Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home


Harlen Engelbrecht
Sep 14, 2008
Surviving are his wife, Joy, 3 sons: John (Michelle) Engelbrecht of Fort Dodge, Iowa, Dan (Sue) Engelbrecht of Dyersville, Iowa and David Engelbrecht of Orlando, Florida, and 3 grandchildren: Hans, Marta and Ellie Engelbrecht. Harlen was born May 26, 1920, in Marcus Iowa the son of George and Melinda (Frick) Engelbrecht. He attended Country School and graduated from Hartley...

Wagner Merlin E.
Sep 8, 2008
Merlin Elmer Wagner was born the son of Matt and Alice (Schmitt) Wagner on June 27, 1928 in Rickardsville, Iowa. He passed away Monday, September 8, 2008, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Merlin grew up in the Dubuque area and worked for John Deer for many years. He Served in the Navy during World War II from 1945 through...

Elizabeth Albang
Sep 4, 2008
Survivors include numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Ruth Smalley, Virginia Albang, Dolores Cooksley, Lucille Olson, and a brother, Lawrence Albang. Betty was born on October 11, 1928 in Dyersville, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Josephine (Luensmann) Albang. She was a housekeeper for various priests since she was 19 years old,...

C. Owen
Sep 3, 2008
Lucille is survived by 2 sons: Leon (Catherine) Owen of Monticello, Iowa and Keith (Johnnie) Owen of Davenport, Iowa; 2 grandchildren: Angela (Brian) Kearney of Monticello, Iowa and Brandon Owen of Davenport, Iowa; 1 great-granddaughter, Brianna Kearney of Monticello, Iowa and 1 brother-in-law, David Owen of Harrison, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a...
Caroline Harbaugh
Sep 2, 2008
Caroline Gladys (Moser) Harbaugh was born one of ten children to Leonard and Golda (Hansel) Moser on June 20, 1932 in Osterdock. She passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Caroline graduated from the Elkport High School in 1950, and later she earned her nursing degree. In 1953 she was united in marriage with Gerald...

Benjamin Brunsman
Sep 1, 2008
In addition to his parents, Brent and Joan Brunsman of Mt. Vernon, IA, survivors include his grandparents: Wayne and Denise Brunsman of New Vienna, IA, and Larry and Patti Mensen of Dyersville, IA; aunts & uncles: Wade (Jen) Brunsman of Dyersville, Ross Brunsman, Maty Brunsman both of New Vienna, Andy Mensen, Kim Mensen both of Dyersville; cousins: Shawn and...

Darlene Tenney
Sep 1, 2008
Survivors include her husband, Robert, daughter Shay Kristina of Dyersville, her mother, Anna Brooks of Albany, NY, sister, Johanna (Ed) Baniak of Watervliet, NY, and their children: Eddie John and Jason Baniak, aunt, Helen Bailey of Feura Bush, NY, and uncle, Gus Sauer of Rensselaer, NY, mother-in-law, Sucyn Tenney of Dyersville, IA, brother and sisters-in-law: Jeffery (Lori) Tenney of...

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...