Melvin “Mel” J. Beringer, 97, of Dubuque, formerly of La Motte, died on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Bethany Home in Dubuque. There will be no visitation or services. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in La Motte, IA, at a later date. Mel was born on October 27, 1927, in La Motte,…
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Warren L. Winegar, 69, of Gravois Mills, Missouri, and formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, November 10, 2024, near Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Warren Lynn Winegar affectionately known by many as “Fuzzy”, “Homer”, and “Fudd” grew up in Maquoketa, where he was born on June 20, 1955, to Guy Douglas and Shirley…
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Susan Ann Metcalf, 74, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully, holding the hand of her beloved husband of 52 years, on November 13, 2024. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 17th, 2024, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with a wake service to begin at 11:45…
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SISTER RUTH (BERNETTE) ELSBERND of Clare House, Dubuque, Iowa, passed away at 2:42 PM,  Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Clare House. The Remembering Service and Rite of Final Committal will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024 followed by burial at the Sisters…
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Scott Clifford passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Funeral Service for Scott will be 12:00 pm Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory with Deacon…
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Mary Catherine Lee, 89, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at home. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with a wake service at 3:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will…
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Steve Forbes, 61, of Dubuque, died of natural causes on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at his home in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Funeral Service for Steve will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, November 20,…
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Rita A. Baker, age 89, of Asbury, IA, completed her earthly journey on Nov. 10, 2024, at Luther Manor Grand Meadows, while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Rita’s life, a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 3200 Asbury Rd, with…
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Wayne D. Noel, 89, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Sunday November 10, 2024, at Stonehill Care Center. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Church of the Nativity. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the…
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Charlann L. Townsley, 88, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, with family at her side, at Luther Manor in Dubuque, IA. Charlann was born on August 28, 1936, in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Walter and Evelyn (Jacobsen) Townsley. She graduated from Clinton High School and worked for the Job Corp and as a…
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