Virginia “Dinny” Young, 91, of rural Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center, Maquoketa. Virginia Lorraine Hoerschelman was born on July 10, 1933, to Carl John and Ethelyn Beth (Bowman) Hoerschelman.  She graduated 3rd in her class from Maquoketa High School in 1951.  She worked at…
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Sister Edissa Mary Szczepanksi, BVM, 91, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Visitation will be from 9-9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. Sharing of Memories will be at 9: 30 a.m. followed immediately by the Mass…
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Nancy Lee Borchers, age 81, of Asbury, IA, completed her earthly journey on April 27, 2025, at home with her loving husband of 60 years, Jack, by her side.  To honor Nancy’s life, a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Grand View Methodist Church, 3342 John Wesley…
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Barbara S. Dague, age 83, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Sabula, Clinton and Maquoketa, completed her earthly journey on April 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Barb, a Celebration of Life will be held on May 17, 2025, at Boyer Hall, Jackson Co. Fairgrounds, Maquoketa.  A private family graveside service will be…
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Betty Ann (Frank) Gonner, 91, formerly of Springbrook and Andrew, passed away April 29, 2025, at Mill Valley Care Center, Bellevue, Iowa. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2025, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Springbrook.  Visitation will be 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2025,…
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DiAnn K. Bowman-Portz (78) formerly of East Dubuque, IL passed away peacefully on Monday April 28, 2025, at Harmony Dubuque. IA. Visitation will be from 4:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday May 7, 2025, at the Miller Funeral home in East Dubuque.  Viewing will also be available from 9:45am -10:15am prior to a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am…
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Shirley Jean (Ahl) Bendixen, 92, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, in Dubuque, Iowa. Born August 23, 1932, in Toronto, Iowa.  Shirley lived a life marked by dedication to her profession, her family and her community. A proud graduate of Lost Nation High School’s Class of 1950, Shirley pursued further education at UNI Iowa…
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Sister Susan Rink, BVM (Michaela), 97, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Dr., Dubuque, Iowa, died Sunday, April 27, 2025. Visitation will be from 9-9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. Sharing of Memories will be at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by the Mass of…
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Veronica M. Bender, 96, of Dubuque, died peacefully Saturday, April 26, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 3, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Rev. Mark Ressler officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Saturday at the church. Private entombment will be in…
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Juanita Dawn Steichen (Connor) passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by love, her hair looking beautiful and her signature feather in place—just the way she would’ve wanted. In her final days, she was surrounded by her beloved children, grandchildren, and her cherished sister Cassie, celebrating the joyful engagement of her granddaughter Casey to Daniel…
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