John L. Willmes

John L. Willmes obituary, Dubuque, IA

John L. Willmes

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Mar

4

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Church of the Nativity

1225 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

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Mar

4

Service

11:00 a.m.

Church of the Nativity

1225 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

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Mar

4

Interment

12:00 p.m.

Mount Calvary Cemetery

1111 Davis Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

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John Willmes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory on Feb. 28, 2026.
John L. Willmes, 82, of Dubuque, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Stonehill Care Center.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, March 4, at Church of the Nativity, 1225 Alta Vista St., Dubuque. Msgr. James Miller will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

The family requests no flowers or plants. Memorials may be made in his name to the donor's favorite charity.

Complete arrangements are pending.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

4

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Church of the Nativity

1225 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

4

Service

11:00 a.m.

Church of the Nativity

1225 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

4

Interment

12:00 p.m.

Mount Calvary Cemetery

1111 Davis Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.