David J. “Dave” McDonough
- Obituary
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David J. “Dave” McDonough, age 68, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on November 18, 2025, at Harmony Dubuque while surrounded by his loving family. To honor Dave’s life, a memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1701 Rhomberg Avenue in Dubuque, with Rev. Raymond Burkle officiating. Family and friends are invited to join in fellowship from 9:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Mausoleum. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Dave’s family.
Dave was born on November 28, 1956, in Dubuque, IA, a son to John and Frances (Meyer) McDonough. He was a proud graduate of Hempstead High School and went on to be a personal trainer and bouncer for many years in the Dubuque area. We are going to miss Dave more than he could know and are forever grateful for the wonderful memories he leaves behind. May the Lord bless and keep you safe in his loving arms until we see you again.
Those left behind to cherish the memory of Dave include,
his four siblings,
Linda (Bob) Becker, Dubuque, IA,
Gary (Missy) McDonough, East Dubuque, IA,
John (Mary) McDonough, Dubuque, IA,
and Dennis (Olivia) McDonough, Warrenton, VA;
his sister-in-law,
Theresa McDonough, Dubuque, IA;
his aunts and uncles,
Jan McDonough, Key West, IA,
Connie McDonough, Dubuque, IA,
and Bill McDonough, Asbury, IA;
his fourteen nieces and nephews;
his Godfather,
Lou McDonough, Dubuque, IA;
along with numerous cousins, extended family and friends.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Charles (Anna) McDonough and Nick (Theresa) Meyer; his aunts and uncles, Tom McDonough, Fran McDonough, Rita McDonough, Virginia (Dick) Johnson and Mary (Loras) Grant; Lou’s wife, Gerry McDonough; and his cousins, Kevin McDonough and David Grant.
In lieu of flowers, a David J. McDonough memorial fund has been established.
Dave’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Harmony of Dubuque and Hospice of Dubuque for all of their professional and compassionate care.
Online condolences may be shared with Dave’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com
- Visitation
- Memorial Mass
- Committal Service
Visitation
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
1701 Rhomberg Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa, 52001
December 1st, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Memorial Mass
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
1701 Rhomberg Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa, 52001
December 1st, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Committal Service
Mount Calvary Mausoleum
1111 Davis Street, Dubuque, Iowa, 52001
December 1st, 2025 at 12:00 PM
So sorry, all the family has my sympathy. I grew up across the street from the McDonough’s on Roosevelt.
We have so many great memories on Roosevelt, including your family. Thank you Laura!
I was his friend for years. We worked out together at at ymca for years and touched bases in many other areas. Great guy..
Thank you, Dennis. Dave had a passion for bodybuilding and cherished those he developed friendships with at the YMCA.
I met Dave at the YMCA back in the late 80s as a teenager, and became friends with him. You couldn’t find a more genuine friend.
Thanks for the tribute, Michael. Dave cherished his YMCA days, and the many great friendships made.
It is with sincere sympathy that we extend our condolences for your loss. We pray that you will find healing, comfort and peace through our Lord Jesus Christ who loves you beyond measure!
Death is something we will all encounter and if we don’t make a decision now before we die, about giving our lives to Him, we will face serious consequences for rejecting Him and His love for us, after our departure from this world. Jesus paid a tremendous price for us by taking the wrath of God on the cross, on our behalf, for our sins and rebellion against God. God, being our Creator, sent Jesus, His Son, to lay down His life for us, so we would never have to face God’s eternal judgement once we leave this earth. Death is not the end for any of us. We will all live on, but where is determined by whether or not we surrender our lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ who is the only way to God the Father and to our salvation from sin, death and destruction. Jesus is only a prayer away. A simple prayer like “Lord Jesus, I believe you are God’s Son who He sent to pay the price for my mistakes, sins, and rebellion against God. Please forgive me for all I have done in rebelling against you, Lord.
I now give and surrender my life to you and ask that you be my Lord and Savior. Thank you for saving me from God’s eternal judgement and allowing me to now be a part of you and your royal family forever. In your name, I pray. Amen. ” God bless you and keep you always during this hour of your grief. I pray you will realize that you’re never alone when you’re in Christ Jesus. His Word guarantees us He will never leave or forsake us.
It is with sincere sympathy that we extend our condolences for your loss. We pray that you will find healing, comfort and peace through our Lord Jesus Christ who loves you beyond measure!
Death is something we will all encounter and if we don’t make a decision now before we die, about giving our lives to Him, we will face serious consequences for rejecting Him and His love for us, after our departure from this world. Jesus paid a tremendous price for us by taking the wrath of God on the cross, on our behalf, for our sins and rebellion against God. God, being our Creator, sent Jesus, His Son, to lay down His life for us, so we would never have to face God’s eternal judgement once we leave this earth. Death is not the end for any of us. We will all live on, but where is determined by whether or not we surrender our lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ who is the only way to God the Father and to our salvation from sin, death and destruction. Jesus is only a prayer away. A simple prayer like “Lord Jesus, I believe you are God’s Son who He sent to pay the price for my mistakes, sins, and rebellion against God. Please forgive me for all I have done in rebelling against you, Lord.
I now give and surrender my life to you and ask that you be my Lord and Savior. Thank you for saving me from God’s eternal judgement and allowing me to now be a part of you and your royal family forever. In your name, I pray. Amen. ” God bless you and keep you always during this hour of your grief. I pray you will realize that you’re never alone when you’re in Christ Jesus. His Word guarantees us He will never leave or forsake us.