Phyllis Ann (Junk) Berns, 94, longtime resident of Garnavillo, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Guttenberg Care Center in Guttenberg, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 pm on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo. Visitation will continue from 9 – 10 am…
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Jack J. Wathen, age 98, of Dubuque, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation.  To honor Jack’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Private family burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens…
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William T. “Boots” Turnmeyer, age 63, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on November 1, 2024, at the Harmony Nursing Home in Dubuque.  To honor William’s life, a private family burial will be held at the Dubuque Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving William’s family. William was born on June…
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Brad T. Ankenbauer, 43, of Epworth, Iowa, passed away on October 28, 2024, in Davenport, Iowa. Visitation for Brad will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Michael Schueller presiding. Brad…
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Bryan Christopher Reifsteck, age 45, of Plainfield, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Born on August 15, 1979, in Sterling, IL, he was the beloved son of the late John and Marcia (née Norman) Reifsteck. Bryan worked for Aftermath, LLC for 19 years and co-founded Huuso, PLLC with his two brothers six…
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Joseph “Buzz” Edward Sprengelmeyer II, 75, died on October 17th, 2024 in Galena, Illinois, surrounded by his adoring (and adorable)* 3 children.  Buzz was born on November 19th, 1948 in Galesburg, Illinois, to Joseph Edward Sprengelmeyer and Mary Kay Sprengelmeyer (Cirimotich).  Buzz grew up in Dubuque, and attended the prestigious University of Dubuque for 1 week.   He…
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Sharon Ann (Bauer) Law, 69, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin formerly of Savanna and Menominee, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Nativity BVM Church in Menominee, IL, with Fr. Ediberto Jarapa officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.…
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Patrick M. Miller, age 70, of Peosta, IA, completed his earthly journey on October 28, 2024, at home, while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Patrick’s life, a private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Patrick’s family. Patrick was born on February…
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Cyril “Cy” Ploessl, 91, of Bellevue, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am, Monday, November 4, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue.  Visitation will be 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue, additional visitation will be…
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Lila Mae Menke, 91, of Dubuque, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The Funeral Service for Lila will be at 10:30 am on Thursday, November…
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