Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
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...
Richard Mccollough
Oct 20, 2005
Richard E. "Dick" McCollough, age 66, of Garnavillo, IA, died Thursday, October 20, 2005, at his home in Garnavillo, IA (long illness). Dick was employed by Dubuque John Deere Dubuque Works for 35 years and was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Garnavillo. He was born the son of Chester and Dorothy (Boettcher) McCollough August 8, 1939,...
Lillian F Schultz
Oct 16, 2005
Lillian Frances (Sanders) Schultz, age 66, of Guttenberg, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa and Highland Indiana, was born the daughter of the Charles and Geneva (Dodson) Sanders, November 3, 1938, in Gilmer, Texas. She died Sunday, October 16, 2005, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital following a short illness. On June 13, 1959, Lillian was united in marriage with Alton Schultz at...
Mildred Kramer
Oct 16, 2005
Millie was born October 13, 1925 in Earlville, IA the daughter of Arthur and Minnie (Melchert) Goldsmith. She graduated from the Earlville High School in the Class of 1943 and earned her teaching certificate at the University of Dubuque. Millie began her lifelong passion for teaching at the Plum Creek Country School in the Earlville area. She married Lawrence...
Marie Schneider
Oct 16, 2005
Survivors include her daughter Verna (Merlin) Maiers of Madison, WI, a daughter-in-law, Darlene Schneider of Holy Cross, 8 grandchildren: June Reineke, Jeff Maiers, Jan Kirby, Starla Schneider, Shelly Chapman, Bret Schneider, Lisa Filip and Brenda Schneider; 16 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters: Julia Schlichte of Manchester, Irene Vorwald of New Vienna and Armella Schroeder of Holy Cross; 2 brothers: Leander (Agatha)...
Viola A Borcherding
Oct 15, 2005
Viola Anna Marie (Kregel) Borcherding was the daughter of Fred and Marie (Tuecke) Kregel, July 14, 1916, on the family farm near Osterdock. She died Saturday, October 15, 2005, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Viola received her education locally, farmed with her family and was a homemaker for many years. She enjoyed embroidering, crocheting, cards, and cooking. On July 14,...
Dorothy Tobin
Oct 15, 2005
Dorothy was born October 29, 1916 in Cascade, Iowa, the daughter of George W. and Lillian (Hartness) O'Neil. She married Lester "Mac" Tobin September 22, 1956 in Manchester, Iowa. Dorothy was employed by the Plaza Hotel in Dyersville. She was a member of Xavier Parish, VFW, American Legion and Mercy Hospital Auxiliaries. She was also a lifetime member of...
Mark Krogman
Oct 15, 2005
Mark was born November 1, 1961 in Manchester, Iowa the son of James G. and Beverly Ann (Bartels) Krogman. Mark enjoyed family and the outdoors. He loved watching baseball and playing with remote control big wheeled trucks. Survivors include his parents, Beverly A. Krogman of Monticello and Mr. & Mrs. James Krogman of Worthington, IA. 4 sisters, Dorrie Mitchell...
Minnie Johnson
Oct 10, 2005
Survivors include 3 sons: Harlan (Debbie) Johnson and Harvey (Cyndy) Johnson both of Monticello and Virgil (Judy) Johnson of Worthington; 1 daughter, Ruth Ann (Michael) Less of Atkins, IA; 8 grandchildren: Jolene and Juneau Johnson, "C.J." and Joe'D Johnson, Doug and Deanna Less Kuennen and Melanie Johnson Gallagher and Aaron Johnson; 4 great-grandchildren and 1 step great-grandchildren; 1 sister-in-law,...
Lloyd Takes
Oct 7, 2005
Surviving are 16 children: Joe Takes of Washington, IA, L.J. (Marie) Takes of Monticello, Jean Takes of Countryside, IL, Joan (Dan) Manternach, Loretta (Pat) Beckman, Mary Kay (Ron) Ackermann, all of Monticello, Carolyn (Jerry) Manternach of Anamosa, Darlene (Steve) Wilcox of Monticello, Sally (Jeff) Sawyers of Marshalltown, Tom (Mary) Takes of Cedar Rapids, Alan (Liz) Takes of Cascade, Alice...
Michael James Ries
Oct 6, 2005
Michael James "Rieser" Ries was born the son of Jim and Kay (Walters) Ries on August 30, 1960 in Dubuque. He died Thursday, October 6, 2005, at the University of Iowa Hospitals from injuries sustained in a work accident. Mike graduated from the Guttenberg High School in 1978 and worked as the meat manager at the Guttenberg Grocery Store...
Ralph Recker
Oct 5, 2005
Survivors include his wife, Eileen, 2 daughters: Sandy (Ron) Koelker of Dyersville and Joleen Recker of Dubuque; 4 sons: Doug (Cindy) of Ankeny, IA, Donald (Diana) of Olathe, KS, Phil (MaryKay) and Shawn (Dixie) both of Marion, IA; 13 grandchildren: Nick, Leah and Jenna Koelker, Vaughn, Andre, Nathan and Natasha Recker, Matt and Brianna Recker, Alec and Ava Recker...
Irene Hansel
Oct 2, 2005
Irene M (Bolsinger) Hansel was born the daughter of Frank and Alta (Cole) Bolsinger May 5, 1930 in Graham. She died Sunday, October 2, 2005, at Regional Medical Center in Manchester. Irene graduated from the Colesburg High School in 1948 and was a homemaker for many years. She also utilized her working skills for several jobs throughout her life....
Shirley Degnan
Oct 2, 2005
Shirley Arlene (Schabacker) Degnan was born the daughter of George and Mabel (Aschenbrenner) Schabacker on March 20, 1924 in Ashton Illinois. She died Sunday, October 2, 2005, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. IA Shirley graduated from Wartburg and Upper Iowa and taught elementary for 34 years; 29 of those were in Guttenberg. On September 2, 1950 Shirley was united in...
Donald Klostermann
Oct 2, 2005
Survivors include his wife Roxanne, 1 daughter, Heather and a son Sean both at home, his parents, Alfred J. and Lorraine Klostermann of Dyersville, a brother Tom Klostermann of Dyersville, a sister Joyce (Ron) Peiffer of Marion, Iowa, and father and mother-in-law, Emmett and Dennise Grant of Cascade. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, and a brother...
