Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Esther Augusta Welsh
Nov 7, 2014
Esther Augusta Welsh, age 100, of Hiawatha, formerly of Graham, died Friday, November 7, 2014, at Hiawatha Care Center. She was born the daughter of Norman and Edna (Craig) Bolsinger, September 21, 1914, in Graham. Esther attended country school through 8th grade and graduated from Colesburg High School in 1932. She taught country school in Elkader, Buenie and Graham....
Vera A.E. Utterback
Nov 7, 2014
Vera A.E. Utterback, age 97, of Bartlett, IL, died Friday, November 7, 2014, at Victory Center of Bartlett in Bartlett, IL. She was born on July 19, 1917, the 3rd of five children to John and Odessa Troester. Vera was born and raised on farms in the Guttenberg area. On May 26, 1979, Vera was united in marriage with...
Richard Neuzil
Nov 4, 2014
Richard J. Neuzil, 87, of Dyersville, Iowa died Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at his home after a brief illness. Friends may call from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2014, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville where a parish vigil service will be held at 2:00 and an American Legion Service will be held...
Norrine Marion Thein
Nov 3, 2014
Norrine Marion Thein passed away in the presence of her three loving sons on November 3, 2014, at the Guttenberg Care Center at the age of 88. Norrine was born on August 27, 1926 to Fred and Nora (Perrott) Waterman in Guttenberg, Iowa. Norrine was baptized and confirmed while a member of St. Paul Church in Guttenberg. She graduated...
Marian Kluesner
Nov 2, 2014
NEW VIENNA, IOWA "For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me. I was ill and you comforted me, in prison and you came to visit me." Matthew 25: 35, 36 Sister Marian (Marlys) Kluesner, FSPA Sister Marian...
Theresa V. Mueller
Oct 25, 2014
Theresa V. Mueller, age 83, of Guttenberg, died Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Guttenberg Care Center. She was born the daughter of Felix and Rose (Meyer) Oberbroeckling, November 30, 1930, rural Guttenberg. She received her education locally; farmed with her family for many years and was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church. On May 20, 1952, she...
Betty Jean Hansel
Oct 18, 2014
Betty Jean Hansel, age 92, of Guttenberg, IA, died Saturday, October 18, 2014, at the Guttenberg Care Center. She was born on September 20, 1922 in Colesburg IA, the daughter of Glenn and Blanche Raymond. On May 27, 1939, Betty was united in marriage with Donald Hansel Sr. Betty farmed with her husband for many years in various places...
Leona Fortmann
Oct 18, 2014
Leona R. Fortmann, 91, of Dyersville, Iowa died peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2014. During the past couple years, she was assisted with great love and affection by her children and grandchildren and the care and professionalism of the staff at Oak Crest Manor, Dyersville, Iowa. On her final day, Hospice of Dubuque gave comfort and end of life...
Galen Moser
Oct 17, 2014
Galen Eugene Moser, age 66, of Guttenberg, IA, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. He was born on October 22, 1947, in Millville, to Clark L. and Letha Moser. Galen was baptized on September 24, 2014. On February 28, 1970, Galen was united in marriage with Shirley Werfiled at the United Methodist Church in...
Mercedes Maiers
Oct 15, 2014
DYERSVILLE, IOWA Mercedes C. Maiers, 92, of Dyersville, Iowa died Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Oak Crest Manor, Dyersville, Iowa. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday October 17, 2014, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville where a parish vigil service will be held at 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial...
Margaret Baker
Oct 13, 2014
Margaret "Granny" Baker, 87 of Garnavillo, Died Monday, October 13, 2014, at her home. She was the Daughter of John and Annie (Kelso) Milligan, born August 31, 1927, in North Kingston, Rhode Island. Margaret graduated from High School in Rhode Island and was a homemaker for many years. The most important day in Margaret Bakers life was the day...
Mary Gebhard
Oct 10, 2014
DYERSVILLE, IOWA Mary A. Gebhard, 94, of Bloomington, IL and formerly of Dyersville died Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL. Friends may call from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at the Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville where a parish vigil service will be held at...
Lois Kulper
Oct 5, 2014
Services were private.Lois E. (Gorkow) Kulper, age 98, of Guttenberg, died Sunday, October 5, 2014, at Guttenberg Care Center. Lois was born on June 16, 1916 to Gustav and Gettsie (Bowman) Gorkow. She graduated from Colesburg High School and later was married to Harvey Kulper in 1936. She was the owner of H & L Kafe in Millville and...
Donette Billingsley
Oct 5, 2014
Services were private. Service Information A service summary is not available
Corinne A. Bolsinger
Oct 4, 2014
Corinne A. (Connie) Bolsinger, 75 of Guttenberg died October 4th, 2014 at Finley Hospital. Corinne Alice Conner was born on October 10, 1938 at the Manchester Hospital and she grew up in Littleport, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Hope Lutheran Church in Littleport. Corinne received her education at Elkader where she graduated high school in 1955 at...
Cecilia Hoeger
Oct 4, 2014
DYERSVILLE, IOWA Cecilia E. Hoeger, 96, of Dyersville, Iowa died Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Oakcrest Manor in Dyersville. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Avenue SW in Dyersville where a vigil service will be held at 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m....
John Burger
Sep 28, 2014
John A. Burger, 71, of New Vienna died Sun. Sept. 28, 2014, at his home after a long battle with cancer. Friends may call from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wed. Oct. 1, 2014, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW, Dyersville where a parish vigil service will be held at 2:00 p.m. and an American Legion Service will...
Dean A. Ulbrich
Sep 27, 2014
Dean A. Ulbrich, 46, of Springfield, Ill., died at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at St. Johns Hospice. Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Staab Funeral Home, Springfield, and one hour before services at the church on Thursday. Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 2, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Johns Lutheran...
Joseph Kronlage
Sep 24, 2014
Joseph C. Kronlage, 91, of Dyersville, Iowa died Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Shady Rest Care Center, Cascade, Iowa. Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2014, at Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW in Dyersville where a vigil service will be held at 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...
Kermit J. Dubbels
Sep 22, 2014
Kermit J. Dubbels, age 91, of Guttenberg, IA, died Sunday, September 21, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 10, 1923 in Guttenberg, the son of Horace and Josephine (Wenkstern) Dubbels. Kermit grew up in Guttenberg where he attended and graduated from High School. Kermit served his country proudly during WWII and was...
