Betsy A. Hamilton (nee Hembd), passed away suddenly at Bethany Home in Dubuque early October 19.  Betsy lived the past 5 years at Sunset Park Place. Good years too. She was happy and enjoyed the family atmosphere. But found herself at Bethany for what turned out to be a short stay. Born in Chicago on…
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Joyce Alice Ford, 78, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. There will be no formal services at this time. We encourage you to visit www.hskfhcares.com to send a message to Joyce’s family. Joyce was born July 23, 1942, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Ronald Francis and Edna…
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Carol Marguerite Diews, 84, of Galena, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at the Galena-Stauss Nursing Home, a casualty of the Covid-19 Pandemic. A graveside service will take place at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Acacia Park Cemetery, 7800 W. Irving Park Rd., Norridge, Ill. Face masks will be required and social distancing protocols observed.…
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Bernice Marie Edwards, 93, of Galena, IL, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020, at the Galena Stauss Senior Care Community. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Galena. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday with Pastor Blake Shipman officiating.…
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James Stephen Green, age 91 , of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 16th,  2020,  at Dubuque Specialty Care, surrounded by his loving family. To honor Jim’s life, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, with Father Steve Rosonke officiating. …
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David F. “Dave” Murray Sr., age 66, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully at 1:10 p.m., on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at ManorCare Health Services. To celebrate Dave’s life, family and friends may visit from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. Due to the COVID-19…
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Bruce  Orland  Blakeman, 75, of Dubuque, Iowa  died October 20, 2020.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Survivors include two daughters, Tammy Hodges of Dubuque, Tanya (Steve) Anglin of Dubuque; one son, David (Tracy Carroll) Blakeman of Dubuque. Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in care of the arrangements. To send condolences to Bruce’s family…
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Louis Michael Merfeld, 89, of Dubuque, died Monday, October 19, 2020, at Luther Manor. A prayer service will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 4:00 pm at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home followed by visitation until 7:00 pm. Additional visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 from 11:00 am until…
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Barbara “Oma” Langenbach, 96, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully on October 14, 2020 at Stonehill Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Holy Spirit Parish, Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Steven Garner officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30…
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Norma E. Foster, 81, of Dubuque, died Monday, October 19, 2020, at her home. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, Friday, October 23, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road. Due to the city mask mandate, masks are required at the visitation and the service.…
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