Alberta "Berta" Kallaus, 87, died April 3, 2018. Berta attended Marycrest College in Davenport, IA, but was greatly attracted to nursing as a member of a medical family and entered Mercy Hospital's nursing program in Iowa City where she completed her Registered Nursing program in 1951. After graduation she was employed by Mercy Hospital as a nurse in the operating room for 20 years and later as a nurse in an allergy doctor’s office. In 1953 Berta married Norman Kallaus who was a member of the University of Iowa's business faculty. Later they moved to Tempe, AZ where Norm joined the ASU faculty. Next, they moved to the NY area where Norm joined the McGraw-Hill editorial staff. Their move back home to Iowa City and family was their last major move. Berta is survived by her husband, Norm, three daughters, three grandchildren, a nephew and niece. She was preceded in death by a brother and sister. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, April 9 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Iowa City. Burial followed in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Iowa City. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Iowa City Hospice or the Oaknoll Music Therapy Program. (Source: ASU Foundation)