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!

Joyce A. McDowell

Joyce A. McDowell, age 79, of Manchester, IA, completed her earthly journey peacefully on August 27, 2024, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home, with her loving family holding her hands.  To honor Joyce’s life, a private family graveside service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Joyce’s family.

Steven E. “Steve” Robins

Steven E. “Steve” Robins, age 78, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on August 26, 2024, at the Cascade Nursing Home in Cascade, IA.  To honor Steve’s life, a private family service is being held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Steve’s family.

John L. Frutig

John L. Frutig, age 94, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024, at Midwest Galena Stauss Senior Care. The family will honor his life with a private celebration.

James E. “Jim” Metz

James E. “Jim” Metz, age 71, Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on August 24, 2024, at home, while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Jim’s life, a private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque, IA.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jim’s family.

Frances A. Heilman

Frances Adelia (McGill) Heilman, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024. A sometimes devout Catholic, Frances incorporated what she considered to be the very best aspects of various faiths to create a relationship with God that was uniquely her own— “Catholic-lite,” she called it.  She firmly believed that this world was only one “village” and that in leaving us she was simply moving on to the next one.

Brenda A. Allman

Brenda A. Allman, 71, of Guttenberg, IA, completed her earthly journey on August 18, 2024, at home while surrounded by her loving family. To honor Brenda’s life, a private family service is being held at a later date. Brenda will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allyn B. and Hazel M. (Wilkinson) Rutledge; and her husband, Robert Allman. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Brenda’s family.

Douglas A. “Doug” Mangler

Douglas A. “Doug” Mangler, age 70, of Wyoming, IA, completed his earthly journey suddenly on August 17, 2024, at home.  To honor Doug’s life, a private family service will be held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Doug’s family.

Marian H. Hermsen

Marian Helen Hermsen, 80, of Dyersville, IA, passed away on August 18, 2024, at Hawkeye Care Center in Asbury. To honor Marian’s life, her family and friends are invited to her chapel service and burial at 9:00 a.m., on Monday September 9, 2024, at the St. Francis Cemetery in Dyersville, IA. Marian’s Celebration of Life will be held following her burial from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the Dyersville Social Center, 625 3rd Avenue, S.E. in Dyersville, IA. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Marian’s family.

Melba E. Freebolin

Melba E. Freebolin, age 91, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Chicago, IL, completed her earthly journey on July 31, 2024, at Ennoble Manor in Dubuque, while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Melba’s life, her Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 225 West 10th Street in Dubuque, with Pastor Kaity Kemp officiating.  Family and friends of Melba are invited to join in fellowship for one hour prior to the service at the church.  Entombment will be in the First Congregational United Church of Christ Mausoleum.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Melba’s family. 

Gerald D. “Jerry” Allendorf

Gerald D. “Jerry” Allendorf, age 84, of Galena, IL, completed his earthly journey on August 12, 2024.  To honor Jerry’s life, a private family service is being held.  Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Galena.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jerry’s family.

Donald E. Salser

Donald E. Salser, age 70, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on August 3, 2024, at Dubuque Specialty Care.  Per Don’s request, there will be no services held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Don’s family.

Gary “Grease Monkey” Pfohl

Per Gary’s wishes, a party for his life will take place at the Dubuque Moose Lodge 355 on Sunday, August 25th. Family and friends may stop by anytime between 2 and 8 pm. A short dedication to Gary will occur at 5 pm, followed by some karaoke and dancing.

Floyd P. Bennett

Floyd P. Bennett, age 70, Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on August 1, 2024, at Dubuque Specialty Care, while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Floyd’s life, a private graveside service will be held at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Floyd’s family.

Randall J. “Randy” Vaske

Randall J. “Randy” Vaske, age 70, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on July 19, 2024, at Ennoble Manor in Dubuque.  To honor Randy’s life, a private family service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Randy’s family.

Edward A. “Ed” Krasnodemski

Edward A. “Ed” Krasnodemski, 48, of Dubuque, Iowa passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A celebration honoring Ed’s life will be held at a later date. In accordance with his wishes, Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Ed’s family.

Dr. Jeffrey A. Mazzanti

Dr. Jeffrey A. Mazzanti, age 73, of  Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on July 12, 2024, at MercyOne in Dubuque.  To honor Jeffrey’s life, a private family graveside service will be held at the Resurrection Church Cemetery in Asbury, IA.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jeffrey’s family.

Liam Wayne Kenniker

Liam Wayne Kenniker, age 10, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on July 12, 2024, at home, while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Liam’s life, a private family Celebration of Life is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Liam’s family.

Michael J. Lorento

Michael J. Lorento, age 67, of Galena, IL, completed his earthly journey on July 7, 2024, at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. To honor Michael’s life, a memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Lord of Love Lutheran Church, 219 Summit Street in Galena, with Pastor Robin Luckey officiating. Family and friends of Michael’s are invited to join in fellowship from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Michael’s family.

Mary E. Engling

Mary E. Engling, age 83, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on June 28, 2024, at home, while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Mary’s life, a Mass in Mary’s name will be held at a later date.  Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Mary’s family.

Timothy M. “Tim” Mauer

Timothy M. “Tim” Mauer, age 84, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on June 28, 2024, at Dubuque Specialty Care.  To honor Tim’s life, a Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, July 5, 2024, at St. Joseph Key West, 10204 Key West Drive in Dubuque, with Msgr. Thomas Toale officiating.  Family and friends are invited to join in fellowship for one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will be in the Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Tim’s family.