Cynthia Jane Smith, 59, of Racine, WI, lost her short battle with cancer on November 11, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee, WI.  She was surrounded by the love of family and passed peacefully. Cynde was born in Rockford, IL on November 24, 1964 and grew up in East Dubuque, IL.  She later moved…
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Robert Charles Pape, 100, of Dubuque, died Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until 10:00 am on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Mass of Christian Burial for Robert will be at 10:30 am on…
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Sherman Michael “Mike” Burns, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly from complications following surgery on November 15, 2024, at the age of 67, at UnityPoint Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Sherman Michael Burns was born April 10, 1957 in Anamosa, Iowa, the son of Sherman E. and the late Betty Lou…
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Calvin C. Menzemer, 96, of rural Elizabeth, IL, passed away on Friday evening, November 15, 2024 at home. Per Calvin’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at the Zion Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Schapville, IL, with Pastor Dottie Morizzo officiating. Burial will be in the…
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Margaret M. Ehlers, age 92, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at Stonehill Health Center.  In keeping with her wishes, private family services will be held.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is assisting the family. Margaret was born…
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John R. Hirsch, 68, of Dubuque, passed away on Monday, November 11th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. A man known for his wit, wisdom, and craftsmanship. Born on September 30, 1956, the son of John R. “Jack” and Lorraine (Fransen) Hirsch, he spent his early years learning the value of hard work and perseverance from…
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Fred R. Wuertzer, 88, of Dubuque, died Saturday, November 16, 2024, at his home in Dubuque. Private family services will be held. Fred was born on January 14, 1936, in Platteville, WI, the son of Roy and Hazel (VanNatta) Wuertzer. On June 22, 1957, he married Janice Linden at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Dubuque. Fred…
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RoseAnn E. Burkle, 85 of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at MercyOne Senior Care, in Dyersville, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville.  Visitation will continue Friday morning, from 9 – 10 a.m. at the funeral home prior…
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Catherine “Cathy” (Haggstrom) Bennett, age 89, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on November 14, 2024, at the Stonehill Care Center while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Cathy’s life, a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, 3200 Asbury Road,…
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Leroy D. “Junior” Helmle, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, at the age of 77 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, in Davenport, Iowa. Born on February 22, 1947, in Bellevue, Iowa, Junior was the beloved son of LeRoy H. and Erma (Feller) Helmle. He spent his…
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