Local Obituaries for Morris Funeral Home
John H. Derga
Apr 5, 2021
WORTHINGTON, IOWA John H. Derga, 82, of Worthington, Iowa passed away Monday, April 5, 2021. Visitation will be held 3-8 p.m., Monday, April 12 , 2021, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville. Visitation will continue from 8:45-9:45 a.m., Tuesday, at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services. Masks are required. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...
Merlin J. Leick
Apr 1, 2021
LUXEMBURG, IOWA Merlin J. Leick, 89, of Luxemburg, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021, at home. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Friday, April 9, 2021, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Luxemburg. Cards and letters may be mailed to the family in care of Kramer Funeral Home, 750 12th Ave SW, Dyersville, IA 52040. Please...
David C. Merfeld
Mar 28, 2021
MONTICELLO, IOWA David C. “Merf,” Merfeld, 64 of Monticello, Iowa passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello. Visitation will continue from 9:30-10:30 at Kramer Funeral Home prior to funeral services. A Mass of Christian...
Robert 'Bob' Hoffmann
Mar 27, 2021
Obituary Robert Francis Hoffmann, age 91, of Guttenberg, IA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 17, 1929 in Earlville, IA, the son of Leo and Dorothy Hoffmann. Robert grew up in the Manchester area where he received his education from the Milo #7 Country School. 1st Corinthians 7:17 states Let...
Eunice Mae Zearley
Mar 26, 2021
Obituary Eunice Mae Zearley, age 98, of Guttenberg, IA, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021, at the Guttenberg Care Center. Eunice was born on November 22, 1922 to Raymond and Pearl (Henry) Zearley. Eunice grew up in the Garber/Elkport area where she graduated from the Elkport High School with the class of 1941. Along with her two...
Sharon Ann Berns
Mar 25, 2021
Obituary Sharon Berns passed away peacefully on March 25, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born August 6, 1950 to Francis and Ruth (Ferguson) Moreland and grew up in Marquette, Iowa. Growing up, she was a Rainbow Girl in the Methodist Church and graduated from Mar-Mac High School. On June 20, 1970, she married Theodore (Ted)...
Cynthia S. Klein
Mar 25, 2021
Cynthia "Cyd" S. Klein, 67, of Sherrill Iowa, passed away March 25, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. Funeral Arrangements are pending.
Kim Joseph Evers
Mar 25, 2021
DELAWARE, IOWA Kim J. Evers, 56, of Delaware, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, at Aurora Hospital in West Allis, Wisconsin. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. Cards may be sent to the family in care of Kramer Funeral Home, 750 – 12th Ave SW, Dyersville, Iowa 52040. Kim was born August 4, 1964,...
Gwen A. Benn-Schmitt
Mar 24, 2021
Heaven gained an angel when Gwen A. Benn-Schmitt, 70, returned to the Lord on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque. Visitation will be held from 2 – 8 pm Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville. Masks will be required and social distancing should be observed. Visitation will continue Monday from 9...
Patricia Niehaus
Mar 21, 2021
Obituary Patricia Niehaus, age 89, of Guttenberg, IA, died Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Guttenberg Care Center. She was born the daughter of George and Pearl (Chettinger) Auer on October 11, 1931 in Garnavillo, Iowa. Pat attended 10 years of her education at St. Josephs Catholic School but then transferred and graduated from the Garnavillo High School and then,...
Steven P. Kraus
Mar 21, 2021
MONTICELLO, IOWA Steven Paul Kraus, 69, of Monticello, Iowa, passed away at home surrounded by his family Sunday, March 21, 2021, after a two year battle with cancer. A private family graveside service will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello, Iowa. Steve was born February 19, 1952 in Monticello, Iowa the son of Victor...
Richard G. Gaul
Mar 19, 2021
LUXEMBURG, IOWA Rev. Richard G. Gaul, 78, of Guttenberg, formerly of Luxemburg, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at Stonehill Care Center, Dubuque. Visitation will be held 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2021, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to...
Shirley Ann Kann
Mar 15, 2021
Obituary Shirley Ann Kann, age 91, of Guttenberg, IA, died Monday, March 15, 2021, at the Guttenberg Care Center. She was born in McGregor IA on January 13, 1930, the daughter of Walter and Dora (Eberhart) Boyce. Shirley attended school in McGregor until the age of 9 when her father took a job with the Milwaukee Railroad and moved...
Barbara Mohning
Mar 10, 2021
Obituary Barbara Jeanne Mohning age 88 of Garnavillo, IA. Came to join her heavenly Father on March 10, 2021, at the Elkader Care Center. Barbara was born on January 31, 1933, in Elkader, Iowa the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Dueringer) Burlingame, the youngest of 7 children. Barbara received her education and graduated from the St. Josephs Catholic School...
Arnold Louis Allamand
Mar 8, 2021
SCOTCH GROVE, IOWA Arnold L. “Arnie” Allamand, 73, of Scotch Grove, Iowa, passed away March 8, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center, Iowa City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, March 12, 2021 at St. Patrick in Anamosa, Iowa with Rev. Nick March officiating. Military honors to follow mass accorded by American Legion Post # 13....
Bertha 'Bert' Behrend
Mar 4, 2021
Obituary Bertha "Bert" Behrend finally died on March 4, 2021 after an in-depth argument with ALS. She was at home surrounded by those who she loved the most. Born Bertha Claire Cole on August 2, 1966 in Laramie, Wyoming to Harry and Dorothy Cole, she quickly became the favorite sister of Ellen and Earl. Bert grew up as a...
Eldoris Marie Borcherding
Mar 4, 2021
Obituary Eldoris Marie Borcherding, age 80, of Garnavillo, IA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 4, 2021. She was born on October 25, 1940 to Alvin and Marie (Bierdaum) Noeding. Eldoris graduated from Garnavillo High School in 1959. On June 18, 1960, Eldoris was united in marriage with Harvey Borcherding at St. Pauls...
Walter William Heisler
Mar 2, 2021
EPWORTH, IOWA Walter W., “Wally” Heisler, 82, of Bankston, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at MercyOne, Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation will be held 9-10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 6, 2021 at St. Clement Catholic Church, in Bankston, Iowa. Masks and social distancing will be required. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 6, 2021 at St....
Earl R. Brimeyer
Mar 1, 2021
HOLY CROSS, IOWA Earl R. Brimeyer, 82, of Holy Cross, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on Monday, March 1, 2021. Visitation will be held from 3:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Kramer Funeral Home in Holy Cross. Due to the ongoing pandemic we ask those attending services for Earl please...
Robert Dean Boots
Mar 1, 2021
MONTICELLO, IOWA Robert D. Boots, 70, of Monticello, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 12 beginning at 1 p.m. at Wapsipinicon State Park, at the upside down bridge, in Anamosa. Robert was born June 12, 1950 in Monticello, Iowa the son of Earl and...
