Obituaries

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.

A private celebration of Gene’s life and the love his family has for him is planned for April 29, 2023. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that people can send condolence cards and notes to Mary Schmidt Greenwood, 2659 Vista Ornada, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Gay Nell Kammerude, age 80, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on Feb. 13, 2023, at ManorCare. To honor Nell’s life, her Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, from 4:00–7:00 p.m., at the Mueller Memorial Chapel at Linwood Cemetery, 2736 Windsor Avenue, in Dubuque. Burial will be in the Liberty Hill Cemetery in Liberty Hill, AL. The Tri- State Cremation Center is humbly serving Nell’s family.

The family sends a huge thank you to the Fort Wayne Cancer Center. A private celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023. Condolences can be posted online at www.tristatecremationcenter.com or sent to the Tri-State Cremation Center, East Dubuque, IL.

Daniel Charles “Dan” Montelius, age 46, of Dubuque, Iowa, completed his earthly journey suddenly on February 8, 2023, at home.  To honor Dan’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 Dan’s family.

Konrad Werner Voigt was born in July of 1951 to Adeline and Werner Voigt.  He passed away on February 8, 2023, at the age of 71, while residing at Stonehill Communities Memory Care.  To honor Konrad’s life, a private family service is being held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Konrad’s family.

Maria Elena Guerrero (Beltran), age 82, of Dubuque, IA, died peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Oak Park Place, with her loving family members by her side.  To honor Maria’s life, her Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m., on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the Grand River Center, 500 Bell Street, in Dubuque, in the Third Floor, River Room.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held the following morning, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1425 Iowa Street, in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Maria’s family. 

Thomas A. “Tom” Welu, age 85, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on February 1, 2023, at Luther Manor.  To honor Tom’s life, a private family service is being held.  Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Tom’s family.

Robert R. Oglesby, age 72, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on January 22, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque.  In memory of Robert’s life, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1425 Iowa Street, with Father Herb Pins officiating.  Family and friends are invited to visit in fellowship one hour prior to Holy Mass at St. Patrick Church.  Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Robert’s family.

Kent D. Klingman, age 64, of Galena, IL, formerly of Cedar Rapids, IA, completed his earthly journey on January 13, 2023, at home while surrounded by his loving friends. To honor Kent’s life, a private family service is being held. Burial will be in the Cedar Memorial Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Kent’s family.

James G. “Jim” Schreiner, age 90, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on January 10, 2023, at Stonehill Care Center.  To honor Jim’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 Jim’s family.

Marcia J. Smith, age 57, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Celina, OH, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022, at Stonehill Care Center after a seven year struggle with Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.  To honor Marcia, a private celebration of life for family and close friends will be held at a later date.

 Judith L. “Judy” Hantelmann, age 82, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey suddenly on December 14, 2022, at home.  To honor Judy’s life, a private family service is being held at a later date.  Burial will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Dubuque at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Judy’s family.

Mary K. Vargas, age 81, of Dubuque, Iowa, completed her earthly journey on December 26, 2022, at home, surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Mary’s life, a private family service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Mary’s family.

Ronald A. “Ron” Pitz, age 82, of Peosta, IA, completed his life’s journey on December 27, 2022, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Ron’s life, family and friends are invited to join in food and fellowship from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at his Celebration of Life on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Thunder Hills Country Club, 16682 Thunder Hill Drive in Peosta.  A time for sharing of memories will be held at 5:30 p.m.  Burial will be at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Ron’s family.