Ralph C. “Skip” Schmerbach, 79, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away at home following a sudden illness on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, three days short of his 80th birthday. Private family Mass of Christian Burial will be at Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church followed by burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595…
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Jean Harriette Smith, 87, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on October 18, 1932, in her parents’ home near Coggon, the daughter of Russell and Emma (Zumbach) Richardson. Jean was raised in the Coggon area and was a graduate of Coggon…
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Mark Eugene Beard, 64, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at his home. Our dear husband, dad and grandpa deserves a beautiful tribute. However, in this unknown time with the COVID-19 pandemic, having a public visitation is not possible. Please be with us in prayer.  A private family funeral service will be held at…
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Robert Joseph Meyer, 82, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at the Bethany Home in Dubuque. Our dear husband, dad and grandpa deserves a beautiful tribute. However, in this unknown time with the COVID-19 pandemic, having a public visitation is not possible. Please be with us in prayer. A private family funeral service will…
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James Francis Barry, 89, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully on April 5th, 2020 at Stonehill Care Center. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Rev. Steven Garner officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at…
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William R. Parker, Sr. 90, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on April 6th, 2020 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital. Private family service will be held at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. William was born on October 5, 1929 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Max…
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Trudy Kay Stapleton, 71, of East Dubuque, IL, formerly of Dubuque, IA, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 5, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date at time to be announced at Holy Spirit Pastorate-Sacred Heart Church. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Asbury. Due…
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Ramona Stubbs died peacefully at Stonehill Health Center on Monday, April 6, 2020. A memorial mass and celebration of her life will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. She was born June 16, 1939 in Blue Earth, MN, the…
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Alice Joy (Felderman) Hueneke, 88, of Bellevue, passed away on Sunday, April 05, 2020. Funeral Services will be Private at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at St. John Lutheran Church in St. Donatus, Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Joy’s family asks friends to be with them…
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Sharon A. Cate, 74, of Asbury, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 following a sudden illness while at her home in Mesa, Arizona. In keeping with recent restrictions on social gatherings, funeral services and a Celebration of Her Life will be announced in the upcoming weeks. Sharon was born on May 30th, 1945 in…
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