Obituary of Karen Mary Krapfl

Karen M. Krapfl, 68, of Dyersville died Monday, September 5, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Dyersville after a courageous battle with cancer. Friends may call from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at the Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a parish scripture service will be held at 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 8, 2011, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in the church cemetery. Karen was born October 28, 1942 in Monticello, Iowa the daughter of Wilfred "Bubbles" and Mary (Kurt) Dolphin. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Cascade with the class of 1961. She married William "Bill" Krapfl on September 14, 1968 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cascade. Karen was a cook at Beckman High School and then at Mercy Medical Center in Dyersville until her retirement in 2008. Karen loved spending time with her grandchildren, volunteering at Xavier Grade School and at Mercy Hospital. She also loved trips to the casino and traveling. She was proud to have been to 48 states. She is survived by her husband, Bill; 4 children: Mike (Lisa) and Ted Krapfl, both of Dubuque, Matt (Kim) and Sue Krapfl, both of Dyersville; 6 grandchildren: Mitchell, Katie, Hannah and Noah Krapfl and Camden and Sam Krapfl; 1 sister, Joyce (Danny) Cappiello of Barrington, NH, and 3 brothers: John (Audrey) Dolphin of Marion, Steve Dolphin of Cascade and Kevin (Mary Jane) Dolphin of Mason City; 3 brothers-in-law: Merle (Donna) Krapfl, Floyd (Carol) Krapfl and John (Velma) Krapfl, all of Dyersville and a sister-in-law, Joan (Ralph) Werner of Strawberry Point. Karen is preceded in death by her parents, her parents-in-law, Leonard and Clara Krapfl, and a sister-in-law and her husband, Arlene and Jim Tauke. Memorials are preferred. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Kukla and his staff, and the staffs of Hospice of Dubuque, the Wendt Center and Mercy Respite Care.