Craig J. Funke, 51, of Belleville, WI, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Thursday morning, January 13, 2022, at home.

A Private Visitation and Prayer Service will be on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque.  Facemasks are required per CDC and State guidelines. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Craig was born on October 5, 1970, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Dennis and Jean (Leibfried) Funke.  He was a graduate of the East Dubuque High School, Class of 1989.  He graduated from Illinois Central College in East Peoria, IL, with an Associate's degree in Electronic Technology and graduated from NICC with an RN degree in nursing.  He was employed for over 20 years as a registered nurse at UW Health University Hospital.

Craig was united in marriage to Ana Lopez on November 21, 2016, at a private service in Madison, WI.  Craig had a gentle, kind soul, loved boating, scuba diving, and spending time with his boys.

Surviving are his wife, Ana; his two sons, Garrison and Maverick Funke, of Belleville, WI; his step-daughter, Allie Gowin; his mother, Jean (Leibfried) Funke, of Dubuque, IA; three brothers, Kevin (Susan) Funke, of Bellevue, IA, Brian (Teri) Funke and Steve (Kelly) Funke, both of Peoria, IL.

His father, Dennis and infant brother, Scott Funke, preceded Craig in death.

Condolences may be sent to: Miller Funeral Home, c/o Craig Funke family, 1185 Rt. 35 N, East Dubuque, IL 61025.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations sent to create a trust fund for his sons.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com