Helen Kay Keeney, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Helen Kay Ewing was born on February 21, 1940 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Ivan and Verna (Jensen) Ewing.  She was a graduate of Elwood High School.  Her…
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Wylie K. Bledsoe, age 81, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on January 19, 2025, at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque surrounded by his loving family.  To honor and celebrate Wylie’s life, a reception will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 3800 Arboretum Drive…
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Dorothy P. Cotant, 95, of Dubuque died Sunday, January 19, 2025, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Dubuque, with Rev. David Ambrosy presiding.  Visitation will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.…
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Barbara “Barb” Schroeder, 87, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The Mass of Christian Burial for Barbara will be at 10:00 am…
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Jerome N. Trenkamp, 90, of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at MercyOne Senior Care in Dyersville, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 10 – 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at Kramer Funeral Home with a private…
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Janann (Nan) Dietz Higgins, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Monday, January 20th, 2025, in Dubuque, IA. Born on November 5th, 1936, to Alfred and Helen (Nellie) Dietz, Nan lived a vibrant and fulfilling life. She graced this world with her presence for 88 years, leaving behind a legacy of generosity, kindness,…
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Kenneth L. “Kenny” Houston, a cherished father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, at the age of 73. Born on August 26, 1951, in Dubuque, Iowa, Kenny was the son of the late Donald Houston and Lela Jane (Carr) Miller and…
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Bonnie Lee Dietrich, 81, of Garnavillo, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Guttenberg Care Center following a brief illness.  She was surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held from 2 – 6 p.m. Sunday, January 26, 2025, at  Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo. Visitation will continue from at 9 a.m. at…
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Mary “Darlene” Bries, 83, of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 2 – 7 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa.  Visitation will continue Tuesday morning from 9 – 10 a.m. at Kramer Funeral Home prior…
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Ann Marie Kemen, 78, of Dubuque, passed away January 21, 2025 surrounded by family (She couldn’t bear the thought of another 4 years with this yahoo). Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. Ann was born in Berlin, Wisconsin, October…
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