James H. “Jim” Thurman, 77, of rural Galena, IL, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Mercy One Dubuque, from complications due to Covid-19. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where a family prayer service will be held at…
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Kathy A. Stahr, 58, of Sherrill, died Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, following a year-long battle with cancer that she fought with courage and integrity. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral…
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Margaret “Peg” Cloos-Mueller, 69, formerly of Springbrook, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Hawkeye Care Center in Dubuque. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook.  Family will greet friends 9:00 am until Mass time also on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at…
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Sarah A. Frees, age 34 of Dubuque, Iowa, completed her earthly journey on December 9, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving friends and caretakers.  To honor Sarah’s life, a private remembrance memorial will be held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Sarah’s family. Sarah was born on April 23, 1986, in Des Moines,…
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Glenn G. Miller, 93, of Clinton, Iowa, and formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at his home. A private family graveside service and burial celebrating Glenn’s life will be held on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Andrew, Iowa Cemetery. There is no public visitation. The Carson Celebration of…
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Colleen M. (Parker) Grant, age 93, of Dubuque, passed away at 8:24 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation. Due to COVID-19 concerns there will be a private family service to celebrate Colleen’s life. The family will thankfully receive your support through phone calls, greeting cards and online condolences left at…
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Harold Hilliard, 71, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on December 3, 2020, at Unity Point Health Finley Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 12th at 10:30 AM at Grand View United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Shinkle officiating. Burial will follow at Dubuque Memorial Gardens with Military Honors accorded by American Legion Post…
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Sister Virginia McCaffrey, BVM (Justinian), 95, of 1050 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Natural burial Rite of Committal was Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. Burial was in the Mount Carmel cemetery. Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, from 9:30-10:15…
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Jay Allan Bartell, 54, of Fulton, IL and formerly Galena, IL died November 24, 2020, unexpectedly at his home. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions a burial of his cremated remains next to his parents in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena will take place when it is safer to gather. A celebration of his life will follow. The…
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Thomas J. Kirby, 80, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Sunnycrest Nursing Center, Dysart, Iowa. Due to current COVID protocol, masks are required and social distancing is encouraged at all venues. Visitation will be held from 9 – 10:30 am Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello. A Mass…
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