Jean A. “Gert” (Maiers) Van Deusen of Bellevue, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at Mill Valley Care Center, surrounded by care and compassion. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 24th at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bellevue, with burial to follow in the Parish Cemetery.…
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Eileen M. Miller, 94, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Sherrill, passed away on January 6, 2026, at Bethany Home in Dubuque surrounded by family. Family and friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, Dubuque, where a memorial service…
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Charlene M. “Charlie” Esser, age 75, of Dubuque, IA, passed away peacefully at Harmony of Dubuque on January 19, 2026.  To honor Charlene’s life, a private family service will be held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Charlene’s family. Charlene was born on November 19, 1950, to Pete and Pearl…
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Ruth A. Teply, 86 of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque and Menominee, IL, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL, where funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24th,…
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Gerald J. “Jerry” Stumpf, age 83, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on January 18, 2026, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Jerry’s life, a private family Celebration of Life is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jerry’s family. Jerry was born on October 16, 1942, in…
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Donald L. Hermsen, 84, of Epworth, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, due to complications from the flu at Accura Health Care in Cascade, Iowa, surrounded by his family. Visitation for Don will be held from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa, where a prayer…
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With love and immense sadness, we announce the passing of Donald David “Don” Heim, 75, on January 16, 2026, in Dubuque, IA. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 on January 31, 2026, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3650 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA, with a memorial discourse following at 1:30 p.m.  After the…
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Danny “Runk” Wayne Runkle, 79, passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2026, after his struggle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, with his wife, Deb, by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held at the University of Dubuque John and Alice Butler Hall at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 15th, 2026. Following the…
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Barbara M. Blum, 60, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on January 18, 2026, at UnityPoint Finley Hospital – Dubuque. Friends and family may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A Funeral Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at…
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Kent V. Lombardi, 73, of St. Catherine’s passed away on January 17, 2026. Family and friends may gather on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Ministries…
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