Obituaries

Oct 9, 2025

Pamela Jean DeMeester, age 75, of East Dubuque, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2025, after courageously living with Alzheimer's disease for ten years. Her family is deeply grateful for the unwavering care and devotion provided by her husband, Bob, throughout her illness.

Pam was born on August 7, 1950, in Dubuque,...

Oct 9, 2025

Wayne C. Stewart, age 84, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Stonehill Health Center, in Dubuque, IA, with his family by his side.

Per Wayne's request, private family services will be held. Burial will follow in East Dubuque Cemetery.

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

Sep 23, 2025

Judy Bonnet, 72, of North Liberty, Iowa, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed from this life on September 23, 2025, after a long struggle with cancer. She was born February 2, 1953, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Carlton and Virginia Christman and married Ken Bonnet on April 10, 1982. An alum of the University of Dubuque, Judy taught in the...

Sep 19, 2025

Sharon Helen Accola, age 85, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Ahva Living, in East Dubuque, IL, with her family by her side.

Family and friends may call from 9:00 – 10:50 a.m., on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, IL, where funeral services will...

Sep 16, 2025

Craig W. Pratt, 64, of Galena, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Midwest Medical Center in Galena.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, IL, with Pastor Austin Caswell officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, IL.

Family and...

Sep 13, 2025

Bernard J. "Ben" Brady, age 84, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away Saturday evening, September 13, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 20, 2025, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, IL. Burial will follow at the East Dubuque Cemetery, where military honors will be...

Sep 11, 2025

Carolyn I. (Pfohl) Anthony, age 82, of Kieler, WI, passed away on Thursday afternoon, September 11, 2025, at home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Kieler.  Burial will be held in the church cemetery.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 –...

Sep 10, 2025

Kimberly Ann Kroll "Mimi" 57, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, with her loving family by her side at home.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Monday, September 15, 2025, and from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m., on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home, in...

Sep 6, 2025

Theresa R. Brimmer, 75, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Midwest Senior Care Community, in Galena, IL.

Theresa was born on December 18, 1949, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Leo and Leona (Watters) Birch. She was united in marriage to Roger A. Brimmer, on October 29, 1965, in Dubuque, IA....

Sep 4, 2025

Robert N. "Bob" Slaats, 87, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at MercyOne/Dubuque Medical Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque. Burial will be in East Dubuque Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by members of American Legion Post...

Sep 3, 2025

Donald J. Fluhr, age 76, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away suddenly on September 3, 2025, at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m., Monday, September 8, 2025, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, IL, with Rev. Bart Timmerman officiating, and Deacon Larry Tranel assisting. Burial will...

Sep 1, 2025

Sister Elizabeth Huber, BVM, (Elizabeth Mary), 91, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, at Mount Carmel Bluffs -Gables, in Dubuque, Iowa.

Visitation will be from 9-9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 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 Burial....

Sep 1, 2025

Audrey Ann (Snyder, Hofbauer) Collis, age 78, of Hazel Green, WI, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 1, 2025, at MercyOne/Dubuque Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Family and friends may call from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL. Family Burial will be in East...

Aug 30, 2025

Maurelia Kennedy, lovingly known as "Mimi," passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, at the Grand Meadows Care Center, in Asbury, Iowa, following a short battle with pneumonia. She was 95.

Born on April 18, 1930, in East Dubuque, Illinois, Mimi was the daughter of Rosalia (Thole) and Dennis Kennedy. She grew up with a deep appreciation...

Aug 29, 2025

Richard E. "Dick" Brandel, age 85, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at home following a lingering illness.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Burial will follow in East Dubuque Cemetery.

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Aug 26, 2025

Allen D. Steinke, age 86, of Galena, Illinois, passed away on August 26, 2025, at Midwest Senior Living Community, in Galena.

Friends may call from 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday, September 1, 2025, at the Miller and Steinke Funeral Home, in Scales Mound, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025,...

Aug 26, 2025

Karen M. (Wubben) Wienen, 60, of Scales Mound, IL, and formerly of Menominee, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Scales Mound, with Fr. Robert Chinnappan officiating.  Burial will follow in...

Aug 25, 2025

James Jay Appel, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in East Dubuque, Illinois, on Monday, August 25, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family and his wife of 59 years, Gini.

Jim was born in Dubuque, IA, the son of Robert and Elsie (Rapp) Appel on December 27, 1943.

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Aug 20, 2025

Mary Alice Kritz, 64, of East Dubuque IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.

Family and friends may call from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2025,...

Aug 18, 2025

Judith Kay (Hopkins-Licht) Putz, 77, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family.

There will be no public visitation. A celebration of life will be held at a later date to be determined. The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is assisting the family.

Judy was...