; four sisters, Mrs. Gordon (Bendina) Petesch, Mrs. Richard (Velma) Lampe, and Mrs. Edward (Madonna) Mueller, all of Bellevue, Ia., and Dula Hammond, of Maquoketa, Ia.; and a brother, Lloyd Tebbe, of Bellevue, Ia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse, and a granddaughter.

• Roman J. Sturm was born in 1920 in Springbrook, Iowa, son of Joseph and Antoinette (Clasen) Sturm.

  Roman Sturm died in 1921, and he was buried in the SS. Peter and Paul Church cemetery in Springbrook, Iowa.

• Vincent J. Sturm was born on May 21, 1925, in Springbrook, Iowa, son of Joseph and Antoinette (Clasen) Sturm. Vincent Sturm married Gloria A. "Dottie" Keil on February 21, 1950, at Bellevue, Iowa. Vincent and Dottie Sturm lived at Bellevue, Iowa, and they were members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue. He owned and operated Storm's Stockyard in Bellevue and was a buyer for FDL Food, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa, for 35 years. Vincent Sturm was a World War II Army veteran, and he was a member of the Bellevue American Legion, Reveille Post 273. He was also a member of the Bellevue Knights of Columbus, Council 1354, and a one-time member of the Bellevue Lions Club.

  Vincent J. Sturm, 62, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Thursday morning, July 16, 1987, at St. Joseph's Unit of Mercy Health Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called from 3 to 5 and from 6 to 9 p.m., Sunday, July 19, at the Kingery-Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, where the Bellevue Knights of Columbus said the rosary at 8 p.m. uneral services were at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 20, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, and burial was in the church cemetery, where the Bellevue American Legion conducted a flag ceremony.
        Mr. Sturm was survived by his wife, Gloria "Dottie"; two sons, Steven J. Sturm, of Dubuque, Ia., and Joel M. Sturm, of Bellevue, Ia.; two daughters, Mrs. Phillip (Jackie A.) Roling, of Eldridge, Ia., Mrs. Gary (Carla J.) Corbett, of Dickeyville, Wis.; four grandchildren and one step-grandson; three sisters, Mrs. Marcella Scheckel of Springbrook, Ia., Celeste Sturm, of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. Roman (Velma) Droessler, of Kieler, Wis.; and a brother, Arnold J. Sturm, of Bellevue, Ia.

  Children of Vincent and Gloria (Keil) Sturm:

  • Jacquelyn Ann Sturm, daughter of Vincent and Gloria (Keil) Sturm, married Philip Roling in June 1977. Phil and Jackie Roling live at Eldridge, Iowa. They have a daughter Kathy and a son Dan. Jackie teaches at Sudlow Intermediate School in Davenport, Iowa, and Phil is in sales for a steel company.
  • Steven J. Sturm, son of Vincent and Gloria (Keil) Sturm, married Kathy Tubbs of Marshall, Minnesota. She has a son, Dallas Christiansen, who resides in Columbia, Missouri. Steve and Kathy Sturm live at Dubuque, Iowa. He worked at John Deere in Dubuque for 30 years and retired in 2001.
  • Joel M. Sturm, son of Vincent and Gloria (Keil) Sturm, married Karen Gonner on August 16, 1980. She was from Springbrook, Iowa. Joel and Karen Sturm live at Bellevue, Iowa. They have four children, Brittni, Jacob, Michael, and Isaac. Karen is a professor of accounting and business at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and Joel is employed by the post office in Dubuque.
  • Carla J. Sturm, daughter of Vincent and Gloria (Keil) Sturm, married Gary Corbett of Escanaba, Michigan. Gary and Carla Corbett live at Dickeyville, Wisconsin. They have two children, Megan and Kyle. Carla teaches at Audubon School in Dubuque, Iowa, and Gary teaches English and social studies at Cassville High School in Cassville, Wisconsin, where he is also the head football coach.

• Arnold J. "Arnie" Sturm was born on August 1, 1928, in Springbrook, Iowa, son of Joseph and Antoinette (Clasen) Sturm. Arnold Sturm married Mary Lampe on September 12, 1950, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, Iowa. Arnold was a U.S. Army veteran; he served in Korea from 1950 to 1952. The family were members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, and Arnold was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Bellevue Council. He was a self-employed trucker until his retirement in 1987.

  Arnold J. Sturm, 62, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Friday, February 1, 1991, at Mercy Health Center, St. Joseph's Unit, in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, February 3, at Kingery-Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, where the parish wake service was said at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 4, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, and burial was in the church cemetery, where military rites were accorded by the American Legion, Bellevue Post.
        Mr. Sturm was survived by his wife, Mary; three daughters, Mrs. Michael (Jean) Knockel, of Bellevue, Ia., and Jane and Jill Sturm, both at home; two grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Marcella Scheckel of Springbrook, Ia., Mrs. Velma Droessler, of Kieler, Wis., and Miss Celeste Sturm, of Dubuque, Ia.

• Velma Kathryn Sturm was born in Springbrook, Iowa, daughter of Joseph and Antoinette (Clasen) Sturm. Velma Sturm married Roman William Droessler on November 21, 1944*, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook, Iowa. Roman Droessler was born on December 5, 1917, in Kieler, Wisconsin, son of John Andrew and Margaret "Maggie" (Schmitz) Droessler. Roman's mother Maggie died in 1920, and his father married Josepha Schaefer, who became Roman's stepmother.
  * = November 21 is the date of marriage as appears on the Droessler gravestone at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery in Kieler, Wis., and November 21 was also the date of marriage provided by Roman and Velma's daughter-in-law, Elaine Droessler; November 22 as a date of marriage appeared in Roman's Telegraph Herald obituary.
        Roman and Velma Droessler lived at Kieler, Wisconsin, where they farmed. Roman was a lifelong farmer in the Kieler area. Roman and Velma were members of Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler, and Roman was a member of the church's Holy Name Society. Born to them were James Droessler, Terrance Droessler, and Wayne Droessler.

  Roman W. Droessler, 88, of Kieler, Wisconsin, died Saturday, January 14, 2006, at the Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster, Wisconsin. Family and friends called from 2 to 8 p.m., Monday, January 16, at Casey Funeral Home, Cuba City, where there was a parish wake service at 2 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kieler, with the Rev. Francis Steffen officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
        Roman's family and farming were most important to him.
        Mr. Droessler was survived by his wife, Velma, of Lancaster, Wis.; three sons, James (Elaine) Droessler and Wayne (Sue) Droessler, both of Cuba City, Wis., and Terrance Droessler, of Dickeyville, Wis.; three sisters, Eileen (Carl) Roddick, of Cuba City, Wis., and Adele (Bill) Moore and Doris (Dave) Naber, both of Dubuque, Ia.; two brothers, Justin (Agnes) Droessler, of Dubuque, Ia., and John (Pauline) Droessler, of Dickeyville, Wis.; and 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Arthur and Lavern.

  Children of Roman and Velma (Sturm) Droessler:

  • James Valentine Droessler, son of Roman and Velma (Sturm) Droessler married Elaine Frances Jansen, daughter of Melvin C. and Rita C. (Timmerman) Jansen, on August 19, 1967. Jim and Elaine Droessler have four children, Jeffrey Droessler, Kelly Droessler, Gregory Droessler, and Bradley Droessler.
  • Terrance Joseph Droessler, son of Roman and Velma (Sturm) Droessler, married Barbara Jean Obershaw on August 1, 1973. Terrance and Barbara Droessler have one child, Cheryl Droessler.
  • Wayne John Droessler, son of Roman and Velma (Sturm) Droessler, married Susan Leone Rogers on June 9, 1973. Wayne and Susan Droessler have four children, Travis Droessler, Jessica Droessler, Chet Droessler, and Corinne Droessler.

Henry Sturm

Henry Sturm, 84, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Saturday morning, October 28, 1967, at the Jackson County Public Hospital in Maquoketa, Iowa. Family and friends called after 9:30 a.m., October 29, at the Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, where the parish and Knights of Columbus rosaries were prayed at 8 p.m. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, October 30, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, with burial in the church cemetery.
      Mr. Sturm was survived by his widow Cora; a son, Julien Sturm of La Motte, Ia.; three daughters, Mrs. Omer (Cornella) Heim, Mrs. Floyd (Leora) Scholtes, and Mrs. Roger (Elinor) Cheney, all of Bellevue, Ia.; 19 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren.

Henry and Cora (Weinschenk) Sturm

Cora A. (Weinschenk) Sturm, 97, died Saturday night, September 29, 1984, at St. Joseph's Unit, Mercy Health Center, in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called from 3 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, October 2, at Kingery-Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, Iowa, where the rosary was said at 8 p.m. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 3, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue.
      Mrs. Sturm was survived by a son, Julien Sturm of Bellevue, Ia.; three daughters, Mrs. Omer (Cornella) Heim, Mrs. Floyd (Leora) Scholtes, and Mrs. Roger (Eleanor) Cheney, all of Bellevue, Ia.; 19 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Olivia Roeder of Bellevue, Ia.. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry in October 1967, a granddaughter, and four great-grandchildren.

Children of Henry and Cora (Weinschenk) Sturm:

• Julian J. Sturm was born on October 5, 1908, in Springbrook, Iowa, son of Henry and Cora (Weinschenk) Sturm. Julian Sturm married Bernadette A. Herrig on November 29, 1934, at Holy Rosary Church in La Motte, Iowa. Bernadette Herrig was born on July 2, 1915, in La Motte, Iowa, daughter of Theodore and Christina (Poll) Herrig. Julian and Bernadette Sturm farmed in the La Motte, Iowa, area, for 55 years, and Bernadette was a homemaker. They were members of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in La Motte, and Bernadette was a member of its rosary society and also served as its president for a time. She also served as a leader of the La Motte Sunshine Queens 4-H Club. Julian was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, Notre Dame Council 436, of La Motte, and an honorary member of the Dubourg Assembly of Dubuque. He was the first president of the La Motte Community Fire Department and was a board member for 21 years.

  Julian J. Sturm, 87, died Friday morning, March 29, 1996, at the Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Iowa. Family and friends called from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 31, at the Kingery-Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue and after 9:30 a.m., Monday, April 1, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in La Motte, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 1, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with the Rev. Dennis Cain officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
        Julian dearly loved his wife of 61 years, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and he had a deep love for the Catholic faith. Julien enjoyed life, music of the '40s and '50s, and ballroom dancing. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
        Mr. Sturm was survived by his wife, Bernadette A. Sturm, of Bellevue; a son, Maurice H. (Donna) Sturm, of Bellevue; three daughters, Mrs. Stanley (Marilee A.) Nemmers and Mrs. Loras (Marjorie L.) Small, both of La Motte, Iowa, and Mrs. Roger (Twila M.) Hingtgen, of Maquoketa, Iowa; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Roger (Elinor) Cheney and Mrs. Cornella Heim, both of Bellevue, Iowa. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Kloft, on October 27, 1979, three granddaughters, and a sister.

  Bernadette A. Sturm, 84, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Sunday morning, April 2, 2000, at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue. Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, at Kingery Funeral Home in Bellevue, where a scripture service was said at 4 p.m., and after 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 5, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in La Motte, Iowa. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 5, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with the Rev. Clayton Lanherr officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
        She had a real zest for life. She was a lifelong resident of Jackson County, Iowa. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery, crocheting, quilting, ballroom dancing, and big band music. She had a strong sense of family. She sewed love into a quilt for each of her grandchildren. Every grandchild was welcomed with a hand-crocheted baby shawl.
        Mrs. Sturm was survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marilee (Stanley) Nemmers, and Mrs. Marjorie (Loras) Small, both of La Motte, Ia., and Mrs. Twila (Roger) Hingtgen, of Maquoketa, Ia.; a son, Maurice H. (Donna) Sturm, of Bellevue, Ia.; 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and two step great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Lavina (Leo) Manders, of Dubuque, Ia. She was preceded in death by her husband Julian, a daughter, Sandra Kloft, on October 27, 1979, three sisters, three brothers, and three granddaughters.

• Leora A. Sturm was born on September 12, 1911, in Springbrook, Iowa, daughter of Henry and Cora (Weinschenk) Sturm. Leora Sturm married Floyd J. Scholtes on January 20, 1931, in Springbrook, Iowa. Floyd Scholtes was born on January 5, 1908, in Springbrook, Iowa, son of Michael and Susan (Michels Schenk) Scholtes. Floyd and Leora Scholtes farmed near Springbrook, and Leora was a homemaker. Floyd also sawed lumber until his retirement in 1968. They were members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, Iowa, and Leora was a member of its rosary society. Floyd was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1354 of Bellevue, and he enjoyed antique steam engines.

  Floyd J. Scholtes, 83, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Tuesday morning, February 5, 1991, at Mercy Health Center, St. Joseph Unit, in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called from 3 to 9 p.m., Thursday, February 7, at Kingery-Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, where the scripture service was said at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 8, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, with burial in the church cemetery.
        Mr. Scholtes was survived by his wife, Leora; fours sons, Gene Scholtes, of Dubuque, Ia., Roger Scholtes and Lorin Scholtes, both of Bellevue, Ia., and Leonard "Shep" Scholtes, of Earl Park, Ind.; three daughters, Mrs. Ronald (La Vonne) Kueter, Mrs. Donald (Lou Ann) Scheckel, and Mrs. Gerald (Janet) Schroeder, all of Bellevue, Ia.; 29 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson; six sisters, Clarabelle Wilming, of Bellevue, Ia., Velma Ringen and Dorothy Scholtes, both of Preston, Ia., Florence Dolter and Mrs. Hugh (Imogene) Lambert, both of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. Arnold (Bertha) Pfiffner, of Melbourne, Fla.; and a brother, Urban Scholtes, of Dubuque, Ia. He was preced in death by two great-grandchildren.

  Leora A. Scholtes, 80, of Bellevue, Iowa, died at 6:20 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 1991, at the Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue. Family and friends called from 3 to 9 p.m., Sunday, September 29, at Kingery-Gallagher Funeral home in Bellevue, where the scripture wake service was said at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 30, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue. Burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mrs. Scholtes was survived by four sons, Gene Scholtes, of Dubuque, Ia., Roger (and Shirley) Scholtes, of Bellevue, Ia., Lorin (and Betty) Scholtes, of Eldridge, Ia., and Leonard "Shep" (and Becky) Scholtes, of Earl Park, Ind.; three daughters, Mrs. Ronald (LaVonne) Kueter, Mrs. Donald (Lou Ann) Scheckel, and Mrs. Gerald (Janet) Schroeder, all of Bellevue, Ia.; 29 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cornella Heim and Mrs. Roger (Eleanor) Cheney, both of Bellevue, Ia.; and a brother, Julian Sturm, of Bellevue, Ia. She was preceded in death by her husband and two great-grandchildren.

• Cornella O. Sturm was born on June 19, 1918, in Springbrook, Iowa, daughter of Henry and Cora (Weinschenk) Sturm. Cornella Sturm married Omer A. Heim on February 24, 1936, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook, Iowa. Omer Heim was born on February 3, 1910, in Bellevue, Iowa, son of Albert and Rose (Beeler) Heim. Omer and Cornella Heim worked in partnership on their farm west of Bellevue, Iowa, until moving to town in 1957. They were members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue. Cornella enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, tatting, baking, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.

  Omer A. Heim, 80, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Monday, December 31, 1990, at Mercy Health Center, St. Joseph Unit, in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, at Kingery-Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, where the scripture service was said at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 3, 1991, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, with burial in the church cemetery.
        Mr. Heim was survived by his wife, Cornella; two sons, David Heim, of Marion, Ia., and Glenn Heim, of New York, N.Y.; three daughters, Mrs. Joe (Bonnie) Long, of States Center, Ia., and Mrs. Gary (Faye) Gieseman and Darcie Heim, both of Milwaukee, Wis.; seven granchildren and one great-granddaughter; and a sister, Mrs. Jack (Mildred) Hingtgen, of Bellevue, Ia.

  Cornella O. Heim, 83, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Monday, January 14, 2002, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, January 17, at Kingery Funeral Home in Bellevue. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 18, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, with burial in the church cemetery.
        Mrs. Heim was survived by three daughters, Bonnie Long (and her fiancé Robert T. Williams), of Guthrie, Okla., Faye (Gary) Giesemann, of Milwaukee, Wis., and Darcie (Ken) Maurer, of Manitou Springs, Colo.; two sons, David (Anne) Heim, of Marion, Ia., and Glenn Heim, of Northampton, Mass.; seven grandchildren, Joseph Long Jr., Lynda Terpstra, Ashley, Taylor, and Elliot Heim, and Jordan and Evan Giesemann; a great-granddaughter, Lacey Terpstra; and a sister, Eleanor Cheney, of Bellevue, Ia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Omer; her parents; a son-in-law, Joseph Long; a brother, Julian Sturm; and a sister, Leora Scholtes.

• Elinor Sturm was born on December 17, 1914, in Springbrook, Iowa, daughter of Henry and Cora (Weinschenk) Sturm. Elinor Sturm married Roger D. Cheney on July 2, 1935, in Springbrook, Iowa*. Roger Cheney was born on September 28, 1916, in Bellevue, Iowa, son of Roy R. and Anna (Becker) Cheney. Roger Cheney was a World War II Navy veteran and a 50-year member of the Bellevue American Legion Reveille Post 273. He worked at the Savanna Army Depot until his retirement.
  * = Roger's obituary stated they were married in Bellevue, Ia.; Elinor's obituary placed their marriage in Springbrook.

  Roger D. Cheney, 81, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Sunday evening, October 12, 1997, at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Iowa. Family and friends called after 9 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, at Kingery Funeral Home in Bellevue. Services were at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Phillip Gibbs officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery at Bellevue, where military rites were accorded by the Bellevue American Legion Reveille Post 273.
        Mr. Cheney was survived by his wife, Elinor; a daughter, Mrs. Vernon (Joanne) Hunstad, of Cedar Rapids, Ia.; a daughter-in-law, Mary Cheney, of Bellevue, Ia.; six grandchildren, Linda Ackermann, Sherri Noonan, Shelley Ackermann, Brian Cheney, Angie Long, and Mike Hunstad; nine great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Mrs. Urban (Thelma) Meier, of Bellevue, Ia., Dorothy Jess, of Davenport, Ia., Mrs. Howard (Vivian) Williams, of Cedar Rapids, Ia., Mrs. Ron (Louis) Petesch, of Hanover, Ill., and Jeanette Rathje, of Bellevue, Ia. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Cheney, in 1990, and a grandson, Mark Hunstad, in 1980.

  Elinor M. Cheney, 93, of Bellevue, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008, at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue. Family and friends called after 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 4, at Kingery-Lemke Funeral Home in Bellevue. Services were at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 4, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Stephen Meyer officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery at Bellevue.
        Mrs. Cheney was survived by a daughter-in-law, Mary Cheney, of Bellevue, Ia.; a son-in-law, Vernon Hunstad, of Cedar Rapids, Ia.; six grandchildren, Linda (Gary) Ackermann, of Bellevue, Ia., Sherri (Mike) Noonan, of Delhi, Ia., Shelley (Dr. Mark) Ackermann, of Ankeny, Ia., Brian (Jennifer) Cheney, of Northboro, Mass., Angie (John) Long, of Bellevue, Ia., and Mike (Diane) Hunstad, of Robins, Ia.; great-grandchildren, Dr. Jeremy (Heather) Ackermann, Brienne (Chris Sabers) and Brett Noonan, Andy, Abbey and Allyn Ackermann, Jack Cheney, Collin, Cayden and Sophie Long and Lauren and Jamison Hunstad; great-great-grandchildren, Elijah and Ava Ackermann. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents; a son, Larry Cheney, on September 11, 1990; a daughter, Joanne Hunstad, on February 4, 2004; a grandson, Mark Hunstad, in 1980; a brother, Julian Sturm; and two sisters, Leora Scholtes and Cornella Heim.

• Romie J. Weis was born on October 3, 1904, in Springbrook, Iowa. Romie was raised by Henry and Cora Sturm. Romie Weis married Mary Jane Althaus. Romie was employed at Federal and Moes Bakeries for many years, and later in the Wahlert High School cafeteria. He was a one-time member of the Knights of Columbus Dubuque Council 510 and was a member of the Dubourg Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights, Bakers Union, and the Elks Club.

  Romie J. Weis, 73, of Dubuque, Iowa, died Friday, May 5, 1978, at St. Joseph's Unit, Mercy Health Center, in Dubuque. Family and friends called from 2 to 9 p.m., Sunday, May 7, at the Egelhof-Casper Funeral home in Dubuque, where a scripture wake service was held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Monday, May 8, at St. Mary's Church in Dubuque. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.
        Mr. Weis was survived by two sons, the Rev. Paul L. Weis and David J. Weis, both of Dubuque, Ia.; two grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lester (Delores) Kilburg, of Bellevue, Ia., and a brother Melchior Weis, of Colby, Kan.

  • Paul L. Weis was born on February 12, 1931, in Dyersville, Iowa, son of Romie and Mary Jane (Althaus) Weis. Paul Weis graduated from Loras College and received theological training at Mount St. Bernard Seminary, both in Dubuque, Iowa. He received his M.A. from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. He did post graduate work at the University of Notre Dame. Paul was ordained on February 2, 1957, by Archbishop Leo Binz, D.D., at St. Raphael's Cathedral, Dubuque. The Reverend Paul L. Weis was a priest in the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Father Weis served as pastor at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Cresco, Iowa, and at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Plymouth Rock, Iowa, from 1992 to 1995. He last served as pastor at St. Clement's Church in Bankston, Iowa.

    Rev. Paul L. Weis, 70, died Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at The Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa, after a battle with cancer. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 30, at Nativity Catholic Church in Dubuque. Interment was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
          Rev. Paul Weis was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Dave.

Aloysius "Louie" Sturm, 18, died of appendicitis on August 27, 1903. He was buried in SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Springbrook, Iowa. Three years later, his mother Mary was said to have died of a broken heart from Louie's death.

Anna Sturm, 18, died of appendicitis on April 11, 1908, just a month after her mother Mary died. She was buried in SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Springbrook, Iowa.

A reading of her gravestone online at http://ftp.rootsweb.ancestry.com/pub/usgenweb/ia/jackson/cemeteries/swpa.txt gives Anna's date of birth as June 2, 1887, and her date of death as April 10, 1908.

John and Appolonia "Lonie" (Sturm) Portz

Children of John and Appolonia (Sturm) Portz:

• Cyril Portz was born on September 9, 1910, son of John and Appolonia (Sturm) Portz. Cyril Portz married Opal A. Scholtes on December 28, 1938, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook, Iowa.. Opal was born on April 5, 1914, in Springbrook, Iowa, daughter of Harry and Josephine (Rubel) Scholtes. Cyril and Opal Portz lived at Bellevue, Iowa, where they were members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and Opal was a member of its rosary sodality. Born to Cyril and Opal Portz was Connie Jo Portz. Opal owned the Portz Tavern and also worked at Riverside Hotel, both in Bellevue, Iowa. Opal enjoyed being with people, gardening, cooking, and baking.

  Cyril Portz, 57, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Wednesday, November 8, 1967, at home. Family and friends called after 10 a.m., Friday, November 10, at the Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, where the Rosary was prayed at 8 p.m. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 11, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mr. Portz was survived by his wife, Opal; a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Connie) Pence, of Ishmir, Turkey; four brothers, Delbert Portz, of Springbrook, Ia., Norman Portz, of California, Earl Portz, of Albia, Ia., and Merlin Portz, of Dubuque, Ia.; and three sisters, Mrs. Ray (Sylvia) Coffee and Mrs. Norbert (Imelda) Sherman, both of Milwaukee, Wis., and Mrs. William (Bernida) Frye, of Dubuque, Ia.

  Opal Portz, 80, of State Street in Bellevue, Iowa, died Monday morning, November 7, 1994, at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue. Family and friends called from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 8, at Kingery-Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, where there was a scripture service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 9, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, and burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mrs. Portz was survived by a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Connie Jo) King, of Bellevue, Wash.; and a sister, Ethel Scheckel, of Bellevue, Ia.

• Sylvia Portz was born to John and Appolonia (Sturm) Portz. Sylvia married Ray Coffee. In 1967, Ray and Sylvia Coffey were residing at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, according to her brother Cyril's obituary.

• Bernida Portz was born on August 8, 1921, in Springbrook, Iowa, daughter of John R. and Appolonia (Sturm) Portz. Bernida Portz, who was called "Bea," married William Joseph Frye on August 5, 1943, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue, Iowa. William Frye was born on August 5, 1918, in Highland, Wisconsin, son of William and Elizabeth (Stitz) Frye.
        William and Bernida Frye lived at Dubuque, Iowa. William worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Dubuque for 38 years and was director of mail processing for several years until his retirement in 1980. He was a World War II Signal Corps veteran having served in Guam.
        In her early years, Bea graduated from beauty school, and was employed as a beautician, a telephone operator, and as a riveter at Boeing Aircraft during World War II. For most of her life, she was a homemaker, and will be remembered as a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bea was a humble person who was always a pleasure to be around.
        The family were members of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. William was an usher for many years at the church and was a member of its Holy Name Society. Bea's faith in God was a constant in her life. She was a 60-year member of Holy Trinity Church, and was very active within the various organizations there, especially the Altar Society. She also was a member of the Mother's Clubs. William was also a member of the Power of Prayer, the American Association of Retired Persons, and the National Association of Postal Supervisors.

  William Joseph Frye, Sr., 71, of Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday morning, March 28, 1990, at Mercy Health Center, St. Joseph's Unit, in Dubuque. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Friday, March 30, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dubuque. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Family and friends called until 8 p.m., Thursday, March 29, at Hoffman Schneider Funeral Home in Dubuque, where the wake service was said at 7 p.m.
        He was survived by his wife Bernida; two daughters, Mrs. Anthony (Sandy) Amberg, of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. Paul (Ann) Lewis, of Broadhead, Wis., three sons, William J. Frye, Jr., and Dennis Frye, both of Dubuque, Ia., and James Frye, of Denver; 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; and two sisters, Agnes McAllister, of Cedar Rapids, Ia., and Pauline Henkel, of Dubuque, Ia.

  Bernida "Bea" Frye, 85, of Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 2, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dubuque, with the Rev. Mark Nemmers officiating and the Rev. Tom Sherman concelebrating. Family and friends called from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., Saturday, June 2, at the church. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery. The Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Home in Dubuque was in charge of arrangements.
        She was survived by her children, Sandra (Anthony) Amberg, of Dubuque, Ia., Bill (Janas) Frye Jr., of Dubuque, Ia., Ann (Paul) Lewis, of Brodhead, Wis., James Frye, of Aurora, Colo., and Dennis Frye, of Dyersville, Ia.; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren with two more on the way; two brothers, Earl (Marge) Portz, of Albia, Ia., and M.J. "Bud" (Madonna) Portz, of Dubuque, Ia.; and a sister, Imy Sherman, of East Dubuque, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William, on March 28, 1990; three brothers, Cyril, Norman and Adelbert; a sister, Sylvia; three stepbrothers; and two grandchildren.

• Imelda Portz was born to John and Appolonia (Sturm) Portz. Imelda Portz married Norbert R. Sherman. Norbert Sherman was born on June 4, 1923. Norbert and Imelda "Imy" Sherman lived at Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Louisville, Kentucky, and lastly at East Dubuque, Illinois.

  Norbert R. Sherman, 81, of East Dubuque, Illinois, died at 8:40 a.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at Dubuque Nursing & Rehab Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Memorial services were to be held at a later date.

• Adelbert L. Portz was born on January 19, 1914, west of Springbrook, Iowa, son of John and Appolonia (Sturm) Portz. Adelbert Portz married Ethel Anne Hazer on October 10, 1939, in Andrew, Iowa. Ethel Hazer was born on March 14, 1919, in La motte, Iowa, daughter of William and Genevieve (Wagner) Hazer. Adelbert and Ethel Portz farmed two miles west of Springbrook, Iowa, where they were members of SS. Peter and Paul Church. Ethel enjoyed socializing with her family and friends, as her obituary noted.

  Adelbert L. Portz, 74, of Route 1, Bellevue, Iowa, died at 7:45 a.m., Friday, November 11, 1988, at Jackson County Public Hospital in Maquoketa, Iowa. Family and friends called from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m., Sunday, November 13, at the Kingery-Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, where the rosary was said at 8 p.m., and after 9:30 a.m., Monday, November 14, at SS. Peter and Paul Church in Springbrook, Iowa, where funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday. Burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mr. Portz was survived by his wife, Ethel; five sons, Gary Portz, of Farley, Ia., Thomas Portz and Michael Portz, both of Maquoketa, Ia.; Craig Portz, of Andrew, Ia., and Charles Portz, at home; two sisters, Mrs. William (Bernida) Frye, of Dubuque, Ia., and Mrs. Norbert (Imelda) Sherman, of Louisville, Ky; and two brothers, Earl Portz, of Albia, Ia., and Merlin "Bud" Portz, of Dubuque, Ia.. He was preceded in death by two sons, Richard Portz, in September 1972, and Larry Portz, in May 1982.

  Ethel Anne Portz, 76, of Bellevue, Iowa, died Sunday morning, December 24, 1995, at Mercy Health Center, St. Joseph's Unit, in Dubuque, Iowa. Family and friends called from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 26, at Kingery-Gallagher Funeral Home in Bellevue, where there was a scripture wake service at 7 p.m., and after 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook, Iowa, where funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, with the Rev. Don Bakewell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
        Mrs. Portz was survived by five sons, Gary (and Cathy Ann) Portz, of Cascade, Ia., Craig Portz and Chuck Portz, both of Bellevue, Ia., and Tom (and Roxanne) Portz and Mike Portz, both of Maquoketa, Ia.; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-granddaughters; two sisters, Mrs. Larry (Kay Ann) Berlage, of Elizabeth, Ill., and Val Conner, of Reno, Nev.; and a brother, Richard (Verlyce) Hazer, of Elizabeth, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adelbert; two sons, Richard and Larry; her parents; three sisters; and two brothers.

• Norman Joseph Portz was born on August 5, 1916, son of John and Appolonia (Sturm) Portz. Norman Portz married Frieda Hildagard Gross. Frieda was born on January 19, 1920, in Iowa, daughter of James and Hilda May (Burkehart) Gross. Norman and Frieda Portz lived at Bellevue, Iowa, and later at Desert Hot Springs, California.

  Norman Portz, 67, of Desert Hot Springs, California, and formerly of Bellevue, Iowa, died Thursday morning, February 16, 1984, at home. Arrangements for services were made in California, where Mr. Portz donated his body to science.
        Mr. Portz was survived by his wife, the former Frieda Gross; three sons, Gener R. Portz and John J. Portz, both of Alta Loma, Calif, and Norman Portz, Jr., of Claremont, Calif.; a daughter, Barbara "Bobbie" Portz, of Pomona, Calif.; nine grandchildren; three borthers, Adelbert Portz, of Springbrook, Ia., Earl Portz, of Albia, Ia., and Bud Portz, of Dubuque, Ia.; and two sisters, Bernida Frye, of Dubuque, Ia., and Imelda Sherman, of Louisville, Ky.

  Frieda Portz, 77, died on Thursday, April 17, 1997, with a last residence of Rancho Cucamonga, California.

• Earl A. Portz was born to John and Appolonia (Sturm) Portz. Earl Portz married Marcella Sheehan. Mary Marcella Sheehan was born on November 29, 1924, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sheehan. Earl and Marcella Portz resided at Albia, Iowa.

  Mrs. Earl (Marcella) Portz, of Albia, Iowa, died Sunday, June 19, 1977, at an Ottumwa, Iowa, hospital. She was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in Albia, Iowa.
        Mrs. Portz was survived by her husband; two daughters, Pam Ridgeway, of Norwalk, Calif., and Karen Pickerell, of Albia, Ia.; two sons, Paul Portz, of Muscatine, Ia., and Terry Portz, of Eldora, Ia.; her mother, Mrs. Alex Sheehan, of Albia, Ia.; two sisters, Kathryn and Ann, both of Albia, Ia.; and three brothers, John, Joseph, and Gene Sheehan, all of Albia, Ia.

  Earl Portz married Marge Eggers.

  Paul D. Portz, son of Earl and Marcella Portz, born July 19, 1950, died May 5, 1986, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in Albia, Iowa.

• Merlin Portz was born to John and Appolonia (Sturm) Portz. Merlin, nicknamed "Bud," married Madonna Bousselot of Grand Mound, Iowa. Merlin "Bud" and Madonna Portz lived at Dubuque, Iowa.

Henry and Lizzie (Sturm) Schurbon

Fern Thelma Marie Schurbon, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schurbon, residing on a farm seven miles west of Bellevue, Ia., had a tragic ending Sunday morning by being scalded in boiling water. The child died at 6 o'clock Sunday night, July 16, 1916. Boiling water had been prepared and placed in a bucket used for scalding chickens. The little child walked near the pail and fell in.

Elizabeth (Sturm) Schurbon died July 16, 1918. Henry Schurbon then married Elmira "Myra" Mildred Reed on December 17, 1919, at Dubuque, Iowa. Myra was born on November 11, 1900, in Jackson County, Iowa. Born to them were Melvin Delos Schurbon, Marilyn Janette Schurbon, John Donald Schurbon, Charlene LaFrance Schurbon, Carlyle Schurbon, Max Lee Schurbon, Gary Schurbon, Doris Ann Schurbon, Nancy K. Schurbon.

Henry Schurbon, 84, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died Thursday, September 19, 1974, at the Jackson County (Ia.) Public Hospital. His funeral services were held Saturday, September 21, at 1:30 p.m. at the W.G. Carson Funeral Home in Maquoketa, Iowa, with the Reverend Robert Bear of the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa officiating. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. Survivors include his second wife; four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) Meier of Bellevue, Ia., Mrs. Milo (Charlene) Berg of Maquoketa, Mrs. William (Doris) Hager of Maquoketa, and Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Dyas of Maquoketa; four sons, John of Lake Alfred, Fla., Carlyle of Maquoketa, Max of Tipton, Ia., and Gary of Maquoketa; one brother, Edgar of Delmar, Ia.; 27 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, three children, four brothers, and four sisters.

Myra (Reed) Schurbon died on February 25, 1978, at Maquoketa, Iowa, and was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery at Maquoketa.