Delphinus “Del” Remigius Buchheit died on October 11, 2025, at the age of eighty-eight from Alzheimer’s disease. He was born on September 26, 1937, on a small family farm near Festina, Iowa, the son of Florian and Fredia (Heying) Buchheit. After spending his youth on the farm, he attended St. Lawrence Seminary High School in…
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David J. Hawkins, 80, of Cascade, Iowa, died Thursday, October 9, 2025 at St. Luke’s in Cedar Rapids, surrounded by his family. Visitation for Dave will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., on Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, Iowa.  Visitation will also be held after 10:00 a.m. on…
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Mark Louis Milanich, 63, of Galena, IL, completed his earthly journey suddenly on October 9, 2025, at home while surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by beloved life partner, Renee Tibbetts, his sister Kira Milanich, nephew Elias (Eli) Milanich, many cousins and in-laws, ex-wife Gabrielle Milanich, being a continuing inspiration through his art…
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Agnes I. Putz, 96, of Dyersville, formerly of Petersburg, Iowa passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at MercyOne Hopsital in Dyersville, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. Funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October…
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James J. “Jim” McPoland, age 57, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on October 9, 2025, at Harmony Dubuque.  To honor Jim’s life, a private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly…
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Pamela Jean DeMeester, age 75, of East Dubuque, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2025, after courageously living with Alzheimer’s disease for ten years. Her family is deeply grateful for the unwavering care and devotion provided by her husband, Bob, throughout her illness. Pam was born on August 7, 1950,…
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David J. Beidler, 75, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on October 9, 2025, at home. Friends and family may visit from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A Funeral Service will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. A…
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David J. McDermott, age 56, of Dubuque, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital with his loving mother by his side.  To celebrate David’s life, family and friends may visit from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Burial will…
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Shirley Jean Steger, age 82, of Dubuque and formerly of Balltown, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Stonehill Health Center.  To celebrate Shirley’s life, family and friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2025,  at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Burial will be in St. John’s…
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David Paul “Davey” Ames, Jr., age 51, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey suddenly on October 8, 2025, at home.  To honor Davey’s life, a Celebration of Life for family and friends in the Dubuque area will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Jackson Park, 1500 Main Street in…
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