With hearts full of cherished memories and a profound sense of gratitude, we announce the passing of George William Holland. He left this world on December 31, 2024 to embrace the next chapter of life’s adventure with Jesus. George was born to the parents of Albert and Leona (Mahler) Holland on November 25, 1951 in…
Read more

Richard G. Luchsinger passed away at home unexpectedly on Friday, December 27, 2024. Richard “Rich” was born on September 15, 1943, in Dubuque, son of Raymond and Angeline (Nacos) Luchsinger in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 12:15 pm Monday, January 6, 2025 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.…
Read more

Janice J. Bell, 66, of Savanna, Illinois, and formerly of Maquoketa, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Janice Joetta Summers was born on October 16, 1958 in Zelma, Missouri, to Avery and Eula (Peters) Summers.  She was a graduate of Zelma High School and then attended…
Read more

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald Lee Berner, who left us peacefully on December 26, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 87. Born on July 26, 1937, in Toronto, Iowa, Jerry spent his early years on the family farm and attended grade school in Lost Nation, Iowa,…
Read more

Gerald J. “Jerry” Millwright, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in rural LaMotte, Iowa, on December 31, 2024. Born in Maquoketa, Iowa, on January 25, 1941, to Harold and Marjorie (Coleman) Millwright, Jerry’s life was marked by his dedication to his family, his work, and his community.…
Read more

John W. Vonderhaar, 84, of New Vienna, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation for John will be held from Noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa where a prayer service…
Read more

James “Jim” Erpelding, 82, of Asbury, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. The Mass of Christian Burial for Jim will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday,…
Read more

John Edward Vesely, age 74, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2024, while visiting family in Portland, Maine.  He was surrounded by his loving wife, Gerri, and their three sons. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5th at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with…
Read more

Robert L. Devine, 79, of Dubuque, Iowa and formerly of Bernard, Iowa, died Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Oak Park Place in Dubuque, Iowa. The family will greet friends and relatives from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fillmore, Iowa, where a mass of Christian burial…
Read more

Sister Rose Marie Lorentzen, BVM, (St. Carol), 89, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Friday, December 20, 2024. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. Sharing of Memories will be at 9:30 a.m., followed…
Read more