Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home


Mary Willenbring
Aug 16, 2008
Surviving are 3 daughters: Elaine Sulentic of Waterloo, Iowa, Ann (Lyle) McQuillen of Dubuque, Iowa and Grace (Dave) Pins of Farley, Iowa; 2 sons: Allen (Pat) Willenbring of Dubuque, Iowa and Jerry (Kay) Willenbring of Cannon Falls, Minn.; 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son-in-law, Ron Sulentic, 4 brothers: Joseph...
Loretta Felder
Aug 14, 2008
Loretta Felder age 74, of Guttenberg, IA, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008, at the Guttenberg Care Center. She was born the daughter of Dennis and Iva (Davis) Lamphier on November 29, 1933 in Dundee Iowa. Loretta received her education locally and later became a nurses aid for 15 years. She also spent 18 years working at Mercy Hospital...
Delos "Peanuts" Hamann
Aug 13, 2008
Delos "Peanuts" Hamann was born the son of Herman and Ruth (Schlake) Hamann on November 16, 1922 in Garnavillo Iowa. He passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital with his family by his side. Delos graduated from the Garnavillo High School and then attended a year of college at Wartburg. In 1943 Delos joined the...
Alberta Sargent
Aug 8, 2008
In Lieu of flowers, plants, benches, statuary, and all others gifts, the family would appreciate that all memorials be directed to the family of Alberta Sargent.Alberta Louise (Meisner) Sargent was born the daughter of Realto and Florence (Gull) Meisner, March 25, 1944, in Elkader, Iowa. She died Friday, August 8, 2008, at Guttenberg Care Center. Alberta graduated from the...

Herbert Fessler
Aug 8, 2008
Survivors include his wife, Barbara, 2 sisters: Rita Bremer of Solon, IA, and Joan Lasche of Earlville, IA, father-in-law, Cecil Torrey, brother-in-law, Keith Torrey, both of Guttenberg, IA, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Catherine Reittinger, mother-in-law, Arlene Torrey and a brother-in-law, Bob Bremer. Herbert was born on March 14,...
Judith Ann Hagen
Aug 7, 2008
Judith Ann (Moser) Hagen of Poinciana Florida formerly of Guttenberg died Thursday, August 7, 2008, at Select Speciality Rehabilitation Center. She was born the daughter of Emil and Pauline (Willman) Moser on October 19, 1942 in Osterdock Iowa. Judith graduated from the Guttenberg High School and went on to being a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed shopping, traveling...
Verna Amelia Hagen
Aug 6, 2008
Verna Amelia (Tomkins) Hagen was born the daughter of William and Bertha (Moser) Tomkins, on June 11, 1912, in Osterdock. She passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at the Guttenberg Care Center. Verna received her education locally and GED from the NICC at the age of 82. She was united in marriage to Edmund Hagen on February 6, 1935,...
Orvilda Dettman
Aug 6, 2008
Orvilda Marie (Harris) Dettman was born the daughter of Charles and Luella (Dannembring) Harris on July 19, 1916, in Colesburg Iowa. She passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Orvilda received 8 years of education from the country school in Garber. She later married Harold C. Dettman on September 13, 1941 in Dubuque. To this...

David Lueck
Aug 3, 2008
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn, 5 children: Sharon (Chris) Lester of Kansas City, MO, Carla (Chris) Ferrari of Grayslake, IL, Cathy (Kevin) Recker of Peosta, IA, Steven Lueck of Kansas City, and Susan (Ryan) Mohr of Polk City, IA, 5 grandchildren: Jeff Recker, Alycia Recker, Derek Lester, Caitlin Lester and Ethan Recker, 3 sisters: Lillian (Mert) Jasper of Manchester,...

Anna Steffen
Jul 22, 2008
Survivors include her husband, Edmund, 4 children: Florian (Karen) Steffen of Maquoketa, IA, Mary (John) Smith of Ryan, IA, Darlene (Delbert) Ronnebaum and Donald (Jackie) Steffen both of Earlville, IA, 21 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, one brother, James (Verna Mae) Diers of Colesburg, IA, one sister, Jeanette (Conrad) Tegeler of Manchester, IA, sisters-in-law: Eunice Diers of Colesburg, IA, Frances...
Milo Ray Rolfe
Jul 21, 2008
Milo Ray Rolfe was born the son of Clifford and Rosalyn (Schutte) Rolfe on November 22, 1954 in Guttenberg. He passed away Monday, July 21, 2008, at the Central Community Hospital. Milo attended school in Garnavillo and graduated in 1975. After school, Milo spent many years operating heavy equipment such as loaders. On September 28, 1979 he was united...
Harlan Louis Zittergruen
Jul 21, 2008
Harlan Louis Zittergruen, 88, of Garnavillo, passed on to Eternal Life on Monday, July 21, 2008. Harlan was born on a farm near Garber on September 15, 1919 to Louis and Elsie (Kruse) Zittergruen and was one of 8 children. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elkport and graduated from Elkport High School in 1937....
Roland L Handke
Jul 18, 2008
Roland Louis Handke was born the son of Edgar and Augusta (Block) Handke March 6, 1917, in Guttenberg. He died Friday, April 18, 2008, at Guttenberg Care Center. Roland received his education at Minors Creek Country School, served his country in the United States Army during World War II, and farmed with his family for many years. He enjoyed...
Elsie Arlene Mallory
Jul 17, 2008
Elsie Arlene (Hansel) Mallory was born the daughter of Realto and Katie (Feidt) Hansel on August 7, 1916, on the family farm near Garber. She died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Elsie received her education at the Studebaker Country School near the Hansel farm. On October 22, 1935, she was united in marriage to Clark Allen...
Dustin Eglseder
Jul 16, 2008
Dustin Lee Eglseder was born in Guttenberg Iowa on April 18, 1985 to John and Rose Eglseder. On Wednesday July 16, 2008, Dustin passed away at home surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with cancer. Dustin attended Guttenberg Elementary School and later Clayton Ridge High School in Guttenberg. Dustin was active in many sports such as,...

Ralph Wente
Jul 10, 2008
Survivors include his wife, Mildred, 6 children: Al (Maria) Wente, Neil (Mary) Wente both of New Vienna, IA, Karen Wente, Karla (Pat) Krogman both of Davenport, IA, Sara (Ron) Stout of East Moline, IL, and Tina Lippe of Peosta, IA, 10 grandchildren: Curtis and Colleen Wente of New Vienna; Katie, Ashley, Brooke and Ryan Wente all of New Vienna;...
Jerome Joseph Schroeder
Jul 9, 2008
Jerome Joseph Schroeder, age 70, of Waupenton formerly of Guttenberg, IA, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born the son of Joseph and Eunice (Radamacher) Schroeder on January 20, 1938, in Guttenberg. Jerome graduated from the Guttenberg High School, served in the U.S. Navy in the mid 50s and was stationed...

Roger Busch
Jul 8, 2008
Survivors include his wife, Regena, of Monticello, 3 sons: Scott (Rachel) Busch, Dousman, Wis., Craig (Cynthia) Busch, Charlotte, N.C., Jason Busch, Washington, D.C., 2 daughters: Janna (Denny) Burke, Alta Vista, Iowa and Jodi Busch, Kansas City, Kan.; six grandchildren: Savanah Busch, Preston Busch, Hannah Busch, Chloe Busch, Mason Burke, and Carson Burke; 1 brother, George (Betty) Busch, Clinton Iowa,...

Daniel Benn
Jul 4, 2008
Surviviors include 5 brothers: Tom (Jean) Benn of Dubuque, Iowa, Louis (Ruth) Benn of Manchester, Iowa, Jim (Margie) Benn of Sherrill, Iowa, George (Linda) Benn of Dubuque, Iowa and Herb (Violet) Benn of Meridian, Idaho; 3 sisters: Rosemary Harrington of Dyersville, IA, Ruth (Bob) Nurre of Delhi, IA, Frances (Walter) Davidshofer of Worthington, IA; 2 sisters-in-law; Gwen Benn (fianceŒ...
Harry Osterkamp
Jul 2, 2008
Harry Theodore Osterkamp was born the son of Theodore "Ted" and Marie "Molly" (Harms) Osterkamp, March 10, 1927, in Amber, Iowa. He died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center-Dyersville, following a sudden illness. Harry received his education locally and farmed with his family for many years. He served his country in the United States Army during the...