Melvin R. Randolph, 92, of Delmar, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center in Maquoketa. Melvin Robert Randolph was born July 2, 1931 in McCausland, Iowa, to James and Frieda (Klemme) Randolph.  He attended and graduated from Delmar High School in 1949.  He then entered the military serving in…
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William L. “Bill” Kessler, 87, of Cuba City, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, at home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2023, at St. Rose of Lima Church, Cuba City, Wisconsin, with Rev. David Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and…
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Thomas H. “Thom” Mercker, age 65, of Galena, IL, unexpectedly completed his earthly journey on June 30, 2023, at home.  No public service has been immediately planned by his family, but they intend to have one in Galena to honor his life at an appropriate time in the coming months.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is…
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Marjorie E. (Engelhardt) Granahan, 90, of Bellevue, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  Memorial Service will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue.  Family will greet friends 10:00 am until service time.  Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. A celebration…
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James “Jim/Mac” McNamara, 78, died July 12, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones after a short battle with cancer. Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 10:30 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with the Rev. Steven Rosonke officiating, and Msgr. Jim Miller as concelebrant.  Friends may…
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Roxann Marie Woolf, 67, of Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Bethany Home Retirement Center. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Monday, July 17, 2023 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Funeral Service for Roxann will be 10:00 am Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Hoffmann Schneider…
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Martin R. (Ron) Erner, 72, of Hanover, IL., formerly of Menominee, IL., passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Ennoble Nursing and Rehab in Dubuque, IA. Family and friends may call from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the Parish Prayer Service…
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Orben J. Busch, 100, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Saturday evening, July 8, 2023, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa. Orben John Busch was born on August 25, 1922 in Jackson County, Iowa to John C.A. and Caroline (Kokemuller) Busch.  He grew up in the Nashville area on the family…
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Steve L. Heister, 62, of Andrew, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 10, 2023, at home. Steve L. Heister was born on May 4, 1961 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Morgan and Madonna (Manning) Heister. He was raised by his mother and stepdad Jim Clark. He was a graduate of Maquoketa High School and married…
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Irene A. Herrig, 96, of Dubuque, IA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Sunset Park Place surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023, at St. Donatus Catholic Church with Father Bob Gross officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to…
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