Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Verdes Winch
Nov 18, 2005
Verdes "Bumpy" Winch was born the son of Edward and Elsie (Dryer) Winch on July 8, 1934 in Guttenberg Iowa. He died Friday, November 18, 2005, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Bumpy grew up around Guttenberg until he entered the Military where he served our great country for over 30 years. During his military career he received several medals...
Cletus Gotto
Nov 18, 2005
Clete was born Nov. 24, 1923, in Bankston,, Iowa the son of Peter and Catherine (Meyer) Gotto. He married Rosella M Hoefer on May 25, 1949 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farley, Iowa. Together they farmed in the Bankston and Holy Cross areas. He loved his family and enjoyed being outdoors. Clete was a member of the Farley...
Andrew Hostert
Nov 16, 2005
Survivors include 2 daughters: Judy (Dan) Dolan of Waterloo, Iowa, and Mary Jo (Joe) Zaksas of Sarasota, FL; 1 son, Dave Hostert of Worthington, Iowa, 4 grandchildren: Lora (Shane) Sonberg, Steve Dolan, Kristy Dolan and Joe Dolan, a great-granddaughter; Sierra Sonberg, brother-in-law, Don (Mickey) Burlage and sister-in-law, Dorothy Burlage. He is preceded in death by his wife Irene, his...
Viola Schneider
Nov 14, 2005
Survivors include her 4 daughters: Norma (Ted) Klein of Clinton, NJ, Elaine (Daniel) Wessels of Petersburg, IA, Ruth (Bob) Meyer of Kansas City, MO and Marjorie (Ed) Speil of Aitken, MN; 3 sons: Charles (Jean) of Holy Cross, IA, Michael (Jean) of Hershey, PA and Stephan (Michelle) of Lummi, WA; a daughter-in-law, Rhea (Tom) Joice of Broken Arrow, OK,...
Zala Troester
Nov 9, 2005
Zala Mae (Brown) Troester was born the daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Hyde) Brown on December 22, 1907 near Colesburg. She died Wednesday November 9, 2005 at the Riceville Rest Home. Zala graduated from the Colesburg High School in 1927 and taught Friedlein and Dingesville country schools. On October 14, 1930 she was united in marriage with Harold Raemon...
Edgar Vaske
Nov 9, 2005
Survivors include his 3 daughters: Joan Milder of Davenport, IA, Betty (Tom) White of Bernard, IA and Karen (Frank) O'Hara of Omaha, NE; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 sister, Inez Schultz of Dubuque, 1 brother, Raymond Vaske of Dyersville, 3 sisters-in-law: Marie Kronlage of Farley, Mildred Foxen of Earlville and Florence Kelchen of Ryan. He was preceded in death...
Kenneth S Schmelzer
Nov 7, 2005
Kenneth S. Schmelzer was born the son of Henry and Catherine (Egleseder) Schmelzer, October 30, 1922, on the family farm near Garnavillo. He died Monday, November 7, 2005, at Central Community Hospital in Elkader. Kenneth graduated from the Garnavillo High School in 1940, and farmed with his family for many years. He was a member of the Knights of...
Irene Hostert
Nov 7, 2005
Survivors are her husband, Andrew, of Shady Rest Care Center, 2 daughters: Judy (Dan) Dolan of Waterloo, IA and Mary Jo (Joe) Zaksas of Sarasota, FL; 1 son, Dave Hostert of Worthington, IA, 4 grandchildren: Lora (Shane) Sonberg, Steve Dolan, Kristy Dolan and Joe Dolan; a great granddaughter, Sierra Sonberg, a brother, Don (Mickey) Burlage of Worthington and a...
Rita Mrs
Nov 5, 2005
Survivors include her husband Roger of Cascade. 5 daughters; Carol Schimberger and Marlene (Ron) Primrose both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Joan (Larry) Milbach and Charlotte (Al) Osterhaus both of Marion, Iowa, Grace (William) Bohr of Anamosa 1 son; David (Jane) Noel of Lancaster, WI. 11 grandchildren; Jeff and Chad Schimberger Kate (Thad) Ramsey, Joe (Anna) Milbach, Marie and Nick...
John Meder
Nov 1, 2005
John "Jack" F. Meder was born the son of Earl and Josephine (Berns) Meder on November 5, 1925 on the family farm near Mederville. He passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. John moved to Guttenberg at a young age and started working for the fish market at age 9. This is where he...
Judith Klaren
Nov 1, 2005
Survivors include her husband Jim of Worthington, 2 daughters: Julia Klaren of Cedar Rapids and Jill (Shaunesy) Daly of North Liberty, IA; 2 sons: Jonathan Klaren of San Diego, CA and Jay Klaren of Cambridge, MA. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters: Anna Marie Power, Margaret Wulfekuhle and Janice Fischer. Condolences accepted and information at...
John Jackson
Oct 25, 2005
John Robert Jackson was born the son of Meryl and June (Silvest) Jackson Feb. 19, 1956, in Eldora, Iowa. He died Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at Glen Haven Township, Wisconsin. John graduated from Oelwein High School in 1974, and was employed by John Deere Waterloo Works for 28 years. He was a member of UAW and Vice President of...
Gary Friday
Oct 25, 2005
Gary Allen Friday was born the son of Harold and Velda (Wasserfort) Friday, November 27, 1944, in Independence, Iowa. He died Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at Glen Haven Township, Wisconsin. Gary graduated from Jesup High School in 1963, and was a 30-year employee of John Deere Waterloo Works, retiring in 1995. He was a member of UAW and enjoyed...
Irvin Stoffel
Oct 23, 2005
Survivors include 4 sisters-in-law: Dorothy (Ernie) Ellerbach, Florence (Clarence) Kennicker, Irma Schrobilgen and Lucille Brimeyer; 4 brothers-in-law: Richard Tharp, Merlin (Ruth) Leick, Leonard (Elizabeth) Leick and Arnie Leick (special friend Myrna); 27 nieces and nephews and 5 foster grandchildren: Dave (April) Ernzen of Balltown, Beth Ernzen of Holy Cross, Ben, Jessica and Robin Ernzen all of Luxemburg. He was...
Francis Schuster
Oct 21, 2005
Friends may call from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 23, 2005, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a parish scripture service will be held at 5:00 p.m., a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. and American Legion Post 137 service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30...
Richard Mccollough
Oct 20, 2005
Richard E. "Dick" McCollough, age 66, of Garnavillo, IA, died Thursday, October 20, 2005, at his home in Garnavillo, IA (long illness). Dick was employed by Dubuque John Deere Dubuque Works for 35 years and was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Garnavillo. He was born the son of Chester and Dorothy (Boettcher) McCollough August 8, 1939,...
Lillian F Schultz
Oct 16, 2005
Lillian Frances (Sanders) Schultz, age 66, of Guttenberg, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa and Highland Indiana, was born the daughter of the Charles and Geneva (Dodson) Sanders, November 3, 1938, in Gilmer, Texas. She died Sunday, October 16, 2005, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital following a short illness. On June 13, 1959, Lillian was united in marriage with Alton Schultz at...
Mildred Kramer
Oct 16, 2005
Millie was born October 13, 1925 in Earlville, IA the daughter of Arthur and Minnie (Melchert) Goldsmith. She graduated from the Earlville High School in the Class of 1943 and earned her teaching certificate at the University of Dubuque. Millie began her lifelong passion for teaching at the Plum Creek Country School in the Earlville area. She married Lawrence...
Marie Schneider
Oct 16, 2005
Survivors include her daughter Verna (Merlin) Maiers of Madison, WI, a daughter-in-law, Darlene Schneider of Holy Cross, 8 grandchildren: June Reineke, Jeff Maiers, Jan Kirby, Starla Schneider, Shelly Chapman, Bret Schneider, Lisa Filip and Brenda Schneider; 16 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters: Julia Schlichte of Manchester, Irene Vorwald of New Vienna and Armella Schroeder of Holy Cross; 2 brothers: Leander (Agatha)...
Viola A Borcherding
Oct 15, 2005
Viola Anna Marie (Kregel) Borcherding was the daughter of Fred and Marie (Tuecke) Kregel, July 14, 1916, on the family farm near Osterdock. She died Saturday, October 15, 2005, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Viola received her education locally, farmed with her family and was a homemaker for many years. She enjoyed embroidering, crocheting, cards, and cooking. On July 14,...
