Ingwer Harold Carstensen was born at home on a blustery winter day near Everly, Iowa on January 13, 1929. After declining health but nothing specific, he passed away at the age of 96 1/2 on September 7, 2025 at the Hiawatha Care Center after a long and productive life built on steady labor, service, and devotion to…
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Kenneth J. “Ken” Schmidt, 55 of Bellevue, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 following a long battle with glioblastoma.  Family will greet friends 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Sunday, September 14 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue with a Prayer Service to begin at 5:00 pm.  Ken was born February 22, 1970, the son…
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Rev. Joseph E. McDermott, SVD, 99, of Techny, Il and formerly of the Divine Word Seminary College in Epworth, IA passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Divine Word Seminary in Techny, IL. A Mass will be offered at Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Word Residence chapel in Techny, Visitation for…
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Nancy E. Sochowicz, age 83, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on September 7, 2025, at home while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Nancy’s life, a private family service is being held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Nancy’s family. Nancy was born on March 10, 1942,…
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Leona A. Schiffer, 103, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 5:45 a.m. at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, with a wake service to be held at 12:45 p.m. Mass of Christian…
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Karen A. Seeley, 82, passed away on September 7, 2025, at Luther Manor – Grand Meadows Senior Living in Asbury, Iowa. Friends and family may visit from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A Funeral Service will begin at 12:00 p.m. with…
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Richard E. “Dick” Brandel, age 85, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at home following a lingering illness. A celebration of life will be held at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Burial will follow in East Dubuque Cemetery.…
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Robert E. “Bob” Valentine, age 92, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on September 7, 2025, at Bethany Home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Bob’s life, a Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Immaculate Conception Church, 3685 County HHH in Kieler, WI. …
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Gary J. Ernzen, 71, of Epworth, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Per Gary’s wishes there will be no public services.  The Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements. Gary was born November 22, 1953, (Thanksgiving Day) in Dubuque,…
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Dorothy Aschtgen, 93, of Cascade, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Accura Healthcare in Cascade, Iowa. Visitation for Dorothy will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Michael Schueller presiding.…
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