Obituaries

Jun 28, 2025

Harvey W. Tibbetts, 85, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully with friends and family on June 28, 2025.

Visitation is at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 Noon, where the Funeral service starts at 12 Noon. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Jun 20, 2025

William M. "Bill" Sand, Sr., 72, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Friday afternoon, June 20, 2025, at Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center, with his family by his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, June 26, 2025, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Edilberto Jarapa officiating. Burial will follow...

Jun 20, 2025

Arlene J. Budden, 93, of rural Cuba City, WI, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Stonehill Health Center, in Dubuque, IA, with her family by her side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sinsinawa, WI, with Fr. Peter Auer officiating. Burial will follow in...

Jun 15, 2025

Pearl L. Rosemeyer, 96, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Sunday evening, June 15, 2025, at Ahva Living, in East Dubuque.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church, in East Dubuque, with Pastor Crystal Weber officiating. Burial will follow in the East Dubuque...

Jun 12, 2025

Roger W. Gross, 77, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at his daughter's home, Sue Voss, of rural Galena, IL.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, IL, where military honors will be accorded by members of...

Jun 6, 2025

Diane Marie King (née Leadley) April 24, 1951 – June 6, 2025

Diane Marie King, age 74, of East Dubuque, Illinois, formerly of Stockton, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's dementia.

Diane was born on April 24, 1951, in Kewanee,...

Jun 1, 2025

David R. (Bob) Jones, 87, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Harmony Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque. Private family services and burial will be held at the East Dubuque Cemetery.

May 17, 2025

Wilma R. (Loeffelholz) Hilby, 80, of Menominee, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at home.

Family and friends may call from 9:30 – 11:15 AM, on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Nativity BVM Catholic Church, in Menominee, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM, with Fr. Edilberto Jarapa officiating....

May 5, 2025

Sister Diana Malone, BVM, 89, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Monday, May 5, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9-9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. Sharing of Memories will be at 9:30 a.m., followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial...

Apr 29, 2025

Sister Edissa Mary Szczepanksi, BVM, 91, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9-9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel at Mount Carmel Bluffs. Sharing of Memories will be at 9: 30 a.m. followed immediately by the Mass of Christian...

Apr 28, 2025

DiAnn K Bowman-Portz (78), formerly of East Dubuque, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Harmony of Dubuque. IA.

Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 PM, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque.  Viewing will also be available from 9:45 - 10:15 AM, prior to the Mass...

Apr 26, 2025

Juanita Dawn Steichen April 8, 1936 – April 26, 2025

Juanita Dawn Steichen (Connor), passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by love, her hair looking beautiful and her signature feather in place—just the way she would've wanted. In her final days, she was surrounded by her beloved children, grandchildren, and her cherished sister Cassie, celebrating the...

Apr 25, 2025

Wilma V. Budden, 94, of Stonehill Care Center, Dubuque, IA, formerly of Menominee, IL, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Stonehill.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday May 1, 2025, at Nativity BVM Church, at Menominee, with Fr. Edilberto Jarapa and Fr. Thomas Srenn concelebrating.  Interment will follow in the Church...

Apr 22, 2025

Sharon Ann Runde, 74, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at home with her family by her side. Visitation will be held at Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Private funeral services will be held at a later date at St. Francis de Sales...

Apr 19, 2025

Sister Mary Catherine St. Martin, OP, died April 19, 2025, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her Remembering Service and Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025, at St. Dominic Villa.

Miller Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Sister Mary Catherine was born June 25, 1932, to Albert and Mildred...

Apr 13, 2025

Sister Eugena Sullivan, BVM, died Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa.

Visitation will be from 9–9:30 AM, on Monday, April 21, 2025, in the Mary Frances Clarke Chapel, at Mount Carmel Bluffs. Sharing of Memories will be at 9:30 AM, followed immediately by the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial is...

Apr 7, 2025

Sister Eleanor "Ellie" Hoffmann, OP, died April 7, 2025, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her funeral services will take place Monday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Racine Dominican Motherhouse, 5635 Erie Street, Racine, Wis.

Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, is handling arrangements.

She was born May 3, 1933, to Jum...

Mar 30, 2025

Sinsinawa Dominican Sister Diane Kennedy, OP, 91, died March 30, 2025, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. The Mass of Resurrection celebrating her life will be held at Dominican University's Rosary Chapel, River Forest, Ill., Sat., April 5 at 1 p.m.with the Rev. Charles Bouchard, OP, officiating. The Mass will be livestreamed at dom.zoom.us/j/94312348417. A visitation will also...

Mar 30, 2025

Thomas M. "Tom" Gockel, 86, of East Dubuque, IL, formerly of LaMotte, IA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Ahva Living Center, in East Dubuque.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Monday, April 7, 2025, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Edilberto Jarapa officiating. Burial will follow at Mt....

Mar 27, 2025

William L. "Bill" Ihm, 89, of Menominee, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Luther Manor (Hillcrest), in Dubuque, IA.

Family and friends may call from 9:30 – 11:15 AM, on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Nativity BVM Church, in Menominee, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM, with Fr....