Dawn Jackson, age 66, of East Dubuque, Illinois, passed away on February 3rd, 2026, at Luther Manor in Dubuque, IA, following a courageous battle with cancer.  To honor Dawn’s life a private family service will be held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Dawn’s family. Born on August 13, 1959,…
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Wayne R. Klaren, 91, of Worthington, Iowa, passed away Peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. The family will greet friends and relatives from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 26m 2026 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Worthington, Iowa, where services will be held at…
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JoAnn Esther Mahoney, 85, of Dubuque, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. In accordance with JoAnn’s wishes there will be no visitation. A private burial service will be held at a later date at Resurrection Cemetery in Asbury, IA. Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd, is assisting the family. JoAnn was born…
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The moon rose on Kay F. Barfels life on February 2, 2026, at home. She lives on in our memories, stories, and hearts. A private family burial will be at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque. Those who want to come talk or laugh with Mama Kay may find her (near Stacey) overlooking the Mississippi at Linwood…
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Dale E. Schmidt, 94, of Baldwin, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at home. Dale Edwin Schmidt was born on March 4, 1931, at home near Hickory Grove Cemetery, rural Monmouth, Iowa, to Raymond John and Neta (Bickford) Schmidt.  He was delivered by his grandmother, Florence Bickford, who was a well-known midwife…
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Mary Jo Vrotsos, age 75, of LaMotte, Iowa, passed away on January 30, 2026, at home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Mary Jo was born on May 22, 1950, in…
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Lois E. Hancock, 87, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully on January 31st, 2026, at Bethany Home following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Family and friends are invited to attend visitation from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday, February 6, 2026, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be…
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Gerald “Jerry” F. Marshall, age 80, of Bellevue, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 1, 2026. A Funeral Mass celebrating Jerry’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. A Wake Service will be at 2:30 p.m. with visitation to follow from 3:00-7:00 p.m.…
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Paul N. Talsma, resident of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed peacefully on January 29, 2026. Paul entered this world on Easter Sunday, April 13, 1941, surrounded by love with little to no fanfare. He chose to depart this world in the same manner. He had a love of nature, sailing, music and family. Adventurous at heart, he…
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Richard L. “Dick” Ostert, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, at his home in rural Maquoketa, Iowa. Born on April 3, 1935, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Louis and Beulah (Dague) Ostert, Dick’s life was a testament to his dedication…
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