Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Patrick Lenane
Jun 6, 2012
Patrick Hugh Lenane, 81, of Dyersville, Iowa died Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. Friends may call from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2012, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa where a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. and a vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Visitation...
Alice Bockenstedt
Jun 3, 2012
Alice E. Bockenstedt, 88, of New Vienna died Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Oak Crest Manor in Dyersville. Friends may call from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at the Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a vigil service will be held at 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2012,...
Betty Schmitt
Jun 1, 2012
Betty Louise (Hannan) Schmitt, age 83, of Guttenberg, IA, died Friday, June 1, 2012, at the Guttenberg Care Center. She was born the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Schmitt) Hannan on June 17, 1928, in Richardsville IA Betty attended and graduated from the Bankston High School. For many years she owned and operated the Guttenberg Motel all the while...
Merlin John Rausch
May 31, 2012
Merlin John Rausch was born on October 27, 1932, in Dubuque IA, the son of John and Anna (Knipper) Rausch. He passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012, at the Guttenberg Care Center after a long battle with Alzheimers since 2007. Merlin received his education from Xavier School in Dyersville. On December 15, 1956, Merlin married Joanne Reyerson in Guttenberg...
Karlyn Keuter-King
May 31, 2012
Karlyn Sue Keuter-King, 39, of Houston, TX, formerly of Dyersville, IA succumbed to cancer on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at her home. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Houston, Texas on Monday, June 4, 2012. Karlyn was born September 15, 1972 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Lloyd and Judy (Tebbe)...
Francis Errthum
May 29, 2012
Francis P. "Fritz" Errthum, 71, of Guttenberg, Iowa died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Guttenberg Care Center, Guttenberg, Iowa as the result of Parkinson's Disease. Fritz was born September 11, 1940, in Holy Cross, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Catherine "Katie" Errthum. He married Marilyn Gassmann on May 5, 1962, in Holy Cross, Iowa. Fritz and Marilyn farmed...
Paul R. Duwe
May 28, 2012
Paul R. Duwe, age 40, of Tipton, IA, formerly of Guttenberg, died Monday, May 28, 2012, at University of Iowa Hospital. He was born the son of Dennis and Rosalie (Hinzman) Duwe, January 22, 1972 and baptized February 6, 1972 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg. Paul graduated from the Guttenberg High School and attended Hawkeye Tech in Waterloo...
Norma Esslinger
May 21, 2012
Norma Eileen Esslinger, age 94, of Guttenberg, IA, died Monday, May 21, 2012, at the Guttenberg Care Center. She was born on April 1, 1918 in West Bend Iowa to Edward and Alice (DeWitt) Anderegg. Norma spent her early years working various jobs. She was married to John Esslinger on December 27, 1947, in Algona Iowa. Together they made...
Leona Schroeder
May 19, 2012
Leona D. Schroeder, age 91, of Garnavillo, IA, died Saturday, May 19, 2012, at the Guttenberg Care Center. She was born on August 17, 1920 on the family farm near Garnavillo to Arno and Emma (Theodore) Stickfort. Leona grew up in the Garnavillo area graduating from the Garnavillo High School in 1938. She later furthered her education from Upper...
Karla Schneider
May 17, 2012
Karla J. Schneider, 43, of Dubuque, Iowa and formerly of Holy Cross, died Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Ennoble Manor, Dubuque, Iowa. Friends may call from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a vigil service will be held at 4 p.m. Friends may continue to call after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday...
Wayne Samuelson
May 12, 2012
Wayne L. Samuelson, 81, of Dyersville, and formerly of Jewell, Iowa died peacefully Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Dyersville, Iowa with his family at his side. Friends may call from 4 - 8 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville. Visitation will also be held at the Jewell United Church of Christ...
Douglas Wernke
May 12, 2012
Douglas J. Wernke, 30, of Dyersville, Iowa died May 12, 2012, in Dyersville. Doug was born October 30, 1981 in Dyersville, Iowa, the son of Robert & Janet (Middlekauff) Wernke. He graduated from Beckman High School with the class of 2001 and went on to receive an Associates Degree from Kirkwood Community College. He was currently employed at Dyersville...
Armella Nuehring
May 11, 2012
Armella Elizabeth (Nieland) Nuehring, age 87, of Guttenberg, IA, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at Manor Care Health Services in Dubuque, IA. She was born on October 6, 1924, in Luxemburg IA, the daughter of Bernard and Lena (Welter) Nieland Jr. Armella attended school at St. Joseph in Garnavillo to 8th grade in 1943. In 1947, Armella worked for...
Eugene Vorwald
May 8, 2012
Eugene J. "Gene" Vorwald, 79, of 880 Sunshine Street, Holy Cross, Iowa, passed away at home surrounded by his family at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012, at Kramer Funeral Home in Holy Cross where a vigil service will be held...
Dennis Allen James
May 2, 2012
Dennis Allen James, age 69, of Dubuque, IA, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Ennoble Manor Care Center in Dubuque, IA. He was born the son of Orval and Edith (Garkow) James on February 9, 1943 in Dubuque. Dennis received his education from the Guttenberg School System and spent 31 years of his life working for Ertl Toy Co.....
Rose Heims
Apr 17, 2012
Rose Marie Heims, 71, of Monticello, Iowa died Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family after a brief bout with cancer. Friends may call from 3 - 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello, Iowa where a rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. and a vigil service will be...
Ronald Ashline
Apr 13, 2012
Ron Ashline was born on July 22, 1941, in Edgewood IA, the son of Lynn and Verda (Brookshier) Ashline. He passed away Friday, April 13, 2012, at his home in Guttenberg. Ron grew up in the Edgewood area where he graduated from the Edgewood High School and later received further education from the University of Dubuque. Over 38 years,...
Claudia Heiderscheit
Apr 13, 2012
Claudia Sue Heiderscheit, 62, of Dyersville, and formerly of Luxemburg, died Friday, April 13, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Dyersville with her husband at her side. Friends may call from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2012, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a vigil service will be held at 4:00 p.m. A Catholic Order of...
Mary Koch
Apr 12, 2012
Mary Jo Koch, 62, of Monticello, Iowa died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa after a sudden illness. Friends may call from 3 - 5 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello, Iowa where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 5 p.m. Officiating will...
Catherine Flaherty
Apr 7, 2012
Mrs. Catherine E. "Katie" Flaherty 80, of North Buena Vista, Iowa died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at home in her daughter's residence, in the arms of her daughters. Friends may call from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at the Kramer Funeral Home in Holy Cross. Friends may continue to call after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 11,...
