Matthew P. “Matt” Gasper Sr., age 79, of Dubuque, was called home suddenly at 2:09 p.m., on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital.  Because of the unprecedented conditions in our country right now due to the COVID-19 virus, private family services will be held at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street. The…
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Elinor Mae Ruden, 90, of Dubuque, IA passed away Thursday April 2, 2020 at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center. Due to current restrictions, a private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Key West with burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family requests that you be with them through thought and…
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Christopher John Herrig, 28, of Dubuque, earned his wings into Heaven early Monday morning, March 30, 2020 at home where he was surrounded by family, after enduring a year and a half of treatment for Ewing’s Sarcoma of the bone with utmost strength, courage and no complaint. In memory of Chris, a celebration of his life will…
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Norma L. Lynch, 78, wife of Jerry Lynch, of Bernard, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 29th, 2020 at Stonehill Care Center. Private family Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Family Church, New Melleray followed by burial in the church cemetery. A public mass and visitation will be held at a later date.…
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Janice Lee Lampers, 82, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on March 28, 2020 at Stonehill Care Center. Private family burial will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Public visitation and funeral mass will be held at a later date with times to be announced by Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Janice was…
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Richard H. “Dick” Carroll, 74, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at home surrounded by his family after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time. A…
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John C. Andresen, 81, of Dubuque, died Friday, April 3, 2020, at the Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. Our dear husband, dad and grandpa deserves a beautiful tribute. However, in this unknown time with the COVID-19 pandemic, having a public visitation is not possible. Please be with us in prayer.  A celebration of his life…
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Jean R. Schwendinger, age 79 of Dubuque, Iowa, completed her earthly journey on April 2, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services in Dubuque.  To honor Jean’s life, a private family service is being held.  Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jean’s family. Jean was born…
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Lois J. Mareske, 91, of Dubuque died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Luther Manor. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. The Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road is entrusted with arrangements. Lois was born on February 3, 1929 in Burlington, Iowa the daughter of George and…
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Mable L. (Wood) Boelk, 88, of Dubuque was called to her heavenly home on March 28, 2020 at Care Initiatives Dubuque Specialty Care. In accordance with state and federal guidance on gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public service at this time. Memorial services will be held at a…
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