Jeanette F. Gnade, 97, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, September 7, 2026, at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa. Jeanette Fern Keeney was born on June 21, 1929, at Gallagher Place in Jackson County, Iowa, to Raymond Revere and Gladys Margaret (Fuller) Keeney.  She grew up on a farm where she developed…
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Gene Alan Stecklein, age 69, of Dubuque passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.  To celebrate Gene’s life, family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Memories and sharing will be held following…
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Jimmie Lee “Jim” Tharp, age 85, of Dubuque, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at MercyOne Dubuque. In keeping with Jim’s wishes, a celebration of his life will be held in the coming months. Burial will be in Delhi, Iowa. Behr Funeral Home is assisting Jim’s family. Jim was born on March 28, 1941,…
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In loving memory of Mary Lou “Mary” McFadden, 86, of Dubuque, who passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2026. Mary Lou was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, September 11, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home. The Mass of…
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Sister Mary Ann Wagner, OSF, 92, of Dubuque, died Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Mount Saint Francis, Clare House in Dubuque. Visitation will be at Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center from 10:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 followed by Funeral Mass at Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00…
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Jeris Rand Schesser, 51, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on September 5th, 2026 at his home. According to his wishes, no public services will be held. Private family burial will be held at Linwood Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, is assisting the family. He is survived by his mom Rita;…
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Joseph Alban Unsen, 74, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on September 5, 2026, at Stonehill Health Center. Friends and family may visit from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A time for sharing will begin at noon with closing prayers to follow. Joe…
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Joyce M. Brinkmoeller, 93, of Dubuque, died Saturday, September 5, 2026, at her home. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 10:15 am Friday, September 11, 2026 at Holy Spirit Parish- Holy Ghost Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial for Joyce will be 10:30 am Friday, September 11, 2026, at Holy Spirit Parish- Holy…
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Terry L. Skrivseth, 84, of Bellevue, Iowa, and formerly of Maquoketa, passed away peacefully surrounded by the family he cherished so deeply on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Terry Lee Skrivseth was born on November 7, 1941, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Henning D. “Bud” and Marian C. (Sagers) Skrivseth.…
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Robert R. “Bob” Barker, 80, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Bob was born on February 14, 1946, in Clinton, Iowa, to Robert F. and Glatha (Hute) Barker. He was a 1964 graduate of Maquoketa High School and later attended barber…
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