Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
Doris A. Langel
Mar 4, 2026
DYERSVILLE, IOWA
Doris A. Langel, 87, of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Grand Meadows in Dubuque, Iowa.
Visitation will be held 2-7 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 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 at 10:30 a.m. on...
Brayden J. Bagge
Mar 3, 2026
DYERSVILLE, IOWA
Our "Little Giant”, Brayden James Bagge, was born sleeping on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
He was and will forever be loved by so many.
While we never will see Brayden grow up, show cattle or sheep at the fair, play sports, or get the opportunity to play with his big sister, he has made an impact on our hearts forever. From...
Roger D. Butz
Mar 2, 2026
GUTTENBERG, IOWA
Roger Dean Butz, age 89, of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.
Roger was born on February 4, 1937, in Ridgeway, Iowa, to Morris and Edith Butz (Ellingson). Raised in the community where he was born, he carried with him the strong values of hard work, humility and devotion to...
Gene R. Kruse
Feb 26, 2026
COLESBURG, IOWA
Gene R. Kruse, 79, of Colesburg, passed away peacefully at his home on February 26, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s Plus.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 3-6 p.m. at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026, at SS. Peter...
Esther L. Werges
Feb 23, 2026
MONONA, IOWA
Esther Louise Werges, 90, of Monona, formerly of Garnavillo, Iowa passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Waukon, surrounded by her loving family.
Esther was born on April 15, 1935, in Osterdock, Iowa, to Henry and Hilda (Borcherding) Brase. She had a loving childhood, growing up learning life skills and hard work. After graduating, she met...
Patrick A. Steger
Feb 19, 2026
COLESBURG, IOWA
Patrick A. Steger, 83, of Colesburg, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Strawberry Point Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point surrounded by his family.
Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at St. Patrick Parish Hall in Colesburg, Iowa. Visitation will continue from 9 – 10 a.m. at the parish hall...
Wayne (Fritz) E. Conrad
Feb 17, 2026
DYERSVILLE, IOWA
Wayne (Fritz) E. Conrad, 89, of Dyersville and formerly of North Buena Vista, Iowa, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Stonehill Health Center in Dubuque, Iowa surrounded by the love and support of his family.
A private service will be held to honor the beloved memory of Fritz.
Fritz was born on July 13, 1936, in Dubuque, Iowa, son...
Jean H. Tegeler
Feb 16, 2026
NORWALK, IOWA
Jean H. Tegeler, 90, of Norwalk, Iowa, formerly of Dyersville, Iowa passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Services will be held at a later date.
Jean was born on October 8th, 1935, in Worthington, Iowa to Joseph and Mary (Heiring) Tegeler. After high school, Jean served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in California. He married Ann...
John L. Meyer
Feb 15, 2026
DYERSVILLE, IOWA
John L. Meyer, 63, of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his home.
Visitation will be held from 1 – 8 p.m. on Friday, February 20 , 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 at 10:30...
Susan D. Wright
Feb 13, 2026
MONTICELLO, IOWA
Susan D. Wright, 75, of Scotch Grove, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at the same home she was born and raised on.
A private graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello, Iowa.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Susan was born March 24, 1950, in Monticello, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy...
Jean A. Von Handorf
Feb 12, 2026
COLESBURG, IOWA
Jean Ann (Cox) Von Handorf, 84, of Colesburg, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Jean was born to Frank and Florence Cox in Volga, Iowa, on January 29, 1942. She attended Volga High School and graduated with the class of 1959. After graduating, Jean worked at Black’s Department Store in Waterloo, Iowa.
Growing...
James R. Klaes
Feb 10, 2026
GUTTENBERG, IOWA
“Our Little Buddy”, James Robert Klaes, was welcomed into his Savior’s arms before we could hold him in ours. For a lifetime, he will be loved. Born on February 10, 2026, James left footprints on our hearts that will never fade. Though we will never watch him grow, James will always be a part of our story; he has...
Shirley J. Lake
Feb 10, 2026
DYERSVILLE, IOWA
Shirley J. Lake, 99, of Dyersville, formerly of Holy Cross, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dyersville, Iowa, with the comfort of knowing how deeply she was loved — with many family members being able to be by her side in her final days.
Visitation will be held 2 – 7 p.m. on Monday,...
Francis J. Vonderhaar
Feb 7, 2026
NEW VIENNA, IOWA
Francis J. “Yogi” Vonderhaar, 92, of New Vienna, Iowa passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Monticello Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Monticello, Iowa.
Francis was born on June 26, 1933, son of Albin and Agnes (Schwers) Vonderhaar of New Vienna. He graduated from St. Boniface High School in New Vienna and enlisted in the US Army. He proudly...
Bernadette F. Schumann
Feb 4, 2026
INDEPENDENCE, IOWA
Bernadette F. Schumann, 82, of Independence, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at St. John’s The Evangelist Catholic Church in Independence. Rosary will be held at 10 a.m. Mass will commence at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow...
Steven J. Offermann
Feb 3, 2026
DYERSVILLE, IOWA
Steven J. Offermann, 62, of Urbandale, Iowa and formerly of Dyersville, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, surrounded by family, after a long battle and courageous fight to beat cancer.
Visitation will be held 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. on Sunday February 8, 2026, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. Prayer service will be held at 3:30 p.m.
Burial will be...
Ed R. Bildstein
Jan 31, 2026
PETERSBURG, IOWA
Edward R. Bildstein, 80, of Petersburg, Iowa, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
Visitation will be held from 3 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa where a military service will commence at 7 p.m.
Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February...
Lucille L. Maiers
Jan 30, 2026
HOLY CROSS, IOWA
Lucille L. Maiers, 104, of Dyersville, IA and formerly of Holy Cross, IA passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at MercyOne Senior Care.
Visitation will be held from 9 – 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Holy Cross, IA. Funeral Services to follow at 11 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery....
Paul N. Talsma
Jan 29, 2026
GUTTENBERG, IOWA
Paul N. Talsma, resident of Guttenberg, Iowa peacefully passed on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Paul entered this world on Easter Sunday, April 13, 1941, surrounded by love with little to no fanfare. He chose to depart this world in the same manner. He had a love of nature, sailing, music and family. Adventurous at heart, he spent his early years...
Richard F. Newbern
Jan 25, 2026
GUTTENBERG, IOWA
Richard F. Newbern, 89, of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Unity Point Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 9 – 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa. Memorial service will commence at 10 a.m. with Rev. Mike Ashman officiating. Interment of the cremated...
