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Michael Alan Stoudemire, 66, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away January 3, 2026.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory 2595 Rockdale Road is assisting the family.
Michael was born September 22, 1959, in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Dee and Sarah Stoudemire Sr. Michael married Evett Reeder, they later divorced. He worked in Chicago as a CHS security guard for over 20 years, then became a maintenance man also for CHS until his retirement.
He is survived by his three daughters, Kimberly Stoudemire, Jasmine Stoudemire, and Britney Stoudemire; step-daughter Christine Blackman; sister, Teresa Bowman; nieces and nephew, Lisa Stoudemire, Jennifer Bowmann and Dee Stoudemire III.
Michael is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Mildred Stoudemire, Dee Stoudemire Jr., Guice Stoudemire, Gloria Jean Stoudemire, and Freeman Stoudemire.
May your soul find peace and your spirit rise with grace. Your life was a blessing. Your memory is a treasure. Now in God’s care, but forever in my heart. Love, your oldest baby girl, Kim
Daddy, thank you for all of your advice and support you have given me. I wish I could have had a chance to bring your grandkids to see you, I will love you and think about you. Love, “Lil’ Mike” Jasmine
I love you; I miss you; I cherish you; I will miss your voice, I will miss your smile, I will miss your laugh, I will miss your face, I will miss your hugs, I will miss your advice, most importantly I will miss your love. You will always be with me in my heart and in my soul. Rest in love, Lisa
I will miss you my brother Michael, but I look forward to seeing you again in the resurrection in paradise. Revelations 21:3-4. Love, Teresa
I love you Unc and you will be truly missed. I admire your strength, love and loyalty toward those you love. When you get to heaven tell all our family we and miss them. I love you Unc, Dee Stoudemire III
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