Kelly Alissa (Bruse) Liddle, 53, of Dubuque passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. She spent her final day on earth surrounded by loved ones and entered eternal rest with her husband at her side.

Kelly was born to Steven Bruse and Susan (Knockle) Bruse on September 3, 1972, in Dubuque, Iowa. Kelly graduated from Dubuque Senior High School and attended Northeast Iowa Community College to become a licensed practical nurse.

Kelly lived in this world as a vessel of compassion: a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, and nurse whose care knew no bounds. She was a strong-willed and brilliant woman who was never afraid to stand up for her beliefs. She was also the life of the party anywhere she went, bringing an unmistakable energy to every encounter.

Kelly is survived by her husband, Robert Liddle; her children, Alissa Bruse-Harrington, Thomas Liddle, and Emily Liddle; and her grandchildren, Charlee Bakey and Nolan Howell. Kelly is also survived by her parents, Steven Bruse and Susan Bruse; her siblings, Cherie (Don) Regan and Shannon (Kristy) Bruse; and her nieces and nephews, Alex Regan, Lindsey Regan, Nathan Regan, and Amanda Bruse.

Kelly was preceded in death by her younger brother Patrick Klauer.

Services will be held Saturday, January 31st, 2026, at Summit Congregational United Church of Christ (2885 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque). Visitation begins at 12:00 PM, followed by the funeral service at 3:00 PM and a dinner afterward.

Online condolences for Kelly’s family may be left at www.tristatecremationcenter.com