Vernis Williams Obituary

The passing of Vernis Williams of Waterloo, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 19, 2025 at the age of 94. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Hugo Berghaus and Jessie Berghaus (Gaskins); her husband George Kenneth "Kenny" Williams; her children, John Anthony Williams (Linda) and Margaret Reuter; her siblings, Melvin, Darrell, Alvin "Jack" Berghaus, Phyllis Lufkin and Loretta Brown; and her great grandchild Anthony Scott Williams.

She is survived by: her daughter Rebecca Eckelhoff (Jerry) of Fort Smith, AR; her sister Joyce Ross of Pocahontas, AR; and her son-in-law Rick Reuter of Evansdale. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.