Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home

Larry J. Bell
May 31, 2026
DYERSVILLE, IOWA
Larry J. Bell, 74, of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 31, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Visitation will be held 2 – 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. Visitation will continue from 9 – 10 a.m. at the funeral home prior to funeral services.
Funeral Services will be held...
Dorothy A. Norton
May 27, 2026
MONTICELLO, IOWA
Dorothy A. Norton, 78, of Monticello, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Monticello Nursing and Rehab with her loved ones by her side.
Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Monticello, Iowa. Funeral Services will commence at 11 a.m. with inurnment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello....
Allen J. "Drifty" Recker
May 21, 2026
DYERSVILLE, IOWA
Allen J. “Drifty” Recker, 68, of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at home surrounded by his loved ones.
Visitation will be held 2 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. Visitation will continue from 9 – 10 a.m. at the funeral home prior to funeral services.
Funeral Services will be held...
Alan F. Goerdt
May 20, 2026
DYERSVILLE, IOWA
Alan Francis Goerdt, 75, of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Bickford of Marion in Marion, Iowa.
Alan was born on October 30, 1950, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota son of Al and Harriet (Koopman) Goerdt. He married Lori Poock December 26, 2000, in Jamaica.
He Graduated 1968 from Beckman High School where he played in a rock band...
Howard J. Hubbell
May 18, 2026
GUTTENBERG, IOWA
Howard J. Hubbell, 78, of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Visitation will be held 4 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, Iowa. Visitation will continue from 9 – 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church prior to funeral services.
Funeral Services will...
Neal S. Christianson
May 14, 2026
GARNAVILLO, IOWA
Neal Steven Christianson, 49, of Garnavillo, Iowa passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo. Visitation will continue at St. Peter Lutheran Church from 9 - 10 a.m. prior to...
Duane H. Willenbring
May 10, 2026
LUXEMBURG, IOWA
Duane H. Willenbring, 81, of Luxemburg, Iowa, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque.
Visitation will be held 9 – 11 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Luxemburg, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. with burial following in the church cemetery. Rev. Tyler Raymond will officiate.
Duane was...
Thomas E. Wilhelm
May 10, 2026
DYERSVILLE, IOWA
Thomas E. Wilhelm, 81, of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held 2 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa where a military service will be held at 7 p.m. accorded by American Legion Post #137. Visitation will continue from...
Ardella M. Steffen
May 4, 2026
NEW VIENNA, IOWA
Ardella M. Steffen, 98, of New Vienna, Iowa, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at MercyOne Senior Care in Dyersville, Iowa.
Visitation will be held 8 – 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in New Vienna, Iowa.
Funeral Services will follow at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery...
Roger W. Kuehl
Apr 30, 2026
GARNAVILLO, IOWA
Roger William Kuehl, age 89, of Garnavillo, passed away peacefully at Guttenberg Care Center on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Roger was born on March 1, 1937, in Elkader, Iowa, the son of Edward V. and Phyllis (Wikan) Kuehl
Roger graduated from Central High School in Elkader with the class of 1955. Roger entered the United States Army and served from 1959...
Lynne A. Engler
Apr 28, 2026
WORTHINGTON, IOWA
Lynne A. Engler, 71, of Worthington, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at NorthBrook Manor in Cedar Rapids with family members by her side.
Visitation will be held 9 – 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Worthington, Iowa.
Funeral Services will follow at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church with burial in the...
Jerry L. Thompson
Apr 27, 2026
HOPKINTON, IOWA
F***, I’m Dead
Jerry L. Thompson, 52, of Hopkinton, Iowa, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at home surrounded by his loved ones. As a selfless man, he passed 18 minutes past his 29th anniversary.
A celebration of life will be held in the beloved memory of Jerry on May 9th from 12:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Jerry was born on July...
Bob Lurell Behrend
Apr 26, 2026
GUTTENBERG, IOWA
Bob Lurell Behrend was born the son of Francis and Ida Mae (Heins) Behrend on July 25, 1948, in Guttenberg, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg. Bob passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
Visitation will be held 4 – 7 p.m. Sunday, May...
James R. Hoeger
Apr 26, 2026
FARMERSBURG, IOWA
James Ronald Hoeger, age 75, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his home in Farmersburg.
Jim was born on August 28, 1950, to Vincent and Inez (Brunsman) Hoeger. He graduated from Garnavillo High School and enlisted in the US Army. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran serving his country. He worked the family farm for several years before helping...
Hermie E. Schroeder
Apr 25, 2026
GARBER, IOWA
Hermie Ervin Schroeder, 86, of Garber, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held 3 – 8 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, Iowa. Visitation will continue from 10 – 11 a.m. at St. John’s Congregational Church in Garber prior to funeral services.
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Jeffrey M. Jacobs
Apr 23, 2026
ELKADER, IOWA
Jeffrey Myron “Jake” Jacobs, 66 of Elkader, Iowa, formerly of DeWitt, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at home with his loving wife, Cheryl, by his side. Jeff was diagnosed with Stage IV Renal Cell Carcinoma in 2023. Throughout his journey, he carried the mindset of “it is what it is” and “everything will work out.” He...
Sharon K. Scott
Apr 20, 2026
MONTICELLO, IOWA
Sharon Kaye Scott, 82, ran into heaven and into Jesus’ waiting embrace on April 20, 2026. She is joyously celebrating her new eternal life with her Savior and all her beloved family and friends who crossed over before her and welcomed her into heaven. It’s not goodbye - it’s see you later.
Her legacy of love and strength will carry...
Alexzander H. Foster
Apr 17, 2026
MONTICELLO, IOWA
Alexzander H. Foster, 20 of Monticello, Iowa passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa, Iowa.
Visitation will be held 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Monticello. Memorial service will commence at 10 a.m.
Alex was born November 18, 2005, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Jerame and...
David J. Schuster
Apr 13, 2026
DYERSVILLE, IOWA
David J. Schuster, 73, of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dyersville.
Visitation will be held 3 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa where the Dyersville Fire Department will attend at 6:30 p.m. and Knights of Columbus Rosary Service at 7 p.m. Visitation will...
Ronald L. Hefel
Apr 3, 2026
SHERRILL, IOWA
Ronald Lee Hefel, 66, of Sherrill, Iowa, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 8 – 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Parish Center in North Buena Vista, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with inurnment...



