In loving memory of

Sabra "Sue" Hovey
November 28, 1940 - May 3, 2019

Sabra "Sue" Hovey, 78, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019, at the Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, in Davenport, Iowa.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11 A.M., Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa. There is no visitation. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will be held at the Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.

Sabra Sue Stout was born on November 28, 1940 in DeWitt, Iowa, to Glen and Florence (Harksen) Stout. At the age of three her mom died, and she was raised by her aunt Iva and Uncle Henry "Tootie" Smith whom she considered to be her parents. She was a 1958 graduate of DeWitt High School. She married Ronald E. Hovey on July 29, 1967 in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Prior to becoming a stay at home mom, "Sue" had worked in the billing and insurance department at the Jackson County Public Hospital in Maquoketa. In 1982, she and her husband Ronald opened Hov's Pub in Maquoketa. The restaurant quickly became a popular eatery and pub. They retired in October of 2006.

"Sue" was a member of the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa and the UCC Women's Fellowship. She enjoyed planting flowers, reading books and magazines, sports of all kinds, cooking and recipe collecting, decorating, and holidays. She especially enjoyed meeting and visiting with people.

Those left to honor her memory include three children, Ronelle (Jeff) Clark of Maquoketa, IA, Shane (Jodi) Hovey of Louisburg, KS, and Tyler Hovey of Maquoketa, IA; 5 grandchildren, Delaney Clark, Chance Dubinick, Sydney Clark, Jase Hovey, and Conlee Hovey; and a sister Terri Vetter of DeWitt, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents Glen and Florence (Harksen) Stout and Iva and Henry "Tootie" Smith, and her husband Ronald on October 27, 2008.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Sabra "Sue" Hovey memorial fund has been established.

The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family, and online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

Tina wrote on Jun 3, 2019:

"You will be missed Sue..Loved working for you years ago!! Much love n hugs n respect to all family?Rip Sue"

michelle burkey wrote on May 28, 2019:

"Ronelle and Jeff abe the girls, Shane and family and Tyler. I?m so sorry for your loss!!! I have so many good memories of back in the day at Hov?s Pub!!! one good thing about working there i got to watch you kids grow up !!! I was hoping to see Shane cuz i haven?t seen you for years. Hugs and thoughts and prayers to all of you!!! "

Joyce Humphreys wrote on May 12, 2019:

"My thoughts and prayers are with Sue's family and friends. She will be remembered."

Jim Sanger Jr wrote on May 8, 2019:

"I give my deepest sympathy and condolences to the Hovey family for the loss of their mother. Sue was always like a second mom to me while growing up in Maquoketa. I have so many good memories during my childhood with the Hovey family. Going to wrestling meets, cleaning Hov?s Pub every Sunday, football games, Sue?s great cooking and just growing up with Sue and her family. They were like my second family growing up. I have so many good memories with the Hovey?s. Sue always meant a lot to me and had a heart of gold. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten. Jim Sanger Jr. "

Dean and Theresa Hovey wrote on May 8, 2019:

"We are so sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family. "

Thann Daniel wrote on May 8, 2019:

"My deepest sympathy to Sue's family. I worked with Sue at the JCPHospital in the mid 1960's. she will be missed by many. "

Maquoketa Area Chamber of Commerce wrote on May 6, 2019:

"Ronelle, Syd, Shane, Tyler & Families, We were sorry to hear about the passing of Sue. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. RIP Sue."

Robin Koranda wrote on May 6, 2019:

"Bob and I are so sorry for your loss. I was good getting to know her and we appreciated having her as our neighbor."

Stephanie ( Atienza ) Perez & Family wrote on May 6, 2019:

"Ronelle, Syd, Shane, Tyler & Family, Sorry for your loss. She was a good lady. She is now pain free and no longer suffering. Our thoughts & Prayers are with all of you. Big **HUGS**"

Sue Van Buer wrote on May 6, 2019:

"Ronelle and family, Thinking of you.... so very sorry for your loss. Hugs ??"

Ryan & Susie Gerischer wrote on May 6, 2019:

"Sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy from our family to your family."

Judy Bowling wrote on May 6, 2019:

"Sending thoughts and prayers to all of Sue's family. Sue is now at peace and no longer suffering. "

Kenny and Peggy Head-Costello wrote on May 6, 2019:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "

Juliee Yarolem wrote on May 5, 2019:

"Hovey family I am sending my sincere condolences to you during this difficult time in your life. May your memories of your mom hold you up during this time of great sorrow."

Kathy McCloy wrote on May 5, 2019:

"Words sometimes seem so inadequate at times like these. Please know how deeply we are thinking of the entire family. As you cry the tears don't forget to smile and even laugh at the special memories you have. Your mom was unique in many ways. She created an everlasting tribute through her bloodlines as you carry the best of those memories forward and pass them down to the next generation. Sincerest sympathy and prayers to you all. Remember there are ones you can turn to if needed and we are always there for you. "

Darrel Sharon Rettig wrote on May 5, 2019:

"Our deepest sympathy to Sue?s family. We always enjoyed seeing and talking with her at noon when we would go to the restaurant for lunch. "

Jody Sutton wrote on May 5, 2019:

"My deepest sympathy to all of Sues family."