With profound sadness, we announce the death of Connie Beth Plowman, 72, a loving and devoted mother and friend to all the lives she touched, on March 25, 2026, in Dubuque IA.  Connie passed away peacefully at home with family by her side. Connie was born on November 5, 1953, in Dubuque, IA, a daughter…
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Trisha Lynn Brookins, 46 of Dubuque went home to Jesus on April 15, 2026. A prayer service will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, April 24 at the St. Raphael Cathedral in Dubuque. A wake will follow from 3pm – 7:30 pm.  There will be a final visitation on Saturday April 25 from 9…
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Richard D. “Dick” Kokemiller, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026 at the age of 92, after a long life of quiet kindness, hard work, and generosity. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 10:45 am Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Funeral Service for Dick will be 11:00…
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Jean M. Kramer, 90, of Farley, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Unity Point Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2026 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, where a wake service will be held at 2:30 p.m., and the…
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Madonna Miller, 75, of Waterloo, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 29, 1950, in Dubuque, the daughter of Lester and Marion (Burnett) Miller. She worked as a housekeeper for many years, showcasing her dedication and love to helping others. Madonna is survived by her sister, Loretta…
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Sue Ann Galle, 79, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on April 19, 2026, at Ennoble Nursing Home. A wake service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, followed by a visitation from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A Mass of Christian Burial…
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Sister Margaret “Maggie” A. McGinn, BVM, (Daniel Anne), 91, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Mount Carmel Bluffs, Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation and Rite of Committal for natural burial were held Friday, April 17, 2026. Burial was in the Mount Carmel cemetery. Sharing of Memories and a memorial Mass will be Thursday, April 30, 2026. Sharing…
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Bernice “Bernie” Brandel passed away April 18, 2026. She is now flying free, joining her husband, Dewey, in the great beyond. Alzheimer’s is a cruel disease which stole so much from her. But her legacy will always reflect the warmness and devotion she embodied in her healthier years. Private family services will be held at…
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Charles “Chuck” DuBord, 89, of Galena, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at home in Galena. A gathering will be held from 5 to 7:30 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena. Burial will be held at a later date. Military honors will be presented at 7:30 PM by…
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Clint Joseph Sharkey Jr., 35, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on April 16, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. Following the visitation, a funeral service with full military honors will…
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