Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home

Sep 16, 2020

Obituary Bruce Kevin Godfrey was born on March 23, 1955 in Red Oak, Iowa to Ted Donald Godfrey and Mardelle Hedemann Godfrey. During his childhood, Bruces father was a state trooper with the Iowa State Patrol and through his dedication of service to the citizens of Iowa and numerous assignments, the family moved several times with Bruce growing up...

Sep 14, 2020

Gary Pitz, 76, of Peosta and formerly of New Vienna, Iowa passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, September 14, 2020, at UW Health University Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held 2-8 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville. Visitation will continue from 9-10 a.m. at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services....

Sep 9, 2020

DUBUQUE, IOWA Lawrence F. “Larry” Kruse, 75 of Dubuque passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at MercyOne, Dubuque as a result of an auto accident. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, September 19, 2020, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville. Rev. Mark Osterhaus will preside and Rev. Phil Kruse will concelebrate. Masks...

Sep 7, 2020

Sep 6, 2020

MONTICELLO, IOWA Rita K. Russ, 86, of Monticello, Iowa passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020, at Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello where a parish vigil service will be held at 4 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9-10 a.m. at Kramer Funeral Home...

Sep 1, 2020

David A. Clemen, 80, of Dyersville passed away Tuesday, September 01, 2020, at his home of natural causes. Rev. Tyler Raymond will conduct private family services with burial in St. Francis cemetery in Dyersville. David was born December 11, 1939, in Dyersville the son of Nicholas and Frances (Leigh) Clemen. He married Janet Ressler on July 24, 1965, at...

Aug 29, 2020

Josephine Bollwitt, 77, of Monticello passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 pm Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello. Due to COVID protocol, masks are required and social distancing should be observed for all attending the visitation. A Mass of Christian...

Aug 29, 2020

DYERSVILLE, IOWA Eugene A. Prier, 88, of Dyersville, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020. Public visitation will be held from 4 – 7 pm Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, with limited family presence due to COVID protocol. Masks are recommended and social distancing is strongly encouraged. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, Sept. 2,...

Aug 27, 2020

COLESBURG, IOWA John William “Jack” Goebel, 81 of Colesburg, Iowa passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at home with family by his side, Thursday, August 27, 2020. Family and friends are invited to attend the burial for Jack on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in Luxemburg, with Fr. John Haugen conducting committal...

Aug 26, 2020

Loyd J. Jasper, 79 of Dyersville passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque. Visitation will be held from 9:30 – 10:30 am Saturday, August 29, 2020, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville where a Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Anthony Nketiah will officiate and Deacon Dan Hoeger will...

Aug 23, 2020

Obituary Tracy L. Werges, age 59, of Garnavillo, IA, passed away Sunday, August 23rd, 2020, at his home. Tracy was born in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin on January 6, 1961, the son of Raymond Jr. and Ruth Werges. He was raised and lived in the Garnavillo area his entire life. Tracy was united in marriage to Cheri Berns on...

Aug 18, 2020

Obituary Harlan Lester Harvey Backhaus was born April 19, 1930, on the family farm in Clayton County , near Garnavillo, Iowa, to Ernie and Georgene (Mohning) Backhaus. His mother died when he was only three years old, and his father married Evangeline (Mohning), his stepmother. Harlan passed away on August 18, 2020, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester...

Aug 18, 2020

DYERSVILLE, IOWA James V. Meyer, 80 of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. With the risk of COVID-19 spreading at gatherings, the family has decided to hold brief services. There will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 21, 2020...

Aug 18, 2020

Robert V. Rollinger, 81, of Sand Springs died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at Monticello Nursing and Rehab Center in Monticello. A visitation will be held from 2 – 7 pm Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at the Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello where a parish vigil service will be held at 2 pm. Visitation will continue from 9 – 10...

Aug 4, 2020

Mark E. Rose, 65, of Monticello, Iowa passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Monticello Nursing & Rehab Center.

Jul 31, 2020

Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Lori Ann Mohning. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Services No services to be held

Jul 29, 2020

Eileen (Wills) Keuter, formerly of Manchester and Dyersville, ended her eleven-year journey thru the foggy valley of Alzheimer’s disease on Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 when she passed away at Luther Manor in Dubuque. There is great comfort in knowing she comprehends again who she is and is with her much beloved family and friends who proceeded her to our...

Jul 26, 2020

Obituary Lillian Handke, 93, departed peacefully from this earth at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood, Iowa on Sunday, July 26, 2020, very much enveloped at the time of her passing by the immeasurable love of her large and devoted family. Lillian Irene Phelps came into this world on October 27, 1926, near Elkader, Iowa, the second of seven...

Jul 23, 2020

DYERSVILLE, IOWA Daniel R. Hermsen, 85, of Dyersville passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade. Visitation will be held from 3 - 7 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a parish vigil service will be held at 4:00 and the American Legion will conduct a service at...

Jul 19, 2020

HOPKINTON, IOWA Judith Elizabeth Sternhagen, 72 of Hopkinton, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Regional Medical Center in Manchester. Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 22 , 2020, at Kramer Funeral Home, Monticello. A Celebration of Life will begin at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello. Judy...