Obituaries Archive

Eugene H. Cliff

Eugene (Gene) Henry Cliff, age 89, of Dubuque, IA completed his earthly journey on June 21, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Grand View Methodist Church, 3342 John Wesley Dr in Dubuque, IA, with a visitation starting at 9:00 a.m. The service will also be live-streamed at www.grandviewdubuque.org. Private interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster, WI at a later date. Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Gene’s family.

Gene was born on February 1, 1937, on the family farm in Bloomington Township, WI to John Thomas Cliff and Wilma Elizabeth (Croft) Cliff. He graduated from Bloomington High School and attended La Crosse Vocational School (now known as Western Technical College) in La Crosse, WI. Gene then worked for Allis Chalmers in West Allis, WI and Decorated Metals in Prairie du Chien, WI before getting hired at John Deere Dubuque Works in Dubuque, IA. He retired from John Deere after 36 years in 1995.

Gene was united in marriage to his soul-mate, Deanna I. McGill, on May 19, 1962, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, WI. The couple settled in Dubuque where they started their family. They had six children together. Gene and Dee were married for 58 wonderful years before Dee’s passing.

Gene’s few words were oftentimes either witty or wise, and sometimes both. He treasured spending time with his children and grandchildren as well as with extended family. You could frequently find him tinkering in his workshop on a woodworking or mechanical project. Gene was generous and always willing to lend a hand to whoever needed it.

Gene was strong and resilient, surviving two separate cancer diagnoses and graduated from hospice care twice before his most recent admittance.  He frequently said the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque gave him excellent care and attention, which he appreciated greatly.

Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Dee; his parents, John and Wilma; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Edna and David McGill; his brother, Carson Cliff; his sister-in-law Marcella Cliff; and his brother-in-law, Thomas Murray.

Surviving to honor his memory are his children: Barbara Cliff of Dubuque, IA; Sandra Cliff of Reedsburg, WI; Brian Cliff of Madison, WI; Gary (Lea) Cliff of Marion, IA; Laura Cliff of Palo, IA; and Teresa (Tim) Dalsing of Grinnell, IA; his grandchildren: Kelly Cliff, Rylee Cliff, Jillian Cliff, Samantha Dalsing (Brandon King), Megan Dalsing, Scott Dalsing, and Owen Dalsing; and his sister, Norma Murray of Worthington, OH. He is also survived by three sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, and in loving memory of Eugene H. Cliff, cards, memorials, and other expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family. Donations will be generously distributed among Gene’s favorite charities.

Online condolences may be shared with Gene’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com

Gerald F. Placke

Gerald F. “Gerry” Placke, 88, of East Troy, WI., formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at his home in East Troy, under the care of Hospice.

Private family graveside service will be Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Gerry was born on February 10, 1938, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Francis F. and Calista A. (Riesselman) Placke. He was a graduate of East Dubuque High School.

Gerry was a retired tool and die engineer having worked for over 54 years in the trade.

Surviving is his wife, Lana Placke; his children, Julie Placke of Viera, Florida, Jill (Frank) Fellenz of Amarillo, TX, Robert (Natalie) Placke of Lake Geneva, WI, and Katherine (Dean) Baumbach of Williams Bay, WI; grandchildren, Nicole, Jared, Brock, Shane, Shawn and Riley; great-grandchildren, Ivy and Wilder; his sister, Lynne Juergens of Dubuque, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Calista Placke and children, Jean and James.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com©

Bruce Y. Scott III

Bruce Y. Scott III, 65, was called home to heaven on June 22, 2026 at home. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church followed by the funeral service Saturday at 11 a.m. Committal will be in Asbury Cemetery where military rites will be accorded.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years Ann (Mahnke) Scott,  two children David Scott and Rachel (Patrick) Courtney, grandsons Paul, Andrew, and Sam Courtney, a sister Cheryl Matson and in -laws James (Kristi) Mahnke and Kate Thomas. Bruce was an uncle to Julie (Kevin) Browning, Elaine (Robbie) Burnett,  Donna (Lawrence) Johnson,  Jonathon Mahnke and Anna (John) Greene and son in law to Richard ( Joyce) Mahnke.  Ten great nieces and nephews also survive him.

Bruce was born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, a Pittsburgh borough,  to Cecelia & Bruce Young Scott Jr. He was baptized on August 28, 1960, at St. Johns in Wilkinsburg, PA.

Bruce’s adolescence overlapped with a pinnacle of Pittsburgh’s professional sports success; the Pirates and Steelers both won multiple championships in the 1970s. Bruce, like so many other members of the Pittsburgh diaspora, carried this piece of his hometown with him wherever he lived.

Bruce married Ann Mahnke on September 12, 1987, in Dubuque, Iowa. He took his Bachelors degree from the University of Pittsburgh and his Masters from Boston University. Bruce met his future wife at Pennsylvania State University while they were both doing post graduate work. Their relationship started with a view through a doorlite window that confirmed Bruce was taller than Ann and his earthly life ended with Bruce looking out over the valley, through a window in the home he built, to accommodate the height of their tall family.

Bruce was confirmed in his faith in November 1988 at Messiah Lutheran, Valdosta, GA. He started his career in the United States Air Force Weather Service. After defeating Communism in Europe, one forecast at a time, Bruce volunteered for another cold war and moved to Dubuque Iowa to eventually work for a snowplow manufacturing firm. There he worked as a software developer combining his engineering mindset with a skillset to solve problems.

Bruce retired June 2025 from Henderson Products, Manchester, IA. He was a lifelong problem solver who could fix anything. Bruce entered retirement with a desire to spend time with his grandsons and pursue his interests in automobiles and bicycling.  Bruce was a faithful member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and faithfully served in various leadership positions.

He is preceded in death by his parents, mother in law Clo Ann Mahnke and brother in law Robert Matson.

A sincere thanks to the staff at UPH Finley 5 Med/ Surg, University of Iowa Oncology, Hospice of Dubuque, and the Our Redeemer Church Family.

Memorials may be given to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church or National Alliance on Mental Illness  (NAMI) of Dubuque.

Lynne Calma Santiago

Lynne Calma Santiago, 70, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

A prayer service will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday June 28, 2026 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory followed by visitation until 4:00 pm.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Lynne will be at 10:30 am on Monday, June 29, 2026 at Church of the Resurrection with Father Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Lynne’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.

Marcia Lu Huemoeller

Marcia Lu Huemoeller, 84, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Cross Plains, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Grand Meadows in Asbury, IA.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

Marcia was born on July 23, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, IA, the daughter of Daryl and Ramona (Shipley) Pendergraft. She graduated in 1959, from Teacher’s College High School in Cedar Falls, IA, she would go on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 1969, and her master’s degree from Iowa State University in 1981.

Marcia had a long and passionate career with Head Start beginning in 1974, in Waterloo, IA.  She is remembered as a visionary who developed the largest Head Start and Early Childhood Program in Wisconsin. She developed numerous programs that reached homeless and underserved communities, and she spearheaded a partnership with the school district to provide 4K to preschoolers. She was a true advocate for children and families. She later moved to Northeast Iowa to direct centers in Dubuque, Delaware, and Jackson counties. In 1986, Marcia became the Executive Director of Dane County Parent Council in Madison, WI, until her retirement in 2012.

After retiring Marcia could most often be found in her yard, where she spent countless hours planting flowers, trimming branches, pulling weeds, feeding the birds, and chasing off the squirrels. She loved being outdoors almost as much as she loved her big dogs, who were more like roommates than pets. She took them on long walks, sneaked them bites of steak, and held lengthy conversations with them about proper etiquette.

Although her son Scott and his family lived in the Kansas City area, Marcia called weekly for family updates. Once she discovered FaceTime, those calls became even more frequent. She cherished traveling with Scott’s family to Florida, Colorado, California, and many other places. She also made the long drive to Kansas with her dogs in tow, often staying a week or more to soak up time with her grandchildren, Taylor and Nick. Christmas will never be the same without seeing Grammy sitting there with a bow on her head.

Marcia loved to laugh, play games, talk about life, current events, and learn about the world. Most of all, she loved simply spending time with her family and friends, whether doing something special or nothing at all. She was also the biggest Wisconsin Badger’s football fan, holding season tickets and making all the games. She will be deeply missed by so many.

She is survived by her daughter, Ann (David) Snodgrass of Dubuque; son, Scott (Christie) Rogers of Shawnee, KS; grandchildren: Amanda Snodgrass-Brooks, Zach Furguson, Taylor (Hunter) Roberts and Nicholas Rogers; five great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Pendergraft of Mt Horeb, WI; along with many dear friends, and her furry companion Barkley.

Marcia is preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Grand Meadows for their amazing care and compassion for Marcia.

Vada M. Waites

Vada M. Waites, 91, of Dubuque, IA and formerly Galena, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Stonehill Health Care Center, Dubuque. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena, IL. Burial will be in St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery, in Galena. Friends may call from 5 to 7 PM, on Wednesday, July, 1, 2026, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel.

She was born May 1, 1935, in Thomson, IL the daughter of Charles and Lenna (Rice) Spencer. Vada was a graduate of Thomson High School. On July 31, 1954, she married the love of her life, Dr. Frank Waites, in Benton Harbor, MI. Together they built a life centered on service, family, and lasting friendships. She enjoyed many hobbies and interests throughout her life, including genealogy, sewing, knitting, ceramics, and singing at church with her daughters. She found great joy in preserving family history, creating beautiful handmade items, and sharing her faith through music. Vada will be remembered for her devotion to family, faith, and community. A dedicated community volunteer and leader, she was actively involved in numerous organizations. Vada was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and served as Regent in Jo Daviess County. She also served as president of the Hospital Auxiliary and was a member of Altar and Rosary and Fort Nightly of Galena. Her commitment to service touched countless lives and left a lasting impact on her community.

Vada is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Bill) Smith and Pamela (Rick) Hillard; grandchildren Rebecca (Melanie) Diercks, Matthew (Mandy) Diercks, Michelle (Nate) Sproule, and Michael Smith; great-grandchildren Ashton and Alex Sproule, Franklin and Ellie, Caleb and Charlie Diercks; three sisters, Pat, Joyce, and Bonnie; as well as many beloved nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; four sisters; and two brothers.

Vada will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, strong faith, devotion to family, and dedication to serving others. Her legacy lives on through the many lives she touched and the family she cherished so deeply.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stonehill Health Center or Hospice of Dubuque in memory of Vada. Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

Yvonne M. Klaas

Yvonne M. Klaas, 89, of Dubuque, IA, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at Luther Manor in Dubuque.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. A prayer service will be held at 1:45 p.m. A private burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

Yvonne was born on October 1, 1936, in Maquoketa, IA, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Wilming) Goffinet. She married Herbert Klaas on September 7, 1956, he preceded her in death on July 5, 1992.

She always enjoyed the family gatherings throughout the years, traveling, dining out, and most of all listening to her Chicago Cubs games.

Yvonne is survived by her children, Carolyn Klaas of Dubuque, Susan (Robert) Biddle of East Dubuque, Deborah Ruden of Dubuque, and Paul Klaas of Tracy, CA; grandchildren: Chad ( Shannon Walsh) Kammerude, Justin (Trisha Reichenbach) Kammerude, Amanda Ruden and T.J. (Brandy) Ruden; eight great grandchildren; one great- great grandchild; siblings: Doris (Joe) Hoffman, Bernita (Joe “Butch”) Maas, and Burt (Pam) Goffinet; sisters-in-law: Beverly Goffinet, Mary Klaas, and Ann Klaas.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert; her parents; sons-in-law: Timothy Ruden and Steve Kammerude; brothers: Milton Goffinet, Glen (Darlene) Goffinet, and Melvin (Joanie) Goffinet; siblings-in-law: Gloria Klaas and Virginia Nelson.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.

Lois M. Cipalo

Lois Marquerite (Philippi) Cipalo, 91, passed into our Lord’s arms on June 21, 2026 at Hawkeye Care Facility in Dubuque, Iowa.

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Onalee Keeney

Onalee Keeney, 94, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday morning, June 22, 2026.

Onalee Paulsen was born on February 14, 1932, in Lost Nation, Iowa, to Roy A. and Glatha L. (Hohn) Paulsen.  She was a graduate of Elwood High School and then received her CNA training and certificate from Clinton Community College.  She married Reynolds Owen Keeney on December 7, 1952, in Elwood, Iowa.  Three children were born to this union, Neale, Larry, and John.

Before her marriage to Reynolds, Onalee worked at the Fish’N’Tackle Company in Maquoketa.  She then worked for several years at Ensign Coil in Bellevue and lastly as a CNA at the Jackson County Public Hospital and Crestridge Nursing Home, both in Maquoketa.

Onalee was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Maquoketa.  She enjoyed flower gardening, traveling and spending time with her family.

Those left to honor Onalee’s memory include her children, Larry (Sherry) Keeney of Elwood, IA, and John (Julie) Keeney of Maquoketa, IA; sister, Carolyn Dennis of Lakeland, FL; 7 grandchildren, Terra (Michael) Stoeffler, Jason Keeney, Tiffany (Tyson) Vorderstrasse, Jami (Ethan) Wanzek, Rebecca Keeney, Matt Matthewson, and Brian Matthewson; 7 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Reynolds on March 9, 2006, son Neale on March 23, 2024, and a brother Allen (Marilyn) Paulsen.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:30 A.M., Friday, June 26, 2026, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 10 A.M. to 11:15 A.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at the Andrew, Iowa Cemetery.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Jackson County.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Robert A. Neuwoehner

Robert A. “Bob” Neuwoehner, 83, of Dubuque, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at home.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 26, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 2921 Central Ave., Dubuque.

Bob was born November 22, 1942, the son of Robert and Marion (Kendrick) Neuwoehner. He was raised in Dubuque and attended Catholic schools through college, graduating from Loras College in Dubuque. Bob joined the U.S. Navy in 1965. He married Alana Becker of Independence, IA in 1967. They then moved to Rhode Island, where Bob was stationed at Quonset Point Naval Base. Bob was proud to serve as an anti-submarine pilot on the carrier USS Wasp. He was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant.

In 1969, he and Alana returned to Dubuque. Bob became a realtor, and was a co-founder of American Realty, Dubuque’s longest continually operating real estate company. He retired after 55 years.

Bob was a keen outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was a founding member of the local Pheasants Forever chapter.

Bob and Alana were avid ballroom dancers. They taught ballroom dance throughout the tri-state area, as well as on cruise ships traveling as far away as Australia, South America, and the Caribbean. Through dance, they met many, many people, and developed long-lasting, wonderful friendships with so many of them.

Bob was a much-loved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He was kind, hardworking, and always willing to help a friend. Quite simply, Bob was one of the good guys.

Bob is survived by his wife Alana; three sons, of whom he was extremely proud, Greg (Stephanie) Neuwoehner, Scott (Kim Hackett) Neuwoehner, and Ryan (Mary) Neuwoehner;  seven grandchildren, Sydney, Alex, Caitlyn, Meara, Max, Jack, and Emily Neuwoehner; his siblings, Carol (Jim Purtell) Bitter,  Russell (Jeannie) Neuwoehner, Leslie (Colin) Collins, and Sara (John) Wagner; his brothers-in-law, Steven (Debra) Becker, Greg (Sue) Becker, and Tom (Sue) Becker; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. Neuwoehner and Marion (Kendrick) Neuwoehner; and his parents- in-law, Jim and Joyce Becker, of Independence, IA.

In lieu of flowers, a Bob Neuwoehner Memorial Fund has been established to benefit local causes. The family would like to thank Dr. Eric Engleman and his wonderful staff, as well as Hospice of Dubuque, for their exceptional care and compassion.

Larry L. McCutcheon

Larry L. McCutcheon, 80, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Larry was born on February 14, 1946, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Donald L. and Doris L. (Kempter) McCutcheon. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. On June 28, 1980, Larry was united in marriage to Romel Kucera.

Larry cherished time spent with family and friends, especially gathering in the garage to share stories and laughter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and making memories with those he loved most.

Those left to honor Larry’s memory include his wife, Romel McCutcheon; his children, Tina (Dave Hardison) Bennett, Dawn (Joe) Crist, and Melisa (Joel) Kilburg; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; his siblings, Robert (Lori) McCutcheon, Dennis (Renee) McCutcheon, Mark McCutcheon, and Lisa McCutcheon; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Krista McCutcheon, Diana Burkey, Connie (John) Chantos, Doug (Amy) Kucera, and Dan (Mary) Kucera; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Doris McCutcheon; his father- and mother-in-law, Charles and Elaine Kucera; his brothers, Ronald and Randy McCutcheon; and his brother-in-law, John Burkey.

The family would like to thank everyone for their kindness, support, and prayers during this difficult time.

Condolences may be mailed to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home, c/o Larry McCutcheon Family, 100 N. 6th Street, Bellevue, IA 52031.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com or on the Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service Facebook page.

Carlton A. Busch

Carlton A. Busch, 92, of La Motte, IA, passed away Thursday June 18, 2026, at Stonehill Health Center in Dubuque.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in St. Donatus, IA. A funeral service for Carlton will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place in St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, in St. Donatus, IA. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd. is assisting the family.

Carlton was born on December 30, 1933, in La Motte, IA, the son of John and Frieda (Lubs) Busch. He was united in marriage to Shirley A. Miller on January 31, 1959, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in St. Donatus, IA, where they were both members. Carlton served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a lifelong farmer and served as the Jackson Co. Weed Commissioner for many years. Carlton and his wife Shirley enjoyed escaping the cold Iowa winters every year in Arizona visiting family and friends.

Carlton acquired a lifetime’s worth of wisdom as a husband, father, farmer, and businessman, and one of the greatest joys of his life was to share that wisdom with others. He took particular pleasure in passing that wisdom on to his grandchildren and took tremendous pride in knowing that his legacy was not his own successes, but in the impact he had upon future generations of Busch boys and girls.

He is survived by his children, Carlton Jr “Butch” (Janice) Busch of Surprise, AZ, Richard (Kimberly) Busch of Dubuque, IA, and Rebecca (Robert) Harjehausen of La Motte, IA; daughter-in-law, Lisa (Tom) Harmon of Zwingle, IA; seven grandchildren: Brandon, Ryan, Nathan, Alyssa, Mitchell, Lucas and Adam; three step-granddaughters Angela, Amy and Jennifer; 11 great grandchildren; eight step-great grandchildren; siblings-in-law: Janet Busch, Mary Kay Busch, Donna Busch, Betty McPhail, Carol Blume and Harold (Rita) Miller; along with many nieces and nephews.

Carlton is preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley; their son Allen Busch; his parents, John and Frieda; brothers, Harvey, Norman, Eldon and Roger Busch; brothers-in-laws, LeRoy Miller, Gary McPhail, Robert Schmerbach, Robert Becker, and Robert Blume.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.

June A. Hallahan

June A. Hallahan, age 94, of Dubuque, passed away just shy of her 95th birthday on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, surrounded by her family at Bethany Home.  To celebrate June’s life, family and friends may visit from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

June was born on June 22, 1931, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Louis and Bertha (Miller) Armbruster Sr.

June was a lifelong resident of Dubuque.  She married the love of her life, William Hallahan Sr., on October 7, 1950, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.  They celebrated 59 years of marriage before Bill passed away on September 30, 2010.  She was a devoted wife, mom and homemaker.  She was a long time member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Rosary Society.  She also volunteered with Handicapped Persons Inc., taking care of residence parking, fund raising and helping with bingo nights.  June enjoyed camping, fishing, puzzles, playing cards and trying her luck at the casino.  She really enjoyed several trips to Arizona with her son Bill to visit family.

June lived a good, long, wonderful life and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Those left to cherish June’s memory include

her children,
Bonnie Gross, Mesa, AZ,
William Hallahan, Jr., Dubuque, IA,
Nancy Donahue, Mesa, AZ
and Mary Konzen, Dubuque, IA;

7 grandchildren,
Chad, Corey, Jennifer, Michelle, Mike, Tiffany and Paige;

10 great-grandchildren;

3 great-great-grandchildren;

a sister,
Bonnie Lou Vosberg, Dubuque, IA;

and her best friend for over 60 years,
Norma (Willy) Kraus, Dubuque, IA.

June was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Hallahan Sr.; a granddaughter, Karen; and 2 brothers, Louis (Emma) Armbruster and Jack Armbruster; and a sister-in-law Sharon Howell.

June’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Bethany Home for the compassionate care they have provided June.

Cards and memorials in June’s memory may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. June Hallahan Family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com

Joseph H. Gile

Joseph H. “Joe” Gile, 50, of Dubuque, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26, at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 JFK Road, Dubuque.

Joe was born on October 16, 1975, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the son of Rick and Diane (North) Gile.

Of all the roles Joe held in life, his favorite was being a dad. His daughters, Emma and Izzy, were his greatest joy and proudest accomplishment. Being a “Girl Dad” was the title he treasured most, his girls weren’t just part of Joe’s life—they were the center of it.

Joe never met a stranger. He had a remarkable ability to turn acquaintances into friends and friends into family. His kindness, easygoing nature, and genuine interest in others made everyone feel welcome.

For more than 15 years, Joe worked at ReVosWel Truss and Lumber, where he enjoyed helping customers. He loved what he did and the people he worked with.

Joe will be remembered for his positive spirit, his legendary shoe collection, and his loyalty to the Bears, Hawkeyes, and Cubs. Most of all, he will be remembered for the love he shared with his daughters, family, and countless friends.

He is survived by his daughters, Emma Gile (fiancé Jakob Decker) and Izzy (Trent) Busch; his father, Rick (Laurel) Gile; his brother, Matt (Amy) Gile; his sister, Amy Bisenius; family members Ann Gile, Jill Scherbring, and Jeff (Gwen) Lewis; nieces and nephews Garrett (Katie), Zachary (Callyn), Gabby Bisenius, Abbie, Steven, Danny Neville, and Genesis Gile; his mother-in-law, Charmayne McMurray; father-in-law, Larry (Peggy) McMurray; sisters-in-law, Amy Lundon and Angie (Steve) Neville; his ReVosWel family; and the countless friends who became family.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Diane Gile.

In lieu of flowers a Joe Gile Memorial Fund has been established.

Joe’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and Medical Associates Oncology Department for their compassionate care and support throughout his journey.