Miller Funeral Home Group

Miller Funeral Home Group We serve families in Northwest Illinois, Eastern Iowa, and Southwest Wisconsin from our (2) location and Mrs. Allen Steinke.

The Miller Funeral Home Group started with Bill Miller opening the East Dubuque Funeral home in 1975. In 2002, Bill and Dennis Kitchen, purchased the Steinke Funeral Homes in Galena and Scales Mound from Mr. The Steinke's had operated both homes for many years and for many years before that the homes had been operated by Bill Nash and Marv Schmadeke. Dennis Kitchen died in 2003 and Bill purchased the Kitchen interest and operated all (3) locations until selling the Galena location in August, 2016. We continue to serve families in NW Illinois, NE Iowa, and SW Wisconsin. Our deep roots in the community are a source of pride, as we grow side by side with the families we serve. We hope you will consider us your source for compassionate care and exemplary service. Our pledge is to help you honor your loved one in a meaningful way, offering thoughtful guidance and personal attention to every detail.

01/20/2026

Kevin Whalen, from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, peacefully passed away at Ava’s Hospice House on Friday, January 16, 2026, with his family by his side. He was 70 years old.

Kevin Ray Whalen was born on August 10, 1955, in Pierre, South Dakota, to George “Ray” and Bernadette (née Moriarty) Whalen. He lived with his parents and sisters, Dee and Colleen, in Pierre until 1962, when the family moved to Aberdeen, South Dakota. Kevin graduated with honors from Aberdeen Roncalli High School in 1973.

After high school, Kevin followed his parents to the Black Hills and began his college education at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an Accounting emphasis, graduating with honors in 1977.

Kevin began his professional career with the Internal Revenue Service in September 1977 and worked there for approximately 27 years. He retired in December 2005 on excellent terms, proudly receiving the Albert Gallatin Award, which is the Treasury Department’s highest honor for exemplary career service.

In his personal life, Kevin met the love of his life, Teri Rosemeyer, in Rapid City, South Dakota, on September 15, 1979. The couple married on February 21, 1981, in Aurora, Colorado. Over their 46 years together, they shared their lives with three beloved dogs: MaGee, an Irish Setter; Bailey, a Gordon Setter; and Annie, also a Gordon Setter.

In his spare time, Kevin enjoyed golfing, cooking, biking, spending time with his dogs, tending to his orange tree in Arizona, and exploring new and used Audis at the dealership. He also had a passion for music.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Teri Whalen, of Sioux Falls, SD; his sister, Colleen (Joe) Roper, of Durango, CO; his niece, Cindy (Rob) Matter, of Mesa, AZ; and his nephew, Chad (Anita) Loseth, of Rapid City, SD. In addition, Kevin is survived by sisters-in-law, Susan (Bill) Prochaska, Pam Eagles, and Julie Jenniges, together with brothers-in-law, Tim Hoime, Johnnie Kamm, and Tom Vaughan, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George” Ray” and Bernadette Whalen; his sister, Delores “Dee” Hoime (née Whalen); his aunt, Sr. Marie Patrice Moriarty; his mother and father-in-law, Norb and Rita Rosemeyer; his nephew, Dr. Matthew Eagles; brothers-in-law, Dick Jenniges and Derek Eagles; and two sisters-in-law, Jill Kamm and Vicki Vaughan.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Prince of Peace Sacred Heart Chapel, located at 4500 Prince of Peace Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57103. A visitation will take place from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Miller Funeral Home – Downtown, located at 507 S. Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104.

Kevin will be laid to rest at East Dubuque Cemetery in East Dubuque, Illinois, on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque, IL is assisting the family.

01/06/2026

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01/03/2026

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Rhonda K. Thurman, 82, of Dubuque, IA, formerly of Galena, IL, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Ennoble Manor Care Center, in Dubuque, IA. Family and friends may call from 4 PM - 7 PM, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Miller Funeral Home, in East Dubuque,

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01/03/2026

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Charles L. Peters, 82, of East Dubuque, IL, formerly of Galena, IL, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Mercy One/Dubuque Medical Center, in Dubuque, IA. Family and friends may call from 915 AM - 1015 AM, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at St. Marys Church, in East

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12/30/2025

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Karen A. Lange Schultz, 62, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away at 242 PM, on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, in Madison, WI. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1030 AM, on Friday, January 2, 2026, at St. Marys Church, in

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12/30/2025

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12/27/2025

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Randy E. Waterman, 63, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Mercy One/Dubuque Medical Center, in Dubuque, IA. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Miller Funeral Home, of East Dubuque. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerf...

12/26/2025

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