Funeral Service Announced for Clarene Backer of Greene

77-year-old resident to be laid to rest on April 1st

Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:52pm

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A blurry, impressionistic photograph of a church steeple seen through a rain-streaked window, evoking the somber mood of a funeral service.The funeral service for longtime Greene resident Clarene Backer will bring the community together to mourn her passing and honor her life.Greene Today

Funeral services for Clarene Backer, a 77-year-old resident of Greene, Iowa, will be held on Wednesday, April 1st at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. Burial will follow at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Visitation for Backer will take place the previous day, Tuesday, March 31st, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Woodley Funeral Home in Greene.

Why it matters

Backer's passing marks the loss of a long-time member of the Greene community. Funeral services provide an opportunity for friends, family, and neighbors to come together to mourn her death and celebrate her life.

The details

Clarene Backer passed away at her home in Greene on Friday, March 27th. The funeral service will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, where Backer was likely a parishioner, and she will be laid to rest at the Rose Hill Cemetery, a common burial ground for Greene residents.

  • The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 1st at 10:30 a.m.
  • Visitation will take place on Tuesday, March 31st from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
  • Clarene Backer passed away on Friday, March 27th

The players

Clarene Backer

A 77-year-old resident of Greene, Iowa who passed away on March 27th.

St. Peter Lutheran Church

The church where Clarene Backer's funeral service will be held.

Rose Hill Cemetery

The cemetery where Clarene Backer will be laid to rest.

Woodley Funeral Home

The funeral home hosting the visitation for Clarene Backer.

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The takeaway

Clarene Backer's passing is a solemn event for the close-knit community of Greene, Iowa, where she lived for many decades. The funeral service and visitation provide an opportunity for her loved ones to gather, grieve, and celebrate her life.