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10/23/2025

Robert Francis Tarr, Sr., 88 of Miles, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Mercy One Hospital in Dubuque. Visitation will be 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue. Funeral Services with Military Honors conducted by Bellevue American Legion Post #273 will begin following the visitation at the funeral home.

Robert was born April 1, 1937, the son of Russell and Coyla Mae (Head) Tarr. He served his Country in the US Navy enlisting in 1955 until retiring from active service and retuning to Iowa in 1985 to enjoy retirement. Robert married Barbara Ann Thomas on January 22, 1967, shed passed in February of 1982, he later married Susan Peters on November 27, 1992 in Clinton, Iowa. Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and being outdoors with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Susan; children, Julie Anne Tarr and Robert F. Tarr, Jr.; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended relatives.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; and step-mother, Bessie Tarr.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Robert’s memory.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

10/17/2025

Rita M. (Schlecht) Wiegert, age 86, of Bellevue, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in St. Donatus. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Rita was born on October 18, 1938, the daughter of Elmer and Mildred (Brown) Schlecht. She attended Country School at Washington #1 and later graduated from Miles High School. On December 3, 1960, she was united in marriage to Raymond Wiegert at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellevue. Raymond preceded her in death on March 19, 1997.
Rita was employed at the Jackson County Courthouse and later worked at Mill Valley Care Center for over 30 years before retiring. She had a passion for genealogy research and was well known for her exceptional cooking. Rita will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Reynold Wiegert and Rhonda (Mark) Hefel; granddaughter, Rachel Hefel; brothers-in-law, Albert Wiegert, Jr. and Eldon Wiegert; along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond; a son, Roland Wiegert in 2007; siblings, Richard (Rosalee) Schlecht and Joseph (JoAnn) Schlecht; and in-laws, Laverne (Mary) Wiegert, Alverda (John) Beck, Harold Wiegert, Judy Wiegert, and Sandy Wiegert.
A special thank you to Above and Beyond Hospice and Mill Valley Care Center Staff for your care of our mother during this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Above and Beyond Hospice or St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rita’s memory.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

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10/06/2025

Bernard “Red” Kutsch, 99, of Bellevue, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at St. Donatus Catholic Church in St. Donatus. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue. Burial with Military Honors, conducted by Bellevue American Legion Post #273, will be in St. Donatus Catholic Cemetery in St. Donatus.

Bernard was born October 8, 1925, in Dubuque, the son of Clem and Clara (Neises) Kutsch. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School. Bernard served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1944–1946.

He married Adeline “Addie” Kilburg on June 24, 1950, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Andrew. The couple moved to St. Donatus on October 31, 1954. Bernard worked for John Deere Dubuque Works in Advanced Manufacturing as an analyst for 35 years, retiring in 1982. In retirement, he enjoyed fishing and fixing small engines and woodworking. Bernard was also an active member of St. Donatus Parish.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 75 years, Addie; five children: Diane (Darrell) Kalmes, Carol (Richard) Udelhofen, Doris (Marty) Ernst, Rose (Brad) Schilling, and Kevin “Chip” (MaryAnn) Kutsch; grandchildren: Chad (Lily) Kalmes, Jennifer (Russell) Michels, Joseph (Lisa) Ernst, Tammy (Steven) Harms, Christopher (Kati) Ernst, Jason (Jennifer) Noonan and Dylan (Season) Kutsch; and 15
great-grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Harold (Vivian) Kutsch, Walter (Marie) Kutsch, Francis (Delilah) Kutsch, Richard (Lorraine) Kutsch, Clara (Henry) Kubitz, and his twin sister, Bernice (Justin) Niensteadt, granddaughter Dawn Kalmes and son in law Darrell Nemmers.

A memorial fund has been established in Bernard’s memory.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

10/06/2025

David J. Scheckel, 75, of Springbrook, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Friday, October 10, 2025 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook. Monsignor Roger Scheckel will officiate. Family will greet friends at 9:30 am until Mass at the church. Burial will be in Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota.
Local arrangements entrusted with Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue.
David was born January 5, 1950 in Clinton, the son of Florian and Olga (Clasen) Scheckel. He served during the Vietnam War in the US Marine Corp from 1968-1970. David earned a Martial Arts Master’s Degree in 1972 and also completed two Marathons in Chicago and Florida. David was a lifetime farmer and recently celebrated his families Century Farm honor. He was a man of faith and a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church with a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother. David enjoyed his time with family and close friends, playing golf, euchre and shooting pool.
Survivors include a sister, Saverna “Sis” Stemper; and numerous extended relatives.
David was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Mahlon (Mary) Scheckel, and Leanna (Loras) Kilburg; nephew Keith Lundin; great-niece Desiree Lundin; and brothers in-law, Ardell Schmidt and Eugene Stemper.
A memorial fund has been established in David’s memory designated to his favorite charities.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

10/01/2025

Mary Ellen (Blitgen) Puls, 95, of Bellevue, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Mill Valley Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellevue. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Bellevue.
Mary was born October 14, 1929, in Bellevue, the daughter of Wilfred and Marie (Simpson) Blitgen. She graduated from Bellevue Community High School in 1947. On June 24, 1949, she married W. John Puls; he preceded her in death on March 15, 2001.
Mary worked as the office secretary at Bellevue Memorial Hospital for five years before joining her husband in running the Bellevue Pharmacy, where she worked until her retirement in 1982.
She was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church, volunteered with Meals on Wheels, and participated in many civic organizations throughout the years. Mary was also a longtime member of the Bellevue Golf Club and the Bellevue American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include her nieces and nephews, along with many extended relatives.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sisters, Arlene (Harold “Hardy”) Eggers and Vivian (Denzil) Clark; and an infant brother, Wayne Wilfred Blitgen.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Jackson County Humane Society, Bellevue Ambulance, and Bellevue Volunteer Fire Department in Mary’s memory.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

09/29/2025

RuthAnn M. (Marshall) Jess, 78 of Bellevue, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 19th from 3:00pm-5:00pm at the K.C. Hall.
Local arrangements entrusted with Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue.
RuthAnn was born February 6, 1947, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Mesch) Marshall. She graduated from Marquette Catholic High School in 1965.

Survivors include her children, Tammy Muller, Scott (Ashlee) Jess, and Brian (Angela) Jess; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; her companion of 40 years, Paul Denolf, and his daughter Krista (Tommy) Demoss; siblings, Jerry (Ruth) Marshall; Sally (Nick) Fondell; sister in-law, Barb Marshall; and a brother in-law, Joe Hipschen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
RuthAnn was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Robert “Joe” Marshall and Kay Hipschen.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

09/22/2025

Norma Jeanne (Daniels) Meyer, 89 of Bellevue, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital surrounded by her family.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 am, Friday, September 26, 2025 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellevue. Family will greet friends 9:00 am until services at the church. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery in Bellevue.

Norma was born June 11, 1936 in Andrew, the daughter of Alva and Marie (Mohlenhoff) Daniels. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1953. Norma married Willard “Bill” Meyer on October 13, 1962, he passed on September 3, 2020. She worked at Ensign and also cleaned for many years at City Hall, First Presbyterian Church, Bellevue State Bank, Masonic Lodge, and the Bellevue Post Office. Norma loved flowers, sewing, always took great pride in her home, a great cook and baker, and enjoyed dressing up her geese on the porch. She loved playing old maid with the grandchildren and watching game shows on TV.
Survivors include her children, Diane (Paul) Mottet, Dennis Meyer, Darcie (Stacey) Rockwell, and Darrell (Shelly) Meyer; grandchildren, Nicole (Shea) Wilson, Ryan (Katie) Mottet, Jennifer (Jason) Masnica, Joshua Mottet, Jordan (Meghan) Rockwell, Logan (Kiley) Rockwell, , and Elizabeth Meyer; great-grandchildren, Hudson, Greyson, George, Henry, Campbell, Sawyer, and one expecting in December; sisters and brothers in-law, Lorin “Snooks” Medinger, Cheryl Budde, David (Cindy) Putman, Ruth Putman, and Connie (Pete) Anderson; and numerous extended family.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; siblings and in-laws, Buddy Daniels, Joann (George) Ernst, Nancy Medinger, Janice (Delbert) Jackson, Delbert (Judy) Daniels, Larry Putman, Steve (Rita) Putman, Dick Meyer and Dixie Meyer.
A memorial fund has been established in Norma’s memory.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

09/20/2025

Julia “Julie” E. (Keil) Scheckel, 83 of Bellevue, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025. Funeral Services will be 10:30 am, Monday, September 29, 2025 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellevue. Family will greet friends 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue, additional visitation will be 9:00 am – 10:15 am prior to services at the Church. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Bellevue.

Julie was born on May 9, 1942, to Lavern and Shirley (Friels) Keil. She graduated from Bellevue Community High School in 1959, and at 18 years old, she traveled to Kansas City, Missouri, to attend the Air Institute for Airline Stewardess training. She worked briefly in Chicago before returning to Bellevue. Julie married Wayne R. Scheckel on August 29, 1964, and he passed away on September 1, 2018.
Julie and Wayne shared many happy memories, including trips to the casino, camping adventures, and spending winters in Florida. Julie was an original member of The Iowa Corn Fed Girls, as the drummer, entertaining many people over the years with her band members. Julie was also the proud owner of Julie’s Parlor and catered for many years. She was especially known for her exceptional cooking, with pies and turkey and dressing sandwiches being among her specialties. Julie was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Bellevue and a longtime member of the Bellevue Horseman’s Club. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Julie is survived by her children, Marty (Christina) Scheckel, Amy (Doug) Kucera, Scotty (Lora) Scheckel, and Melissa (Todd) Byers; grandchildren, Brittany (Kyle) Rausch, Kaitlin (Kyle) Schares, Emily (Ben) Hingtgen, Allison (Cody) Nachtman, Kyle (Megan) Scheckel, Alyssa (Justin Roling) Davis, Eliza (Karter) Scheckel, Keily (Cooper) Lee, Adrian (Keith Busch) Scheckel, Wyatt Scheckel, Sydnee (Gentry Owen) Davis, and Kallie Scheckel; great-grandchildren, Gunner Hingtgen, Witten Rausch, Anistyn Rausch, Kynnedi Busch, Callen Scheckel, Thea Nachtman, Breck Nachtman, Beau Roling, Henry Roling, and one great-grandchild on the way.
She is also survived by her sister, Jill (John) Ruggeberg, as well as numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
Julie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Wayne, a sister, Jane Weinschenk, and several sisters and brothers-in-law: Donald Scheckel, Judy Scheckel, Mary Ellen Scheckel, Steven Scheckel, Carol Scheckel, and a granddaughter, Miranda Marie Scheckel.
A memorial fund has been established in Julie’s memory.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com.

09/19/2025

Thomas Peter Cloos, 76, of Bellevue, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Grand Meadows in Asbury of Alzheimer’s Dementia.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Visitation will be 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Monday, September 22, 2025 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue. Additional visitation will be from 9:00 am – 10:00 am prior to Mass on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue.

Thomas Peter Cloos was born on December 23, 1948, the eldest child of James and Kathleen (Gonner) Cloos, and the first grandchild of Peter and Viola Cloos and George and Alverda Gonner. As the eldest child and grandchild, Tom learned the value of hard work and the fun of playful mischief. He attended Sts. Peter & Paul grade school in Springbrook and graduated from Marquette Catholic High School in Bellevue in 1966.

In May of 1969, at a wedding dance in Preston, Tom met Lois Reuter—the love of his life. True to his quiet nature, it wasn’t until the final song of the evening that he summoned the courage to ask her to dance. That moment sparked an immediate and lasting connection. They were married on June 13, 1970, beginning a beautiful journey together that would span more than five decades.

Tom worked for nearly 40 years as Safety Director for Art Pape Transfer. After retiring, he worked for many years cleaning at Marquette Catholic Schools. Tom enjoyed golfing until sidelined by back injuries. He sang in the church choir and served as a eucharistic minister and lector for many years. Always willing to assist, it was not uncommon for a priest to ask him what committee he wanted to serve on when help was needed, because they knew he would say yes. Tom served on the Springbrook City Council, the Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Council, the Marquette Catholic School Board, and was an officer of the Marquette Booster Club. Together with Lois, he served as a sponsor couple for marriage preparation, assisted with First Communion and Confirmation preparation and was involved in Life Skills formation at the Dubuque Community Schools. His boundless energy earned him the nickname “Energizer Bunny”.

Tom cherished time with family, especially annual family vacations. Throughout his 76 years, he remained a model of kindness and humility, rarely speaking an unkind word and always treating others with warmth and respect.

Survivors include his wife, Lois; daughters, Lisa (Steve) Schmidt, Julie (Mike) Muenster, Melissa (Mike) Harvey, and Emily Cloos; grandchildren Elizabeth, Benjamin, Issac and Sam Schmidt, Anna (Joe) Paffrath, Morgan, Lucas, and Molly Muenster, and Quinton, Cora, and Nolan Harvey; siblings, Steve (Colleen) Cloos, Mark (Marlene) Cloos, Patrick (Shirley) Cloos, Fr. Robert Cloos, Barb (Kenny) Lundin, and Rick Cloos; in-laws, Darlene Reuter, Eleanor Casey, Gean Burken, Darlene (Dale) Ketelsen, Judy (Tim) Martin, Terry (Bonnie) Reuter, and Ed (Carol) Reuter.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; a sister Margaret “Peg” Mueller; and brothers in-law, Donald Reuter and Leo Casey.

The family would like to thank the staff of Grand Meadows and Hospice of Dubuque for their tremendous care during this time.

Memorials may be directed to The Alzheimer’s Association, Hospice of Dubuque, and Marquette Catholic Schools in Tom’s memory.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

09/17/2025

Ardel W. Keil, 57 of Highland Ranch, Colorado formerly of Bellevue, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 in Colorado.
Family will greet friends 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue. Graveside Services will follow the visitation at in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Bellevue.
Ardel was born July 12, 1968 in Bellevue, the son of Roger and Nancy (Buttolph) Keil. He graduated from Bellevue Community High and then attended Kirkwood Community College and University of Iowa. Ardel began his career in the telecommunication industry first with Motorola in Chicago and then for Verizon in Colorado. He enjoyed traveling the world, biking and the mountains.
Survivors include his father, Roger; siblings, Allan Keil, and Janell (David) Yaddof; nieces, Rissa and Alyssa Yaddof; special friend, Meena Ande; and numerous extended relatives.
Ardel was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy; grandparents, Ardol and Elsie Keil, Cecil Buttolph, Arlene and Maynard Rowe.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

09/15/2025

Marie H. (Fier) Berthel, 94, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Family and friends are invited to greet the family from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue, prior to Mass. Burial will take place in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue.
Marie was born on November 4, 1930, in Sugar Creek, the daughter of Leo and Clara (Holdgrafer) Fier. On April 26, 1949, she married Edwin T. Berthel, who passed away on April 29, 1996. Marie was a devout member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a dedicated volunteer at St. Joseph School, helping with their hot lunch program. She had a love for playing BINGO, working on puzzles, and occasionally taking a bus trip to the casino. Her warmth, kindness, and sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Marie is survived by her five children: James “Jim” (Terese) Berthel, Judith “Judy” (Robert “Bob”) Hueneke-Kremer, Roger (Susan) Berthel, Shelia (Dennis) Klemme, and Darren (Jennifer) Berthel; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law: Pearl Fier, Gretchen Fier, Verna Powell, Grace Sterk, Marlene McAllister, and Mary Jean (Wayne) Nantz; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband Edwin; a son, Lorin Berthel; son-in-law, Darrel Hueneke; grandchildren, Shawn Berthel and Dustin Klemme; great-grandchild, Jill Willimack; siblings and in-laws, Joseph (Eunice) Fier, Lawrence (Arlene) Fier, Robert Fier, Arthur Fier, Leo (Darlene) Fier, Jr., Gerald Berthel, John (Phyllis) Berthel, Harvey (Mary) Berthel, Loras (Mariela) Berthel, Bob Sterk, Tom McAllister, Larry Dalton, and Lawrence Powell.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of Jackson County, Sunrise Villa and Mill Valley for all their compassionate care.
A memorial fund has been established in Marie’s memory.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com.

09/09/2025

Kenneth J. “Ken” Schmidt, 55 of Bellevue, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 following a long battle with glioblastoma.
Family will greet friends 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Sunday, September 14 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue with a Prayer Service to begin at 5:00 pm.
Ken was born February 22, 1970, the son of Eldon and Valerie (Roling) Schmidt. He graduated from Bellevue Community High School in 1988. Ken enjoyed working and driving feed truck for many years for Tebbe Feed Service in Springbrook and he also worked for ADM in Clinton until his decline in health.
Ken enjoyed mostly spending time with Cole and Courtney, his children. They were his most cherished part of his life. When he wasn’t spending time with his kids he could be found maintaining his landscaping and truck. At the drop of a dime, Ken would stop what he was doing to help family and friends in need.
Survivors include his children, Cole Schmidt of Bellevue, Courtney (John Ryley) Shadix of Stephenville, Texas; his parents, Eldon and Valerie Schmidt; siblings, Terry (Adrianne) Schmidt of Maryland, Darren (Sara) Schmidt of Sabula, Jason (Steph) Schmidt of Sabula, Eric Schmidt of Dubuque, Jeff (Natasha) Schmidt of Bellevue, Nicole Schmidt of Dubuque, Brandon Schmidt of Bellevue, and Christopher (Kaitlin) Schmidt of Bellevue; and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
Ken was preceded in death by a sister at birth, Jolene and his grandparents, Art and Loretta Schmidt and Klara Lipay.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the doctors at Mercy One Oncology, amazing staff at Stonehill Care Center, Dr. Baskaya and the team at the University of Madison Neurology Department for their compassionate and wonderful care.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

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