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WATERLOO - May L. Berry, 69, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Born in West Union, Iowa, May was the daughter of Art and Betty (Danehy) Necker. On September 11, 1974, she married Delbert Rhines. May is survived by her six children. Her legacy continues through her twelve grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and four brothers.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the Reiff Family Center in Independence, Iowa. Inurnment will be held at Floral Hills Cemetery in Hazleton, Iowa at a later date.
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