Janice J Freese
Oct 7, 2021
Janice J. Freese, 78, of East Dubuque, IL, formerly of Bellevue, IA, and Dubuque, IA, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the Bell Tower Retirement Community.
Funeral Services will be at 11 A/M, on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Steve Garner officiating. Burial will be in...
Sister Jessica Slack, Op
Sep 30, 2021
Sister Jessica Slack, OP, died at St. Dominic Villa, September 30, 2021.
She was born Pauline Madelyn, May 31, 1931, to Jess and Helen (Murphy) Slack in Grand Island, NE. She was their only child. She is survived by her Dominican Sisters.
At her community reception, she chose the name Sister Jessica. She earned a...
Sister Philip Mary Reilly, Op
Sep 28, 2021
Sister Philip Mary Reilly, OP, died September 28, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, WI.
She was born May 10, 1931, to Philip and Lauretta (Reynolds) Reilly. She was given the name Marianne. There were four children. She was given the name, Sister Philip Mary, by the Sinsinawa Dominicans.
She is survived by nieces,...
Lisa Ann Mcnett
Sep 28, 2021
Lisa Ann McNett, 55, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Mercy One/Dubuque Medical Center.
Visitation will be from 11 A/M - 3 P/M, on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque. Facemasks are required. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.
Lisa was...
Sister Dorothea Snaer, Op
Sep 27, 2021
Sister Dorothea Snaer, OP, died September 27, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, WI.
She was born November 17, 1934, to Bernard and Anna (Ratigan) Snaer in Glendale, CA. There were two children. She is survived by a niece, nephews and her Dominican family.
Sister Dorothea loved language. She attained Master's degrees in French...
Frances L Rogers
Sep 27, 2021
Frances L. Rogers, 85, of Galena, IL, passed away from a sudden illness and went to join her Lord and Savior and husband, Andy, on Monday, September 27, 2021.
Visitation will be from 9 A/M - 10:45 A/M, on Friday, October 1, 2021, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, in Galena, where funeral services will be at 11...
Michael H Larson
Sep 22, 2021
Michael H. "Mike" Larson, 70, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the Bell Tower Retirement Community in East Dubuque.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Monday, September 27, 2021, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Burial will be in the...
James J Mauss
Sep 1, 2021
James J. Mauss, 49, of rural Dubuque, IA, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
A Celebration of Jim's life will be from 3 P/M - 4 P/M and open time of visitation from 4 P/M - 7 P/M, on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where there will be a...
Alfredo "Freddie" Cuadros-Sharpe
Aug 30, 2021
Alfredo "Freddie" Cuadros-Sharpe, 63, of Galena, IL, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, at home.
Graveside services will be at 3:30 P/M, on Friday, September 10, 2021, at St. Mary's Cemetery, in Galena, with Fr. Howard C. Barch, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
The Miller Funeral Home, of East Dubuque,...
Albert D Sendt
Aug 27, 2021
Albert D. "Albie" Sendt, 61, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 27, 2021, at Mercy One Medical Center, in Dubuque.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Burial will be in the East...
Kay Helene Hammer
Aug 24, 2021
Kay Helene Hammer, 82, of Apple River, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Midwest Medical Center, in Galena, IL, of Congestive Heart Failure
Kay was born on June 7, 1939, in Galena, IL, the 3rd child of Irvin and Dorothy (Sproule) Childs. She married Robert C. Hammer, on August 16, 1958, at St. Michael's...
Jolene Marie Bastian
Aug 18, 2021
Jolene Marie Bastian, 60, of Hanover, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
A Celebration of Jolene's life will be held at 10 A/M, on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the United Methodist Church, in Hanover. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover.
Visitation will be...
Sister Maureen (Barbara Ann) J Smith, Osf
Aug 15, 2021
Sister Maureen (Barbara Ann) Smith, OSF, of Clare House, Dubuque, IA, passed away at 2:52 P/M, on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Clare House.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Francis House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center, at 1 P/M, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Masks will be required. Burial will be in Mount...
David J Bohlen
Aug 12, 2021
David J. Bohlen (Barney), 71, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at home with his family by his side, from cancer, on Thursday, August 12, 2021.
Private Family Services will be held at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, with military honors accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League and the...
Lynn Elizabeth Kerker
Aug 10, 2021
Lynn Elizabeth Kerker, 97, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Millboro, South Dakota to Guy and Alice (Dick) Clover. Her family moved to Council Bluffs when she was a baby. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. She married...
Noah Henry Riniker
Aug 8, 2021
Noah Henry Riniker, 41, of Sterling, IL, formerly of Galena, IL, died Sunday, August 8, 2021, at CGH Hospital, in Sterling, succumbing to his life-long foe, pneumonia.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 A/M, on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Nativity BVM Church, in Menominee, with Fr. Dennis Vargas and Fr. David Flanagan concelebrating....
Geraldine "Geri" O'Connor
Aug 4, 2021
Geraldine A. "Geri" (Holmgren) O'Connor, 88, of East Dubuque, IL, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Dubuque Specialty Care, Dubuque, IA.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 A/M, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Interment will be...
Sister Margaret M Kasper, Bvm (Martha Ann)
Aug 4, 2021
Sister Margaret M. Kasper, BVM, (Martha Ann), 91, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021.
Private funeral services will be Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Virtual Sharing of Memories begins at 9:30 A/M, followed immediately by virtual visitation. The Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10:30 A/M. Services are private due...
Mavis "Mazie" Merfeld
Aug 1, 2021
Mavis "Mazie" Merfeld, 83, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at 3:10 A/M, Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Trinity Hospital, Rock Island, IL.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque...
Sister Donna Quinn, Op
Jul 30, 2021
Sister Donna Quinn, OP, died July 30, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, WI.
She was born July 26, 1937, to William and Catherine (Flynn) Quinn in Chicago, IL. There were four children.
Sister Donna is survived by her Dominican Sisters.
She stated in her application at the age of 18 that...
