Terrance J. McElmeel's obituary , Passed away on October 26, 2025 in Dubuque, Iowa

Terrance J. McElmeel

October 26, 2025

Dubuque, Iowa

Terrance J. McElmeel's obituary , Passed away on October 26, 2025 in Dubuque, Iowa

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Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory

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Terrance J. McElmeel

October 26, 2025

Dubuque, Iowa

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Terrance J. McElmeel Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Terrance J. McElmeel of Dubuque, Iowa, who passed away on October 26, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Terrance J. McElmeel to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert McElmeel and Judith McElmeel (Pierrie); his father-in-law Dale Cook; his sister-in-law Patsy McElmeel; and his nephew Cooper Cook.

He is survived by: his wife Tricia McElmeel; his children, Courtney Gilligan (Adam), Kendra McElmeel, Mitchell McElmeel and Madison McElmeel; his grandchildren, Eliza Robledo, Paisley Van Horn, Carter Smith, Milo, Rowan and Quinn Gilligan; his siblings, Jill Henkes (Perry), Scott, Tim, Jeff (Stacey) and Jay McElmeel; his mother-in-law Alice Cook; and his siblings-in-law, Tom (Jean), Troy (LeeAnn), Todd (Kathy), Tony (Tanya), Tim (Jodi), Travis (Diana), Terry Cook (Holly), Tanya Kluesner (Steve) and Tara Lynch (John). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund for 'No Stomach for Cancer' will be established.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory



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Oct 31

Wake

Holy Family Church
2005 Kane St, Dubuque, IA 52001

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Oct 31

Visitation

Holy Family Catholic Church
2005 Kane St, Dubuque, IA 52001

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Nov 01

Mass of Christian Burial

Holy Family Catholic Church
2005 Kane St, Dubuque, IA 52001

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