Joan B. Sutherland, 87, of Dubuque, died Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Bethany Home in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 9:30 am until 10:45 am on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Funeral Service for Joan will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 7, 2026,…
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Wanda Elaine Gibbons, 88, of Dubuque, IA, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at Stonehill Health Center in Dubuque. Friends and family may visit Friday, March 6, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A wake service will be held at 2:45 p.m. A Mass of…
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On March 2, 2026, a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, Cheryl A. Birkbeck, 67 of Galena, IL, passed away at Mercy One. A celebration of life will be held on September 27, 2026, at Wienen Park in Galena; the time is TBD. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family. She was born on…
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Nicholas (Nick) William Loeffelholz, 75, of East Dubuque, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on March 3rd, surrounded by his family. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at Culbie’s Event Center (90 Sinsinawa Avenue, East Dubuque, IL).  Families and friends are welcome to join prayers and share memories of…
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Joyce M. Christensen, 77 of Galena, IL, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at her home. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 1 PM at Prairie Ridge, Galena, IL. Burial will be at a later date. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family. She was born…
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Raul Sayago Asencion age 42, of East Dubuque, IL, completed his earthly journey suddenly on March 1, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital while surrounded by his loving family. To honor Raul’s life, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Raul’s family. Raul…
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Paul L. Largent, 78, of East Dubuque, Illinois, passed away on February 24, 2026, at Harmony Nursing Home. Friends and family may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. An additional visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.…
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L.J. Takes died peacefully Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026, at Jones Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with interment in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, with Military Honors.  Friends may call from 4 until 7 Friday at the…
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Joseph “Joe” William Offerman, 92 of Galena, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Midwest Medical Center, Galena. Joe’s life was filled with love, laughter, and an impressive collection of Dad Jokes. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Galena, where…
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John L. Willmes, 82, of Dubuque, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Stonehill Care Center. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, March 4, at Church of the Nativity, 1225 Alta Vista St., Dubuque. Msgr. James Miller will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Calvary…
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