Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Karen Kay Haars
May 2, 2009
Karen Kay (DeGreif) Haars, age 68, of Guttenberg, formerly of Winthrop, IA, died Saturday, May 2, 2009, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. She was born the daughter of Arthur and Vernice (Peck) DeGreif on November 30, 1940 in Independence IA. Karen graduated from the Winthrop High School in 1958 and worked as an assembly operator at Rockwell-Collins for 35...
Alvin Schlichte
May 1, 2009
Surviving are his wife, Mildred, his children, Kathy (Marty) Helle, Dianne (Ted) Kluesner, Deb (Loras) Digmann, John (Kelly) Schlichte, Ann (Todd) Kelleher and Jeff (Teresa) Schlichte, all of Dubuque, Iowa, Dan (Mary) Schlichte of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Margie (Don) Ament of Dyersville, Iowa, Jim (Susie) Schlichte of Farley, Iowa and Pat (Donna) Schlichte of Hopkinton, Iowa, 23 grandchildren: Jennifer...
Ruth Ratterman
Apr 30, 2009
Ruth B. Ratterman was born the daughter of Theodore and Wilhelmina (Fest) Ratterman on May 19, 1911 in Dubuque. She was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 30, 2009, from the Guttenberg Care Center after a long illness. Ruth received 12 years education from Immaculate Conception Academy in Dubuque and spent most of her life as a...
William Covington
Apr 28, 2009
Survivors include his 3 sons: William J. (Sandra) Covington of Hopkinton, Iowa, Buck J. Covington of Prairieburg, Iowa and Bryan J. (Amy) Covington of Monticello, Iowa, his brother, Richard (Lila) Covington of Monticello, Iowa, a sister, Diane LeClere of Monticello, Iowa, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Bradley Covington,...
Orrin John Troester
Apr 27, 2009
Orrin "O.J." "Tracey" John Troester was born the son of LeVerne and Lorna (Stoeffler) Troester on April 9, 1948 in Dubuque, Iowa. He passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Clayton Center. Orrin graduated from St. Marys Catholic High School in 1966 and worked for John Deere Dubuque Works for 30 years...
Robert W Niehaus
Apr 25, 2009
Robert W. Niehaus, age 82, of Garnavillo, IA, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Guttenberg Care Center. He was born the son of Ernst and Iowa (Havill) Niehaus on November 14, 1926 on the home farm near Guttenberg. Robert graduated from the Guttenberg High School in 1944, and received one year of education from Iowa State University. Robert...
Elmer Herman
Apr 25, 2009
Elmer Joseph Herman, age 90, of Guttenberg, IA, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Guttenberg Care Center. He was born the son of George and Elizabeth Herman on May 15, 1918. Elmer received his education locally and worked construction most of his life.There will be no services for Mr. Herman per his personal wishes. Service Information A service...
Bernice Trenkamp
Apr 23, 2009
Bernice was born on June 18, 1936 in Dyersville, Iowa, the daughter of Alvin and Eleanor (Scherbring) Fortmann. She was raised and educated in the Dyersville area. Bernice married Jerome Trenkamp on August 23, 1961, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville, Iowa. She took pride with Jerome in being Godparents. They farmed and continue to farm west of Dyersville....
Betty Niehaus
Apr 21, 2009
Betty L. Niehaus 82, died April 21, 2009 at the Guttenberg Care Center. Betty was born July 28, 1926, the daughter of Sumner (Sam) and Sarah (Sadie Pierce) Moser in rural Osterdock. On November 2, 1946, Betty married Dale H. Niehaus. They farmed in the Millville area. Betty also worked at numerous jobs including Kuempel Hardware and Niehaus Jewelry....
Lois Leliefeld Barry
Apr 17, 2009
Lois Loretta (Leliefeld) Barry, age 83, of Dubuque, IA, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, IA She was born the daughter of George "Bill" and Hazel (Baker) Harbaugh, July 16, 1925, on the home farm near Colesburg IA. Lois received her education locally; and was employed by the American Pearl Button Co. in Guttenberg...
Raymond Klas
Apr 15, 2009
He is survived by a sister, Agnes; six nieces and nephews, Janet (Mike) Morrow of Tempe, AZ; Lois (Chuck) Votsmier of Waukon; Cheryl (Don) Kass of Farley; Daryl (Kim) Klas of St. Louis, MO; Judy (Randy) Winter of Marion; and David (Michelle) Klas of New Vienna; and a sister-in-law Bertha Klas. He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Dorothy Carlson
Apr 13, 2009
Dorothy Ann Carlson, age 77, of Guttenberg, formerly of Cedar Rapids IA, died Sunday, April 13, 2009, at the Guttenberg Care Center after a seven year battle with PSP. She was born the daughter of James and Clara (Housh) Magirl on August 13, 1931 in Monti Iowa. Dorothy graduated from the high school in Stanley Iowa. She worked for...
Marvin Nieland
Apr 12, 2009
Marvin Henry Nieland, age 81, of Marshalltown, IA formerly of Guttenberg, IA, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, IA. He was born the son of Joseph and Clara (Schmitt) Nieland on May 4, 1927 in Guttenberg Iowa. Marvin graduated from the St. Marys High School and farmed for several years. Marvin served his country...
Wilma Mueller
Apr 11, 2009
Wilma Louise (Schroeder) Mueller, age 92, of Iowa City, formerly of Garnavillo, IA, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, at the Guttenberg Care Center. She was born the daughter of Henry and Edith (Tuecke) Schroeder, April 30, 1916, on the family farm near Osterdock. Wilma graduated from the Guttenberg High School in 1935; taught rural school, Bible School and Sunday...
Lois Phipps
Apr 8, 2009
Lois was born on July 30, 1924, in Chillicothe, Missouri, the daughter of Clyde and Lena Burner Siders. She married Warren A. Phipps on February 14, 1945, in the South Beaver Baptist Parsonage, Boone County, Iowa.Lois was born on July 30, 1924, in Chillicothe, Missouri, the daughter of Clyde and Lena Burner Siders. She married Warren A. Phipps on...
Gerald Jerry Andregg
Apr 5, 2009
Gerald "Jerry" J. Andregg, age 75, of rural Garnavillo, IA, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at University of Iowa Hospitals. He was the son of John and Georgiana (Dremmel) Andregg, born November 8, 1933, in Guttenberg. Jerry received his education locally and served his country in the United States Marine Corps. On April 18, 1955, he was united in...
Dale Goedken
Apr 4, 2009
Survivors include a sister, Marian (John) Burger of New Vienna, 4 nephews: Brian (Nancy), Steve and Doug (Shiree) Burger, and Mike (Jane) Bucheim, 7 great nieces and nephews; special loved ones: Melissa Brown, Heath (Heather) Brown, Jenessa Brown and Aleasha Brown, all of Story City, Iowa. Dale was a grandfather to Hayden Brown, Heath and Heather's daughter. Dale was...
Norma Jean Funk
Apr 1, 2009
Norma Jean (Ehrhardt) Funk, age 68, of Garber, IA, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. She was born August 20, 1940, the daughter of John and Alberta (Everett) Ehrhardt in Elkader Iowa. Norma received eleven years of education and was united in marriage with Gerald C. Funk Sr. November 20, 1957, at...
Charles Leon Troester
Mar 31, 2009
Charles "Leon" Troester was born the son of Charles W. and Ida Mae (Tinkey) Troester on August 18, 1914 in his parents home in rural Osterdock. Leon was baptized and confirmed in St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Guttenberg February 19, 1939 by Pastor H.C. Coovert. He also served on St. Paul Church Council 3 terms. Leon received his education...
Robert Schnack
Mar 31, 2009
Survivors include his children: Vanessa (friend Jason) Somers of Rockton, Ill., Catherine (Rob) Schwiesow of Algonquin, Ill., Anthony (friend Rachel) of Sycamore, Ill., and William, Nathan, and Stacy Schnack, all of South Beloit, Ill; 2 grandchildren: Starr and Jazmine Somers; brothers and sisters: Ellen (Arthur) Zschiegner of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Ray (Esther Eich) Schnack of Rockford, Ill., Karen (Lynn)...
