Joan M. (Tranel) Ricketts, 75, of Asbury, IA, formerly of East Dubuque and Menominee, IL died at 3:42 P.M. Sunday June 11, 2023 following an acute illness, at Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2023 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis…
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Joy Ann Eads, 86, of Preston, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 9, 2023, at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Iowa. Joy Ann Struble was born on June 10, 1936, in Spragueville, Iowa, at the home of her parents, Theodore and Delia (Ehlers) Struble. She received her first eight grades of education…
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John H. Naber, 84, of Dyersville, Iowa, formerly of Worthington, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Ellen Kennedy Assisted Living Center in Dyersville, Iowa. Visitation for John will be held from 2 to 8 p.m., on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Dyersville, where a prayer service will be held…
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Thomas J. Wernimont, Sr., age 65, of Dubuque, passed away at 7:00 a.m., on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Dubuque Specialty Care.  Private family services were held.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is assisting Tom’s family.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Tom was born on March 3, 1958, in Dubuque, son of…
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Mel J. Berendes, 73, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on June 8th, 2023, at Stonehill Health Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 13th, 2023, at the Church of the Nativity with Fr. Andy Upah and Msgr. James Miller officiating. The burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will…
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Pauline E. Schoop, 98, of Wheatland Manor, Wheatland, Iowa and formerly of Lost Nation, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, June 8, 2023. Pauline Ena Schoop, nee Markham, was born on May 26, 1925 in Scarning, Norfolk, England to Oscar William and Laura May (Trollope) Markham.  She grew up in Dereham, Norfolk, England where…
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Albert B. Schulte, 93, of New Vienna, Iowa passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Accura Healthcare in Cascade, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville.  Visitation will continue at Kramer Funeral Home from 9 – 10 a.m. Wednesday prior to…
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Jean Buchner, a creative and generous soul, passed away on June 4, 2023, in Maquoketa, Iowa. Born on November 30, 1919, in Paw Paw, Michigan, Jean lived a life full of love, art, and adventure. Jean grew up in Paw Paw, Michigan, and graduated high school there. She then attended and graduated from Stephen’s College…
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John P. “Paul”  Kane, 93, of Bethany Home in Dubuque and formerly of Bernard, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Bethany Home. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 12th, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Church, Garryowen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m.…
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Russel A. Deliberto, age 90, of Apple River, IL, completed his earthly journey on June 3, 2023, at the Galena Stauss Senior Care Community, Galena, IL, while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Russel’s life, his memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 9, 2023, following the 10:00 a.m. worship service, at 11:15…
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