Loras R. Dunne (1947-2021)

DUNNE, HOPSON, BOWMAN, MYATT

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 5/23/2021 at 17:43:30

Loras R. Dunne, 73, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on April 7th, 2021 at UnityPoint Health, Finley Hospital from an illness and complications from COVID-19.

A private celebration of life will be held. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.

Loras was born on September 11, 1947 in Clinton, IA the son of Thomas Joseph Dunne Jr. and Elizabeth (Hopson) Dunne. He married Judy (Bowman) Myatt on September 25, 2002 in Dubuque.

Loras worked for John Deere in Dubuque as a purchaser until his retirement.

Loras always knew a deal when he saw one, never passing one up and parting with few.

He is survived by his wife Judy; sons Steve (Sarah) Dunne and Sean Dunne both of Dubuque; daughters Sarah Huemoeller, of Madison, Wi, Annette Rowan, of Galena, IL, and Alison (Rob) Hohmann, of St. Donatus, IA. His mother Betty Dunne; brothers Dave and Ed Dunne; his sister Carolyn (Neil) Morehead along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Thomas; brothers Bob and Patrick; grandson Michael Stowers and granddaughter Kennedy Rowan.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Wendt Cancer Center and the staff at UPH Finley for all their care and kindness.