Obituaries

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.

Edmund A. “Bud” Steppan, Jr., age 89, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on April 27, 2023, at Stonehill Care Center while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Bud’s life, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 241 Peosta Street, Peosta, IA, with Father Scott Boone officiating.  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 Bud’s family.

Loren M. Rice, II, age 75, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on April 8, 2023, at Dubuque Specialty Care.  To honor Loren’s life, a private family service is being held.  Burial will be held in Harvard, IL, at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Loren’s family.

Rhonda Basham, age 70, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on April 5, 2023, at Hawkeye Care Center, surrounded by her dear friends.  To honor Rhonda’s life, a private family service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Rhonda’s family.

Randall S. “Randy” Swenson, age 73, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on April 5, 2023, at Dubuque Specialty Care.  To honor Randy’s life, a private family service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Randy’s family.

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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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., 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.