Darlene D. McDonald, 84, of Dubuque, died Thursday, March 19, 2020, at the Hawkeye Care Center in Dubuque. Our dear wife, mom and grandma 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 Resurrection…
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William R. “Bill” Hayes, 64, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. A private family graveside service and burial will take place on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Esgate Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa. A celebration of his life is pending at this time and…
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Casey J. Welter, 35, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in Platteville. A public Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. A private family service will be held. Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cuba City is assisting the family. Casey was born on April 8, 1984, in…
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Timothy R. “Tim” Harkness, age 67, of Dubuque, was called home unexpectedly at 9:08 p.m., on Tuesday, March 17, 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 family…
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Ruth Cords Potter, 98, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the Eagle Point Place in Dubuque. Per Ruth’s request, there will be no services. Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is caring for Ruth. Condolences can be left by visiting Ruth’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Paul W. Reichen, 79, of Crestridge Care Facility, formerly of Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Crestridge. Military services will be held at a later date due to the cancellation of all funerals because of the Coronavirus. Paul proudly served the United States his entire life. He served in the Navy from 1960…
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Clare Ann Baldwin, 83, of Hale, Iowa, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at her home. A celebration of her life is pending at this time and will be announced at a future date. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster which includes mass gatherings: Social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational,…
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Wilma A. Taylor, 95, of Wyoming, Iowa, died on March 16, 2020, at Anamosa Care Center. A private family graveside service will take place on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Buckhorn Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.  A celebration of her life is pending at this time and will be announced at a future date. (Iowa Governor…
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Vivian Irene Cramer, 97, of Asbury, Iowa, formerly of Manchester, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque. She was born on February 4, 1923, in Manchester, the daughter of Vern and Blanche (Wilson) Hamblin.  Vivian was raised in Manchester and was a 1940 graduate of Manchester High School. She then…
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