Wayne W. Schepers, 82, of Elwood, Iowa, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Wayne was born on September 25, 1943, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Winston and Berniece (Waugh) Schepers.  He graduated from Elwood High School with the class of 1962.  Wayne married the love of his life, Lois…
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Barbara “Barb” Smith, 79, passed away on March 12, 2026, in Maquoketa, Iowa, after battling progressive dementia. Barb was born on July 6, 1946, to Bart and Doris Crimmins. She grew up surrounded by family and carried a spirit of kindness, positivity, and resilience throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her parents,…
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Jeffrey J. “Kieffy” Kieffer, age 64, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on March 12, 2026, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Jeff’s life, a private family burial will be held at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jeff’s family. Jeff was born on September…
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Patricia Ann “Pat” Ames, 87, of East Dubuque, IL, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center. Family and friends may call from 1:00 – 2:45 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Wesley Methodist Church in East Dubuque, where a celebration of life will…
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Joan M. Anstoetter, 93, of Dubuque died Thursday, March 12, 2026.  Visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Thursday at Church of the Resurrection. Committal will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Joan Marie (Knepper) Anstoetter was born to William and…
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Joan Schiltz, 92, of Dubuque, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Bethany Home in Dubuque. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until 10:45 am on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial for Joan will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at…
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James (Jim) Joseph Widmyer, 79, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. James was born on December 3, 1946, to Joseph J. and Marian E. (Holz) Widmyer. A celebration of his life will happen at a later date. Dad married his sweetheart, Janice (Hocking) Widmyer on November 21, 1970,…
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Sandra J. Theisen, 76, of Dubuque, died Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. A Celebration of Life Open House for Sandy will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in O’Malley Hall at St. Anthony Catholic Church, from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm, where light refreshments will be served. Sandy…
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Rick A. Mills, 70, of Dubuque, passed away on March 9, 2026, at UW Hospitals in Madison, WI., surrounded by family. Friends and family may visit on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Deacon David Roth officiating at Leonard Funeral Home and…
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