Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Lowell Thein
Aug 5, 2007
Lowell Edward Thein was born the son of Adam and Lucena (Zittergruen) Thein, December 17, 1920, on the family farm near Littleport. He died Sunday, August 5, 2007, at Guttenberg Care Center. Lowell graduated from the Littleport High School in 1938, farmed with his family from 1938-1973, and worked for the City of Guttenberg from 1974-1988. He enjoyed playing...
Arlene Bauer
Aug 1, 2007
All services will be private.Arlene (Henry) Bauer, age 83, of Garnavillo, IA, died Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. She was born the daughter of William and Amanda (Steeman) Henry Sr. on February 9, 1924 on the home farm near Garnavillo. Arlene received her education locally and was a homemaker for many years. On June...
Dorothy Sandlin
Jul 31, 2007
Those left to honor her memory include four children: Cheryl (Brock) Reade of Battle Lake, MN, Tana (Gary) Barsness of Bettendorf, Dr. Kevin (Gayle) Stingley of Monticello, and Tom Stingley of Center Junction; grandchildren Ami (Tim) Lindgren and Cameron (Terri) Reade all of Fort Collins, CO, Jeff (Val) Barsness of Eldridge, IA, Cory Barsness of Marble Falls, TX, Jessica...
Deloras Ruden
Jul 29, 2007
Deloras was born in Holy Cross on March 10, 1924, the daughter of Peter Schmitt and Cecelia (Meyer) Schmitt. She married Louie Ruden on November 4, 1947 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dubuque, IA. She worked at the Ertl Toy Company in Dyersville and later worked as a clerk at the post office in Holy Cross. To all...
Howard "Joe" Vorwald
Jul 28, 2007
Howard "Joe" Edward Vorwald was born the son of Henry and Catherine (Klein) Vorwald on March 19, 1920 in Dyersville Iowa. He passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007, at the Guttenberg Care Center at the age of 87. Joe graduated high school and spent 30 years working for the Lock and Dam 10 in Guttenberg. He also spent four...
Darlene Necker
Jul 22, 2007
She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob", brothers-in-law, Edwin Conrad, of Dyersville, Neil (Karen) Necker of Dyersville, John (Pat) Necker of Austin, TX, David (Doris) Necker of Georgetown, TX, and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Necker of DeWitt, IA; a neice, Joyce Brimeyer of Dubuque, and a nephew, Wayne (Arlene) Conrad of North Buena Vista, IA She is preceded in...
Clarinda Besler
Jul 20, 2007
Survivors include her son, Bruce (Sharon) Besler of Dyersville, 5 daughters: Barb (Terry) Shepard of Taylor, MI., Cheryl (Obie) Reid of Fuquay Varina, NC., Sandy (Steve) Menke of New Vienna, Linda (Mike) Schroeder and June (Bill) Hermsen both of Dyersville, 8 grandchildren: Sara (Alan) Finzel, Crystal (Pam Whorton) Shepard, Tara Shepard, Nicole (Darren) Ludwig, Carrie Besler, Michelle (Mark) Kipp,...
Francis John Johnson
Jul 16, 2007
Francis John Johnson, age 81, passed away at his home in Guttenberg, Monday, July 16, 2007, after a brief illness. He was born April 13, 1926 in Bernard Iowa, the son of Henry and Margaret (Decker) Johnson. Francis received his education locally and farmed his entire life till his retirement. On January 30, 1951 Francis was united in marriage...
Bernard Wiskus
Jul 15, 2007
He is survived by 6 sons: William (Eileen) of Guttenberg, Daniel (Linda) of Dyersville, David (Loretta "Mickey") of Epworth, Ronald (Monica)of Luxemburg, Merlin (his special friend Sharon Geers), of Luxemburg; and Alan (Jeannie) of Dubuque, a daughter, Mary Arnold of Luxemburg; a daughter-in-law, Barb Wiskus of Edgewood; 25 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Lavern, of Colesburg; 4...
Ardith Anderegg
Jul 14, 2007
Ardith (Hempeler) Anderegg age 63, of Guttenberg, IA, died Thursday, June 14, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. She was born the daughter of Arlyn and Lena (Stickfort) Hempeler on January 18, 1944 in McGregor Iowa. Ardith graduated from the Garnavillo High School in 1962 and was a homemaker for many years. She also worked for the Garnavillo...
Lorna Rommann
Jul 11, 2007
Lorna J (Zittergruen) Rommann was born, the daughter of Louis and Elsie (Kruse) Zittergruen, February 18, 1939, on the family farm near Garber. She died Monday, June 11, 2007, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque. Lorna graduated from the Guttenberg High School and attended Wartburg College in Waverly. She owned and operated the Island Marina on Esmann Island for many...
Austin Lee Benson
Jul 11, 2007
Austin Lee Benson age 11, of Dubuque, IA, was born July 11, 1997, in Dubuque. He died Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA. following a long illness. He was a student at Lincoln School in Dubuque. Austin enjoyed watching SpongeBob Squarepants and the movie Cars. Austins presence, humor and undying spirit will...
Mary Gosen
Jul 11, 2007
Survivors include her brother, John (Deb) Gosen of Dyersville, a brother-in-law, Donald Clemen of Dyersville, 2 nephews: James (Tammy) of Dyersville and Robert (Beth) Clemen of Dubuque, two nieces: Jessica (Josh) Gosnell of Davenport and Jennifer (Ray) Ziel of Luxemburg, 9 great nieces and nephews: Nichole, Rebecca, Kaitlyn, Joseph, Natalie and Logan Clemen, Spencer and Connor Ziel, and Beckett...
Ronald Steffen
Jul 11, 2007
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie, his daughter, Kimberly and son, Jesse both at home, his parents Julius and Verna Mae Steffen of Luxemburg, 4 brothers: Stanley (Linda) and Sam (Pam) both of Luxemburg, Wayne (Debbie) of Rickardsville and Terry (Kathy) of Holy Cross, 2 sisters: Laura (Loren) Harbaugh of Manchester and Lois (Denny) Garin of Guttenberg, 23 nieces and...
Lorraine Wolter
Jul 10, 2007
Lorraine Catherine (Jaeger) Wolter, age 84, of Dubuque, IA, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at the Dubuque Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born the daughter of Albert and Lucille (Hefel) Jaeger in Dubuque IA, on April 26, 1923. Lorraine attended school at St. Marys in Guttenberg and then graduated with a teaching degree from Cedar Falls. She taught...
Eileen Mcelroy
Jul 8, 2007
Eileen Francis (Schultz) McElroy age 86, of Guttenberg, IA, died Sunday, July 8, 2007, at the Guttenberg Care Center. She was born the daughter of Frederick and Louise (Rickliff) Schultz on February 16, 1921 in McGregor Iowa Eileen attended and graduated from the Farmersburg High School and was a hostess in the restaurant business for over 30 years. She...
Verdus Schroeder
Jul 7, 2007
Verdus Edward Schroeder was born the son of Edward and Louise (Kahle) Schroeder on September 28, 1929 on the home farm near Guttenberg. He passed away Thursday, June 7, 2007, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Verdi attended the local country school and farmed his entire life. Farming was his great passion. He enjoyed raising livestock especially his sheep. He...
Theresa Clemen
Jul 5, 2007
Survivors include her husband, Donald, 2 sons: James (Tammy) of Dyersville and Robert (Beth) Clemen of Dubuque, one daughter, Jennifer (Ray) Ziel of Luxemburg, 8 grandchildren: Nichole, Rebecca, Kaitlyn, Joseph, Natalie and Logan Clemen and Spencer and Connor Ziel, one sister, Mary Gosen and a brother, John (Deb) Gosen both of Dyersville, 5 sisters-in-law: Clara Mae (Frank) Hoeger, MaryJane...
Genevieve Mcdonald
Jul 4, 2007
Genevieve Gertrude Albang was born March 9, 1914 at the home or her parents John W. and Theresa (Warborg) Albang of rural Dyersville. Gen was the third of five children and attended school in rural Hopkinton. Her grandmother Warbrog lived with the family, and the children learned German as a second language, which Gen could still speak rather fluently...
Alois Oberbroeckling
Jul 1, 2007
Survivors include his 2 daughters: Anita (Don) Manternach of Cascade and Karen (Garey) Salyars of Stanwood, IA., 4 sons: David (Thelma) of New Vienna, Rick (Jane) of Dubuque, Ken (Marge) of Dyersville and Roy (Carolyn) of Worthington, 35 grandchildren, 76 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild, 1 brother, Edwin "Bud"of Dyersville. He was preceded in death by his...
