Jay Alan Edelnant, Ph.D., 76, of Cedar Falls died Saturday, February 1, 2025. He was buried at Casper Creek Natural Cemetery outside of Galena, IL. Despite living nearly all his adult life in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Jay was a city guy.  Born March 5, 1948 to Nathan and Eleanore (Fishman) Edelnant and reared in Chicago…
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Frances Mary Ploessl, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in East Dubuque, IL on February 5, 2025.  While living with Dementia, her strength and spirit, even in the face of such a cruel illness, were truly inspiring. She was surrounded by her family, who stood by her side until the very end. Family…
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Jennifer A. Torres-Briscoe, 55, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at home on Thursday, January 30, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family. Jennifer was born on September 10, 1969, in San Diego, CA, to Julieus and Yvonne (Webster)…
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Timothy Joseph Sheehan, 40, of Cuba City, WI, formerly of Menominee, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 2, 2025 in Cuba City, WI. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2025 at Nativity BVM Church in Menominee, with Fr. Edilberto Jarapa officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family…
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Patricia Catherine Donath, 79, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Friends and family may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A…
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Jane M. Anthony, 92, of Altoona (long time Dyersville resident), passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Taylor House Hospice, in Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. Funeral services will follow at 12 p.m.…
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Dean A. Jensen, 74, of Dubuque, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Unity Point Finley Hospital. Visitation will be on Saturday, February 8, from 3 pm. until the 6 p.m. funeral service at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque, where military honors will be accorded by…
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Izac James Aldrich, 11, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, in Davenport, Iowa. Born on October 5, 2013, in Iowa City, Iowa, Izac was a cherished son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin. His indomitable spirit left an indelible mark on all who knew him. From…
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Ruth Bernice Henry, 91, of Galena, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Midwest Medical Center in Galena. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Galena, where friends are welcome to gather from 10 AM until the time of the…
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JoAnn C. Fries, 87 of Dubuque, IA passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at her home with her loving family by her side. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A funeral service will begin at 10:30 with…
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