Gertrude Houselog Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 5, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Gertrude Houselog of Dubuque, Iowa. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gertrude Houselog or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Trace and Mary Trace (Steffens); her husband Robert "Bob" Houselog; her son-in-law Jeff Hines; her siblings, Leo, Bob (Sharon), Ed (Catherine), Gene, Bill, Richard Trace, Gen, Rita Millard (Dallas), Virginia Trace and Elaine Rundle (Jerry); and her siblings-in-law, Butch, Lois, Joe, Helen, Betty, Ronnie, Edna, Gerald, Joan, Wayne, Merl, Jane Houselog, Mary, Art Balk, Bernice, John Donahue, Jean Smith and Jim Duerst.
She is survived by: her children, Ken (Amy) and Janet; her granddaughters, Shannon Veach (Jake) of Cascade, Stacey Hines (Jon Kluck) of Dubuque, Ashley Thul (Mark) of Norman, OK and Courtney Houselog of Cedar Rapids; her great grandchildren, Colby, Corey, Cooper Veach, Matthew, Ethan, Alexandra Kluck, Hayden, Jason and Mia Thul; her sisters, Aletha Duerst and Joanne Brunner (John); and her sisters-in-law, Aggie Trace, Theresa Houselog and Carol Potterton. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Raphael Cathedral (231 Bluff St, Dubuque, IA 52001). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.