Robert M. “Bear” Beeck, 71, of Lost Nation, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at home. Robert Milton Beeck was born on February 1, 1953 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Albert and Irene (Straub) Beeck.  He spent his younger years in Spragueville and graduated from Preston High School.  While in high school he…
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Roy O. Coker, age 78, of Galena, IL, completed his earthly journey suddenly on December 28, 2024, at home with his loving wife by his side.  To honor Roy’s life, a private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Roy’s family. Roy was born…
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Cynthia Louise Nelms Byrne (nee Laffoon) was born to surprised parents, Arthur Lee and Celia  Laffoon (they expected a boy) on March 18, 1949 in Denver, Colorado. She did her best as a child to be as much of a tomboy as possible, and got into childish trouble with various small  pranks. She grew up…
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Linda A. Medley, age 71, of Dubuque, passed away at 7:50 a.m., on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Hawkeye Care Center.  To honor Linda’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Following cremation, burial will be in Mt.…
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Susan Soppe, 77, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. Susan Margaret was born on May 8, 1947, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Frederick and Winifred (McKenna) Smart. She was united in marriage to Anthony (Tony) Soppe on January 30, 1965, at Holy…
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Richard D. Kintzle, 90, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center following a sudden illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque. Burial will follow in the East Dubuque Cemetery. Family and friends…
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John M. “Jack” Aslin, 90, of Dubuque passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.  Visitation will be from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2024 at St. Colubkille’s Catholic Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. John was born June 26, 1934…
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Kevin Biedermann, age 36, left this world on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital following a short three week illness. Kevin did not fight alone, his family was by his side every minute until he took his final breath. He left this world with the same dramatic flair that defined…
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Gary Lee Rathman, 86, of rural Grand Mound, passed away at his home on December 25th, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held on Monday December 30th from 4 to 7 pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bliedorn. As well as one hour before the 10:30 service on Tuesday. Burial will follow at…
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Kyle L. Marsden, 70 of Galena IL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford IL.  Visitation will be held Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 1 to 4 PM at Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. A parish rosary will be recited at 12:30 PM prior to the visitation, all are…
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