Richard L. Blackburn, age 66, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 23, 2023, at his home.  To honor Richard’s life, private family services were held.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is assisting the family. Richard was born on January 9, 1957, in Illinois, son of…
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Bernice Ehlers, 98, passed into the arms of God Sunday, June 25, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2023, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  A visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday at…
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Roger Joseph John Breitbach, 75, of St. Peters, MO, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023, after experiencing a stroke. Visitation will be from 10 AM, Saturday, July 8, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena, IL until the time of mass at 11 AM. The burial will be in the church cemetery. The Furlong Funeral Chapel,…
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Keith Kay Crooks, 81, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on June 24, 2023, at MercyOne in Dubuque surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on June 29, 2023, at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd.  A burial will follow in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be from 4:00…
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Grace D. Kirsch, 93, of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at MercyOne Senior Care in Dyersville, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3 – 8 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville.  Visitation will continue at the funeral home from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. prior to funeral…
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Denise Carole Sanchez completed her earthly journey at the age of 47 on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at home while surrounded by her loving family. To honor Denise’s life, a memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. at Hope Church, 11893 John F. Kennedy Road in Dubuque, with Denise’s…
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Barbara J. “Barbie” Ring-McDermott, age 71, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on June 24, 2023, at home while surrounded by her loving family. To honor Barb’s life, a private family service is being held. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Barb’s family. Barb was born on March 6, 1952, in Dubuque, IA,…
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Marcia Pearl Reifsteck, 74 of Naperville, formerly Galena, IL passed away Monday, June 26, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 1 PM, Friday, June 30, 2023, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may call after 11 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena.…
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Sister Mary Alma Sullivan, BVM (Robert Emmett), 93, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Sunday, June 25, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center. Rite of Committal for Natural Burial was Tuesday, June 27, 2023, with burial in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. Sharing of Memories will be Friday, July 7, 2023, at 9:30…
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Michael J. Strader, 67, of Durango, IA passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at home. No visitation will be held.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, is assisting the family. Mike was born on January 15, 1956, in Dubuque, Iowa to…
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