Marilynn Kay Simpson (Marilynn Blake), age 81, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 31, 2025, after a period of declining health. She was born on January 22, 1944, in Calamus, Iowa, the daughter of Leonard Sr. and Hazel (Macomber) Chase. Marilynn was raised and schooled in the Calamus area. She married at age 18…
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Carrie Kracke, 55, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at her home in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 10:45 am on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Ghost Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial for Carrie will be at 11:00 am on Friday, December 5, 2025,…
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Marilyn (Stuart) Tuthill, 78, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Hawkeye Care Center in Asbury. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery, in Dubuque. Marilyn was born February 20, 1947, in Cuba City, WI, the daughter of Mathew “Butch” and Edna G.…
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Mark Weis, 46, of Durango, died Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Mark was born January 30, 1979, the son of Mark Weis and Linda Bentley. He graduated from Bellevue High School in 1997, where he was an…
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Joyce Ellen Gronner, 77, of Galena, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 23, 2025.  In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public services. Cremation rites will be accorded. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family. Joyce was born on June 5, 1948, in Manchester, IA, the…
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Patricia R. Meyer, 90, of Dubuque died Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:45am Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home, 2659 Kennedy Road followed by an 11 a.m. funeral service Saturday at the Funeral Home. Committal services will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pat was…
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Kenneth B. Dowe, 72, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his home in Dubuque. Per Kenneth’s wishes, there will be no formal services. Kenneth was born August 28, 1953, in Elkland, MD, the son of William H. and Mary E. (Gore) Dowe. He was united in marriage to Kevin C. Harty on February…
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James E. “Jim” Lorence, age 77, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on November 20, 2025, at the Midwest Medical Center in Galena, IL. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jim’s family. Jim was born on January 24, 1948, in Ottumwa, IA, the only son to Orval and Irene (VanWye) Lorence. He graduated…
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Harlow L. Meyer, age 93, Dubuque IA, completed his earthly journey on November 21, 2025, at Hawkeye Care Center.   To honor Harlow’s life, a private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Harlow’s family. Harlow was born on December 6, 1931, in Dubuque,…
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Sharon “Sue” Bakewell, 75, of Dubuque, Iowa, entered into eternal rest peacefully on November 23, 2025, at Hawkeye Care Center, surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with angiosarcoma and dementia. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home &…
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