Obituary of John R. Devaney

MONTICELLO, IOWA John R. Devaney, 57, of Monticello, died suddenly Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Jones Regional Medical Center. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello with a parish vigil service at 3:00 p.m. Friends may continue to call after 10:00 a.m. Monday morning at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Paul Baldwin will officiate. John was born Oct. 25, 1957, in Monticello, the son of Robert and Rosemary (Decker) Devaney. He graduated from the Monticello High School with the Class of 1976, and then attended Kirkwood Community College and Iowa State University. He worked as a repair man. Surviving are his daughter, Michaela Devaney of Monticello, 4 grandchildren: Ryanna Devaney, Charly Lloyd, Alyvia Devaney and Isayah Devaney; his father, Robert of Monticello; 7 siblings: Beth (Darnell) Porter of Monticello, Patrick Devaney (Kathy Adams), of Center Junction, Karen (Terry) Solomon of Manchester, Tom Devaney (Barb Siefker) of Anamosa, Mike (Doris) Devaney and Diane (Matt) Lund, both of Cedar Rapids, Jeff (Holly) Devaney of Marion; 17 nieces and nephews: Julie (Matt) Lux, Chris Porter, Scott Porter, Sage (Andy) Miller, Dustin Wilson, Amanda and Ryan Solomon, Ben (Ashley) Devaney, Jordan Devaney, Carly, Jenna and Paige Jennings, Kassidy Devaney and Vanessa Lund, Colin and Haley Gorgen and Tara Devaney; 8 great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary, and a sister, Mary Paula. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for John's grandchildren. John had a heart of gold and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Information available and condolences accepted at www.kramerfuneral.com.