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Sofia P Tsiftilis
Aug 7, 2015
Sofia P. Tsiftilis, 71, of DeKalb, IL, passed away peacefully at 2:55 P/M, on Friday, August 7, 2015, after a long five year battle with brain cancer, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Paula (Dino) Rigopoulos, of Galena, IL. Funeral services will be at 11 A/M, on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, in...
William Averkamp
Aug 6, 2015
William "Bill" Averkamp, 44, of Canyon Lake, TX, formerly of Menominee, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015, as a result of an accident at home. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 A/M, on Thursday, August 13, 2015, at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, in San Antonio, TX. There will also be a Memorial Celebration of Bill's life...
Jeanette M Elliott
Jul 28, 2015
Jeanette M. (Schwendinger) Elliott, 66, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at home, following a courageous eight (8) year fight with esophageal cancer. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dean Smith officiating. Burial will be in the East...
Sister Jean Brennan, Op
Jul 28, 2015
Sister Jean Brennan, OP (Jerome Aemilian), 85, passed away July 28, 2015, at St. Dominic Villa, Sinsinawa, WI. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Monday, August 3, 2015, at Queen of Rosary Chapel, Sinsinawa, WI, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery. Friends may call after 5:15 P/M, on Sunday, August 2, 2015, at the...
Gerald J Macfarlane
Jul 26, 2015
Gerald J "Bud" MacFarlane, 83, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at home, on Sunday, July 26, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Friday, July 31, 2015, at St. Mary's Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dean Smith officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. Visitation will...
Edward H Freeman
Jul 25, 2015
Edward H. Freeman passed away at his home on July 25, 2015. He was born November 14, 1925, in Elizabeth, IL, to Duane Alice Burns and Herman "Ike" Freeman. He had one (1) brother, Donald Burns Freeman and one (1) sister, Debra Hanley. Ed graduated from Galena High School in 1947 after serving in the United States Navy during World...
James E Leibold
Jul 24, 2015
James E. "Jim" Leibold, 75, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015, at UPH-The Finley Hospital, Dubuque, IA, with his loving family by his side. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Monday, July 27, 2015, at St. Mary's Church, East Dubuque, with Fr. Dean Smith officiating. Burial will be in the...
Adele A Dalen
Jul 22, 2015
Adele A. Dalen, 87, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at 6:50 P/M, on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at home. Private visitation and funeral services will be Saturday, July 25, 2015, at the Miller Funeral Home, East Dubuque, with Pastor Jack Redmond officating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. Adele was born on April 11, 1928, in Dubuque,...
Doris M Splinter
Jul 7, 2015
Mrs. Edmund (Doris M. Metcalf) Splinter, 73, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at 6:05 P/M, on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at home, surrounded by her loving family. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Monday, July 13, 2015, at St. Mary's Church, East Dubuque, with Fr. Francis Steffen officiating. Burial will be in the East...
David A Sarazin
Jul 2, 2015
David A. Sarazin, 69, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center, in Dubuque, IA. A celebration of David's life will be held at a later time. There will be no public visitation. The Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at...
Eldon A. "Butch" Bigelow
Jun 21, 2015
Eldon A. "Butch" Bigelow, 77, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Holy Spirit Parish-Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque, with Fr. Dwayne Thoman officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque. Visitation will be from 3 P/M to...
David W Leifker
Jun 13, 2015
David W. Leifker, 74, of rural Hazel Green, WI, beloved husband and devoted father, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at 12:37 P/M, at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County in Darlington, WI, while engaging in his favorite activity, fishing, with his best buddy, John, by his side. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 A/M, on Thursday,...
Sister Rose Ann Weber, Bvm
Jun 8, 2015
Sister Rose Ann Weber, BVM (Rose Gabriel), 81, of Marian Hall, 1050 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015, at Marian Hall. Visitation will be from 10 A/M to 11 A/M, on Thursday, June 11, 2015, in the Marian Hall Chapel, followed by a prayer service at 11 A/M. Funeral liturgy will be at 1:30 P/M. Burial...
James L Herrick
Jun 3, 2015
James L. "Jamie" Herrick, 63, of Galena, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at home, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be at 10 A/M on Monday, June 8, 2015, at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home in Galena, with Rev. Gloria Hopewell officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. Visitation...
Richard E Brimeyer
Jun 1, 2015
Richard E. "Dick" Brimeyer, 81, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 A/M on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at St. Mary's Church in East Dubuque, IL, with Fr. Dean Smith officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery, where...
Kathleen "Kay" Jorgenson
May 31, 2015
Kathleen "Kay" (Mihalakis) Jorgenson, 89, of Glenwood, IA, formerly of Dubuque, IA, passed away at 4:50 P/M, on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Linnwood Estates Assisted Living in Glenwood. Funeral Services will be at 10 A/M, on Friday, June 5, 2015, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Dubuque. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 A/M until...
Thelma B Hicks
May 31, 2015
Thelma B. Hicks, 102, of Galena, IL, and formerly of Forreston, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at the Galena-Stauss Senior Care Community. Graveside services will be at 11:30 A/M, on Friday, June 5, 2015, at the Chapel Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Dixon, IL. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Miller &...
Mary Jane Roth
May 31, 2015
Mary Jane (Werner) Roth, died suddenly at her home on May 31, 2015, which was her 85th birthday. She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren during a beautiful day of celebration. Wake services will be held at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL, on Wednesday June 3, 2015, from 4 P/M to 8 P/M. The Mass...
Benjamin F Meusel
May 28, 2015
Benjamin F. "Ben" Meusel, 79, of Stockton, IL, formerly of Galena, IL, passed away at 12:30 A/M, Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. Visitation will be from 3 P/M to 7 P/M on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home in Scales Mound. Graveside committal services will be at Zion Presbyterian...
Joan M Geisler
May 24, 2015
Joan M. Geisler, 85, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at Ennoble Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dubuque. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M on Friday, May 29, 2015, at the Nativity Church in Dubuque, with Msgr. James Miller officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Visitation will...
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