Douglas John “Digger” McGuine, of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed away on June 21, 2025, surrounded by love and laughter—the very way he lived his life. Known for his unmistakable humor, contagious laugh, and signature phrase “cock-a-doodle-do,” he never missed a chance to stir the pot or lovingly aggravate someone just enough to make them smile. Visitation…
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William M. “Bill” Sand, Sr., 72, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Friday afternoon, June 20, 2025, at Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center with his family by his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2025, at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Edilberto Jarapa officiating.  Burial…
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Jean Ann Otting, 94, of Cascade, Iowa passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, Iowa. The family will greet people from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, IA. Where a Mass of Christian Burial for…
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Arlene J. Budden, 93, of rural Cuba City, WI, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Stonehill Health Center in Dubuque, IA, with her family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sinsinawa, WI, with Fr. Peter Auer officiating. Burial will…
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Patrick W. “Pat” Gabriel, age 79, of Dubuque IA, and Estero, FL, completed his earthly journey suddenly on June 19, 2025, at UnityPoint Finley Hospital in Dubuque while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Pat’s life, a Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Church of…
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Howard Rettenmeier, 93, of Dyersville, Iowa passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa where the American Legion Post #137 will hold a service at 7 p.m. Visitation will…
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Sheri L. Anthony, age 52, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on June 18, 2025, at UnityPoint Finley Hospital with her loving family by her side.  To honor Sheri’s life, a private family Celebration of Life is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Sheri’s family. Sheri was born on November 9,…
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Braxton Cody Mayers, 7 months old, passed away on June 16, 2025, at MercyOne Dubuque. He was born on November 5th, 2024, the son of Jenna Hansen and Cayden Mayers. Braxton “Braxy” was a huge Momma and Daddy’s boy. His smile and laugh never failed to put smiles on other people’s faces and brighten their…
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Marie Stackis, 92, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 19th, 2025. Family and friends may call from 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. on Sunday June 22, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home, 2595 Rockdale Rd. with a funeral service at 4:00 p.m. with Deacon Mike Ellis officiating. A private entombment, for immediate family, will…
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Lucy M. Kruschke, age 65, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on June 18, 2025, at home while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Lucy’s life, a private family graveside service will be held at Linwood Cemetery.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Lucy’s family. Lucy was born on December 4, 1959,…
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