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Ruth E. Hudson was born on 26 May 1930.¹ She died on 20 July 1991, at age 61, in Iowa.¹ She was buried in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.¹

William Bruce Brokus, Jr., was born on 15 May 1950 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.¹ He died on 30 November 1950, at age 0, in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.¹

John L. Brokus was born on 19 April 1951.¹ He died on 4 September 2000, at age 49, in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.¹ He was buried in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.¹

Thomas Brokus was born on 16 November 1954.¹ He died on 15 March 1966, at age 11.¹

Ruth Ann Brokus was born on 26 March 1956 in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa.¹ She died on 16 September 2013, at age 57, in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.¹ She was buried in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.¹

Behr's Funeral Home
Dubuque, Iowa
Obituary

RuthAnn Brokus, age 57 of 464 Valeria St., passed away at her daughter Brandie's home at 1205 Rhomberg Ave, surrounded by her loving family at 11:40 a.m. on Monday, September 16, 2013. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St, with Rev. Alan Dietzenbach officiating. To celebrate RuthAnn's life friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Behr Funeral Home. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

RuthAnn was born on March 26, 1956 in Iowa City, IA, daughter of William and Ruth (Hudson) Brokus. Over the years she loved watching her son and grandson race. RuthAnn enjoyed watching wrestling and racing. She was also an avid Bingo player. RuthAnn loved spending time with her family especially with her kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews. She also loved her little buddies who called her Grandma or Fann.

RuthAnn is survived by her son, Rick Brokus; 2 daughters, Kim (Jim) Carner Jr. and Brandie (Adam) Lenz all of Dubuque; her grandkids, Andy, Lee, Ricky Jr., Dakota, Alexis, Ellie, Caleb and Trenton; and 1 great granddaughter, Jaeleigh; her siblings, Jim (Nancy) Brokus, Dubuque, IA, Dave Brokus, Dubuque, IA, Billy (Linda) Brokus, East Dubuque, IL, Diane (Paul) Kelly, Dubuque, IA, Donna Brokus, Dubuque, IA and Peggy (Shawn) Thomas Sr., Dubuque, IA; long time friends, Don and Cheryl; a sister-in-law, Theresa Brokus, Dubuque, IA; 31 nieces and nephews; 51 great nieces and nephews; and other extended family members.

RuthAnn was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, William Jr., John, Tommy, and Bobby Brokus and a sister Rita Friebel.

The family would like to extend a much appreciated thank you to everyone who helped and especially to Hospice of Dubuque and also University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Rita M. Brokus was born on 20 December 1957 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.¹ She died on 15 May 2013, at age 55, in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.¹ She was buried in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.¹

Rita M. Friebel
Obituary

Rita M. Friebel, age 55, of 2020 Bunker Hill Road, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, at 5:55 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2013 at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St. with Pastor Ed Mast of Old Paths Baptist Church officiating. To celebrate Rita's life friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Behr Funeral Home. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Rita was born on December 20, 1957, in Dubuque, IA, daughter of William and Ruth (Hudson) Brokus.

Rita enjoyed watching wrestling and John Cena. She was an avid Bingo player and liked to go the casino. Rita loved being outdoors and spending time with her brother, Dave. Her greatest joy was spending time with her sons and grandson.

Rita is survived by her sons Travis, C. Jay, Leo; her grandson Joshua Lewis; her siblings Jim (Nancy) Brokus, Dubuque, IA, Ruthann Brokus, Dubuque, IA, Dave Brokus, Dubuque, IA, Billy (Linda) Brokus, East Dubuque, IL, Diane (Paul) Kelly, Dubuque, IA, Donna Brokus, Dubuque, IA, Peggy (Shawn) Thomas, Dubuque, IA; a sister-in-law, Theresa Brokus, Dubuque, IA; 31 nieces and nephews; 48 great nieces and nephews and many extended family and special friends.

Robert Brokus was born on 1 June 1960.¹ He died on 8 September 1960, at age 0.¹

Theresa A. Potter was born on 21 April 1945 in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.^2,1 She died on 6 August 2014, at age 69, in Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa. She was buried in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.¹

Leo A. Friebel, Sr., was born on 6 December 1961.¹ He died on 22 February 2014, at age 52.¹