Nancy Jo Odefey Obituary

We announce the death of Nancy Jo Odefey (Dubuque, Iowa), who passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 74. Nancy will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edmund Piersch and Mary Piersch (Maus); her parents-in-law, Herbert and Mabel Odefey; and her siblings-in-law, Ron Odefey, Jim Odefey, Jeff Hurd, Don Schemmel, Mary Lou Schemmel (Odefey) and Barb Odefey.

She is survived by: her husband Gary Odefey; her daughters, Jennifer Bartin (Joe) and Kari Ranallo (Nate); her grandchildren, Eli, Amelia Bartin, Jaxon, Leo and Allie Ranallo; and her siblings, Peggy Murray (Michael), Steve Piersch (Cathy) and Laurie Nebel (Jeff). She is also survived by many brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Dubuque Optimist Club or Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.