Mary A. Gilmore, a cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Unity Point, St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at the age of 73. Born on February 2, 1951, in Maquoketa, Iowa, Mary was the loving daughter of Sherman E. and Blanche M.…
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Ambrose P. Eilers, 86 , of Monticello, Iowa passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello, Iowa.  Visitation will continue Wednesday morning at 10…
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Wilford Robert Anderson passed away Friday, December 27, at Luther Manor in Dubuque. Wil was born on February 21, 1927, on the South East Side of Chicago, Illinois, son of Ernest and Helna Anderson, first generation Swedish immigrants. He was active at Bethel Evangelical Free Church where he accepted the Lord in 1939. After high…
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Gari J. McDermott, 83, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on December 24, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Friends and family may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday January 7, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A wake service will begin at 3:45 p.m. at the…
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Guy S. “Steve” Otterbeck, age 74, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on January 2, 2025, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Steve’s life, a private family service will be held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Steve’s family. Steve was born on September 21,…
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Shelia A. Brown, 79, of Dubuque IA, passed away November 14, 2024, at home. A private burial was held at Holy Family Cemetery, New Melleray. A celebration of life will be held January 19, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Peosta Community Center. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa assisted the family.…
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With hearts full of cherished memories and a profound sense of gratitude, we announce the passing of George William Holland. He left this world on December 31, 2024 to embrace the next chapter of life’s adventure with Jesus. George was born to the parents of Albert and Leona (Mahler) Holland on November 25, 1951 in…
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Richard G. Luchsinger passed away at home unexpectedly on Friday, December 27, 2024. Richard “Rich” was born on September 15, 1943, in Dubuque, son of Raymond and Angeline (Nacos) Luchsinger in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 12:15 pm Monday, January 6, 2025 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.…
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Janice J. Bell, 66, of Savanna, Illinois, and formerly of Maquoketa, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Janice Joetta Summers was born on October 16, 1958 in Zelma, Missouri, to Avery and Eula (Peters) Summers.  She was a graduate of Zelma High School and then attended…
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald Lee Berner, who left us peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 87. Born on July 26, 1937, in Toronto, Iowa, Jerry spent his early years on the family farm and attended grade school in Lost Nation, Iowa,…
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