Patricia A. “Pat” Maze, 87, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at home. Patricia Ann Nickell was born July 12, 1938, to Glen and Ethel (Hanson) Nickell in Eagle Grove, Iowa.  She was active in band and vocal music, drama, business clubs, editor of the Eaglet, a member of the National…
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Jerre “Jer” A. Fey, 77, of Maquoketa, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at home. Jerre Alan Fey was born on January 27, 1949, in Clinton, Iowa, to Lloyd and Camilla (Wagner) Fey.  He was a 1967 graduate of Delwood High School.  Following graduation, he served his country in the United States Marine Corps…
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Lorna Irene (Sisbach Calhoun) Swehla, 87, of Bellevue, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at Mill Valley Care Center, surrounded by her loving family, just hours before her 88th birthday.  She was born March 28, 1938, in Readstown, Wisconsin, to Lawrence Sisbach and Ione (Gorrell). Lorna grew up in Viroqua, where she developed…
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Randy L. Reed, 69, of Preston, Iowa, passed away on Sunday morning, March 22, 2026, at home. At Peace Cremation Services have been provided by Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.

Karen A. Johnson, 76, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on March 25, 2026. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no public services. A celebration of Karen’s life and burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery will be held at a later date. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, is assisting the family. Karen…
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Wilbur (Bill) Hartman, 91, passed away on Sunday, March  29, 2026, at his home in Epworth, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa. The Epworth Volunteer Fire Department will meet at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held starting at 9…
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Virgil G. Roling, 58, of Andrew, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Virgil Gerard Roling was born on February 22, 1968, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Delbert and Priscilla (Banowetz) Roling. He grew up with strong family values and a steady…
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Joan (Joanie) Agnes (Helle) Tauke of Greeley, Iowa was called home peacefully Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11:15 a.m. surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 4, 1956 in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of George and Joan (Jaeger) Helle.  She attended St. Francis Xavier and Beckman High School in Dyersville, graduating in 1974. Visitation…
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Barbara A. “Barb” Johnson, age 88, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on March 26, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. To honor Barb’s life, a private family service will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Barb’s family. Barb was born on…
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Louis “Lou” Meier, 83, of Asbury, died Friday, March 27, 2026, at Hawkeye Care Center in Asbury. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will also be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 9:30 until 10:15 am…
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