All Obituaries

Daniel R. “Dan” Wolter, 61, of Dubuque, Iowa died peacefully on July 14, 2019, with his family by his side. Per Dan’s request, he has been cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, from 4:30-7:30 pm, at the Grand Tap in Dubuque, IA. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, IA is assisting the family. Dan was born on November 27, 1957, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Joyce (Tigges) and Lowell Wolter. Dan graduated from Hempstead High School in...

Ross Thomas Broderick peacefully passed away on July 9th, 2019 after a rapidly progressing illness. Ross, a lifelong resident of Dubuque, is survived by his Bride of 60 years Shirley Ann (Tranel) Broderick, his son Daniel (Nancy) Broderick, daughters Julie (James) Fischer, Laura (James) Mulgrew and Mary (Christopher) Luedtke, sisters Kathleen McMullen and Lynne (Samuel) Sciple.  Additionally, Ross is the Grandfather of ten Andrew (Theresa) Broderick, Sara (Daniel) Lueders, Kelly...

Tyler Steven Ingles LuGrain, 28, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on July 4th, 2019 in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 14th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Peter Snieg officiating. Tyler was born on July 17, 1990 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Donna Ingles. He attended Senior High School and worked in the restaurant business as a cook. He was lastly working at Old...

Lanny J. Hostert, 60, of Dubuque, IA passed away in his home on Saturday, July 6th. A small burial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 13th, 2019 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, family and friends may visit after 10:30 a.m. at the chapel until time of service. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family asks that friends and loved ones please make a donation to the memorial fund in Lanny’s name at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Following the service,...

Patricia L. Wilming, 77, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on July 8th, 2019 at Stonehill Care Center. Funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 12th, 2019 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Rev. Steven Rosonke officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 2:30 p.m.  Family and friends may also visit from 9:00 a.m....

Mary Jo (Merfeld) Dalen, 57, danced her way up the top of the mountain with her family and friends ending her journey on July 2, 2019. Mary Jo began her adventure at Xavier Hospital in 1961 when she was born to Orland and Mavis (Chadwick) Merfeld. She moved from Bernard to East Dubuque and attended all East Dubuque schools, graduating from high school January 13, 1979. She obtained her dental assistant degree from NITI and started working at West Third Oral Surgery. The practice grew and...

Mary Margaret “Susie” Blatz, 89, of St. Catherine Rd, Dubuque, passed away in her home on the evening of July 3rd, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. Lyle Wilgenbusch officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2019, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale...

Richard Lee “Dick” Griebel, 89, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on July 3, 2019 at Dubuque Specialty Care. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday July 8th, 2019 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Josh Martyn officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery with full military honors by American Legion Post #6. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 7th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Family and...

Charles L. “Charlie” Miller, 86, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on July 3rd, 2019 at Bethany Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 6th, 2019 at the Church of the Nativity with Msgr. James Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Dubuque Memorial Gardens with full military honors by American Legion Post #6. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 5th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake...

Sarah Jane Thilmany, 47, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on July 4th, 2019 at her summer home in Leisure Lake. Sarah was born on October 28, 1971 in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of Donald and Lois (Van Drimmelen) Thilmany. She previously worked for the Channel Inn in Dubuque and lastly was co-owner and manager of Lectric Lee. Sarah loved spending all of her free time at Leisure Lake. She did all for others and put herself last and was the best mother ever. She is survived by her daughter...