James Ronald Hoeger, age 75, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his home in Farmersburg. Jim was born on August 28, 1950, to Vincent and Inez (Brunsman) Hoeger. He graduated from Garnavillo High School and enlisted in the US Army. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran serving his country. He worked the family farm…
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Michael “Mike” J. Birkett, a lifelong resident of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away at UnityPoint Finley Hospital, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Friends and family may visit from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on May 1, 2026, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Military…
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Olivia J. Ernst, 99, of Bellevue, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. prior to Mass at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home…
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Richard “Dick” J. Sullivan, 83 of Galena, IL, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at Midwest Senior Care Center, Galena. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. A private family burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Galena. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is…
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Marilyn Butler was taken home by the angels to be with her Savior Jesus and to see God’s face and all of her family that have gone before her; her son Randy Howell, daughter Wendy Priest, infant daughter Debbie Howell, husband Tom Butler and many more. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m.…
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Ruth A. (Fischer) James of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Guttenberg, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with loving family at her side. She was a true “firecracker”, born on July 4, 1942, in Clayton, IA, daughter to Grant and Oceania Fischer. She had one brother, Robert, and one sister, Sharon.…
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Brigadier General David Lee Stabenow, MD, 83, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on April 22, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics following a brief illness. A wake service will be held at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Visitation will follow from…
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Paul J. Ehlers, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on March 30, 2026 at his home in Lake City, Minnesota. A private family service will be held with burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Constance “Connie” J. Meyer, 71, of Holy Cross, Iowa, passed away on April 22, 2026, at home. Friends and family may visit from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.…
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