James J. Astgen, of Glendale, Ariz., passed away unexpectedly at home on January 18, 2025. Jim was born in Dubuque, IA, on October 30, 1957, to Robert E. Astgen & Dorothy A. (Kress) Astgen. A memorial gathering will be planned for a future date. Jim spent his early years living in Canoga Park, CA, before…
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Tracy Anne Gehrts, 68, of Galena, IL, our beloved sister, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, while listening to the birds sing at Midwest Senior Care Center in Galena. A funeral service will be held at Noon on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena, where friends may call…
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Lois Ann Laughlin, 84, of Epworth, Iowa formerly of Peosta, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at her home in Epworth. Visitation for Lois will be held from 10:00 to noon, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Peosta, Iowa, where a…
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Sandy J. Weidenbacher, 75 of Dubuque, IA joined the Lord in Heaven on Friday, February 14, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family and her faithful companion, her fur-baby, Celtic. Visitation for family and friends will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday February…
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Alice M. Koob, 71, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 11, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Alice Marie Smith was born on April 23, 1953 in Monticello, Iowa, to George W. and Lavina Smith.  She grew up in Monticello and was a graduate of…
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Rhonda Kay (Weber) Connolly, 65, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on February 12, 2025, at home surrounded by her daughters and her two beloved cats. To honor of Rhonda’s wishes, there will be no services. The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date. Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road,…
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With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Joyce Francis Huss, age 85, of Dubuque on February 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Friends and family may visit from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday February 20, 2025 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m.…
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Janet (Rahe) Hennekens, age 78, died Thursday February 13, 2025, at Mount Carmel Bluffs in Dubuque, Iowa.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 5 at a venue to be determined.  Janet will be interred with Bill at the Northern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial near Spooner, Wisconsin. Janet, daughter of Gilbert and Florabelle…
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John C. Abitz, 82, of Dubuque, IA, passed away Saturday February 8, 2025, at UnityPoint Finley Hospital surrounded by his family. According to John’s wishes, no local services will be held. There will be private family gathering. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family. John was born August 6, 1942, in Dubuque, IA,…
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Kenneth Francis Kruser, affectionately known as “Kenny”, age 62, passed away at University of Iowa Hospital on February 10, 2025. To celebrate Kenny’s life, his visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 18th at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Vigil service and time for sharing stories will…
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