Randy Waterman, 63, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center from complications with pneumonia. He was born July 11, 1962 in Dubuque, IA to John and Patricia (Keeley) Waterman. Randy was an excellent ASE Service Technician at Runde Auto Group in Hazel Green, Wisconsin.…
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Helen A. Ricklefs, 83, of Baldwin, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 26, 2025, at home. Helen Anna Welch was born on October 25, 1942 in Sterling, Iowa, to Marshall and Anna (Henrichsen) Welch.  She attended country school near Green Island, and then Sabula Public Schools. In earlier years, Helen had worked at the Sabula…
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JoAnn Lillian Ayers, 89, of Dubuque, died peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Stonehill Care Center. She spent a beautiful Christmas Eve there with family gathered around sharing stories and memories and getting hugs from each one in attendance. Private family services were held Tuesday at Behr Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt.…
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Bonnie J. Kemp, age 78, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.  To celebrate Bonnie’s life, family and friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held…
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James R. Birch, 75, of Dubuque passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025 at Bethany Home in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 am Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home, 2659 Kennedy Road followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. He was born on July 2,…
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Dennis Lynn “Duke” Snyder, 78, of Wyoming, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Duke was born on August 3, 1947, in Wyoming, Iowa, the son of Clayton “Slick” Snyder and Gloria “Gwen” (Romer) Snyder. He graduated from Midland High School. He faithfully and honorably served in the United States Marines. In 1994 Dennis…
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Kay V. Ross, 89, of Hawkeye Care Center, formerly of Holy Cross Iowa died on December 27, 2025, at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center surrounded by family. Visitation will be on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:15 am at the Holy Cross Church in Holy Cross, Iowa.  A mass of Christian burial will follow…
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Bruce T. Henning, age 56, of Peosta, IA, was called home to the loving arms of Jesus on December 27, 2025, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Bruce’s life, his Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00-7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds, 14569 Old…
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Barbara Jane Fondell, 65, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Sunnycrest Manor. Private family service will be held and are asking for your prayers. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK is entrusted with arrangements. Barb was born on August 27, 1960 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Betty…
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Janis D. Keil Day, 69,  formerly of Anoka, MN passed away on December 26, 2025 at her home in Bellevue, IA. Janis Dawn Keil was born October 14, 1956 to Harold and Arlene Keil and raised on a farm south of Bellevue. Janis earned a registered nursing degree from Finley School of Nursing and started her career at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA before moving to Minnesota.…
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