Arnieta M. “Neat” Erickson age 92, of Dubuque, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Stonehill Health Center surrounded by her loving family.  To celebrate Neat’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be…
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Donald Bruce Puccio, 83, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on January 8, 2026, at UnityPoint – Finley Hospital in Dubuque. Friends and family may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on…
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Mary L. Urbain, 64 of Farley, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at her home in Farley, Iowa, surrounded by her family. Visitation for Mary will be held from 4 to 8 pm., Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at…
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James R. Badger, 84, of Dubuque, died Friday, January 9, 2026. Visitation will be from 9:00 am Monday, January 12, 2026 at Church of the Resurrection until 10:45 am. The Mass of Christian Burial for James will be 11:00 am Monday, January 12, 2026, at Church of the Resurrection with Father Phil Gibbs as the…
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Geoffrey S. “Geoff” Yager, age 66, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey suddenly on January 2, 2026.  To honor Geoff’s life, a private family service will be held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Geoff’s family. Geoff was born on September 1, 1959, in Dubuque, IA, a son to Ivan and Eileen (Holtzman)…
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Roger A. Higgins, age 79, of East Dubuque, IL, completed his earthly journey on January 5, 2026, at Ennoble Manor in Dubuque while surrounded by his loving family.   To honor Roger’s life, a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at R Place, 292 Sinsinawa Avenue in East Dubuque.  The Tri-State…
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Gerald J. “Jerry” Hayden, age 91, of Platteville, WI, completed his earthly journey on January 7, 2026, at Sienna Crest Assisted Living in Platteville.  To honor Jerry’s life, a private family service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jerry’s family. Jerry was born on October 25, 1934, in Platteville, WI, a…
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Phyllis A. Emmons, 87, of Monticello, Iowa and formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, surrounded by her family. Per her request there will be no public services at this time.  A celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Chicago,…
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Pattie Jean Gallwas (also known as Mom, Pattie-Cake, Nana, and Grandma to her grandchildren), a woman of boundless curiosity and unwavering spirit, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at the age of 89 in Galena, IL. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family. She was born on October 24, 1936, to…
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Katherine S. Clancy, 67, of Epworth, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and  family on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at MercyOne in Dubuque, Iowa. A Celebration of Life and Private Burial in Highview cemetery for Katherine will be held at a later date. She was born February 7, 1958, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of…
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