Charles J. “Chuck” Kluesner, 72, of Peosta, Iowa, passed away August 26, 2025. Friends and family may visit from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, with a Wake Service starting at 2:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00…
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John L. Werner, 67, of Galena, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena, where friends may gather after 9 AM until the time of the…
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Kelly J. Jones, 69, of Apple River, IL, passed away on August 13, 2025, at UW-Madison Hospital in Madison, WI. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the Apple River Event Center from 1 to 4 PM. The Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting with arrangements. She was born…
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Allen D. Steinke, age 86, of Galena, Illinois, passed away on August 26, 2025, at Midwest Senior Living Community in Galena. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, Monday, September 1, 2025 at the Miller and Steinke Funeral Home in Scales Mound, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, September…
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Douglas S. “Doug” McClaflin, 64, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Douglas Scott McClaflin was born on March 26, 1961 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to John Wayne and Zelma Dolly (Sagers) McClaflin.  He was a 1979 graduate of Andrew Community High School.  He married Jacqueline…
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Dale C. Ernst, 75, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29th, 2025 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, with a funeral service and military honors to be held at 7:00 p.m. Dale was born May 21,…
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Clifford P. “Cliff” Green, age 70, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on August 24, 2025, at Luther Manor Grand Meadows while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Clifford’s life, a private graveside family service will be held at the Asbury Cemetery.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Clifford’s family. Clifford was born on…
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David D. Schmid, 74, of Galena, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA. A private family service will be held at a later date. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family. He was born on May 25, 1951, in Dubuque, IA,…
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James Jay Appel, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in East Dubuque, Illinois, on Monday, August 25th, surrounded by his devoted family and his wife of 59 years, Gini. Jim was born in Dubuque, IA, the son of Robert and Elsie (Rapp) Appel on December 27, 1943. A…
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Karen M. (Wubben) Wienen, 60, of Scales Mound, IL, and formerly of Menominee, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Scales Mound, with Fr. Robert Chinnappan officiating.  Burial will…
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