Joyce Doris Bannister, 80, of Asbury, IA and formerly of Calgary, Alberta, CAN passed away on January 22, 2026 with her loving husband by her side. Joyce “Becky” Bannister was born on June 26, 1945, the beloved daughter of Clarence and Lucille “Toots” Beckmann. Becky lived a life marked by intelligence; adventure, love, and an…
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Lucille M. (Peters) Deppe, 101, of Andrew, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. She was born October 7, 1924, the daughter of Alfred and Elda (Wagener) Peters. Graduating from Andrew High School in 1942, she married Allan A. Deppe on October 23, 1946, and farmed alongside her husband as they raised their family.  In early years of marriage, she helped with livestock and fieldwork.  In…
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Stanley E. Matuszewski, age 73, of Dickeyville, WI, formerly of Chicago, IL, completed his earthly journey on January 22, 2026, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Stanley’s life, a private family service is being held. Stanley was born on November 16, 1952, in Chicago, IL, a son to Felix (Victoria) Matuszewski.  He eventually met the love of his life, Lucy Gordon, and they were blessed with…
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Darlene J. Wells, 93, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, January 21, 2026, at Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Darlene Janice Smith was born on November 22, 1932 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Orval and Mary Gladys (Winders) Smith.  She grew up in Dubuque and was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High…
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Burton Butler, 86, of Dubuque, passed away January 22, 2026, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. In lieu of services, the family will gather at a later date for a celebration of Burt’s life. Burt was born on May 16, 1939, in Dubuque, Iowa. Burt was the oldest of Don and Lucille Butler’s four children…
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Gerald Raymond “Jerry” Seger, 90, passed away on January 22, 2026. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Galena, IL. Friends may call after 9 AM until the time of mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Military honors will be accorded…
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Kenneth A. Brecht, 93, of Dubuque passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:45 am Friday, January 30 at the Church of the Resurrection followed by the  Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery where military rites will be accorded. A livestream of the…
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Clark D. Bolsinger, 98, of Guttenberg, IA passed away at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, due to complications from congestive heart failure and pneumonia. A visitation will be held Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 10:00am to 11:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church in Guttenberg, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at…
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Frank Peter Kauzlarich Jr., M.Ed. 79, of Durango Iowa, formerly of Downers Grove, Melrose Park and River Grove Illinois, died Sunday, January 18, 2026. Frank was born on August 12, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Virginia (Gunther) and Frank Peter Kauzlarich Sr. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps…
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Barbara J. (Hoag) Robey, age 80, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA. Family and friends may call from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL. Funeral services will…
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