Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service

02/19/2026

Marilyn J. (Scheckel) Clasen, 88, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque on February 18, 2026.

Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, February 28th, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Visitation will be held 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday, February 27, 2026 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue, additional visitation will be held 9:00 am – 10:00 am prior to Mass at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue.

Marilyn was born March 15, 1937, in Bellevue to Odelo and Ila (Herrig) Scheckel and grew up on the family farm west of town. She attended country day school until 8th grade as the only student in her class, then entered St. Joseph High School where she graduated in 1955. While in high school she was the editor of the school newspaper and won awards for poetry.

On May 11, 1957, she married Merlin “Pete” Clasen at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Marilyn was a stay-at-home mother for 21 years and then started a career at the Bellevue Herald-Leader (and sister publication Maquoketa Sentinel-Press), working in every aspect of newspaper production, eventually becoming the office manager and the author of the Herald-Leader’s Simply Delicious food column.

Throughout the years, Marilyn volunteered her time in different roles and was a member of several community organizations including St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Rosary Society, St. Joseph Parish Council, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary #1354, American Legion Auxiliary, Marquette School Board, Boy Scouts and Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. In 2016, the chamber recognized her as Volunteer of the Year.

Most remember Marilyn as a talented seamstress who crafted impeccably tailored clothing and costumes for her family and others in the area. Her favorite places to go were the fabric store and sitting in front of her Singer sewing machine late at night to complete a sewing project.

Marilyn also was an exceptional cook and baker, a skill that led friends and neighbors to often knock on her door and ask her what she was cooking. She turned her talents for baking and eye for decorating into a mini-custom cake business, creating orders for baptisms, birthdays, graduations, weddings and other special events.

While managing a household of 11, a full-time job, Marilyn found time to instill a strong work ethic and sense of creativity in her children. She was extraordinarily resourceful and worked magic with her hands in all aspects of her life.

Marilyn was an avid sports fan too and loved that her birth month coincided with the Iowa High School State Basketball Tournaments and March Madness. She and Pete liked to attend their kids and grandkids diverse activities, play cards, take Sunday drives and travel to such places as California, Arizona, Vermont, New York, Texas, New Mexico and Florida to visit family and friends.

Those left to honor Marilyn include her husband Pete of 68 years, children Barb (Tim) Daugherty, Doug (Flo) Clasen, Michael Clasen, Sally Clasen, Tom (Tracy) Clasen, Paul (Mary) Clasen, Mary Beth Clasen, Anne (Steve) Frett and James (Sara) Clasen; 16 grandchildren, Vanessa (Jay) DuBois, Kate (Dave) Small, Luke (Laura Slivka) Daugherty, Paige (Zach) Schroeder, Madeline Murray-Clasen, Emma Murray-Clasen, Alec (Christina) Clasen, Noah Clasen, Megan Clasen, Brittany (Nathan Glunz) Clasen, Josh Clasen, Zach (Laura) Frett, Isaac (Carolyn) Frett, Logan (Lexi Day) Frett, Abigail and Ryan Clasen, and 10 great-grandchildren.

In addition, Marilyn is survived by siblings and in-laws Pat (Gerald) Meis, Lou Ann Scheckel, David Scheckel, Bonnie (Butch) Coakley, Ruth (Dick) Hopson, Tom Scheckel, Jane (Ron) Nemmers, Pauline Wagener and Lela Roiger.

She was preceded in death by her parents Odelo and Ila, brothers Donnie and Wayne Scheckel, sister Judy Scheckel, infant siblings Steven and Mary Ellen, and in-laws Pat, Julie and Carol Scheckel, Virtus and Marilyn (Sieverding) Clasen, Alvin “Slim” and Mary Ann Clasen, Bernadine Nefzger (Arthur Goldsmith and Edward Nefzger), Jim and Mary Ellen Kirk, LeRoy Wagener, Dennis Hines and Cliff Roiger.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the memory care unit at Stonehill Care Center, Hospice of Dubuque, UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital and the Bellevue Ambulance Services for their care and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Bellevue Ambulance Service or Bellevue Volunteer Fire Department in Marilyn’s memory.

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

02/09/2026

Ronald “Buddy” C. Koppes, age 90, of Bellevue, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at UnityPoint Health–Finley Hospital in Dubuque.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue. Graveside services will follow at 4:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Bellevue American Legion Post #273. A Celebration of Life will follow the graveside service at the Bellevue American Legion.
Ron was born on January 19, 1936, the son of Clarence and Florence (Efferding) Koppes. He graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in 1954 and proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957.
Ron worked at John Deere Dubuque Works for 30 years, during those years he also did feed and fertilizer sales. In 1964, Ron began farming, raising cattle, hogs, and horses. His true passion was horses; raising, training, trading, and riding until the age of 88. He was the first President of the Bellevue Horseman’s Club. After retirement, he continued to farm and stayed active mowing grass for the city, driving for Hot Shot Freight from coast to coast, and driving school bus for 20 years. Reading was a passion of his, even as a young boy.
Ron was a member of the Bellevue American Legion Post #273 and the Bellevue Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed traveling in his camper, playing cards, meeting friends, and spending time with family. Ron especially loved cruising around town in his John Deere side-by-side with his faithful companion, Rosco.
Survivors include his daughters, Rhonda (Randy) Petesch, Renee (Doug) Bradley both of Bellevue, Terri (Mark) Kruse of Lebanon, IL, and Andrea (John) Davison of DeWitt; grandchildren, Nathan (Eileen McGuine) Petesch, Rachael (Cody) Terry, Katelyn (Conner Martin) Kruse, Ryan (Sabrina) Davison, and Jack (Hannah Adams) Davison; one great-grandson, Colton Terry; siblings, Russell (Ruby) Koppes, Joyce (Richard) Mahnke, Marilyn Kratz, Vera Patterson, and Carol (Carl) Heying; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Ronald J. Koppes; and siblings and in-laws, Dolores “Dee” (Eugene “Tuffy”) Ernst, Dorrence (Mary Lou) Koppes, Joan (Carl) Dickerson, Wayne Kratz, John (Sue) Koppes, a niece Debbie, and a nephew, Curt.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

02/02/2026

Gerald “Jerry” F. Marshall, age 80, of Bellevue, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
A Funeral Mass celebrating Jerry’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. A Wake Service will be at 2:30 p.m. with visitation to follow from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Additional Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Friday prior to Mass at the Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue. Burial with Military Honors, conducted by Bellevue American Legion Post #273, will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Bellevue.
Jerry was born on September 12, 1945, in Bellevue, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Mesch) Marshall. He graduated from Marquette Catholic High School in 1964. On September 4, 1965, Jerry married Ruth Manders, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. He was drafted into the United States Navy in October of 1965 and proudly served his country.
Jerry worked for the railroad in Clinton before beginning a 30-year career at John Deere Dubuque Works in 1968. Alongside his full-time work, he farmed for more than 39 years—a passion that brought him great joy before eventually moving into town. Jerry also had a lifelong love for horses and gardening, which he loved to share with others. He was very involved with the Bellevue Horseman's Club.
Following retirement, Jerry drove the school bus for Marquette Catholic Schools for 24 years, forming special bonds with students and families alike. He was an active member of the Bellevue Knights of Columbus Council #1354 for much of his adult life, a role that became especially dear to him in recent years. Jerry was also a faithful member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and Bellevue American Legion Post #273.
Jerry was truly one of the kindest souls—someone with a huge heart and an endless ability to make people feel loved and welcomed. He never met a stranger, only a friend he hadn’t talked to yet. Known for his “embellished” stories, he had a special gift for making people laugh. Above all else, Jerry loved his family deeply. Time spent together meant everything to him, and he made sure those he loved truly knew it.
Though his shoes will be incredibly hard to fill, we are deeply blessed to have been loved by him for all these years.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth; his children, Troy (Kathy) Marshall of Hiawatha, Mike Marshall of DeWitt, Chad (Julie) Marshall of Amarillo, Texas, and Traci (Jared) Freiburger of Asbury; nine grandchildren, Kara (Drew) McGovern, Jenae Marshall, Brady, Natasha, Ashlyn, and Brock Freiburger, Joshua and Jacob Marshall, Alex Marshall and one great-grandchild Jaxon McGovern; a sister, Sally (Nick) Fondell; sisters-and brothers-in-law, Barb Marshall, Joe Hipschen, Dorothy (Donald) Michels, Darla (Larry) Hingtgen, Pat Dosland, and Wayne Manders; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Dorothy; his mother and father-in-law, Chris and Veronica Manders; a granddaughter, Grace Marshall; siblings, Robert “Joe” Marshall, Kay Hipschen, and Ruth Ann Jess; and brothers-in-law, Ole Dosland and Leonard (Darlene) Manders.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Jerry’s memory.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

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01/27/2026

Nel E. (Lange) Murray, 79, of Bellevue, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in Urbandale, Iowa, surrounded by her loving family.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church, Bellevue, Iowa. Family will greet friends at the church from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will take place in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Local arrangements are entrusted to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bellevue.
Nel was born on January 1, 1947, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of Ivan and Dorothy (Ringgenberg) Lange. Her family moved to Elkader, Iowa, where she graduated from Elkader High School in 1965. She later graduated from Upper Iowa University.
She married Virgil Murray on July 13, 1971, beginning a loving marriage that spanned more than five decades.
Nel devoted her life to education, teaching for 37 years at Bellevue Elementary School, where she impacted generations of students with patience, kindness, and a deep love of learning. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, P.E.O., the Retired Teachers Association, and a lifetime member of the National Education Association (NEA).
Nel found joy in caring for her plants and garden, teaching, and spending time with her grandchildren. She also loved a good murder mystery, keeping up with current events, collecting antiques, shopping at Younkers, and enjoying afternoon naps. Her faith, gentle spirit, and steady presence were a blessing to all who knew her.
Survivors include her husband, Virgil Murray; children; Craig (Jodi) Murray, Mike (Amy) Murray, and Megan (Tria) Vang; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, Larry (Mary) Lange; two nieces and four nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her father-and mother-in-law, Don and Elizabeth Murray; and sisters-in-law, Donna Murray and Beckie Gruver.
A memorial fund has been established in Nel’s memory at the family’s discretion.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

01/21/2026

Lucille M. (Peters) Deppe, 101, of Andrew, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. She was born October 7, 1924, the daughter of Alfred and Elda (Wagener) Peters. Graduating from Andrew High School in 1942, she married Allan A. Deppe on October 23, 1946, and farmed alongside her husband as they raised their family. In early years of marriage, she helped with livestock and fieldwork. In later years her famous Goulash helped retain several hired men and nourish her grandchildren. She was the glue of the family.

Lucille’s boundless energy poured over into her support of community. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Andrew, where she taught religious education and first communion classes and was a Rosary Society member. She was a 4-H club leader for many years, helping with countywide 4-H activities and was called on to be a 4-H judge at many other counties. She was a member of the local Andrew Petal Pals Garden Club and Country Club. Lucille also served 12 years on the Jackson County Zoning Commission and volunteered for the Jackson County Historical Society. As a volunteer, she spent hours helping with restoration of the old County Jail in Andrew. She was affectionately referred to as “Grandma Lucy” not only by her grandchildren, but by others in the community.

Survivors include her children, Jim (JoAnn) Deppe, Larry (Kim) Deppe, Mary Lou Hudrlik, and John (Joell) Deppe; 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, LaVonne Peters and Marcia Peters.

Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Allan; her parents; siblings, Floyd Peters and Elmer Peters; and son-in-law Steve Hudrlik.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, January 31, 2026 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellevue. Visitation will be held Friday, January 30, 2026 from 4:30 to 7:00 P.M. at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home in Bellevue, additional visitation will be 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. prior to Mass at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Andrew. Following burial, a gathering of fellowship with friends and family will be held at the Andrew Community Center (the old firehouse) in Andrew.

The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Mill Valley Care Center and Sunrise Villa in Bellevue for their wonderful, professional care provided in the twilight of Lucille’s life.

In lieu of flowers, a Lucille Deppe memorial fund has been established.

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

01/21/2026

Jean A. “Gert” (Maiers) Van Deusen of Bellevue, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at Mill Valley Care Center, surrounded by care and compassion. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 24th at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bellevue, with burial to follow in the Parish Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the Mass from 9:00–10:30 am at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home in Bellevue.
Gert was born on September 14, 1932, in Bankston, Iowa, the daughter of Fred and Marie (Greiner) Maiers. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in Bellevue in 1950, where she was an accomplished 6-on-6 girls basketball player and proudly helped win the area championship in 1949. After high school, she attended the American Institute of Commerce in Davenport before moving to Hammond, Indiana, where her sense of adventure led her to enlist in the United States Air Force in 1954.
While serving in the Air Force, Gert continued her love of basketball by playing on recreational teams and enjoyed traveling to different bases. On November 19, 1955, she married Clarence “Van” Van Deusen at Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh, New York. She was honorably discharged in 1956 as an Airman Second Class. During Van’s military career, the family lived at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, in Grand Heights, Japan, and Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, NY, before returning home to Bellevue in 1969.
After settling back in Bellevue, Gert worked for 23 years at Jaeger Hardware in Dubuque as Office Manager. Never one to stop learning, she attended the University of Dubuque while working full-time and earned a degree in Business Management and Accounting, something she was very proud of.
Gert was a lifelong sports enthusiast who often attended Marquette High School games and loved following her favorite teams and players online. She cheered faithfully for the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Pittsburgh Steelers and had a special fondness for Kyle Schwarber and Anthony Rizzo. Her love of NASCAR ran so deep that in her 70s she celebrated her favorite driver, Matt Kenseth, by getting a black-and-yellow checkered flag tattoo - proving she never lost her s***k. She also made an annual tradition of attending the Iowa State High School Basketball Tournament in Des Moines.
In addition to basketball trips, Gert loved visiting the Iowa State Fair each year and was always ready to pack a bag for a new adventure. She especially enjoyed trips to Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Las Vegas, and Tama with cousins and friends, as well as visits and trips with her friends in Red Hats. At home, she was happiest playing Bingo, cards (especially 500), or a competitive game of Yahtzee.
Gert is survived by her daughter Susan (Mike) Davids of Princeton, Iowa; her grandson Justin Davids; her granddaughter Kitty (Devin) McSparin; her beloved great-granddaughters Gabriella Serrano and Lena McSparin, all of Davenport, Iowa, and her stepson Richard Van Deusen of Heber, Arizona. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her in-laws, Corliss and Kathryn Van Deusen; her son, Michael Van Deusen; brothers Fred and James Maiers and sister Grace Maiers; and her stepchildren Thomas Van Deusen and Shari Knotts.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Rick “Hoot” and Beth Michels for their many years of help, friendship, and support. They also wish to thank the staff at Mill Valley Care Center and St. Croix Hospice for their exceptional care, kindness, and compassion shown to Gert and her family.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

01/15/2026

William “Bill” Findley, age 48, of Bellevue, Iowa, passed away on January 12, 2026.
Bill was born on September 24, 1977, in Houston, Texas, to Will and Susan (Hurley) Findley. After many years in Texas, he later made his home in Bellevue, IA, where he met the love of his life. Bill married Bobbie (Schumacher) Findley on July 4, 2008. They had two children, Max and Penelope Findley. Bill found his greatest fulfillment in being a husband and father. His desire to provide for his family led him to pursue continued education and earn his MBA from the University of Dubuque. He was most recently employed as a Data Scientist at Kyndryl.
Bill was known for his generosity and willingness to help others. He never hesitated to step in when someone needed support, including helping his parents on the farm and caring for his grandmother during her final days. Bill was deeply devoted to his children, nieces, and nephews. He took a genuine interest in their lives and enjoyed spoiling them. More than anything, he wanted the people in his life to be happy and taken care of.
He lived life on his own terms, pursuing a wide range of interests and remaining unapologetically himself throughout. Those who knew Bill will remember his quick wit and unmistakable sense of humor. He always had a funny comment or sharp observation ready, often delivered with a laugh that was as contagious as it was unforgettable. His authenticity, kindness, and humor left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Bill is survived by his wife, Bobbie Findley; his children, Max and Penelope Findley; his parents, Will and Susan Findley; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Dennis and Marie Schumacher; his brother, James (Gia) Findley; his sisters-in-law, Sabrina Schumacher (Nick Nemmers), Brooke Schumacher (Andy Roberts), Katie Schumacher (Justin Veach), Samantha Schumacher (Josh Kerr); and this nieces and nephews, David, Daniel, Gemma, Jake, Jadyn, Samson, Charlie, Hank, Frankie, Lexi, Cole, Ariani, Gretta, Delia, Cameron, Cadence, Teylor, Benjamin, and Oliver.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Mary Hurley, James Walton Findley, and Eileen Findley.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Horizon Lanes in Bellevue, Iowa. Local arrangements are being handled by Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Bellevue.

01/04/2026

Robert A Mowry, 91, passed away peacefully on Jan 4, 2026 from a longtime illness surrounded by his family. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Thursday, January 8, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Williamsburg, Iowa. A Rosary will be recited at 3:30 pm with visitation to follow until 7:00 pm, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg, Iowa. Graveside Services with Military Honors Conducted by Marion American Legion Post #298 will be at 2:30 pm at Linwood Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Bob was born on May 9, 1934 to Daniel L Mowry and Lucille (Morden) Mowry. He grew up in his grandparents’ home in Tipton, IA where he graduated High School in 1952. After High School, he joined the Navy and did his bootcamp in San Diego. From there, he was assigned to the Navy Special Weapons Unit 1233 in Albuquerque, NM where he was trained to work on Atomic bombs. During his last assignment, he participated in Operation Redwing in Marshall Islands, where he witnessed 17 Atomic and Hydrogen Bomb Tests. After serving 4 yrs in the Navy, he attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, IA for two and a half years. While living there he met hir first wife, Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Busche. Thet were married on August 18, 1959. Together they had 5 children, Chris, Catherine, Angela, Mary and Valerie. They lived in Oelwein for 4 yrs before moving to Lowden, where Bob operated the Lowden Meat Locker for 6 yrs. He then went to work at Oscar Meyer Foods in Davenport as a Production Supervisor for 27 yrs and also the Quad City Times concurrently for 8 yrs, before retiring in 1996. Bob’s philosophy in life was being involved in his community. He served as Mayor of Lowden for 6 yrs, was on the Clarence-Lowden School Board for 6 yrs, 4 yrs as President and was one of five men who formed the Lowden Development Corporation which built the 3/30 Golf and Country Club. He also was active in the Cedar County ARC and helped start the Cedar County Work Activity for Mentally Handicapped Adults. Bob belonged to the Knights of Columbus where he served as Grand Knight, District Deputy, and as a state delegate to the national convention. He was a member of the American Legion for over 60 yrs. he is also a member of the National Association of Atomic Veterans and member of the Navy Nuclear Weapons Association, whereas he earned the honor of the Gray Dragon. Bob was honored when he was selected by United Way of Eastern Iowa as a community hero to carry the Olympic torch as the Olympic flame came thru Iowa City on its way to the Atlanta, GA for the Olympics in 1996. Having been retired in 1996, Bob worked as a volunteer at the Olympic games in Atlanta for three weeks. He and Betty moved to Marion in 1997. He went back to work as a Security Guard at Rockwell Collins for 6 yrs and part time for Murdoch funeral Home for 20 yrs. Bob also served on the Board of Discovery Living for 20 yrs. He and Betty were married for 51 yrs until she passed away on September 22, 2010. They enjoyed dancing, attending their children’s sporting events, camping, and family vacations, going to Iowa football games, and watching their son coach basketball. Going to a dance a year later he met Elaine Martin Hanson. They were married on June 30, 2012 and moved to Williamsburg, IA. They enjoyed life together dancing, playing cards, multiple cruising and traveling trips and watching their grandchildren events. He is survived by his Wife, Elaine, his son Chris (Gail) Mowry, Catherine (Alfonso) Perez, Angie (Scott) Daughtery, Mary (Don) Roberts. 2 Grandsons, 9 Granddaughters. 4 Great Granddaughters, 1 Great-Grandson, 4 Step-children, Diana (Russ) Nichols, Mark (Lisa) Hanson, Angie (Scott) Westcott, Marty (Rachael) Hanson, 10 Step Grandchildren, and 18 Step Great Grandchildren, 2 half sisters, Barbara and Reba, several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother William, sister Danna Lu, his first Wife, Betty, daughter Valerie Sue and step-son Mitch Hanson.
In leu of flowers, Memorials can go to Discovery Living Group Homes in Cedar Rapids.