John R. Sjobakken, age 75, lost his 2 ½ year battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  To celebrate John’s life, family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  To…
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James (Jim) H. Herron, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 1, 2021. The son of Donald D. and Marjorie A. (Corson) Herron, James was born in Waterloo, Iowa, on July 11, 1935. He moved to Dubuque with his family in October 1947 and graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1953. Following…
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Richard “Rick” Neil Reinhardt, 66, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center. A Celebration of Life for Rick will be held from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Denny’s Lux Club, 3050 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001. Richard was born June 19, 1954, in Fond du…
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Keith E. Kelly, 74, of Dubuque passed away Monday May 31, 2021, at UnityPoint, Finley Hospital. Funeral services will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road, with Rhonda Pope officiating. Military Honors will follow the service by the Dubuque Marine Corps League and the…
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George Brandel Jr., 85, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Luther Manor in Dubuque. The Funeral Service for George will be 10:30 AM Friday, June 4, 2021, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Deacon John Stierman officiating. Visitation will be held before the service from 9:30 AM until…
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Carol Ann Fondell, 58, of Dubuque, IA died on Saturday, May 29 at Sunnycrest Manor following a courageous battle with cancer. Friends and relatives are invited to a Celebration of Carol’s life from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 4 at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2959 J.F. Kennedy Road.…
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Loras J. McLaughlin, 85, of Maquoketa, Iowa, beloved husband, father, and grandfather entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Maquoketa Care Center.  He spent the last 2½ years at the care center, unable to return home due to many medical conditions and complications. A funeral mass celebrating his life will be held…
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Denny “Mibs” Miller, age 78, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 29, 2021 surrounded by his family. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 2215 Windsor Ave.,  on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Steven Garner officiating. To celebrate Denny’s life, visitation…
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Jean Elizabeth Miner, 86, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on May 30th, 2021, at home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Family and friends may gather after 9:00 a.m. Thursday at the church until time of service. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.…
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Sister Mary Jo Leifker, PBVM, formerly Sister Joseph Mary Leifker, 97, died on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the Sisters of the Presentation Motherhouse (Mount Loretto), 2360 Carter Road.  Private visitation and funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Sacred Heart Chapel, Sisters of the Presentation. Sister Mary Jo has chosen…
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