Obituaries

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...

Jul 16, 2023

Frank A. Hornung, 64, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, IA, following a lengthy battle with multiple sclerosis.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 6:00 P/M, on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque. Burial will be in the...

Jul 11, 2023

Martin R. (Ron) Erner, 72, of Hanover, IL, formerly of Menominee, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Ennoble Nursing and Rehab in Dubuque, IA.

Family and friends may call from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the Parish Prayer Service will be...

Jun 30, 2023

Dorothy M. (George) Degenhardt, 86, of rural Hazel Green, WI, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Hawkeye Care Center, Asbury, IA.

Graveside services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the East Dubuque Cemetery, with Fr. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Visitation is from...

Jun 27, 2023

Daniel F Sullivan, 83, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, died from complications of Parkinson's and Dementia on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Pleasantview Nursing Home in Kalona, IA.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM, on Friday, July 7, 2023, at St Mary's Catholic Church, East Dubuque, IL., with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Burial...

Jun 25, 2023

Regina (Jean) Ankrum, of rural Hazel Green, WI, formerly of Dubuque and Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at The Finley Hospital in Dubuque.

Family and friends may call from 3 P/M - 6 P/M, on SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2023, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL., and from 9:30 A/M -...

Jun 15, 2023

Rick L. Lewis, 64, of Dickeyville, WI, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at home.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, in Dubuque, IA.

The Miller Funeral Home, of East Dubuque, is serving the family.

Online condolences may be left for the...

Jun 11, 2023

Joan M. (Tranel) Ricketts, 75, of Asbury, IA, formerly of East Dubuque and Menominee, IL, died at 3:42 P/M, Sunday June 11, 2023, following an acute illness, at Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A/M, Thursday, June 15, 2023, at St. Mary's Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating....

Jun 2, 2023

Susan Lynn (Wirzbach) Miller, 74, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Hawkeye Care Center, Dubuque.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 A/M, on Monday, June 5, 2023, at St. Columbkille's Catholic Church, Dubuque, with Fr. Tom McDermott, Fr. Dave Schatz, and Fr. Peter Snieg officiating.  Burial will be in...

Jun 1, 2023

Madonna M. (Matous) Berg, 80, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away unexpectedly at 4:50 P/M, on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Finley Hospital, in Dubuque, IA.

Visitation will be from 4:00 P/M - 7:00 P/M, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where funeral services will be held at 10 A/M,...

May 31, 2023

Connie T. Helling, 84, of Dubuque, IA, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023, at Luther Manor in Dubuque, IA.

Private family services will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at St. Mary's Church in East Dubuque, IL, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

The Miller Funeral...

May 26, 2023

Rachel L. (Sutter) Berning, 30, of rural Hazel Green, WI, passed away at 3:40 P/M, on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, after a two year battle with breast cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A/M, Thursday, June 1, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in...

May 18, 2023

William J. "Bill" Fluhr, 69, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at home.

Family and friends may call from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque.

Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the East...

May 18, 2023

On the cusp of her 81st birthday, Carol Ann Friederick (née Mohr), of Potosi, triumphed over her terminal illness, departing from this life to meet the Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Born on June 16, 1942, in Springfield, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of John E. and Mildred C. (Patterson) Mohr.

She married Donald L....

May 16, 2023

​Sister Helen Glynn, OP, died May 16, 2023, at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.  She was born to James and Helen (O'Hare) Glynn on April 30, 1936, in Chicago. There were six children. She is survived by a brother, Patrick Glynn of Palos Hills, IL., two sisters, Eileen Ward and Sister Gloria Glynn, OP, both of Oak Lawn, IL., many...

May 16, 2023

Sister Alda (Florences) Thilges, OSF, 103, of Clare House, Dubuque, IA, passed away at 9:45 A/M, May 16, 2023.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 P/M on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Masks are optional. Guests unable to attend may participate via livestream at:...

May 6, 2023

Vernon H. Wubben, age 89, of Menominee, IL, passed away Saturday morning, May 6, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A/M, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Nativity BVM Catholic Church in Menominee, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery, where full military...

Apr 21, 2023

Sister Rosa Rauth, OP, died April 21, 2023, at St. Dominic Villa. Marian Teresa was born to William and Marion (Daley) Rauth in Oak Park, Illinois. There were three children. She is survived by nieces, nephews, many friends and her Dominican Sisters. Her funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 2 at 6:30 P/M and Wednesday, May 3...