Karen K Litscher
Aug 14, 2026
Karen K. Litscher, 74, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, August 14, 2026, after a long illness.
A private family service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL.
Karen was born in Dubuque, IA, on September 12, 1951, the daughter of Melvin J....
Elizabeth Ann Cox
Aug 12, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Cox, 77, of Scales Mound, IL, died peacefully on August 12, 2026, after her battle with cancer.
Elizabeth was the beloved wife of 43 years to James Cox; loving mother of Michelle and Michael (Julie); cherished grandmother of James and David; and devoted fur-grandmother to Harley and Lexi. She was the dear sister of Leonard Serrins; sister-in-law of Beverly...
Patricia M Ames
Aug 10, 2026
Patricia Ames, affectionately known to many as Pat, 93, of East Dubuque, IL, peacefully passed into the arms of our Lord at home on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Pat was born on June 25, 1933, in the close-knit community of Garry Owen, Iowa. She was welcomed into the world by her loving parents, Louis and Bendina (Rubel) Manders, who instilled in...
Vincent A. "Jiggs" Hoftender
Aug 3, 2026
Vincent A. “Jiggs” Hoftender, age 86, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at UPH-Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa, surrounded by family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2026, at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Xavier Santiago officiating. Burial will follow in East Dubuque Cemetery.
Family and friends may call...
Mary M Shireman
Aug 2, 2026
Mary M. Shireman, age 90, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Mount Carmel Bluffs Care Center in Dubuque, IA.
There will be no public visitation or services. Burial will be in East Dubuque Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held later.
The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is assisting the family.
Mary was born on...
Sally Ann Bolton
Aug 2, 2026
Sally Ann Bolton, (nee Quillin), age 72, of East Dubuque, IL, died after a courageous battle with Cancer, at Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Sally was born on June 7, 1954, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Robert J. and Mary Jo (O’Brien) Quillin. She was formerly employed at Thermo-Fisher in Dubuque, IA.
She is survived by...
Rebecca R Voss
Jul 13, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Rebecca R. (Burns) Voss, who passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 54. Rebecca was a resident of Janesville, WI, and formerly of East Dubuque, IL.
Born on January 20, 1972, Becki lived a life defined not by perfection, but by unwavering love for the people...
Robert C Schwartz
Jul 7, 2026
Robert C. (Toad) Schwartz, 77, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on July 7, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.
A visitation to honor his life will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL.
Bob was born in Dubuque, Iowa, on April 11,...
Mary A Rigdon
Jul 2, 2026
Mary A. Rigdon, 84, of rural Hazel Green, WI, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, WI.
Family and friends may call from 9:00 – 12;00 (Noon), on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL, where a Sharing of Memories will be at 11:30 a.m.
Graveside services will be 12:15...
Paul R Reisen
Jun 27, 2026
Paul Richard Reisen Sr., 80, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away Saturday evening, June 27, 2026, at Hawkeye Care Center in Asbury, IA.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM, on Monday, July 6, 2026, at St. Mary's Church in East Dubuque., with Paul's nephew, Father Chad Droessler officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.
Visitation will...
Gerald F Placke
Jun 20, 2026
Gerald F. “Gerry” Placke, 88, of East Troy, WI., formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at his home in East Troy, under the care of Hospice.
Private family graveside service will be Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the East Dubuque Cemetery.
Gerry was born on February 10, 1938, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Francis F....
Raymond L Merfeld
Jun 8, 2026
Raymond L. Merfeld, 80, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Stonehill Care Center, Dubuque, IA, following a long battle with congestive heart failure.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2026, at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Bosco Aruldoss officiating. Burial will follow in East Dubuque Cemetery, where...
Lois Kaiser
Jun 1, 2026
Lois Kaiser, a beloved family matriarch, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 1, 2026, after a courageous battle with AML, a rare form of leukemia. Lois was a constant source of love and strength throughout her life.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in her honor at St. Joseph Parish, in Sinsinawa, WI, on Monday, June...
Daniel E Petitgout
May 29, 2026
Daniel (Dan) E. Petitgout
It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Daniel (Dan) E. Petitgout announces his passing. Daniel, 84, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA, surrounded by the love and presence of his family. While he will be profoundly missed, his...
Louis Stephen Roepsch
May 13, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Louis Stephen Roepsch (Louie) announce the passing of our beloved husband, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, brother, uncle and friend. Louie, 81, joined loved ones in heaven on May 13, 2026, knowing he was truly blessed.
Louie was born on August 24, 1944, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa, son of George N....
Elsie R Klaas-Beitzel
May 12, 2026
Elsie R. Klaas-Beitzel, 96, of Dickeyville, WI, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 12, 2026, at home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, in Dickeyville, with Fr. Joseph Bellamkonda officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Family and friends may call from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.,...
Dale L Paulsen
May 9, 2026
Dale Louis Paulsen
February 3, 1937 - May 9, 2026
Dale Louis Paulsen, age 89, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque from a sudden illness. He was born on February 3, 1937, in Bellevue, Iowa, the son of loving parents, Harry and Berneda (Feltes) Paulsen who preceded him...
Matthew John Trannel
May 8, 2026
Matthew John Trannel, 48, of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully into eternal life after a 10-year battle with Myotonic Dystrophy, on Friday, May 8, 2026, at home.
A time to gather and celebrate Matt’s life will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, IA....
Doris M Wiederholt
May 8, 2026
Doris M. (Donovan) Wiederholt, 89, of rural Hazel Green, WI, passed away on Friday evening, May 8, 2026, at Hawkeye Care Center in Asbury, IA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Church at Sinsinawa, WI. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends may visit from 9:15 – 11:15...
Judith M Winter
Apr 23, 2026
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 they raised two sons, Steve and...
