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Andrew J Nash

Andrew J Nash

Jan 5, 2021

Andrew (Andy) Nash, 74, of Sunnycrest Manor, 2375 Roosevelt Street, Dubuque, IA, passed away at 4:29 A/M, on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Unity Point/Finley Hospital, in Dubuque.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be no public visitation or service at this time.  Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque.

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Joyce E.B. Runde

Joyce E.B. Runde

Jan 4, 2021

Joyce E.B. Runde, 84, of Wisconsin Dells, WI, passed away at her home on Monday, January 4, 2021.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 8, 2021, at 11 A/M, at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, with Fr. Eric Sternberg celebrating.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, in Wisconsin Dells, WI.

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Joseph L Rosemeyer

Joseph L Rosemeyer

Jan 4, 2021

Joseph L. "Joe" Rosemeyer, 96, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Monday afternoon, January 4, 2021, at ManorCare Health Services, in Dubuque, IA.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Friday, January 8, 2021, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Peter Snieg officiating.  Burial will be in the East...

Sister Catherine Jean Hayen, Bvm

Sister Catherine Jean Hayen, Bvm

Jan 1, 2021

Sister Catherine Jean Hayen, BVM, 78, of 1130 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA, died Friday, January 1, 2021, at Caritas Center.

Sharing of Memories via Zoom will be at 9:30 A/M, on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.  Visitation will be at 10:30 A/M, in the Motherhouse Chapel, followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:45 A/M.  Burial...

Sister Margaret "Peggy" (Mary Leon) Glynn, O.P.

Sister Margaret "Peggy" (Mary Leon) Glynn, O.P.

Dec 31, 2020

Sister Margaret "Peggy" (Mary Leon) Glynn, O.P. died on December 31, 2020, at the Dominican Motherhouse, Sinsinawa, WI.

Sister Peggy was born May 1, 1933, to Joseph and Ann (Gallagher) Glynn in Waseca. MN. She was one of ten children.  Peggy is survived by one brother and three sisters; nieces; nephews and her Dominican Sisters.

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Marian A Dayton

Marian A Dayton

Dec 26, 2020

Marian A. (McClain) Dayton, 85, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at Swedish-American Hospital, in Rockford, IL.

Marian was born in Bernard, IA, on January 17, 1935, to Michael and Julia (Donovan) McClain.  Marian married Robert Dayton on July 17, 1967, in Galena, IL.  Marian was...

Sister Nora Ryan, Op

Sister Nora Ryan, Op

Dec 22, 2020

Sister Nora Ryan, OP, died on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at St. Dominic Villa, Sinsinawa, WI.

Patricia was born July 19, 1933, to George and Nora (Cox) Ryan, in Omaha, Nebraska.  She was the sixth of 14 children.  She is survived by two brothers and two sisters.

Nora was kind, fun-loving and the queen of...

Kevin David Gockel

Kevin David Gockel

Dec 16, 2020

Kevin David Gockel, 55, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away suddenly, on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at home.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 A/M, on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Peter Snieg officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

The Mass...

Elizabeth C Smith

Elizabeth C Smith

Dec 16, 2020

Elizabeth C. "Betsy" Smith, 59, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, December 16, 2020, at home, from Pancreatic Cancer, surrounded by her loving family.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:15 A/M, on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Peter Snieg officiating.  Burial will be...

Dorothy Ann Kisting

Dorothy Ann Kisting

Dec 14, 2020

Dorothy Ann (Nauman) Kisting, 97, formerly of 1880 Garfield Avenue, Dubuque, IA, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, at the home of her daughter, Jane Montgomery, of Westfield, IN, under the care of Hospice.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be later in 2021 at the Church of the Resurrection, in Dubuque, when it is...

Daniel Joseph Rigdon

Daniel Joseph Rigdon

Dec 13, 2020

Daniel Joseph "Dan" Rigdon, 65, of Galena, IL, passed away at 3:06 P/M, Sunday, December 13, 2020, at MercyOne/Dubuque Medical Center.

Private family services will be held Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, IL. A Public Graveside service will be in Pilot Knob Cemetery, rural Galena, at 1 P/M, on Thursday....

Leo W Werner

Leo W Werner

Dec 10, 2020

Leo W. Werner, 67, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away, at 12:02 A/M, on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the Midwest Medical Center, in Galena, of an apparent heart attack.

PRIVATE family services will be Tuesday morning, December 15, 2020, at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, in Scales Mound, with Rev. James Meltretter officiating.

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Thomas W Spear, Jr

Thomas W Spear, Jr

Dec 10, 2020

Thomas W. Spear, Jr, 56, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center, in Des Moines, IA.

Funeral services will be at 12:30 P/M, on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, in Dubuque, with Pastor Jonathan Crawford officiating.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery,...

Sister Florence (Petra) Gavin, Op

Sister Florence (Petra) Gavin, Op

Dec 8, 2020

Sister Florence (Petra) Gavin, OP, died December 8, 2020, at St. Dominic Villa, Sinsinawa, WI.  Due to COVID-19 precautions, private services will be held at Sinsinawa.

Sister Florence taught in elementary education in the following states or districts: Illinois, Nebraska, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Washington, D.C., Alabama, Oklahoma and California.

In midlife, Florence pursued the quest...

James H Thurman

James H Thurman

Dec 7, 2020

James H. "Jim" Thurman, 77, of rural Galena, IL, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020, at MercyOne/Dubuque Medical Center, from complications due to Covid-19

Visitation will be from 3 P/M to 7 P/M, on Monday, December 14, 2020, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where a family prayer service will be held at 2:30...

Lucille C Jackson

Lucille C Jackson

Dec 6, 2020

Lucille C. Jackson, 90, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Sunday morning, December 6, 2020, at the Bell Tower Retirement Community, in East Dubuque.

A PRIVATE WALK THROUGH VISITATION FOR FAMILY AND RELATIVES ONLY will be from 9 A/M - 10:45 A/M, on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at St. Mary's Church, East Dubuque. Due to the...

Eldon Tranel

Eldon Tranel

Dec 6, 2020

On Sunday, December 6, 2020, Eldon Louis Tranel, loving husband and father of three, passed away at the age of 70, after a hard fought battle with Parkinson's Disease and a long term infection.

Eldon was born on April 12, 1950, in Cuba City, WI, to Mary (Koos) and Louis Tranel.  He married his sweetheart, Susan Hingtgen,...

Michael L Trowbridge

Michael L Trowbridge

Dec 6, 2020

Michael L. Trowbridge, 70, of Muscoda, WI, formerly of Kieler, WI, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at the Richland Hospital, Richland Center, WI.

Memorial services will be at 11:30 A/M, on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery,...

Rosemary (Knobbe) Reinhardt

Rosemary (Knobbe) Reinhardt

Dec 5, 2020

Rosemary Ann (Knobbe) Reinhardt, 83, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her children.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 A/M, on Friday, December 11, 2020, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Dubuque, with Fr. Steve Garner officiating.  The funeral will be live-streamed on...

Steven Michael Edmonds

Steven Michael Edmonds

Dec 4, 2020

Steven Michael Edmonds, 74, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Galena, IL, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020, at Unity Point/Finley Hospital, in Dubuque, from complications of Covid-19.

Visitation will be from 9:30 A/M - 11 A/M, on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where social distancing, face masks and occupancy...

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