Darlene Wright, 73, formerly of Tama, Iowa, and most recently of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on March 9, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Frentress Lake Marina in East Dubuque, Illinois. Darlene was born on July 22, 1952, in Iowa, the…
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John J. Pins, 88, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on March 13, 2026, at UnityPoint Finley Hospital in Dubuque. Private family services will be held. Burial will take place at a later date at Dubuque Memorial Gardens. Military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale…
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Barbara M. Freiburger, age 79, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on March 13, 2026, at Mercy One Hospital while surrounded by her loving family. To celebrate Barbara’s life, a memorial mass will be held at 12:00 pm Friday March 20, 2026, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 2921 Central Avenue. Family and friends are…
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Kathryn “Kay” Engelhardt, nee Freiburger, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in the Villages, FL, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 19, 2026. She inspired all who knew her with her grace, strength, and loving spirit. Born in Dubuque, Iowa on June 4, 1943, Kay was the fourth eldest child of…
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Wayne W. Schepers, 82, of Elwood, Iowa, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Wayne was born on September 25, 1943, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Winston and Berniece (Waugh) Schepers.  He graduated from Elwood High School with the class of 1962.  Wayne married the love of his life, Lois…
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Barbara “Barb” Smith, 79, passed away on March 12, 2026, in Maquoketa, Iowa, after battling progressive dementia. Barb was born on July 6, 1946, to Bart and Doris Crimmins. She grew up surrounded by family and carried a spirit of kindness, positivity, and resilience throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her parents,…
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Jeffrey J. “Kieffy” Kieffer, age 64, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on March 12, 2026, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Jeff’s life, a private family burial will be held at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jeff’s family. Jeff was born on September…
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Patricia Ann “Pat” Ames, 87, of East Dubuque, IL, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center. Family and friends may call from 1:00 – 2:45 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Wesley Methodist Church in East Dubuque, where a celebration of life will…
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Christopher S. “Chris” Peterson, age 37, of Asbury, IA, lost his hard fought battle with cancer on March 13, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Chris’ life, a Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00-5:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Blades…
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Joan M. Anstoetter, 93, of Dubuque died Thursday, March 12, 2026.  Visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Thursday at Church of the Resurrection. Committal will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Joan Marie (Knepper) Anstoetter was born to William and…
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