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James Turner

James Turner

Feb 16, 2010

Survivors include his wife, Lauretta, one son, Randall (Michelle) Turner of Maquoketa, IA, one daughter, Lynette (John) Ostwinkle of Dyersville, 4 granddaughters, 3 great granddaughters and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, Shakira Suri Ostwinkle, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Jim was born on August 14, 1923 in Blairstown, Iowa, the...

Louis Freese

Louis Freese

Feb 16, 2010

Louis T. Freese, 82, of Monticello, Iowa died Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at home after a lengthy illness. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2010, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello where a parish scripture service will be held at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 19, 2010, at Sacred...

Marie Taylor

Marie Taylor

Feb 15, 2010

Marie was born December 25, 1953, in Exeter, NH the daughter of Oscar and Mildred (Eaton) Gagne. She and Jim "Smokey" Taylor fell in love in September of 1988. Kramer Funeral Home is assisting the family with private services.

Albert Engelken

Albert Engelken

Feb 15, 2010

Albert was born January 26, 1928, in Farley, Iowa the son of Bernard and Agatha (Oberbroeckling) Engelken. Their family moved to Greeley, Iowa while Albert was in high school. He served in the US Army from 1946 - 1948. Albert and Inez Wegmann were united in marriage on October 10, 1951, in Greeley, Iowa. Together they moved to Dubuque...

Carl Kintzle

Carl Kintzle

Feb 12, 2010

Carl B. Kintzle, 97, of Monticello, Iowa and formerly of Prarieburg, Iowa died Friday, February 12, 2010, at Hallmar at Mercy in Cedar Rapids. Friends may call from 3 - 8 p.m. Monday, February 15, 2010, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church...

Francis Vorwald

Francis Vorwald

Feb 9, 2010

Francis "Frannie" H. Vorwald, 85, of Dyersville, Iowa died Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at Shady Rest Care Center, Cascade, Iowa. Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2010, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa where a parish scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday,...

Norma Wessels

Norma Wessels

Feb 2, 2010

Norma L. Wessels, 85, of Dyersville, Iowa died peacefully at home Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Friends may call from 2 - 7 p.m. Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa where a parish scripture service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 8, 2010 at St....

Dorothy Knudtson

Dorothy Knudtson

Feb 1, 2010

Dorothy Leona Leliefeld was born on Dec. 17, 1923, to Daniel and Rose (Kleine) Leliefeld in Guttenberg, the second oldest of 15 children. After completing the eighth grade at St. Marys Catholic School, she started work as a housekeeper to help support her brothers and sisters. Around the age of 18, Dorothy went to work at the American Pearl...

Donald Steger

Donald Steger

Jan 31, 2010

Survivors include his wife, Darlene of Dyersville, one son Dean Steger (fiancée Suzanne Heber) of Dyersville, IA, one daughter, Darla (Sam) Hogan of Farley, IA, nine grandchildren: Spencer, Miranda & McKenna Hogan of Farley, Leah, Nate, & Erin Steger of Dyersville, Luke MacDonald of New Jersey, Shannon & Tyler Black of Dubuque IA, one great grandchild due April 27,...

John Kruse

John Kruse

Jan 31, 2010

John H. Kruse, 76, of Petersburg, Iowa died Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center, Dyersville, Iowa. Friends may call from 1 - 9 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2010, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa where a parish scripture service will be held at 4 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 7...

Nelda Willie

Nelda Willie

Jan 30, 2010

Nelda Mae (Thein) Willie, age 88, of Garber, IA, died Saturday, January 30, 2010, at Guttenberg Care Center. She was born the daughter of the late Fred and the late Emma (Barton) Thein, May 11, 1921, on the family farm near Garber. Nelda graduated from the Elkport Public School; farmed with her family; worked at Muters Co Original Enders...

Paul Scherbring

Paul Scherbring

Jan 30, 2010

PETERSBURG, IOWA Paul G. Scherbring, 86, of Petersburg, Iowa died Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Ennoble Manor, Dubuque, Iowa after a brief illness. Friends may call from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa where a parish scripture service will be held at 4 p.m. followed by VFW Post #7736...

Helen Bischoff

Helen Bischoff

Jan 19, 2010

Helen Marie Wilhelmine (Lenth) Bischoff was born on October 7, 1913 on her family farm in Giard Township. She was the second child of five brothers and sisters born to Arno and Minnie Lenth. She passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital at the age of 96. Helen was baptized in her home on November...

Lawrence Willenbring

Lawrence Willenbring

Jan 18, 2010

Lawrence H. "Sonny" Willenbring, 91, of Dyersville died Monday, January 18, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center in Dyersville. Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a parish scripture service will be held at 3 p.m. and a V.F.W./American Legion service will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral...

Merlin Pins

Merlin Pins

Jan 13, 2010

Merlin J. Pins, 83, of Cedar Rapids, and formerly of Luxemburg, Iowa died Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Monticello Nursing & Rehab. Center, Monticello, Iowa. Friends may call from 9 - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa with funeral services following at 11:00 a.m., at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Luxemburg, Iowa, with...

William Jasper

William Jasper

Jan 10, 2010

Survivors include his, wife, Joyce, 4 children: Jacqueline (Alex) Tsao of East Straudsburg, PA, Cheryl (Bo) Cote of Aspen, CO, Laura (Tom) Fieweger of West Chester, PA, Joseph (Kelly) Jasper of Edina, MN, 9 grandchildren: Andrew, Alex, Becca and Henry Cote, Rachel and Sam Fieweger, Sam, Jack and Betsy Jasper, 4 brothers: Herb of Dyersville, Merlin (Lillian) of Manchester,...

Lawrence Heller

Lawrence Heller

Jan 9, 2010

Lawrence P. Heller, age 76, of Colesburg, IA, died Saturday, January 9, 2010, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born the son of Lawrence W. and Frances (Hannig) Heller on December 1, 1933 in Dubuque IA. Lawrence graduated from Senior High School in Dubuque and served his country proudly during the Korean War in...

Rosemary Tuecke

Rosemary Tuecke

Jan 8, 2010

Rosemary L (Gibson) Tuecke, age 96, of Guttenberg, IA, died Friday, January 8, 2010, at the Guttenberg Care Center . She was born the daughter of William and Mamie (Sandt) Gibson on December 19, 1913 in Dubuque Iowa. Rosemary graduated from Senior High School in Dubuque and received further education to become the Clayton County Magistrate for many years....

Keith Torrey

Keith Torrey

Jan 5, 2010

There will be no services for Keith Torrey.Interment: Guttenberg City Cemetery at a later date. Service Information A service summary is not available

Curtis Meyer

Curtis Meyer

Jan 2, 2010

Curtis Clarence Meyer, age 72, of Guttenberg, IA, died Saturday, January 2, 2010, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born the son of Clarence and Parthenia (Moser) Meyer on November 29, 1937 on the family farm on Jolly Ridge in rural Guttenberg. Curt attended the Jolly Ridge Country School and then graduated from the...

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