Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Clyde Kruse
Mar 26, 2009
Clyde Melvin Kruse, age 65, of Elkader, IA, died Thursday, March 26, 2009, at Central Community Hospital in Elkader, IA He was born the son of Alfred and Anita (Hakert) Kruse, January 11, 1944, near Garber, Iowa. Clyde received his education from the Garnavillo High School; served his country in the United States Army with a tour in Viet...
Virgil Knipper
Mar 25, 2009
Survivors include his wife, Gladys, children: Kevin (Marie), Keith (Kate) and Karla Knipper, all of Dyersville, and Kurt (Katie) Knipper of Milwaukee, Wis., 6 grandchildren: Charles, William, Paul, Tim, and Erin Knipper, and Chris Leibold, a great granddaughter, Sydney Knipper, 1 brother, Paul (Delaine) Knipper of Dyersville, 3 sisters: Anita Wulfekuhle of Holy Cross, Iowa, Donna Manternach of Manchester,...
Gilbert Hearn
Mar 23, 2009
He is survived by his wife, Lois, a brother, Roger (Shirley) Hearn of Monticello, Iowa, many nieces and nephews and his dog Mitzi. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Wendy Sue, 2 sisters: Mary Parker and Elanor Adamson, and an infant brother, Robert. Gilbert was born March 13, 1933, in Monticello, Iowa the son of...
Louis Kochendorfer
Mar 19, 2009
Louis David Kochendorfer, 88, of Guttenberg, Iowa, formerly of Dubuque, died Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the Guttenberg Care Center. He was the son of Adolph and Susan (Kennedy) Kochendorfer and was born on January 13, 1921 in Dubuque, at the Dubuque jail house, where his uncle Frank Kennedy was Sheriff. Dad shared with us many stories of those...
Edward Weber
Mar 14, 2009
Survivors include his children: Janet Heery of Dyersville, IA, Eldon (Mary Ann) of Cascade, IA, Thomas (Lou Ann) of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Terry of Peoria, IL, daughter-in-law: Maureen Woodward of Oelwein, IA, grandchildren and great grandchildren, 4 sisters: Rose Nebel of Dubuque, IA, Jeanette Engler of Minneapolis, MN, Mary Knepper of Dyersville, IA, and Betty Arthofer of Dubuque,...
Lola Goerdt
Mar 12, 2009
Survivors include her children: Dr. Ann Goerdt of New York, NY, John Goerdt and Susan Myers of Urbandale, IA, Jane and Robert Schockemoehl of Des Moines, IA, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, one sister, Shirley Anderson of Cherokee, IA, and in-laws: Marie (John) Brueckner of Dyersville and Helen (Vincent) Meyers of Iowa City, IA She was preceded in death...
Andrew Knipper
Mar 11, 2009
Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2009, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville. Friends may continue to call on Monday, March 16, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2009 at Royal Lanes Supper Club in Dyersville. Officiating will be Rev....
Roger Steffen
Mar 10, 2009
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette, his mother, Catherine Steffen of New Vienna, Iowa, 5 children: Brenda (Jeff) Koppes of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Christopher (Lynn) of Worthington, Iowa, Dale of Farley, Iowa, Michael of Dickeyville, Wis., and Kelly (Marty) Droessler of Kieler, Wis., 5 grandchildren: Anthony and Dominique Simon, Katelyn and Brooklyn Droessler and Rylee Jo Steffen, a brother, Merlin...
Marilyn Schaefer
Mar 7, 2009
Marilyn Yvonne (Jordahl) Schaefer was born the daughter of Henry and Irene (Nelson) Jordahl on August 25, 1936 in Lake Mills Iowa. She passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA. After receiving her education, Marilyn was united in marriage with Elwyn "Al" Schaefer on November 4, 1955 in Forest City...
Edward Tillis
Mar 7, 2009
Surviving are Ed's wife, Corrine, 2 daughters: Catherine "Kate" Tillis and Myrna Tillis, both of Dyersville, a son, Martin (Camille) Tillis of Bettendorf, Iowa, 1 grandson, Drake Tillis of Ames, Iowa and 2 step-grandchildren, Kimberly Gilchrist and Zachary Asmussen, 2 sisters-in-law, Bernie Tillis of DeWitt, Iowa and LaVonne Tillis of Pearl City, Ill. He was preceded in death by...
Rosemary Kann
Mar 6, 2009
Rosemary Kann was born January 2, 1926 in Guttenberg, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Henrietta (Reinhart) Wachendorf. She attended the Turkey River Country School through 8th grade. At age 16, she began work at the Guttenberg canning factory where she met the love of her life. On January 29, 1945, Rose was united in marriage to Frederick (Fritz)...
Armella "Amy" Matt
Mar 4, 2009
Armella "Amy" (Frommelt) Matt was born the daughter of Raymond and Amelia (Burr) Frommelt October 30, 1927, in Guttenberg. She died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Guttenberg Care Center. Amy graduated from St. Marys Catholic School, attended Clarke College and Iowa teachers college. She taught school until being united in marriage with Louis Matt III on February 27, 1954,...
Elmer Knudtson
Mar 4, 2009
Elmer L. Knudtson was born the son of Olavus and Bergelot "Belle" (Stave) Knudtson, November 13, 1914, in Gunder, Iowa. He died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Guttenberg Care Center. Elmer received his education locally and was a self employed trucker for many years. On February 19, 1938, he was united in marriage with Alverta Harbaugh in St. Olaf,...
David Greif
Mar 3, 2009
Survivors include his parents, Robert and Alvina Greif of Monticello, IA, 2 brothers: Roger (Beth) of Cedar Rapids, IA, Donald (Deann) of Chico, CA, 1 sister, Barb (Keith) Kuhlengel of Palmyra, PA, 5 nieces and nephews: Adrienne & Trevor Kuhlengel, Lainie, Ryan and Marcus Greif, and many aunts, uncles, cousins. David was born on August 31, 1951 in Prairieburg,...
Mercedes Singsank
Mar 3, 2009
Survivors include her daughter, Judy (Lloyd) Kennedy of Placid, IA, seven sons: Ronald (Sharon), Jim (Jan), Tim (Joyce) and Mark (Shirley) all of Dyersville, David (Cindy) and Dennis (Diane) both of Ann Arbor, MI and Tom (Barb) of Minnetonka, MN, 16 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, a sister, Catherine Griffin, 4 brothers: Gerald, Delbert (Marge), Ray (Gen), Don (Darlene); 5...
Roma S. Lahrs
Feb 25, 2009
Roma Sylvia (Heins) "Dottie" Lahrs, age 88, daughter of Louis and Roma (Bittner) Heins was born on September 20, 1920, on the home farm near Luana, Iowa. She went to her heavenly home on February 25, 2009, from the Guttenberg Care Center after a long battle with cancer. Roma received her education in the rural school at Luana. She...
Ruby Whalen
Feb 25, 2009
Ruby M. Whalen was born the daughter of Arthur and Maggie (Hayward) Bulstrode on November 3, 1916 in Portsmouth England. She passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at the Guttenberg Care Center. Ruby received graduated from high school and took on various jobs included manufacturing bombs for WWII. On April 10, 1944 she was united in marriage to James...
Laverne Duwe
Feb 23, 2009
LaVerne Clarence Duwe age 83, died Monday, February 23, 2009, at his home in Dubuque, IA after a brief illness. He was born on January 15, 1926 in Guttenberg, the son of Ora and Leona (Morarend) Duwe. After receiving his education, LaVerne farmed during his early years. He was employed by Wright Tree Service and worked construction for many...
Valmah H. Brandt
Feb 17, 2009
Valmah "Val" H. Brandt was born the son of Louis H. and Amanda (Matt) Brandt, January 17, 1912, on the family farm near Garnavillo. He died Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at Windsor Nursing Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Val graduated from Garnavillo High School, attended Iowa State University and owned and operated the Garnavillo Mill-Brandt Brothers for 55 years....
Ruth Stronck
Feb 16, 2009
Survivors include her children: Ann (Victor "Gus") Helling of Dubuque, IA, Rosemary Stronck of Sioux City, IA, 4 granddaughters: Amy (Robert) Belken, Sarah (Jason) Francois, Kristin (Matt) Walker and Kimberly (Matt) Lane, 7 great grandchildren: Lauren, Benjamin, Katherine and Luke Belken, Collin, Victoria, and Johnny Francois; one brother, Nick (Joan) Dunkel of Manchester, IA, one sister: Dorothy (Francis) Vorwald...
