Mary Ann Samarin of Dyersville, Iowa passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on April 29th, 2024.

Born in the Bronx, New York and later relocating to Southern California as a teenager with her family, Mary Ann became a schoolteacher. After raising a family and 40 plus years of teaching in the same school district, Mary Ann and her husband Howard retired to Dyersville, Iowa.

Mary Ann’s love of teaching continued into retirement as she would substitute for the Western Dubuque School District.

Mary Ann is survived by her sister Stephanie, son Howard, daughter in law Rochelle, and grandchildren Callie, Jarod, Brandon, and Ava.

Services will be private, but please consider making a donation to your favorite charity or volunteering with your local school district.

Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville is assisting the family and information is available at www.kramerfuneral.com.  Memorials may be sent to the family, (in care of Kramer Funeral Home) 750 12^th Ave SW, Dyersville, IA  52040