Jerome D. (Jerry) McCurdy passed away surrounded by his family on September 8, 2022. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Funeral Service for Jerome will be 11:00 am Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral…
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Wilmer L. “Bill” Atkinson Jr., 75, of Dubuque, died Friday, September 16, 2022, at his home.  Per Bill’s wishes, there will be no formal services. Bill was born October 29, 1946, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Wilmer Louis Sr. and Mildred Arthofer Atkinson. He graduated from Wahlert High School and attended Loras College. Bill…
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Wayne J. Jansen, age 54, of Sherrill, passed away at 5:05 p.m., on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at home with his loving family by his side.  To celebrate Wayne’s life private family services were held at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Burial will be in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Sherrill. Wayne was…
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Alberta “Babe” Koltes Lahey, 100, of Sherrill, died Thursday, September 15, 2022, at the Hawkeye Care Center in Dubuque. The Mass of Christian Burial for Babe will be 10:30 am Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church with Father Tyler Raymond as the Celebrant. Burial will be in SS Peter and…
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Eldon A. “Fritz” Biver, age 99, passed away on Tuesday, September 6th at home surrounded by his loving family after a long, healthy, and joy-filled life. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Parish, Sacred Heart Church, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2022 with the Rev. Dustin Vu presiding, assisted by…
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Jim Post, 82, of Galena, IL passed away peacefully on September 14, 2022. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. Born in Houston on October 28, 1939, Jim’s musical talent was readily acknowledged when he won a broadcast radio competition at the age of six. A natural storyteller, he would often comment that…
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Abbey Sue Ehrler, 20, returned home to God on Monday, September 12, 2022. The visitation will be held Monday, September 19, 2022, from 1 – 6 pm, at Ehrler Ranch Special Event Barn, 11866 Chetlain Lane, Galena, IL. Services will follow the visitation at 6 pm, with Reverend Howard Barch officiating. Dinner will follow the…
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Patrick Allen Hyde, 57, of Galena, IL passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2022. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 24, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena at 1 PM with visitation beginning at 10 AM prior to the services. He was born on December 14, 1964, in Metairie, LA, to Dr. Paul Martin…
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Wilma Marie Kruser, 67, of Dubuque, passed away at home on September 10th, 2022, with her loving family by her side. A Celebration of Wilma’s life will be held at a later date at Eagle Point Park. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family. Wilma was born on August 23rd,…
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Verla “Mary” Handel, 92, of Strongsville, OH, formally of Asbury, IA passed away the evening of Thursday September 8, 2022 at her residence within Generations Senior Living of Strongsville, OH surrounded by family and friends. A memorial Mass at Resurrection Catholic Church in Dubuque, IA in addition to a private family graveside internment is yet…
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