Miller Funeral Home

Ruth A Teply, 86 of Dubuque, IA, formerly of East Dubuque and Menominee, IL, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL, where funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24th, with Rev. Stephanie Ells officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery in the Spring. Ruth was born April 19th, 1939 in Richland, NE, daughter of Ivah M (Harris) Way and Howard Way. She was a 1956 graduate of Schuyler High School. On May 3rd, 1959, she was united in marriage to Daniel F. Teply Jr. of Clarkson, NE. They were blessed with 61 years of marriage. Ruth moved to...

Rhonda Kay Thurman, 82, of Dubuque, IA, originally of St. Louis, Missouri & resided in Galena, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at Ennoble Manor Care Center in Dubuque. Born on December 10, 1943, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Kenneth G. Clark and M. Lucille Clark, Rhonda grew up with a spirit that was fine?until you told her no. That quiet determination defined her life and endeared her to everyone who knew her. Rhonda earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and devoted her career to caring for others. Her passion for helping everyone she met was evident in both her professional life and her everyday kindness. She was formerly employed at Mercy Medical Center in...

Allan H. Kruger "Allie," 92, of Scales Mound, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Allan was born on November 16, 1933, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Myron and Mildred (McFadden) Kruger. He was the youngest of three boys and grew up with a life deeply rooted in family, faith, and farming. A lifelong farmer, Allan was known for doing things the old-fashioned way?often farming in a collared shirt with a team of horses, later adding a 45 Allis Chalmers tractor and Hereford cattle. He believed if you took care of things, they would last, and he lived that belief every day. He proudly served in the United States Army (1954-1956) before...

Karen A. (Lange) Schultz, 62, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI. Family and friends may call from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL, where a prayer service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2026 at St. Mary's Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Bosco Aruldoss officiating. Burial will follow at the East Dubuque Cemetery. Karen was born on July 18, 1963 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Harold J. "Skip" and Mary Jean (Thill) Lange. She was a graduate of East Dubuque High...

Randy Waterman 63 of East Dubuque, IL, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center from complications with pneumonia. He was born July 11, 1962 in Dubuque, IA to John and Patricia (Keeley) Waterman. Randy was an excellent ASE Service Technician at Runde Auto Group in Hazel Green, Wisconsin. He was a huge fan of NASCAR, Cowboys and John Wayne. He enjoyed camping, fishing and motorcycles. Surviving is his wife Charlotte, daughters Amy Schueller and Carrie Waterman, his brothers Andy Waterman and Jeff Waterman, stepchildren Greg Howell, Joe Howell, Mandy Howell and Crystal O'Dell, and many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Julie A. Jansen, 92, of Dickeyville, WI, formerly of rural Hazel Green, WI, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at home. Family visitation will be held on Friday, December 26, 2025 at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Kieler, WI. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kieler, with Fr. Joseph Bellamkonda officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Julie was born December 18, 1933 at Tennyson, WI, the daughter of Leo and Anastasia (Eggers) Leibfried. She was a graduate of Potosi High School. On August 23, 1955 she was united in marriage to Donald G. Jansen at St. Andrew Church in Tennyson. He preceded her...

Lawrence L. Marcue Jr., known affectionately by family and friends as Marcy, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 61. Marcy was born in Dubuque, IA on September 6, 1964 to Judy M. (Ostert) and Lawrence (Larry) L. Marcue Sr. of Hazel Green WI. A kind soul, Marcy could bring a smile to your face with his quirky sense of humor. Marcy is survived by his parents; sister Cathy (Guy) McCarter of Oelwein, IA; nephew Guy McCarter Jr. of Oelwein, IA; Aunt Dina (Ostert) and Uncle Larry Pickel Sr. of Dickeyville, WI; Uncle John Piper of Dubuque, IA; Uncle Dick Ostert of Maquoketa, IA and numerous cousins spread out over Iowa and Wisconsin. Marcy graduated from Southwestern High School...

Nicholas Distler, age 46, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 13, 2025 leaving behind a lot of love, laughter, and stories we'll be telling for years. He was a son, father, brother, a friend, and someone who showed up in his own way for the people he cared about. Nick was born February 1, 1979, in Dubuque IA, the son of Diane (Self) and Ron Distler. He was a 1997 graduate of Scales Mound High School. Growing up in the small town of Scales Mound, Nick never traveled too far from home, and when he did leave, the road led him back to Scales Mound. Nick loved farming and was always eager to get the crops planted each spring, even if it was two weeks too early. ...

Gary H. Glab, 84, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Stonehill Health Center, with family by his side. Family and friends may call from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 18, 2025 with Pastor Mark Smith officiating. Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by East Dubuque American Legion Post # 787. Gary was born on February 3, 1941 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Eldon and Irene (Tanner) Glab. He was a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School, the class of 1959. On August 3, 1963 he was united...

Cathy Ann (Bartels) Steines, 72, of Menominee, IL, passed away Friday evening, December 12, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was born on August 16, 1953 to Laverne and Romane (Caven) Bartels at Maquoketa, IA. She graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1971. She became the loving bride of Don Steines on August 5, 1972. Together they raised four children and celebrated 53 years of happily married life. Faith and family were very important to Cathy. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was their greatest supporter, and she was proud of each of them. She held them all close to her heart. Throughout her life, Cathy was very active in the community,...

Joan H. Ness, 69, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at home surrounded by family members. Family and friends may call from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in East Dubuque, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 (Noon) on Monday, with Fr. Bosco Aruldoss officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque, IA. Joan was born on August 24, 1956, at St. Lukes Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin, the 2nd of ten children born to Helen Drusilla (Brenton) and Edward Donald Oberhart. Joan was raised on a small farm in southeastern Wisconsin. She hailed from strong German stock, was embraced...