Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Rose Menke
Oct 8, 2008
Survivors include 2 sons: David (Sherry) Menke of Cascade, Dale (Sharon) Menke of New Vienna, 2 daughters: Linda (Larry) Lee of Elkader, Joyce (Jeff) Tobin of Worthington, 5 grandsons, Douglas (Jennifer) Lee , Dean Lee, Terry Menke, Matt Tobin, Tyler Menke, 5 granddaughters: Katie Menke, Kristi Tobin, Heidi Tobin, Brittany Menke, and Tonya Menke, 1 step grandson, Shane Jaeger,...
Alfred Klostermann
Oct 8, 2008
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine, children: Tom of Dyersville, Joyce (Ron) Peiffer of Marion, IA, 6 grandchildren: Chad, Kristin, Heather, Sean Klostermann, Erin and Brandon Peiffer, 1 great grandchild, Harmony Paul, daughters-in-law, Nancy Klostermann of Dubuque, and Roxanne Klostermann of Dyersville, 4 sisters: Rita Deutmeyer, Lila Clemen, Ruth (Joe) Lansing, Vera Kroeger all of Dyersville and a sister-in-law, Verna...
Irvin Overman
Oct 6, 2008
Survivors include his wife, Lu, children: Don (Diane) Overman of Dyersville, IA, Jim Overman of Lisbon, IA, Wayne (Linda) Overman of Murfreesboro, TN, Dennis Overman of Earlville, IA, and Lori (Gary) Wessels of Dyersville, 18 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, special nephew, Larry (Sue) Bonert, sisters-in-law: Gladys Overman and Dessy Overmann both of Dyersville. He was preceded in death by...
Derek Bauer
Oct 5, 2008
Survivors include his parents: Mike Bauer of Dubuque, IA and Susan (Daniel) Lynch of Farley, IA, one sister, Nichole Bauer of Dubuque, IA, one brother, Zachary Bauer at home in Farley, IA, special friend, Robin Koss of Epworth, IA, maternal grandparents: Joe and Viola Klein of Manchester, IA, fraternal grandmother, Madonna (Vernon) Bauer Gudenkauf of Dubuque, IA, step grandparents:...
Jacqueline Manternach
Oct 5, 2008
Survivors include two daughters, Kay Manternach of North Liberty and Keisha Manternach of Lone Tree; a granddaughter, Brittney of North Liberty; longtime companion, Darren Grimm of Monticello. Also surviving, are her parents, Judy Anderson of Cedar Rapids and Richard (Dick) Taylor of Anamosa; three brothers Richie Taylor of Cedar Rapids, Mike Taylor of Anamosa, and Eddie Anderson of Duluth,...
Angela Ottesen
Oct 4, 2008
She is survived by her husband, Kevin of Dyersville, 2 sons: Daniel (Cindy Klaren) and Nicholas Graves, both of Dyersville and a daughter, Felicity Ottesen of Dyersville, a grandson, Caydon Graves; her father, Robert Tompkins of Centerville, Iowa; 1 brother, Randy (Carol) Tompkins of Grandview, Iowa; 2 sisters: DeAnn (Martin) Torres of Hills, Iowa and Robin (Brad) Spurgeon of...
Elmer Scherbring
Oct 3, 2008
Survivors include his children: Dennis of Petersburg, Ken of Decatur, IN, Carol (Mark) Brown of Colesburg, Lori (Jan) Keck of Greeley, IA, Bill (Susanne) of Manchester, Helen Backes of Elkader, Nancy (Daniel) Schroeder of Guttenberg, Bonnie West of Maynard, 24 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, a sister, Ardella (Bernard) Schlichte of Colesburg, brother and sisters-in-law: Bob (Betty) Jaeger of St....
Frances Heiderscheit
Oct 1, 2008
Survivors include her children: Mary (Richard) Berning of Cuba City, WI, Clarence (Edel) of Dyersville, Sr. Dorothy Heiderscheit, OSF of Dubuque, IA, Leon (Sandy) of Holy Cross, IA, Charles (Sara) of Osage, IA, Paul of Holy Cross, IA, Jeanne (Gary) Schmidt of Marion, IA, and Joan (Kevin) Althaus of Dubuque; daughters-in-law: Rose Heiderscheit of Balltown, IA, and Marlene Heiderscheit...
Andy P. Moser
Sep 24, 2008
Andy Perrin Moser was born the son of Sumner "Sam" and Sarah "Sadie" (Pierce) Moser, March 26, 1923, near Osterdock. He died Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at the Guttenberg Care Center. Andy received his education at the Friedlein Country School; farmed with his family; worked construction, as a mechanic and was an escort for American Homes for many years....
Shirley Riniker
Sep 18, 2008
Survivors include her husband, Richard, 2 sons: Roger Riniker of Boston, MA, John Riniker of Monticello, IA, mother, Bernadette Smith of Manchester (formerly of Dyersville), siblings: Janaan (Walter) Kraus of Monticello, IA, Kay (Elmer) Heitz of Farley, IA, Kenny (Cathy) Smith of Hopkinton, IA, Gary ( Marilyn) Smith of Manchester, IA, Betty (Jerry) Ries of Earlville, IA, John (MaryAnn)...
Terry Lee "Buggsy" Schmelzer
Sep 14, 2008
Terry Lee "Buggsy" Schmelzer was born the son of Lorraine and Esther (Bockenstedt) Schmelzer on December 28, 1950, in Guttenberg. He died Sunday, September 14, 2008, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Terry graduated from the Garnavillo High School; served his country in the United States Army in Vietnam. He was employed with Kann Manufacture Service. Buggsy enjoyed the River, hunting...
Harlen Engelbrecht
Sep 14, 2008
Surviving are his wife, Joy, 3 sons: John (Michelle) Engelbrecht of Fort Dodge, Iowa, Dan (Sue) Engelbrecht of Dyersville, Iowa and David Engelbrecht of Orlando, Florida, and 3 grandchildren: Hans, Marta and Ellie Engelbrecht. Harlen was born May 26, 1920, in Marcus Iowa the son of George and Melinda (Frick) Engelbrecht. He attended Country School and graduated from Hartley...
Wagner Merlin E.
Sep 8, 2008
Merlin Elmer Wagner was born the son of Matt and Alice (Schmitt) Wagner on June 27, 1928 in Rickardsville, Iowa. He passed away Monday, September 8, 2008, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Merlin grew up in the Dubuque area and worked for John Deer for many years. He Served in the Navy during World War II from 1945 through...
Elizabeth Albang
Sep 4, 2008
Survivors include numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Ruth Smalley, Virginia Albang, Dolores Cooksley, Lucille Olson, and a brother, Lawrence Albang. Betty was born on October 11, 1928 in Dyersville, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Josephine (Luensmann) Albang. She was a housekeeper for various priests since she was 19 years old,...
C. Owen
Sep 3, 2008
Lucille is survived by 2 sons: Leon (Catherine) Owen of Monticello, Iowa and Keith (Johnnie) Owen of Davenport, Iowa; 2 grandchildren: Angela (Brian) Kearney of Monticello, Iowa and Brandon Owen of Davenport, Iowa; 1 great-granddaughter, Brianna Kearney of Monticello, Iowa and 1 brother-in-law, David Owen of Harrison, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a...
Caroline Harbaugh
Sep 2, 2008
Caroline Gladys (Moser) Harbaugh was born one of ten children to Leonard and Golda (Hansel) Moser on June 20, 1932 in Osterdock. She passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Caroline graduated from the Elkport High School in 1950, and later she earned her nursing degree. In 1953 she was united in marriage with Gerald...
Benjamin Brunsman
Sep 1, 2008
In addition to his parents, Brent and Joan Brunsman of Mt. Vernon, IA, survivors include his grandparents: Wayne and Denise Brunsman of New Vienna, IA, and Larry and Patti Mensen of Dyersville, IA; aunts & uncles: Wade (Jen) Brunsman of Dyersville, Ross Brunsman, Maty Brunsman both of New Vienna, Andy Mensen, Kim Mensen both of Dyersville; cousins: Shawn and...
Darlene Tenney
Sep 1, 2008
Survivors include her husband, Robert, daughter Shay Kristina of Dyersville, her mother, Anna Brooks of Albany, NY, sister, Johanna (Ed) Baniak of Watervliet, NY, and their children: Eddie John and Jason Baniak, aunt, Helen Bailey of Feura Bush, NY, and uncle, Gus Sauer of Rensselaer, NY, mother-in-law, Sucyn Tenney of Dyersville, IA, brother and sisters-in-law: Jeffery (Lori) Tenney of...
Anni Waterman
Aug 30, 2008
Anni K. (Leeb) Waterman was born the daughter of Johan and Cenzal (Schoeffel) Leeb, December 12, 1935, in Eger Czechoslovakia. She died Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. Anni was a pharmacist for the Mercy in Dubuque and Guttenberg Hospitals for many years. She enjoyed working with antiques and was an antique dealer. Survivors include...
Beth Overman
Aug 29, 2008
Survivors include her husband, Dennis, 2 sons: David and Paul both of Dyersville; her father and step-mother, Dave (Alice) Tauke of Dyersville; siblings: Doug (Kathy) Tauke, Dan (Sue) Tauke both of Dyersville, Deb Grattan of Cedar Falls, IA, Diane (Craig) Reid of Marion, IA, Sue (Dr. Larry) Ellingson of Iowa City, IA, and Sandy (Rick) Isenhart of Littleton, CO;...
