Christine M. Sadler, age 68, of East Dubuque, IL, completed her earthly journey on September 2, 2026, at Stonehill Care Center while surrounded by her loving family.  Per Christine’s wishes, there will be no formal services held.  To honor Christine’s life, her family request that you share a beautiful memory of her with others and…
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Danny E. Reeg, 70, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly on Monday August 31, 2026. Per his wishes, no funeral services will be held. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, is assisting the family. Danny was born on April 27, 1956, in Bellevue, the son of Edwin and Dorothy (Beckley) Reeg. He graduated from…
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Michael (Mike) Stoeffler, age 78, of Cedar Rapids and Garber, IA, died Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Cedar Rapids. Mike lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and love for his family. A veteran of the U.S. Army who served during the Vietnam War, he carried a strong sense of duty throughout his life.…
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William L. “Bill” Pitz, 64, of Farley, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Jones County Regional Health in Anamosa, Iowa, from injuries sustained in a farm accident. Visitation for Bill will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa,…
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Margaret J. Wheeler, 82, of Bernard, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Margaret Jean Schwendinger was born November 9, 1943, in Dubuque, Iowa, to John and Louise (Noessen) Schwendinger.  She was united in marriage to Ronald B. Wheeler (Duffy) on November 18, 1961, at Trinity Church…
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Ruth Ann Leick, 92, died at Guttenberg Care Center on September 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born in Luxemburg on January 26, 1934, to Camillus and Viola Meyers. She attended Catholic school in Luxemburg through her sophomore year. On August 20, 1957, she was united in marriage to Merlin J. Leick…
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Sharon C. Troester, 75, of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Stonehill Health Facility in Dubuque, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Thunder Hills Country Club in Peosta, Iowa. A private family inurnment will be held at a…
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John A. Lease, 87, of Asbury, died Sunday, August 30, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday, September 4, 2026 at the Cathedral of St. Raphael. The Mass of Christian Burial for John will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 5, 2026,…
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Joe Heuer, 54, of Dubuque, died peacefully at home on Monday, August 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Funeral Service for Joe will be 10:00 am Friday, September 4, 2026, at…
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Steven G. Jaros, 75, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at MercyOne in Dubuque, IA. In keeping with his wishes, a private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family. Steve graduated from…
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