Judith Marie (Korte) Winter passed away April 23, 2026 at the age of 81.  Judy was born to Oscar and Viola (Bussan) Korte on October 21, 1944 in Galena, Illinois. She was a 1962 graduate of Galena High School. On September 11, 1965, Judy married Cleland Winter at St. Mary’s Church in Galena, IL. Together…
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Ralph Blair “Birdman” Birkett passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He was 66. He fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, which arrived like a sucker punch and moved with devastating speed. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Sunset Grille at Chestnut Mountain…
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Donald Alyn Rockwell, 94, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, April 6, 2026, at Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Donald Alyn Rockwell was born on October 7, 1931, in Jackson County, Iowa, to Glenn and Geraldine (Parmer) Rockwell.  He attended New Castle Country School through the 8th Grade and then went…
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Mary Lou (Harrington) Brannon, 95, of Dubuque, died Thursday Apr. 2, 2026 at Bethany Home in Dubuque. She was the loving and proud wife of Vincent P. Brannon and loving mother of their 5 children. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:30 Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in…
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Douglas A. “Doug” Drish, age 57, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on March 24, 2026, at Dubuque Specialty Care while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Doug’s life, a private family burial will be held at Dubuque Memorial Gardens at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Doug’s family.…
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Craig L. Dietz, 64, of Blue Grass, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday evening, January 18, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Craig’s life to be held from 4 to 7 PM, on Friday, January…
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Delbert Eugene Ronnebaum of Earlville, Iowa passed away unexpectantly at home, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the age of 77. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, December 6, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earlville.  A Wake Service will begin at 2:00 pm with Visitation until 7:00 pm, Friday, December 5, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in…
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Milton “Sonny” C. Gassman, 80, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Friends and family may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Sonny was born on February 12, 1945, in…
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Joyce “Jo” Marie Hughes, 79, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away on October 30, 2025, at Luther Manor – Hillcrest. Friends and family may visit from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Entombment will be at a later date at Mount Olivet Cemetery.…
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