Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Donald Ploessl
Jan 10, 2005
Survivors include his wife, Rosemary; one son, Ron (Bev) Ploessl of North Buena Vista, IA; one daughter, Deanna Ploessl of Holy Cross, IA; 5 grandchildren: Dan, Jeff, Mitch, Dusty and David Ploessl; 3 great-grandchildren: Becca, Bryce and Danielle Ploessl; 5 brothers: Laverne (Rita) of Balltown, Alvin, Andrew, Jr. (Mary), James, John (Lorene) all of Dubuque, IA; two sisters: Pearl...
Charlotte Bildstein
Jan 4, 2005
Survivors include two daughters: Judy Birch of Dubuque, IA and Elaine (Greg) Wagner of Dyersville, IA; one son, Bob (Corlas) Bildstein of Dubuque, IA; 7 grandchildren: Jeff Birch, Todd (fiancée Lisa Then) Birch, Scott (Kelli) Wagner, Jason (Terri) Wagner, Jenny (Jason) Hillebrand and Brett Bildstein and Brianne Bildstein; 2 great-grandchildren: Abby Wagner and Claire Hillebrand; 1 sisters: Dorothy Klosterman...
Margaret Nesler
Jan 3, 2005
Survivors include her husband, Gilbert; one daughter, Suzanne (Emmett) Lampkin of San Diego, CA; two sons: Dennis (Andrea) Nesler of Pittsburgh, PA and Frederick (Janell) Nesler of Omaha, NE; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, John Bahning of Cedar Rapids, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Diane Nesler, and a brother, Father Frederick...
Miriam Anderegg
Jan 2, 2005
Miriam Anna (Behrend) Anderegg passed away on 2 January 2005 at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital following a short illness. Miriam lived all of her life in the Guttenberg community serving as a teacher, wife and homemaker. She was the daughter of Frederick and Henrietta (Horsch) Behrend, born on September 9, 1919, in Guttenberg, Iowa. After graduating from Guttenberg High...
Aloysius Thier
Dec 24, 2004
Al was born January 18, 1927 in Dyersville, Iowa the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Claus) Thier. He married Donna Offerman on June 7, 1960 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earlville, Iowa. Together they farmed the family's Century Farm NE of Dyersville until retirement. He was a life long member of St. Francis Parish and a member of...
Dianne Klaes
Dec 16, 2004
Dianne Mary (Hemphill) Klaes was born the daughter of Clifford and Violet (Orr) Hemphill, September 20, 1936, in Cascade, Iowa. She died Thursday, December 16, 2004, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. Dianne graduated from St. Marys Catholic School in 1954 and attended Business College in Omaha, Nebraska. She worked for Drs Downey and Zehr; a bookkeeper...
Bernice Speraneo
Dec 12, 2004
There will be no services for Bernice Speraneo. Service Information A service summary is not available
Iva Bolsinger
Dec 12, 2004
Iva Mardell (White) Bolsinger was born the daughter of Elsie & Nelson White on April 26, 1927 at "Turkey River." She died Sunday, December 12, 2004, at Edgewood Convalescent Center after a long courageous battle with cancer. Iva received her education at the Hunter School. On March 7, 1943, she was united in marriage to Lorence (Bill) Bolsinger. She...
Joyce Vorwald
Dec 11, 2004
Joyce Marie Vorwald, age 52, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Garnavillo, died Saturday, December 11, 2004, at her daughters home, rural Mc Gregor, IA She was born the daughter of the Ervin "Jack" and Agnes (Burr) Vorwald, August 20, 1952, in Guttenberg. Joyce graduated from the Garnavillo High School in 1970, and worked in real state as a (Project...
Aurelia Grawe
Dec 10, 2004
Aurelia Catherine Stelken was born May 18, 1916, in Worthington, IA the daughter of Bernard and Catherine (Fruth) Stelken. She married Gerald Nicholas Grawe on Oct. 1, 1940, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Dyersville. Aurelia was a homemaker who raised 10 children on their family farm. She resided at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester for the last...
Clara Milford
Dec 9, 2004
Clara M (Rodenberg) Milford 96 a resident of the Great Living Center died Thursday, December 9, 2004, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital after a short illness. She was born the daughter of John Rodenberg and Doris (Lindemann) on August 1, 1908 in Guttenberg. Clara received her education locally and worked in the Guttenberg grocery store for many years. On October...
Herbert Dr
Dec 8, 2004
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Schemmel Meyer of Old Bethpage, New York; two daughters, Deborah S. (Lee David) Fautsch of Dubuque and Sheree Ann Meyer of Orlando, Florida; two grandchildren, Justin Fautsch of Los Angeles, California and Kristin Fautsch of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and two sisters-in-law, Dr. Rachel Schemmel of East Lansing, Michigan, and Amy Meyer of...
Clara Klaren
Dec 7, 2004
Survivors include two sons: William (Andrea) Klaren of Worthington, IA, David Klaren of Sunnycrest Manor; two daughters: Judith (David) Link and Joan (Gary) Miller both of Dubuque, IA; 14 grandchildren; 11great-grandchildren; two brothers: Louis (Ruth) Hayes of Holy Cross, IA, Clem Hayes of Dubuque, IA; one sister, Viola (Olie) Avery of Dubuque, IA; one sister-in-law, Joan Hayes of St....
Estella Meyers
Dec 7, 2004
Survivors include four sons: Robert (Martha) of Brownwood, TX, Thomas (Judi) of Buckeye, AZ, Fred (Linda) of Cedar Rapids, IA, Philip (Teresa) of Show Low, AZ; three daughters: Mary (Don) Mulherin of Cedar Rapids, IA, Judy Boge and Ellen (Dan) Tegeler, both of Dyersville, IA; 22 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one brother, Emmett Winter of Dubuque, IA. She was preceded...
Mary Lous Gulbro
Dec 4, 2004
Mary Lou (Nieland) Gulbro was the daughter of Gregor and Lillian (Wolter) Nieland, born, May 14, 1932, in Dubuque. She died Saturday, December 4, 2004, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Mary Lou received her education from St. Marys School and was a homemaker and worked in retail sales in Guttenberg for many years. She took pride in raising her five...
Delmar Reittinger
Nov 26, 2004
Mr. Reittinger was born February 26, 1917 in Dyersville, Iowa the son of Anton and Augusta (Braun) Reittinger. Delmar farmed NW of Dyersville and enjoyed raising wild animals. Survivors include 1 daughter:Linda (Tom) Sassen of Broomfield, CO. 3 grandchildren, Todd, Erin and Luke Sassen. 4 nieces, Doris Reth, Patricia Steger, Marilyn Sharp and Deb Mescher, 3 nephews, David, Richard...
Mildred Hageman
Nov 25, 2004
Mildred Anna (Brandenburg) Hageman was born the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Wendt) Brandenburg, November 18, 1910, on the family farm near Garber. She died Thursday, November 25, 2004, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Mildred graduated from the Elkport High School; farmed with her family, and was a homemaker for many years. On June 18, 1930 she was united in...
Jean Platz
Nov 24, 2004
Jean was born May 27, 1928, in Edgewood, IA the daughter of Florian and Henrietta (Roling) Bruggemann. She received her grade school and high school education at St. Francis Xavier Schools and was a lifelong member of the Xavier Parish. She married Vern Platz on May 30, 1950in St. Francis Xavier Basilica. Mrs. Platz had been employed as a...
Robert Reiter
Nov 22, 2004
Survivors include his wife, Karen; one daughter, Trina (Chris) Sankot of Fairfax, IA; one son, Kevin (special friend, Stacey Buck) of Cedar Rapids, IA; one granddaughter, Brooklyn Sankot; one brother, Jim (Dawn) Reiter of Moore, OK; three sisters: Kay (Ed) Raab of Sussex, WI, Mary (Jerry) Jorgensen of Dubuque, IA, Lois (Ken) Olberding of Dyersville, IA; his step-father, George...
Eugene Horstman
Nov 16, 2004
Eugene Lyle Horstman was born the son of Wilbert and O'Tillie (Roeben) Horstman, March 15, 1926, in Guttenberg. He died Tuesday, November 16, 2004, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Eugene graduated from the Guttenberg High School in 1944, and served his country in the United States Army during World War II. On May 1, 1948, he was united in marriage...
