Obituaries

Nov 6, 2023

Sister Debra Mika, OP, died November 6, 2023, at St. Dominic Villa in Hazel Green, Wis. Her funeral liturgy will be Monday, November 20, 2023, at St. Dominic Villa at 10 A/M. Burial will take place immediately following the services at Sinsinawa, WI.

The Miller Funeral Home, of East Dubuque, is handling arrangements.

Debra Lynn...

Nov 2, 2023

William M. "Bill" Fritz, 92, of Oak Park Place, Dubuque, IA, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Oak Park Place.

Visitation will be from 2:00 – 5:00 P/M, on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the Miller Funeral Home, East Dubuque, IL, and prior to the Mass, Monday, November 6, 2023, from 9:00 – 10:15 A/M,...

Oct 27, 2023

John Andrew Schoen, 92, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, IA, surrounded by his family.

Family and friends may call from 4:00-7:00 P/M, on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the parish scripture service will be at 3:30...

Oct 11, 2023

Simone K. (Huett) Winter, 74, of Schapville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Ascension Village-St. Joseph, Freeport, IL, following an extensive illness.

Family and friends may call from 4 – 7 P/M, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home in Scales Mound and from 9:45 A/M to 10:15 A/M,...

Oct 10, 2023

Gerald M. "Jerry" Roth, 84, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A/M, Monday, October 16, 2023, at St. Mary's Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery, where military...

Oct 9, 2023

Walter M. "Wally" Bonnet, 76, of East Dubuque, IL. passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A/M, Saturday, October 14, 2023, at St. Mary's Church in East Dubuque. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by members...

Oct 8, 2023

Geraldine R. "Gerri" Roth, 93, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, with her family by her side.

The Funeral Mass will be 11:00 A/M, on Friday, October 13, 2023, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1410 Main St, in Dubuque, with The Rev. Dr. Kevin Goodrich, O.P. officiating....

Oct 1, 2023

Mom, the one who does all the things for all the people and loves them unconditionally.

Carol Marie King, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the age of 63, after a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.

Born on November 9, 1959, to...

Sep 27, 2023

Darla A. (Breitbach) Shaw, 78, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Luther Manor in Dubuque.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A/M, Monday, October 2, 2023, at St. Mary's Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery....

Sep 17, 2023

Helen T. (Kuhl) Soat, 92, of Asbury, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A/M, on Friday, September 22, 2023, at St. Mary's Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating, and Deacon Mike Ellis assisting.  Burial...

Sep 11, 2023

James H. "Mike" Huilman, 71, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A/M, Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Holy Trinity Church in Scales Mound, with Fr. Howard C. Barch, Jr. officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery....

Sep 5, 2023

Bernard H. "Bernie" Soat, 86, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, IA, surrounded by his family. Visitation for Bernard will be held at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL on Sunday, September 10, 2023, with Rosary at 1:30 P/M, followed by a visitation from 2 P/M...

Aug 31, 2023

Dean Stadel, 56, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on August 31, 2023, at home following a heart attack earlier in the month. He was the youngest child of George and Mary Jane (Stegall) Stadel, who was born on February 23, 1967, in Galena, IL. He graduated from Scales Mound High School in 1986. Dean was a groundskeeper at...

Aug 31, 2023

Denise M. Sheehan, 63, of East Dubuque, IL, went to her eternal place of rest on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, Saturday, September 9, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, with Fr. Peter Auer and Fr. Dennis Vargus officiating. Burial will be in the East...

Aug 21, 2023

Services for Joan Lee Koenig Jackson, 85, will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Nativity BVM Catholic Church, 15406 West Creek Valley Road, Menominee, IL 61025. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 7 p.m., Friday, August 25, 2023, at Miller Funeral Home, 1185 Route 35 North, East Dubuque, IL....

Aug 11, 2023

Greg left us for his next great adventure on August 11, 2023. Greg was raised between Dubuque, IA, and East Dubuque, IL. He joined the Navy and served his country for 9 years.  He attended the University of Iowa.  Using his skills he learned in the Navy, he honed his craft and became a master electrician.  He built a...

Aug 8, 2023

Rita Mae (Hilby) Berning, 85, of Cuba City, WI, formerly of Sinsinawa, WI, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at home, following a brief illness.

Family and friends may call from 9:30 – 10:45 A/M, on Monday, August 14, 2023, at St. Joseph's Church, Sinsinawa, WI, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at...

Aug 4, 2023

Gerald "Gerry" Gassman, 92, Hazel Green, WI, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at Stonehill Care Center surrounded by his wife and children.

Gerry was born March 13, 1931, in Dubuque, Iowa. He graduated from Senior High School in 1949. He left for the Korean war on July 10, 1952, and was stationed in Ft. Leonard Wood,...

Jul 30, 2023

In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Mom

With heavy hearts we bid farewell to a remarkable woman who touched the lives of so many with her vibrant spirit. Bonnie Gay (Johnson) Lewis, age 65, passed away on Sunday, July 30th, at Gundersen Medical Center, LaCrosse, WI, leaving behind a legacy of joy, tenacity, and intelligence that will...

Jul 20, 2023

Surrounded by a family who loves her deeply, Sue Cording, 76, of Galena, IL, passed away in her home on July 20, 2023.

Deanna Sue Cording was born in Dubuque, IA, to Wilma Ryan Pogeman and Wilbur Pogeman on January 11, 1947. She grew up on the family farm in rural Scales Mound.

On December...