The moon rose on Kay F. Barfels life on February 2, 2026, at home. She lives on in our memories, stories, and hearts. A private family burial will be at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque. Those who want to come talk or laugh with Mama Kay may find her (near Stacey) overlooking the Mississippi at Linwood…
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Dale E. Schmidt, 94, of Baldwin, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at home. Dale Edwin Schmidt was born on March 4, 1931, at home near Hickory Grove Cemetery, rural Monmouth, Iowa, to Raymond John and Neta (Bickford) Schmidt.  He was delivered by his grandmother, Florence Bickford, who was a well-known midwife…
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Mary Jo Vrotsos, age 75, of LaMotte, Iowa, passed away on January 30, 2026, at home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Mary Jo was born on May 22, 1950, in…
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Lois E. Hancock, 87, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully on January 31st, 2026, at Bethany Home following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Family and friends are invited to attend visitation from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday, February 6, 2026, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be…
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Gerald “Jerry” F. Marshall, age 80, of Bellevue, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 1, 2026. A Funeral Mass celebrating Jerry’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue. A Wake Service will be at 2:30 p.m. with visitation to follow from 3:00-7:00 p.m.…
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Paul N. Talsma, resident of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed peacefully on January 29, 2026. Paul entered this world on Easter Sunday, April 13, 1941, surrounded by love with little to no fanfare. He chose to depart this world in the same manner. He had a love of nature, sailing, music and family. Adventurous at heart, he…
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Richard L. “Dick” Ostert, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, at his home in rural Maquoketa, Iowa. Born on April 3, 1935, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Louis and Beulah (Dague) Ostert, Dick’s life was a testament to his dedication…
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Gerald G. “Zeke” Yarolem Sr. 87, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, January 30, 2026, at home. Gerald Gene Yarolem Sr was born on May 24, 1938, in rural Canton, Iowa, to Charles and Blanche Alberta (Bickford) Yarolem. Gerald grew up in the Canton area and was a graduate of Onslow High School.…
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Jane C. Barthell was born Dorothy Jane Chambers to Harry E. and Grace (Dinzy) Chambers in Dubuque, Iowa on August 1, 1929. She passed away on February 1, 2026, at Gables Care Center of Boutwell’s Landing, Oak Park Heights, MN and in the care of Lakeview Hospice, Stillwater, MN. Jane grew up in the Congregational…
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