Richarda “Ricky” Ertmer, 49, of Preston, Iowa, and formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday morning, October 27, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. A gathering of family and friends celebrating “Ricky’s” life will be held at 10 A.M. on Halloween (her favorite holiday) Sunday, October 31,…
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William M. “Bill” Gehrts, 67, of Galena, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at MercyOne, surrounded by his wife and children. Bill was born September 29, 1954 in Cedar Rapids, IA to William and Evelyn (Phillips) Gehrts. Bill grew up in Galena, IL and spent his entire life living in the town he loved so…
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Jeanne Weydert, 78, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at the UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque. A prayer service will be held at 4:00 pm Friday, October 29, 2021, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory followed by visitation until 7:00 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial for Jeanne will be 10:00…
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Matthew J. Shimon, 44, of Dubuque died Wednesday, October 20, 2021.  Visitation will be from 11 to 2 pm Saturday, October 30, at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home, 2659 Kennedy Road followed by sharing of music and memories at 2 pm.  Burial will be at a later date in Gilmore City, Iowa. Matthew…
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Michelle Ann McVay, 49, of Dubuque, died Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. Visitation will be 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Monday, November 1, 2021 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Mass of Christian Burial for Michelle will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Holy Spirit…
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John D. Cooke, III of Galena, IL died Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Dubuque, IA after a brief illness. A memorial service is planned for 1 PM, Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, 100 Carol-don Court, Galena, IL 815-777-9122, with family welcoming friends and guests from 11 AM until the time of…
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Jeric Cavanagh Clark, 28, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, in Dubuque. He was born on February 2, 1993, in Iowa City, the son of Danielle Clark. He was raised and educated in Epworth and was a 2011 graduate of Western Dubuque High School. After his graduation, Jeric worked for his…
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Joseph W. “Joe” Sutter, 91, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 29, 2021 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery, where military honors will be…
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Sandra M. “Sandy” (Glab) Steadman, age 70, of Dubuque, passed away at 11:11 p.m., on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  To celebrate Sandy’s life, family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where…
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Raymond J. “Whitey” Roussel, 94, of Dubuque, died on Monday, October 25, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Private family services will be held. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road is entrusted with arrangements. Raymond was born on October 18, 1927, in La Motte, Iowa, the son of…
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