Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Francis E. Scherbring
Dec 26, 2020
DYERSVILLE, IOWA Francis “Frank” E. Scherbring, 81 from Dyersville, Iowa passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation will begin at 12 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville, Iowa with burial...
Celestine L. Maiers
Dec 24, 2020
HOLY CROSS, IOWA Celestine (Cook) Maiers, the youngest child of John and Dora Cook, was welcomed into the heavenly family fold on Dec. 24, 2020. There to greet her were her husband of 67 years, Charles; her parents; and her siblings, Sabin, Delores, Louis, Helen, and Francis. Private family services will be held on Thursday, December 31, at Kramer...
Howard Paul Schuster
Dec 23, 2020
DYERSVILLE, IOWA Howard P. Schuster, 93, of Dyersville passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood. A private graveside burial service of both Howard & Delpha will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery in Earlville. Formal public services will be held at a later date. Howard was born May 26, 1927, in Bernard, Iowa, the...
Gerald H. Prier
Dec 23, 2020
DYERSVILLE, IOWA Gerald, “Gerry” H. Prier, 85 from Dyersville, Iowa passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 31, 2020 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville, Iowa. We encourage the public to be respectful of the current times. Masks are required and...
Christopher Romine
Dec 21, 2020
Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Christopher Romine. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Services No services to be held
Helen Margaret Wirkler
Dec 21, 2020
Obituary Helen Margaret Wirkler, age 96, of Plano, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday December 21, 2020, at Prestonwood Court Assisted Living. She was born in Garnavillo on December 2, 1924, the daughter of Herbert and Irene (Kregel) Wirkler. After graduating from high school, Helen attended the University of Northern Iowa (Iowa State...
Jerome Lawrence Koch
Dec 21, 2020
Jerome L. "Jerry" Koch, of Dyersville, passed away on December 21, 2020 at noon at his home from congestive heart failure. A private family viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 29 at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville. A public Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 30 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Basilica...
Lawrence A. Lansing
Dec 19, 2020
NEW VIENNA, IOWA Lawrence A. Lansing, 85 of New Vienna, Iowa passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, at his farm in New Vienna. Visitation will be held 3-7 p.m., Tuesday, December 22 at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville. Visitation will continue Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. St. Boniface Catholic Church prior to funeral services....
Duaine Bollwitt
Dec 19, 2020
Duaine L. Bollwitt, 78, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Monticello Nursing and Rehab after a lengthy struggle from the results of a stroke. Public graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in Monticello Sacred Heart Cemetery. Masks are mandatory for attendance and social distancing. Duaine was born June 19, 1942...
Hugo Leon Engelken
Dec 19, 2020
DYERSVILLE, IOWA Hugo L. Engelken, 92, of Dyersville formerly of Petersburg, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, at home. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 28, 2020 at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville. A visitation will continue Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home prior to...
Darlene Akers
Dec 16, 2020
Obituary Darlene Akers passed away at the Guttenberg Care Center on December 16, 2020. She was born on a farm near Garber on May 26, 1927 to Malcolm and Opal (Harris) Harbaugh. She graduated from Colesburg High School in 1944. After graduation, she worked at Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids until meeting her future husband. Darlene married Harley Akers...
Lee 'Tony' Schissel
Dec 13, 2020
Obituary Lee "Tony" Schissel, age 88, of Guttenberg, IA, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at home surrounded by his loved ones in Guttenberg, IA. Tony was born August 23, 1932 the son of Bertram and Henrietta (Riehle) Schissel in Fort Atkinson Iowa. Tony had met Lucy Bohr at a dance in Spillville IA in 1957. He had married Lucy...
Margaret James
Dec 13, 2020
MONTICELLO, IOWA Margaret “Maggie” Edna James, age 81, passed away peacefully on December 13th, 2020 at the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon from complications of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. A private service with the immediate family will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello, IA. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello. Margaret was born...
Lisa M. Kelchen
Dec 11, 2020
MARION, IOWA Lisa M. Kelchen, 58 of Marion, formerly of Manchester, Iowa passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 18, 2020 at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, in Manchester, IA. Rev. Tyler Raymond will officiate....
Roger Stillmunkes
Dec 11, 2020
Roger Francis Stillmunkes, 80 of Altoona, formerly of Holy Cross, IA passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at MercyOne in Des Moines, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Holy Cross with burial in the church cemetery with military honors. Rev. Noah Diehm will...
Bonna L Basler
Dec 10, 2020
Obituary Bonna L Basler, age 89, of Guttenberg, IA, died Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the Guttenberg Care Center. She was born on June 4, 1931 in Garnavillo, the daughter of Lawrence and Harriet Schumacher. Bonna grew up in Guttenberg where she graduated from the Guttenberg High School. On June 28, 1951 Bonna was united in marriage with James...
Margaret Schlueter
Dec 10, 2020
Obituary Margaret Clara (Mueller) Schlueter, age 95 of Garnavillo, IA died Thursday December 10, 2020, at the Guttenberg Care Center. Margaret was born June 25, 1925, in Garnavillo, the daughter of Herman and Margaret (Harter) Mueller. She attended St. Josephs Catholic School in Garnavillo. On April 16, 1947, Margaret was united in marriage with Aloysius (Hans) Schlueter at St....
Edna Rausch
Dec 10, 2020
Obituary Edna M. Rausch, 96, of Garnavillo passed away December 10, 2020 at the Guttenberg Care Center. Edna was born on October 9, 1924 to John and Antonia (Roth) Welter near Millville, IA. She attended country school near Millville and then Holy Trinity School in Luxemburg, IA. Edna married Charley J. Rausch on June 17, 1947 at Holy Trinity...
Scylvan Bahls
Dec 9, 2020
Obituary Scylvan Max Bahls, age 90, of Garnavillo, IA, died Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Guttenberg Care Center. He was born on December 16, 1929 in Clayton IA, the son of Verni and Esther (Lahrs) Bahls. Scylvan received his education locally and worked for John Deere for over 30 years. On April 3, 1961, Scylvan was united in marriage...
Kevin Thomas Mcdermott
Dec 9, 2020
Kevin T. McDermott, 63, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at St. Luke’s Unity Point Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be live streamed on Sacred Heart Monticello Facebook page. Rev. Paul Baldwin will officiate. Masks are mandatory...
