Kelly Jean Sullivan Soley, 69 of Dubuque, died from stroke complications at Finley Hospital on Saturday, October 15, 2022, just two days shy of her 70th birthday. Born October 17, 1952, in Savanna, Illinois, the fifth of eight children of Roger and Joan (Kerr) Sullivan. She came from a family of small-town merchants and teachers and…
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David John McLaughlin, 75, of Dubuque, died Monday, October 17, 2022, at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Church of the Resurrection. The Mass of Christian Burial for Dave will be 10:30 am Friday, October 21, 2022, at Church of the Resurrection…
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In the early morning hours of Saturday, October 15, Thaddeus L. Anderson answered his final call to be with our Lord. Thad, devoted husband, father, son, brother, friend, and mentor to many, will be deeply missed. For the past 29 years, he served as a physician and partner at Dubuque Obstetrics and Gynecology. He was…
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Joan Irene Benson, 87, of Galena, IL passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, Friday, October 21, 2022, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Galena, and where friends may call after 10:30 AM until the time of mass. Visitation will be held…
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Sharyn Lee “Sherri” Gieseman, 75, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Mercy One, Dubuque following a sudden illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Church in Dubuque, with Rev. Steven Rosonke officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West,…
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Janet Lee Checker, 80 of Galena, IL passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 3 PM, Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the Galena Center for the Arts, 971 Gear Street, Galena. We look forward to seeing you there. The…
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Wanda M. Luebke, 98 of Galena, IL passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community. The funeral service will be held at Noon, Monday, October 24, 2022, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena where friends may call after 10 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery,…
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Arletta E. Maeder, 96, of Galena, IL peacefully passed away on October 16, 2022. At Arletta’s request, there will be no visitation, but a private family graveside service will be held later. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. Arletta, the middle child of Ross and Iona (Ehredt) Potter, was born at home…
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Patricia Ann “Pat” Hanten, 82, of Dubuque, passed away Tuesday, October 11, at Hawkeye Care Center. To celebrate Pat’s life, a Farewell Toast Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 22,  at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque. Interment will be at…
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Joan “JoAnne” N.  Schaal, 87, was promoted to glory on October 11, 2022. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 22, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road., and will be live-streamed at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 3 p.m.…
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