Irene June (Herlofsky) Manning, 94, of Dubuque, Iowa, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was being cared for at Hawkeye Care Center, where she was hoping to recover from a recently fractured hip. The Funeral Service for Irene will be…
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Randy J. Sauser, age 72, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 28, 2026.  To celebrate Randy’s life, private family services will be held.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, is assisting his family. Randy was born on November 16, 1953, in Dubuque, the son of Robert and Leona (Menadue) Sauser…
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John G. “Rusty” Mehrl, age 101, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Ennoble Manor.  To celebrate Rusty’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on…
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Juliann D. Schumann, 85, of Dyersville passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Visitation will be held 8:30 – 10:30 am on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial commence at 11 am at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville…
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Joseph Andrew Rokusek, 88, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at  Stonehill Communities. He peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord surrounded by his loving family. Private family services will be held to honor Joseph’s life. The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers at this time. Joseph was born August 24, 1937, in…
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Cheryl J. (Shook) Hayes, 73, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will begin at 2:00 pm, Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Grace Baptist Church at 3966 Asbury Road in Dubuque.  Graveside Burial Services will be 10:00…
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Barbara J. “Barb” Blasen passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee while visiting relatives. Visitation will be on Friday, July 10th, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, concluding the visitation a tribute ceremony will be held by the Nursing Honor Guard. Mass of Christian Burial will begin…
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Dorrance Pitz, 92, of Dubuque, passed away June 25, 2026. In keeping with his wishes, no public services will be held. Dorrance was born on March 15, 1934, to Waldo and Coletta (Germaine) Pitz in Dubuque, IA. He was united in marriage to Loretta (Burke) Pitz on June 11, 1955, at St. Raphael’s Cathedral, Dubuque.…
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Sister Terese Shinners, BVM, (Ellena), 93, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Sunday, June 28, 2026. Visitation will be from 9-9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. Sharing of Memories will be at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by the Mass of…
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Penny Marie Block, 49, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday evening, June 29, 2026, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa. Penny Marie Glaser was born on October 9, 1976, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Dennis Harlan and Connie Lynn (Wallroff) Glaser. She was raised in Bellevue and…
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