Robert William ‘Bill’ Heister, surrounded in his family’s love, passed onto heavenly life Dec 14, 2024. Bill was born in South Garryowen, Iowa December 14, 1934 to Iliff and Edna (Wallroff) Heister. The country doctor later completed the birth certificate with transposed first and middle names. He was Billy to family and all. When joining…
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Sister Ann M. Harrington, BVM, (St. Remi), 85, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Visitation and the Rite of Committal for natural burial wereFriday, Dec. 20, 2024. Burial was in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. Memorial services will be Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. Sharing of Memories will be at 1 p.m. followed by a Memorial Mass at 2 p.m. Sister Ann ministered…
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Jennie M. Potter, age 77, of Dubuque, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 16, 2024, at MercyOne Dubuque.  To honor Jennie’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday,…
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Virginia L. Brown, 92, of Dubuque passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024.  Visitation will be from 2 to 4 pm Friday, December 20 at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road.  Funeral services will be held at Center Grove Church at a later date with burial in Center Grove Cemetery…
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Harvey C. Seiler, 84, of Zwingle, Iowa, passed away on Saturday December 14, 2024, at Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Friends and family may visit from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday December 21, 2024, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Military Honors will be accorded at 11:00 a.m.…
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Mary Jo Sherman, 87, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, surrounded by love and care.  True to her wishes, no services will be held. Mary Jo always gave kindness and compassion to everyone she met.  There was nothing that meant more to her than family and friends. In her final…
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Ardyce Ann McCaw, 79, of Panama City, FL, and formerly of Dubuque, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at home. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm on Monday, December 23, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2155 University Ave., Dubuque, followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00 pm. Rev. Daniel Emmert will officiate. Interment…
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Donald H. “Clem” (80) and Nancy A. (Michels) (77) Knockel passed away just five days apart. Clem passed on December 8th at home, Nancy passed on December 13th at UnityPoint Health, Finley Hospital both with their family by their side. A joint Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 20,…
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Mary L. Ambrosia, age 70, of Elizabeth, IL, was peacefully called home to her Lord and Savior on December 15, 2024, while at home surrounded by her loving family. To honor Mary’s life, a Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 411 West…
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JoAnn Hesselbacher, 81, of Galena, IL passed away peacefully Sunday morning, December 15, 2024 at Midwest Senior Care Center.  She completed her earthly journey surrounded by her family.  A visitation will be held Friday December 20th from 3pm – 7pm and Saturday, December 21st from 9am – 10:15am at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church,…
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