John Joseph O’Connell Jr., (aka “Poppo,” “Loco Rojo,” “Red”) always played the cards he was dealt and on Saturday, February 18, 2023, he played his final hand. John was born in Chicago on February 21, 1939, to John and Mary (Boyle) O’Connell.  Setting a life-long trend, young John worked hard, and played even harder, including flashing…
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Richard “Dick” Tigges, 80, of Sherrill, died Thursday, February 23, 2023 at home. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory, and from 9:00 am until 9:45 am on Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dubuque. The Funeral Service…
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Stella F. (Brimeyer) Hefel, age 93, of North Buena Vista, passed away peacefully at 7:07 a.m., on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, with her loving family by her side.  To honor Stella’s life, family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street,…
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Carl (Andy) R. Noel, 93 of Dubuque, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa after a recent illness. He had been a resident of Stonehill Nursing home since 2019. In keeping with his wishes, a short visitation will be held from 8:45a.m.-9:45a.m., Monday, February 27, 2023 at…
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William “Bill” Reda, 90, of Galena, IL passed away on February 22, 2023.  Beloved husband of Beverly Coffey and loving husband of the late Virginia Reda. Devoted father of Beverley and Michael (Kimberly) Reda; dear grandfather of Brandon and Stephanie Reda.  A funeral service will be held at Noon, Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the…
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Rita M. Glasgow, 89, of Galena, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community, Galena surrounded by her family.  A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Galena where friends may gather after 10:30 AM until the time of mass. Visitation…
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Margaret J. Saam, 74, of Galena, IL passed away on February 22, 2023.  A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, on Monday, February 27, 2023, at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Galena where friends may gather after 10 AM until the time of mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Furlong Funeral…
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Raymond J. “Ray” Fisher, Jr., age 72, of Viroqua, WI, completed his earthly journey on February 20, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, IA.  To honor Ray’s life, a private family service will be held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Raymond’s family. Raymond was born on February 26, 1950,…
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene F. Schmidt, 94, of Dubuque, Iowa, on January 10, 2023.  He lived a long, happy life and was well loved by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, scores of nieces and nephews and lifelong friends. Eugene (Gene) was born on March 27, 1928 to Alphonse…
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Ursula A. Onken, 84, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on Friday February 17, 2023 at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa with her loving husband by her side. According to Ursula’s wishes, no public visitation or service will be held. Leonard Funeral & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, is assisting the family.…
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