Vera Evangeline Torrey's obituary , Passed away on June 2, 2025 in Dubuque, Iowa

Vera Evangeline Torrey

May 13, 1933 - June 2, 2025 (92 years old)

Dubuque, Iowa

Vera Evangeline Torrey's obituary , Passed away on June 2, 2025 in Dubuque, Iowa

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Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Homes & Cremation Service

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Vera Evangeline Torrey

May 13, 1933 - June 2, 2025 (92 years old)

Dubuque, Iowa

Vera Evangeline Torrey Obituary

In loving memory of Vera Evangeline Torrey of Dubuque, Iowa, who departed this world on June 2, 2025 at the age of 92. Vera Evangeline leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vera Evangeline Torrey to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred E. Watson and Evangeline Vera Watson; her spouse Merle Henry "Bud" Torrey, Sr.; her daughter Valerie Rockatis; and her brothers, Frank and Leonard Watson.

She is survived by: her sons, James Torrey of Pontiac, MI, Kenneth Torrey (Mary) of Otis Orchards, WA and Merle Henry "Bud" Torrey, Jr. of Plano, IL; her grandchildren, Crystal Floyd, Heather Torrey, Adam Torrey, Aaron Torrey, Monica Gonzales and Nick Ruchala; her great grandchildren, Joclyn, Jaclyn, Christian and Sebastian; her great great grandchildren, Adrian, Elara, Ethan and Raigyn; and her brother Kenneth Watson (Marilou) of Chula Vista, CA..

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 6th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Linwood Cemetery (2736 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001). A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 6th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hoffmann-Schneider Funeral Homes & Cremation Service



Fri

June 06

Visitation

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Linwood Cemetery
2736 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001

Fri

June 06

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Linwood Cemetery
2736 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001

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June 3, 2025

Shirley Birch wrote a sympathy message

“So very sorry for your loss. My sisters and I were just talking about Aunt Angie, wanting to know how she was doing. So very sorry. Virginia Kieffer family”


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