Patricia M. “Patsy” Arensdorf, age 72, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on Oct. 25, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Patsy’s life, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at 11:00 am, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1425 Iowa Street, with Father Martin…
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Edward J. Mueller, 95, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital.  Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Friday, October 29, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue.  Visitation will be 9:00 am – 10:30 am, also Friday, October 29, 2021 prior to Mass at Hachmann-Mier Funeral…
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Todd A. Switzer, 57 of Galena, IL passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 24, 2021. Friends may call from 1- 4 PM, Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. A celebration of Todd’s life will begin at 4 PM. Cremation rites will follow the celebration of life and burial will be held at…
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Richarda “Ricky” Ertmer, 49, of Preston, Iowa, and formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday morning, October 27, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. A gathering of family and friends celebrating “Ricky’s” life will be held at 10 A.M. on Halloween (her favorite holiday) Sunday, October 31,…
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William M. “Bill” Gehrts, 67, of Galena, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at MercyOne, surrounded by his wife and children. Bill was born September 29, 1954 in Cedar Rapids, IA to William and Evelyn (Phillips) Gehrts. Bill grew up in Galena, IL and spent his entire life living in the town he loved so…
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Jeanne Weydert, 78, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at the UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque. A prayer service will be held at 4:00 pm Friday, October 29, 2021, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory followed by visitation until 7:00 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial for Jeanne will be 10:00…
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Matthew J. Shimon, 44, of Dubuque died Wednesday, October 20, 2021.  Visitation will be from 11 to 2 pm Saturday, October 30, at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home, 2659 Kennedy Road followed by sharing of music and memories at 2 pm.  Burial will be at a later date in Gilmore City, Iowa. Matthew…
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Michelle Ann McVay, 49, of Dubuque, died Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. Visitation will be 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Monday, November 1, 2021 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Mass of Christian Burial for Michelle will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Holy Spirit…
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John D. Cooke, III of Galena, IL died Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Dubuque, IA after a brief illness. A memorial service is planned for 1 PM, Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, 100 Carol-don Court, Galena, IL 815-777-9122, with family welcoming friends and guests from 11 AM until the time of…
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Jeric Cavanagh Clark, 28, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, in Dubuque. He was born on February 2, 1993, in Iowa City, the son of Danielle Clark. He was raised and educated in Epworth and was a 2011 graduate of Western Dubuque High School. After his graduation, Jeric worked for his…
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