Obituaries

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...

Aug 8, 2025

Dolores M. Correll, 96 of East Dubuque passed away on August 8, 2025 in her home.  She died as she lived, in peace with grace and dignity. Although we are saddened and prepared to deeply miss her, she is going to enjoy a massive reunion with her Savior, Jesus Christ and the many that have gone before her.  A...

Jul 28, 2025

Gail (Ankrum) Bullock, 73, of Branson, MO, formerly of Maquoketa and Dubuque, IA, passed away on July 28, 2025, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer.

She was born in Des Moines, IA, on March 16, 1952, the daughter of Bill and Regina "Jean" (Deluhery) Ankrum. Gail and her family spent most...

Jul 15, 2025

Rosemary G. "Rosie" Brimeyer, 87, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at her residence at Eagle Pointe Place.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, with Pastor Matt Beers officiating. Burial will follow...

Jul 8, 2025

Tyrone A Freese, 85, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at St. Mary's Church, East Dubuque, where family and friends may call from 9:00 – 10:45 AM. Burial will follow in the East Dubuque Cemetery, where military honors...

Jul 2, 2025

Sister Veronica "Ronnie" Higgins, BVM, (Rosine), 79, of Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa, died Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Visitation will be from 9-9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 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...

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...