Deacon James J. Thill Sr., 82, of Dubuque, died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 7:30 pm Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Holy Spirit Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm. The Mass of…
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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Linda A. Slattery, 76, of Dubuque, Iowa, on April 4, 2025. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born on July 7, 1948, in Dubuque, IA, a daughter of Robert and Virginia (Hubbard) Ring.  She shared numerous, happily married years to her…
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Verna Mae Lueck, 93, of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Mercy One in Dyersville surrounded by her family. Private family visitation will be held at Reiff Funeral Home in Dyersville, where a private funeral service will follow with Rev. Phillip Agyei. Burial will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Dyersville.…
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Janice M. Baresel, 87, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, April 3, 2025, at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, in Davenport, Iowa. Janice Marie Ostert was born on April 7, 1937 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Henry R. and Maudie M. (Ralston) Ostert.  Her early education took place in Monmouth schools before her…
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Richard “Rick” Merz, 57, of Asbury, died Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque. Per Rick’s request, no services will be held. Richard was born on May 21, 1967, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Donald E. and Joan M. (Close) Merz. Rick enjoyed listening to sports radio and music.…
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Daniel J. Meyer, age 69, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey suddenly on April 3, 2025, at home.  To honor Daniel’s life, a private family service is being held.  Entombment will be in the Mt. Calvary Mausoleum in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Daniel’s family. Daniel was born on February 18,…
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Steven J. Seippel, 53, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully on March 31 at MercyOne Medical Center, surrounded by family. Steve was born on October 22, 1971 in Arizona the son of Peter Seippel and Patricia Kammerude. He is survived by his loving wife, Sara Seippel; his children, Haley Seippel, Alyssa Seippel, Austin Howard (Emily),…
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William L. “Bill” Rich, 81, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, April 2, 2025, at his home in Delhi, Iowa. William Lewis Rich was born on August 16, 1943 in Webb City, Missouri, to William Henry and Elizabeth “Liz” (Powell) Rich.  Bill graduated from Webb City High School and went on to serve…
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Thomas M. “Tom” Gockel, 86, of East Dubuque, IL, formerly of LaMotte, IA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Ahva Living Center in East Dubuque. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2025, at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Edilberto Jarapa officiating. Burial will follow…
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Lynn M. Carr, 56, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Friends and family may visit from 9:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Sacred Heart Filmore Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Burial will follow in the church…
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