John E. Kluesner, 69, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023.  A lifelong farmer in Iowa, he was dedicated to his family. He is survived by his wife, Cindy (Loeffelholz Silva) Kluesner of 23 years; four daughters: Jennifer (Ryne) Strum, Jaclyn (Scott Wootton) Kluesner Peyton, Jamee (Nate) Kramer, and Justine (Marc) Benavidez; three step-sons: Peter…
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Willard Dale Edwards, 78, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa. Willard Dale Edwards was born on July 29, 1944 in Whiteside County, Illinois, to Sanford Tony and Ethel Marion (Chase) Edwards.  He married Rosalie Rockwell on May 15, 1970 in Mt. Carroll, Illinois.…
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Judy Kay Pottebaum, 66, of Dubuque, Iowa entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on May 6, 2023, at MercyOne Hospital Dubuque after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd., Dubuque, IA. She was born in Dubuque,…
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Dr. Josef “Joe” Kubicek, DVM, 79 ½, of Dubuque, Iowa, died on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Postville, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Dubuque. The mass of Christian burial for Joe will be held at 10:30 am on Friday,…
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Joyce F. Potter, 89, of Eagle Point Place, Dubuque, formerly of Dyersville, IA, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Hawkeye Care Center in Dubuque. Visitation will be Wednesday May 10, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road.  A funeral service will be held at the…
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Lois Gertrude (Cimmiyotti) Reuter, 86, of Dubuque, Iowa, died on May 9, 2023, at her home. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 14 at Leonard Funeral Home in Dubuque, with a prayer service at 12:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial for Lois will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 15,…
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Naomi “Dottie” Regan, 85, of Dubuque, died Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 10:45 am Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Holy Spirit Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial for Naomi will be 11:00 am Thursday, May 11,…
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Gerald (Jerry) N. Arensdorf, age 97, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on April 28, 2023, at Luther Manor while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Jerry’s life, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church, 1240 Rush Street in…
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Ralph A. Nurre, 93, of Dyersville and formerly of Petersburg died Friday, May 5, 2023, at MercyOne Seniorcare in Dyersville. Visitation will be held 4 -7 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville.  Visitation will continue Friday from 9:30 – 10:30 am at the funeral home prior to funeral services. A…
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Vernon H. Wubben, age 89, of Menominee, IL, passed away Saturday morning, May 6, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Nativity BVM Catholic Church in Menominee, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery, where full military…
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