Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
David Homewood
Aug 31, 2013
David Henry Homewood, age 64, of Luxemburg, died Saturday, August 31, 2013, at University of Iowa Hospitals. He was born December 6, 1948, to Harold and Phyllis (Langerman) Homewood in Fayette, Iowa. Dave graduated from the Fayette High School and served his country in Vietnam. On October 1, 1983, he was united in marriage with Lois Larson at the...
James Hogan
Aug 30, 2013
James W. Hogan, 76, of Anamosa, Iowa and formerly of Worthington died Friday, August 30, 2013, at Silvercrest, Anamosa, Iowa. Friends may call from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m....
Steven Breyer
Aug 29, 2013
MONTICELLO, IOWA Steven "Toad" Breyer, 53, of Monticello died Thursday, August 29, 2013, at his residence after a long illness. Private graveside inurnment will occur at the Springville Cemetery. Kramer Funeral Home is accomodating the family. Friends may gather at the Monticello Eagles Club at 12:00 Noon Tuesday, September 3, 2013 for a time of reminiscing and lunch. Steve...
Vernon Kennedy
Aug 28, 2013
Vernon M. Kennedy, 77, of Dyersville, Iowa died Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. Friends may call from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held...
Grace Hinrichs
Aug 23, 2013
DYERSVILLE, IOWA Grace D. Hirtz - Hinrichs, 85, of Dyersville died Friday, August 23, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center, Dyersville. Friends may call from 4 - 8 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2013, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 27,...
Charles Maiers
Aug 22, 2013
HOLY CROSS, IOWA Charles J. Maiers, 90, of Dubuque and formerly of Holy Cross, Iowa died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at home. Friends may call from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2013, at Kramer Funeral Home in Holy Cross where the American Legion Post 636 will gather at 6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Kelly Crubaugh
Aug 21, 2013
Kelly Crubaugh, 50, of Guttenberg, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at her home. Kelly was born on Feb. 7, 1963, in Guttenberg to Harlen and Lucy (Smith) Reyerson. Kelly grew up in Guttenberg where she attended school and graduated with the class of 1981. She was married to Larry Crubaugh on June 27, 1981. Kelly worked for both...
John Habel
Aug 21, 2013
John "Jack" B. Habel, 61, of North Buena Vista, Iowa died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, in Dubuque of natural causes. Friends may call from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2013, at Kramer Funeral Home in Holy Cross where an American Legion service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friends may also call from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m....
Jacob Flesher
Aug 19, 2013
Jacob B. Flesher, 8 year old son of Ben and Elizabeth Flesher of Manchester, went peacefully from his earthly home to his heavenly home Monday, August 19, 2013, after a courageous three year battle with cancer. Friends may call from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville. A Mass of Christian Burial...
Aloys J. Berns
Aug 18, 2013
Aloys J. Berns, age 76, of Garnavillo, died Sunday, August 18, 2013, at Guttenberg Care Center from Alzheimers disease. He was born March 2, 1937, to Louis and Clara (Harter) Berns on the family farm near Garnavillo. Al graduated from the Garnavillo High School in 1955, farmed with his family and was a trucker for many years. On May...
Constance Nadermann
Aug 18, 2013
Constance "Connie" P. Nadermann, 79, of Dyersville died Sunday, August 18, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Friends may call from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2013, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a vigil service will be held at 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m....
William Beckett
Aug 15, 2013
William "Bill" Beckett, age 76, of Prairie du Chien Wis, died Thursday, August 15, 2013, at the Lancaster Care Center. He was born on December 7, 1936, in rural Garnavillo IA, to George and Georgianna (Brown) Beckett. Bill grew up in the Garnavillo area where he attended the Garnavillo School through the 8th grade. After school, Bill worked on...
Laura Steffen
Aug 12, 2013
Laura J. Steffen, 45, of Dyersville, Iowa died Monday, August 12, 2013 at her home. Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2013, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a vigil service will be held at 3 p.m. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2013, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica...
Thomas Jenk
Aug 10, 2013
DYERSVILLE, IOWA Thomas H. Jenk Sr., 83, of Dyersville, Iowa died Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center, Dyersville, Iowa. Friends may call from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a vigil service will be held at 5 p.m. and American Legion Post 137 will conduct a service at...
Eunice Desotel
Aug 8, 2013
Eunice (Alt) DeSotel, age 95, recently of Cedar Rapids formerly of Guttenberg, IA, died Thursday, August 8, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA. She was born on April 1, 1918, in Clayton Township to Albert and Kate (Meyer) Alt. Eunice received her education from the local country school in Clayton Township. Later she married Edward DeSotel...
Debra Osterhaus
Aug 7, 2013
HOLY CROSS, IOWA Debra M. Osterhaus, 58, of Dubuque and formerly of Holy Cross died Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Finley Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa. Friends may call from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2013, at Kramer Funeral Home in Holy Cross where a vigil service will be held at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will...
Merle Ross
Aug 5, 2013
Merle "Bud" Ross died on August 5 at his home surrounded by his family after a long and productive life. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday August 9, 2013 at Kramer Funeral Home with the scripture service at 4:30. The funeral celebration will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday August 10, 2013 at St. Francis...
Guy Meskimen
Aug 4, 2013
Guy Meskimen was born on August 6, 1932 in Cedar Rapids Iowa, the son of Charles and Bertha (Nagel) Meskimen. He passed away Sunday August 4, 2013, at his home in Guttenberg. Guy grew up in the Cedar Rapids area where he attended and graduated from Wilson High School in 1950. After School, Guy served his country proudly in...
James Schmelzer
Aug 3, 2013
James Schmelzer was born on March 13, 1937, on the Schmelzer family farm near Garnavillo, the son of Albert and Alvina (Felder) Schmelzer. He passed away peacefully Saturday, August 3, 2013, at the Guttenberg Care Center. Jim attended the Garnavillo School where he graduated with the class of 1955. He served his country proudly in Korea in the Army....
Eugene Loeffelholz
Aug 2, 2013
NEW VIENNA, IOWA Eugene "Gene" L. Loeffelholz, 67, of New Vienna died peacefully at home Friday, August 2, 2013, surrounded by his family and friends. Friends may call from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a parish scripture service will be held at 7:30 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial...
