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Krapful (McDermott)
1930 - 2017
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Obituary for Luella Krapful (McDermott)
Luella Krapfl, 86, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Saturday, January 21 at Church of the Resurrection. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m., Friday, January 20 at Church of the Resurrection, where there will be a prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
Luella was born on February 28, 1930 in Epworth to Daniel and Elizabeth (Nevins) McDermott. She graduated from Epworth High School where she was known as “Luella the one with the golden voice, of all the sopranos, she’s our choice.” She married Donald Krapfl in 1949. They were married for 50 years and together raised ten children. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1998.
She was employed at both Kmart and for Singer Sewing Machines as a sales associate.
Luella was a member of Church of the Resurrection.
Luella was a wonderful and caring mother and grandmother. Her pride and joy was raising ten beautiful children. Along with singing old songs to her children, and later her grandchildren, Luella enjoyed bingo and the Chicago Cubs.
Survivors include her children, Elizabeth (Dan) Murray of Guttenberg, IA, Laurance (Darlene) Krapfl of Peosta, Carol (Tim) O’Brien of Millville, IA, Rod (Mary Jane) Krapfl, Marla Donovan, Dennis (Karla) Krapfl, Twila Krapfl-Heim, Mary (Buck Norton) Copeland, Joan Metz, all of Dubuque, and Dominic (Danelle) Krapfl of Guttenberg; 39 grandchildren; 65 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and sisters Sr. Jeanine McDermott OSF of Dubuque and Vivian Zalaznik of Epworth.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three grandchildren, one great grandchild; son in law Bob Donovan; and siblings Honora Schmitt. Mabel Roths, Daniel, Ray, Eleanor, and Kathryn McDermott.
In lieu of flowers, a Luella Krapfl Memorial Fund has been established.
The family would like to thank Edgewood Convalescent Care and Hospice of Manchester for all their exceptional care of Luella.
Luella was born on February 28, 1930 in Epworth to Daniel and Elizabeth (Nevins) McDermott. She graduated from Epworth High School where she was known as “Luella the one with the golden voice, of all the sopranos, she’s our choice.” She married Donald Krapfl in 1949. They were married for 50 years and together raised ten children. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1998.
She was employed at both Kmart and for Singer Sewing Machines as a sales associate.
Luella was a member of Church of the Resurrection.
Luella was a wonderful and caring mother and grandmother. Her pride and joy was raising ten beautiful children. Along with singing old songs to her children, and later her grandchildren, Luella enjoyed bingo and the Chicago Cubs.
Survivors include her children, Elizabeth (Dan) Murray of Guttenberg, IA, Laurance (Darlene) Krapfl of Peosta, Carol (Tim) O’Brien of Millville, IA, Rod (Mary Jane) Krapfl, Marla Donovan, Dennis (Karla) Krapfl, Twila Krapfl-Heim, Mary (Buck Norton) Copeland, Joan Metz, all of Dubuque, and Dominic (Danelle) Krapfl of Guttenberg; 39 grandchildren; 65 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and sisters Sr. Jeanine McDermott OSF of Dubuque and Vivian Zalaznik of Epworth.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three grandchildren, one great grandchild; son in law Bob Donovan; and siblings Honora Schmitt. Mabel Roths, Daniel, Ray, Eleanor, and Kathryn McDermott.
In lieu of flowers, a Luella Krapfl Memorial Fund has been established.
The family would like to thank Edgewood Convalescent Care and Hospice of Manchester for all their exceptional care of Luella.
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