Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Clotilda Mcquillen
Nov 7, 2004
Survivors include four sons: Loras "Lefty" (Kathy) of Holy Cross, IA, Robert (Linda) and Alan (Rose) both of Peosta, IA, Lyle (Ann) of Dubuque, IA; two daughters: Diane (Kenny) Hannan of Rickardsville, IA, Ruth (Chuck) Gassmann of Ankeny, IA; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Vince Maiers of Holy Cross, IA; two sisters-in-law, LaVerne Maiers of Kansas City, MO...
Clara Nieland
Nov 6, 2004
Clara Elizabeth Nieland was born the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Boeding) Schmitt, April 14, 1902, on the family farm near Lucas, Iowa. She died Saturday, November 6, 2004, at Guttenberg Care Center. Clara graduated from the Immaculate Conception Academy in Dubuque; farmed with her family and was a homemaker for many years. On May 18, 1926, she was...
Lawrence Steffen
Nov 1, 2004
Survivors include a daughter, Kathleen M. (Joey) McFarland of New Vienna, IA, and a son, Gary M. (Judy) Steffen of Luxemburg, IA; two grandchildren, Aimee and Brian Steffen of Luxemburg, IA and one brother, Donald Steffen of Edgewood, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, LaDonna on 9/21/98, a sister, Agatha Lake, and two brothers,...
Christa Nelson
Oct 29, 2004
Christa is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Charity Gassmann. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Nelson, and her son, Erik Nelson, both of Phoenix, AZ, her brothers Carl (Amy) Gassmann, MD, DDS of Phoenix, AZ, Chad (Susan) Gassmann of Dallas, TX, Charles (Ruth) Gassmann of Ankeny, IA, Cory (Kristi) Gassmann of Milwaukee, WI, Craig (Vicky)...
Eugene Goebel
Oct 28, 2004
Gene was born January 20, 1914 in Luxemburg, Iowa the son of Ernest H. and Catherine (Steffen)Goebel. Gene was a cowboy in Texas for three years before he married where he learned this prayer: "Thank the Lord for the sun, the moon, the stars and the earth we live on, for the women that give us children and the...
Jennie Couser
Oct 25, 2004
Jennie (Schippers) Couser was born the daughter of William Schippers and Mae (Raymie) Schippers on November 28 1916, in Reasnor, Iowa. She died Monday, October 25, 2004, at the Guttenberg Care Center. Jennie enjoyed fishing, gardening, running, antiquing and quilting. She spent many years raising her five children and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She...
Clarence Riesberg
Oct 25, 2004
Surviving are 4 sons: Donald (Donna), Justin "Sarge" (Mary Lynn), Roger (fiancé Kathy Hoeger) and Clair (Doris), all of Dyersville; 1 daughter, Judy (Roger) Westemeier of Dyersville; 17 Grandchildren and 29 Great-grandchildren: 3 sisters: Irene Kramer of Epworth, IA, Kay Besler of Dyersville, IA and Alita Koeneke of Manchester, IA. He was preceded in death by his wife on...
Evelyn A. Walter
Oct 21, 2004
Evelyn Alma (Behrend) Walter was born the daughter of Frederick and Henrietta (Horsch) Behrend, September 5, 1916, in Guttenberg, Iowa. She died Thursday, October 21, 2004, at Guttenberg Care Center. Evelyn graduated from the Guttenberg High School in 1933; worked at the American Pearl Button Co.; farmed, and was a homemaker for many years. She was a member of...
Lola Smith
Oct 15, 2004
Lola G. Smith, 90, of Guttenberg, formerly of Colesburg, died peacefully in Gods hands on Friday, Oct. 15. 2004, at the Guttenberg Care Center following a long courageous battle with Alzheimers. Lola was born on Feb. 1, 1914, daughter of Luther P. and Alta (Gore) ONeal. She graduated from Colesburg High School in 1932 and then earned her teachers...
John Keller
Oct 15, 2004
Surviving are his wife, Arlus; 2 sons: Donald (fiancé, Lisa Osterhaus) of North Buena Vista, IA and Patrick (fiancé Jenny Johnson) of Bettendorf, IA; 3 grandchildren: Selena, Lucas and Elizabeth; his mother, Martha (Lloyd) Miller of North Platte, Nebraska; 2 sisters, Tonie and Vera and 1 brother Jim; Parents-in-law, Don and Mary Ludovissy, of North Buena Vista, IA; 4...
Raymond Arens
Oct 11, 2004
Survivors include 5 nephews: Jerome (Laura Lea) Meyers of Aurora, IA, Alfred (Janice) Meyers of Worthington, IA, Marvin (Sis), Frank (Lois) and Aloysius (Carol) Kramer, all of Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Frances Meyers, a half-sister, Marie Overmann-Kramer, a nephew, Andrew Kramer and 2 nieces: Doris Kramer and Ruth Ritter. Ray was born...
John Finnegan
Oct 8, 2004
John Henry Finnegan was born the son of Henry and Elsie (Meyer) Finnegan, August 2, 1923, on the family farm near Osterdock. He died Friday, October 8, 2004, at the family farm following a sudden illness. John graduated from the Colesburg High School in 1940; taught country school; farmed, and was in the logging business for many years. He...
Harold Frye
Oct 4, 2004
Harold B. Frye, age 89, of Guttenberg, IA, died Monday, October 4, 2004, at the Guttenberg (Iowa) Care Center. Frye was a Self Employed farmer and He Served in the Army during World War II. He was the son of the late Frank and Henrietta (Meyer) Frye. He is survived by cousins and friends.Visitation: 9 to 10 AM Friday...
Donald Walsh
Oct 2, 2004
Visitation: 4 to 8 PM October 4, 2004 at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral HomeFueneral Service: 11 AM October 5, 2004 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Garnavillo, IowaInterment: Garnavillo Community CemeteryDonald E. Walsh, age 79, of Garnavillo, IA, died Saturday, October 2, 2004, at Guttenberg Care Center in Guttenberg, IA (short illness) Walsh was Self Employed and was a member of St....
Lawrence March
Oct 2, 2004
Surviving are his parents, William "Bill" and Mary Lou March of Hopkinton, IA; 2 brothers: Dennis and Carina March and their children, Nancy and Randy of Germany, and Virgil March and his friend, Lindsey Nelson of Ft. Lewis, Washington; 3 sisters: Marie and Lynn Havens and their children, Cory and Rose of Hopkinton, IA, Margaret March and her friend,...
Gary Evers
Sep 22, 2004
Survivors include his wife, Jane; three sons, Scott (Kristi) Evers of Eden Prairie, MN, Aaron (Jennifer) Evers and Bradd Evers, both of Indianapolis, IN; one daughter, Paula Evers of Dubuque, IA; 8 grandchildren, Erik, Zachary, Craig, Kenny, Emily, Haley, Brooke, and Benjamin Evers. He was preceded in death by his parents. Gary was born on November 10, 1941 in...
Russell Marugg
Sep 12, 2004
Russell F. Marugg 34 of Monticello passed away on Sunday. September 12, 2004 at the Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa after a life long battle with health problems. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 pm on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at the Kramer Funeral Home where a parish scripture service will be held at 6:00...
Floyd Klostermann
Sep 12, 2004
Survivors include his wife, Esther; one daughter, Krystal (Scott) Resetich of Sugar Grove, IL; four sons: Brad Klostermann of Petersburg, IA, Bruce (Nancy) Klostermann of Dubuque, IA, Bryon (Dana) Klostermann of Davenport, IA, Barry (Lisa) Klostermann of Dyersville, IA; nine grandchildren: Zach, Erin, Alyssa, Paige, Ben, Brooke, Blair, Abbey and Baby Klostermann due later this year; one sister, Mary...
Josephine Schafer
Sep 3, 2004
She is survived by two sons: LaVerne (Ruth) Schafer and Dale (Jeane) Schafer both of Anamosa; two daughters: Diane Sparks of Dubuque and Tampa (D.J) Fobert of Malibu, CA; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1974, four brothers and two sisters. Josephine...
Marita Cook
Aug 8, 2004
Survivors include 3 sons, Richard (Ann) Cook of Worthington, Iowa, Patrick D. (Mary Fox) Cook of Holy Cross and Duane G. Cook of Holy Cross. 3 daughters, Joan (Dan) Wilwert of Holy Cross, Joyce (John) Lehmann of Bankston and Julie (Rick) Barton of Rickardsville. 22 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. 1 sister, Bernice Lansing of McGregor, IA and 3...
