Robert “The Muzz” Martens, 74, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly January 22, 2026, of natural causes. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., where there will be a Memorial Service held at 11 a.m. Deacon…
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George A. Knepper, 100, of Cascade, IA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on January 24, 2026, at Accura Health Care of Cascade. Friends and relatives of George may call 2 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade,  where a wake service will be held at 1:30…
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Robert J. “Honky” Bargman, age 53, of Dubuque, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clincs.  To celebrate Bob’s life private family services were held.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is assisting the family. Honky was born on September 16, 1972, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of…
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Lois M. McFadden, 79, of Dubuque passed away January 22, 2026. Private family services will be held. Lois was born June 5, 1946 in Dubuque, daughter of Earl and Lorraine (Brehm) Siegert. She graduated from Dubuque Senior High School. On April 9, 1976 she married Hugh McFadden in Dubuque. She worked as an in home…
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Herbert D. (Bert) Meloy, 75, of Bernard, IA, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Luther Manor with his family by his side. Mass with Christian Burial is on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church Garryowen, with Fr. Michael Schueller and Fr. Mark Osterhaus officiating. Visitation will be at…
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Jerald  “Jerry” Koob, 68 , of Cascade, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation for Jerry will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade, where a service’s will…
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Joyce Doris Bannister, 80, of Asbury, IA and formerly of Calgary, Alberta, CAN passed away on January 22, 2026 with her loving husband by her side. Joyce “Becky” Bannister was born on June 26, 1945, the beloved daughter of Clarence and Lucille “Toots” Beckmann. Becky lived a life marked by intelligence; adventure, love, and an…
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Lucille M. (Peters) Deppe, 101, of Andrew, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. She was born October 7, 1924, the daughter of Alfred and Elda (Wagener) Peters. Graduating from Andrew High School in 1942, she married Allan A. Deppe on October 23, 1946, and farmed alongside her husband as they raised their family.  In early years of marriage, she helped with livestock and fieldwork.  In…
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Stanley E. Matuszewski, age 73, of Dickeyville, WI, formerly of Chicago, IL, completed his earthly journey on January 22, 2026, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Stanley’s life, a private family service is being held. Stanley was born on November 16, 1952, in Chicago, IL, a son to Felix (Victoria) Matuszewski.  He eventually met the love of his life, Lucy Gordon, and they were blessed with…
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Darlene J. Wells, 93, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, January 21, 2026, at Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Darlene Janice Smith was born on November 22, 1932 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Orval and Mary Gladys (Winders) Smith.  She grew up in Dubuque and was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High…
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