Nancy Ann (Legler) Rink, 86 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Stonehill Health Center of Dubuque. Nancy was born on June 22, 1939, to Norma Marie (Johns) and Nicholas JosephLegler of Dubuque, where she was raised and lived her entire life.  She attended Nativity Grade School and graduated from Visitation Academy in 1957. Nancy went on to work at Stampfer’s Department Store, then became…
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Michael “Butters” J. Sawvell, 69, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on March 14, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, is assisting the family. Butters was born on March 9, 1957, in Dubuque, Iowa,…
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Jacqueline (Jackye) Fay Urbain, 76, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at Unity Point Health Finley Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Family and friends may visit on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 5:00 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595…
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Jakory Stephen McMillian, 16, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on March 9th, 2026. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19th, 2026 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, at the funeral home with burial to follow at Linwood Cemetery.…
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Richard H. “Dick” Tigges, age 84, of Bernard, IA, completed his earthly journey on March 13, 2026, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Dick’s life, a private family graveside service will be held at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Dick’s family. Dick was born on…
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Lois Rose (Kurt) Donovan, 95, formerly of Bernard, IA, died Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Accura Healthcare of Cascade.  Family and friends may visit on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, from 4 to 7 p.m., and on Saturday, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home. A Mass…
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Darlene Wright, 73, formerly of Tama, Iowa, and most recently of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on March 9, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Frentress Lake Marina in East Dubuque, Illinois. Darlene was born on July 22, 1952, in Iowa, the…
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John J. Pins, 88, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on March 13, 2026, at UnityPoint Finley Hospital in Dubuque. Private family services will be held. Burial will take place at a later date at Dubuque Memorial Gardens. Military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale…
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Barbara M. Freiburger, age 79, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on March 13, 2026, at Mercy One Hospital while surrounded by her loving family. To celebrate Barbara’s life, a memorial mass will be held at 12:00 pm Friday March 20, 2026, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 2921 Central Avenue. Family and friends are…
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Kathryn “Kay” Engelhardt, nee Freiburger, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in the Villages, FL, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 19, 2026. She inspired all who knew her with her grace, strength, and loving spirit. Born in Dubuque, Iowa on June 4, 1943, Kay was the fourth eldest child of…
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