Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home


Ralph Clemen
Nov 27, 2005
Surviving are 2 daughters: Amy and Trisha Clemen both of Dyersville; 5 sisters: Clara Mae (Frank) Hoeger, Mary Jane Clemen, Jean (Alan) Roling and Betty Clemen all of Dyersville and Diane (Larry) Bockenstedt of Earlville, IA; 2 brothers: Donald (Theresa) Clemen and Loras Clemen all of Dyersville, Iowa, father and mother-in-law, Robert and LaVonne Biermann of Farley, 2 brothers-in-law:...

Dolores English
Nov 27, 2005
Dolores was born November 4, 1925 in Dyersville, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Frances (Engelken) Kruse. She graduated from Xavier High School in 1943 and attended Bayless Business College. Dolores married Robert "Ozzie" English on October 22, 1949 in St. Francis Xavier Church in Dyersville, Iowa. Her life was centered around her family and she was a loving...

John Dirks
Nov 25, 2005
Surviving are his wife, Irene, 2 sons: Colin (Kari) of Coralville, IA and Keith (Jackee) of Center Junction, IA, 5 grandchildren: Ryan Dirks and Alison Dirks of Coralville, IA, and Danelle Dirks (Chris Snyder) of Onslow, IA, Kiel Dirks, and Richelle Dirks, both of Center Junction, 3 sisters-in-law: Beulah Seehusen of Omaha, NE, Marilyn (Don) Meier of Lowden, IA,...

Elnora Kernen
Nov 22, 2005
Survivors include her granddaughter Penny Picray of Monticello, 2 grandsons: Tom (Elizabeth) Picray of Middletown, OH and Jerry (Laurie Kotz) Picray of Farley, IA, a sister Roberta Helgens of Monticello, a son-in-law, Eugene Picray of Monticello, a sister-in-law, Elaine Helgens of Monticello and several great-grandchildren: Christina Picray, John Picray, Sarah Kelly, Evan Picray, Katherine Picray, Nathan and Kent Deutmeyer,...

Julia Clemen
Nov 21, 2005
Surviving is her daughter, Doris Clemen of Dyersville, 2 brothers: Bernard Wiskus of Guttenberg Care Center, formerly of Luxemburg and LaVern Wiskus of Colesburg and many nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her husband Leo, 3 sisters: Rosella Clemen, Theresa Neuhaus and Alvina Pasker; 4 brothers: Gregor, Raymond, Lawrence, Clarence Wiskus. Memorials may be given to...

Verdes Winch
Nov 18, 2005
Verdes "Bumpy" Winch was born the son of Edward and Elsie (Dryer) Winch on July 8, 1934 in Guttenberg Iowa. He died Friday, November 18, 2005, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Bumpy grew up around Guttenberg until he entered the Military where he served our great country for over 30 years. During his military career he received several medals...

Cletus Gotto
Nov 18, 2005
Clete was born Nov. 24, 1923, in Bankston,, Iowa the son of Peter and Catherine (Meyer) Gotto. He married Rosella M Hoefer on May 25, 1949 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farley, Iowa. Together they farmed in the Bankston and Holy Cross areas. He loved his family and enjoyed being outdoors. Clete was a member of the Farley...

Andrew Hostert
Nov 16, 2005
Survivors include 2 daughters: Judy (Dan) Dolan of Waterloo, Iowa, and Mary Jo (Joe) Zaksas of Sarasota, FL; 1 son, Dave Hostert of Worthington, Iowa, 4 grandchildren: Lora (Shane) Sonberg, Steve Dolan, Kristy Dolan and Joe Dolan, a great-granddaughter; Sierra Sonberg, brother-in-law, Don (Mickey) Burlage and sister-in-law, Dorothy Burlage. He is preceded in death by his wife Irene, his...

Viola Schneider
Nov 14, 2005
Survivors include her 4 daughters: Norma (Ted) Klein of Clinton, NJ, Elaine (Daniel) Wessels of Petersburg, IA, Ruth (Bob) Meyer of Kansas City, MO and Marjorie (Ed) Speil of Aitken, MN; 3 sons: Charles (Jean) of Holy Cross, IA, Michael (Jean) of Hershey, PA and Stephan (Michelle) of Lummi, WA; a daughter-in-law, Rhea (Tom) Joice of Broken Arrow, OK,...
Zala Troester
Nov 9, 2005
Zala Mae (Brown) Troester was born the daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Hyde) Brown on December 22, 1907 near Colesburg. She died Wednesday November 9, 2005 at the Riceville Rest Home. Zala graduated from the Colesburg High School in 1927 and taught Friedlein and Dingesville country schools. On October 14, 1930 she was united in marriage with Harold Raemon...

Edgar Vaske
Nov 9, 2005
Survivors include his 3 daughters: Joan Milder of Davenport, IA, Betty (Tom) White of Bernard, IA and Karen (Frank) O'Hara of Omaha, NE; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 sister, Inez Schultz of Dubuque, 1 brother, Raymond Vaske of Dyersville, 3 sisters-in-law: Marie Kronlage of Farley, Mildred Foxen of Earlville and Florence Kelchen of Ryan. He was preceded in death...
Kenneth S Schmelzer
Nov 7, 2005
Kenneth S. Schmelzer was born the son of Henry and Catherine (Egleseder) Schmelzer, October 30, 1922, on the family farm near Garnavillo. He died Monday, November 7, 2005, at Central Community Hospital in Elkader. Kenneth graduated from the Garnavillo High School in 1940, and farmed with his family for many years. He was a member of the Knights of...

Irene Hostert
Nov 7, 2005
Survivors are her husband, Andrew, of Shady Rest Care Center, 2 daughters: Judy (Dan) Dolan of Waterloo, IA and Mary Jo (Joe) Zaksas of Sarasota, FL; 1 son, Dave Hostert of Worthington, IA, 4 grandchildren: Lora (Shane) Sonberg, Steve Dolan, Kristy Dolan and Joe Dolan; a great granddaughter, Sierra Sonberg, a brother, Don (Mickey) Burlage of Worthington and a...

Rita Mrs
Nov 5, 2005
Survivors include her husband Roger of Cascade. 5 daughters; Carol Schimberger and Marlene (Ron) Primrose both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Joan (Larry) Milbach and Charlotte (Al) Osterhaus both of Marion, Iowa, Grace (William) Bohr of Anamosa 1 son; David (Jane) Noel of Lancaster, WI. 11 grandchildren; Jeff and Chad Schimberger Kate (Thad) Ramsey, Joe (Anna) Milbach, Marie and Nick...

John Meder
Nov 1, 2005
John "Jack" F. Meder was born the son of Earl and Josephine (Berns) Meder on November 5, 1925 on the family farm near Mederville. He passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. John moved to Guttenberg at a young age and started working for the fish market at age 9. This is where he...

Judith Klaren
Nov 1, 2005
Survivors include her husband Jim of Worthington, 2 daughters: Julia Klaren of Cedar Rapids and Jill (Shaunesy) Daly of North Liberty, IA; 2 sons: Jonathan Klaren of San Diego, CA and Jay Klaren of Cambridge, MA. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters: Anna Marie Power, Margaret Wulfekuhle and Janice Fischer. Condolences accepted and information at...
John Jackson
Oct 25, 2005
John Robert Jackson was born the son of Meryl and June (Silvest) Jackson Feb. 19, 1956, in Eldora, Iowa. He died Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at Glen Haven Township, Wisconsin. John graduated from Oelwein High School in 1974, and was employed by John Deere Waterloo Works for 28 years. He was a member of UAW and Vice President of...
Gary Friday
Oct 25, 2005
Gary Allen Friday was born the son of Harold and Velda (Wasserfort) Friday, November 27, 1944, in Independence, Iowa. He died Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at Glen Haven Township, Wisconsin. Gary graduated from Jesup High School in 1963, and was a 30-year employee of John Deere Waterloo Works, retiring in 1995. He was a member of UAW and enjoyed...

Irvin Stoffel
Oct 23, 2005
Survivors include 4 sisters-in-law: Dorothy (Ernie) Ellerbach, Florence (Clarence) Kennicker, Irma Schrobilgen and Lucille Brimeyer; 4 brothers-in-law: Richard Tharp, Merlin (Ruth) Leick, Leonard (Elizabeth) Leick and Arnie Leick (special friend Myrna); 27 nieces and nephews and 5 foster grandchildren: Dave (April) Ernzen of Balltown, Beth Ernzen of Holy Cross, Ben, Jessica and Robin Ernzen all of Luxemburg. He was...

Francis Schuster
Oct 21, 2005
Friends may call from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 23, 2005, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a parish scripture service will be held at 5:00 p.m., a Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. and American Legion Post 137 service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30...