Melvin John Matous Jr., 70, of Dubuque, died on Monday, April 20, 2026, at AdventHealth Tampa in Tampa, FL. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Melvin was born August 20, 1955, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Melvin John Sr. and Mae Belle (Green) Matous. On April 3, 1976, he…
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Scott Matthew Auderer, age 45, of Balltown, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The Funeral Mass for Scott will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church – Balltown with Deacon Peter Binder officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Scott was born…
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Fredric W. “Fred” Schaumburg, 85, of Durango, IA died Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Funeral Service for Fred will be at 10:00 am on Monday,…
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Richard “Dick” H. Bergeson, 83, of Dubuque, died Monday, April 20, 2026, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. A Rosary will be recited at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory followed by visitation until 7:00 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial for Dick will be…
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Ralph Blair “Birdman” Birkett passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He was 66. He fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, which arrived like a sucker punch and moved with devastating speed. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Sunset Grille at Chestnut Mountain…
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In Loving Memory of Dr. Donna Lou Puccio (nee. Gibbs) March 11, 1949 – April 22, 2026 Dr. Donna Lou Puccio (77)—a woman of profound grace, unwavering faith, and an infinite capacity for love—passed away peacefully, surrounded by the family that was the center of her world. A cornerstone of her community and the heartbeat…
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The Field of Dreams Movie Site will officially open its newly constructed professional ballpark with the inaugural “If You Build It” High School Series, a six-date showcase celebrating area high school baseball and the next generation of players stepping onto one of baseball’s most iconic stages. The Field of Dreams Movie Site is proud to…
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Charles M. Menadue Jr., 92, of Dubuque, died Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Grand Meadows. “Charlie” was born on March 11, 1934, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Charles M. Menadue Sr. and Gladys (Sawvel) Menadue. He was the second oldest of nine children. Per Charlie’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be…
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Alden S. Browne, 90, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The Winds at Mattern Orchard. Alden was born in Maquoketa, Iowa, son of the late Andrew and Pauline (Stowers) Browne. On May 20, 1956, he married Donna Henry. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years; a…
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Norma G. Smith, 101, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Norma Geraldine Smith was born on September 13, 1924, in Canton, Iowa, to Norman and Grace (Shirk) McGaffee.  She graduated from Maquoketa High School.  She married Edwin L. Smith on July 14, 1943, in Boston,…
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