Marie E. “Meezie” Ginter

Marie E. “Meezie” Ginter, age 76, of East Dubuque, IL, completed her earthly journey on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Hawkeye Care Center in Asbury, IA, while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Marie’s life, a private family burial will be held at the East Dubuque Cemetery.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Marie’s family.

Marie was born on January 20, 1949, in Dubuque, IA, a daughter to Arthur and Genevieve (Spahn) Vandermiller.  She enjoyed life to the fullest whenever possible and not a day would pass where her positive and light-hearted spirit wasn’t on display for all to see.  Marie spent her working hours at the Oral Arts Laboratory and enjoyed making many friends along the way.  When the workday was complete, you could easily find Marie working on her next computer game challenge, and usually winning.  It’s been affectionately said that Marie was the largest commercial producer Farmville has ever produced and she took great pride in her skills and accomplishments in the digital realm.  Marie was also an avid lover of nature and particularly her horses as they always held a special place in her heart.  As Marie matured over the years, sadly she set the reigns down and eventually picked up her crochet needles to venture into her next chapter in life.  She made a point to be content with life as it happened and if there was a little witty banter involved somewhere along the way, she was not only content, but quite satisfied as well.  Marie loved to give those she truly care for just enough guff to keep them on their toes, and hopefully smiling all the way through.  The world is definitely a smaller and much too serious place today without Marie’s love and light shining upon it.  May all the best parts of her be discovered to live on vividly within the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved her best and may the Lord keep her joyful and bright soul in His comforting hands until we all meet again.

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Marie include,

her three children,

Timothy “Tim” (Tonia) O’Neill, Dyersville, IA,

Brian (Holly) O’Neill, Dubuque, IA,

and Lisa (Brian) Manderscheid, Maquoketa, IA;

her three grandchildren,

Ethan (Brittany Cloyd) O’Neill, Riley (Lance) Longhorn, and Caspar O’Neill;

her great-grandson,

Grayson O’Neill;

her sister,

Anita (Ron) Bechen, Belleville, WI;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents; and her husbands, Bruce Ginter and Thomas O’Neill.

Marie’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque and Hawkeye Care Center, especially Sue, for all of  their professional and compassionate care.  

Online condolences may be shared with Marie family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com