Obituaries

At the Tri-State Cremation Center we take great pride in offering everyone we serve a premium level of service, at an affordable price, which is greater than you may have ever considered possible. We generously offer to all of our families completely free digital obituary postings on our website, our Facebook page and with the Dubuque Advertiser. We will also gladly send any obituary, which you may wish to pay for, to any other publication you request. Below, you also will find another feature we believe you will definitely find very useful. As we all know, not every memorial service or celebration of life in the area will be handled by us here at the Tri-State Cremation Center. Because we are focused not only on Honesty and Value, but also on providing great Service; we have provided below the web-links to all of the digital obituary publications in the area which will allow you to have immediate and complete access to every obituary around the Tri-State’s right here in one location. So, please feel free to add our webpage to your favorites list and enjoy daily the convenience of searching multiple obituary links to find any current, or past obituaries you may be looking for; and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, or need further assistance. And, as always, thank you for visiting us at the Tri-State Cremation Center – Where Honesty, Value and Service Meet!

Bellevue Herald-Leader
Carroll County News
Cascade Pioneer

Dubuque Advertiser
Dyersville Commercial
Galena Gazette
Guttenberg Press

Maquoketa Sentinel-Press
Platteville Journal
Telegraph Herald

Mary C. “Dolly” Meyer

Mary C. “Dolly” Meyer, age 90, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on March 29, 2023, at Luther Manor in Dubuque. To honor Mary’s life, a private family service is being held. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Mary’s family.

Douglas W. “Doug” Swift

Douglas W. “Doug” Swift, age 79, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on March 26, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque. To honor Doug’s life, Celebrations of Life will be held in Iowa and New Hampshire at a later date. Burial will be in the Hope Utah Cemetery in Galesburg, IL. and in the Cemetery on the Plain in Windham, N.H. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Doug’s family.

Norma J. Davis

Norma J. Davis, age 85, of Galena, IL, completed her earthly journey on March 22, 2023, at the Midwest Senior Care Community in Galena. To honor Norma’s life, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at the Galena Bible Church, 11108 US-20, with Pastor Gary Kirst officiating. Family and friends of Norma’s are invited to join in fellowship for one prior to the service at the church. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Norma’s family.

Ellen A. “Allie” Jones-Davis

Ellen A. “Allie” Jones-Davis age 84 formerly of Cuba City and Hazel Green WI passed away Wednesday March 22, 2023, at Orchard Manor Nursing home in Lancaster, WI. A Celebration of Life with a luncheon will be held Saturday April 29, 2023, at the American Legion Hall, 413 E. Calhoun St, Cuba City, WI from 11:30 to 1:30.

Thomas I. “Tic” Correll

Thomas I. “Tic” Correll, age 50, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on March 20, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital. To honor Tom’s life, his Celebration of Life will be held from on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at The Other Side, 68 Sinsinawa Avenue in East Dubuque, IL. A ride will be held from 12:00-5:00 p.m. with live music, food, and raffles to follow. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Tom’s family.

Valida “Val” Harrison

Valida “Val” Harrison, age 82, of East Dubuque, IL, completed her earthly journey suddenly on March 20, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. To honor Val’s life, a private family service will be held. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Val’s family.

Carol Jean Duster

Carol Jean Duster, age 75, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey suddenly on March 18, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital, with her loving family by her side. As per Carol’s wishes; there will be no visitation. Carol did not want her passing to be filled with sadness. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Carol’s family.

Dennis R. “Denny” Pickel

Dennis R. “Denny” Pickel, age 76, of Dubuque, IA, sadly completed his earthly journey on March 11, 2023. To honor Denny’s life, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, March 27, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1425 Iowa Street, with Father Dennis Quint officiating. Family and friends of Denny’s may visit from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Denny’s family.

Sandra A. Bisenius

Sandra A. Bisenius, age 69, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on March 13, 2023, at home while surrounded by her loving family. To honor Sandra’s life, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1425 Iowa Street, with Father Dennis Quint officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Sandra’s family.

Richard G. Gross

Richard G. Gross, age 60, of East Dubuque, IL, completed his earthly journey suddenly during a short battle with cancer on March 7, 2023. To honor Richard’s life, a private family service is being held. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Richard’s family.

Thomas James “Tom” Johnson

Thomas James “Tom” Johnson, age 64, of Dubuque, Iowa, died peacefully on March 5, 2023. To honor Tom’s life, family and friends may gather together for his Celebration of Life from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Dubuque Driving Range, located at 10740 IA-3 in Dubuque. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Tom’s family.

Sally B. Jansen

Sally Bernadette Jansen, age 81, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey suddenly on February 22, 2023, at home in the loving arms of her husband. To honor Sally’s life, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 27, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at Cathedral of St. Raphael, 231 Bluff Street, with Father Dennis Quint officiating. Family and friends of Sally’s may gather in fellowship for one hour prior to the service at the church. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Sally’s family.

Raymond J. “Ray” Fisher, Jr.

Raymond J. “Ray” Fisher, Jr., age 72, of Viroqua, WI, completed his earthly journey on February 20, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, IA. To honor Ray’s life, a private family service will be held at a later date. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Raymond’s family.

Eugene F. “Gene” Schmidt

A private celebration of Gene’s life and the love his family has for him is planned for April 29, 2023. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that people can send condolence cards and notes to Mary Schmidt Greenwood, 2659 Vista Ornada, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Gay Nell Kammerude

Gay Nell Kammerude, age 80, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on Feb. 13, 2023, at ManorCare. To honor Nell’s life, her Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, from 4:00–7:00 p.m., at the Mueller Memorial Chapel at Linwood Cemetery, 2736 Windsor Avenue, in Dubuque. Burial will be in the Liberty Hill Cemetery in Liberty Hill, AL. The Tri- State Cremation Center is humbly serving Nell’s family.

Robert C. “Bear” Moore

The family sends a huge thank you to the Fort Wayne Cancer Center. A private celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023. Condolences can be posted online at www.tristatecremationcenter.com or sent to the Tri-State Cremation Center, East Dubuque, IL.

Daniel Charles “Dan” Montelius

Daniel Charles “Dan” Montelius, age 46, of Dubuque, Iowa, completed his earthly journey suddenly on February 8, 2023, at home. To honor Dan’s life, a private family service will be held. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Dan’s family.

Konrad W. Voigt

Konrad Werner Voigt was born in July of 1951 to Adeline and Werner Voigt. He passed away on February 8, 2023, at the age of 71, while residing at Stonehill Communities Memory Care. To honor Konrad’s life, a private family service is being held at a later date. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Konrad’s family.

Maria Elena Guerrero (Beltran)

Maria Elena Guerrero (Beltran), age 82, of Dubuque, IA, died peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Oak Park Place, with her loving family members by her side. To honor Maria’s life, her Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m., on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the Grand River Center, 500 Bell Street, in Dubuque, in the Third Floor, River Room. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held the following morning, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1425 Iowa Street, in Dubuque. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Maria’s family.

Thomas A. “Tom” Welu

Thomas A. “Tom” Welu, age 85, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on February 1, 2023, at Luther Manor. To honor Tom’s life, a private family service is being held. Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Tom’s family.