Gertrude Kruse

GERTRUDE M. KRUSE

Salem, IA

Gertrude M. Kruse, 90, of Salem, Iowa, passed away at 3:32 a.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at her home.

Friends may call after 2:30 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2018, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Houghton where family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. A Parish Rosary will be recited at 3:00 p.m. and a Christian Wake Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the church.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018, at St. John's Catholic Church in Houghton.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her memory for the Holy Trinity Catholic Schools Music Boosters.

Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.

On-line condolences to the family may be made at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.