Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Andrew Knipper
Mar 11, 2009
Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2009, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville. Friends may continue to call on Monday, March 16, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2009 at Royal Lanes Supper Club in Dyersville. Officiating will be Rev....
Roger Steffen
Mar 10, 2009
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette, his mother, Catherine Steffen of New Vienna, Iowa, 5 children: Brenda (Jeff) Koppes of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Christopher (Lynn) of Worthington, Iowa, Dale of Farley, Iowa, Michael of Dickeyville, Wis., and Kelly (Marty) Droessler of Kieler, Wis., 5 grandchildren: Anthony and Dominique Simon, Katelyn and Brooklyn Droessler and Rylee Jo Steffen, a brother, Merlin...
Marilyn Schaefer
Mar 7, 2009
Marilyn Yvonne (Jordahl) Schaefer was born the daughter of Henry and Irene (Nelson) Jordahl on August 25, 1936 in Lake Mills Iowa. She passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA. After receiving her education, Marilyn was united in marriage with Elwyn "Al" Schaefer on November 4, 1955 in Forest City...
Edward Tillis
Mar 7, 2009
Surviving are Ed's wife, Corrine, 2 daughters: Catherine "Kate" Tillis and Myrna Tillis, both of Dyersville, a son, Martin (Camille) Tillis of Bettendorf, Iowa, 1 grandson, Drake Tillis of Ames, Iowa and 2 step-grandchildren, Kimberly Gilchrist and Zachary Asmussen, 2 sisters-in-law, Bernie Tillis of DeWitt, Iowa and LaVonne Tillis of Pearl City, Ill. He was preceded in death by...
Rosemary Kann
Mar 6, 2009
Rosemary Kann was born January 2, 1926 in Guttenberg, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Henrietta (Reinhart) Wachendorf. She attended the Turkey River Country School through 8th grade. At age 16, she began work at the Guttenberg canning factory where she met the love of her life. On January 29, 1945, Rose was united in marriage to Frederick (Fritz)...
Armella "Amy" Matt
Mar 4, 2009
Armella "Amy" (Frommelt) Matt was born the daughter of Raymond and Amelia (Burr) Frommelt October 30, 1927, in Guttenberg. She died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Guttenberg Care Center. Amy graduated from St. Marys Catholic School, attended Clarke College and Iowa teachers college. She taught school until being united in marriage with Louis Matt III on February 27, 1954,...
Elmer Knudtson
Mar 4, 2009
Elmer L. Knudtson was born the son of Olavus and Bergelot "Belle" (Stave) Knudtson, November 13, 1914, in Gunder, Iowa. He died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Guttenberg Care Center. Elmer received his education locally and was a self employed trucker for many years. On February 19, 1938, he was united in marriage with Alverta Harbaugh in St. Olaf,...
David Greif
Mar 3, 2009
Survivors include his parents, Robert and Alvina Greif of Monticello, IA, 2 brothers: Roger (Beth) of Cedar Rapids, IA, Donald (Deann) of Chico, CA, 1 sister, Barb (Keith) Kuhlengel of Palmyra, PA, 5 nieces and nephews: Adrienne & Trevor Kuhlengel, Lainie, Ryan and Marcus Greif, and many aunts, uncles, cousins. David was born on August 31, 1951 in Prairieburg,...
Mercedes Singsank
Mar 3, 2009
Survivors include her daughter, Judy (Lloyd) Kennedy of Placid, IA, seven sons: Ronald (Sharon), Jim (Jan), Tim (Joyce) and Mark (Shirley) all of Dyersville, David (Cindy) and Dennis (Diane) both of Ann Arbor, MI and Tom (Barb) of Minnetonka, MN, 16 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, a sister, Catherine Griffin, 4 brothers: Gerald, Delbert (Marge), Ray (Gen), Don (Darlene); 5...
Roma S. Lahrs
Feb 25, 2009
Roma Sylvia (Heins) "Dottie" Lahrs, age 88, daughter of Louis and Roma (Bittner) Heins was born on September 20, 1920, on the home farm near Luana, Iowa. She went to her heavenly home on February 25, 2009, from the Guttenberg Care Center after a long battle with cancer. Roma received her education in the rural school at Luana. She...
Ruby Whalen
Feb 25, 2009
Ruby M. Whalen was born the daughter of Arthur and Maggie (Hayward) Bulstrode on November 3, 1916 in Portsmouth England. She passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at the Guttenberg Care Center. Ruby received graduated from high school and took on various jobs included manufacturing bombs for WWII. On April 10, 1944 she was united in marriage to James...
Laverne Duwe
Feb 23, 2009
LaVerne Clarence Duwe age 83, died Monday, February 23, 2009, at his home in Dubuque, IA after a brief illness. He was born on January 15, 1926 in Guttenberg, the son of Ora and Leona (Morarend) Duwe. After receiving his education, LaVerne farmed during his early years. He was employed by Wright Tree Service and worked construction for many...
Valmah H. Brandt
Feb 17, 2009
Valmah "Val" H. Brandt was born the son of Louis H. and Amanda (Matt) Brandt, January 17, 1912, on the family farm near Garnavillo. He died Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at Windsor Nursing Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Val graduated from Garnavillo High School, attended Iowa State University and owned and operated the Garnavillo Mill-Brandt Brothers for 55 years....
Ruth Stronck
Feb 16, 2009
Survivors include her children: Ann (Victor "Gus") Helling of Dubuque, IA, Rosemary Stronck of Sioux City, IA, 4 granddaughters: Amy (Robert) Belken, Sarah (Jason) Francois, Kristin (Matt) Walker and Kimberly (Matt) Lane, 7 great grandchildren: Lauren, Benjamin, Katherine and Luke Belken, Collin, Victoria, and Johnny Francois; one brother, Nick (Joan) Dunkel of Manchester, IA, one sister: Dorothy (Francis) Vorwald...
Herbert Burkle
Feb 14, 2009
Herbert was a proud and loving husband, dad, grandpa, and friend. He was the greatest teacher God could have given, teaching us what courage and true faith really are. He is survived by his children, Dale Burkle of Earlville, Bonnie Steffen of Luxemburg, Diann (Kevin) Carpenter of Earlville, Lavern (Carol) Burkle of New Vienna, Joyce (Dave) Loeffelholz of Dyersville,...
Lou Garrett
Feb 13, 2009
At the request of Lou and her family, cremation has been accorded and there will be no visitation or services. Louise I. Garrett (Lou), 81 of Monticello, Iowa died Friday, February 13, 2009 after being involved in a traffic accident. Lou was born on February 25, 1927 in Jackson Mn,. Daughter of Ernest and Linda Thompson. Lou worked for...
Delbert Mcmillin
Feb 12, 2009
Delbert Dean McMillin was born the son of Clarence and Leona (Tangeman) McMillin on December 15, 1923 near McGregor Iowa. He passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009, at Prairie Maison Nursing Home in Prairie Du Chien, Wis. Delbert was baptized at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Garnavillo and later confirmed May 31, 1936 by M. Jo Harder. He attended...
Frederick Duane Schrader
Feb 5, 2009
There will be no services for Mr. Schrader. Service Information A service summary is not available
David Cullen
Feb 2, 2009
David Kenneth Cullen, age 62, of Ankeny, IA, died Monday, February 2, 2009, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines after a long illness. He was born the son of Kenneth George and Joyce (Evarts) Cullen on October 13, 1946 in Dubuque Iowa. David attended school in Dubuque and received one year of education from Kirkwood Community College....
Wilma Heiring
Feb 2, 2009
Surviving are her children: Verna Fangman of Dyersville, Jack (Betty), Bill (Pat), Ken (Nancy), Jerry (Teri), all of Avon Park, FL, and Marian McCoy, of Lake Wales, FL, 22 grand children, 39 great grand children, and 4 great great grand children. Wilma is also survived by a brother, Charles (Betty) Klocker of Dubuque, and a sister, Mary Esther Esch,...
