Carol Jean (Marty) McFadden, 76, of Dubuque, IA, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Stonehill Health Center in Dubuque.

A visitation will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Leonard Funeral Home, 2595 Rockdale Road, Dubuque. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m.

Carol was born March 20, 1949, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Milton and Muriel (Lange) Marty. She married Richard “Dick” McFadden on September 26, 1970, he preceded her in death on July 14, 2012.

She was a lifelong nurse, from working at Xavier Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Medical Associates Acute Care, Surgery Department, and Patient Services. She truly lived a life of compassion and empathy towards others. Family was always the most important thing to Carol. She traveled the country to support her children and grandchildren, making so many memories and friends along the way.

Carol is survived by her children: Jeff (Anneke Gustafson) McFadden of Clive, IA, Jennifer (Eddie Argall) McFadden of Dubuque, IA, Michael (Ana Lemus) McFadden of Carlsbad, CA, and Matthew (Katie) McFadden of Dubuque, IA; grandchildren: Victoria, Eden, Liam, Camila, Alexandra, Nora, Kalen and Grayson; siblings: Tom (Cathy) Marty, Cathy (Bob) Keighley, and Connie Marty; along with several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her husband Richard, her parents, and parents-in-law Walter and Lilian McFadden, a baby girl due to miscarriage, along with several brothers and sisters-in-law.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund in Carol’s name has been established.

The family would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to Hospice of Dubuque, especially Kelli, the nurses and staff at Stonehill Health Center, and Dr. Angela Kelley and her care team, for their care and compassion given to Carol and her family.

Carol always wanted her obituary to be short and sweet. If you knew Carol, she has probably already told you ALL of her stories.