Locke and Kearns Huisman Schumacher
Locke at Tower Park
For many families in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and the surrounding Cedar Valley, the names Locke and Kearns both carry a long history of compassionate funeral care. In 2013, Kearns Funeral Service, Garden View Chapel, and La Porte City Funeral Home became part of the Locke Funeral Services family, bringing together two trusted local traditions with a shared commitment to serving families with honesty, dignity, and care.
Today, families who once knew Kearns Huisman Schumacher are served through Locke at Tower Park, our modern facility on Kimball Avenue in Waterloo. Built to expand the ways families can gather, remember, and support one another, Tower Park offers a peaceful setting, flexible spaces, and the continued guidance of the Locke team.
Services at this location
Locke at Tower Park was created to give families more options in one comfortable, welcoming place. This location offers funeral services, cremation services, visitations, celebrations of life, and memorial gatherings, along with the convenience of an on-site crematory and Care Center.
Families can use our flexible gathering rooms for traditional services, informal celebrations, shared meals, or time together before or after a ceremony. The location also includes a licensed food establishment with an on-site catering kitchen and liquor license, allowing families to incorporate food, beverages, and hospitality into the day when it feels right.
Weekly grief support groups are also available, offering continued care for families and individuals after a service has taken place.
A continuation of trusted local care
The Kearns name has long been part of funeral service in the Waterloo and Cedar Falls area. As part of Locke Funeral Services, that legacy continues through a fourth-generation family-owned funeral home committed to serving the Cedar Valley with integrity, service, and excellence.
A peaceful place to gather
Located near Tower Park and nestled beside a quiet lake, this facility was designed to feel calm, open, and welcoming. Families have room to gather, share stories, receive guests, and create a service that reflects the life being remembered.
Options for every kind of service
Whether you are planning a traditional funeral, a cremation service, a celebration of life, or a private family gathering, Locke at Tower Park offers flexible spaces and thoughtful support to help you make decisions that feel personal and meaningful.
Support before, during, and after the service
Our care does not end when the service is over. From advance planning and funeral arrangements to grief support and ongoing resources, the Locke team is here to help families feel informed, supported, and never rushed.
Driving directions to this location
Locke at Tower Park is located at 4140 Kimball Avenue in Waterloo, just off Highway 20 and near San Marnan Drive. The location is convenient for families coming from Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Hudson, Evansdale, Gilbertville, Waverly, and nearby Cedar Valley communities.