Cynthia J. “Cindy” Long, age 70, of Dyersville, IA, peacefully passed away on December 29, 2024, at home while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Cindy’s life, a Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1623 20th Avenue S.E. in Dyersville,…
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It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Lloyd S. Gudenkauf, age 87, on December 30, 2024, at Eagle Pointe Place in Dubuque, Iowa. He was born on November 6, 1937, in Hopkinton, Iowa, the son of Carl and Salome Gudenkauf. Lloyd lived a life filled with love, service,…
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Roger L. Wood, 86, of Maquoketa, passed on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Silver Oak Nursing Home in Marion.  Graveside Services with Military Honors conducted by Maquoketa American Legion Post #75 and VFW Post #3633 will be 1:30 pm, Friday, January 3, 2025 at Buckhorn-Waterford Cemetery in rural Maquoketa. A Celebration of Life will follow…
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Duane Patrick Hagerty, 58, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Bankston, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, December 28th, 2024, surrounded by his family in his parent’s home following a courageous battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma. Visitation for Duane will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Reiff Funeral Home…
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Audrey Rohner Nuti, 96, of Dubuque, died Friday, December 27, 2024, at her home in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 10:15 on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Church of the Resurrection. The Mass of Christian Burial for Audrey will be at 10:30 am on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Church of the…
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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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