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Doris E Wills

Doris E Wills

Jul 15, 2018

Doris E. Wills, 85, of rural Elizabeth, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Serenity House, in Oregon, IL, following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 10 A/M, on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, in Schapville, IL, with Rev. Mark Oehlert officiating.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, in...

Barbara Zitzer

Barbara Zitzer

Jul 9, 2018

Barbara (Bohlen) Zitzer, 67, of San Jose, CA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018, at home. There will be no visitation or services. She was born on July 5, 1951, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Paul A. and Jackie (Loso) Bohlen. Surviving are her husband, Ward; two children, Elizabeth and Steven, both of...

Stephanie A Jesus

Stephanie A Jesus

Jul 8, 2018

Stephanie A. Jesus, 69, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA. Visitation will be from 4 P/M to 6 P/M, on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, with a prayer service at 5:30 P/M. Stephanie was born on May...

Kenneth J Kennedy

Kenneth J Kennedy

Jul 7, 2018

Kenneth J. "Neighbor" Kennedy, 89, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at the Bell Tower Retirement Community, in East Dubuque. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. James Weighner and Fr. Dean Smith officiating.  Burial will be in...

Robert G Schauer

Robert G Schauer

Jun 27, 2018

Robert G. "Bob" Schauer, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Hawkeye Care Center, in Dubuque. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A/M, on Monday, July 2, 2018, at St. Anthony's Church, in Dubuque, with Rev. Steve Rosonke officiating.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded...

Catherine B Werner

Catherine B Werner

Jun 24, 2018

Catherine B. "Cathy" Werner, 66, of Dubuque, IA, passed away peacefully at 3:25 A/M, on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, in Dubuque, IA, surrounded by her family. Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 P/M to 6 P/M, on Friday, June 29, 2018, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque. Private family services will...

Bette Trannel

Bette Trannel

Jun 16, 2018

Bette (Vanderah) Trannel, 92, of Bethany Home, Dubuque, (formerly of East Dubuque and Sunset Park Place, Dubuque), passed away peacefully Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Bethany Home, surrounded by her loving family. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque. Burial will be in the East...

James W Smith

James W Smith

May 26, 2018

James W. "Smitty" Smith, 79, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away, Saturday afternoon, May 26, 2018, at Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital, in Dubuque. According to Jim's wishes, there will be no public visitation.  Private family services will be Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, in Dubuque, IA....

Robert E Miller

Robert E Miller

May 23, 2018

Robert E. "Bob" Miller, 81, of Benton, WI, formerly of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Manor Care Health Services, in Dubuque. There will be no public visitation.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Bob was born on December 15, 1936, in Iowa City, IA, the son of Nick and Charlotte...

Andrew P Nesbitt

Andrew P Nesbitt

May 19, 2018

Andrew P. "Cowboy" Nesbitt, 37, of Hazel Green, WI, formerly of rural Apple River, IL, passed away Saturday morning, May 19, 2018, as the result of injuries received from a four-wheeler accident on the family farm in rural Apple River. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 A/M, on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, in...

Ralph J Ernst

Ralph J Ernst

May 16, 2018

Ralph J. Ernst, 73, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at 1:20 P/M, on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, in Iowa City, IA. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Monday, May 21, 2018, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery,...

Jerry R Lopp

Jerry R Lopp

May 11, 2018

Jerry R. Lopp, 74, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018, at home, surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be at 6:30 P/M, on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, in Scales Mound, with Pastor Elizabeth Rutherford officiating. Graveside services will be at 10 A/M, on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at...

Sister Rose Andre' Koehler

Sister Rose Andre' Koehler

May 8, 2018

Sister Rose Andre' Koehler, BVM, 92, of 1050 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA, passed away May 8, 2018, at Marian Hall. Visitation will be from 9 A/M to 10:15 A/M, on Monday, May 14, 2018, in the Marian Hall Chapel, followed immediately by a Sharing of Memories and Mass of Christian Burial.  Burial is in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. Sister Rose...

Alan W Vanostrand

Alan W Vanostrand

Apr 29, 2018

Alan W. "Web" VanOstrand, 51, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018, from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident near Luxemburg, IA. Visitation will be from 4 P/M to 8 P/M, on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where a Christian Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 P/M,...

Leon H Batteram

Leon H Batteram

Apr 23, 2018

Leon H. "Bud" Batteram, 88, of rural Hazel Green, WI, and formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away, suddenly, at 9:31 A/M, on Monday, April 23, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, in Dubuque, IA. Funeral Services will be at 11 A/M, on Friday, April 27, 2018, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Bernard Rott officiating.  Burial...

John H Uthe

John H Uthe

Apr 12, 2018

John H. Uthe, 71, of Fairplay, WI, passed away, suddenly, Thursday morning, April 12, 2018, at home, following an apparent heart attack. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Monday, April 16, 2018, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, at Sinsinawa, WI, with Fr. Ken Frisch officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery, where military honors...

Donald R Schneider

Donald R Schneider

Apr 11, 2018

Donald R. Schneider, 71, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at home. A committal prayer service will be at 10 A/M, on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Dubuque Memorial Gardens, with military honors by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.  Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens. The Miller Funeral Home, of East Dubuque, is serving...

Joel M Dexter

Joel M Dexter

Mar 30, 2018

Joel M. Dexter, 61, of rural Schapville, IL, passed away, suddenly, on Friday, March 30, 2018, of an apparent heart attack, due to possible inhalation of smoke from a controlled burn, in rural Scales Mound, IL. Funeral services will be at 11 A/M, on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, in Schapville, with...

Rosalinda M Wubben

Rosalinda M Wubben

Mar 28, 2018

Rosalinda M. Wubben, 91, of Scales Mound, IL, and formerly of Menominee, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at the Galena-Stauss Senior Care Community, in Galena, IL. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at the Nativity BVM Church, in Menominee, IL, with Fr. Dean Smith officiating.  Burial will be...

Neil T Anderson

Neil T Anderson

Mar 27, 2018

Neil Thomas Anderson, 46, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away, suddenly, on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at the Medical Associates Clinic, in Galena, IL. A private celebration of Neil's life will be held at a later date.  Interment will be in the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Cemetery, Schapville, IL. Visitation will be from 4 P/M to 8 P/M, on...

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