Obituaries

Nov 17, 2024

Gladys M. (Ricke) Cogan, 89, of Oak Park Place, Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, and Hazel Green, WI, passed away, on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Oak Park Place. She was a breast cancer survivor and Alzheimer's warrior.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 A/M, on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at St. Mary's Church...

Nov 15, 2024

Calvin C. Menzemer, 96, of rural Elizabeth, IL, passed away on Friday evening, November 15, 2024, at home.

Per Calvin's wishes, there will be no visitation. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Zion Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Schapville, IL, with Pastor Dottie Morizzo officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery....

Nov 13, 2024

SISTER RUTH (BERNETTE) ELSBERND of Clare House, Dubuque, Iowa, passed away at 2:42 PM, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Clare House.

The Remembering Service and Rite of Final Committal will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024 followed by burial at the Sisters of St....

Nov 11, 2024

Cynthia Jane Smith, 59, of Racine, WI, lost her short battle with cancer on November 11, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital, in Milwaukee, WI.  She was surrounded by the love of family and passed peacefully.

Cynde was born in Rockford, IL, on November 24, 1964, and grew up in East Dubuque, IL.  She later moved to the...

Nov 8, 2024

Name: SISTER THECLA (DOROTHY) CAIN, OSF

Address: 3340 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, Iowa

Time, day, and date of death:  10:53 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2024

Place of Death: Clare House

Services: The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November...

Nov 8, 2024

John J. Kachka, 81, of Apple River, IL, passed peacefully in his home 11/08/24. Retired Chicago Police Lieutenant and Proud USMC veteran. Loving Father to Kimberly (Grandson Ben), brother to Karen (Steve) Smith and the late Gregory. Dear Cousin to Val and Inna (son Dmytro) who he helped to immigrate from Ukraine and to become US Citizens.  Avid dog...

Nov 4, 2024

Hylene N. Anderson, 93, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Stonehill Care Center, in Dubuque.

Family and friends may call from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Scales Mound United Methodist Church, where funeral services will be held at 11:15 a.m., on...

Nov 3, 2024

Elaine L. (Gassman) O'Toole, age 103, died at Bethany Home, in Dubuque, IA, on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Elaine was born in Dubuque on January 23, 1921, to William and Edith (LaMour) Gassman.  She was the first of their 5 children.  Elaine graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1938. Before her marriage she worked for Key...

Nov 2, 2024

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Hutton, 83, passed away peacefully, on November 2, 2024, surrounded by family at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa.

Mary Lou was born on February 25, 1941, in Monticello, Iowa, the daughter of Jerome McClain and Celestine "Sally" McClain Kirk.

Growing up on her beloved "Lincoln Avenue" in Dubuque,...

Nov 2, 2024

Cameron Craig Splinter, age 37, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 2, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, IA.

Cameron fought a lifelong battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, exhibiting never-ending strength and courage throughout his journey. He touched the hearts of those around him with his selflessness, humility, and tenacious ability to endure. Family and...

Oct 30, 2024

Ronald L. "Ron" Hendrickson, 75, of Galena, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Ennoble Nursing and Rehab, Dubuque, IA.

Family and friends may call from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the Miller-Steinke Funeral Home in Scales Mound, IL. Private family burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Scales Mound....

Oct 29, 2024

Sharon Ann (Bauer) Law, 69, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, formerly of Savanna and Menominee, IL, passed away, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Nativity BVM Church, in Menominee, IL, with Fr. Ediberto Jarapa officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

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Oct 17, 2024

Anna Louise Stromberg, "Weezie", of Galena, IL, died October 17, 2024, at Saint Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, WI.

She was born January 16, 1934, to Ray and Leota Ball, of Belleview, IL. Having lived many years in the Chicago land area, she moved to the Galena Territory in the mid 1980s, together with her husband, Dr. William...

Oct 9, 2024

Candace JoAnn "Candy" Schaefer, age 72, of Asbury, IA, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at home, after a short battle with Carcinosarcoma Cancer.

Candy was born on January 26, 1952, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of William and Audrey (Theisen) Schaefer.

Candy is a graduate of Wahlert High School and St. Anthony's School of...

Oct 4, 2024

Patricia A. (Kuhle) Fleege, 72, of Hazel Green, WI, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph's Church, at Sinsinawa, WI, at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, with Fr. Peter Auer officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Sinsinawa, WI.

Oct 1, 2024

George Lee Anderson, 78, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Midwest Senior Care Community, in Galena, IL.

Family and friends may call from 9:00 – 10:45 a.m., on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, in Schapville (rural Scales Mound), where funeral services will be held...

Sep 26, 2024

Marion C. (Ames) Fleege, 98, of rural Hazel Green, WI, passed away with her daughters by her side, on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green.

Family and friends may call from 9:00 – 10:45 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024, at St. Joseph Church, 780 County Rd. Z, Sinsinawa, WI, where a Mass...

Sep 23, 2024

Joan M. Jansen-Meyer, 73, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at home.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque.

Family and friends may call from 4 – 7 p.m., on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Miller Funeral Home...

Sep 22, 2024

Carlan E. Koehn, age 80, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at Schapville, IL, with Rev. James P. Mehltretter officiating.  Burial will be in the Scales Mound Township Cemetery.

Sep 20, 2024

Douglas J. Brennan, 70, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at home, with his family by his side.

There will be no visitation or funeral services.

Mr. Brennan has donated his body to the Anatomical Gift Association of Chicago, IL, for medical research.

The Miller Funeral Home, of...