Judith C. (Goedken) (Volk) Grob

Judith C. (Goedken) (Volk) Grob, 81, of Cascade, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at her home.

Visitation for Judy will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa. Where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. The UnityPoint Health Nursing Honor Guard will participate in the services, honoring Judy's nursing career through traditions that reflect the respect, gratitude, and esteem held for those who devoted their lives to the care of others. The Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade is assisting the family with arrangements.

Judy was born on January 8, 1945, in Monticello, Iowa, the daughter of Cletus and Edith (Miller) Goedken. She received her education at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Monticello and graduated from Mercy School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Volk at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello. Together they raised four children, who remained a source of great pride and joy throughout Judy’s life. On November 6, 1999, she married Ronald Grob in Cascade, Iowa. Ron was originally from Richland Center, Wisconsin.

A faithful member of St. Matthias Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, Judy dedicated her professional life to nursing. She worked for several years at the Ertl Company in Dyersville, Iowa, where she established the company's Occupational Health Department. She later joined American Red Cross Blood Services in Dubuque, Iowa, where she worked until her retirement in 2010. During her time with the American Red Cross, Judy played a key role in organizing her coworkers into the AFSCME union.

Judy also served on the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross from 1989 to 1995. She volunteered with the American Cancer Society and enjoyed reading, taking long walks, sewing, and spending time with family and friends.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Ronald Grob; her children, Julie (Andrew) McIntosh, Ed (Carrie) Volk, Molly (Brett) Eilers, all of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Michael (Theresa) Volk of West Liberty, Iowa; and her stepchildren, Cathleen (Chad) Morris of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Nicholas Grob, Angela (Richard) Edwards, both of Richland Center, Wisconsin.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Alec (Caroline Halmi) McIntosh, Jacob McIntosh, Bryce Volk, Joshua Volk, Ryan Volk, Benjamin Volk, Elise Eilers, Logan Eilers, Lyla Volk, Lucas Volk, and Lainey Volk; and step-grandchildren Jeremy (Marybeth) Morris, Alec Morris, Jenna Morris, , Brock (Sam) Edwards,Maggey Edwards, Raven Herlitz, Arianna Grob, Holdan Grob, and Jayce Grob.

Judy is further survived by her siblings, Sister Laura Goedken of Racine,Wisconsin, Clarence (Rae Ann) Goedken of Monticello, Iowa, Dorothy Schumann of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Paul (Rita) Goedken of Grinnell, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Rosemary Goedken, Rev. James Goedken, Bernard Goedken, and Alice Baker; her sister-in-law, Janice Goedken; her brother-in-law, Harold Schumann; and her nephew, James Baker.

Judy will be remembered for her dedication to her family, her compassionate nursing career, her service to others through volunteerism, and the lasting impact she made on those whose lives she touched.

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Salvation Army, Hospice of Dubuque, or another charity that reflects Judy's values and commitment to helping others.

An online video tribute may be viewed and online condolences sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com