Obituaries

Joseph J. “Joe” Smith, age 73, of Peosta, IA, passed away suddenly on December 19, 2022, at home.  To honor Joe’s life, family and friends may gather in fellowship from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. for his memorial on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the Peosta Community Centre, 7896 Burds Road in Peosta.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Joe’s family.

Our beloved Christine Mary Shireman passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, December 3rd at the age of 65.  To honor Christine’s life, a private family graveside service will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

Samuel J. “Sam” Puccio, Jr., age 54, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on November 30, 2022, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Sam’s life, a private family service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Sam’s family.

Joseph D. “Joe’ Behnke, age 83, of Hazel Green, WI, completed his earthly journey on November 30, 2022, at home while surrounded by his loving family and constant companion, Bud.  To honor Joe’s life, a private family service is being held.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Joe’s family.

Wilfred J. “Fred” Konzen, Jr, age 79, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on Nov. 29, 2022, at Stonehill Care Center.  To honor Fred’s life, a Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 170 Montgomery Ave, in East Dubuque, IL, with Father Peter Snieg officiating.  Per Fred’s request, there will be no public visitation prior to Mass.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Fred’s family.

Bobbie Lee Brady, age 78, of Potosi, WI, completed his earthly journey on Nov. 27, 2022, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Bobbie’s life, a private family service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Bobbie’s family.

Jill Juliann Kiebler passed away at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2022. She was surrounded by her family and her friends. She was 65 years old.

Donald J. “Don” Davis, age 68, of Sherrill, IA, completed his earthly journey suddenly on November 23, 2022, at home. To honor Don’s life, a Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Breitbach’s Country Dining, 563 Balltown Road in Sherrill, IA. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Don’s family.

Karen M. (Dobson) Cue, age 81, of Hazel Green, WI, passed away on Nov. 10, 2022, at St. Dominic Villa while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Karen’s life, her memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Sat., Dec. 3, 2022, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3650 Asbury Rd, in Dubuque.  Family and friends are invited to visit with the family from 2:30-4:00 pm with the services to follow.  A zoom meeting will also be available for those who are unable to attend.  Please feel free to call (563) 590-0899 for zoom details.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Karen’s family.

Theodore L. “Ted” Roepsch, age 75, of Marshalltown, formerly of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on November 7, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.  Per Ted’s request, there will be no public services.  The burial will be in the Rock Island Veterans Cemetery in Moline, IL.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Ted’s family.

Kimberly Ann “Kim” Selken, age 62, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on November 9, 2022, at home while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Kim’s life, her Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  A private family burial will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Kim’s family.

Marjorie C. “Marge” Lewis, age 73, of Dubuque, IA, passed away on Nov. 8, 2022, after 8 years at Luther Manor while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Marge’s life, her memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3650 Asbury Rd, and a zoom meeting will also be available for those who are unable to attend.  Please feel free to call (563) 599-6610 for the zoom details.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Marge’s family.

Joseph M. “Joe” Gilbertson, age 72, of Kieler, WI, completed his earthly journey on Nov. 3, 2022, at ManorCare while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Joe’s life, his Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sat. Nov. 12, 2022, at Journey Church, 3939 Pennsylvania Ave. in Dubuque, with Pastor Terry Bemis officiating. Family and friends are invited to join in fellowship from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Full military honors will be accorded by the Dickeyville VFW, Post 6455.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Joe’s family.

Patti Jo Leib, age 66, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on October 30, 2022, at Dubuque Specialty Care, while surrounded by her loving family. To honor Patti’s life, a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1755 Delhi Street in Dubuque. Family and friends are invited to join in fellowship one hour prior to the service from 10:00–11:00 a.m. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Patti’s family.

James R. “Jim” Fitzgerald, age 63, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on October 29, 2022, at MercyOne in Dubuque, with his loving family by his side.  To honor Jim’s life, a private family service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jim’s family.

Robert J. Meier, age 72, of East Dubuque, IL, completed his earthly journey on October 18, 2022, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Robert’s life, a private family service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Robert’s family.

James T. “Jim” Somerville, age 76, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on September 29, 2022, at UnityPoint-Finley Hospital in Dubuque, while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Jim’s life, a Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Jim’s family.

Joseph B. “Joe” Leiser, age 97, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on October 3, 2022, at Luther Manor Grand Meadows in Asbury, surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Joe’s life, a private family service is being held.  Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque, where full military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Joe’s family.

Paul J. “Louie” Lane, Sr., age 85, of Dubuque, IA, completed his earthly journey on September 30, 2022, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  To honor Paul’s life, a private family service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Paul’s family.

Terence G. “Terry” Jackson, age 72, of Bellevue, IA, completed his earthly journey on September 5, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics after a tragic accident at home while working on his final project in this life. To honor Terry’s life, a private family service is being held. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Terry’s family.