Obituaries

Jan 2, 2026

Rhonda Kay Thurman, 82, of Dubuque, IA, originally of St. Louis, Missouri & resided in Galena, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at Ennoble Manor Care Center in Dubuque.

Born on December 10, 1943, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Kenneth G. Clark and M. Lucille Clark, Rhonda grew up with a spirit that was fine—until...

Jan 1, 2026

Charles L. Peters, Jr., 82, of East Dubuque, IL, formerly of Galena, IL, passed away at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center, on Thursday, January 1, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Family & friends may call from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m., on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, where the Mass of Christian Burial...

Dec 30, 2025

Allan H. Kruger "Allie," 92, of Scales Mound, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Allan was born on November 16, 1933, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Myron and Mildred (McFadden) Kruger. He was the youngest of three boys and grew up with a life deeply rooted in family, faith,...

Dec 27, 2025

Karen A. (Lange) Schultz, 62, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI.

Family and friends may call from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL, where a prayer service will be held...

Dec 26, 2025

Randy Waterman, 63, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Mercy One/Dubuque Medical Center from complications with pneumonia.

He was born July 11, 1962, in Dubuque, IA, to John and Patricia (Keeley) Waterman.

Randy was an excellent ASE Service Technician at Runde Auto Group, in Hazel Green, Wisconsin. He...

Dec 21, 2025

Julie A. Jansen, 92, of Dickeyville, WI, formerly of rural Hazel Green, WI, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at home.

Family visitation will be held on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, in Kieler, WI.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., on Friday, December 26, 2025,...

Dec 20, 2025

John Ronald "Ron" Beckel, 82, of Apple River, IL, passed away, Saturday, December 20, 2025, surrounded by family at Mercy One/Dubuque Medical Center.

A U.S. Air Force veteran, Ron served as a jet engine mechanic during the Panama Crisis and Vietnam War.

Born March 10, 1943, in Chicago, IL, Ron grew up in Crystal Lake,...

Dec 18, 2025

Sister Helen Hurley, OP

SINSINAWA, Wis.—Sister Helen Hurley, OP, died Dec. 18, 2025, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her Funeral Mass will take place 11 a.m. Tues., Dec. 30 at St. Clara Chapel, Sinsinawa, Wis., with burial to follow in St. Clara Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

She was born Sept....

Dec 17, 2025

Lawrence L. Marcue, Jr., known affectionately by family and friends as Marcy, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 61. Marcy was born, in Dubuque, IA, on September 6, 1964, to Judy M. (Ostert) and Lawrence (Larry) L. Marcue, Sr., of Hazel Green WI. A kind soul, Marcy could bring a smile to your face with...

Dec 13, 2025

Nicholas Distler, age 46, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday December 13, 2025, leaving behind a lot of love, laughter, and stories we'll be telling for years. He was a son, father, brother, a friend, and someone who showed up in his own way for the people he cared about.

Nick was born February...

Dec 13, 2025

Gary H. Glab, 84, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Stonehill Health Center, with family by his side.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday,...

Dec 12, 2025

Cathy Ann (Bartels) Steines, 72, of Menominee, IL, passed away Friday evening, December 12, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Cathy was born on August 16, 1953, to Laverne and Romane (Caven) Bartels, at Maquoketa, IA. She graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1971. She became the loving bride of Don Steines, on August 5,...

Dec 9, 2025

Joan H. Ness, 69, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at home, surrounded by family members.

Family and friends may call from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m., on Monday, December 15, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, in East Dubuque, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 (Noon), on...

Dec 8, 2025

Ronald G. "Ron" Dix, 87, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away, on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Unity Point-Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where the parish scripture service will be at 3:30 p.m, Friday....

Dec 7, 2025

Leonard H. Ricke, 92, of Menominee, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Stonehill Health Center, in Dubuque, IA

Family and friends may call from 9:30 – 11:15 a.m., on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Nativity BVM Catholic Church, in Menominee, IL, where the Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:30 a.m., with...

Dec 2, 2025

Terry J. Miller, 76, of Galena, IL, and formerly of Hanover, IL. The family of Terry Miller sadly announces the passing of their father and grandpa on December 2, 2025.

Terry was born on July 5, 1949, to Lois (Girot) and Floyd Miller, in Savanna, IL. No matter where his travels took him, he was always so...

Nov 30, 2025

Beverly Ann (Sand) Tippe, 90, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Bethany Home, in Dubuque, surrounded by her family.

Bev was born on January 23, 1935, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of William J. and Edna Mae (Williams) Sand. She attended East Dubuque High School. Bev was...

Nov 28, 2025

Charles Edward Davis, 89, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at his home in Scales Mound, IL. Charles, Charlie, Chuck, Hopcaid, Governor; no matter what name you knew him by, to know him was to love him. Calm, quiet, caring, humble, and introspective, he didn't say much, but when he spoke, you wanted to listen.

Lover of...

Nov 28, 2025

Betty J. Busch, age 88, of Council Hill (rural Scales Mound, IL), passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Midwest Senior Care Community, in Galena, IL.

Betty was born on January 6, 1937, in Benton, WI, the daughter of George and Evelyn (Hughes) Stienstra. She graduated from Scales Mound High School.

Betty married Delmar...

Nov 22, 2025

John A. Sincox, age 79, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Mercy One/Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque, IA.

Family and friends may call from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, in Scales Mound, and from 9:15 – 9:45 a.m., on Saturday,...