Isabella Grace Dubberke, infant daughter of Jason and Christina (Klinge) Dubberke of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin passed peacefully in her parent’s arms on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was born two days prior on the evening of November 25, and spent 55 hours being cuddled and loved by her family.
At 20 weeks, Isabella was diagnosed with a rare birth defect called anencephaly, a condition that affects the development of the brain and skull. Her family was told the condition was incompatible with life.
Despite knowing how the journey may end, her mother and father chose to keep going. And so did little Isabella. She continued to grow and was very active and playful. She seemed to enjoy doing lots of little kicks to make sure she always had her mother’s attention. Every moment with her was precious.
At just shy of 39 weeks, Isabella was born weighing 5 lbs and 14 oz. Her family held her close and soaked up every moment in the presence of her sweet, spunky spirit.
Surviving Isabella are her parents, Jason and Christina Dubberke; sister, Sophia Dubberke; grandparents, Lindy Klinge, Jeff Klinge (Deb Tidwell), Jean (Ron) Barkema and James Dubberke; great-grandparents, Janet Hadley and Roger (Joan) Barkema; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorials may be sent to the family’s address below, or through Venmo to @Isabella-Grace-Memorial
Jason & Christina Dubberke
1115 E. Iowa Street
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin 53821
A Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Monona, Iowa.
Funeral Service will be at 1:30 pm on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at St. John Lutheran Church in Farmersburg, Iowa with Rev. Jeremy Wolfe as the officiant.
Interment will follow at the Giard Cemetery in Farmersburg, Iowa.
Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona, Iowa is assisting the family with services.