Noreen Violet McDermott-McCarthy, 98, of Galena, IL, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025. A private family burial will be later. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family.  She was born March 10, 1927, to Austin and Christine (Foht) McDermott. Noreen married Edmond “Mick” McDermott on April 23, 1949. Two daughters were…
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Jeanne P. Beeghley, 93, of Dubuque, died on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Grand Meadows in Asbury. There will be a celebration of Jeanne’s life at a later date. Private burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Jeanne was born February 9, 1932, in Woodbine, IA, the daughter of Lyle and Mabel Maxwell Poe. On November…
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Gerald Robert Pickel, 81, of Dubuque, Iowa, completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at UnityPoint Finley Hospital. To honor Jerry’s life, friends and family may visit from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A funeral service will be held immediately following…
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Richard Marricle, 86, of Cascade, IA, formerly of Plano, TX, passed away on Wednesday, May  28, 2025, at Stonehill Health Center. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, TX. Richard was born to Alton and Bessie (Dieter) Marricle on June 16, 1938, in Goldthwaite, TX, …
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Rita Kay Kelly, 72, of Dubuque, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, after a courageous seven year battle with cancer, fighting until the very end. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Mass of Christian Burial…
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Capt. William Lloyd Crews, 81, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on May 26, 2025, at Sunset Park Place. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #6 and the…
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Helen Lucille Ward, 91, of Dubuque, IA passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Luther Manor in Dubuque. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, is assisting the family. Helen was born on May 15, 1934, in Dubuque, the daughter…
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Sister Mary Corita Heid, RSM, died peacefully surrounded by her family and a Sister of Mercy on May 28, 2025 at the convent of the Presentation Sisters in Dubuque, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Sacred Heart Chapel, Mt. Loretto Convent 2360 Carter Rd, Dubuque,…
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John Peter Ernst, 65, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. A private memorial service will be held later according to John’s wishes. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, is assisting the family. John was born on March 28, 1960, in Bellevue, Iowa, the…
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Julitta “Jill” M. Rokusek, 95, of Dubuque, died Friday, May 30, 2025, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Mass of Christian Burial for Jill will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday,…
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