Janet Blum, 91, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026 at home, surrounded by family. In keeping with her wishes, private family services will be held at Linwood Cemetery. Janet was born on October 5, 1934, to Eugene and Viola (Luckritz) Hennig in Dubuque, IA. She was united in marriage to Frederick William…
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Renee Teresa Schwartz, of Dubuque, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 surrounded by her family. Per Renee’s wishes, there will be no services as it’s preferred to remember the laughter and memories together instead. Renee was born November 16, 1955 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of John and Teresa (Ruden) Hall. She graduated from Hempstead…
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Susan Kay Duster, wife of the late Ronald E. Duster, entered eternal life with the Lord on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Susan was born in Dubuque, Iowa, the only child of Frank J. Paar and Jaymis (Billingsley) Paar. Susan is survived by her children: Laura (Jason) Ozenkoski,…
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Donald V. Brimeyer, 91, of Dubuque, died Friday, January 9, 2026, at home. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 10:45 am Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial for Don will be 11:00 am Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Steven Rosonke…
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Nancy L. Dolan, 88, of Dubuque, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Hawkeye Care Center in Asbury. A private Mass of Christian Burial for Nancy will be held at Church of the Resurrection with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Nancy was born May 21,…
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Dustin J. Ploessl, 36, of rural Holy Cross, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025. Visitation will be held 1 – 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. Visitation will continue from 9 – 10 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Bankston prior to funeral services. Funeral…
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Arnieta M. “Neat” Erickson age 92, of Dubuque, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Stonehill Health Center surrounded by her loving family.  To celebrate Neat’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be…
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Donald Bruce Puccio, 83, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on January 8, 2026, at UnityPoint – Finley Hospital in Dubuque. Friends and family may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on…
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Mary L. Urbain, 64 of Farley, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at her home in Farley, Iowa, surrounded by her family. Visitation for Mary will be held from 4 to 8 pm., Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at…
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James R. Badger, 84, of Dubuque, died Friday, January 9, 2026. Visitation will be from 9:00 am Monday, January 12, 2026 at Church of the Resurrection until 10:45 am. The Mass of Christian Burial for James will be 11:00 am Monday, January 12, 2026, at Church of the Resurrection with Father Phil Gibbs as the…
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