All Obituaries

John B. Cacioppo, 95, passed away on October 13, 2019. A celebration of life gathering will be held at The Pointe Outreach Center located at 5650 Northwest Highway in Crystal Lake, Illinois on Saturday, January 4, 2020 from 11:00 – 3:00. John was born on September 5, 1924 in Patterson, LA to Phillip and Lena (Catalinotto) Cacioppo. John was the 7th of 8 children and shortly after his birth the family moved to Chicago, IL. John graduated from Washburne Trade School as a machinist in...

Charles A. Reinert, 87, of Dubuque, Iowa peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Stonehill Care Center. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 16th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 15th, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory. Charles was born on June 23, 1932 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Joseph and Ida (Loewen) Reinert. Charles was raised on the family...

Randall E. “Randy” Ploessl, 65, of Dubuque, passed away at home with his loving family by his side following a brief illness. According to his wishes there will be no public services. The Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road is in charge of arrangements. Randy was born on March 20, 1954 in Dubuque, the son of Edwin and Mary Margaret (Meyer) Ploessl. He graduated from Wahlert Catholic High School in 1972. He married Rebecca “Becky” Berger in 1990 in...

Janet M. Allen 72 of Dubuque passed away Wednesday November 13, 2019 at MercyOne Hospital following a sudden illness. Friends may call from 1 to 4 pm Saturday November 16, 2019 at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road where a service will follow at 4pm. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Janet was born on March 25, 1947 in Dubuque the daughter of Wilfred and Louise (Gerken) Coakley. She married Edward Allen on Sept. 9, 1967 and he preceded her in death on Jan....

Paul E. Meloy, 75, of Dubuque and formerly of Bernard passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 after complications from a lengthy illness surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Church of the Nativity with Msgr. James Miller officiating. Burial will be at Saint Patrick Garryowen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road...

Leta M. Wagner, 89, of Gilbert, AZ formerly of Dubuque, IA passed away on October 2, 2019 in Arizona. Funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 2019 at St. Joseph Key West Church with Rev. Rodney Allers officiating. Family and friends may gather after 9:00 a.m. at the church until time of mass. Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family. Leta was born on July 23, 1930 in Lattnerville, IA the...

Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Beth Sayler, PhD, a William A. & John E. Wagner Professor of Biblical Theology and Distinguished Professor of Bible at Wartburg Theological Seminary, died unexpectantly Monday November 11, 2019. Memorial services are planned at Wartburg Seminary. Burial will be In Underwood ND. The Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Gwen was born on October 27, 1948 in Bismarck North Dakota the daughter of Quentin and Elizabeth (Tucker) Sayler. She...

Ronald J. “Ron” Smyth, 70, of Dubuque, IA, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, November 10, 2019 Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Steve Garner officiating. Burial will follow in Mt Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, IA. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. with a prayer service being held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Rd,...

Gary J.  Heinricy, 76, of LaMotte, Iowa passed away on November 05, 2019 at home. Funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at St. Joseph Church in Bellevue with Rev. Dennis Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Rosary Cemetery in LaMotte.  Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2019 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where a wake service will be at 2:45 p.m. Visitation...

Thomas Joseph Motsch, 57, of East Dubuque, IL passed away on November 4th, 2019 at Ennoble Manor. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 8th, 2019 at St. Raphael Cathedral with Fr. Gregory Bahl officiating. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa is assisting the family. Tom was born on December 29, 1961 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Fred Motsch and Marie (Welter) Motsch Paulsen. He graduated from Senior High School and worked as a printing press operator...