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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Carole M. Kueper, age 84, of Dubuque, passed away at 10:08 p.m., on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s Hospital.  To honor Carole’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  There will also be visitation…
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Timothy “Tim” Driscoll, 72, loving brother and friend to many, passed away peacefully at 3:30 am on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Sunset Park Place in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 6:45 pm on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory followed by a prayer service…
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James C. Havertape, 77, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023 at SwedishAmerican Hospital. Born November 2, 1945 in Janesville, WI. He married Sheila Jocsing on November 30, 1968. They were blessed to have 54 years together. Jim was in sales for Cleveland Cotton Products. In retirement, he worked at Swanhills…
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Doris J. Noel, 93, of Marion, formerly of Hopkinton, Iowa passed away June 23, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be held from 9:15 – 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Hopkinton, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial commences at 11 a.m. on Thursday,…
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Steven M. Diskin, 62 of Galena, IL passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at Allure of Stockton, Stockton, IL. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, July 17, 2023, at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. He was born September 15, 1960, in…
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Marian “Mimi” Kraus passed away June 23, 2023 at the age of 86. Visitation will be from 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Dubuque. Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11:00a.m. with Rev. Tom McDermott officiating. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Mimi was born…
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