James A. Sunny, born in Rockford, IL on October 3, 1932 to Gwedolyn and Anthony Sunny, passed on Father’s Day, June 18, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 23rd, 2023, at the Church of the Resurrection with Rev. Phillip Gibbs officiating. Family and friends may gather after 9:30…
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Janet F. “Jan” Ford, age 77, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on June 19, 2023, at home while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Jan’s life, a private family service is being held.  Burial will be in Central City, IA.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jan’s family. Jan was born…
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Kathy Ann Shady, 63, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away Friday June 16, 2023, at Trident Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina surrounded by family. Kathy Ann Gray was born on November 12, 1959, in Maquoketa Iowa to Richard and Betty (Arterberry) Gray.  She received her education at Maquoketa High School and her CNA and MED…
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Fay J. Boekholder, 88, of Dyersville passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at MercyOne Senior Care in Dyersville. Visitation will be held from 10 – 11 am Friday, June 30, 2023, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville where a Memorial Mass will commence at 11 am.  Rev. Gabriel Mensah will officiate. Fay was born…
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Molly Ann (Schroeder) Reifsteck, 65,  passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Freeport, Illinois. Memorial Service will be 1:00 pm., Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue, Iowa.  Family will greet friend’s 12:00 pm (noon) until service time also on Sunday at the funeral…
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Daniel F. Bandy, 84, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on June 18, 2023, at UnityPoint Health, Finley Hospital. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 24th, 2023, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with a funeral service to be held at 11:00 a.m. with Father Kevin Goodrich officiating.…
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Ellen J. Haley, 72, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on Saturday June 17, 2023, at Luther Manor Grand Meadows. In following Ellen’s wishes, there will be no public services held. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, is assisting with burial arrangements. The burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Ellen was born on…
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Carol A. Bagge, 85 of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Accura HealthCare in Cascade, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville.  Visitation will continue at Kramer Funeral Home from 9 – 10 a.m. prior to funeral mass.…
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Vivian M. “Bibby” Cremer, age 94, of Dubuque, passed away at 3:09 p.m., on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Luther Manor surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Vivian’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there…
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Marvin J. “Marv” Backes, age 77, of Asbury, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at his home.  To honor Marv’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be a parish scripture wake service…
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