Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Ardell Dietzler
Jun 21, 2025
Alpharetta, GA - Ardell (Troester) Dietzler, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
She was born in Guttenberg, IA, on January 30, 1939, to the late Emil and Ruth Troester and grew up in Clayton County, IA.
She loved to read, cook, quilt, sew, knit, and crochet. Ardell met her husband, William (Bill) at Wartburg College in Waverly, IA. After...
Douglas J. McGuine
Jun 21, 2025
GUTTENBERG, IOWA
Douglas John “Digger” McGuine, of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed away on June 21, 2025, surrounded by love and laughter—the very way he lived his life. Known for his unmistakable humor, contagious laugh, and signature phrase “cock-a-doodle-do,” he never missed a chance to stir the pot or lovingly aggravate someone just enough to make them smile.
Visitation will be held from 4...
Glen J. Goerdt
Jun 20, 2025
Glen Joseph Goerdt, 76, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, in La Grange, Kentucky, surrounded by love and family.
Born on June 9, 1949, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, Glen was the sixth of eight children born to Harriet (Koopman) and Al Goerdt. At age three, his family relocated from Wendell, MN to Dyersville, Iowa, where he spent his formative years...
Allen E. Werges
Jun 19, 2025
MONONA, IOWA
Allen Edward Werges, 91, of Monona, formerly of Garnavillo, Iowa passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Garden View Place surrounded by his loving family.
Allen was born on December 10, 1933, in McGregor, Iowa, to Amanda (Biederman) and Raymond Werges. He had a loving childhood, living on the family farm with his brother, Raymond Jr., and his sister, Ila....
Howard Rettenmeier
Jun 19, 2025
DYERSVILLE, IOWA
Howard Rettenmeier, 93, of Dyersville, Iowa passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.
Visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa where the American Legion Post #137 will hold a service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning from 9...
Carol R. Gaul
Jun 17, 2025
Guttenberg, IOWA
Carol R. Gaul, 78, of Guttenberg, Iowa passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Holy Cross, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Luxemburg, Iowa,...
David L. Domeyer
Jun 14, 2025
COLESBURG, IOWA
David Lee Domeyer, 72, of Colesburg, Iowa passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Regional Medical Center in Manchester, Iowa, surrounded by his family.
Family and friends are welcome to attend the graveside service held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Colesburg. Rev. John Haugen will officiate.
David was born on September 22, 1952,...
Lee A. Horstman
Jun 11, 2025
DAVENPORT, IOWA
Lee A. Horstman, of Davenport, formerly of Guttenberg, Iowa passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Genesis Hospital in Davenport, Iowa.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, Iowa. Funeral services will commence at 11 a.m. with burial following in Bolsinger Cemetery near Guttenberg. Rev. Marvin Bries will officiate.
Lee...
Dorothy Wood
Jun 11, 2025
ANAMOSA, IOWA
Mary Dorothy Wood, 89, of Anamosa, Iowa passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Anamosa Care Center in Anamosa, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Monticello, Iowa. Visitation will continue Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Anamosa, Iowa, prior to...
Jane A. Dunkel
Jun 8, 2025
WORTHINGTON, IOWA
Jane A. Dunkel, 73, of Worthington, Iowa passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at her home.
Visitation will be held from 3 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. Visitation will continue Thursday morning from 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home prior to funeral services.
Funeral services will be held at...
Kathleen H. Stoffel
Jun 2, 2025
SHERRILL, IOWA
Kathleen H. Stoffel, 77 of Sherrill, Iowa passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at her home.
Visitation will be held from 3 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Sherrill, Iowa. Visitation will continue Friday morning from 9 - 10 a.m. at the church.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m....
Marlene J. McLane
May 31, 2025
GUTTENBERG, IOWA
Marlene J. McLane passed peacefully from her earthly life on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She lived enthusiastically and courageously until her final days, and those who knew her will remember her boundless spirit.
Visitation will be held from 8:30 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Guttenberg, Iowa. Funeral services will begin at...
Shirley A. Leliefeld
May 29, 2025
GUTTENBERG, IOWA
Shirley A. Leliefeld, 84, of Guttenberg, Iowa passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 3 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, Iowa. Visitation will continue Thursday morning from 9 - 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Guttenberg, prior to...
Kenneth D. Peterson
May 28, 2025
MONTICELLO, IOWA
Kenneth Dean Peterson, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Manchester, Iowa.
Family and friends are invited to attend a brief celebration of Ken’s life at the Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Monticello on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 1 – 2 p.m. Following the gathering, family members will proceed to the Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello for the...
Sandy S. Pierce
May 27, 2025
GUTTENBERG, IOWA
With heavy hearts and endless love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Sandy Pierce— a woman whose spirit was as fierce as it was kind, and whose life was a masterclass in loving deeply, laughing often, and living fully. After a life well lived, Sandy passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved...
Earl J. Ruden
May 25, 2025
Earl John Ruden passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, at 8:51 AM at Accura HealthCare Center (formerly Shady Rest) in Cascade, IA.
Private funeral services are being arranged and held by Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, IA, officiated by Rev. Christopher Podhajsky, followed by a private service and burial at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Dyersville, IA.
Earl was born on...
Mary Jean Sweeney
May 23, 2025
HOLY CROSS, IOWA
Mary Jean Sweeney, 68 of Dubuque Iowa, passed away peacefully at Mercy Medical Center Friday, May 23, 2025.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Holy Cross with funeral service to commence at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mary was born March 7, 1957, in Dubuque IA,...
Mark G. Hildebrand
May 23, 2025
Mark G. Hildebrand, 61 of Holy Cross, Iowa passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 2 - 7 p.m. on Friday May 30, 2025, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Holy Cross, Iowa. Visitation will continue Saturday morning from 9 - 10 a.m. at the Funeral Home prior to funeral services.
Funeral...
Garth W. LeFevre
May 21, 2025
GUTTENBERG, IOWA
Garth Wayne LeFevre. age 65, passed away at home on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Guttenberg, IA.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at St. Timothy's United Methodist Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Garth was born on July 24, 1959, in Waterloo Iowa to Donald and Bonnie (Offen) LeFevre. Garth graduated with the class...
Barbara "Bonnie" K. Hunt
May 21, 2025
Barbara ‘Bonnie” Hunt, 82, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Bonnie was born April 30, 1943, the daughter of Bill and Dula Scherrman.
After graduating from Xavier High School in Dyersville, Bonnie resided in numerous states and countries. Bonnie adopted her son Issac in 1973 when she volunteered at an orphanage in Vietnam. Issac and...
