Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home


Anni Waterman
Aug 30, 2008
Anni K. (Leeb) Waterman was born the daughter of Johan and Cenzal (Schoeffel) Leeb, December 12, 1935, in Eger Czechoslovakia. She died Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. Anni was a pharmacist for the Mercy in Dubuque and Guttenberg Hospitals for many years. She enjoyed working with antiques and was an antique dealer. Survivors include...

Beth Overman
Aug 29, 2008
Survivors include her husband, Dennis, 2 sons: David and Paul both of Dyersville; her father and step-mother, Dave (Alice) Tauke of Dyersville; siblings: Doug (Kathy) Tauke, Dan (Sue) Tauke both of Dyersville, Deb Grattan of Cedar Falls, IA, Diane (Craig) Reid of Marion, IA, Sue (Dr. Larry) Ellingson of Iowa City, IA, and Sandy (Rick) Isenhart of Littleton, CO;...

George Klas
Aug 27, 2008
Survivors include his wife Bertha; children: Janet (Mike) Morrow of Tempe, AZ; Lois (Chuck) Votsmier of Waukon, IA; Cheryl (Don) Kass of Farley, IA; Daryl (Kim) Klas of St. Louis, MO; Judy (Randy) Winter of Marion, IA; and David (Michelle) Klas of New Vienna; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; one brother, Ray Klas of New Vienna; one sister, Agnes Klas...

Carol Neyen
Aug 24, 2008
She is survived by her brother Albert "Butch" Neyen of Bankston, her nieces and their families: Wanda, Randy, Austin and Landen Knapp of Epworth, Wendy, Joe, Audrey and Ashlyn Kruse of Farley, IA and Lynne, Steve and Logan Wingert of Bankston, two sisters Shirley Ahmann of Farley and Duanne Pins of Epworth, sister-in-law Donna Neyen-Shea of Dubuque, and many...

Robert Wessels
Aug 20, 2008
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Frances, 7 children: Shirley (John) Oberbroeckling of East Dubuque, IL, Michael (Joyce) Wessels of Rickardsville, IA, Beverly (John) Lucas of Sherrill, IA, Debra (Charles) Klein of Farmingdale, NY, Thomas (Terry) Wessels of Rockford, IL, Jeffrey (Amy) Wessels of Bedford, NH, and Amy (Tim) Koehn of Holy Cross, IA, 18 grandchildren: Jenny (Justin),...

Marilyn Hoefler
Aug 20, 2008
Survivors include her husband, John G., 6 children: Doug (Nancy) Hoefler, Craig (Karen) Hoefler, Keith (Brenda) Hoefler, John J. Hoefler all of New Vienna, IA, Dawn (Steve) Wilwert of Epworth, IA, and Todd (Traci) Hoefler of Mechanicsville, IA, 20 grandchldren: Matt, Logan, Quinton and Becca Hoefler, Travis, Megan and Dylan Hoefler, Raegan, Reid Hoefler, Devyn, Austin, Jenna and Ethan...

Mary Willenbring
Aug 16, 2008
Surviving are 3 daughters: Elaine Sulentic of Waterloo, Iowa, Ann (Lyle) McQuillen of Dubuque, Iowa and Grace (Dave) Pins of Farley, Iowa; 2 sons: Allen (Pat) Willenbring of Dubuque, Iowa and Jerry (Kay) Willenbring of Cannon Falls, Minn.; 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son-in-law, Ron Sulentic, 4 brothers: Joseph...
Loretta Felder
Aug 14, 2008
Loretta Felder age 74, of Guttenberg, IA, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008, at the Guttenberg Care Center. She was born the daughter of Dennis and Iva (Davis) Lamphier on November 29, 1933 in Dundee Iowa. Loretta received her education locally and later became a nurses aid for 15 years. She also spent 18 years working at Mercy Hospital...
Delos "Peanuts" Hamann
Aug 13, 2008
Delos "Peanuts" Hamann was born the son of Herman and Ruth (Schlake) Hamann on November 16, 1922 in Garnavillo Iowa. He passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital with his family by his side. Delos graduated from the Garnavillo High School and then attended a year of college at Wartburg. In 1943 Delos joined the...
Alberta Sargent
Aug 8, 2008
In Lieu of flowers, plants, benches, statuary, and all others gifts, the family would appreciate that all memorials be directed to the family of Alberta Sargent.Alberta Louise (Meisner) Sargent was born the daughter of Realto and Florence (Gull) Meisner, March 25, 1944, in Elkader, Iowa. She died Friday, August 8, 2008, at Guttenberg Care Center. Alberta graduated from the...

Herbert Fessler
Aug 8, 2008
Survivors include his wife, Barbara, 2 sisters: Rita Bremer of Solon, IA, and Joan Lasche of Earlville, IA, father-in-law, Cecil Torrey, brother-in-law, Keith Torrey, both of Guttenberg, IA, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Catherine Reittinger, mother-in-law, Arlene Torrey and a brother-in-law, Bob Bremer. Herbert was born on March 14,...
Judith Ann Hagen
Aug 7, 2008
Judith Ann (Moser) Hagen of Poinciana Florida formerly of Guttenberg died Thursday, August 7, 2008, at Select Speciality Rehabilitation Center. She was born the daughter of Emil and Pauline (Willman) Moser on October 19, 1942 in Osterdock Iowa. Judith graduated from the Guttenberg High School and went on to being a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed shopping, traveling...
Verna Amelia Hagen
Aug 6, 2008
Verna Amelia (Tomkins) Hagen was born the daughter of William and Bertha (Moser) Tomkins, on June 11, 1912, in Osterdock. She passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at the Guttenberg Care Center. Verna received her education locally and GED from the NICC at the age of 82. She was united in marriage to Edmund Hagen on February 6, 1935,...
Orvilda Dettman
Aug 6, 2008
Orvilda Marie (Harris) Dettman was born the daughter of Charles and Luella (Dannembring) Harris on July 19, 1916, in Colesburg Iowa. She passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Orvilda received 8 years of education from the country school in Garber. She later married Harold C. Dettman on September 13, 1941 in Dubuque. To this...

David Lueck
Aug 3, 2008
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn, 5 children: Sharon (Chris) Lester of Kansas City, MO, Carla (Chris) Ferrari of Grayslake, IL, Cathy (Kevin) Recker of Peosta, IA, Steven Lueck of Kansas City, and Susan (Ryan) Mohr of Polk City, IA, 5 grandchildren: Jeff Recker, Alycia Recker, Derek Lester, Caitlin Lester and Ethan Recker, 3 sisters: Lillian (Mert) Jasper of Manchester,...

Anna Steffen
Jul 22, 2008
Survivors include her husband, Edmund, 4 children: Florian (Karen) Steffen of Maquoketa, IA, Mary (John) Smith of Ryan, IA, Darlene (Delbert) Ronnebaum and Donald (Jackie) Steffen both of Earlville, IA, 21 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, one brother, James (Verna Mae) Diers of Colesburg, IA, one sister, Jeanette (Conrad) Tegeler of Manchester, IA, sisters-in-law: Eunice Diers of Colesburg, IA, Frances...
Milo Ray Rolfe
Jul 21, 2008
Milo Ray Rolfe was born the son of Clifford and Rosalyn (Schutte) Rolfe on November 22, 1954 in Guttenberg. He passed away Monday, July 21, 2008, at the Central Community Hospital. Milo attended school in Garnavillo and graduated in 1975. After school, Milo spent many years operating heavy equipment such as loaders. On September 28, 1979 he was united...
Harlan Louis Zittergruen
Jul 21, 2008
Harlan Louis Zittergruen, 88, of Garnavillo, passed on to Eternal Life on Monday, July 21, 2008. Harlan was born on a farm near Garber on September 15, 1919 to Louis and Elsie (Kruse) Zittergruen and was one of 8 children. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elkport and graduated from Elkport High School in 1937....
Roland L Handke
Jul 18, 2008
Roland Louis Handke was born the son of Edgar and Augusta (Block) Handke March 6, 1917, in Guttenberg. He died Friday, April 18, 2008, at Guttenberg Care Center. Roland received his education at Minors Creek Country School, served his country in the United States Army during World War II, and farmed with his family for many years. He enjoyed...