Herbert J. “Herb” Bussan, 77, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque and Galena, IL, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center, from complications of COPD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022, at St. Mary’s Church in Galena, with Fr. Howard…
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Clarence R. Kramer, 88, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022 at his home. In accordance to his wishes, a private burial will be held at Dubuque Memorial Gardens at a later date. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family. Clarence was born on March 27, 1934 in Dubuque, Iowa,…
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Michael P. “Mike” Kress, 63, of Dubuque passed in the early morning hours on June 3rd, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics after a long, courageous, fight against cancer. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Family…
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Kathleen L. “Kay” Kaiser, 69, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on June 2, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Father Mark Ressler officiating. Friends and family may gather from…
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Sister Mary Annette Skyles, PBVM, 92, died on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the Sisters of the Presentation (Mount Loretto), 2360 Carter Road. On Monday, June 6, friends may call from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel, Sisters of the Presentation, where there will be a wake service at 9:30 a.m. and funeral…
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Dixie M. (Carner) Lyons, age 75, of Dubuque, passed away at 1:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Stonehill Care Center.  To celebrate Dixie’s life, family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at…
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Brenda Lee Thurston Burke, age 56, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at her home.  To celebrate Brenda’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 6:15 p.m., on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m., on…
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James Louis “Jim” Husemann, age 74 of Asbury, IA passed away on May 31, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7th, 2022, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Visitation will be held from 10:00a.m. until time of service Tuesday at…
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Carole A. (Frey) (Pregler) Soppe, age 79, of Dubuque, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.  To celebrate Carole’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday at Behr…
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David Eugene Thompson, 76, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday June 2, 2022, at Buchanan County Health Center in Independence. He was born on November 27, 1945 in Greeley, Colorado, the son of Royal Washington and Lillian (Dahooge) Thompson.  Dave was educated in the Greeley, Colorado area and was a member of the United…
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