Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Bette Fitzsimmons
May 21, 2009
COLESBURG, IOWA Bette Edna E. Fitzsimmons, 83, of Colesburg, Iowa died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa after an automobile accident. Friends may gather for a celebration of Bette's life at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2009 at her home, 417 Hubbard St, Colesburg, Iowa. We will toast Bette's life with champagne and chocolate...
Margaret Bissell
May 20, 2009
Services for Margaret are private, visitation is public.Margaret Delight (Nimmo) Bissell, age 85, of Guttenberg, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. She was born the daughter of Burt and Clara (Combs) Nimmo, April 3, 1924, near Edgewood, Iowa. Marge received her education from the Elk Creek Country School and was employed by Esser's Clothing Store for...
Sheila Winch
May 15, 2009
Sheila Ann (Wolter) Winch, age 58, of Dubuque, IA, died Friday, May 15, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born the daughter of Adolph and Lorraine (Jaeger) Wolter on April 29, 1951 in Guttenberg IA. Sheila received her education from the Garnavillo High School and worked at Dairy Lab Services in Dubuque for several years....
John R. Kann
May 14, 2009
John Raymond Kann, 50, of Guttenberg, died of cancer at 6:30 pm Thursday, May 14, 2009 surrounded by his family. John was born October 17, 1958 in Guttenberg, Iowa son of Frederick W. and Rosemary G. (Wachendorf) Kann. He graduated from Guttenberg High School. John was a farmer and proud of it. He worked side by side with his...
Burnell F. Borcherding
May 6, 2009
Burnell F. Borcherding was born the son of Delbert and Viola (Kregel) Borcherding, December 21, 1940, on the family farm near Garber. He died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at his home in Garnavillo following a sudden illness. Burnell graduated from the Guttenberg High School and was employed by DHIA, as a milk tester for many years. He enjoyed fishing...
Cletus Hansel
May 6, 2009
CLETUS LEO HANSEL, 73, Of Guttenberg, son of Warren and Helene Hansel, was born on June 1st, 1935, rural route Edgewood Ia. He attended country school for eight years and graduated from Edgewood High School. Cletus was a fishing guide in Canada before joining the United States Army in January 1955 for two years. Cletus was united in marriage...
Leona Gertrude Bruce
May 6, 2009
Survivors include her children: Theresa Dullea of Springville, Bill (Dolores) Kelchen of Strawberry Point, Betty (Al) DeRosia of Anamosa, Phil (Virginia) Kelchen and Charlie (Vicki) Kelchen, both of Monticello, Lee Kelchen of Mount Vernon, John (Mary) Kelchen of Robins, Ruth (Dick) Pasker of Central City, Steve "Ben" (Kor) Kelchen of Center Junction, 3 daughters-in-law: Harriet Kelchen of Harrisburg, PA,...
Max Specht
May 5, 2009
Surviving are 5 children: David Specht of New Lisbon, Wis., Elizabeth (Steve) Johnson and Paul (Kim) Specht, both of Monticello, Iowa Philip (Sharon) Specht and Daniel Specht, both of McGregor, Iowa; 14 grandchildren and step-grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Loretta, a sister, Loretta Shurts, and a grandson, Nathaniel Specht. Max...
Thomas Schuster
May 3, 2009
Thomas William Schuster, 66, of Monticello, Iowa died Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 at his residence, after a sudden illness. Friends may call from 4 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello, Iowa where a parish scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m....
Karen Kay Haars
May 2, 2009
Karen Kay (DeGreif) Haars, age 68, of Guttenberg, formerly of Winthrop, IA, died Saturday, May 2, 2009, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. She was born the daughter of Arthur and Vernice (Peck) DeGreif on November 30, 1940 in Independence IA. Karen graduated from the Winthrop High School in 1958 and worked as an assembly operator at Rockwell-Collins for 35...
Alvin Schlichte
May 1, 2009
Surviving are his wife, Mildred, his children, Kathy (Marty) Helle, Dianne (Ted) Kluesner, Deb (Loras) Digmann, John (Kelly) Schlichte, Ann (Todd) Kelleher and Jeff (Teresa) Schlichte, all of Dubuque, Iowa, Dan (Mary) Schlichte of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Margie (Don) Ament of Dyersville, Iowa, Jim (Susie) Schlichte of Farley, Iowa and Pat (Donna) Schlichte of Hopkinton, Iowa, 23 grandchildren: Jennifer...
Ruth Ratterman
Apr 30, 2009
Ruth B. Ratterman was born the daughter of Theodore and Wilhelmina (Fest) Ratterman on May 19, 1911 in Dubuque. She was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 30, 2009, from the Guttenberg Care Center after a long illness. Ruth received 12 years education from Immaculate Conception Academy in Dubuque and spent most of her life as a...
William Covington
Apr 28, 2009
Survivors include his 3 sons: William J. (Sandra) Covington of Hopkinton, Iowa, Buck J. Covington of Prairieburg, Iowa and Bryan J. (Amy) Covington of Monticello, Iowa, his brother, Richard (Lila) Covington of Monticello, Iowa, a sister, Diane LeClere of Monticello, Iowa, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Bradley Covington,...
Orrin John Troester
Apr 27, 2009
Orrin "O.J." "Tracey" John Troester was born the son of LeVerne and Lorna (Stoeffler) Troester on April 9, 1948 in Dubuque, Iowa. He passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Clayton Center. Orrin graduated from St. Marys Catholic High School in 1966 and worked for John Deere Dubuque Works for 30 years...
Robert W Niehaus
Apr 25, 2009
Robert W. Niehaus, age 82, of Garnavillo, IA, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Guttenberg Care Center. He was born the son of Ernst and Iowa (Havill) Niehaus on November 14, 1926 on the home farm near Guttenberg. Robert graduated from the Guttenberg High School in 1944, and received one year of education from Iowa State University. Robert...
Elmer Herman
Apr 25, 2009
Elmer Joseph Herman, age 90, of Guttenberg, IA, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Guttenberg Care Center. He was born the son of George and Elizabeth Herman on May 15, 1918. Elmer received his education locally and worked construction most of his life.There will be no services for Mr. Herman per his personal wishes. Service Information A service...
Bernice Trenkamp
Apr 23, 2009
Bernice was born on June 18, 1936 in Dyersville, Iowa, the daughter of Alvin and Eleanor (Scherbring) Fortmann. She was raised and educated in the Dyersville area. Bernice married Jerome Trenkamp on August 23, 1961, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville, Iowa. She took pride with Jerome in being Godparents. They farmed and continue to farm west of Dyersville....
Betty Niehaus
Apr 21, 2009
Betty L. Niehaus 82, died April 21, 2009 at the Guttenberg Care Center. Betty was born July 28, 1926, the daughter of Sumner (Sam) and Sarah (Sadie Pierce) Moser in rural Osterdock. On November 2, 1946, Betty married Dale H. Niehaus. They farmed in the Millville area. Betty also worked at numerous jobs including Kuempel Hardware and Niehaus Jewelry....
Lois Leliefeld Barry
Apr 17, 2009
Lois Loretta (Leliefeld) Barry, age 83, of Dubuque, IA, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, IA She was born the daughter of George "Bill" and Hazel (Baker) Harbaugh, July 16, 1925, on the home farm near Colesburg IA. Lois received her education locally; and was employed by the American Pearl Button Co. in Guttenberg...
Raymond Klas
Apr 15, 2009
He is survived by a sister, Agnes; six nieces and nephews, Janet (Mike) Morrow of Tempe, AZ; Lois (Chuck) Votsmier of Waukon; Cheryl (Don) Kass of Farley; Daryl (Kim) Klas of St. Louis, MO; Judy (Randy) Winter of Marion; and David (Michelle) Klas of New Vienna; and a sister-in-law Bertha Klas. He was preceded in death by his parents;...
