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Robert J Spautz

Robert J Spautz

May 27, 2022

Robert "Bob" Joseph Spautz, 75, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 27, 2022, at Unity Point-Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA.

Visitation for Bob will be from 3 P/M to 7 P/M on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, and again on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, from 9:15 A/M to 10 A/M,...

Angela S Winter

Angela S Winter

May 22, 2022

On May 22, 2022, Angela "Angie" Winter passed away peacefully at home at the age of 53.  Angie was born to Stephen and Margaret (Harwick) Townsend on January 28, 1969.  She is a 1987 alumna of Scales Mound High School.  She obtained her Associates's Degree from Highland Community College, a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Dubuque...

Freida Mae Mcconnell

Freida Mae Mcconnell

May 22, 2022

Freida Mae McConnell, 81, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, peacefully at home. A visitation will be held at 10 A/M, Thursday, May 26 at Mueller Memorial Chapel at Linwood Cemetery, with a service following at 11 A/M.  A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 P/M to 4 P/M at the Moose Lodge...

Beverly L Koester

Beverly L Koester

May 19, 2022

Beverly (Bev) L. Koester, was born January 17, 1956, to Mary Irene Lookhart and Floyd Jordan Hankins in Bakersfield, California.  Bev passed away on May 19, 2022, at SSM Health Monroe Hospital, Monroe, WI.

Bev was married to Charles C. Koester on November 25, 1995.  Bev was a well-respected bus driver, loving wife, and mother to three....

Sister Catherine Cox

Sister Catherine Cox

May 15, 2022

Sister Catherine Cox, OP, died at St. Dominic Villa, May 15, 2022.  Funeral Services will be held at Sinsinawa, May19-20.

The Miller Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Catherine was born, at home, to Everett Dale and Anna Marie (Joyce) Cox on October 5, 1941, in Hazel Green, WI.  She was the youngest of six children. ...

Donald D Imbus

Donald D Imbus

May 5, 2022

Donald D. Imbus, 77, of Menominee, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at St. Dominic Villa, at Sinsinawa, WI, surrounded by his family,

Familty and friends may call from 4 P/M - 8 P/M, on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where the Parish Scripture Service will be at...

Lola Gartner

Lola Gartner

May 4, 2022

Lola Mae Cleda Etzkorn Gartner passed away peacefully on May 4, 2022, at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where she had been a resident for the past seven years.

Lola was born on May 22, 1927, in Edwardsville, Illinois, the daughter of Ottillie Anna Hug and August Etzkorn.  She graduated from Edwardsville High School in May of...

Terrance L Richards

Terrance L Richards

May 4, 2022

Terrance L. Richards, 73, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Galena, IL, passed away at 10:15 P/M, on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at ManorCare Health Services in Dubuque.

Private family services will be in June at Prospect Hill Cemetery, rural Galena.  There will be no public visitation.

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

Markus C Puls

Markus C Puls

May 2, 2022

Markus (Mark) Charles Puls, of East Dubuque, IL, entered into eternal life after a year and a half battle with ALS on May 2, 2022.  He was 55 years old.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. ...

Mary J Fluhr

Mary J Fluhr

Apr 30, 2022

Mary J. (MacFarlane) Fluhr, 86, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Ahva Living Center (formerly Bell Tower Retirement Community) in East Dubuque.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating.  Burial will...

Dennis D Duehr

Dennis D Duehr

Apr 28, 2022

Dennis D. "Buzz" Duehr, 73, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the V.A. Medical Center, Iowa City, IA.

Visitation will be from 9 A/M - 11 A/M on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where Prayers and Sharing of Memories will be Monday at 11...

Sister Virginia "Ginny" J Crilly, Bvm

Sister Virginia "Ginny" J Crilly, Bvm

Apr 20, 2022

Sister Virginia "Ginny" Crilly, BVM, 82, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Private funeral services will be Tuesday, April 26, 2022.  Visitation will be 9 - 9:45 A/M. followed by the Sharing of Memories at 9:45 A/M.  The Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 A/M.  Burial is in...

Sister Arturo Cranston, Op

Sister Arturo Cranston, Op

Apr 10, 2022

Sister Arturo Cranston, OP, died April 10, 2022, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, WI.  This woman of exuberant hospitality, high energy and fun was born July 4, 1934, to Arthur and Marie (Rice) Cranston in Washington, D.C.  Perhaps from birth the splendor of fireworks and sound and color and music were already in her bones.  The Cranston's also...

Janice L Bradley

Janice L Bradley

Apr 5, 2022

Janice L. (Jan) Bradley, 65, of Scales Mound, IL, formerly of Rockford, IL, died April 5th at home after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer.

She was born on May 17, 1956, in Rockford, daughter of Marvin and Ledora (Hoppe) Williams.  She married Richard J. Bradley, of Rockford, in 1987.  They shared 35 years of life...

Kennedy Ruth Moser

Kennedy Ruth Moser

Mar 25, 2022

Kennedy Ruth Moser, age 7-weeks, the newborn daughter of Ryely P. and Elizabeth N. (McGruder) Moser, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Galena, IL, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 25, 2022, at home.

Funeral Services will be at 11 A/M, on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the New South Church, 513 S. Bench Street, in Galena, with...

Kathryn A Webster

Kathryn A Webster

Mar 23, 2022

Kathryn A. "Kathy" Webster, 66, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at home.

Private family funeral services will be Monday, March 28, 2022, at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, in Scales Mound.  Burial will be in the Scales Mound Township Cemetery.

Kathy was born September 24, 1955, in...

Wilmer G Averkamp

Wilmer G Averkamp

Mar 20, 2022

Wilmer G. Averkamp, 93, of Menominee, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Mercy One/Dubuque Medical Center.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the Nativity BVM Catholic Church, in Menominee, IL, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Burial will be in Nativity BVM Cemetery, where military...

Sister Kathleen Conlin, Op

Sister Kathleen Conlin, Op

Mar 19, 2022

Sister Kathleen Conlin, OP, died March 19, 2022, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green. WI.  She was born to Bernard and Marion (Bolger) Conlin Nov. 24, 1932, in Columbus, Wis..  There were five children.  Her brother, Thomas, died in infancy.  She is survived by siblings Bernard "Joe" Conlin, Mary Reis, and Patricia Thiesenhusen; nieces; nephews; and her Dominican family. ...

Robert Lopp

Robert Lopp

Mar 14, 2022

Robert Lopp, age 70, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away at the Galena Stauss Senior Care Community on Monday, March 14, 2022.

Robert was born August 8, 1951, in Shullsburg, WI.  He was number 8 of 10 children born to Aaron and Helen (Heldt) Lopp.

Visitation will be after 4 P/M, on Friday, March 18,...

Donna M Morhardt

Donna M Morhardt

Mar 4, 2022

Donna M. (Falancer) Morhardt, 82, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at the Galena Stauss Senior Care Community in Galena, IL.

Graveside services will be at the Scales Mound Township Cemetery.  A Celebration of Life will be held later in the Spring.

The Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, of Scales...

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