Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Ralph Kluesner
Aug 21, 2003
Survivors include four sisters, Helen Reardon of Chippewa Falls, WI, Sister Marian Kluesner, F.S.P.A. of El Paso, TX, Jean Kluesner of New Vienna, IA, and Elizabeth (Leonard) Leick of Epworth, IA; one brother, Robert (Bridget) Kluesner of Roseville, MN; Special Friend, Mary Althoff of Marion, IA, one sister-in-law, Mary Jane Kluesner of Dyersville, IA. And a number of nieces...
Rose Holub
Aug 17, 2003
Rose was born on August 11, 1906 in the family home in Linn County the daughter of Wesley & Mary Pisarik Lawrence. She married Raymond Holub who preceded her in death in 1941, then she later married Harry Holub in 1947, he preceded her in death in 1997. She and her husband farmed in the Prairieburg community until their...
Ronald Theisen
Aug 10, 2003
Survivors include his parents, Jim and Shirley Theisen of Holy Cross, IA, one brother, Ken (Cyndi) Theisen of Holy Cross, IA; three sisters: Patty (Pat) Steffen of Luxemburg, IA, Nancy (Joe) Oberbroeckling of Asbury, IA, Karen (Lynn) Ludovissy of North Buena Vista, IA; five nephews, Kyle, Keith, Ben, Zach and Jake; and four nieces, Christie, Amber, Hanna and Emma....
Richard Benke
Aug 7, 2003
Survivors include his wife: Ruth Ann, 1 daughter, Rebecca Easterling of Cascade and her fiancé John Hoist of Dubuque; 2 sons: Russell (Denise) Benke of Onslow, Iowa and Rodney (Maria) Benke of Severn, MD. His mother, Nellie Benke, of Shady Rest Care Center, Cascade, 1 grandson: Richard Easterling of Cascade, 2 brothers: Ronald Benke and fiancé Linda Kremer of...
M. O'Rourke
Jul 27, 2003
Marjorie was born on April 20, 1926, the daughter of Michael A. & Mary R. (Brady) O'Rourke. She worked for many years at the Harnisch-Feger Company in Cedar Rapids as a traffic supervisor. She was a member of the Cedar Rapids-Marion Transportation Club and the V.F.W Auxiliary. She is survived by four sisters Claire Gesie, Dorothy Clement and Jennie...
Verna Willenbring
Jul 27, 2003
Survivors include her husband, Lawrence, 3 daughters: Marjean Rausch and Diane (Glenn) Lichti, both of Dubuque, and Karen (Bruce) Knipper of Delhi; 2 sons: Steve (Marge) Willenbring and Mark (Marilyn) Willenbring, both of Dyersville; 11 grandchildren: Cherie Willenbring, Lisa (Brian) Johnson, Jenny (Jayme) Wulfekuhle, Scott, Rick, and Terry Rausch, Matt, Josh and Bethany Lichti, Eric and Travis Knipper; 1...
Arthur Phillips
Jul 22, 2003
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; 3 daughters: Mary Lou Schulte of Dubuque, IA, Janet and Diann Phillips, both of Kansas City, MO; 2 sons: Larry (Jan) Phillips of New Vienna and Loras (Melanie) Phillips of Dyersville; 2 brothers: Fr. Walter Phillips of Ogalala, NE and Lyle (Peggy) Phillips of Kansas City, MO; 3 sisters: Zita (Melvin) Bergman of Seneca,...
Florence Toebber
Jul 12, 2003
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Carol (Lou) Peterhans of Batavia, IL; 4 granddaughters: Megan (fiancé Brian Mulherin) of Elmhurst, IL, Emily, Katie and Sarah of Batavia, IL; 1 sister, Geraldine O'Connell, of Mesa, AZ and many nieces and nephews. Florence was preceded in death by her husband William F. Toebber on Aug 13, 1963, her parents, 5 brothers: William,...
Dora Jaeger
Jul 9, 2003
Survivors include one sister, Marcella Kramer of Stonehill Care Center, Dubuque, Iowa, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Lawrence, Sylverious, Emil, and three sisters: Mildred Rausch, Lorene Engler and Salome Gudenkauf. Dora was born on June 10, 1900 in Worthington, Iowa, the daughter of John S. and Elizabeth (Mairose) Jaeger. She was...
Allen Hageman
Jul 9, 2003
Allen is survived by his mother, Grace, of Monticello; three sisters: Doris (Doug) Albaugh of Mechanicsville, Elaine (Dave) Nelson and Ann (Mike) Mohnsen both of Cedar Rapids; four brothers: Charles (Donita) Hageman of Monticello, Dennis (Dottie) Hageman of DeWitt, Roger (Denise) Hageman of Cedar Rapids and Brian (Whitney Cowing) Hageman of Oakland, CA; many nieces and nephews. He was...
Ardella Helle
Jun 23, 2003
Survivors include three daughters: Wilma (Dale) Mensen of Dyersville, IA, Shirley (Leonard) Thein of Garnavillo, IA, JoAnn (Jerry) Cox of Champaign, IL; four sons: Louis (Betty) Helle of Cedar Rapids, IA, David (Leslee) Helle of Dyersville, IA, Joe (Peggy) Helle and Wayne (Kathy) Helle both of Garnavillo, IA; 2 sisters-in-law, Joan Helle of Dubuque and Frances Helle of Edgewood,...
Howard Wedewer
Jun 20, 2003
Howard was born on November 28, 1926 at New Vienna, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Clara (Bildstein) Wedewer. He was united in marriage to Darlene E. Kern on August 16, 1950 in Dyersville, Iowa. He served in the Korean War for 2 years, and he farmed from 1952-1979 in the New Vienna area. He was a member of...
Jimmy Wessels
Jun 11, 2003
Surviving are his wife, Emma; 3 daughters: Gayle (Dean) Erschen of Zimmerman, MN, Gwenn (John) Evers and Gloria Knepper of Dyersville, IA; 6 grandchildren: Karmen (Steve) Wilhelm of Marion, IA, Kourtney (Brent) Carlson of West Des Moines, IA, Kurt Kramer of Dyersville, IA, Nathan Knepper of Ottumwa, IA, Emily Knepper of Des Moines, IA, and Melanie Knepper of Cedar...
Paul Diers
Jun 10, 2003
COLESBURG, IOWA Paul A. Diers, 79, of Colesburg, Iowa died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center, Dyersville, due to complications of diabetes. Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at the Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a parish scripture service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friends may also call after...
Linda Rausch
May 30, 2003
Survivors include her husband, Loras; two sons, Bob (Michelle) of Dyersville, IA, Darin (Amy) of Earlville, IA; one daughter, Tina (Shawn) Engelken of New Vienna, IA; four grandchildren, Spencer and Ashley Engelken, Grant and Megan Rausch; her parents, Joseph and Germaine Schlichte of Dyersville, IA; one sister, Lois (Roger) Klostermann of Dyersville, IA and one brother, Marv (Mary) Schlichte...
Martha Black
May 24, 2003
She is survived by 2 sons: Keith (Lynn) Black of Cedar Rapids, IA and John (Patricia) Black of Monticello, IA; 4 grandchildren: Craig (Amy) Black and Bonnie Black, Maria and Carlos Black; 2 great grandchildren: Alex and Emily Black. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen, and a sister, Charlotte Black. Martha was born April 21, 1916,...
Vernon Doden
May 18, 2003
Vernon was born on March 12, 1924, in Monticello to Rhinehart and Katherine E (Hayen) Doden. Vernon was a lifelong resident of Monticello. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthew Lutheran Church and received his formal education in the Monticello Schools. After completing school in Des Moines to be an airplane mechanic, he enlisted in the U.S. Army...
Irma Kennicker
May 15, 2003
Survivors include 2 daughters: Kathy R. (Terry) Steffen of Holy Cross and Janet P. (James) Reuter of Zwingle; 2 sons: John F. (Linda) Kennicker and Joseph A. Kennicker, both of Holy Cross, IA; 10 grandchildren: Eric, Todd, April, Tracy (fiancé Jeremy Burds) and Tammy Steffen, Nick and Emily Kennicker, Adam, Andrew and Kristin Reuter; a sister, Rosemary Woodhouse. She...
John Ramler
May 11, 2003
John was born on November 11, 1958 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Edmund A. and Helen (Esch) Ramler. He married Rhonda Birkett on October 16, 1982 in Cuba City, WI. John was a mechanic at the Ramler Amoco Service Station in Luxemburg. He was a very talented woodworker. He was trusted by everyone and always willing to lend...
William Domeyer
May 3, 2003
Survivors include his wife, Rita, of Petersburg, Iowa; five daughters: Nancy (Charlie) Velasquez of Muscatine, IA, Jane (Richard) Harders of Stewartville, MN, Julie (Jerome) Riniker of Luxemburg, IA, Susie (Bob) Salow of Earlville, IA and Tamara Domeyer (Peter Vaske) of Marion, IA; four sons: Rick (Karen) Domeyer of Petersburg, IA, Gary (Jean) Domeyer and Ron (Ann) Domeyer of Earlville,...
