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Obituaries

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Wed
26
Aug

Harlan Backhaus

Harlan Lester Harvey Backhaus, 90, passed away on Aug. 18, 2020, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester.

Due to COVID-19 concerns there will be a private family service and interment. 

Arrangements were handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Garnavillo. 

Wed
26
Aug

Andrew W. “Andy” Jaeger

Andrew W. “Andy” Jaeger, 67, of Dubuque, passed away peacefully at 7:50 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Ennoble Manor, surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation was Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Behr Funeral Home, Dubuque. Funeral services followed the visitation at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Christian Kincaid.

Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery at a later date following cremation.

Wed
26
Aug

DuWayne J. Patzner

DuWayne Joseph Patzner, 89, of rural Hazel Green, Wis., formerly of Dubuque, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.

Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 21, at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, Ill., conducted by Fr. Peter Snieg. Military honors was accorded at the church by members of the Dubuque Marine Corps League. Visitation was before services at the church.

Arrangements were handled by Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque, Ill.

Wed
12
Aug

Ramona G. Balk

Ramona G. Balk passed away on July 16, 2020, after a month-long struggle with corona virus.

She was born on Oct. 6, 1952, in San Diego, Calif. Ramona married Dean Balk on March 7, 1970. While Dean was in the Navy, they traveled the world together for 22 years, until he retired in October 1990. They then made their home in Torrance, Calif. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Wed
05
Aug

Charles “Chuck” E. Peterman

Charles “Chuck” Eugene Peterman, 71, of Elkader, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at the Guttenberg Hospital.

A private family Mass was held, conducted by Rev. John Haugen.

Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Leonard Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elkader assisted the family. 

Wed
05
Aug

Lillian Handke

Lillian Handke, 93, departed peacefully from this earth at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood on Sunday, July 26, 2020, very much enveloped at the time of her passing by the immeasurable love of her large and devoted family.

A private funeral service was held at the City Cemetery in Guttenberg on July 30. She was laid to rest beside her husband.

Wed
29
Jul

David Leuser

David Leuser of Guttenberg, formerly of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away peacefully on July 16, 2020, at Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation in Dubuque, where he was cared for by their caring and compassionate nurses and staff. 

At his request, cremation and a private family memorial is planned for David.

Wed
22
Jul

Irene E. Peake

Irene Esther Rodas Peake, 99, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor.

Due to Coronavirus concerns, there will be a private family graveside service and interment.

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elkader assisted the family.

Wed
15
Jul

Robert H. Fricke

Robert Henry Fricke, 84, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020, at the IOOF Home in Mason City.

Per his wishes, his body has been cremated and Robert’s family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.

Arrangements were handled by Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City.

Wed
15
Jul

Lonnie Wright

Lonnie Wright, 68, of Colesburg, died Saturday, July 4, 2020, at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.

A private burial was held. Arrangements were handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg.

Lonnie was born in Cedar Rapids on Feb. 8, 1952, the son of Orville and Augusta Wright. Lonnie lived in Wisconsin most of his life until moving to Iowa where he spent the last 28 years working in plastering with Lisa Johnson. He was a dog lover and was usually with his best friend Bear. 

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