Sonya J. Hess
November 27, 2016Share using:
Sonya J. Hess, 67, of Dubuque, IA crossed over to be greeted on the other side by loved ones on November 27th, 2016 at the Dubuque Specialty Care surrounded by her loving boys and family members. She formerly resided at 19044 Riverside Rd, Dubuque IA 52001
Friends may greet the family from 3:00 -7:00 p.m. on Thurs, December 1, 2016 at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd, Dubuque IA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Dwayne Thoman officiating. Friends also may greet the family from 9:00 up until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow in the Linwood Cemetery
Sonya was born on December 12, 1948 in Cascade IA, the daughter of Alice M Klostermann and the late Melvin Breitbach.
Sonya was employed at the Sisters of Charity Mt Carmel, Dubuque IA retiring in 2014. She had a strong desire to serve disabled and elderly residents with compassion and kindness as well as a double bonus of enjoying her friends with a wonderful camaraderie rapport.
Sonya had a wide variety of interest from camping and fishing with her family, snuggling up with a good mystery book from Danielle Steel, a bird watcher enthusiast showing such excitement when a new species arrived within the many seasons of the Midwest, enjoying numerous cookouts with family and friends at which time she was known for making her infamous side dish of potato salad that surely will be missed by all. As a young mother, she started collecting salt & pepper shakers that grew into an enormous display of showcase shaker novelties behind glass to admire. Last but not least dear to her heart from this “matriarch” of the family were their two Pugs, Molly and Maggie.
Surviving are her pride and joy and beloved sons: Shane J. Kedley of Dubuque IA, Marty R. Kedley (partner Kimmie) of Dubuque IA, Jamie L. Kedley of Madison WI, and Robbie J. Hess of Dubuque IA; 1 granddaughter, Ivy Kedley of Madison WI, her long life partner of 32 years Kenny Hess, her mother Alice Klostermann of Monticello IA. Sonya will also be missed very much by her siblings: Melvin Breitbach of Monticello IA, Judy (Galen) Harms of Anamosa IA, George Breitbach of Vinton IA, Mary (Lee) Hinderman of Davenport IA, Chuck Breitbach (partner Sandy) of Dubuque IA, Geri Gorman of Cedar Rapids IA, Geralyn (partner Vinnie)Puccio of Cedar Rapids IA, Kenny’s children: Dan (Cindy) Hess, Jim Hess, and Stacy (Newel) Marcov all of Dubuque IA. Sonya is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a special Godmother, Ida Breitbach of Cascade IA.
She was preceded in death by her husband(s) Ray Kedley and Danny Hess respectively; her father, Melvin Breitbach, and her beloved Pug Molly.
For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit http://www.leonardfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, a Sonya J Hess memorial fund has been established.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Mark Hermann of the Grand River Medical Group, Dubuque Specialty Care, specifically Ashley for making this last memory of our Mother one of dignity and grace, and Hospice of Dubuque that comforted the family with spiritual solace. Also would like to thank all of our family and friends for all the kind thoughts and prayers. Until we meet again….
