Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service

06/06/2026

Matthew Asher Burris, 8, of Bellevue, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
No public services will be conducted.
Local arrangements have been entrusted to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue.
Matthew was born on December 14, 2017. From the moment he entered the world, he brought immeasurable joy, love, and light to those around him. It was truly a privilege and blessing to have Matthew as part of our family. He found comfort and relaxation in listening to birds sing, and his gentle spirit touched the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Matthew is survived by his parents, Michael and Melody (Holcomb) Burris; his siblings, Preston, Elizabeth, Amanda, and Bryson; his maternal grandparents, Jerry and Sandy Holcomb; his paternal grandparents, Harold and Michaele Burris; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family members.
Matthew's memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved him.
The family requests that memorials be directed to Ronald McDonald House in Matthew's memory.
Condolences may be mailed to: Matthew Burris Family c/o Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home
100 N. 6th Street Bellevue, IA 52031
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com or through the Hachmann-Mier Funeral & Cremation Service page.

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05/26/2026

Donald P. Carr, 79 of Bellevue, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Private Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery in Dubuque.
Condolences may be mailed to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home c/o Donald Carr Family at 100 N. 6th Street Bellevue, IA 52031

05/22/2026

Sister Annamarie Kane, BVM, 87, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, Dubuque, Iowa, died Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Visitation will be from 9-9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. Sharing of Memories will be at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Sister Annamarie ministered as an elementary teacher at the Cathedral, Sioux City, Iowa; St. Eulalia, Maywood, Ill.; St. Gilbert Grayslake, Ill.; St. Peter, Skokie, Ill.; Our Lady of Loretto, Hempstead, N.Y.; and St. Charles, St. Tarcissus, St. Robert, and St. Jerome in Chicago. She was elementary principal at St. Joseph and St. Thomas of Canterbury in Chicago. She was a parish minister, social worker and program coordinator for Catholic Charities in Chicago and a social worker for Westshire Retirement & Health Care Centre in Cicero, Ill. She served the BVM Congregation as a driver and receptionist at Wright Hall in Chicago.
She was born Oct. 15, 1938, in New Hampton, Iowa, to George and Gladys (Kelly) Kane. She entered the BVM congregation Sept. 8, 1956, from St. Stanislaus Parish, St. Paul, Minn. She professed first vows on Feb. 3, 1959, and final vows on July 16, 1964.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Edward (Shirley) and Jerome Kane; and a sister Mary Kane. She is survived by nieces, nephews and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 69 years.
Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home, 100 N 6th St, Bellevue, Iowa 52031 is in charge of arrangements.

05/13/2026

Lawrence “Windy” Kalmes, 93, of St. Donatus, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his home.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at St. Donatus Catholic Church in St. Donatus. Visitation will be at 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at St. Donatus Catholic Church in St. Donatus. Additional visitation will be 9:00 am – 10:00 am prior to Mass at the church. Burial with Military Honors conducted by Bellevue American Legion Post #273 will be in St. Donatus Catholic Cemetery in St. Donatus.

Windy was born on December 31, 1932, in St. Donatus, the son of Theodore and Stella (Frantzen) Kalmes. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On August 20, 1957, he married Helen Ploessl, who preceded him in death on July 27, 2017. Together, Windy and Helen owned and operated Kalmes Restaurant in St. Donatus since 1956, building a local landmark known for its hospitality and heart.
Windy was deeply involved in his community. He was a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus in LaMotte, a 70-year member of the Bellevue American Legion Post #273, a founding member of the St. Donatus Community Club, St. Donatus Luxembourg Society, and a longtime member of the Iowa Hospitality Board and SABRE. He loved his hometown and took great pride in the St. Donatus community.
Windy enjoyed trips to Luxembourg, Las Vegas, fishing, and, most of all, spending time with his family and friends. Family vacations were a cherished tradition, and his warmth, humor, and generosity touched everyone who knew him. He enjoyed his weekly trips to Dairy Queen with Jimmy.
Windy and Helen were a inspiration to the next generation, they were mentors to many and made everyone feel special and supported.

He is survived by his children Mike Kalmes, James “Gomer” (Lori) Kalmes, John (Lou Ann) Kalmes, Brian “Pee Wee” (Barb) Kalmes, and Jodi (Willie) Hingtgen; twelve grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren; his in-laws Ruth Ambrosy, Mary Lou Heinricy, Larry (Linda) Ploessl, Marilyn Ploessl, and Wilma Ploessl; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife Helen; an infant daughter, Ann; siblings Harold (Marie) Kalmes, Mariela (Loras) Berthel, Bert (Mary) Kalmes and Rosella (Lloyd) Gibbs; and in-laws Sylvester Ploessl, Cy Ploessl, Judy Nemmers, and Art (Rosalie) Ploessl.

Windy will be remembered for his dedication to family, faith, community, and country — and for the joy he brought to everyone around him.
A special thank you to all who loved and visited with Windy while he sat in his “spot”. Also a special thank you for the loving care provided by, Mary and Tori Michel, Tricia Ploessl and many others and Hospice of Dubuque for your guidance and support showed to our family and Windy during this time.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

05/09/2026

Gerald M. Schroeder, 96, of Bellevue, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue. Additional visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. prior to Mass at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.
Gerald was born on January 24, 1930, in Ossian, Iowa, the son of Frank and Florence (Wiltgen) Schroeder. Following graduation, Gerald proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Gerald married Janet “Muffin” (Scholtes) Daniels on August 20, 1960, in Ossian, Iowa. She preceded him in death on October 20, 2007. Gerald retired in 1987 from John Deere. He enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cards, hunting, and especially spending time with family and friends.
Gerald is survived by his children, Jeff Schroeder, Jim (Lora) Schroeder, Dennis “Bud” (Jeanette) Schroeder, Steve (Carol) Schroeder, Ann (Pat) Schroeder, and Cindy (Doug) Payne; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; in-laws, Joanne Schroeder, Louann Scheckel, and Betty Scholtes; and numerous extended relatives.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two sons, Glenn Daniels and David “Wahoo” Daniels; a great-grandson, Krayton Huling; siblings, Donald Schroeder, Robert Schroeder, and Norma Jean (Arthur) Ernst; and in-laws, Lorin Scholtes, Leonard (Becky) Scholtes, Gene Scholtes, Donald Scheckel, LaVonne (Ronald) Kueter, and Roger “Shiney” (Shirley) Scholtes.
A memorial fund has been established in Gerald’s memory.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

05/09/2026

Lavonne Ruth Peters was born on December 27,1933 to Lee Roy and Ruth (Mohr) Guyer in Maquoketa, Iowa. She was raised on the family farm south of Maquoketa and attended and graduated from Elwood High School and Iowa Teacher’s College. Following graduation, Lavonne taught elementary school for one year in Manchester, Iowa. In 1954 she was united in marriage to Floyd Peters and together they raised 7 children on their farm in rural Bellevue. Lavonne and Floyd cared for the land and raised crops, livestock and children together. Lavonne was a homemaker, teacher, caregiver, and friend, living a life of humble service to her family, neighbors, and community. She provided this service in many ways including as the first woman to serve on the Andrew Community School Board and first woman Jackson County Soil Conservation Commissioner. Lavonne was a 4-H club leader, religious education teacher, Jackson County Extension Council member, 4-H Youth Committee member, and was active in Andrew Petal Pals and Andrew Garden Club. In 1990, Lavonne was honored as an Iowa Master Farm Homemaker recognizing her lived values of hard work and servant leadership. Playing basketball and enjoying the outdoors were highlights of her early years. Supporting her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in their 4-H projects, sports, and other activities and spending time with them were important to her and brought her much joy. All of this was possible because of her life of faith. Lavonne and Floyd were active members of St. John's Catholic Church in Andrew for over 50 years and Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook in later years.

Lavonne, 92, died peacefully on Friday, May 8th at the Jackson County Regional Health Center. She is survived by daughters, Kathy (Kim) Keuter of Dubuque, Iowa, Karen Rohlf of Bennett, Iowa, Kim Peters of Maquoketa, Iowa, Kris (Brian) Schoeberl of Clear Lake, Iowa, and Karol (Gary) Fike of Westmoreland, Kansas; sons, Steve (Sherry) Peters and Charlie (Jenni) Peters, both of rural Bellevue, Iowa, 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, two sisters, Beverly Reid and Ellen (Ron) LaFrentz, and sister-in-law Marcia Peters. Lavonne was preceded in death by husband Floyd, parents Lee Roy and Ruth Guyer, grandson Andrew Peters, sister Leone Geary, son-in-law Jim Rohlf, sister-in-law Lucille Deppe, and brothers-in-law Vince Geary, Richard Reid, Elmer Peters, and Allan Deppe.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Lavonne Peters Family and will be directed to the local Catholic Church community, Jackson County 4-H, and Jackson County Regional Health Center.

Funeral mass will be held 10 am, Thursday May 14, 2026 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 pm, Wednesday, May 13 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue, Iowa. Additional visitation will be from 9 to 9:45 am prior to Mass at the church with a rosary beginning at 9:15 am. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Andrew, Iowa.

05/09/2026

Susan K. (Morrow) Berthel, 62 of Miles, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mercy One in Dubuque. A Celebration of Life will be held 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday, May 15, 2026 at Corey’s House at 17243 374th Avenue Bellevue, Iowa.
Local arrangements entrusted with Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue.
Susan was born August 31, 1963, the daughter of Paul and Barbara (Eversoll) Morrow. She married Roger Berthel on September 5, 2008. Susan was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening and helping Roger on the farm.
Survivors include her husband, Roger; a son, Ben (Kym) Roling Whitten and Roger’s son, Corey (Aleshia) Berthel; grandchildren, Deacon, Parker, Ivy, and Veda; siblings, William (Roberta) Morrow, Gerald Morrow, a sister in-law, Pamela Morrow; and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Timothy Morrow, a brother Paul Morrow and a sister in-law, Bonnie Morrow; and Roger’s son, Shawn Berthel.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

04/23/2026

Olivia J. Ernst, 99, of Bellevue, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. prior to Mass at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.
Olivia was born January 31, 1927, in St. Donatus, Iowa, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Heiar) Ambrosy. She married Carl J. Ernst on September 19, 1945, at St. Donatus Catholic Church; he preceded her in death on February 12, 2013. They were married for 67 years.
Olivia and Carl lived wonderful lives. They loved and enjoyed every moment together. They worked hard, traveled a little and enjoyed so many beautiful friendships along the way. Their home on the family farm was always open to friends and relatives, where gatherings were filled with card games, laughter, and plentiful meals. In 1976, they moved to Bellevue.
She dedicated many years of service to the Bellevue Catholic School system and was honored with a certificate of appreciation recognizing 25 years of outstanding and dedicated service.
Olivia and Carl lived their Catholic faith deeply, serving as examples of a faith-filled life to their children and all who knew them. She cherished her family and was known for her unconditional love for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Olivia’s marriage to Carl brought her the greatest joy of her life, her 6 beautiful children; Elaine (Bill) Vander Meulen and Diane (Lenny) Kotz, both of Dubuque; Steve (Gale) Ernst of Peosta; and Carla Ernst of Bellevue; a daughter-in-law, Carla Ernst of Dubuque; 12 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl; her sons, Gary (Carol) Ernst and Dale Ernst; her grandson, William “Bill” Vander Meulen; her great-grandson, William Vander Meulen, Jr.; and 11 siblings: Arnold, Arthur, Ervin, Raymond, Alfred, Leo, Alvin, Wendel, Sylvia Kress, Lucille Duster, and Lester.
A memorial fund has been established in Olivia’s memory.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

04/19/2026

Coralie F. (Long) Lange, 82, of Bellevue, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue.
Private Celebration of Life will be conducted. Local arrangements have been entrusted to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue.
Coralie was born on October 19, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Corles and Mabel (Neal) Long. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Mihal, later to Mel Osterkamp, with whom she shared 25 years, and in 2013, she married Paul Lange.
Coralie worked as a hairdresser for over 30 years, a profession through which she formed many lasting friendships. She enjoyed fishing, bowling, and dancing, and was affectionately known as the “Karaoke Queen.” Above all, Coralie cherished the time she spent with her family and friends. Coralie had a great sense of humor and always brought out a smile and laughter to everyone around her. She chose to be cremated, it will be her last chance to have a smoking hot body-“ in her own words”.
Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Paul Lange; her children, Joani (Tim) Mabry, Trish (Steve) Wenzel, and Pamm (Brian) Kueter; her siblings, David (Karen) Long, Dianne (John) Markitan, Doug (Margaret) Long, and Sue (Jim) Snyder; grandchildren, Amye (Mike) Valant, Aaron (Heather) Braumann, Bobye (Kurt) Manning, Kari (Adam) Mellerup, Cathye (Jon) Redmond, Kayla (Patrick) Richard, Tyler (Brittany) Mabry, Kami Mabry, and Madison Budde; great-grandchildren, Elyse, PJ, Raelynn, Parker, Halle, Penelope, Brody, James, Ronan, Zayne, Kenden, Bellamie, and Sawyer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Barbara Budde; and her sister, Phyliss Long.
A special thank you to the staff at Mill Valley Care Center and Hospice of Jackson County for your care of our mother during this time.
Condolences may be mailed to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home, c/o Coralie Lange Family, 100 N. 6th Street, Bellevue, IA 52031. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com

04/16/2026

Sister Margaret “Maggie” A. McGinn, BVM, (Daniel Anne), 91, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Mount Carmel Bluffs, Dubuque, Iowa.
Visitation and Rite of Committal for natural burial were held Friday, April 17, 2026. Burial was in the Mount Carmel cemetery. Sharing of Memories and a memorial Mass will be Thursday, April 30, 2026. Sharing of Memories will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed immediately by a memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m.
Sister Maggie was born Feb. 21, 1935, in Davenport, Iowa, to Daniel and Margaret (Gaffney) McGinn. She entered the BVM congregation on Sept. 8, 1953, from Sacred Heart Parish, Davenport, Iowa. She professed first vows on March 19, 1956, and final vows on July 16, 1961.
Sister Maggie ministered in Chicago as an English instructor at Truman College, Cathedral HS and St. Patrick HS; as an elementary teacher at St. Tarcissus ES, St. Jerome ES, and Angel Guardian Care Center; and as a librarian at St. Ignatius ES. She also taught at Regina HS in Wilmette, Ill.; Sacred Heart ES in Rock Island, Ill.; and St. Augustine ES in Memphis, Tenn.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Mary Gertrude (Ken) Weise, Genevieve (George) Glowacki, Patrick (Benita) McGinn, and Thomas (Mary) McGinn. She is survived by nieces, nephews, and the Sisters of Charity, BVM, with whom she shared life for 72 years.
Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home, 100 N 6th St, Bellevue, Iowa 52031 is in charge of arrangements.