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Raymond A Ryan

Raymond A Ryan

Feb 12, 2017

Raymond A. "Ray" Ryan, 81, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, following a short illness surrounded by his adoring family. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and loyal friend to all. Ray was born January 11, 1936, to Joseph and Alice (Lynch) Ryan in rural Dubuque County....

Alvina H Gerlich

Alvina H Gerlich

Feb 10, 2017

Alvina H. (Haverland) Gerlich, 84, of rural Hazel Green, WI, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017, at Luther Manor, in Dubuque, IA, surrounded by her loving family. Private family visitation will be Thursday morning, February 16, 2017, at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, in Kieler, WI, followed by a public Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A/M, on Thursday,...

Sister Annette George, Osf

Sister Annette George, Osf

Feb 3, 2017

Sister Annette George, OSF, 74, of Francis House, Dubuque, IA, passed away at 12:27 P/M, on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, IA. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at 1 P/M, in Francis Chapel.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 P/M to 7 P/M,...

Robert H Johnson, Sr.

Robert H Johnson, Sr.

Jan 30, 2017

Robert H. "Bob" Johnson, Sr, 63, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at 10:58 A/M, on Monday, January 30, 2017, at home. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 A/M, on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at the First Presbyterian Church, in Galena, IL, with Rev. Jim McCrea officiating.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery, where military honors will be...

Sister Norita Tranel, Osf

Sister Norita Tranel, Osf

Jan 28, 2017

Sister Norita Tranel, OSF, 91, of Clare House, Dubuque, IA, entered into eternal life at 4:15 A/M, on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Clare House. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at 1 P/M, in Francis Chapel.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 P/M to 7 P/M, on Monday,...

Patricia J Cullen Spensley

Patricia J Cullen Spensley

Jan 27, 2017

Patricia J. (Steil) Cullen Spensley, 87, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, peacefully passed away Friday, January 27, 2017, in her home in Dubuque, IA. Patricia was born on April 28, 1929, in Perry, IA, the daughter of Walter F. and Ethel (Frommelt) Steil.  She married Thomas J. Cullen on October 7, 1950, at Holy Trinity Church, in...

Patricia A Meyer

Patricia A Meyer

Jan 25, 2017

Patricia Ann Meyer, 81, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 25, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, in Dubuque, IA, surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 A/M, on Monday, January 30,2017, the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, in Scales Mound, with Pastor John Lee officiating.  Burial will be in the Scales Mound Township Cemetery....

Dolores M Bonnet

Dolores M Bonnet

Jan 23, 2017

Dolores M. "Dee" (Maus) Bonnet, 97, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at 8:24 A/M, on Monday, January 23, 2017, at home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dean Smith officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Sister Jeanne Flanagan, Op

Sister Jeanne Flanagan, Op

Jan 14, 2017

Sister Jeanne Flanagan, OP (John Dominici), 91, died January 14, 2017, at. St. Dominic Villa. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 A/M, on Monday, January 23, 2017, at the Motherhouse Chapel.  Friends may call after 5:15 P/M, on Sunday, January 22, 2017, at the Motherhouse, where a remembering service will take place at 6:30 P/M. The Miller Funeral...

Sister Vincentia Kaeferstein, Bvm

Sister Vincentia Kaeferstein, Bvm

Jan 13, 2017

Sister Vincentia Kaeferstein, BVM, 102, of Marian Hall, Dubuque, IA, passed away on January 13, 2017, at Mount Carmel. Visitation will be from 9 A/M to 11 A/M, on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, in the Marian Hall Chapel, followed by a prayer service at 11 A/M.  Funeral liturgy will be at 1:30 P/M in the Marian Hall Chapel.  Burial will...

Lavonne C Heitkamp

Lavonne C Heitkamp

Jan 12, 2017

LaVonne C. (Theill) Heitkamp, 83, of Menominee, IL, passed away at 6:55 P/M, on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at her home in Menominee. Due to pending weather conditions, the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 A/M, on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Nativity BVM Catholic Church, in Menominee, with Fr. Dean Smith officiating.  Burial will be in Nativity...

Marian E Timmerman

Marian E Timmerman

Jan 7, 2017

Marian E. (Runde) Timmerman, 94, of Dubuque, IA, and formerly of the Sinsinawa, WI, area, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, in Dubuque, with Fr. Gabriel Anderson officiating.  Burial will be in...

Georgean T Reisen

Georgean T Reisen

Jan 5, 2017

Georgean T "Jean" Reisen, 83, of East Dubuque, IL, entered peacefully into eternal life at 10:45 P/M, on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at home, surrounded by her family, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dean...

Boots Sunderland

Boots Sunderland

Jan 5, 2017

Boots Sunderland, 89, of rural Hazel Green, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Bethany Home, in Dubuque, IA. Funeral services will be at 10 A/M, on Monday, January 9, 2017, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, IA. Visitation will be from 2...

Ronald I Moore

Ronald I Moore

Jan 1, 2017

Ronald I. "Ron" Moore, 74, of East Dubuque, IL,  passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017, at home, following a battle with many health issues, including cancer and heart failure. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 A/M, on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Hope Evangelical Free Church, 11893 John F. Kennedy Road, Dubuque, IA, with Pastor Matt Collins officiating.  Burial...

Ellery Don Fowler, Jr

Ellery Don Fowler, Jr

Dec 27, 2016

Ellery Don Fowler, Jr, 60, of Dubuque, IA, and formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center, in Dubuque, IA. Private family services will be held at a later date. The Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, IL, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com

Clarence M Ricke

Clarence M Ricke

Dec 7, 2016

Clarence M. Ricke, 89, of Menominee, IL, passed away at 8:23 P/M, on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at home, surrounded by his loving family.  God's amazing grace will lead him home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 A/M, on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at the Nativity BVM Catholic Church, in Menominee, with Fr. Dean Smith officiating.  Burial...

Mary Ann F Runde

Mary Ann F Runde

Nov 26, 2016

Mary Ann F. Runde, 85, of Hazel Green, WI, passed away, on Saturday, November 26, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, IA, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A/M, on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Hazel Green, WI, with Fr. Ken Frisch officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation...

Russell A Koehler

Russell A Koehler

Nov 23, 2016

Russell A. Koehler, 54, of Blair, OK, formerly of Scales Mound, IL, died November 23, 2016, at home. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:30 P/M, on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque, where friends may call from 4 P/M to 6 P/M.  Burial will be at a later date in Scales Mound...

Sister Veronica Grennan, Bvm (Ita)

Sister Veronica Grennan, Bvm (Ita)

Nov 22, 2016

Sister Veronica Grennan, BVM (Ita), 103, of Marian Hall, 1050 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at Marian Hall. Visitation will be from 9 A/M to 11 A/M, on Monday, November 28, 2016, in the Marian Hall Chapel, followed by a prayer service at 11 A/M.  Funeral liturgy will be at 1:30 P/M.  Burial is...

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