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Joan M Ricketts
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....
Susan L Miller
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...
Madonna M Berg
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,...
Connie T Helling
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...
Rachel L Berning
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...
William J Fluhr
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...
Carol Ann Friederick
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....
Sister Helen Glynn, Op
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...
Sister Alda (Florence) Thilges, Osf
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:...
Vernon H Wubben
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...
Sister Rosa Rauth, Op
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...
Annette M Schmitt
Apr 18, 2023
Annette M. "Nett" Schmitt, 83, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 A/M, Saturday, April 22, 2023, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.
Visitation will be from...
Sister Mary Catherine Perkins, Op
Apr 16, 2023
Sister Mary Catherine Perkins, OP, died April 16, 2023, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. She was one of five children born to George and Norean (Cronin) Perkins. After receiving her bachelor's degree in French, she entered the Sinsinawa Dominicans congregation and received the name Sister Mary Cronan. Sister Mary Catherine taught French and Spanish in high...
Doris A Hoppman
Apr 16, 2023
Doris Ann (Kuhl) Hoppman, age 85, of Menominee, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at home with her family by her side.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A/M, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Nativity BVM Catholic Church in Menominee, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
...Marjorie A Ennis
Apr 14, 2023
Marjorie A. "Marge" Ennis, age 84, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at 11:32 A/M, Friday, April 14, 2023, at Mercy One/Dubuque Medical Center.
Per Marge's wishes, there will be no public visitation or services. The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque, IL is serving the family.
Marge was born February 13,...
Sister Marian (Joanna) Klostermann, Osf
Apr 2, 2023
SISTER MARIAN (JOANNA) KLOSTERMANN, age 90, of Clare House, Dubuque, Iowa, died at 3:00 a.m. Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Clare House. The Rite of Final Committal was held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023 followed by burial at the Sisters of St. Francis natural burial site. A...
Carol A Bisping
Mar 28, 2023
Carol A. (Knobbe) Bisping, age 78, of Itasca, IL, formerly of Dubuque, IA, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village, IL.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dubuque, with Fr. Steve Garner officiating. Burial will follow...
Debra Ann (Meyer) Temperley
Mar 19, 2023
Debra Ann Temperley (Meyer), 67, of East Dubuque, IL, departed this world on Sunday, March 19, 2023, ahead of schedule, as we would expect from an organized, grade school secretary of forty years. Fortunately, pancreatic cancer was simply a chapter in Debra's life, not the entire story.
Deb was born on November 26, 1955...
Eugene "Gary" Mulgrew
Mar 13, 2023
Eugene J. "Gary" Mulgrew, 83, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at 8:45 P/M, Monday, March 13, 2023, at Ennoble Manor Care Center.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A/M, Monday, March 20,2023, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Shullsburg, WI, with Fr. Peter Lee officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will...
Patricia C Mcfadden
Mar 12, 2023
Patricia C. McFadden, age 92, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 12, 2023, at Midwest Medical Center in Galena, IL.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A/M, Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Scales Mound United Methodist Church, with Rev. Libby Rutherford officiating. Burial will be in the Scales Mound Township Cemetery.
Visitation...
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