Megan M. Sproule, 60 of Galena, IL passed away Monday, January 25, 2021, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, a private family service will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Masks and social distancing will be required. Burial of the cremated…
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Donald E. Kruse, 80, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on January 24th, 2021 at Ennoble Manor. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family. Don was born in Dubuque on January 13th, 1941, the son of Edward and Lenore (Schwendinger) Kruse. He graduated…
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Edward H. Kiefer, 89, formerly of Asbury, died Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Stonehill Care Center. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Church of the Resurrection from 9:30 am until the time of mass at 10:30 am. The Mass of Christian Burial for Edward will be 10:30 am Thursday, January…
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Thomas Joseph Gansen, 67, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on January 16, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona doing what he loved. A public visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 29th, 2021 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Please remember to wear your mask and social distance. Online condolences…
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Michael S. Horn, age 53, of Guttenberg, Iowa, formerly of Dubuque, completed his earthly journey suddenly on January 16, 2021, after injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  To honor Mike’s life, his Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Eagle’s Club, 1175 Century…
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James R. Sudmeier, 24, of New Vienna passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Sunday, January 24, 2021, at his home in New Vienna. Visitation will be held from 12 – 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2021, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in New Vienna where a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 2 pm.…
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Sister Francesca “Fran” Koller, O.P., died January 19, 2021 at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, WI. Born as Marie Agnes August 10, 1931, to Joseph and Mary (Pimishern) Koller in Appleton,Wis. She was the 10th of 11 children. She is survived by one brother and one sister and her beloved Dominican Sisters. Sister Fran was…
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Ivanelle M. “Ivy” (Hauk) Winders, age 90, of Dubuque, passed away at 3:30 p.m., on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Stonehill Care Center.  To celebrate Ivy’s life, private family services were held at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. Ivy was born on December 6, 1930, in Cassville, Wisconsin, daughter of Joseph and Anna (Hass)…
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Kathy L. Spear, age 64, of Dubuque, Iowa, completed her earthly journey on January 22, 2021, at home, with her dear friends by her side.  To honor Kathy’s life, her Celebration of Life will be held on June 12, 2021, with further details to be announced at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is…
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Rita M. (Backes) Decker, age 90, of Dubuque, passed away at 3:52 a.m., on Friday, January 22, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.  To celebrate Rita’s life, private family services were held at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  The service will be available for viewing on the Behr Funeral Home Facebook page…
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