Julie A. Guglielmotto, age 65, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey suddenly on February 14, 2026.  To honor Julie life, a private family Celebration of Life is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Julie’s family.

Julie was born on February 23, 1960, in Marshalltown, IA, a daughter to William and Irene (Steinbach) Brown.  She was gifted with a kind and loving spirit which she generously shared with those she love and adored throughout her 65 years among us.  Julie was blessed to spend over 25 years with her soul-mate, Dennis Guglielmotto, and they made the most of each day as it presented itself.  She also invested her working hours with numerous businesses around the area over the years.  She worked at FDL, the Holiday Inn, was a CNA/Cook at Stonehill, Mercy Environmental Services and Hills & Dales.  Most recently she was a cook for HACAP in Dubuque and worked at the I’m On Ice Arena where she was lovingly known as “Grandma Julie” to many of the kiddos in her life.

In her free-time, Julie’s favorite place to be was sitting contently at her crafting table working on her latest creations.  She was also a talented cook who would make many delicious meals for her family and friends.  Julie could be found enjoying a little outdoor therapy in her flower gardens during the summer months and if a little time was found in her day to simply sit and enjoy her hummingbirds at the feeders, Julie was surely in her happy place.  She was also a proud breast cancer survivor and fought the good fight when required.  We are going to miss our dear Julie more than words could accurately depict and it breaks our hearts to know that her last trip to the casino to try her luck was the last one she’ll ever make now.  Thank you, Julie, for being a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and may the Lord grant you peace now as we seek comfort from the pain of your absence until we all see your beautiful smile once again.

Those left to cherish the memory of Julie include,

her loving husband,
Dennis Guglielmotto, Dubuque, IA;

her three children,
Jessica (Darren) Ramaker, Asbury, IA,
Jenny (Justin) Mescher, Dyersville, IA,
and Joseph Small, Bernard, IA;

her step-children,
Craig (Allisha) Guglielmotto, Hanover Park, IL,
Joan (Walfred) Guglielmotto-Valenzuela, Romeoville, IL,
and Michelle Guglielmotto, Glenview, IL;

her adored grandchildren,
Serena (fiancé Jacob Tilp) Ayers, Dubuque, IA,
Drayden Ayers, Asbury, IA,
Josie Mescher, Dyersville, IA,
Jase Mescher, Dyersville, IA,
Gerald Small, Bernard, IA,
Jerard Mescher, Dyersville, IA,
Joseph Small, Jr., Bernard, IA,
Gianna Guglielmotto, Glenview, IL,
Victoria Valenzuela, Romeoville, IL,
Aria Guglielmotto, Hanover Park, IL,
and Dominic Guglielmotto, Hanover Park, IL;

her sisters,
Janet Grass, Dubuque, IA,
and Jolene Petesch, Hazel Green, WI;

her sister-in-law,
Nettie Combs, Dubuque, IA;

her dear friends,
Donny (Sue) Kohl, Dubuque, IA;

her sassy 4-legged friend,|
Nosey;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Julie was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, John Combs; her brother-in-law, Curt Petesch; her special friend, Jim Small; and her 4-legged friend, Frankie.

In lieu of flowers, a Julie A. Guglielmotto memorial fund has been established.

Julie’s family would like to thank the Dubuque Fire Department, Dubuque Police Department and the Dubuque County Medical Examiner’s Office for all of their professional and compassionate care.

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