Samuel J. “Sam” Parkin, age 64 of Peosta, Iowa, completed his earthly journey on May 1, 2020 at UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.  To honor Sam’s life, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at the Cathedral of St. Raphael Church, 231 Bluff Street in…
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Sister Dorothy Feehan, BVM (Agnes Cecile), 93, of 1130 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Caritas Center. Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2020. The Virtual Visitation will be from 10:30-10:45 a.m., followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial is in…
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Sister Carolyn Farrell, BVM, (Lester), 85, of 1150 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Marian Hall. Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020.  A virtual visitation will be from 10:30-10:45 a.m. and followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial is in…
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Mary Lou Thomas, 80, of Dyersville passed away peacefully Monday, June 15, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2020, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville. Visitation will continue Saturday, June 20, from 8:30 – 9:30 at Kramer…
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James A. “Jim” Baker, 92, of Asbury, Iowa died Monday, June 15, 2020, at his home. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road. Please respect our current social distancing requirements. If you are not feeling well…
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James “Jim” W. Heim, 59, of Rockford, IL passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020. He was born November 17, 1960 in Dubuque, IA the son of Irma (Wand) and Kenneth Heim. James attended Wahlert Catholic High School graduating in 1979 and chose Loras College, his field of specialty in the languages of Greek, Latin, Spanish,…
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Stephen Lee Miller, 63, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020, from injuries received in a tractor accident. A public graveside service and burial celebrating Stephen’s life will be held at 11 A.M., Thursday, June 18, 2020 at East Iron Hill Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa. A public memorial visitation will take place…
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Carol M. (Reavell) Bechen, age 57, of Dubuque, passed away at her home after a long 7 ½ year battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving husband and son.  To celebrate Carol’s life, private family services will be held with Rev. Stephen J. Rosonke officiating.  Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. …
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Austin W. Parrott, 93, of rural Elizabeth, IL, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Galena-Stauss Senior Care Community. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the Zion Presbyterian Cemetery, Schapville, IL, with Pastor Dottie Morizzo officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday…
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Vernon Francis “Vern” Leick, 86, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Hawkeye Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church with Rev. Steven Garner officiating. Family and friends may visit after 10:00 a.m. at the church…
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