Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
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;...
George Klas
Aug 27, 2008
Survivors include his wife Bertha; children: Janet (Mike) Morrow of Tempe, AZ; Lois (Chuck) Votsmier of Waukon, IA; Cheryl (Don) Kass of Farley, IA; Daryl (Kim) Klas of St. Louis, MO; Judy (Randy) Winter of Marion, IA; and David (Michelle) Klas of New Vienna; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; one brother, Ray Klas of New Vienna; one sister, Agnes Klas...
Carol Neyen
Aug 24, 2008
She is survived by her brother Albert "Butch" Neyen of Bankston, her nieces and their families: Wanda, Randy, Austin and Landen Knapp of Epworth, Wendy, Joe, Audrey and Ashlyn Kruse of Farley, IA and Lynne, Steve and Logan Wingert of Bankston, two sisters Shirley Ahmann of Farley and Duanne Pins of Epworth, sister-in-law Donna Neyen-Shea of Dubuque, and many...
Robert Wessels
Aug 20, 2008
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Frances, 7 children: Shirley (John) Oberbroeckling of East Dubuque, IL, Michael (Joyce) Wessels of Rickardsville, IA, Beverly (John) Lucas of Sherrill, IA, Debra (Charles) Klein of Farmingdale, NY, Thomas (Terry) Wessels of Rockford, IL, Jeffrey (Amy) Wessels of Bedford, NH, and Amy (Tim) Koehn of Holy Cross, IA, 18 grandchildren: Jenny (Justin),...
Marilyn Hoefler
Aug 20, 2008
Survivors include her husband, John G., 6 children: Doug (Nancy) Hoefler, Craig (Karen) Hoefler, Keith (Brenda) Hoefler, John J. Hoefler all of New Vienna, IA, Dawn (Steve) Wilwert of Epworth, IA, and Todd (Traci) Hoefler of Mechanicsville, IA, 20 grandchldren: Matt, Logan, Quinton and Becca Hoefler, Travis, Megan and Dylan Hoefler, Raegan, Reid Hoefler, Devyn, Austin, Jenna and Ethan...
