Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Bernice Maiers
Mar 26, 2003
Bernice was born on June 16, 1925 in Luxemburg, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Elenora (Maiers) Gaul. She married Vincent Maiers on February 19, 1946 at Luxemburg, Iowa. They farmed in the Holy Cross area until retirement in 1980. She was employed at the Holy Cross School as a substitute cook and in house keeping. Bernice was a...
James Covington
Mar 24, 2003
Survivors include: his wife, Saundra; 2 sons: Michael J. (Kristine) Covington of Monticello, IA and Preston S. (Kimberly) Covington of Denver, CO; 1 daughter Debra J. (David) Nefler of Sioux Falls, SD; 9 grandchildren; 5 Great-grandchildren; mother Laura Thuman of Cascade, IA and stepfather Louis Thuman of Scotch Grove, IA; 2 brothers: Richard L. (Lila) Covington of Monticello, IA...
Werner Bendixen
Mar 22, 2003
Survivors include his wife Joan. Two daughters, Gina (Troy) Ludovissy of N. Buena Vista and Tracy (Abe Stoner) Kane of North English, IA and one son, Werner (Ben) III of Holy Cross, Iowa. Six grandchildren, Eric, Jessica, Lee, Jeffery, Stephanie and Joe which he loved dearly. Also surviving are six sisters, Helen Fall and Chrystal (Steve) Klatt both of...
Luverne Mormann
Mar 18, 2003
LuVerne was born on May 23, 1918 in Petersburg, Iowa, the son of Ben and Louise Kercoff Mormann. He married Catherine Lucille Hansel on January 5, 1943 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Earlville, Iowa. He worked for the Illinois Central Railroad for 20 years, Farm Service until his retirement in 1981. He was a volunteer fireman in Earlville...
Loretta Becker
Mar 15, 2003
Loretta was born on September 7, 1909, in Dyersville, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph H. and Catherine (Goerdt) Becker. Loretta was a homemaker and housekeeper for her two brothers, Lorenz and Herbert Becker, on the family farm. Surviving is a brother, Herbert Becker of Dyersville, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers: Reynold,...
Alphonse Kramer
Mar 15, 2003
Surviving are his wife, Irene, a son, David J.A. (Janice) Kramer of Dyersville, 3 grandchildren: Diane (Dale) Hefel of Farley, Darrell Kramer (and his fiancé, Sally Scherrman) of Dyersville and Janet (Mark) Stelken of Dyersville, 5 great grandchildren: Andy, Jenna and Madison Stelken, Danielle and Dina Hefel, 2 step great grandchildren, Claire and Eva, 1 brother, Charles (Mary) Kramer...
Irene Tobin
Mar 15, 2003
Survivors include two daughters, Elaine (Dave) Hunt of Dubuque and Jayne (Dave) Douglas of Waterford, CT; one son, William (Joan) Tobin of Plymouth, MN; ten grandchildren, Kim (Jimmy) Reid; Sue (Paul) Pfohl; Jason (Beth) Hunt; Tara, Mike, Torrey and Matt Tobin; Chris, Kate and Connor Douglas; five great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie (Francis) McDermott of Dubuque,...
Rosella Mrs
Mar 14, 2003
Mrs. Gotto was born August 8, 1921 in Farley, Iowa, the daughter of Chris and Mary (Schmitt) Hoefer. She married Cletus Gotto on May 25, 1949 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farley, Iowa. She graduated from St. Joseph High School. Rosella loved gardening, baking and quilting. She was a member of the Holy Cross Altar and Rosary Society...
David Engler
Mar 7, 2003
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine, a daughter, Beverly (Vince) Folkedahl of Iowa City, IA, 2 grandchildren: David (Kari) Folkedahl of Iowa City, IA and Elizabeth (Daniel) Guza of Arlington Heights, IL, 3 great grandchildren, Vincent and Gabriel Folkedahl and David Guza, 2 step-great grandchildren: Alexa and Luke Pietan of Iowa City, 3 sisters: Sr. Mary E. Engler, OSF and...
Francis Ahlers
Mar 5, 2003
Prete was born June 18, 1914, in New Vienna, IA the son of John and Magdalen (Burlage) Ahlers. He served his country in the Army during WWII. He owned and operated the General Store in New Vienna retiring in the 70s.Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Francis was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers: Eugene, Elmer, Irvin,...
James Brunkan
Mar 4, 2003
SAND SPRINGS, IOWA James A. Brunkan, age 84, and his wife, Bernice R. Brunkan, age 80, of Dyersville, Iowa, formerly of Sand Springs, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Friends may call from 2 -8:00 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2003, at the Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a Knights of...
Bernice Brunkan
Mar 4, 2003
SAND SPRINGS, IOWA James A. Brunkan, age 84, and his wife, Bernice R. Brunkan, age 80, of Dyersville, Iowa, formerly of Sand Springs, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Friends may call from 2 -8:00 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2003, at the Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a Knights of...
Wilma Bertling-Miller
Mar 3, 2003
Surviving are 2 daughters: Mary Lee (Vernon) Demmer of Dubuque, IA and Carol (Richard) Ostwinkle of Farley, IA; 1 sister, Ruth Lawlor of Chicago, IL; 29 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter and several step children. 2 daughters-in-law; Christina and Anita Bertling and a sister-in-law, Angela Callahan of Galena, IL. Wilma was born on February 12, 1913, daughter...
Marcella Recker
Feb 26, 2003
Mrs. Recker was born February 13, 1914 near Bankston the daughter of William and Anna (Louetsch) Conrad. She was raised and educated in the area attending St. Clements Catholic School. Marcella was united in marriage to John L. Recker on September 21, 1936 at St. Clements Catholic Church in Bankston, IA. Together they farmed southwest of Dyersville until their...
Thomas Wilgenbusch
Feb 25, 2003
Survivors include: His wife, Rita; of Monticello; 2 Sons: Don (Jo Ann) Wilgenbusch of Davenport, IA, and John (Diane) Wilgenbusch of Saginaw, MI; 1 Daughter: Joyce Dougan of Plains, MT; 1 Stepson Leo (Rosanne) Heid of Worthington, IA; 2 Stepdaughters: Jane (Gerald) Jesenovec of Farley, IA and Mary Beth (Bruce) Clark of Monticello, IA; 8 Sisters, Viola Trumm of...
Margaret Mcdermott
Feb 24, 2003
Survivors include 2 daughters: Ruth (Mike) McGuiness of Hayward, WI and Dolores (Roger) Reddan of Bloomington, MN; one son, Michael (Sally) McDermott of Brandon, FL; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, on October 5, 1989; 1 son, Robert McDermott on March 3, 1939, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Peg was born...
Lucille Recker
Feb 23, 2003
Lucille is survived by a son, Donald (Ginny) Ricken of Rockford, IL; 4 daughters: Sr. Doris Recker, OSF, of Midlothian, IL, Edith (Dave) Risley of Campbell, MO, Phyllis (Ron) Burget of Ankeny, IA and Ellen (Brian) Desbiens of Omemee, Ontario, Canada; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and a sister, Dorothy Laban, of Worthington, IA. She was preceded in...
Mary Bierl
Feb 19, 2003
Mary was born on December 2, 1903 in Templeton, Iowa, the daughter of John and Gertrude (Fox) Horbach. Mary and her husband owned and operated the Gamble Hardware and Furniture Store in Dyersville. She moved to Venice in 1965 where is made her home until her death. She was a member of the Epiphany Cathedral in Venice. She is...
Paul Schramm
Feb 17, 2003
Paul was born February 16, 1923, in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Catherine (Fisher) Schramm. Paul and Mary Jeanne Voels were married in Dubuque, IA on June 12, 1948. Paul was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jeanne; 5 sons: Father Mark Schramm, SVD, of Chicago, IL, Paul (Suzanne) Schramm of...
Regina Fangmann
Feb 15, 2003
Mrs. Fangmann was born August 17, 1903 in New Vienna, Iowa the daughter of Albert and Catherine (Erdmann) Pasker. She married Frank Fangmann May 3, 1937 in St. Boniface Catholic Church. She was a homemaker her entire life and enjoyed quilting and crocheting. Regina was a member of St. Boniface Parish. Survivors include two daughters, Agnes (Alan) Scannell of...
