Bernard McDonough
November 19, 2011
Bernard C. McDonough, 82, died Saturday, November 19, 2011, at Taylor House Hospice. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, with burial following at Elm Grove Cemetery. A visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the funeral home.
Bernard was born September 13, 1929, in Des Moines. As a young man he grew up in foster homes, living with Cyril Gaul in Earling and Vitus Schurman in Lacona. Bernard was a veteran of the US Army. He was a self-employed carpet layer, and owner of Custom Carpet Service. Bernard married Norma Jean Poortinga in 1952 and to that union was born four children. Norma Jean passed away in 1979. In 1985 he married Dorothy Crouthamel. Together they enjoyed traveling including trips to Ireland and Hawaii. Bernard was an outdoorsman and enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was also a devout member of the Catholic Church.
Bernard is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children, Janet (Dwight) Sharp, Bernie (Twyla) McDonough, Dan (Cindy) McDonough, Gary (Teresa) McDonough; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Taylor House Hospice.
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geraldine umphress
11/29/2011
I am so sorry to hear that Bernard passed away and terribly sorry i was unable to attend the services. I have been working in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and it was not possible to get any time off of work. I truly hope the rest of the family is doing as well as possible. My sincere sympathy and prayers are with you all.
Marge's Daughter,
Geri
Bill Scarpino
11/22/2011
Gary,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please extend my heartfelt sympathy to your family.
Bill Scarpino
Dave Colbert
11/22/2011
Bernie and family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss, especially during the holiday season. Take comfort in knowing your friends and family share your grief. All though he may may be gone he will always be in your heart.
Scott and Caroline Buckroyd
11/22/2011
Saying goodbye to someone you love is very hard. I am so sorry for your loss. Take care.
Scott and Caroline Buckroyd
Don and Pauline Steinbach
11/22/2011
Don and I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the McDonnough family we will keep Bernard in our prayers.