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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...

Daniel J Sanders

Daniel J Sanders

Jun 22, 2021

Daniel J. "Dan" Sanders, 77, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at 11:24 P/M, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital, in Dubuque, IA, after a seven month battle with esophageal cancer.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Monday, June 28, 2021, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque,...

Richard H Ennis, Sr.

Richard H Ennis, Sr.

Jun 17, 2021

Richard H. "Dick" Ennis, Sr., 84, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on June 17, 2021.

Per Dick's request, no public visitation or services will be held.

The Miller Funeral Home, of East Dubuque, is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com

Sister Guadalupe Soria, O.P.

Sister Guadalupe Soria, O.P.

Jun 14, 2021

Sister Gualalupe Soria, O.P., died June 14, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, WI.

She was born Mary Socorro, September 22, 1925, to Gilbert and Guadalupe (Alvarado) Soria, in Hysham, Montana.  She was the oldest of ten daughters.  She is survived by sisters, Anita Florez, Gloria Soto, and Sister Rosalinda Soria, O.P.; nieces; nephews; and her...

Ronald F Hasken

Ronald F Hasken

Jun 12, 2021

Ronald F. Hasken, 77, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Dubuque, IA.

Visitation will be from 4 P/M - 7 P/M, on Friday June 25, 2021, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque.

Funeral services will be held at 10 A/M,...

Mary Gail Ryan

Mary Gail Ryan

Jun 9, 2021

Mary (Gail) Ryan, 78, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully, at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Visitation will be from 3 P/M - 7 P/M, on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where the parish scripture service will be at 2:45 P/M, on Tuesday.

The...

Sister Loretta Mcilvenna, Op

Sister Loretta Mcilvenna, Op

Jun 4, 2021

Sister Loretta McIlvenna, OP, died June 4, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, WI.

She was born April 5, 1927, to John and Theresa (Maher) McIlvenna in Beresford, S.D.  There were eight children.  She is survived by a sister, Marie Nash; nieces; nephews; and her Dominican Sisters.

Sister Loretta offered a lifetime of dedicated...

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