Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Warren W. Keehner
Jun 9, 2009
Warren Waltemore Keehner, age 85, of Guttenberg, was born the son of Walter P. and Caroline (Chettinger) Keehner, July 27, 1923, in Wood Center, Iowa. He died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. Warren graduated from the Guttenberg High School in 1940 and farmed with his family for many years. On September 15, 1945, he...
Laverne Deutmeyer
Jun 4, 2009
Survivors include 5 daughters: Carol (Charles) Steger of New Vienna, IA, Pat (Allen) Willenbring of Dubuque, IA, Gloria (Terry) Bockenstedt of Dyersville, Sherry (Dean) Digmann of Marion, IA, and Michelle "Shelly" (Craig) Carton of Earlville, IA, 7 sons: John (Ruth) of Petersburg, Jim (Paula) of Guttenberg, IA, Daniel (Linda) of Luxemburg, IA, Duane of Mineral Point, WI, Ron "Fuzz"...
Andrew Balk
Jun 1, 2009
Andrew George, the son of Andrew Carl and Anna Marie (Cuchna) Balk was born on March 17, 1948 at home in Prairie du Chien, WI. He was baptized at St. John Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, on April 11, 1948 and made public affirmation of his baptism on May 21, 1961 at Ev. Lutheran Church of Peace in...
Anthony Tony Berns
May 30, 2009
Anthony "Tony" Berns, age 80, of Guttenberg, IA, died Saturday, May 30, 2009, at the Guttenberg Care Center. He was born the son of Anton and Elizabeth (Wolters) Berns on May 19, 1929 on the home farm near Garnavillo. After graduating from high school, Tony attended trade school in the mechanical repair field. He then spent 4 years in...
Irene Lechtenberg
May 29, 2009
Surviving are 2 brothers: Lawrence (Jeanette) Lechtenberg of Loveland, Colo. and Alfred E. (Esther) Lechtenberg of Masonville, Iowa and.; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 1 brother, Joe, and 5 sisters: Lucinda Heffernen, Marcella Vaske, Edna Huber, Leona Lechtenberg and Sr. Mary Cleopha, FSPA. Irene C. Lechtenberg, 98, of Manchester died Friday, May 29, 2009,...
Leona Lincoln
May 22, 2009
Leona Lincoln, 88, of Anamosa, Iowa died Friday May 22, 2009 at St Luke's Medical Center Cedar Rapids Iowa after a lengthy illness. Friends may call from 4 until 7p.m. Monday, May 25th 2009 at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 at St Paul Lutheran Church, Anamosa, Iowa...
Bette Fitzsimmons
May 21, 2009
COLESBURG, IOWA Bette Edna E. Fitzsimmons, 83, of Colesburg, Iowa died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa after an automobile accident. Friends may gather for a celebration of Bette's life at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2009 at her home, 417 Hubbard St, Colesburg, Iowa. We will toast Bette's life with champagne and chocolate...
Margaret Bissell
May 20, 2009
Services for Margaret are private, visitation is public.Margaret Delight (Nimmo) Bissell, age 85, of Guttenberg, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. She was born the daughter of Burt and Clara (Combs) Nimmo, April 3, 1924, near Edgewood, Iowa. Marge received her education from the Elk Creek Country School and was employed by Esser's Clothing Store for...
Sheila Winch
May 15, 2009
Sheila Ann (Wolter) Winch, age 58, of Dubuque, IA, died Friday, May 15, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born the daughter of Adolph and Lorraine (Jaeger) Wolter on April 29, 1951 in Guttenberg IA. Sheila received her education from the Garnavillo High School and worked at Dairy Lab Services in Dubuque for several years....
John R. Kann
May 14, 2009
John Raymond Kann, 50, of Guttenberg, died of cancer at 6:30 pm Thursday, May 14, 2009 surrounded by his family. John was born October 17, 1958 in Guttenberg, Iowa son of Frederick W. and Rosemary G. (Wachendorf) Kann. He graduated from Guttenberg High School. John was a farmer and proud of it. He worked side by side with his...
Burnell F. Borcherding
May 6, 2009
Burnell F. Borcherding was born the son of Delbert and Viola (Kregel) Borcherding, December 21, 1940, on the family farm near Garber. He died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at his home in Garnavillo following a sudden illness. Burnell graduated from the Guttenberg High School and was employed by DHIA, as a milk tester for many years. He enjoyed fishing...
Cletus Hansel
May 6, 2009
CLETUS LEO HANSEL, 73, Of Guttenberg, son of Warren and Helene Hansel, was born on June 1st, 1935, rural route Edgewood Ia. He attended country school for eight years and graduated from Edgewood High School. Cletus was a fishing guide in Canada before joining the United States Army in January 1955 for two years. Cletus was united in marriage...
Leona Gertrude Bruce
May 6, 2009
Survivors include her children: Theresa Dullea of Springville, Bill (Dolores) Kelchen of Strawberry Point, Betty (Al) DeRosia of Anamosa, Phil (Virginia) Kelchen and Charlie (Vicki) Kelchen, both of Monticello, Lee Kelchen of Mount Vernon, John (Mary) Kelchen of Robins, Ruth (Dick) Pasker of Central City, Steve "Ben" (Kor) Kelchen of Center Junction, 3 daughters-in-law: Harriet Kelchen of Harrisburg, PA,...
Max Specht
May 5, 2009
Surviving are 5 children: David Specht of New Lisbon, Wis., Elizabeth (Steve) Johnson and Paul (Kim) Specht, both of Monticello, Iowa Philip (Sharon) Specht and Daniel Specht, both of McGregor, Iowa; 14 grandchildren and step-grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Loretta, a sister, Loretta Shurts, and a grandson, Nathaniel Specht. Max...
Thomas Schuster
May 3, 2009
Thomas William Schuster, 66, of Monticello, Iowa died Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 at his residence, after a sudden illness. Friends may call from 4 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello, Iowa where a parish scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m....
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...
