Obituaries

Dec 18, 2025

Sister Helen Hurley, OP

SINSINAWA, Wis.—Sister Helen Hurley, OP, died Dec. 18, 2025, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her Funeral Mass will take place 11 a.m. Tues., Dec. 30 at St. Clara Chapel, Sinsinawa, Wis., with burial to follow in St. Clara Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

She was born Sept....

Dec 17, 2025

Lawrence L. Marcue, Jr., known affectionately by family and friends as Marcy, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 61. Marcy was born, in Dubuque, IA, on September 6, 1964, to Judy M. (Ostert) and Lawrence (Larry) L. Marcue, Sr., of Hazel Green WI. A kind soul, Marcy could bring a smile to your face with...

Dec 13, 2025

Nicholas Distler, age 46, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday December 13, 2025, leaving behind a lot of love, laughter, and stories we'll be telling for years. He was a son, father, brother, a friend, and someone who showed up in his own way for the people he cared about.

Nick was born February...

Dec 13, 2025

Gary H. Glab, 84, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Stonehill Health Center, with family by his side.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday,...

Dec 12, 2025

Cathy Ann (Bartels) Steines, 72, of Menominee, IL, passed away Friday evening, December 12, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Cathy was born on August 16, 1953, to Laverne and Romane (Caven) Bartels, at Maquoketa, IA. She graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1971. She became the loving bride of Don Steines, on August 5,...

Dec 9, 2025

Joan H. Ness, 69, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at home, surrounded by family members.

Family and friends may call from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m., on Monday, December 15, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, in East Dubuque, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 (Noon), on...

Dec 8, 2025

Ronald G. "Ron" Dix, 87, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away, on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Unity Point-Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where the parish scripture service will be at 3:30 p.m, Friday....

Dec 7, 2025

Leonard H. Ricke, 92, of Menominee, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Stonehill Health Center, in Dubuque, IA

Family and friends may call from 9:30 – 11:15 a.m., on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Nativity BVM Catholic Church, in Menominee, IL, where the Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:30 a.m., with...

Dec 2, 2025

Terry J. Miller, 76, of Galena, IL, and formerly of Hanover, IL. The family of Terry Miller sadly announces the passing of their father and grandpa on December 2, 2025.

Terry was born on July 5, 1949, to Lois (Girot) and Floyd Miller, in Savanna, IL. No matter where his travels took him, he was always so...

Nov 30, 2025

Beverly Ann (Sand) Tippe, 90, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Bethany Home, in Dubuque, surrounded by her family.

Bev was born on January 23, 1935, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of William J. and Edna Mae (Williams) Sand. She attended East Dubuque High School. Bev was...

Nov 28, 2025

Charles Edward Davis, 89, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at his home in Scales Mound, IL. Charles, Charlie, Chuck, Hopcaid, Governor; no matter what name you knew him by, to know him was to love him. Calm, quiet, caring, humble, and introspective, he didn't say much, but when he spoke, you wanted to listen.

Lover of...

Nov 28, 2025

Betty J. Busch, age 88, of Council Hill (rural Scales Mound, IL), passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Midwest Senior Care Community, in Galena, IL.

Betty was born on January 6, 1937, in Benton, WI, the daughter of George and Evelyn (Hughes) Stienstra. She graduated from Scales Mound High School.

Betty married Delmar...

Nov 22, 2025

John A. Sincox, age 79, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Mercy One/Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque, IA.

Family and friends may call from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, in Scales Mound, and from 9:15 – 9:45 a.m., on Saturday,...

Nov 21, 2025

Richard P. "Dick" Deininger, age 84, of Galena, Illinois, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Mercy One/Dubuque Medical Center.

A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Wesley Methodist Church, in East Dubuque, IL, where funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m., with Pastor Crystal...

Nov 12, 2025

Elaine L. (Vanderah) McNeil, age 95, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away Wednesday evening, November 12, 2025, at Mercy One/Dubuque Medical Center, Dubuque, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, in East Dubuque, with Msgr. Lyle Wilgenbusch officiating.  Burial will follow at the East Dubuque Cemetery....

Nov 4, 2025

Sue A. Bussan, age 77, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.

Visitation will be from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL. Graveside service will be...

Oct 28, 2025

Doris M. (Sherman) Spahn, age 85, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Mercy One/Dubuque Medical Center.

Family and friends may call from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL, where the parish rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m.

Oct 27, 2025

Grant J. Barlow, age 76, of Menominee, IL, formerly of Wildwood, IL, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, October 27, 2025, at home.

Family and friends may call from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., on Friday, NOVEMBER 7, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, IL, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday,...

Oct 21, 2025

Sandra K. Erickson, age 76, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Midwest Senior Care Community in Galena, IL.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Bosco Aruldoss officiating. Burial will follow at the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Oct 13, 2025

Loran L. Schonhoff, age 82, of Menominee, IL, passed away Monday morning, October 13, 2025, at Unity Point-Finley Hospital, Dubuque, IA, surrounded by his family.

Family and friends may call from 9:00 – 10:45 a.m., on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Nativity BVM Catholic Church, at Menominee, IL, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...