James E. “Jim” Lorence, age 77, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on November 20, 2025, at the Midwest Medical Center in Galena, IL. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jim’s family. Jim was born on January 24, 1948, in Ottumwa, IA, the only son to Orval and Irene (VanWye) Lorence. He graduated…
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Harlow L. Meyer, age 93, Dubuque IA, completed his earthly journey on November 21, 2025, at Hawkeye Care Center.   To honor Harlow’s life, a private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Harlow’s family. Harlow was born on December 6, 1931, in Dubuque,…
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Sharon “Sue” Bakewell, 75, of Dubuque, Iowa, entered into eternal rest peacefully on November 23, 2025, at Hawkeye Care Center, surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with angiosarcoma and dementia. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home &…
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Irvin Henry Borgerding, 87, of Dyersville, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at his home. Born in a farmhouse one quarter mile east of Bankston, he was the son of Ben and Mary (Klas) Borgerding, on the 23rd of October 1938. He attended St. Clement’s school in Bankston for eight grades and, after Ben…
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Lois C. Trausch-Wolfe, 85 of Dubuque, IA, went home to the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit on November 23, 2025. As per Lois’s wishes, a private memorial service will be held at a later date. As a final act of generosity Lois has donated her body to science through the University of Iowa Deeded…
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John A. Sincox, age 79, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. Family and friends may call from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 28, 2025 at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home in Scales Mound and from 9:15 – 9:45…
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Jeanette Brimeyer, 97, of Sherrill, died Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Friday, November 28, 2025 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Mass of Christian Burial for Jeanette will be at 10:00 am Saturday, November 29, 2025, at…
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Dorothy Mae Brimeyer—known to many as “Dottie” or “Doe,” and lovingly called “Dot” by her husband, Kenny—passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. At the center of her life and spirit was her devotion to her family; she was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and neighbor. Born on November 6, 1946, to Louis…
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Debbie A. O’Leary, 65, of DeWitt, IA, passed peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Allure of the Quad Cities, Moline, IL, with her daughter and son-in-law at her side. A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena, IL. Burial will be…
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Gayle M. Reiter, 87, of Dubuque, IA, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at Stonehill Heath Center in Dubuque. Private family services will be held. Burial will take place in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, is assisting the family. Gayle was born March 3, 1938, in Dubuque, Iowa, the…
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