Sister Marilyn Skluzacek, Op
Dec 10, 2021
Sister Marilyn Skluzacek, OP, died December 10, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, WI.
She was born to John and Cecelia (Malecha) Skluzacek, July 17, 1940, in Lonsdale, MN. There were eight children. She is survived by four sisters, Janette Sticha, Loretta Hauer, Bernadine Bissonette, and Valeria McHale; and one brother, Jack Skluzacek.
In...
Donald James Pettit
Dec 8, 2021
Donald James Pettit, 86, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Bethany Home, in Dubuque.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 A/M, on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at St. Anthony's Church, in Dubuque, with Fr. Steven Rosonke officating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.
There will...
Lynn Ann Stewart
Nov 30, 2021
Lynn Ann Stewart, 76, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at home.
Private family visitation and funeral services will be Friday, December 3, 2021, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.
Lynn was born on February 10, 1945, in Dubuque, IA,...
Celia A Monahan
Nov 30, 2021
Celia (Cele) A. Monahan, 74, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Stonehill Care Center, in Dubuque.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Monday, December 6, 2021, at St. Raphael's Cathedral, in Dubuque, with Msgr. Thomas Toale officiating. The Mass will be live-streamed...
Florence E Sanders
Nov 27, 2021
Florence E. "Tina" (Villalpando) Ames Sanders, 87, transitioned to Heaven to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 2:05 A/M, on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, IA.
A Celebration of her Life will be at 10 A/M, Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Word of Life Church, 4450 Dodge Street, Dubuque, IA....
Sister Mercedes Kucera, Op
Nov 26, 2021
Sister Mercedes Kucera, OP, died November 26, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, WI.
She was born to Joseph and Esther (Seery) Kucera, on November 24, 1935, in Chicago. She was the youngest of eight children. She is survived by nieces, nephews, extended family and her Dominican Sisters.
She taught elementary education from 1958...
Diane K Bonjour
Nov 22, 2021
Diane K. (Turner) Bonjour, 68, of Dubuque, IA, and formerly of Kieler, WI, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at Ennoble Manor Care Center in Dubuque.
A Celebration of Diane's life will be held from 2 P/M - 4 P/M, on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque.
Diane was...
Dennis F Funke
Nov 19, 2021
Dennis F. Funke, 82, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Friday morning, November 19, 2021, at Unity Point/The Finley Hospital in Dubuque.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at the Church of the Resurrection, 4300 Asbury Road, in Dubuque with Fr. Phil Gibbs...
James G (Werner) Brimeyer
Nov 15, 2021
James G. "Jim" Brimeyer, 53, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at home of natural causes.
Graveside services will be at 11 A/M, on Monday, November 22, 2021, at the East Dubuque Cemetery, with Deacon Jamie Schilling officiating.
Visitation will be from 1 P/M - 3 P/M, on Sunday, November...
Kenneth L Wiederholt
Nov 14, 2021
Kenneth L. Wiederholt, 85, of Hazel Green, WI, passed away, on Sunday afternoon, November 14, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Sinsinawa, WI, with Fr. Peter Auer officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. The...
Richard J Miranda
Nov 14, 2021
Richard J. Miranda, 79, of Apple Canyon Lake, IL, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 14, 2021, at Midwest Medical Center in Galena, IL.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 A/M, on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, in Stockton, IL, with Fr. Michael Morrissey officiating.
The Miller & Steinke Funeral...
John B Splinter
Nov 9, 2021
John B. Splinter, 82, of Hazel Green, WI, peacefully passed away, Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at The Finley Hospital, in Dubuque, surrounded by his family.
He was the son of Agnes (Puls) and Thomas Splinter, born in Cuba City, WI, on March 29, 1939. John grew up on the family farm in East Dubuque, IL.
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William M Gehrts
Oct 25, 2021
William M. "Bill" Gehrts, 67, of Galena, IL, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, at MercyOne/Dubuque, surrounded by his wife and children.
Bill was born September 29, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, IA, to William and Evelyn (Phillips) Gehrts. Bill grew up in Galena, IL, and spent his entire life living in the town he loved so much. ...
Joseph W Sutter
Oct 24, 2021
Joseph W. "Joe" Sutter, 91, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away Sunday morning, October 24, 2021, at home.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Friday, October 29, 2021, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery, where military honors will...
Edwin H Handfelt
Oct 20, 2021
Edwin H. "Ed" Handfelt, 96, of Waunakee, WI, formerly of Menominee, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, WI.
Visitation will be from 2 P/M - 5 P/M, on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque. The Nativity BVM Holy Name Society will recite the rosary...
Robert L Gerlich
Oct 17, 2021
Robert L. Gerlich, (Bob), 89, of rural Hazel Green, WI, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 7, 1932, in Hopkinton, IA, the son of Julius and Eleanor (Griebel) Gerlich.
After Bob graduated from Hopkinton High School he served in the U. S. Marine Corps during the...
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...
