Raymond Steichen of Dubuque passed away January 23rd, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Raymond was born in Dubuque on April 14, 1933, to Nicholas Steichen and Margaret (Kirkpatrick) Steichen. He was the fourth of ten children. He grew up fishing, hunting and gardening. He was an avid story teller and loved to talk about fishing,…
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Richard “Rich” Kaszuk, 80, of Galena, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his home. A private service was held. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting the family. Rich served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1969, stationed in Long Bien, Vietnam, with the 402nd Transportation Company. He was honorably…
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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…
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Kitten M. Clewley, age 50, of Potosi, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.  To celebrate Kitten’s life a spring ride will be held at a later date.  Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is assisting Kitten’s family. Kitten was born on May 31, 1975, in Colorado…
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The City of Dubuque invites local creators to take advantage of a unique opportunity to enhance community storytelling. The City’s Communications Office is accepting applications for the Community PEG Access Equipment Grant. The grant program supports the creation of video programming for the City of Dubuque’s public, educational, and governmental (PEG) access channels on local…
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Jerome “Jerry” Kieffer, 81, of Galena, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Midwest Medical Center in Galena. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM on Monday, December 15, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Galena, where friends may call after 9:30 AM until the time of the Mass. The burial…
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Robert J. “Bob” Vandermeulen, Jr., age 81, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey suddenly on November 26, 2025, at home.  To honor Bob’s life, a memorial mass will be held at a later date.  Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Bob’s family. Bob…
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