Lela McCormick Obituary
The passing of Lela McCormick of Dubuque, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 2, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Sweeney and Lavina Sweeney (Hutchins); her husband Charles McCormick of Columbkille's Catholic Church; and her siblings, Bessie Ehlinger, LJ Sweeney, Grace Kane, Jim Sweeney and Mary Wagner.
She is survived by: her children, Mike Dunn (Julie) of Dubuque, Marcia Dunn of La Crosse, WI, Mary Goldsher (Mark) of Lake Oswego, OR, Moreen Fitzgerald of Kansas City, MO, Michele Colbert (Patrick) of Dubuque, Melissa McCarville (Chris) of Springdale, AR, Mark Dunn of Ashville, NC and Molly Steinke (Jody) of Quincy, IL; her stepchildren, Dave McCormick (Lynn), Joe McCormick of Dubuque, Ruth McCormick of Dubuque, Mary Jensen (Leon) of Dubuque, Helen Gile (John "Fritz") of Dubuque and Kevin McCormick (Deb) of Pewaukee, WI; and her grandson Tim Kusterer. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, May 8th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and at 7:00 PM at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory (2659 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, May 9th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Columbkille's Catholic Church (1240 Rush St, Dubuque, IA 52003).
Memorials can be made to Dubuque County Right to Life or Mary's Inn.
