Kathryn E. Tigges (1934-2019)

TIGGES, DECKER, JOHNSON

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 7/10/2019 at 06:16:56

Kathryn E. Tigges, 84, of Dubuque passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Monday July 8, 2019, at Church of the Nativity with Msgr. Jim Miller as Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 PM Sunday July 7, at Hoffmann Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road followed by a Wake Service at 5:00 PM.

Kathryn was born December 2, 1934, in Bernard, IA, the daughter of Henry J. and Margaret B. (Decker) Johnson. She married the love of her life, John T. Tigges, April 22, 1954 at New Melleray Abbey, Dubuque. He preceded her in death on October 29, 2008.

She was employed at John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works, retiring in 1992, after which she and John traveled extensively. Kathy enjoyed reading, gardening, watching movies, walking, golf, and spending time with her family and friends.

She was an active member of Nativity parish and their Rosary Society and Guild, where she had volunteered in several positions.

She was a loving mother and grandmother who could never say "no". She will be sadly missed by her two daughters, Juliana (Carey) Lewis and Tracey (Mark) Ring, both of Dubuque; two sons, John T. (Marion) Tigges of Albuquerque, NM and Jay (Brigette) Tigges of Dubuque; nine grandchildren, Andi Lewis, Tony, Koji, Kyle, Michael and Tyler Tigges, Jason Ring, Melissa (Greg) Stokes and Morgan (Chad) Burke; great grandchildren, Makaila and Adriana Tigges, Alex and James Burke, Jacob, Owen, and Kayla Stokes; sisters, Rita Kremer, Eleanor Schueller, Lucy Schmitt, and Geraldine Anthony; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Timothy; a sister, Loretta Ronek; brothers, Raymond, Francis, Ralph, and Henry Johnson; and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law.

Kathryn's family would like to express a special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque and the doctors and nurses at Finley Hospital for their wonderful care.

A memorial has been established.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hskfh.com.