Obituaries

Connie J. Reynolds, age 57, of East Dubuque, IL, completed her earthly journey on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at home while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Connie’s life, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 170 Montgomery Avenue in East Dubuque, IL.  Family and friends are invited to join in fellowship from 9:30–10:45 at the church prior to the service.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Connie’s family.

Russel A. Deliberto, age 90, of Apple River, IL, completed his earthly journey on June 3, 2023, at the Galena Stauss Senior Care Community, Galena, IL, while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Russel’s life, his memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 9, 2023, following the 10:00 a.m. worship service, at 11:15 a.m., at the Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church, 635 East Schapville Road, in Elizabeth, Il, with Pastor Dottie Morizzo officiating.  Burial will be in the Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church Cemetery with a luncheon to follow where Russel’s family and friends can join in food and fellowship.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Russel’s family.

Victoria G. Kieler, 70, of Kieler, WI, was called to heaven on June 4, 2023, at home while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Victoria’s life, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Kieler, WI.

Bernard Kent “Kent” Bainbridge, age 73, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, surrounded by family. The Tri-State Cremation Center is assisting the family. A private family memorial ceremony will be held at a later date. 

Lynn Beauchamp passed away at the age of 81 on February 7, 2023.  He was born on July 11, 1941, to Irvin and Dorothy Beauchamp of Winfield, IA.  As the only child, he passed his time by his interest in hunting in the woods and fields behind his childhood home. 

Mary K. Loney, age 63, of Dubuque, IA, went to be home with the Lord on June 1, 2023, at Sunnycrest Manor, while surrounded by her family and closest friends, after a life-long battle with Myoclonic Epilepsy with ragged red fibers (MERFF) disease.  To honor Mary’s life, her Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 12:00 noon at the Tri-State Community Church, 12937 Derby Grange Road in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Mary’s family.

Ronald J. “Ron” Soppe, age 80, of Graf, IA, completed his earthly journey on May 31, 2023, at home while surrounded by his loving family. To honor Ron’s life, his Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 1:30-4:30 p.m., at the Reiff Event Center, 894 Peosta Street, Peosta, IA. Burial will be in the Lattnerville Cemetery in Graf, IA. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Ron’s family.

Ralph H. Pregler, Sr., age 72, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on May 29, 2023, at Harmony Dubuque while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Ralph’s life, a private family graveside service will be held at the Dubuque Memorial Gardens Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Ralph’s family.

Bruce E. Dean, age 69, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on May 24, 2023, at 8:50 p.m.  To honor Bruce’s life, a private family service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Bruce’s family.

Michelle M. Hamilton, age 58, of Lancaster, WI, completed her earthly journey on May 19, 2023, at home while surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.  To honor Michelle’s life, her Celebration of Life will be held on June 16, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the Schreiner Memorial Library, 113 West Elm Street, in Lancaster.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Michelle’s family.

Aubrey A. “Speed” Grahn, age 90, of East Dubuque, IL, completed his earthly journey on May 21, 2023, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Aubrey’s life, a private family graveside service will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery in Rock Island, IL, where full military honors will be accorded.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Aubrey’s family.

Rosemarie A “Rea” Steppan, age 84, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on May 17, 2023, at Stonehill Care Center while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Rosemarie’s life, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 241 Peosta Street, Peosta, IA.  Family and friends are invited to join in fellowship for two hours prior to the service at the church.  Burial will be in the church cemetery in Centralia.  The service will be livestreamed on the Parish’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/stelizabethpastorate for those who cannot physically attend. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Rosemarie’s family.

Kay’s Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at the Summit Congregational United Church of Christ, 2885 John F. Kennedy Road in Dubuque, IA. Family and friends are invited to join in fellowship from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. All are also welcome to join in food and fellowship following the service in the church fellowship hall.

Elno A. “Al” Coulson, age 84, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on May 15, 2023, at Harmony Care Center in Dubuque, while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Al’s life, a private family graveside service is being held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Al’s family.

Yvonne E. “Bonnie” Schreiner, age 90, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on May 13, 2023, at Stonehill Care Center.  To honor Bonnie’s life, a private family service is being held.  Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Bonnie’s family.

Donald E. “Don” Hord, age 86, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on May 11, 2023, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Don’s life, a private family service is being held.  Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery in Warsaw, IL, at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Don’s family.

Gerald (Jerry) N. Arensdorf, age 97, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on April 28, 2023, at Luther Manor while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Jerry’s life, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church, 1240 Rush Street in Dubuque, with Father Tom McDermott officiating.  Family and friends are invited to join in fellowship 9:00am to 10:15 at the church.  Burial will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jerry’s family.

Dale A. “Grub” Griffin, age 68, of Dickeyville, WI, completed his earthly journey on April 30, 2023, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA.  To honor Dale’s life, a Gathering of Remembrance will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at PJ’s Pub and Hall, 3670 County HHH, Kieler, WI.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Dale’s family.

James Russell Perry, 93, Platteville, WI, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Southwest Health Hospital in Platteville, WI. A cookout will be held at Flora Park (Pennsylvania Pavilion) from noon to 2:00 p.m. on May 27th to celebrate Jim’s memory.

Beverly Ann Christensen, age 69, of Epworth, IA, completed her earthly journey suddenly on April 27, 2023, at MercyOne in Dubuque, IA.  To honor Beverly’s life, her Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11:30 a.m., at the Sherrill United Methodist Church, 5501 South Mound Road, Sherrill, IA, with Dr. James Cummings officiating.  Family and friends are invited to join in her Celebration of Life beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the church.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Beverly’s family.