Emma F. Grass, 94, passed away peacefully at Luther Manor on November 14, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 2900 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa, with interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery immediately following. Friends may greet the family from 9:00 a.m. -10:45 a.m., Saturday.
Emma, the daughter of Frank and Frances Makovec, was born in Delhi, Iowa, on March 21, 1923. Emma attended school at St. Paul's Catholic School in Worthington, Iowa, and St. Catherine's School in St. Catherine's, Iowa.
She married Leo Grass on June 27, 1953, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Dubuque, Iowa, where they were members for over 50 years.
She worked 38 years at the Dubuque Packing Company, retiring in 1981.
Emma and Leo enjoyed many years together, traveling and dancing. Emma especially loved polka music and the Dubuq...[more]
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She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; her parents Frank and Frances Makovec; her sister Angela Stanek; and her brothers Frank Makovec and Henry Makovec.
Those left to cherish her memory are sister-in-law Norma Stanley, as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Dubuque.
Special thanks go out to Hospice nursing staff, Jeanette, Peggy, and Jessica for the kind and compassionate care you provided. Thank you to Rosemary, who delivered weekly communion. A special "thanks" to Theresa Heim for the constant uplifting weekly notes you took the time to write. And thank you to Don and Annie for all the years of caregiving. Each of you was special to me.
Hoffman Schneider Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1640 Main Street, is assisting the family. Please visit www.hskfh.com to leave an online condolence.