Wayne J. Valentine, 79, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque on January 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Friends and family may visit from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, with a prayer service beginning at…
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Sheila A. Smith, 48, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on January 8, 2025, at the University of Iowa, Hospitals and Clinics, with her loving family by her side. Friends and family may visit from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday January 12, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A Funeral…
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Sister Amelia (Ida) Thole, OSF, 94, died at 10:38 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Clare House, Mount St. Francis, Dubuque. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025. Guests unable to attend may participate via livestream at: www.youtube.com/dubuquefranciscans.…
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Hubert Leroy Decker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and proud veteran, passed away at home on January 9, 2025, at the age of 91. Friends and family may visit from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12th, 2025, at St. Martin’s Church in Cascade, IA, where a prayer service will be held at…
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Christian J. “Chris” Berner Jr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2025, in Clinton, Iowa, at the age of 76. Born on June 17, 1948, in rural Clinton County, Iowa, Chris was the beloved son of Christian Julius and Flora Clara (Paarman) Berner Sr. Chris…
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Sheena M. (Fisher) Streckwald, 62, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Unity Point-Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA, following a short illness. Family and friends may call from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 12th at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL. Graveside services will be 11:00…
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Ryan Frederick Vieth, beloved Husband, Father, Papa, Son, Brother, Friend and community advocate, passed away peacefully on December 22nd, 2024. Ryan, born in Waverly, Iowa on April 12th, 1972, was adopted at birth by Harold and Linda Vieth. He grew up with his two younger sisters, Julie (Monzingo) and Diana (Karsten), in Dubuque, Iowa. From…
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James N. “Jimmy” May, age 54, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on January 7, 2025, with his youngest daughter Mikayla Randall right by his side playing his favorite music.  To honor Jim’s life, a private family service will be held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jim’s family.…
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John W. Vonderhaar, 84, of New Vienna, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation for John will be held from Noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa where a prayer service…
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Dale G. Ball, 85, of Dubuque, IA, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at Harmony Care Center in Dubuque. A visitation will be held Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. Followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Deacon Mike Timmerman…
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