Jon C. Obe, age 74, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on June 5, 2025, at Stonehill Care Center while surrounded by his loving family.  Per Jon’s request, there will be no public services held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jon’s family.

Jon was born on November 6, 1951, in Story City, IA, a son to Richard and Allismay (Goodyear) Obe.  Jon joined the U.S. Navy right after graduation from South Hampton High School and honorably served his country while working directly on the flight deck until his service was complete.

Jon was united in marriage to the love of his life, Tammy Holbrook, on November 6, 1983.  He had intentionally picked his birthdate as the wedding day so that he would never risk the dreadful consequences of forgetting their anniversary over the years.

Jon began his college education in San Diego and eventually made his way back to Iowa and completed his classes at Kirkwood Community College.  Jon faithfully invested his working career as an EEG Tech with Mercy Hospital and it was well known if you wanted the most clinically thorough report possible, Jon was your man.

Jon loved music, all genres were welcome, and was a naturally gifted musician.  He played congas and flute often, and well, and also gave his best efforts with the trumpet and saxophone, but not as often, and as Jon would say, “not well”.  He was also a talented pool player and enjoyed participating in many pool tournaments throughout the years.  Jon enjoyed life, his family and friends.  His sense of humor was deep and dry when necessary, but ultimately his only desire was to see others laugh and smile.  We will miss Jon’s zest for life, but do thankfully find some peace in knowing that Jon was a prisoner of his illness and now he is free.

Those left to cherish the memory of Jon include,

his loving wife,
Tammy Obe, Dubuque, IA;

his son,
Paul Obe, Dubuque, IA;

his siblings,
Jan (Darin) Colvin, Boone, IA,
and Chuck (Diane) Obe, FL;

along with numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Jon was preceded in death by his parents;  his father and mother-in-law, Reaves “Shorty” (Illene) Holbrook; his sister-in-law, Diane Obe; and his brothers-in-law, Marty Holbrook, Bo Holbrook, Paul Holbrook, Chuck Holbrook and John Holbrook.

Jon’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque and Stonehill, especially Michelle Dura and the 3^rd floor nurses and CNAs for all of their professional and compassionate care.  We would also like to extend a personal and heartfelt thank you to Cyndi Neal and Ronnie Sullivan for all of their love and support over the years.

Online condolences may be shared with Jon’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com