Sheila F. (Curran) Burggraf, 61, of rural Hazel Green, WI, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family.

** Due to septic problems at St. Joseph's Church, the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at St Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Hazel Green, WI, with Fr. Peter Auer officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Sinsinawa, WI

Family and friends may call from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL, and from 9:00 – 9:45 a.m., on Wednesday, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Hazel Green, WI

Sheila was born on February 14, 1963, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Gerald P. and Fern V. (Hyde) Curran. She was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School, the Class of 1981.  On July 9, 1983, she was united in marriage to Thomas A. Burggraf, at St. Mary's Church, in Dubuque.

She was formerly a waitress at Toni's Cafe on Central Ave. in Dubuque, and later at the Toll Bridge Restaurant from its inception until it closed. Sheila then went to work for the Dubuque Community School System as a paraprofessional at Eisenhower School until her retirement due to health conditions.

She loved baking and was known for her Potato Rolls and enjoyed attending flea markets and thrift stores.

Surviving are her husband, Tom; three children, Amanda (Chad) Whitt, of East Dubuque, IL, Alex (Amanda "Ozzie") Burggraf, of Asbury, MO, and Abbey (Jake) Weigel, of Platteville, WI; (8) grandchildren, Mason Burggraf, Ethan, Wyatt, Greyden, Scarlett, Maci, Ava and Archer; her siblings, Patrick (Karen) Curran, Pamela (John) Manders, Michael (Marianne) Curran, Angela (Todd) Thomas and Linda (Bryan) Paulsen; nieces, nephews and in-laws.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Fern; her stepmother, Velma "Toni" (Breitbach) Curran; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arnold & Dolores) Burggraf.

Tom and family wish to thank Dr. Eric Engelman and staff; Mercy One Dubuque Cancer Center and Hospice of Dubuque for their care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, a Sheila F. Burggraf Memorial Fund has been established.

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