Vicky L. Nurre, 61, of Arlington, VA and formerly of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be held 3 – 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. Visitation will continue from 9 – 10 a.m. at the funeral home prior to funeral services.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville, Iowa with burial at the church cemetery. Rev. Georges Midiangu will officiate.

Vicky was born on March 21, 1965, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy “Dottie” (Vaske) Nurre.

She grew up the oldest of five children in Dyersville, Iowa. She graduated from Beckman High School in Dyersville in the class of 1983. She graduated from the University of Iowa School of Journalism. Vicky moved to Chicago, IL to pursue a career in philanthropic and corporate organizations focusing on social impact. Her career spanned several diverse positions and industries. In 2023, Vicky moved to Arlington, Virginia for a role as senior director of philanthropy at the National Council on Aging.

She met several friends along the way and cherished her relationships with anyone she met. She had time for everyone and wanted to impact many lives on earth. She lived her life in a deep and unwavering faith, finding strength and purpose in her devotion to God. Her compassionate spirit for others was evident in every act of kindness, as she quietly lifted those around her with generosity and care.

Survivors include her mother, Dottie; siblings: Tom (Vena) Nurre of Fairfax, Susie Sondag of West Palm Beach, FL, Gregg Nurre of Rockford, IL; nieces and nephews: Grahm Smolinski, Quinn Smolinski, Olivia (Adam) Topping, Isabelle Nurre.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth in 2025 and a brother, Timothy John Nurre.

The family would like to thank Dr. John Marshall and the Otto J. Ruesch Center for the Cure of GI Cancers, and all the dear friends that supported Vicky and helped her during this difficult time.

Gifts made via mail can be sent to the following address: National Council on Aging, Attn: Development, PO Box 791905 Baltimore, MD 21279-1905. In the comment section a notation should be included that the gift is being made in memory of Vicky Nurre. Gifts can also be made online at ncoa.org/Donate. There is a box that can be checked on the form that the gift is a memorial gift.

Kramer-Morris Funeral Home (Dyersville, Guttenberg, Garnavillo, Monticello, Holy Cross) is assisting the family and online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.