Though 2020 saw the deaths of hundreds of special tri-state residents, here is a selection of those with the most notable achievements. Todayâs story includes deaths in the first half of the year; Part 2 will run on Thursday, Dec. 31, and cover the latter half of the year.
Sister Helen Huewe, OSF (Oct. 1, 1935-Jan. 11, 2020): Former administrator of Xavier Hospital, president of Mercy Health Center, served on many local committees, with her latest assisting the Marshallese population and church renovation fund; 2009 TH First Citizen Award recipient.
Daniel H. Smith (June 6, 1933âFeb. 19, 2020): President of Emmaus Bible College, the fourth president in the collegeâs history; served as chancellor to Emmaus Bible College until his passing; chaplain for the Dubuque Police and Dubuque County Sheriffâs departments since 2013.