Christopher M. Holl, age 46, of Dubuque, IA, sadly completed his earthly journey suddenly on May 7, 2021, at UnityPoint-Finley Hospital. To honor Chris’ life, a private family service is being held. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Chris’ family. Chris was born on April 30, 1975, in Dubuque, IA, a son to John…
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Faye E. Hoffman, 70, of Key West, died peacefully at home on Friday, May 1st, surrounded by family after 40 years of coping with complications related to MS. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 15th at St. Joseph Key West Church with Father Rodney Allers officiating. Family and friends may…
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Marlene “Gabby” Hird, 83, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully on Friday, May 7th, 2021 at home surrounded by members of her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 at Saint Anthony Catholic Church, 1870 St. Ambrose Street with Rev. Steven Rosonke officiating. Due to Covid-19 concerns,…
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Jeannine Nellie Dotzel Steinle of Galena, Illinois, went to be with the Lord and her beloved husband, Donald “Bud”, on May 7, 2021. Funeral services will be Noon, Saturday May 15, 2021, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Galena where family and friends may call after 9 AM until time of service. The family requests masks…
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Mary Lou Haferbecker, 78, of Largo, died Thursday, April 29, 2021 at at Largo Medical Center from complications of chemotherapy.  Services will be held Thursday, May 13 at 10 am at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque. A gathering of family and friends will follow at noon at Happy’s Place on Rockdale Road. She was born Feb. 9, 1943,…
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Vernon C. Boge, 77, of Dyersville, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Kramer Funeral Home in Dyerseville.

Richard J. “Dick” Ties Sr., age 83, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully at 9:30 a.m., on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at his home with his loving family by his side. To celebrate Dick’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491…
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David P. Russ, 61, of Anamosa passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Visitation will be held from 4- 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2021,…
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Frederick J. “ Fred” Smothers, age 74, of Dubuque, Iowa, completed his earthly journey on February 13, 2021, at UnityPoint-Finley Hospital in Dubuque.  To honor Fred’s life, his Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 19th, 2021, at the Tri-State Community Church, 12937 Derby Grange Road in Dubuque, with Pastor…
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Katherine E. “Kay” (Shephard) Ludwig, age 79, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, May 6, 2021, with her loving husband at her side.  To celebrate Kay’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Monday, May 10, 2021, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where…
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