Richard L. “Dick” Ostert, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, at his home in rural Maquoketa, Iowa. Born on April 3, 1935, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Louis and Beulah (Dague) Ostert, Dick’s life was a testament to his dedication…
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Gerald G. “Zeke” Yarolem Sr. 87, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, January 30, 2026, at home. Gerald Gene Yarolem Sr was born on May 24, 1938, in rural Canton, Iowa, to Charles and Blanche Alberta (Bickford) Yarolem. Gerald grew up in the Canton area and was a graduate of Onslow High School.…
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Jane C. Barthell was born Dorothy Jane Chambers to Harry E. and Grace (Dinzy) Chambers in Dubuque, Iowa on August 1, 1929. She passed away on February 1, 2026, at Gables Care Center of Boutwell’s Landing, Oak Park Heights, MN and in the care of Lakeview Hospice, Stillwater, MN. Jane grew up in the Congregational…
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Edward R. Bildstein, 80, of Petersburg, Iowa, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held from 3 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa where a military service will commence at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be held…
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Lucille L. Maiers, 104, of Dyersville, IA and formerly of Holy Cross, IA passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at MercyOne Senior Care. Visitation will be held from 9 – 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Holy Cross, IA. Funeral Services to follow at 11 a.m. with burial…
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Marilyn Richard, 61, of Dubuque, died Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her home in Dubuque. Marilyn was born on October 31, 1964, in Waterloo, IA, and adopted as an infant by Merlyn and Kathryn (Folkerd) Richard, who lived outside of Greene, Iowa, on a charming little farm. Merlyn and Kathryn adored Marilyn, and Marilyn remained…
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Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Reiter Carr, 77, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on January 30, 2026, at home after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Friends and family may visit from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A…
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Vicki J. Carnicle, 71 of Dubuque died Saturday, January 24, 2026. The will be no public services. Vicki was born March 31, 1954, daughter of Dean and Lylas (Amling) Carnicle. She graduated from Dubuque Wahlert and Clarke College (now Clarke University). She worked as a nurse at Mercy Medical Center before her retirement. As she…
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Elaine Kay Mitchell, 84, of Peosta, died Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Hawkeye Care Center in Asbury. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Funeral Service for Elaine will be at 10:30 am Monday, February 2, 2026, at St.…
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Patrick W. “Guzz” Powers, age 70, of Dubuque, IA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He was born on June 10, 1955, in Dubuque, IA, to Eldon J. and Maxine  F. (Timmerman) Powers. After graduating  from Dubuque Senior High School in 1973 and spending some time in Dubuque, Pat moved to Colorado.  He…
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