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James J Mauss

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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...

Sister Dolores (Eugene) Mcallister, Osf

Sister Dolores (Eugene) Mcallister, Osf

Jul 17, 2021

Sister Dolores (Eugene) McAllister, OSF, 96, of Clare House, Dubuque, IA, passed away at 9:30 P/M, Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Clare House.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Francis House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1 P/M, Wednesday, July 21, 2021.  Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Sister...

Dallas Welter

Dallas Welter

Jul 16, 2021

Dallas N. Welter, 91, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Ennoble Manor Care Center, in Dubuque, IA.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque...

Patricia J (Foht) Carlson

Patricia J (Foht) Carlson

Jul 11, 2021

Patricia (Foht) Carlson, 71, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at ManorCare Health Services, in Dubuque.

Funeral services will be at 11 A/M, on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, with Rev. Tom C. Shinkle and Pastor Crystal Weber officiating.  Burial will...

Clarence V Weber

Clarence V Weber

Jul 7, 2021

Clarence V. Weber, 78, of rural Hazel Green, WI, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Galena-Stauss Senior Care Community, in Galena.

Visitation will be from 2 P/M - 6 P/M, on Sunday, July 11, 2021, and after 9:30 A/M, on Monday, July 12, 2021, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where the...

Sister Eduarda Makal, Op

Sister Eduarda Makal, Op

Jun 30, 2021

Sister Eduarda Makal, OP, died June 30, 2021, at Sinsinawa, WI.

She was born July 7, 1933, to Edward and Mary (Lukacek) Makal in Milwaukee, WI.  She had one brother, James.  Sister Eduarda is survived by cousins and her beloved Dominican Sisters.  She received her degree in elementary education from Edgewood College and taught primary grades for...

Sandra J Kaiser

Sandra J Kaiser

Jun 24, 2021

Sandra J. Kaiser, 76, of Potosi, WI, formerly of Menominee, IL, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at the home of her cousin in East Dubuque, IL.

Per Sandy's wishes, there will be no public visitation or service.  Burial will be in St. Andrew Cemetery, Tennyson, WI.

The Miller Funeral Home, of East...

Sister Eileen Quinn, Op

Sister Eileen Quinn, Op

Jun 24, 2021

Sister Eileen Quinn, OP, died June 24, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, WI.

She was born February 8, 1944, to Frank and Helen (O'Reilly) Quinn in Chicago, IL.  Sister Eileen was the youngest of four children.  She is survived by nieces, nephews and her beloved Dominican community.

She loved primary age students and...

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