Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
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...
Elsie Arlene Mallory
Jul 17, 2008
Elsie Arlene (Hansel) Mallory was born the daughter of Realto and Katie (Feidt) Hansel on August 7, 1916, on the family farm near Garber. She died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Elsie received her education at the Studebaker Country School near the Hansel farm. On October 22, 1935, she was united in marriage to Clark Allen...
Dustin Eglseder
Jul 16, 2008
Dustin Lee Eglseder was born in Guttenberg Iowa on April 18, 1985 to John and Rose Eglseder. On Wednesday July 16, 2008, Dustin passed away at home surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with cancer. Dustin attended Guttenberg Elementary School and later Clayton Ridge High School in Guttenberg. Dustin was active in many sports such as,...
Ralph Wente
Jul 10, 2008
Survivors include his wife, Mildred, 6 children: Al (Maria) Wente, Neil (Mary) Wente both of New Vienna, IA, Karen Wente, Karla (Pat) Krogman both of Davenport, IA, Sara (Ron) Stout of East Moline, IL, and Tina Lippe of Peosta, IA, 10 grandchildren: Curtis and Colleen Wente of New Vienna; Katie, Ashley, Brooke and Ryan Wente all of New Vienna;...
Jerome Joseph Schroeder
Jul 9, 2008
Jerome Joseph Schroeder, age 70, of Waupenton formerly of Guttenberg, IA, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born the son of Joseph and Eunice (Radamacher) Schroeder on January 20, 1938, in Guttenberg. Jerome graduated from the Guttenberg High School, served in the U.S. Navy in the mid 50s and was stationed...
Roger Busch
Jul 8, 2008
Survivors include his wife, Regena, of Monticello, 3 sons: Scott (Rachel) Busch, Dousman, Wis., Craig (Cynthia) Busch, Charlotte, N.C., Jason Busch, Washington, D.C., 2 daughters: Janna (Denny) Burke, Alta Vista, Iowa and Jodi Busch, Kansas City, Kan.; six grandchildren: Savanah Busch, Preston Busch, Hannah Busch, Chloe Busch, Mason Burke, and Carson Burke; 1 brother, George (Betty) Busch, Clinton Iowa,...
Daniel Benn
Jul 4, 2008
Surviviors include 5 brothers: Tom (Jean) Benn of Dubuque, Iowa, Louis (Ruth) Benn of Manchester, Iowa, Jim (Margie) Benn of Sherrill, Iowa, George (Linda) Benn of Dubuque, Iowa and Herb (Violet) Benn of Meridian, Idaho; 3 sisters: Rosemary Harrington of Dyersville, IA, Ruth (Bob) Nurre of Delhi, IA, Frances (Walter) Davidshofer of Worthington, IA; 2 sisters-in-law; Gwen Benn (fianceŒ...
Harry Osterkamp
Jul 2, 2008
Harry Theodore Osterkamp was born the son of Theodore "Ted" and Marie "Molly" (Harms) Osterkamp, March 10, 1927, in Amber, Iowa. He died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center-Dyersville, following a sudden illness. Harry received his education locally and farmed with his family for many years. He served his country in the United States Army during the...
Jane Ungs
Jul 2, 2008
Survivors include her husband, Donnie, 2 sons: Nic of Nashville, TN, and Matt of Dyersville, IA, her father, Elmer Tegeler of Dyersville, IA, a sister, Bev Boeckenstedt of New Vienna, IA, her mother-in-law, Germaine Ungs, of Luxemburg, IA, brothers-in-law: Dennis (Alice) Ungs, Ron (Diane) Ungs and Mark (Jodi) Ungs, sisters-in-law: Joan Ungs, Carol (Dave) Ellis, Janet Ungs (friend Phil...
Addison Destival
Jun 27, 2008
Addison Bockenstedt Destival and Emma Bockenstedt Destival, twin daughters of Micah and Kelly Destival, were born into heaven Friday, June 27, 2008 at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, IA. In addition to their parents, survivors include grandparents Wayne and Joyce Bockenstedt, Guttenberg, IA and Dave and Ginny Destival, Jefferson, IA; great grandparents Cal and Toots Bockenstedt, Luxemburg, Aileen Althoff,...
Viola Schlemme
Jun 27, 2008
Survivors include her daughters Donna (Ernest) Akers, Epworth, IA, Ellen (Larry) Fuller, Springville, IA and Susan (Dave) Hartwell, Iowa City, IA; a daughter-in-law Kathy (Joe) Carnahan, Springville, IA; a stepdaughter Ann (Bob) Gernes, Des Moines, IA, a stepson Bob Wikan, MN, 13 grandchildren, three step granddaughters, 22 great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren. In addition to her husbands...
Margaret Jaeger
Jun 26, 2008
She is survived by her husband Edward, three daughters, two sons, five grandchildren, two sisters, a niece, and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Margaret was born August 23, 1938 in Iowa City, IA, the daughter of Jonas and Bessie (Drumbarger) Hakes. In 1966 she met Edward Jaeger at the Jones County Fair and in...
Donald E Bolsinger
Jun 23, 2008
Donald Edwin Bolsinger was born the son of Clarence and Eleanor (Radabaugh) Bolsinger, September 25, 1930, on the family farm near Graham. He died died Monday, June 23, 2008, on the John Wessel Farm near Colesburg from a farming accident. Don received his education locally and was a logger and farmer for many years. He served his country in...
Paulette Groth
Jun 20, 2008
Paulette Mary (Meier) Groth was born the daughter of Paul and Hattie (Heck) Meier, June 21, 1917, on the family farm near Garber. She died Friday, June 20, 2008, at Guttenberg Care Center. Paulette graduated from St. Marys Catholic School, and owned and operated the Style Shop in Guttenberg for many years. On April 10, 1970, she was united...
