Obituaries

Frank J. Heraver, age 96, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Waukegan, IL, completed his earthly journey on November 19, 2023, at the Luther Manor Grand Meadows in Asbury, IA.  To honor Frank’s life, a private family service is being held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Frank’s family.

Mary K. Finn, age 91, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on November 24, 2023, at ManorCare in Dubuque.  To honor Mary’s life, a private family burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Mary’s family.

Cory M. Frommelt, age 54, of Hazel Green, WI, completed his earthly journey suddenly on November 19, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, IA.  To honor Cory’s life, a private family Celebration of Life is being held in conjunction with his father, Roger’s service who was also sadly called home suddenly just ahead of Cory only six days earlier.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Cory’s family.

Roger M. Frommelt, age 85, of Hazel Green, WI, completed his earthly journey suddenly on Monday, November 13, 2023, at home. To honor Roger’s life, his Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

The Reverend Linda Axelson Packard of Galena, IL, died on November 10, 2023.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Grace Episcopal Church, 107 S. Prospect Street, Galena, IL.  The Rev. Dr. Paula Harris and The Right Rev. Bonnie Perry will officiate.  For those unable to attend in person this live steam link will be made available for your viewing; https://youtube.com/live/QrvJzkru8dA?feature=share

Cindy M. Lester, age 67, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on October 31, 2023, at home while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Cindy’s life, a private family graveside service will be held at Dubuque Memorial Gardens where full military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Cindy’s family.

Alice Kay Laaker, age 84, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on October 31, 2023, at home while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Alice’s life, her Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Dockside Bar and Grille, 22500 Golf Lake Road in Mud Lake.  Alice’s family requests that family and friends wear their pink attire proudly in honor of Alice.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Alice’s family.

Valerie H. “Val” Adams, age 75, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on October 31, 2023, at Dubuque Specialty Care while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Val’s life, a private family service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Val’s family.

Robert W. “Bob” Emrich, Jr., age 84, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Boscobel, WI, completed his earthly journey on October 21, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque while surrounded by his loving family.

Kathleen M. Kraus, age 80, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Ramona, CA, completed her earthly journey on October 21, 2023, at Sunset Park Place in Dubuque while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Kathleen’s life, a private family service is being held at a later date with burial to follow in the Nuevo Gardens Cemetery in Ramona, CA.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Kathleen’s family.

Jannell M. Borgstahl, age 59, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on October 18, 2023, at home while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Jannell’s life, a private family service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jannell’s family.

Marilyn Lillian Langas, age 85, of Hawkeye Care Center in Dubuque, IA, was blessed to be called to her Heavenly Father on October 17, 2023, and to be reunited with her husband, George, and their daughter, Jacqueline “Jackie”, whom recently passed away. In honor of Marilyn’s life, a memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the Church of the Nativity, 1225 Alta Vista Street in Dubuque, with Rev. Andy Upah officiating.  Family and friends are invited to visit and fellowship from 9:00-10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the church.

Mary P. Huberty, age 71 , of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on October 9, 2023, at Dubuque Specialty Care in Dubuque while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Mary’s life, a private family service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Mary’s family.

Margaret “Peggy” (nee. Altman) Brewer, 91, passed away on October 7, 2023, at Oak Park Place in Dubuque, Iowa surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Dubuque Iowa on Friday, October 13th with a visitation beginning at 9:30 am and funeral mass following at 10:30 am. Those wishing to celebrate Peggy’s life are additionally invited to an open house beginning at 2:30 pm at the Dog House Lounge in Dubuque, Iowa. A bag of Doritos and a Diet Coke with no ice will be placed at the bar in her honor. Please join us as we celebrate Peggy with stories, memories and fun.

Jacqueline N. “Jackie” Bardon, age 51, of Durango, IA, completed her earthly journey after a brief illness on October 3, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, with her loving family by her side.  To honor Jackie’s life, a Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at the Church of the Nativity, 1225 Alta Vista Street in Dubuque, IA, with Rev. Andy Upah officiating.  Family and friends of Jackie’s may visit and fellowship for one hour prior to the service at the church.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jackie’s family.

Kenneth L. “Ken” Pickel, age 85, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on September 29, 2023, at UnityPoint Finley Hospital while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Ken’s life, a Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3685 County HHH in Kieler, WI, with Rev. Bernard Rott officiating.  Full military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League along with the active U.S. Army funeral detail following the service.  Per Ken’s wishes, there will be no visitation.  Family and friends are invited to join in food and fellowship at Ken’s Celebration of Life following the mass at Burkey’s Bar and Grill, 10638 Key West Drive in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Ken’s family.

Barbara A. “Barb” Mullady, age 65, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on September 27, 2023, at UnityPoint Finley Hospital in Dubuque with her loving family by her side.  To honor Barb’s life, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Barb’s family.

Ruth Iona Weinbender (Huget) was born April 29, 1924, in Runnymede, Saskatchewan, Canada to the Reverend Rudolf and Emma Huget. She died Monday, September 25, 2023, at Hawkeye Care Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

Judith B. Wehrle passed away September 25, 2023, at Midwest Senior Community in Galena.  She was born August 13, 1943, in Tampa, Florida, where her father was serving in the Army.  Most of her childhood was spent in Massachusetts until her parents divorced and her mother re-married and moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa.  Both Judith and her younger sister Meredith actively participated in school athletics, particularly tennis.  Judith graduated from Northern Iowa University in 1966.

Peter A. “Pete” Boden, age 57, of Hanover, IL, completed his earthly journey suddenly on September 20, 2023, as the result of an automobile accident.  To honor Peter’s life, a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 1:00-4:00 p.m., at Chestnut Mountain Resort, 8700 West Chestnut Mountain Road, in Galena, IL.  A time for sharing of memories will begin at 2:00 p.m. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Peter’s family.