All Obituaries

Christopher John Herrig, 28, of Dubuque, earned his wings into Heaven early Monday morning, March 30, 2020 at home where he was surrounded by family, after enduring a year and a half of treatment for Ewing’s Sarcoma of the bone with utmost strength, courage and no complaint. In memory of Chris, a celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, June 18th, 2020 with times to be announced.  Chris was born on June 17th, 1991 in Dubuque, son of Ned and Susan Herrig. He...

Norma L. Lynch, 78, wife of Jerry Lynch, of Bernard, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 29th, 2020 at Stonehill Care Center. Private family Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Family Church, New Melleray followed by burial in the church cemetery.  A public mass and visitation will be held at a later date. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is in charge of arrangements. 

Janice Lee Lampers, 82, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on March 28, 2020 at Stonehill Care Center. Private family burial will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Public visitation and funeral mass will be held at a later date with times to be announced by Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Janice was born on March 22, 1938 in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Gerald and Arloene (Smith) Miller. She married John M. Lampers on October 11, 1958 and he preceded her in...

Thomas J. “Tom” Carpender 73 of Dubuque passed away Saturday March 21, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center. Private services and burial will be at Linwood Cemetery. The Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Tom was born on March 10, 1947 in Dubuque the son of William and Mildred (Hahn) Carpender. He grew up and was a lifelong resident on Rush Street. He attended Saint Columbkille Grade School and graduated from Wahlert Catholic High School in 1965. After...

Michelle Marie Tigges, 53, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on March 16, 2020 at Ennoble Manor. Due to COVID-19, private family service will be held at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Michelle was born on February 1, 1967 in Dubuque, Iowa the daughter of George and Mary (Faulhaber) Sharkey Sr. She worked in nursing homes as an LPN. Michelle dedicated her life to serving others especially her residents, children and...

Brianna M. Leach, 24, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on March 16, 2020 at home. Arrangements are pending with Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory and will be announced in the upcoming weeks. 

Vernon Kass, 83 of Dubuque, Iowa passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at home. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 am Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Saint Raphael Cathedral with Msgr. Thomas Toale officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation for Vern will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road where there will be a parish wake service at 3:00 p.m. Vern was born on April 20, 1936 in...

Chad J. Huseman 33 of Dubuque passed away Saturday March 14, 2020 in Dubuque. Private family graveside services will be at Resurrection Cemetery. The Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.    Chad was born on July 16, 1986 in Dubuque the son of Jeffrey and Laurie (Thill) Huseman. He attended Hempstead High School and worked in construction with K & L Dolan Construction and was lastly working at Rite-Hite. Chad loved to cook and the...

James A. “Jim” Seeley, 77, of Bellevue, IA passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at home. Due to COVID-19, visitation and service for James A. Seeley who passed away on March 13th, 2020 have been cancelled. Private family service will be held at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory. Gov. Kim Reynolds released a statement prohibiting mass gatherings or more than 10 people, this including: social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure and sporting events. Jim was...

Richard P. “Skip” Kennedy, 85, of Hazel Green, WI passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 after a sudden illness. To honor Skips wishes, no traditional services will be held. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family. Skip retired from the Dubuque Packing Company after 30 years. He was owner of Kennedy Aquarium and Pet Center, opening its doors in 1971 at 2900 Jackson Street. He later moved to 120 Main Street in Dubuque until 1997 when a fire...