Vernon L. “Vern” Mangler, 60, of Delmar, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 27, 1965, in Maquoketa, Iowa, he was the son of Robert Lee and Carol Marie (Waugh) Mangler. Vern’s life was a testament to the values of…
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Elaine Margaret Meyer Thurston, age 93,  of  Dubuque , passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in Arlington, Wisconsin.  To celebrate Elaine’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Church of the Resurrection, 4300 Asbury Road.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00…
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Our beautiful, incredible Mother, Alice Jane (A.J.) Walter can be summed up in two words: grace and dignity.  On January 30, 2025, A.J. took flight with the angels. We were blessed to call her our Mom, but even more blessed that we have so many friends who adopted her as “Mom A.J.”  She touched the…
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Stephen J. Schultz, 76, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, with his loving wife by his side after a long and courageous battle with melanoma.  Born on December 30, 1948, in Dubuque, IA, Steve was the son of Eldon and Inez (Vaske) Schultz. He grew up…
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David J. Frommelt, age 61, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on January 30, 2025, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Dave’s life, a private family service will be held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Dave’s family. Dave was born on June 3, 1963,…
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Toby Lynn Rhodes, age 53, of LaGrange, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange, IN. Mr. Rhodes was born on August 1, 1971 in Dubuque, IA. He graduated from High School in Dubuque, IA then continued his education at a community college in Dubuque, IA. He played college…
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Don Vogt, 74, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully in his sleep early on the morning of Friday, January 24, 2025, in Cudjoe Key, Florida where he was vacationing. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm Monday, February 3, 2025 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Mass of Christian Burial…
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David E. Cue, age 76, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on January 27, 2025, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor David’s life, at a later date a family service will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.  Entombment will be…
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Thomas J. “T.J.” Wunder, age 53, of Waterloo, IA, formerly of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey suddenly on January 29, 2025, at home.  To honor Tom’s life, a memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1425 Iowa Street in Dubuque, with Rev. Dennis…
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Barbara J. “Barb” Milburn, 67, of Long Grove and formerly of Maquoketa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025, at UnityPoint Health, Trinity Hospital, in Bettendorf, Iowa. Born Barbara Jo Weirup on February 7, 1957 in Maquoketa, Iowa, she was the daughter of Vernon Leo and Patricia Ann (Bock) Weirup.  She graduated from…
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