James A. Stecklein, age 71, of Belmont, WI, completed his earthly journey on July 21, 2025, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Jim’s life, his Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Belmont Mound State Park, 18650 County Road G in Belmont,…
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On July 19, 2025, Gloria M. (Albert) Lehman, a beloved resident of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 29, 1926, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Floyd and Marita “Sadie” (Kenneally) Albert, Gloria lived a life marked by deep faith and devoted service, always embracing life with joy and enthusiasm. She…
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Elizabeth “Betty” Murphy, 95, of Dubuque, passed away July 19, 2025. Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00a.m., Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Church of the Nativity. Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11:00a.m., with Msgr. Jim Miller officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Betty was born on September 22, 1929, to…
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Patrick L. “Pat” Dillon, age 85, of Dubuque and formerly of East Dubuque, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Stonehill Health Center.  To celebrate Pat’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will…
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John Michael Smith, 89, of Epworth, Iowa passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Mercy One Medical Center in Dyersville, Iowa. Friends and relative of John may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, IA, where a prayer service will be held at 2:30…
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John E. Combs, 74, of Dubuque, died Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Funeral Service for John will be at 10:00 am on Friday, July…
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Betty J. Frick, age 74, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025.  In keeping with Betty’s wishes, there will not be a public service.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is assisting Betty’s family. Betty was born on March 9, 1951, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of George and Mary “Betty” (Kemp)…
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James “Jim” Meier, 78 of Bellevue, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Visitation will be from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (Noon), Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral & Cremation Service in Bellevue.  Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 pm (Noon) at the funeral home.  Burial with Military Honors conducted by Bellevue American Legion…
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Leo F. Bly, age 70, of Rialto, CA,  passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, peacefully in his sleep while recovering from cardiac surgery.  To celebrate  Leo’s life, private family services were held.  Behr Funeral Home is assisting Leo’s family.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.Leo was born on March 2, 1955, in Dubuque,…
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