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Mary E Soat

Mary E Soat

Nov 1, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Soat, 83, of Galena, IL, formerly of Scales Mound, IL, died on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Midwest Senior Care Nursing Home in Galena, IL after a brief illness with Covid-19.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at St. Mary’s Church in Galena, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Myra Lynne Khatib

Myra Lynne Khatib

Oct 29, 2026

Myra Lynne Khatib

July 20, 1938 - October 29, 2026

Our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Myra “Lynne” Khatib, 88, passed on to eternal life in the early morning hours of October 29, 2026, while in the warmth and comfort of her own home with her children beside her.

Lynne is survived by her children, Borhan (Ruth), Rayad (Carolyn), Amyra (Jerry) Smerecky, Aref...

Donald W Kroll

Donald W Kroll

Oct 28, 2026

Donald “Donnie” W. Kroll

Donald “Donnie” William Kroll of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, just one day shy of his 81st birthday.

Donnie was born on October 29, 1945, to Winfield “Bing” and Estelyn (Groff) Kroll. He was a graduate of the East Dubuque High School, the Class of 1964. He spent his...

Charles L Grindey

Charles L Grindey

Oct 26, 2026

Charles L. “Chuck” Grindey, age 74, of Shullsburg, WI, formerly of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at home.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Miller–Steinke Funeral Home in Scales Mound, IL.

Chuck was born on May 2, 1952, in Shullsburg, WI, the son of Clarence...

Patsy L Herbst

Patsy L Herbst

Oct 26, 2026

Obituary for Patsy L. Herbst

Oct 17, 1944—Oct 26, 2026

Our dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Patsy Lou Herbst, 82, passed on to eternal life in the early morning hours of Oct 26, 2026, while in the warmth and comfort of her own home.

Patsy was born on her mother’s birthdate on Oct 17, 1944, and whether by fate or coincidence, she drew...

LaVonne M Bigelow

LaVonne M Bigelow

Oct 25, 2026

LaVonne M. “Bonnie” Bigelow, age 87, of Dubuque, IA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Grand Meadows in Asbury, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2026, at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque with Very Rev. Dennis Quint officiating. Burial - Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on...

Dr. Boris Tabakoff

Dr. Boris Tabakoff

Oct 18, 2026

Boris Tabakoff, 84, was pronounced dead on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at his home in Schapville, IL.

Boris was born to Isaac and Bertha Tabakoff on September 27, 1942, in Tien-Tsin China. His family was forced to move to Australia during the Communist takeover of China, and later to Los Angeles, California, where Boris attended Hollywood High and found a love...

Wayne L Martin

Wayne L Martin

Oct 14, 2026

Wayne Lee Martin, 88, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away October 14, 2026, at Prairie Ridge of Galena, in Galena, IL.

Family and friends may call from 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Miller-Steinke Funeral Home, in Scales Mound, where funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., with Rev. Libby Rutherford officiating. Burial will follow...

Norman Jacob Hinderman

Norman Jacob Hinderman

Oct 13, 2026

Norman Jacob Hinderman, 88, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at 6:04 PM, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his home.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in East Dubuque, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Maddala Jayanthibabu will officiate. Burial will take place immediately following the funeral at the...

Heidi Jo Sincox

Heidi Jo Sincox

Oct 11, 2026

Heidi Jo Sincox, age 50, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque, IA.

A private family burial will be on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Scales Mound Twp Cemetery, Scales Mound, Il, with Rev. Jim McCrea officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October...

JoAnn M Jackoniski

JoAnn M Jackoniski

Oct 10, 2026

JoAnn M. Jackoniski, age 89, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Ennoble Manor Care Center in Dubuque.

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Monday, October 19, 2026, at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Dubuque, with Rev. Dennis Quint officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. There will be no public...

Eldora S. Pfeiler-Pins

Eldora S. Pfeiler-Pins

Oct 8, 2026

Eldora S. (Maiers) Pfeiler-Pins, age 100, of Manchester, IA, formerly of Holy Cross, IA, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Good Neighbor Home, Manchester, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2026, at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Holy Cross, with Fr. Phil Gibbs officiating. Burial will follow at the Holy Cross...

Mary E Leibfried

Mary E Leibfried

Sep 27, 2026

Mary E. Leibfried, age 86, of rural Hazel Green, WI, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Unity Point-Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born on June 17, 1940, and grew up on her family’s farm near Lancaster, WI, the daughter of Leo and Vera (Vespermann) Muldoon. After graduating from high school, she attended Bayless...

Mary Jindrich Turner Danielsen

Mary Jindrich Turner Danielsen

Sep 27, 2026

Mary Jindrich Turner Danielsen, 98 years old, of Scales Mound, IL, formerly of Brush, Colorado, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Midwest Senior Care Community. A Celebration of Life will be held in late spring 2027.

Mary was born on October 26, 1927, in Swaledale, IA, one of seven children born to John and Mary (Dunn) Jindrich. She...

Carol A Klinkhammer

Carol A Klinkhammer

Sep 24, 2026

Carol Ann Klinkhammer, age 81, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Thursday September 24, 2026, peacefully at Ennoble Manor Care Center, after a brief illness under hospice care. 

Carol was born April 17, 1945, in East Dubuque, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Marcella (Opgenhaffen) Hoftender. She was a graduate of East Dubuque High School. Carol...

Molly Marie Steil Rowland

Molly Marie Steil Rowland

Sep 17, 2026

Molly Marie Steil Rowland, age 53, of Bettendorf, IA, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, following a twenty-month battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Molly was born on March 11, 1973, in Davenport, IA, the daughter of Leonard A. “Lenny” and Jude A. (Rolling) Steil. She was a graduate of Bettendorf High School...

Michael R Stillmunkes

Michael R Stillmunkes

Sep 16, 2026

Michael R. Stillmunkes, age 36, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the University of Iowa Health Center, Iowa City, IA, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Mike was born on May 7, 1990, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Mark J. and Sharon R. (Grant) Stillmunkes. He was a...

Sister Ann Marie Weiler, OSF

Sister Ann Marie Weiler, OSF

Sep 15, 2026



SISTER ANN MARIE (MONICE) WEILER, of Clare House, Dubuque, Iowa, passed away at 8:10 p.m., September 15, 2026, at Clare House

Visitation will be at Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center from 10:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026. The Funeral Mass will follow at Clare House Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Guests unable...

John A Hoppman

John A Hoppman

Sep 15, 2026

John A. “Harry” Hoppman, age 82, of rural Hazel Green, WI, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.

A private family service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL, followed by a Celebration of Life from 4 to 7 p.m. at PJ’s in Kieler, WI.

John...

Mary J Wachter

Mary J Wachter

Sep 11, 2026

Mary Wachter, 90, of Galena, IL passed away on September 11, 2026, after battling Dementia.

Mary was born on August 9, 1936, in Galena, the daughter of Leo and Mildred (Foecking) Westemeier. She was united in marriage to James “Jim” Wachter on June 25, 1960.

Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and a woman of deep Catholic faith....

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