Thomas J. “Tom” Carpender 73 of Dubuque passed away Saturday March 21, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center. Private services and burial will be at Linwood Cemetery. The Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Tom was born on March 10, 1947 in Dubuque the son of William and Mildred (Hahn) Carpender. He…
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JoAnn Davidson, 86, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at the Grand Meadows in Asbury. Our dear mom and grandma (Monga) 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. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery…
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Larry T. Steines, 68, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at the Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque. During this time of uncertainty, a public visitation and funeral is not possible. Please be with us in prayer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Parish – Holy Ghost Catholic Church.  Burial will…
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Liam J. Ziegenfuss was born on July 30, 2018 at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, and departed peacefully on March 28, 2020, at home in the loving arms of his mother. During his time here on earth Liam touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Liam was always content cuddling…
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Judy K. (Sargent) Schmitt, age 60, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 4:30 p.m., on Monday, March 30, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving family. 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.…
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Linda J. Cook, age 72 of Galena, Illinois, completed her earthly journey on March 27, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Linda’s life, a private family service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Linda’s family. Linda was born in 1947 in the city of Chicago.  She was the oldest…
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Shirley A. (Wedergren) Merrihew, age 88, of Dubuque, was called home peacefully at 1:56 p.m., on Monday, March 30, 2020, at Stonehill Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. 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…
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Lorna Mae Ellis, 85, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. She was born on December 23, 1934, in Martelle, the daughter of William and Ida (Ketelsen) Prull. She was raised in Martelle and was a 1952 graduate of Martelle High School. Lorna then attended…
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Donald C. Linden, 93, of Dubuque, beloved father, grandfather and friend, returned to his Lord and Savior on March 29, 2020 at Luther Manor nursing home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our dear father deserves a beautiful tribute. However, in this unknown time of the COVID-19 pandemic, having a public visitation and funeral is not possible. Please…
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Virginia Alba Fessler, wife of Deacon Raymond F. Fessler (deceased), formerly of Dubuque, surrounded by her family, peacefully passed away in her Florida home on March 28, 2020. We had the pleasure of celebrating Gyne at her 100th birthday party in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Our dear mom and grandma deserves a beautiful tribute. However, in…
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