Margaret V. “Ginny” Schiel, age 94, of Dubuque, IA, passed away at 6:48 p.m., on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Grand Meadows.  To celebrate Ginny’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1425 Iowa Street, Dubuque.  Funeral services will be…
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Wanda K. Cass, 86, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, May 18, 2026, at Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center in Maquoketa. Wanda Kay Cass was born July 11, 1939, at home in Baldwin, Iowa, to Herman S. and Beulah Mae (McNamee) Welch.  She graduated from Monmouth High School.  Wanda married Robert O. Filloon…
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Marvin L. “Marv” Schieltz, age 85, of Dubuque, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 15, 2026, at home after a courageous battle with cancer.  To celebrate Marv’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street,…
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Holly L. Nims, 56, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, May 16, 2026, at Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center in Maquoketa, following a long battle with Huntington’s Disease. Holly Lynn Nims was born on October 6, 1969 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Vernon “Bub” and Melissa (Gottschalk) Nims.  She grew up in Maquoketa and…
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Melvin A. Ward, age 95, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly Mission, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026. In honor of Mel’s life, his immediate family will have a private Celebration of Life. Mel was deeply loved by his family and he found such joy in being a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will truly…
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Kathy M. Schueler, 76, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on May 15th, 2026, at Stonehill Health Center with her daughter and best friend Nancy by her side. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. Funeral service will be held at…
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Donald A. “Pops” Schemmel, 87, of Waupeton, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, peacefully at home. Friends and family may visit Monday, May 18, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 218 Main St. North Buena Vista, IA. Additional visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.…
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Michael J. Talbert, age 75, of Peosta, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at home with his loving wife by his side.  In keeping with Michael’s wishes there will not be a public service held at this time.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is assisting Michael’s family. Michael was born on October…
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Eugene “Gene” G. Loeffelholz, 73, of Dubuque, died Saturday, May 16, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. A prayer service will be held at 4:00 pm Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory followed by visitation until 7:00 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial for Gene will be…
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