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!

Bellevue Herald-Leader
Carroll County News
Cascade Pioneer

Dubuque Advertiser
Dyersville Commercial
Galena Gazette
Guttenberg Press

Maquoketa Sentinel-Press
Platteville Journal
Telegraph Herald

Herbert A. “Herb” Quint

Herbert A. Quint, age 90, of Cascade, Iowa, passed away on January 24, 2025, at home while surrounded by family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on February 7, 2025, at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 411 4th Avenue, NW in Cascade with Rev. Mark Osterhaus officiating. There will be a visitation at the church from 10 to 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow Mass in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Cascade where full military honors will be accorded by the Cascade American Legion Post #528. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Herbert’s family.

Wylie K. Bledsoe

Wylie K. Bledsoe, age 81, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on January 19, 2025, at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque surrounded by his loving family. To honor and celebrate Wylie’s life, a reception will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 3800 Arboretum Drive in Dubuque. There will also be a memorial service held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Faith Lutheran Church, 55 Prairie Road, Fond du Lac, WI, with Pastor David Haugly officiating. Family and friends are invited to join in the common areas for lunch and celebration of Wylie’s life from 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Burial will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Newburg, WI, at a later date. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Wylie’s family.

Ronald L. “Ron” Liskey

Ronald L. “Ron” Liskey, age 71, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on January 19, 2025, at Dubuque Specialty Care. To honor Ron’s life, a private family service is being held. Burial will be in the North Grove Cemetery in Caro, MI. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Ron’s family.

Gloria D. Templeton

Gloria D. Templeton, age 68, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on January 12, 2025, at the Hawkeye Care Center in Asbury, IA, while surrounded by her loving family and friends. To honor Gloria’s life, a private family service will be held at a later date. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Gloria’s family.

Rosemary T. “Rose” Capriola

Rosemary T. “Rose” Capriola, age 88, of Dubuque, IA, left us suddenly in the arms of her angels on January 14, 2025. To honor Rosemary’s life, family and friends may gather in food and fellowship for her Celebration of Life from 1:00–4:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Rockford Verdi Club, 782 North Madison Street in Rockford, IL. A Prayer Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. with Keith Seaberg officiating. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Rosemary’s family.

Sharon F. “Red” Adams

Sharon F. “Red” Adams, age 62, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on January 11, 2025, at home while surrounded by her loving family and her twin-sister, Karen. To honor Sharon’s life, a private family service is being held at a later date. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Sharon’s family.

James N. “Jimmy” May

James N. “Jimmy” May, age 54, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on January 7, 2025, with his youngest daughter Mikayla Randall right by his side playing his favorite music. To honor Jim’s life, a private family service will be held at a later date. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jim’s family.

James L. “Jim” Roseliep

James L. “Jim” Roseliep, age 77, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on January 3, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque. To honor Jim’s life, a private family service will be held at a later day. Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

Nancy Rae Sawvell

Nancy Rae Sawvell, 63, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Sunnycrest Manor. To honor Nancy’s life, a private service will be held at a later date.

Jeanette B. Gotzinger

Jeanette B. Gotzinger, 91, of Dubuque, IA, died Friday, January 3, 2025, at MercyOne. In honor of Jeanette’s life, a memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3685 County HHH in Kieler, WI, with Father Bernard Rott officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call prior to the service at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center from 9:00-11:00 am. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jeanette’s family.

Guy S. “Steve” Otterbeck

Guy S. “Steve” Otterbeck, age 74, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on January 2, 2025, at home while surrounded by his loving family. To honor Steve’s life, a private family service will be held at a later date. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Steve’s family.

Rodney J. “Rod” Gavin

Rodney J. “Rod” Gavin, age 77, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey suddenly on December 29, 2024, at home. Per Rod’s wishes, there will be no services held. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Rod’s family.

Cynthia J. “Cindy” Long

Cynthia J. “Cindy” Long, age 70, of Dyersville, IA, peacefully passed away on December 29, 2024, at home while surrounded by her loving family. To honor Cindy’s life, a Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1623 20th Avenue S.E. in Dyersville, IA. Family and friends are invited to join in fellowship from 1:30-2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Cynthia’s family.

Roy O. Coker

Roy O. Coker, age 78, of Galena, IL, completed his earthly journey suddenly on December 28, 2024, at home with his loving wife by his side. To honor Roy’s life, a private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Roy’s family.

Jennifer L. Morenus

Jennifer L. Morenus, age 73, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on December 25, 2024, at Harmony Dubuque. To honor Jennifer’s life, a private family service will be held at a later date. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jennifer’s family.

Donna F. Carroll

Donna F. Carroll, age 68, of East Dubuque, IL, completed her earthly journey on December 19, 2024. To honor Donna’s life, a private family Celebration of Life is being held. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Donna’s family.

Ronald D. “Ron” Markee

Ronald D. “Ron” Markee, age 82, of East Dubuque, IL, completed his earthly journey suddenly at home on December 23, 2024. To honor Ron’s life, a private family Celebration of Life is being held. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Ron’s family.

Eric M. Fishnick Sr.

Eric M. Fishnick Sr., age 37, of Des Moines, IA, formerly of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on December 19, 2024, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. To honor Eric’s life, a Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the American Legion Hall, 1306 Delhi Street in Dubuque, IA. Burial will be in the Dubuque Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Eric’s family.

Francine J. Stanton

Francine J. Stanton, age 55, of Preston, IA, completed her earthly journey on December 19, 2024, at Dubuque Specialty Care. To honor Francine’s life, a private family service will be held at a later date. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Francine’s family.

Mary Jo Sherman

Mary Jo Sherman, 87, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, surrounded by love and care. True to her wishes, no services will be held.