Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Timothy Meier
Aug 26, 2007
Survivors include his children, Krista of Cedar Rapids, Michael of Cedar Rapids, and Robert of Tanzania, Africa, his father, Robert (Linda) Meier of Cuyahoga Falls, OH., his mother, Roxann (Daniel) Moyer of Marshalltown, one step-brother, Austin Kness (fiancée Ingrid Keller) of Bloomington, IN, one sister, Anne Meier of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, and his grandmother, Pearl Meier, of Dyersville, IA....
James P Mclane
Aug 25, 2007
James P. "Jimmy" McLane was born the son of Loraine and Clarissa (Wille) McLane, February 18, 1957, in Guttenberg. He died Saturday, August 25, 2007, near Clayton, following a motorcycle accident. Jim graduated from the Garnavillo High School in 1975, and attended Kirkwood Community College. He worked as an auto mechanic and welder, and was a member of the...
Lavern Fortmann
Aug 12, 2007
Survivors include his daughter, Brenda (fiancé Chris Williams) Fortmann of Farley, 4 sisters: Bernice (Jerome) Trenkamp of Worthington, Alice (Clarence) Weber of Bernard, Dorothy (John) Bittner of Guttenberg and Mary Ann Oberfoell of Monticello, 2 brothers: Ralph and Ronald (Phyllis) Fortmann, both of Dyersville, and Brenda's mother, Marcia. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law,...
Edward Ament
Aug 11, 2007
Survivors include his wife, Jacci, 2 daughters: Chris (John) Kertels of Dyersville and Angie (Jared) Wolfe of Dubuque, 2 granchildren: Alexandra and Olivia Kertels, one sister-in-law, Pat (Loras) Vaske of Hendersonville, TN, his biological mother, Geneva "Nin" (Gene) Madsen of Big Fork, MN, biological sisters: Gloria Madsen, Gayle (Danny) Johnson, Gwen (Ole) Olsen and Geri (Larry) Gustavson. He was...
Bernice Scheffert
Aug 10, 2007
Bernice Mary (Matt) Scheffert was born the daughter of Albert and Wilhelmina (Meyer) Matt on March 11, 1915 on the family farm near Garber. She passed away Friday, August 10, 2007, at her home in rural Garber. Bernice attended the local country school and was a homemaker for many years. On May 2, 1939 she was united in marriage...
Lyle James
Aug 8, 2007
Lyle is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Margaret; three sons, Brian (Jody) of Monticello and grandchildren, Cameron, Dylan, and Mariah; Chris (Lisa) of Iowa City, and grandchildren Alec and Shannon; and Nick (Karen) of Lodi, Wisconsin, and grandson, Bryce; sister Marilynn (Dave) Etzel of Marion, sister-in-law Ann (William) Aitchison of Monticello, and many nieces and nephews....
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...
