In Loving Memory of Dr. Donna Lou Puccio (nee. Gibbs) March 11, 1949 – April 22, 2026 Dr. Donna Lou Puccio (77)—a woman of profound grace, unwavering faith, and an infinite capacity for love—passed away peacefully, surrounded by the family that was the center of her world. A cornerstone of her community and the heartbeat…
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Charles M. Menadue Jr., 92, of Dubuque, died Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Grand Meadows. “Charlie” was born on March 11, 1934, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Charles M. Menadue Sr. and Gladys (Sawvel) Menadue. He was the second oldest of nine children. Per Charlie’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be…
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Alden S. Browne, 90, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The Winds at Mattern Orchard. Alden was born in Maquoketa, Iowa, son of the late Andrew and Pauline (Stowers) Browne. On May 20, 1956, he married Donna Henry. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years; a…
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Norma G. Smith, 101, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Norma Geraldine Smith was born on September 13, 1924, in Canton, Iowa, to Norman and Grace (Shirk) McGaffee.  She graduated from Maquoketa High School.  She married Edwin L. Smith on July 14, 1943, in Boston,…
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Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Schroeder, 81, of Dubuque, formerly of Balltown, died Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Assisi Village Assisted Living. A prayer service will be held at 4:00 pm Friday, April 24, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory followed by visitation until 7:00 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial for…
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Elizabeth B. “Beth” Splinter, 75, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, at Hawkeye Care Center after a 2-year journey with dementia. Though the disease gradually took pieces of her memory, it never erased the love she carried for her family and the countless friendships she built throughout her life. She will…
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With profound sadness, we announce the death of Connie Beth Plowman, 72, a loving and devoted mother and friend to all the lives she touched, on March 25, 2026, in Dubuque IA.  Connie passed away peacefully at home with family by her side. Connie was born on November 5, 1953, in Dubuque, IA, a daughter…
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Trisha Lynn Brookins, 46 of Dubuque went home to Jesus on April 15, 2026. A prayer service will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, April 24 at the St. Raphael Cathedral in Dubuque. A wake will follow from 3pm – 7:30 pm.  There will be a final visitation on Saturday April 25 from 9…
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Richard D. “Dick” Kokemiller, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026 at the age of 92, after a long life of quiet kindness, hard work, and generosity. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 10:45 am Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Funeral Service for Dick will be 11:00…
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Jean M. Kramer, 90, of Farley, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Unity Point Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2026 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 2:30 p.m., and the…
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